British and Canadian Delegates Hear of Trade Conditions Abroad
Scranton delegates at the AFL convention hear a briefing from British and Canadian fraternal delegates on conditions in their countries while Gompers responds for the AFL. Resolutions applaud street railway strike support and advocate government ownership and socialism alongside salary increases and party organization. A Porto Rico federation joins AFL, led by Iglesias with President Gompers receiving a diploma.
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Scranton
American Federation of Labor
Great Britain
Canada
Gompers
WD. Mahon
Detroit
Amalgamated Association of Street Railway
Inter Erestion of Trade
National Organization
Vice Press
San Juan
Porto Rico
Geo
Santiago Iglesias
Federation of Labor
Compers
Inglesias
Cancer and a Vegetable Blood Remedy Advertisement
A historical medical notice describes cancer symptoms on face and body and recounts a personal recovery after using Swift Specifics, claiming the remedy cleanses blood and heals sores. It offers a free book on Blood and Skin Diseases from Swift Specific Co. Atlanta, GA with no charge for information.
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S.s.s.a
Tcoshphrus Peid Gaxnt
Audrian Co
SWIFT
Atlanta
Western league hears franchise bids from Peoria and Pueblo
Kansas City Dec. 71 President Whitfield of the Western Baseball league said applications for franchises from Peoria and Pueblo have been received. The circuit is complete for now but will be considered at the January annual meeting. Whitfield also noted a mail motion to expel T. J. Hickey from the National Association.
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Kansas City
Whitfield
Western Baseball League
Taday
Peoria
Pueblo
Powers
National Association
T. J. Hickey
Western League
Brotherhood of Painters elects officers in Detroit
The Ameri cat Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators and Paper Hangers met in Detroit on December 7 to elect officers. President is J. C. Balhorn of Detroit and Secretary Treasurer is W. P. Carrics of Pittsburgh.
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Brotherhood of Painters
Letroit
Mich
Americat Brotherhood of Painters
J. C. Balhorn
Detroit
W. P. Carrics
Pittsburg
Live Stock for British Ships Large Army Horse Trade
Eight large British transports arrive in New Orleans for horses and South American war needs. About 260 head to be shipped. Stock originates from Montana Colorado and several Western cities with most moving via city routes to St Louis Chicago and Kansas City. Transports cost heavy, with total British purchases around 209000 head of horses and mules and substantial expenditure noted.
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New Orleans
Montana
Colorado
City
St. Louis
Olonei Debergh
Kansas City
Chicago
United States
Receiver Appointment at Newark Cooperative Bank Charge
The Newark Cooperative of Newark Dec 7 announces the appointment of a receiver for the cooperative bank. The receiver is accused of negligence and mismanagement, with the office and loan association roles noted. The filing cites duties of care and financial handling under the pending court action.
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Sion Co-operative Bank
Adiairs
Quimby Sentenced to Life in Michigan Murder Case
Elmer Quimby was denied a motion for a new trial and sentenced to life in Jackson Prison for the murder of his children. The judge upheld the verdict, with no further appeals announced.
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Mich
Elmer Quimby
Ve Ealcoaine
Quimby
Jackson
Scores from international billiards tourney in New York
In New York on December 7 the international billiards tournament results show Howison defeating Morning Star 406 to 310 and Slosson beating Barutel 360 to 100.
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New York
Howison
Morning Star
Slosson
Barutel
Takes oath of pauper in Carson after theft case
James Henry, who stole 69000 from the United States mint in Carson seven years ago and refused the pauper oath last week, appeared before the commissioner, took the oath, and was released. He said the property had left his possession during imprisonment and mostly went to attorney fees, with the remainder going to his wife who was divorced a year earlier.
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Carson
Nev
James Henry
United States Mint
Henry
United States District Attorney
Farmer Boy Shoots Father in Indiana Farm Incident
In Lebanon Indiana on December 7 Arthur Gobble shot and seriously wounded his father John Gobble, a farmer, after demanding payment of a bill. He then returned home and killed himself after telling his mother of the death. The motive appeared to be a dispute over a debt.
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Lebanon
Ind
Arthur Gobble
John Gobble
Arthur
Kicks Case Filed Against Former Governor Candidate
Ottumwa Iowa December 7 editor R H Moore of the Saturday Herald sues T J Phillips once Democratic candidate for governor for three thousand dollars damages over a public street kicking received on November 25 in Ottumwa.
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Ottumwa
R. H. Moore
Saturday Herald
T. J. Phillips
Debutantes Prep for a Lively Season in Washington
Washington society梳 stations for the season as debutantes and diplomacy intertwine. Roosevelt attends the Army Navy game from bleachers, Hofman entertains at the White House, and Cassini hosted tea for Russian court painters amid cotillion plans and Saint Matthews church bazaar fundraising.
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Breachers
lMfrs
Roosevelt
Bride by Advertisement Marries Man After Night in Police Station
Mrs Mary Leiser, from Keokuk Iowa, wed Charles Rauelle of Guilford Maryland in Baltimore after responding to a Western ad seeking a wife. After a night at Northwestern police station and a delayed meeting, the couple married despite past troubles including a previous divorce and one child. Rauelle, a granite cutter, is about 45. she is slightly younger and born in Illinois. Former husband Frederick Leiser and Mary Hamm are noted in the background.
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Baltimore
Mary Leiser
Keokuk
Chas. Rauelle
Rauelle
Guilford
Leiser
Lauelle
Bat Élie
Illinois
Sue
Mary Hamm
Frederick Leiser
Killed by GALEQUS FUMES in boarding house
New York dispatch reports Giovanni BeSa lo and Domenico Parove found dead in bed from escaping illuminating gas in a boarding house. Two other occupants critical. In Valley Forge near Philadelphia, E J Matthews broker and director fell from horse, breaking neck and dying instantly.
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New York
Giovanni BeSalo
Domenico Parove
Philadelphia
E. J. Matthews
American District Telegraph Company
Valley
Forge
Couple Asphyxiated In Wilmington Home Gas Incident
Robert Roberts aged 76 and his wife Sarah aged 70 were asphyxiated by emitting gas at their Wilmington residence today. Roberts, a retired businessman, was well to do.
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Wilmington
Del
Robert Roberts
Sarah
Roberts
Echo of the Goebel Case in Kentucky Suit
Attorney General Breckinridge files suit for 28,128 dollars with interest from 1909 against former State Treasurer Walter R Day former State Auditor John S Sweeney and their bond assignees. Alleged illegal spending by Republicans to support troops in Frankfort during the Goebel Taylor gubernatorial contest.
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Louisville
Breckinnridge
Commonwealth
Walter R. Day
John S. Sweeney
Frankfort
William Goebel
W. 5. Taylor
Murder Suspect Arrested in Goebel Assassination
Pineville Kentucky December 7 Berry Howard under indictment for complicity in the assassination of the late Governor William Goebel was arrested today.
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Pineville
Berry Howard
William Goebel
Local Telegraph Bride Joins Texas Doctor
Miss Maude Willcutt wed Dr. J. W. Simmons of Peastor Texas in Bowling Green Kentucky by telegraph. The ceremony used a wire filled with questions answered by the bride. Mrs Simmons plans to join her husband in Texas next week.
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Bowling Green, Kyr
Maude Willcutt
J. W. Simmons
Peastor
Texas
Wilcutt
Robbers Raid Ohio Bank in Archbold Theft
Three robbers broke into the Archbold Banking Company last night and secured about $2,000. The bank vault was destroyed. The thieves stole a horse and gear and escaped. John Joffmayer of Delta sustained a slight jaw wound from a shot.
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Archbald
Archbald Banking Company
Gerrey
John Joffmayer
Delta
Lawson denies stock assignment rumors in Boston statement
Thomas W. Lawson issued a statement in Boston denying any assignment of his stock and saying he had no intention to do so. He called rumors that he had assigned his holdings ingeniously invented and spread from Boston to Chicago and back to New York where they were openly stated on the exchange floor.
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Boston
Mass
Thomas W. Lawson
Mr. Lawson
Chicago
New York
Nasal Catarah Cured By Peruna Remedy Claims
Letters from Rudolph M Patterson and others tout Peruna as a cure for nasal catarrh. The physician Dr Hartman is cited as endorsing a systemic internal remedy, with testimonials from New York and Chicago residents. The ad asserts Peruna as the only effective internal cure and invites readers to write for free medical advice.
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Rudolph M. Patterson
Chicago
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Ohio
Peruna Medicine Company
Peruna
J. C. Garrett
West U7th Street
New York City
Hartman
Perons
Camillus- Senne
West 120Th Street
New York
Nature
Walsh
Mynddy
McCullough Building
Weet Third Street
Davenport
Not Guilty of Contempt in Chicago Case
Judge Dunne discharged Andrew M. Lawrence and Ti F. Canfield of the Chicago American as not guilty of contempt after their 40 and 30 day jail sentences. The case grew from the paper’s bid for quo warranto against Peoples Gas Light & Coke, with Dunne noting their articles and a cartoon aimed to intimidate the court after a prior ruling by Judge Hancey. Contempt still pending against Hearst and cartoonists Briggs and Davenport.
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Chicago
Dunne
Andrew M. Lawrence
Ti. F. Canfield
The
Chicago American
Lawrence
Canfield
American
Hancey
Peoples Gas Light & Coke Company
Haneey
Prosbeter Hearst
Briggs
Davenport
Mission drive urged for Latin America by Episcopal conference
Rochester news reports the Episcopal missionary conference closing with calls for more Latin American mission work. It cites a need for young men, better funds, and organized laity to support missions, noting apathy among clergy and bishops and placing heavier burdens on men.
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Rochester
Episcopal Missionary Conference
Episcopal Church
No Change in Admiral Sampson Condition
Washington reports no marked decline in Rear Admiral Sampson’s condition but notes he remains feeble in health. Authorities say his ability to withstand serious strain is slight while he remains under care in Washington.
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Sampson
Washington
Two More Convicts Nabbed After Leavenworth Breakout
Kansas City dispatch reports two additional escapees from Fort Leavenworth captured at Lawton Oklahoma Territory. The men Turner Barnes and Bob Clarke were among the 26 convicts who fled on November 7.
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Kansas City
Fort Leavenworth
Lawton
O. T
Turner Barnes
Bob Clarke
Weekly Bank Statement Figures Show Shifts
New York December 7 weekly bank statement records a rise in loans by 5 882 800 dollars and a deposit decline of 1 710 400 dollars. Reserves fell by 7 234 500 dollars and the surplus dropped to 6 806 900 dollars.
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New York
Ottesen Millinery Promises Low Fresh Goods Prices
An advertisement pledges fresh trimmed hats with reduced vintage pricing. It asserts steady value from Ottesen Millinery, noting a price drop from prior days and stressing ongoing hat production and expertise.
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Ottesen Millinery
Opening Night as Davenport Teams Heads to Season
Tomorrow marks the start of the basketball season at the high school with practice for interested boys. Davenport predicts a strong squad due to many candidates vying for spots. Captain and manager elections will occur this week with candidates including Fisher Webb Soner Grant Petersen McGregor Crans Spirk Noth Osborn Mueller Vincent Koehler Zimmerman Shaw McGaw.
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Hgh School
Davenport
M. Fisher
E. Webb
F. Soner
DG. Grant
R. Petersen
J. McGregor
A. Crans
Co. Spirk
G. Noth
F. Osborn
L. Mueller
N. Vincent
H. Koehler
W. Zimmerman
CG. Shaw
B. McGaw
Children's Day at Expo Dominates Livestock Show
Chicago December 7. Children controlled the grounds and buildings at the livestock show with full school delegations present. A Hereford named Christobal 100th owned by Z. T. Kinsell of Mt. Ave Ta died last night from lung congestion due to exposure at the Hereford sale.
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Chicago
Christoball
Z. T. Kinsell
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Camilus Senne
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