Contempt case against AFL leaders ends in prison terms
The Bucks Stove and Range Co case against AFL leaders Gompers Mitchell and Morrison resulted in sentences of one year for Gompers, nine months for Mitchell, and six months for Morrison. All three were released on bail pending appeal as the trial drew wide public interest. The suit arose from alleged boycott and the federation's removal of the company from an unfair list.
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Washington
Bucks Stove and Range Company
Gompers
Mitchell
Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Wright
Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia
Gould
The
Bucks Company
Court Fight Over Publication Bans Names in Lists
Justice Gould issued a permanent injunction forbidding publication of company names in the lists. President Gompers argues the injunction harms labor rights, contesting court authority. Gompers Mitchell and Morrison face contempt, with appeals pending and bail granted during proceedings.
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Fair
Gould
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Gompers
Home Economies Theme Of National Gathering
Washington announces a convention next week to form a national organization for the study of home economics. The group will include educators and housing and municipal workers aiming to raise public interest in nutrition hygiene budgeting and home standards including clean streets and markets.
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Washington
Chautauqua
Pedigo's cuts glass and china at low prices
Pedigo's in It offers remarkably low prices on cut glass and china. Sublett and Barnes in It sell fresh eggs at 35 cents a dozen. Santa Claus would envy the selection at Pedigo's china as well.
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Pedigo’s
Sublett & Barnes. It
Santa Claus
China
Pittsburg Council Corruption Exposed in Major Bribery Case
In Pittsburg authorities reveal widespread graft with over three score councilmen described as "easy to reach" and bribe sums from 100 to 500. Seven councilmen and two former bank officers face trial after sensational testimony by private detective Robert Wilson and disclosure of missing 15,000 amid bank dealings.
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Pittsburg
San Francisco
W. A Ramsey
A. A. Wilsack
German National Bank
John Klein
Klein
Robert Wilson
Municipal League of Scranton
Voters League of Pittsburg
Wilson
Castro Deposed Venezuelan Leader Lying in Berlin
Berlin reports Cipriano Castro, Venezuelan dictator, has been deposed by the people and is unaware of the Caracas overthrow. A Caracas communication notes broad native and foreign sympathy for Juan Vicente Gomez and steps to restore relations with major powers.
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Berlin
Cipriano Castro
Venezuela
Caracas
Castro
Foreign Office
Juan Vicente Gomez
Gomez
Missouri Supreme Court ousts major oil firms in 1908 ruling
The Missouri Supreme Court ordered the Standard Oil Company of Indiana and the Republic Oil Company expelled from Missouri and dissolved the Waters-Pierce Oil Company of St. Louis. Each firm faces a $50,000 fine for conspiring to fix retail petroleum prices and restrict trade. Waters-Pierce may continue if it proves steps to operate independently by January 14, 1909. Other companies must wind up by March 1, 1909.
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Jefferson City
Supreme Court of Missouri
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Republic Oil Company
State of Missouri
Waters-Pierce Oil Company of
St. Louis
Waters- Pierce Company
Brown Named President of New York Central
W C Brown senior vice president of the New York Central was selected to succeed W H Newman as president. Brown has long served as active vice president and has been a strong advocate for higher pay and better conditions for railroad workers across the system. He has participated in movements to improve workingmen’s welfare on the New York Central lines.
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New York
W. C. Brown
New York Central
W. H. Newman
Brown
New York Central Lines
Night Rider Case Testimony Leads to Gun Drawn
In Union City Tennessee on December 23 William Russell known as a self confessed night rider faced cross examination when a revolver appeared from his pocket. The defense claimed he was warned after arrest that others knew of the murder and would not stay under guard, but would be punished through the test. The testimony was not admitted.
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Union City
Tenn
William Russell
Toledo teen found guilty of second degree murder
After twelve hours the jury in Harvey Hazel's case returns a verdict of murder in the second degree for the 17 year old charged with killing his mother.
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Toledo
Dee
Harvey Hazel
Coopers and Sharp Face Bail Hearing in Carmack Killing
In Nashville on December 23 a bail hearing for the two Coopers and John D. Sharp heard Patrolman Vaughan testify that Carmack's pistol was handed to him with two empty shells recently fired, as officers investigate the senator's death.
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Nashville Tenn
Coopers
John D. Sharp
Senator Carmack
Vaughan
Carmack
Snow blankets Eastern Pennsylvania and neighboring states
Philadelphia reports six inches to a foot of snow across Eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey and Delaware. Pedigo’s promotes Christmas sales including plum puddings and coat salts while Sublett Barnes advertises items. DeWitt’s Little Party Risers and Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve are pitched as household staples sold by druggists. Kinzer, your jeweler, touts silver novelties and keepsakes.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
DeWitt
UMWA President Denounces Pro-Dissension Effort
Thomas J. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers of America, accuses certain members of planning to divide the union. He cites Illinois newspapers and district No. 12 circulars in an open letter to locals, calling the statements false and urging representation at the next annual convention to hear the facts.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Thomas J. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
United Mine Workers Journal
Illinois
Dutch Warships Recalled From Venezuelan Waters
The Hague reports the revocation of harsh decrees and Venezuela meeting the Dutch government’s main demands. Dutch warships near Venezuela are ordered to suspend aggressive actions and several ships will be recalled. Telegraphic instructions have been sent to commanders in Venezuelan waters to stop activity.
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The
Hague
Venezuelan
Departments of Marine and Colonial Affairs
Venezuela
Trial testimony in Hains case names Bayside Yacht Club members
Witnesses in the Thornton J. Hains trial include Herman N. Kimmell Bayside Yacht Club member who rushed to the float after the shooting John A Clark sailing master who saw part of the tragedy and Patrolman Haker who arrested the Hains brothers. Clark also testified he ate lunch with missing boatman John Tonning in Manhattan four weeks earlier and provided Tonning's address to the counsel.
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Flushing
N. J
Thornton J. Hains
Herman N. Kimmell
Bayside Yacht Club
John A. Clark
Haker
Haing Brothers
Clark
John Tonning
Manhattan
Tonning
Carrie Nation to headline London music halls
Aberdeen reports Carrie Nation may lecture in London music halls under a tentative offer from managers who promise protection and a respectful hearing. The deal awaits a financial agreement and a formal acceptance. The managers frame the tour as a chance to further the prohibition cause.
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Aberdeen
Dec
Carrie Nation
London
Carrie
Blue Ribbon Quality Lemon and Vanilla at Grocers
When shopping for lemon or vanilla, insist on Blue Ribbon to ensure the best quality from the grocer or druggist. The note promotes seeking top brands and trustworthy product standards in everyday purchases.
Imperial family to hold multiple Christmas trees in Berlin
Berlin December 23 In line with German custom the imperial family will hold its principal celebration on Christmas Eve with at least twelve trees arranged by age for each member. The tradition includes a separate tree for every member of the family and presents will be distributed accordingly.
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Berlin
Royal Festivities Planned at Potsdam Castle
A Christmas celebration will be confined to the royal family with gifts for the court and royal household. A Christmas Eve dinner remains private while Christmas Day state dinner will include a number of guests.
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Potsdam Castle
Arms and Legs Cost to Aid Soldiers in 1909
Uncle Sam spent 944,418.90 for artificial limbs for the year ended June 30, 1908. A War Department report estimates about 410,000 will be needed in 1909. The reasons for the jump and the 1910 estimate of 132,000 are not given.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
Secretary of War
Heads of the Nations Observe Glad Season at Sandringham
King and Queen supervise Yuletide preparations at Sandringham palace. A large royal family gathering is planned for Christmas Day with morning prayers and chapel service. The queen decorates and helps with interior arrangements while the couple distributes provisions and coal to estate tenants at night.
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London
Sandringham Palace
Sandringham
St. Mary Magdalen
Miss Knollys
W W Brennaman Dies After Brief Illness Leader in Pocahontas Paper History
Watson W. Brennaman, 54, native of Augusta Virginia, edited the Pocahontas Headlight and helped start Roanoke's first daily. He taught at Staunton and Monterey before moving to Pocahontas where he served as city recorder. He died at Bluefield Sanitarium after a week of illness, with his wife ill earlier.
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WW. Brennaman
Bluefield Sanitarium
Pocahontas
Watson W. Brennaman
Augusta County
Virginia
Long Pole Lumber Company
Henry M. Smythe
Haiti
United States
Brennaman
Smythe
Staunton Public Schools
Monterey
Highland Recorder
Roanoke
Magic City
City Recorder
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Court of Appeals
F. C. B. Bluefield
Superior Supply CO
Enw
S. M. Smith
J. Lee Harne
Edw. Cooper
F. L. Black
Fidelity Banking & Trust Company
Thos. Cooper
D. H. Thomas
J. Tracy Walker
J. Mr. Sanders
L. G. Toney
J. Lee Horne
H. I. Shott
W. H. Thomas
Edwin Mann
W. C. Pollock
A. Hooper
First National Bank of
Bluefield
W. VA
Union Bank and Trust Company
P. O
Flat Top National Bank
Lawrence E. Tierney
William H. Thomas
R. E. Bolling
W. B. Hicks
Weather Forecast
West Virginia
Qusted
Missouri
Supreme Court
Standard Oil
Newman
Pedigo's
Sublett & Barnes
Kinzer
NGG
Lewis
Twelfth District
Ment
Hains
the Miller Supply CO
Luefield, W, VA
Potsdam
W. W. Brennaman
Monitor
Huff, Andrews & Thomas Co
New Altamont Hotel
Cohen & Baker
Busy Bee Restaurant
Princeton Ave
Bluefield, W. VA
el Elgins
Walthams
Frenzy Rodgin Jeweler
Optician
Princeton Avenue
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