Trade Autonomy Debated By Labor Federations
At Louisville on December 15 the American Federation of Labor rejected trade autonomy and urged centralized unionism. Two autonomy propositions failed, including one for brewery workers to switch to craft unions. A compromise advised non interference in the Printers and Machinists dispute while urging interunion card interchange. Deputy speakers defended autonomy while others warned against imperialistic trends.
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Louisville
American Federation of Labor
United Brewery Workers
International Machinists’ Association
International Typographical Union
Typographical Union
George IT. Warners
New York
Thée
Vramwood
Rosenberg
San Francisco
Lune
Driscoll
Boston
Paddy Ryan Dead Former Heavyweight Champion
Paddy Ryan, ex champion heavyweight pugilist, died Friday in Green Island Albany area after a sudden convulsion upon waking. He once held the title by defeating Joe Goss and later lost to John L Sullivan in the Mississippi fight. A West Troy native, he spent his later years in Albany and is survived by a daughter.
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Adbany
XN. Y
Paddy Ryan
John Ll. i
Green
Styanu
John L. Sullivan
Mississippi
Joe Goss
Ryan
West Troy
Albany
Jessie Morrison Murder Trial Ends in Hung Jury
Jessie Morrison stood trial in Dorado Kansas for the murder of Mrs. G Olin Castle. The jury failed to reach a verdict and was acquitted after deliberations. The case will go to the spring court.
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Dorado
Kan
Jessie Morrison
G. Olin Castle
Castle
Moon
Antucky Content Cases Settled at Viapktort
Readable fragments indicate cases settled at Viapktort with involvement from Der i and related parties. Details on plaintiffs defendants and terms are not fully legible. Further text would clarify the scope and outcomes of the settlements.
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Viapktort
der. i
Sawmill Barns Burned in Orleans Loss 3000
At 1:50 a.m. C A Conders sawmill barns burned with 13 horses two fine traps wagons harness and 1000 bushels of corn destroyed. Loss estimated at 3000 with no insurance. Fire origin unknown. Wind shifting saved about 1000 worth of dry lumber.
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Orleans
Imd
C. A
Woman Weds Colored Man Amid Racial License Curio
Mrs Lon Brown, a white resident of Washington Tud, marries Charles Jrundy, a colored man. Facing license verification she swears she has Negro blood and to prove it pricks her lover and drinks his blood to confirm.
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Washington, Tud
Lon Brown
Charlies Jrundy
Subscriptions Grow for Women’s Building at Indians University
In Bloomington Indiana Tec 15 a movement began weeks ago to secure subscriptions for a women’s building for Indians university. The effort has drawn strong support and surpassed $5,000 in secured funds already.
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Bloomington
Ind
Indians University
Willis Privett Returns from Klondike
Willis Privett comes home after three years in the Klondike. He did not retrieve a fortune but lost money and returns with a wrecked constitution due to the harsh climate.
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Anderson
Willis Privett
Klondike
Wabash Gas Deal May Drive Patrons to Wood and Coal
The city council and the gas company reached an agreement to enforce meters after February first. It is expected that more than half of the 2,400 patrons will revert to wood and coal for heating and cooking.
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Wabash. Ind
Hive
Lawyer Sues Railway Over Train Death Damages
Lafayette Ind December 1 Charles F E Noll administrator for Andrew J Sunkus estate sues Lake Erie Western railway seeking 1909 damages for a fatal freight train coupling incident at Frankfort.
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Lafayette
Ind
Charles FE. Noll
Andrew J. Sunkus
Frankfort
Lake Exige & Westren Railway
Robbery at Standard Oil Office in Wayne City
Cracksmen blew the safe in the Standard Oil Co. office on the city's western edge at 1 o clock Friday morning and escaped with $300. The incident occurred in Pt. Wayne Indiana. Police described the men as unknown and ongoing inquiries follow.
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Pt. Wayne, Ind
Standard Oil Co
Child Burned To Death In Fire Accident At Home
In Greenfield Indiana on December 15 a 2 year old child suffocated by flames after clothing caught fire while mother fetched water from a neighbor. The incident highlights household fire dangers and child safety.
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Greenfield
Ind
Failure of Chosen Friends Fraternity Endangers 20000 Members
Indianapolis reports auditor Hart cites mismanagement in early years of the Chosen Friends fraternal order leading to a receiver appointment. He notes mortality tables were ignored, urging rigid rate making and higher assessments to avoid disaster for 4000 members over 60 in a 20000 member corporation. The order paid 14000000 over its life and faces indemnity issues for older members.
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Indianapolis
State Hart
Chosen Friends Fraternity
Chosen Friends
Defaulting Treasurer of Chosen Friends Dead at Newark
William B. Wilson, treasurer of the Chosen Friends, died October 31 in Newark N J after a brief illness. He helped organize the sick benefit league and home loan system, served as Newark manager, and admitted a $35,000 shortage to Supreme Recorder T 2 Linn on his deathbed after stock market speculation.
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William B. Wilson
The
Chosen Friends
Newark
N. Jo
Engagement announced for Miss Elizabeth Flagler and Dr Melville
Washington announces the engagement of Miss Elizabeth Moore Flagler to Dr. W G Melville of Badeck Cape Breton. The marriage is planned for June. Miss Flagler is the daughter of Brig Gen Daniel W Flagler who once served as chief of ordnance of the army.
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Washington
Elizabeth Moore Flagler
W. G. MelWween
Badeck
Cape Preton
Flagler
Daniel W. Flagler
Army
Rich landowner kidnapped near Palermo by brigands
A wealthy owner at Termini near Palermo was seized by brigands on his estate. His servants fled in fear at the band’s appearance. Troops have followed in pursuit of the attackers.
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Rome
Postmaster A C Reinoehl Found Dead in Office
Lancaster announces the death of Maj. A. C. Reinoehl postmaster of this city, who died by his own action. Unlit gas jets and stove left on full indicate suicide linked to financial troubles as the cause.
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Lancaster
A. C. Reinoehl
British forces suffer heavy losses in Nooitgedacht clash
Lord Kitchener reports Gen. Clements forces endured severe fighting at Nooitgedacht with 5 officers and 9 men killed and 18 officers 555 men missing. Four Northumberland Fusiliers captured by Boers as Delarey advances with 2,500 troops. reinforcements already dispatched from Pretoria.
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London
Lord Kitchener
Clements
Northumberland Fusiliers
Nooitgedacht
Clement
Delarey
Pretoria
Magaliesburg
Beyers’ Commando
Warmbath
Hekpoort
Legge
20Th Hussars
Macbean
Murdock
Atkins
Lichtenburg
Leimmer
Bethlehem
Wrede
Vryheid
Johannesburg
Krugersdorp
French
Demands Recounted for Qing Emperors Response to Foreign Powers
From Tien-tsin reports Dec 15 the ten terms proposed by foreign powers to Emperor Kwang Su include a 700 million tael indemnity over 60 years backed by Li Kin, a monument to Baron Von Ketteler in Peking, an imperial prince to Berlin to apologize, foreign troops to guard Taku-Peking lines, Boxer officials punished, exams barred for districts with anti foreign outrages, abolition of Tsung Li Yamen, continual access for foreign envoys, prohibition on arms imports into Chi Li, and destruction of land and sea forts between Shan Hai Kwan Taku and Peking.
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Tien-tsin
Kwang Su
Peking
Baron von Ketteler
Berlin
Taku
Feking
Tsung Li Yamen
Chi Li
Shan Hai Kwan
Secretary Hay’s Status Denied Yet Rumors Persist
Washington reports persist that Secretary Hay did not resign despite rumors. Cabinet officers say no official discussion occurred at Friday’s meeting and treaty talks in the Senate were not discussed. Separately a German steamship line ordered over 1,000 tons of structural iron from U.S. suppliers for its workshops.
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Washington
Hay
Senate
State Department
Lioy? Steamship Company
United States
Reduction Bill Passes Amid Express Receipts Tax Battle
In Washington the House split 123 to 106 to amend the war revenue bill so carriers pay the stamp tax on express receipts. Mr Payne led a vigorous defense yet the measure passed, with debate on beer tax and small brewers, and a provision shifting the tax from shipper to company for express shipments.
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Payne
Washington
House
Ways and Means
Henry C. Smith
Mich
Mr. Smith
United States
Internal Revenue
Desperadoes Capture on Train After Bank Robbery
Bridgeport Ohio December 15 Two of six robbers who held up Shanesaville and Dor schuk's bank were captured Friday morning after a train chase two miles west. The leader fought Officer Meister on the ladies coach as bullets flew. Pursuers recovered $360, pennies, sacks, burgling tools and dynamite cartridges.
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Meister
Shanesville
Bridgeport
Shanesaville
Dorschuk
Hoelloway
Meisters
Pheo. Thomas
Senate in Secret Session Debates Hay-Wauncefote Treaty
The Senate spent most of the day in secret session discussing the Hay-Wauncefote treaty. In open session the house approved a holding recess from December 21 to January 3. Mr Jones announced an investigation into William A. Clark and Martin Maginnis seat claims, with the matter sent to the committee on contingent expenses.
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Senate
House
Ledge
Montana
Jones
Ark
William A. Clark
Martin Maginnis
Reapportionment Bill Introduced In House
Washington December 15 Mr Hopkins introduced a reapportionment bill to expand house membership to 357. He stated the measure carries no special significance beyond serving as census committee chairman and will proceed with other propositions.
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Washington
Hopkins
House
Treasury balances show cash and gold figures by state
Washington December 15 treasury balance report lists available cash at 138 million 949 thousand 445 dollars and gold at 100 million 186 thousand 601 dollars in the general fund excluding the 150 million dollar gold reserve in the division of redemption. Losses and gains by states are noted with losses for Indiana Kentucky Maine Nebraska Ohio South Carolina Virginia and gains for Louisiana Minnesota New Jersey New York West Virginia and Texas two.
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Indiana
Kentucky
Maine
Nebraska
Ohio
South Carolina
Virginia
Louisiana
Minnesota
New Jersey
New York
West Virginia
Texas
Washington
Treasury
General Fund
No Christmas Vacation in Columbus Divorce Case
The Sells divorce case resumes in Columbus as Judge Evans denies a Christmas recess. Testimony includes John R. West about the house and connecting doors, and Melissa Croft describing Mrs. Sells 1889 90 period and lack of male callers. Attorneys expect two more weeks of testimony with Mrs. Sells to testify Tuesday.
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Columbus. O
Dean W
Sells
John R. West
Logan
Melissa Croft
Mrs. Sells
Ned Raymour
Judee Evans
Mrs Dewey Inherits $660000 Estate in Washington
In Washington on December 15 Article reports Mrs. Dewey wife of the admiral inherits $660000 throne to the death of her mother Mrs Mary L McLean. A codicil executed after the admiral marriage provides that if lineal descendants would receive the estate the property reverts to the heirs at law. By this provision no share of the estate can go to the admiral or his relatives.
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Washington
Senate confirms ambassadorship and Indian agent nominations
Washington confirms George V. L. Meyer of Massachusetts as ambassador to Italy and John R. Brennan as Indian agent at Ping Ridge Agency. The action occurred today in the Senate and marks formal approval of these federal appointments.
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Washington
Senate
George V. L. Meyer
Massachusetts
Italy
John R. Brennan
Ping Ridge Agency
The Week's Failures in the United States and Canada
The week saw 240 business failures in the United States, up from 218 last year, and 26 in Canada, unchanged from the prior year. The report notes increases in U S failures while Canada remains level.
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New York
United States
Canada
Gen Bulger Civil War General Dies at 102
Gen Michael J. Bulger, Confederate veteran and public figure, has died at the home of his son Thomas L. Bulger in Dadeville Alabama. He was the oldest Confederate officer living and a noted community leader.
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Birmingham
Ala
Michael J. Bulger
Thomas L. Bulger
Dadeville
Alb
Bulger
Ann Weare
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