AFL Convention Heated Debate Over Chinese Exclusion and Labor Policy
Delegates at the American Federation of Labor convention in Scranton discuss 88 resolutions on workers' issues. A denunciation of Wu Ting Fang and texts urging independent political action highlight calls to amend immigration policy and defend worker rights amid broader labor reform proposals.
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Scranton
Dee, T
American Federation of Labor
Wu Ting Fang
Heavey
Federation of Labor
Roosevelt
Conress
Wu Ting Fans
Co-Operative Commonwealth
Congress
American Pacific
United States
District of Columbia
Trade Jurisdiction At Convention Sparks Deep Contention
Delegates debate trade jurisdiction and autonomy with resolutions read, signaling a potential bitter contest as these questions reach the convention floor. The discussions shape the scope of authority over trade matters and the balance of control among participating entities.
Chinese Exclusion Law Introduced by Representative Kahn
In Washington on December 7, Representative Kahn of the San Francisco district with a large Chinese population introduces a law restricting entry to only certain Chinese officials teachers students merchants travelers and returning laborers. The measure details identification in each allowed case. Also on December 7 Crazy Snake and allied activists reached Washington aiming to disrupt tribal relations, but failed to meet the president and urged a return home.
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Washington
Kahn
San Francisco
Crazy Snake
Crock Matton
Indian Territory
White House
Interior Department
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Jones
Crazy Suuhke
Divorce law sparks violent scene in Italian chamber
In Rome yesterday the proposed divorce law triggered a violent uproar in the chamber. A speaker dragged in Sisaor Crinpi to reference matrimonial troubles while the left protested vehemently at reviving the ancient scandal and hurled insults for about half an hour.
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Rome
Woolen trade boom and cold snap across regions
The woolen goods market shows record strength while severe cold grips the Catskills and surrounding areas. Reports mention a robbery, a Mayhew or Chelsea incident, immigration language restrictions, transit work stoppages, and a proposed McKinley National Park in the Southern Appalachians with four million acres.
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Wilmington
Bowie
Catskill Mountains
Hobart
Manor
Galsor
Nightcueirshal
Smith
Chelsea
Cire Bhers
Tate
Penesien
Welvinles
Ivob
Apalachian Mountains
McKinley National Park
Housekeeper charged with murder in Indiana child death
Ida Cheney a Payne Ohio resident and Franklin family housekeeper is jailed in Fort Wayne Ind on murder charges in the death of 6 year old George Franklin daughter. Neighbors reported convulsions but the body showed bruising and a fatal skull injury after exhumation by the coroner.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Ida Cheney
Payne
George Franklin
Cheney
Franklin
Shortages cited in Hamilton County officer accounts
Noblesville Indiana December 7 ex county clerk C B Willis faces accusations of a 5504.03 shortage after expert accountants reviewed the books of county officers. The audit shows multiple officials underpaid the county, with figures for Lang Clark Rhodes Thacker Owen Bartholomew Seamans and Lucas among others and several overpayments identified.
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Noblesville
Ind
C. B. Willas
Lang
Hamilton County
Calvin Sturcevant
Willams
Clark
Sherif Rhodes
Thacker
Owen
Sherif Bartholomew
Sherif Thacker
Bartholomew
Seamans
Lucas
Tragic Suicide After Jail Release in Terre Haute
Fred De wees aged 22 an employee of the city engineer's department killed himself shortly after being released from jail where he had been held on drunkenness charges. A high school graduate he had two years at Rose Polytechnic Institute and had worked in the engineer's office for over a year.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Fred Dewees
City Engineer's Department
Rose Polytechnic Institute
Poultry Editor Williams Ross Faces Credit Crisis in Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne Indiana December 7 William Ross editor of a poultry journal once based in Columbia City traveled among local fanciers and cashed checks on his own account. All checks were returned protested as Ross had disappeared leaving creditors to seize the office.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Wiliam Ross
Columbia City
Rose
Saloonkeepers Sued Over Tragically Killed Son
Vernon Indiana December 7 The father of Noble Keys sues two county saloonkeepers alleging their sale of intoxicants caused his son's death by train accident last October. Versailles Indiana December 7 Jacob Hoffman and Calvin Brown of Shelby township were acquitted in Ripley circuit court on voluntary manslaughter charges.
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Vernon
Ind
Noble Keys
Versailles
Jacob Hoffman
Calvin Brown
Shelby Township
Ripley
Evansville Woman Drowns After Adopting Death Grief
Evansville Indiana December 7 Mrs R A Eckerle age 35 wife of a Carmi Illinois saloon keeper killed herself by jumping into the Ohio river after grieving the death of her adopted son.
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Evansville
Ind
R.A. Eckerle
Carmi, Ills
Ohio River
Towpath Sold Creates Canal Ownership Shift in Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne Indiana December 7 The deal completes Southwestern Traction company purchase of the old tow path of the Wabash canal from M Dukes of Peru making the Southwestern Traction Company the absolute owner several details remain unspecified and the action marks a transfer of canal property ownership to the utility firm.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Southwestern Traction Company
Wabash Canal
M. Dukes of Reru
Season to Over For Him Cheaterton Football Injury
Oscar Hendrickson sustained both legs broken and was badly hurt while playing football in Cheaterton Indiana on December 1. The incident halted his season as medical staff attended to injuries.
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Cheaterton
Ind
Oscar Hendrickson
The Odd Lows Home—A Fayette County Community Note
The Ties News recalls old friends visiting The Odd Lows Home in Greensburg Indiana. A longtime resident writes of guests, arrivals, and daily life, noting seventy two arrivals since opening and fifty seven current residents. He highlights improvements, health, and the Order’s work in caring for children and the elderly, urging members to support the home.
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Dean Sin
Ed Nave
F. D. Witte
D. W. Ardre
Fayette County
Luxt
Ofj
Jenat
Bewness
Elliott
Cal Murphy
Glenwood
Indiana
Wu. P. Rees
Oil Prospects Stir in Columbia Township
The article notes potential oil and gas on lands in Columbia township, Fayette county, with long standing speculation of signs west and northwest of the area. It recalls an early Pennsylvania prospector who predicted strong indications on properties owned by John F. Geyer and Thomas Scho field and others, while noting gas beneath Lacrel and investments in nearby leases.
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Columbia Township
Feyette County
Joinethie
Pennsylvania
John F. Geyer
Thos. Schofield
Lacrel
Bnaipesa
Evening Dinner At Daum Home Showcases Electricity Exhibit
Guests gathered at the Daum residence for a course dinner with floral decor then moved to the electrical department where Dr Daum demonstrated electricity and a large X-Ray apparatus. A needle fragment was found in Mrs Edwin McIntosh’s hand during the demonstration. Attendees included Mr and Mrs George Clements, Edwin Mollotich, Elder and Mrs George Darsie, and others.
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Edwin McIntosh
Clements
Edwin MelIotoeh
Elder
Mra
Geo. Darsie
Card of Thanks for Funeral Support
Family of Robert Daniels thanks friends for kindness during their recent bereavement expressed by N. C. Dawson and Family.
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Robert Daniels
N. C. Dawson
Famtry
Chase Name Stands as Imitation Marker in Medicines
The name Chase, twice made famous, now serves as a beacon for imitators and unscrupulous practices in medicine. A company in New York has sold products tied to this emblem, with distribution noted through McZennan.
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Chase
Famoua
Medicine Co
U.y
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