Controversy Over Boot and Show Work Withdrawals
Firookton Maass December reports a dispute between the Boot and Show Work company and the union over withdrawal actions. The American Federation of Labor executive council seeks a rational, fair adjustment and a possible federation lead to mediate. First Vice President James and Provident Duncan reply to President Tobin outlining steps to resolve the dispute.
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Firookton, Maas
Thin City
Executive Council
American Federation of Labor
John Tobin
James
Duncan
Provident
Tobin
Federation
Dentine Mutual
Careless Smoker Endangers Town in Fiery Accident
In Niles Dee, a smoker whose identity is unknown lit a burning match and tossed it into an open ditch under construction. A blast hurled Foreman John Nestin twenty five feet, fatally injuring him. a worker was seriously hurt. Fire spread along the street before the fire department halted the blaze after two hours.
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Niles
Dee
Smelar
John Nestin
Tre
Humble Slave Plea Amid Dolly Parody Refrains
A playful verse fragment mocks social shaming, with a speaker denying blame while addressing Dolly. The speaker rails against being called stupid, promising subservience if Dolly will stop exposing his dimple and exposing him to Mrs. Grundy’s judgment. The tone blends flirtation, rebellion, and social satire in clipped, rhythmic lines.
Suit Against Haskell Opens in Muskogee
The United States government filed a suit in Muskogee against Governor Haskell and eight Oklahoma figures, charging use of dummies to secure $1,000,000 in Sonning lots. Creek Tribal Attorney Mott stated the case amid regional legal activity and editor Benedict faced dismissal of criminal warrants connected to an Oklahoma City Times dispute.
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Muskogee
Okla
United States
Hackell
B. J.owen
Mott
Guthrie
Cher
Benedict
Oklahoma City Times
Charis N. Haskell
Haskell
Times
Hepburn
Ntor Benedict
Maskell
Kahold
Standard
Rainey seeks papers on French inquiry amid political tensions
Representative Rainey of Illinois pushes for government papers to probe French courts, aiming to back an international investigation. He plans to address the House after holidays while Senate Democrats weigh feasible steps. France’s consent to participate remains doubtful due to political aims and concerns over criminal links.
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Washington
Rainey
Alcinois
Senate
Senate Democrats
Allen
Cannon
France
President's statements called true by Hoyt
Solicitor General Hoyt commented on the president's letter regarding payment for the Panama canal cards. He said the president furnished the facts about the payment to the French liquidator and that the money was paid to the Bank of France in the exact proportion set by the Seine civil tribunal. He asserted the government approved the civil court action and that any contrary claim is mere quibble over names.
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Hoyt
Roosevelt
Washington
Dre
Youll
Panama Canal
Bank of France
M. Gautron
Seine
Enne
French Funds Transfer Details Stir Morgan Bankers
Details of a 49 million payment to the French government are outlined with an exchange operation by J P Morgan & Co. The firm acted as exchange bankers, transferring funds to France by special commission while withholding knowledge of the funds’ final fate. Panama Canal stock purchase was ratified in Paris with broad representation, despite minor litigation.
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New York
J. P. Morgan & Co
Panama Canal Company
Paris
United States
J.P. Morgan & Co
Court upholds fixed price rule for books in Isidor Straus case
Albany dispatch notes the New York court of appeals decision sustaining the American Publishers Association authority to set fixed prices on copyrighted volumes. The case Isidor and Straus v. American Publishers' Association centered on restraining the association from price setting. Also mentions John L seeking divorce.
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Albany
Tha
Americah Publishers” Association
Ppeals
Isidor
Straus
New York
Amercan
Boots
Old-Time Champion Pugilist Preps in Chicago
Fragmented OCR notes describe a historic pugilist in Chicago preparing for the season. Mentions John L Sullivan and a hoped arena appearance. Context hints at boxing era intrigue and training, but details are unclear or garbled.
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Pugiliat Pues His ‘Sait
Chicago
War Opinion From British German Clash Echoes In Talks
Frederick J. M. Rhodes, in the republic to aid mine owners, cites English officials and military leaders who foresee inevitable war with Germany. He quotes a high English officer urging immediate declaration of war, claiming action should come sooner to benefit England. Rhodes says similar views were common among English reformers during his England visit.
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Frederick J. M. Rhoden
Oovaln Creel
Roles
Republic
England
Germany
Mr. Rhodes
China
Firet
Geremany
Locked in store but she kept on talking
Chicago dispatch reports Mable Renna of 8 State street locked in a drug store telephone booth last night and remained ringing calls until clerks left. The door closed behind her at about 12:30 AM, a patrolman was dispatched, and she spoke to friends during her confinement before release.
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Chicago
Mable Renna
State Street
Jong
Btanton Rvenue Pation
Sant
Wa A
First Street
Wabash Evenue
Mins Roan
Feeding Molasses to Cows Reported by Hazard
Chicago December 16 W H Hazard of Fort Atkinson spoke to the Daily Show at the Coliseum about feeding molasses to cows. He said it makes flesh fat, skins glossy, improves appetite and digestion, and enhances milk quality and quantity, noting cows have begun seeking it.
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Chicago
Coliseum
W. H. Hzard
Fort Atkin
Mo Sonn
25 Lost in Lake Boat Disaster
Duluth reports indicate the steamer D. M. Clemson likely sank with all hands, twenty five men. Twenty three life jackets have washed ashore, aiding Provident Steamship Company in identifying the missing crew. A shore patrol guards the wreckage area as a tug is dispatched to search Whitefish Point. Officers listed include Muster, Chamberlain, W. E. McLeod, Charles Wools, J. J. McCoy, H Toblo, and Guy Webb.
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Duluth
D. M. Clemson
Whitefish Point
Provident Steamship Company
Io Provident Stearns
Compan
Follerelne
Muster, SR
Chamberlain
W. E. McLeod
Tuth
Charles Wools
J. J. McCoy
Pasintant Neon
H Toblo
Guy Webb
Fragmentary Text From Historic Paper Repeats Phrases
The readable segments show garbled phrases including names and places. It preserves no clear event, date, or identifiable person, making a precise summary or attribution impossible from the provided OCR. The fragmentary lines hint at a potential note or header but lack coherent context.
Woman says she will live to kill more policemen
In Kansas City Missouri a self styled preacher Louis Pratt vows to recover and live to kill more officers after a clash between his followers and police left his 13 year old daughter Luka and Officer Albert Dulbow dead. Patrolman Mullane and Sergeant Patrick Clark were wounded with varying prospects of recovery while bystander A J Seleor also survived injuries. Elijah II, head of the followers, is hospitalized as the fight ends with authorities pursuing charges.
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Kansas City
Dee
Louis Pratt
Adam God
General Hospital
Pratt
Luka
Albert C. Dulbow
James Sharp
Elijah Tl
Litthle
Mullane
Patrick Clark
A. J. Seleor
Old English Plate and Danish Gifts in Russia Display
The article surveys ancient English silverware and Danish royal gifts, noting large items like the two 1000-year-old silver leopards and a crosswater dish from Christian IV. It discusses electrotypes, embassy gifts to Russia, and missing pieces from Elizabeth I era. It mentions inventories, English and German influences, and notable cups and covers in Oxford Cambridge and Westminster collections.
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France
England
Russia
Great Wright
Uth Kensington
Iran
Moscow
Germany
Augeburg
Pierschat
James J
Charles T
Wisin
Weil
Mt Owith
Queen Fleabeth
The Tramp Family In A Wandering Carriage Tale
A humorous tale recounts a tramp who builds a wheeled ship of the desert and befriends a St Louis family on a Denver journey. The couple wed after the traveler aided them aboard. The Tramp and Mrs Tramp now travel Europe with a chalk marked cord for the fraternity and a schooner-boat aimed for Egypt.
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Wineel
Denver
Denver, and When They Reached the City Were Followed ‘To & Hotel
St. Levis
Beck
Tramp
Egypt
Oscar Cox
Significance of the Election in The North American Review
In its December issue the North American Review discusses Senator Henry Cabot Lodge praising the Republican victory. It argues the public imprimatur on the administration calls for sober policy, crediting President with experience and integrity while urging Republicans to meet forthcoming Washington challenges with unity and resolve.
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Thable
North American Review
Henry Cabot
Cveme
Trilicann
Republican Party
Washington
United States
Hank
Why He Changed Kansas City Journal Scramble
A garbled Kansas City Journal item notes a former explanation about changes amid confusion over insensitive phrasing and unrelated fragments. It mentions Indies and advice against matching spare tiles or steaks, reflecting a chaotic OCR reading without clear facts.
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Kansas City Journal
Uncertainty Lingers Over Damaged Hiram-Wos House
The Neveland Leader reports ongoing uncertainty as residents search for a cyslonet device believed linked to damage at the Hiram-Wos residence. No further details available.
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Hiram
Neveland
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P. Mo & Company
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