Federal judge rules boycotts conspiracies in labor case
Justice Gould of the equity court in Washington enjoins the American Federation of Labor from boycotting Buck Stove and Range, ruling the action not an illegal conspiracy. The ruling covers the District of Columbia with future arguments on the scope of the injunction and potential appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. The decision highlights potential Sherman act and interstate commerce questions to be debated later.
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American_ Press Telegram
Washington
Justice Goult
Equity Court of the District of Columbia
American Federation of Labor
Buck Stove and Range Company
St. Louis
Federation
Gould
District of Columbia
Supreme Court of the United States
Gouta
J. H. Ralston
Beck
Rawhide to End City Masher Attacks, Victim Recovers
A citywide scare reports a bold masher tailing a factory worker near South Lawn avenue. The woman fled to a friend’s porch as the assailant shadowed, prompting a “big brother” to intervene. The suspect fled town. victims identify him, with plans to arrest him and sentence him to three months on the stone pile.
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South Lawn Avenue
Havine
Times
Early Republican state convention favored for February
In Columbus Ohio February dates for an early Republican state convention are likely, with A I Vorys Taft manager and Walter Brown of the state central committee endorsing the plan. Meanwhile two boys from Walnut Street School face a Saturday hearing for snowballing, with Lancaster reform school as a probable outcome.
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Columbus
A. I. Vorys
Taft
Walter Brown
Toledo
Republican State Central Committee
State Central Committee
Tone
Walnut, Street
Lancaster Reformatory
Three Boys Taken For Snowballing
A local notice reports that three boys were taken for snowballing incidents in the city. The alert notes punishment was considered and the case prompted public concern.
Missouri Republicans for Taft convention support
Missouri Republicans for Taft plan a Republican state committee reunion in St. Louis to back Secretary of War William H. Taft for the presidency. One member, William H. Haller as proxy for W. A Tollas, held out until the final vote. February 27 was set as the date for the convention, with St. Louis chosen as the site for the Republican gathering.
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American Preas
St. Louis
Republican State Committee
William H. Taft
William H. Haller
W. A Tollas
Newark Lineman Endures 2500 Volts Rescue by Brother
Newark dispatch reports 20 minutes of exposure to 2500 volts for lineman Charles Swigart while on a high wire. His brother George braved the danger to pull him to safety. Swigart suffered severe burns but is expected to recover.
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American Press Telegram
Newark
Charles Swigart
George
Swigart
Move Against Paper Trust in National Printing Unions
At a joint conference in Indianapolis, leaders of the Allied Printing Trades of America unanimously ordered every union with newspaper publishing duties to start a campaign against the wood pulp and white paper trust, in coordination with the Newspaper Publishers Association of America.
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American Press Telegram
Indianapolis
Allied Printing Trades of America
Wood Pulp and White Paper Trust
Allied Trades
Newspaper Publishers’ Association of America
New York Banking Committee Recommends Higher Reserves
Albany December 18 A governor appointed committee of bankers and trust managers reports on New York banking law reforms aimed at preventing panics. The panel endorses 25 percent cash reserves for New York City state banks and for trust companies, not all required to be in cash. It also condemns promoters gaining control of bank chains to advance personal schemes.
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American Press Telegram
Albany
N. Y
Hughes
New York
Trust Company
Wall Street
New York City
Washington
Chathamville
Convyl
New Orleans
Morous
State Department
New Orleana
Welling Will Case Proceeds in Common Pleas Court
In the Elijah Welling dispute over the will's construction Judge Nicholas awarded fifteen acres to Elijah in common pleas court. Albert appealed, the circuit court split five acres to Elijah and ten to Albert. It was found heirs were not proper parties and the petition misquoted the will. The circuit court continuation suggests the lower court may be sustained at next hearing.
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Merrell
Aled
Elijah Welling
Welling
Common Pleas
Nicholas
Elijah
Albert
Circuit Court
Broke the Record Collecting Taxes in Fraseyaburg
The Clark County Treasurer reports record tax intake with $77,181.58 in general taxes and $5,500 in liquor taxes. Tuesday marks the county’s biggest tax day at $27,265.01, surpassing the prior high of $18,600. In Dec 18, a Mt Vernon field gas line leak near Shannon cut natural gas, forcing locals to use coal, lamps, and cold suppers until repairs were made and arson suspected after the escape gas fire.
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Clark
Fraseyaburg
Mt. Vernon
Shannon
Ringling Circus Leader Gus Ringling Dies in Sanatorium
Gus Ringling head of the Ringling circus combination died at a sanitarium in New Orleans. He had come to the city for his health just ten days earlier.
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American Press Telegram
New Orleans
Bec
Gus Ringling
Called Away in Prime of Life Thomas Dodd of Rosco dies aged 48
Thomas Dodd of Rosco died Wednesday morning at 8 of stomach trouble aged about 48. He left no wife and three small children. The funeral will be held at Canal Lewisville Friday afternoon with Rev. Drvin officiating.
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Thomas Dodd
Rosco
Canal Lewisville
Drvin
Admiral Dewey at Seventy Defies Time and Fame
Admiral George Dewey, at seventy, remains vigorous and calm, an emblem of steady leadership. A May day in Manila Bay he famously told his aide Gridley, You may fire when ready. He recalls no nerves except a slight disappointment on December 10, 1897.
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George Dewey
Mark Twale
Ita Bate
Manila Bay
Gridley
Wagon Load Of Boxes Falls Renders Driver Unconscious
Peter Gillmore, about 21, has driven an express wagon for Fred Abbott two weeks. He was unloading empty boxes at Chestnut Street when the load shifted near the Colonial Hotel. He fell as the cargo toppled, was unconscious briefly, then regained consciousness and finished his trip. He was bruised but not seriously injured.
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Peter Gillmore
Fred Abbott
Gilmoore
Chestnut Street
H. J. Beach
Colonial Hotel
Brandersby
Withiat Gilmore
Appropriations Scrutiny Tightens Across Government
Washington reports that the House Appropriations Committee plans a thorough review of next fiscal year's spending, with military costs rising toward $100 million and a projected $31 million deficit by January 1908. New authorizations, especially public buildings, face heavy scrutiny while evidence gathering continues on a Chathamville double killing involving Italians. Six new Senate committees shift chairmanships, expanding Republican influence.
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Vweashington
Tawney
House Committee On
Committees On Appropriations
Congress
Committee On Appropriations
Army
Navy Anh
Treasury
Appropriations Committee
Kelfer
Ohio
Senate
Washington
Knox
Rites
Kittredge Oon
Amoot
Smith
Bulkley
Nixon
Hopkins
Senator Spine
Benator LaMolletti
Fulton
Express Robbed of $32,000 in Gems
Gems valued at 32000 stolen from a United States Express wagon between the 39th Street office and Communipaw New Jersey. A nationwide general alarm has been issued and New York detectives hunt the clever thief and his loot.
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American Press Telegram
New York
United States Express Company
39Th Street
The
Express Company
Communipaw
N. J
City of Coshocton auditor finds missing police fees
Dee R F. A Jackson reports the Coshocton city books as examined with no findings against officials, but notes that the mayor and chief of police have not returned several hundred dollars in illegally taken fees from prior examinations.
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American Press Telegram
Columbus
Dee R F. A Jackson
Coshocton
Engagement Confided to Close Friends
The engagement of two young people from Cucahocton was revealed by a close circle of friends. The couple, both prominent in different circles, have kept details secret pending formal announcement. The young woman is the daughter of a notable local figure, and the fiancé is an accomplished artist employed at a city plant. The marriage date and announcement remain undecided.
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Yno Times
Cucahocton
Pennsy Plans New Freight Depot at Coshocton
The Pennsylvania Company forks plans for a new Coshocton freight depot to ease congestion from rising freight tonnage. A modern warehouse with expedient facilities will be built at a similar site, aimed for spring start and early summer completion. Additional wind improvements are noted but details are withheld.
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Pennsy Company
Coshocton
Pennsylvania Company
Tta
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Missouri
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Uncle Sam
Keifer
Express
Little Baby
Bucyrus
Charles Kuenhle
Kuenhle
Tae
Hia
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