Delegates Arrive for Federation of Catholic Societies
In Cincinnati planned for Dec 9 delegates stream in for the American Federation of Catholic Societies convention. The goal is a permanent central committee to represent all Catholic organizations while preserving each society’s autonomy.
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Cincinnati
American Federation of Catholic Societies
Hibernians
Knights of St. John
American Catholic Union
German Catholic Verein
Catholic Knights of America
Federation Aids Tailors Union Fight for Free Shops
Scranton Pa Dec 9 The fourth day of the American Federation of Labor session opened with full attendance and discussion of resolutions. The first resolution pledges Federation support to the journeymen tailors union in its bid for free shops and was adopted.
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Scranton
American Federation of Labor
Journeymen Tailors Union
England Snowbound Amid Severe Early Winter Storms
England and Scotland remain snowbound as storms rage for twenty hours. Rail traffic is disrupted in the Highlands while King Edward leaves Sandringham for London amid a blinding snowfall.
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London
England
Scotland
Edward
Sanderingham
Once Right Dies A Pauper
John Braden once a wealthy New York lawyer died alone in a Bowery boarding house from consumption. He was the son of Honest John Braden who died twenty years earlier leaving about half a million dollars. After inheritance he studied in Europe and at leading universities before returning to New York to speculate on Wall Street his fortune vanished and he fell to an outcast.
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New York
John Braden
Braden
John” Braden
Europe
Wall Street
Cold Wave Brings Snow Across Texas Snow Affects Open Range
Reports from Texas indicate snow fell across several areas with a cold wave. Stockmen fear cattle on open ranges will suffer heavy losses from the severe conditions.
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St. Louis
Texas
Switchmen Strike Ends as Rail Freight Resumes
Pittsburg reports the Switchmen's strike ended and railroads are moving freight rapidly. Plants that halted at the strike's start due to coal and iron ore shortages have resumed operations.
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Pittsburg
Blaze wipes out Gobles business district in Michigan
A fire destroyed much of Gobles village business area twenty miles west of Kalamazoo. Losses totaled about 100000 dollars with little insurance coverage. Local firefighters battled the blaze, but the damage was extensive and the town faced substantial economic impact.
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Detriot
Gobles
Kalamazoo
Burglary Fight Ends in Kill and Surrender at Salem Store
Thieves burglarized Id Wood’s Salem store early Sunday. Sheriff Paterson led a posse in pursuit. a gun battle ensued with one robber killed, another surrendering, a third escaping. No posse members injured. Also: crowd in Chicago heard Burke Cochran urge aid for the Boers and referenced Roosevelt’s role. Laundry number 169 A.
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Id. Wood
Salem
Paterson
Chicago
Burke Cochran
Roosevelt
Transvaal
Carnegie Plans Ten Million Gift for University Extension
Washington dispatch reports Andrew Carnegie plans a ten million dollar donation to support university extension. A national board will oversee the benevolence, with Roosevelt likely to name or set in motion the national organization. Headquarters would be in Washington and operations extend nationwide.
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Chicago
Washington Dispatch
The
Herald
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Washington
Roosevelt
United States
Omaha City Savings Bank Faces Depositor Run
A rush of anxious customers gathered at City Savings Bank in Omaha as they feared ties to the troubled Omaha Loan and Trust company. Four tellers paid out funds while the bank reassured savers it is unconnected and ready to meet any demand. the run eased after noon as customers began to reinstate their deposits.
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Omaha, Neb
City Savings Bank
Omaha Loan and Trust Company
Frank
Bank
Dix Remanded Amid Extradition Protest
H St John Dix charged with larceny and accused of wrecking the Scandinavian American Bank at Whatcom remains in Bow Street custody until December 17. United States embassy officials protest as Dix’s counsel argues extradition papers are full of alleged false statements and he has not had time to review them.
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London
H. St. John Dix
United States
Whatcom
Bow Street
Dix
Senate Dispute Over South Carolina Allegiances
Washington observers report a heated exchange in the Senate as Tillman and McLaurin attack each other over South Carolina Democratic ties. McLaurin calls the charges abusive while Tillman offers to resign if McLaurin does. The Senate adjourns until an agreement on resignations is reached.
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Washington
Senate
Tillman
McLaurin
South Carolina
Democratic Party of
Hoar
Chile and Argentina Near Diplomatic Clash
Buenos Ayres reports Argentina has received Chile's reply to the last note, but the government will not reveal its contents. A special cabinet meeting was held and the naval reserves were ordered to mobilize, signaling a likely unfavorable note.
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Buenos Ayres
Woman Fires in Pulpit Wounding Preacher at African M church
Rev A Johnson was shot by Anna Nelson a color ed girl during a sermon in Oskaloosa Iowa. Johnson is seriously wounded and Nelson was arrested after claiming he wronged her. The item also notes cheap Union Pacific fares to Laramie Wyoming for the Wyoming Industrial convention.
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Oskaloose
A. Johnson
Anna Nelson
Johnson
Smokers urged to choose Pride, C. C. F. or Lender cigars
A cigar advertisement urges readers to pick Pride, C. C. F., or Lender brands to bring happiness. The tone mimics early 20th century promotional copy emphasizing satisfaction through choice.
Generals MacArthur Randall to Inspect Western Posts
A Washington dispatch reports General A. W. MacArthur Jr and General George M Randall will inspect military posts in the department of the Columbia and the department of Colorado. They will visit Fort Douglas Fort Logan Fort Russell and smaller posts before reporting to the board meeting on January 10.
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A. W. MacArthur, Jr
George M. Randall
United States Army
Gen. Randall
Department of the Columbia
General MacArthur
Department of Colorado
Douglas
Logan and
Russell
Department
Colorado postmasters named in Washington appointments
Colorado postmasters were appointed today in Washington. Walter Clark appointed at Aspen Amelia Williams named for Glenwood Springs John Alfred at Leadville John Scott at Sterling and others listed in the Leader.
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Colorado
Walter 8
Clark
Aspen
Amelia Williams
Gledwood Springs
John Alfred
Leadville
John GC
Scott
Sterling
Mine Blast Kills Herbert Wallace at Copper King Shaft
A premature explosion at the Copper King mine near Tie Siding, now Hermosa, instantly kills Herbert Wallace of Laramie, a former Rough Rider trumpeter. Ben Tower and Wallace were mired at the bottom of a 35 foot shaft when the blast struck, knocking them down. Tower recovered and aided Wallace to the surface. Wallace died from a crushed skull, and his remains were taken to Laramie for interment. he left a father, a brother, and a sister in Sheridan.
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Tie Siding
Hermosa
Herbert Wallace
Laramie
Wallace
Torrey
Rough Riders
Ben Tower
Tower
Young Tower
Stevens
Sheridan
Wyo
Wyoming Industrial Convention Seeks Speaker Lineup
The executive committee meets with Governor DeForest Richards to finalize the two day session program in Laramie this week. Speakers and topics have been gathered, with some addresses to be printed in full in The Leader and others as synopses.
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Wyoming Industrial Convention
DeForest Richards
Laramie
Wyoming
Inspectors Review Iron Mountain Stone For Cheyenne Building
A Washington dispatch says Cheyenne public building contractors report Iron Mountain stone is too hard to saw and contains excessive iron. Supervising architect Taylor orders Denver’s Superintendent Tulley to examine and report on the stone to assess the complaint.
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Washington
Cheyenne
Treasury Department
Iron Mountain
Taylor
Tulley
Denver
Oil man M M O Malley arrives in Laramie for Wyoming Industrial convention
The first delegate to reach the Wyoming Industrial convention is M M O Malley of Evanston. A prominent oil man from Uinta County he arrives with refined oils from the local fields and hundreds of circulars analyzing the oil and detailing the fields.
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Laramie
Wyo
M. M. O'Malley
Evanston
Wreck on Oregon Short Line Claims Two Lives
The first mail train from Oregon on the Union Pacific was derailed near Dalles Oregon by placed steel nuts. The Oregon Short Line wreck killed the engineer Cavanaugh and the fireman and left the crew to endure hours of agony before death.
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Oregon
Union Pacific
Two Reporters at Wyoming Industrial Convention in Laramie
The Leader assigns two reporters to cover the Wyoming Industrial Convention in Laramie this week. In person coverage will include full speeches or synopsized actions and a comprehensive report of proceedings for readers. Subscribe for the Leader.
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Wyoming
Laramie
Cahill Bros Advertises Cigar Tobacco Books and Soda
Cahill Bros. promotes exclusive sales of cigars and tobacco plus latest books and magazines. The shop also highlights its soda and ice cream offerings to attract customers.
For Rent Nicely Furnished Rooms in Brick Blocks
Nicely furnished rooms for rent with electric light and janitor service. Rates start at $5.00 per month. Inquire Warren Amporium.
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Warren Amporium
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