Labor Leaders Rally as Gompers Seeks Re election
Pittsburg November 14 The American Federation of Labor convention opened a lively second day with President Gompers seeking re election and most other officers probable candidates. The address urged greater effort to organize unorganized workers and to bring unaffiliated groups under federation influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Americantion of Labor
Gompers
Thomas J. Kidd
W. D. Mahon
Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes of
Detroit, Mich
Gompory
Relief for Jews Fund Reaches Eight Hundred Fifty Five Thousand
A London movement reports relief for Russian Jews totaling 855000 with 50000 from Jacob H H as treasurer of the New York relief committee. A Jewish meeting at a banking house discussed augmenting the fund while expressing sympathy for anti Semitic actions. Notables including Lord Rosebery Joseph Chamberlain and others commented on government actions and the crisis.
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London
Jacob HH
New York Relief Committee
The
Thechild
PNY Ocatn Ee
Pee Aener
Cardigan
James of Hereford
Rursin
Trothachila
Harry Johnston
Whitney Gains 371 in Election Recount
Boston November 14 recount of the state election for lieutenant governor shows Henry M. Whitney, Democratic nominee, with a net gain of 371. Reports from Boston and other towns indicate shifts across counties, with Eben Dear and a few others contributing to the total.
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Boston
Wiilae
Campaign finance figures show varied contributions in New York
New York November reports recount campaign filings with George B. Hlin asserting no funds were spent on his election while a district official notes 2455 dollars in campaign expenses including 1210 to the committee. Peter J. Dowling resigns from the senate to run for county clerk and reports a 9000 dollar contribution to the Democratic organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George B. Hlin
Ynator
Democratic
Past Express Train Wreck Injures Fireman and Clerk
A passenger and mail train wrecked fourteen miles east of Albany last night left a fireman dead and a clerk badly burned while attempting to save registered mail. The engine tender derailed and cars piled from the track. line traffic will be delayed until night.
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Fe City
Orlefootiv
Wren
Ceeses Couse
Aiveek Stich
Oneonta
Frank Mattive
Thin City
Arma
Aides with dictatorial powers sent to Sara torof Chermingoff and Tamboli
St Petersburg reports the appointment of aides de camp to the emperor with almost dictatorial authority to restore order in agrarian troubled provinces. They will report to the emperor, supersede local officials, direct troops and police, and suspend presses and public meetings as needed. Local towns report chaos and arson amid the decree.
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St. Petersburg
Saratof
Chermingoff
Tamboli
Judiaiargy
Saratoi
Pomante
Fire at five story Brook lyn factory traps hundred workers
A blaze destroyed a five story factory building at Leonard and Feserole streets in Brooklyn yesterday trapping about 100 girls in dust and smoke. Many fainted or leaped to safety through improvised nets while seven fell to the ground with serious injuries. The blaze involved manufacturers Wer belowsky Karp and Co and Sanda Appel embroiderers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hesaline
Leonard and
Feserole
Brooklyn
Werbelowsky
Glana
Karp & Co
Sanda & Appel
Tragic Scranton Incident Ends in Double Death
Seven year old Elsia Joneson finds her parents dead at home in South Scranton. The mother shows gunshot wounds to both eyes and the father one wound to the left eye. A .38 caliber revolver lies clenched in his hand. The storekeeper husband, 29, was once reconciled to his wife. motive unknown, likely a quarrel outcome.
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Scranton
Elsia Joneson
South Scranton
Yeatecday
Fire frightens inmates at Hebrew Orphan Asylum blaze
Fire alarms shook New York as about a thousand orphans at the Hebrew Orphan Asylum on 136th Street were awakened by cries and bells when a garbage incinerator in the wing of the main building caught fire. Children leaped from beds in fear, some reaching the front door as attendants and a back brigade fought the flames before firefighters arrived, limiting damage.
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New York
Alan Belle
Abies Dan Avenue
136Th Street
Iodine Club Initiation Maltreatment Arrests in Randolph
Four high school boys in Randolph were arrested for maltreatment of Andrew Fitts during an attempted initiation into the Iodine club. The group, formed two weeks earlier, used threats and physical abuse including painting indecent marks on the victim. Investigations continue as officials consider charges against all involved.
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Randolph
Andrew Fitte
Psuirt
Jin Semel
Waa
Bth
William
Syed
Fred Fairbanks
Sont
Harry Norton
Cone
Fanny
Lain
Andrew Vit
Brookfield
Eis Ree
Norjae
Pitta
Hum
Warrant Issued for Arrest of Thomas W. Lawson in Criminal Libel Case
Boston on November 14 Judge Went Worth ordered the arrest of Thomas W Lawson charged with criminal libel filed by Glarones W Barron of the Boston News Bureau. The action marks a high profile press freedom case with legal proceedings to follow in district court. Lawson faces a formal warrant and potential arraignment as prosecutors pursue the accusation of libel against the journalist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wentworth
Boston
Mass
Thomas W. Lawson
Glarones W. Barron
Boston News
Boreau
Building Collapse Kills and Hurts Boston Workmen
A three story brick tenement in Boston collapsed during demolition injuring several men. Jacob Bendel, trapped near the main door, was crushed by timber and bricks and rushed to the relief hospital in critical condition. Others escaped with cuts and injuries as doctors treated them at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Jacob Bendel
Ene Enn
Bendel
Anl
Beutel
Successful Operation at London Antathor Timiceeeatuller
London reports a successful operation as Lord Salisbury attended the event today. The ceremony highlighted advances in medical procedure and showcased the collaboration of medical teams with the nobility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Salisbury
London
Antathon
Timiceeeatuller
Loni Salisbury
Railroads face Elkins law case in Milwaukee court
United States District Attorney H. K. Butterfield and Assistant L. Charles Quarles seek subpoenas in chancer y to press charges against the Milwaukee Refrigerator Transit Co the Pere wee Co Missouri Kansas Texas Railway Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway St Louis San Francisco Railroad Wisconsin Central Railway Chicago and Alton Erie and Pabst Brewing Co. for rebates and discriminatory practices under Elkins law. Pabst Brewing Company denies any improper cooperation with the Milwaukee Refrigerator Transit Co beyond contract shipments via its four pack with railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee, Wit
United States District
H. KR. Butterfield
L Charles Quarles Haw
Unitedtates
Milwaukee Refrigerator Transit Co
Perowee Co
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Co
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
St. Lews & San Franciscomee Co
Wisconsin Central Railway Co
Chicago & Alton R. R. Co
Erie Railway Co
Pabst
Pabst Nee Company
Milwaukee Refrigerator Transit
Lo Ee
Transcat
Fourpacy
Sabie
Milwaukee
Northwestern
Rutland mayor clash over horses auction to aid city
In Rutland on November 14 a heated ordinance clash pits the board of aldermen against Mayor Manning and local clergy and teachers. A plan to auction the city’s two old fire horses proceeds after a bid by private buyers and a push to raise a popular fund with schoolchildren asked to donate a penny each. The aim is to place the horses with a country buyer in the interest of humanity and city finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
J. ¥. Manning
Tena C. Toss
Mayin
Koero
People Decide In Favor Of Monarchy In Norway Vote
Christiana Norway November 14 The plebiscite on Norway s future form of government shows nearly four to one support for a monarchy Prince Charles of Denmark appears set to become the new king of Norway based on the tally announced this morning
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Norway
Prince Charles of
Denmark
Christiana
Charles
Mayor Dunne submits ordinance on railways finance proposal
Nov 14. Another ordinance fee to secure mumicly for Trent railways was sent to the city council by Mayor Dunne. The measure sought authority for ballots in spring on bonds worth 875000000. The message and continuances were referred to the local transportation committee and fate matched prior rail proposals regarding Chicago Street railways.
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Trent
Dunne
Timiespa
Going to Washington Trip: Rutland High Plans Delegation
A Rutland high school trip to Washington is proposed with a party of about 86 students. The group aims to meet the President, and the total cost is not expected to exceed 23 dollars per person.
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Rutland
Nov
Wie
Wilwire
Washi O
Toring
Washington
United States
Highwaymen Rob Wabagh Station at Gallatin
Four highwaymen held up the Wabagh railroad station at Gallatin last night. They robbed travelers and passengers and took from them 190 in cash and all their jewelry. The bandits fled in a buggy.
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Chillicottia
Wabagh
Gallatin
Freedom for Comolli in Vermont Supreme Court
In Montpelier Nov 14 the Vermont Supreme Court heard habeas corpus cases. David Comolli, convicted of simple assault in Washington County, seeks bail while appealing a four year term. bail of 2000 dollars was posted but argued to be improper as sentence not in execution. Also State v Waterman from Essex County arose over allegations of abusing a child. bail was granted as the court noted precedent. The term included the case of W A Boyce v J L Bolétor involving disputes over goods and wood.
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House of Correction
Ve. Waterman
Essex County
Py Ae Pamcaing Te Child
Intend Howe
Wae Powers
Waterman
Vermont
W. A. Boyve
J. L. Bolétor
Bool
The Bowler's Average and Team Standings
The report lists bowling averages for players and team standings. Notable names include Trenoweth 408 Averill .707 Black 7ST Walsh .756 Kellogg .750 and Daley .821. Team standings show War, Owls, Capitals, Students with game counts and pin fall averages for Eagles O'Learys Owls Eurekas Capitals Students.
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Treno
Vsland
Owls
Smith
Dawe
Eure
Daley
Trenoweth
Averill
Black
Walsh
Kellogg
Pat
Fagls
al Jae
Eagles
O'Learys
Eurekas
Capitals
Students
Cribbage Contest Splits Wins Across Teams
In last evening’s cribbage contest the 1.0.0 and 1.0.F. teams split with each side winning four tables. LeClair and Moore beat Melger and Bligh. Nelson and Tierney defeated Rennie and Jeals. White and McNulty beat Forsythe and Smith. Gal and Goneo beat Maiden and Willey. Nicholson and Buchanan defeated Loranger and Frenier. Smmatl and Webster beat Burke and Brault. Nichole Mariani defeated Saly and Carroll. Cowie and Ranney beat Moore and Leahy.
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Ayen
LeClair
Moore
Melger
Bligh
Smith
T. O
O. Fy Gal
Goneo
Maiden
Willey
P. Nicholson
Buchanan
Loranger
Frenier
Smmatl
Webster
Burke
Brault
F. Nichole
Neg Mariani
Saley
Carroll
Cowie
Ranney
Leahy
Three bankruptcy petitions filed in U S Court
In Burlington on November unknown year three petitions were filed by Frank Fay a St Albans fireman with liabilities 172.90 assets 100 including 75 exempt Iaiah Mathers a Calais quarryman with liabilities 448.60 assets 211 including 204 exempt and Patsy Pelky a Barre spy with liabilities 250 assets 20 all exempt as claimed.
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Burlington
George E. Johnson
Prank Fay
St. Albans
Inaiah Mathers
Calais
Asaete
Patky
Barre
Lady Laurin Sold to Boston Gentleman in Fancy Bid
The Smith brothers sold Lady Laurin 2 14 14 to a Boston man with plans for city ownership. Trainer Cox predicts fast times and Dorothy Vernon’s dam line highlights the breeding. reports suggest the sale price nears $1000 in Waterbury bred stock, with recent Providence 2 15 44 and Nashua results cited.
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John KE
Dowald Smith
Muaire
Laurin
Smith
Dorothy Vernon
Lady Laurin
Nashua
N. H
Morrisoy
Waterbury
Smith Brothers
Freight Car Electric Line Consideration Between Towns
Discussion at Montpelier Trac tion and Tower company meeting with merchants about running an electric freight car between this city and Montpelier. Opinion favors feasibility, with focus on freight revenue as main income and passenger traffic being light. line currently serves Stowe and a former place with no other branch.
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Csas
Mt Iherre and
Montpelier Traction and Tower Company
Monty
Stowe
Barre University Club Forms To Promote Education And Socials
A group of about a score of Barre area graduates organized a University club at the city courthouse. The charter membership totals 43, drawn from about a dozen institutions, with officers elected including Sealey, Perry, Currier. The aim is informal literary and social meetings, with speakers of note to foster better acquaintance among college men and women of Barre and advance higher education.
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Barre City
City Court Room
Olee Sealey
HL Perry
Richard
Currier
K. Holled
F. Lawe
Davia
University Club
Barre
Pho
Meebershiy
Bail reduction granted in Montpelier case of Doby
Fred Doby of Montpelier, charged with abducting the affections of Frank McJarrett’s wife, asked for bail relief in Montpelier court yesterday. The judge reduced bail from 4000 to 1600, arguing the town could not bear the original sum. Longtime court observers Lord Carleton and W N Pieknott attended, with B E Bailey representing MaJarrott’s interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Doby
Montpelier
Frank McJarrett
Lord Carleton
W. N. Pieknott
B. E. Bailey
MaJarrott
Despondent Youth Die After Morphine Overdose
In West Burke on November 14 Ernest Spicer, a local resident, died from morphine after taking about thirty grains. He reportedly used the drug to end his life crying that he was despondent and wished to die. He left behind a wife who survived him.
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Ernest Spicer
West Burke
Execution notice for Mary Rogers in Windsor
Official notice from Routh Royalies Nev to Hazen of this place regarding the execution of Mrs. Mary Rogers at Windsor on December 6. The notice names the parties involved and the location of the proceeding.
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Routh Royalies
Hazen
Mra
Mary Rogers
Windsor
City Council Tackles Elm and Washington Street Milk Clearing
A city council meeting debated ending the milkmen’s clearing house at the Elm and Washington streets corner. Officials discussed permit conditions for Hale’s pavilion extension, street widening, and the driving of the city hearse contract. An executive session followed as votes and referrals on these items occurred.
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Elm and
Washington Streets
Saeiaiaeigets
Hale
Wand Three
Taubes
Hal
Gordon City
Ger
Gorton
Barclay
Evie
Buzzell
Adie
Pearl Street
Milne
Lowden
Adie Sowden
Will Jong
H. F. Gutter Luis
Cutler
W. VY
Mackengle
Houne
Elin and
Washi
Milianen
Maskensie
Elm
Turn- Lam
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Gomyers
Whitney
Massachusetts
McClellan
Randolph High School
Andrew Fitts
Elkins
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Wisconsin
Dune
Chicago
Rutland High School
Comolli
Supreme Court
Joseph Pelky
Smith Bros
Trolley Company
Supt. Mathewson
South Royalton
H. Hale
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