Gompers Deliberates Charter for Western Federation of Miners
A labor federation debate centers on granting a charter to the Western Federation of Miners. Machinist leader O Connell warns of a charter without restrictions prompting his group to leave the American Federation. Moyer of WFM defends longstanding affiliation and jurisdiction. The convention also calls for state investigations into alleged importation of European criminal labor and a five member committee to organize federation departments. A memorial to Congress urges exclusion of Asiatic laborers.
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St. Louis
Western Federation of Miners
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
James O'Connell
The
Machinists
O'Connell
Charles H. Moyer
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Ohio
Indiana
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Alabama
United States Steel Corporation
Europe
Congress
Drowning on Flambeau River Claims Two Boys in Ladysmith
Ladysmith Wisconsin November 26 Walter Oxterhout ten and Johnny Tapfer eight were drowned while skating on thin ice on the Flam beau river. Both bodies were recovered.
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Ladysmith
Wis
Walter Oxsterhout
Johnny Tapfer
Flambeau River
Father Ward Named Bishop of Leavenworth by Pope Pius
Kansas City November 26 Father John Ward former pastor of the Catholic cathedral at Leavenworth Kansas has been named by Pope Pius as bishop of Leavenworth.
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Kansas City
John Ward
Leavenworth
Kan
Pope Pius
Panama Paper Opposes Tawney's Canal Ideas
A Panama paper challenges James A. Tawney's proposals for canal policy, outlining objections and urging reconsideration. The document cites strategic and financial concerns and affects ongoing discussions among policymakers and industry stakeholders.
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Panama Paper
Tawney Remarks Criticised by Press in Panama
Panama Nov 26 The remarks of Representative James Tawney chair man of the House appropriations committee on the defense of the Panama Canal provoked editorial commentary in the Canal Zone The Star Herald urged patience and neutrality while noting taxpayers footing the bill and questioning whether a canal in wartime would be insured against war risks and respected by foes It warned neutrality may be tested if the United States enters conflict and Panama’s canal is endangered
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Panama
James Tawney
Appropriations Committee
House of Representatives
Canal Zone
Btar-Herald
Tawney
Congress
Pacific
United States
Cannon at Washington returns to duty after election
Speaker Joseph G Cannon arrives in Washington with a cautious view of the new Congress. He regrets Democrats control the Sixty-second Congress but hopes they redeem their promises to cut living costs and raise wages. He predicts limited legislation this session with appropriations near one billion dollars.
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Washington
Joseph G. Cannon
Cannon
Congress
Drayton Bridge Plan Denied by Board of Commissioners
Drayton North Dakota actions end plan for Red River bridge after commissioners refuse a $25,000 appropriation, stating approval requires an election. Local business leaders sought direct Minnesota market access via improved transport across the Red River, ferries deemed inadequate. Drayton may push a petition to secure an election on the matter.
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Drayton
N. D
Red River
Board of Commissioners
Minnesota
Trouble Seems to Have Ended in Border Tension
Nov 26 Laredo Texas reports no new developments in the Mexican revolutionary situation. General Lauro Villar's forces cover the border from Matamoros to Cuidad Porfirio Diaz while detachments guard the Brownsville to Eagle Pass area. A rumored battle near Eagle Pass and a wound to Francisco I Madero were denied by Colonel Pena, who found no trace of Madero.
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Laredo
Tex
Mexico
Lauro Villar
Matamoros
Cuidad Porfirio Diaz
Brownsville
Eagle Pass
Villar
Francisco I Madero
Pena
Ciudad Porfirio Diaz
Madero
Quiet situation reported from Parral and Torreon
Dr. R D Robinson of El Paso received letters from Mexico noting the Parral and Torreon situation remained quiet. A burned bridge at Loma and a delayed train were the only confirmed disruptions with other Torreon trains arriving normally. Guards and 1,400 troops are maintaining order while business leaders fund police. outlook remains unsettled and tied to the fate of current rulers. No confirmation of Madero's wounding.
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el Paso
Tex
R. D. Robinson
Mexico
Parral
Torreon
Loma
Boyles
Robinson
Madero
Eagle Pass
Insurgents Driven Back at Reynosa Border Clash
Report from Brownsville dated November 26 describes the first border hostilities near Reynosa sixty miles above Matamoros. One hundred mounted insurgents attempting to cross the river were fired upon and driven back by Mexican troops. Reinforcements were sent from Matamoros but the band had disappeared.
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Brownsville
Tex
Reynosa
Matamoros
Collision injures two men in St Paul streets
A baker's cart collided with a buggy at Mast Seventh and Ross in St Paul. Occupants Louis Johnson and Nels Peterson were gravely injured, with Johnson in critical condition at Luther hospital and Peterson also in serious condition.
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St. Paul
Mast Seventh
Ross Streets
Louis Johnson
Nels Peterson
Luther Hospital
Importers Arrested in Woolen Fraud Case New York
Three more woolen importers were arrested for customs fraud against the federal government. Herman Markowitz Charles Stern and Edward I Cohen of H Markowitz & Co dealers in cloaks and suits charged with making a fraudulent entry on December 16 1909 at the customs house for a consignment of woolen goods.
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New York
Herman Markowitz
Charles Stern
Edward I. Cohen
H. Markowitz & Co
Customs House
Robert S. Lovett Explains Reason for New Company
Robert S. Lovett presents the rationale behind incorporating a new company. The statement outlines aims, governance, and strategic direction, emphasizing growth, investment appeal, and long term stability.
Lovett Explains Purpose of Oregon-Washington Railroad Venture
Judge R S Lovett president of the Union Pacifica railroad explains the incorporation of the Oregon Washington Railroad and Navigation company in New York on November 26 The new firm capitalized at 50000000 is controlled by Union Pacific and will consolidate several Oregon Washington lines under a single mortgage to permit further construction and expansion The plan also extends to the Oregon Short Line system in Utah Idaho and Montana to unify ownership and accelerate Northwest growth
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New York
R.S. Lovett
Union Pacifica Railroad
Oregon
Oregon-Washington Railroad and Navigation Company
Union Pacific
Washington
Northwest
Utah
Idaho
Montana
Durment Defends Minnesota Rate Case Before Court
Edmund S. Durment, state attorney, summed up key issues in the Minnesota rate cases in two sessions at the federal court. He challenged Judge Otis’s valuation findings and warned that allowing judicial discretion could set confiscatory rates, noting the case may reach the U.S. Supreme Court no earlier than May.
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St. Paul
Edmund S. Durment
Minnesota
Durment
Sanborn
C. T. Otis
United States Supreme Court
Gayville Elevator Burned in South Dakota Fire
Gayville Farmers' Union elevator in Gayville burned to the ground and fire origin remains unknown. The blaze occurred on November 26 in Yankton county, with authorities continuing inquiries into the cause.
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Yankton, S. C
Farmers’ Union
Gayville
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Holmes Hardware Company
Austin
Thos. Burnham, Prop
DR. Edison
C. . Johnson
MR. Gompers
Western Miners
Federation of Labor
American Federation
George Barr Mecuncheon
Man
Brodney’s
Gret
Wold’s
James A. Tawney
Drayton Bridge
Francisco I. Madero
Robert S. Lovett
Tion
Lovett
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