American Federation of Labor debates union expansion
Delegates meet in Scranton to discuss organizing labor in nonunion fields and boosting union autonomy. Thirty six resolutions were considered with eight adopted, including efforts to organize school teachers, send reps to national bodies, back union labels, and study trade autonomy. The legislative council report dominated the session.
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Organization of Labor
Liddell Ugged
Scranton
Dec
American Federation of Labor
Questons
Federation
Legislative Council
Burkhouser Indicted for Manslaughter in Labor Case
Chicago December 11 Andrew Burkho user was indicted for manslaughter for killing Ferdinand Trap on November 30 The crime stems from the Allison-Chalmers labor dispute Trap was a picket and a striker employee while Burkhouser was a non union worker at the Allis Chalmers plant
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Andrew Burkhouser
Ferdinand Trap
Allison-Chalmer
Trap
Burkhouser
Allis-Chalmers
Printers agree on wage scale and shop rules
In New York on December 11 the Typotheta and Typographical union settled a wage scale and shop rules. Piece rate rises two cents per thousand impressions. Time hands receive a one dollar weekly raise now with an additional fifty cents next October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Typotheta and
Typographical Union
Wisconsin Board regulates tuberculosis affected cattle
Madison December 11 The Wisconsin livestock sanitary board completed rules for handling bovine tuberculosis stock. Owners may quarantine under board direction or ship to an abattoir for immediate slaughter under U S government inspection. If neither option is chosen, cattle will be condemned and slaughtered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin Livestock Sanitary Board
State Livestock Sanitary Board
United States
Georgia approves land grants for Appalachian National Park
The Georgia legislature passed a bill granting state sanction to parcels in Northeast Georgia to the United States for a park to be known as the Appalachian National Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appalachian National Park
Atlanta
Georgia
United States
Kilpatrick Identified as Winnemucca Bank Robber in 1900 Case
St Louis dispatch reports Ben Kilpatrick named as one of three men who on September 15 1900 robbed Winnemucca Texas Bank president George S Nixon at gunpoint and obtained 33000 in cash. Kilpatrick identified today as one of the gunmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Ben Kilpatrick
Winnemucca
Tex
George S. Nixon
The Danger of Catarrh and a Blood Cleanser Claim
Catarrh is described as a dangerous disease not a mere cold with serious effects on the blood and body. The text argues ordinary salves and sprays fail to reach the root of the trouble while a product called $.5.S. S. purportedly cleanses the blood and eliminates catar rhal secretions to cure the worst cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wr. T. A. Williams
Spartanburg
S. C
Rengan
Wee
Receiver Appointed for Omaha Loan and Trust Company
Judge Fawcett appoints William P. Potter as receiver for the Omaha Loan and Trust Company after a request by William Wallace. The firm shows $350,000 in debenture bonds, about $4.5 million guaranteed loans, a $300,000 paid-up capital, and roughly $1 million in real estate foreclosed. Straw mortgages cover most assets, leaving about $406,600 to back debentures. stockholders are not expected to realize.
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Omaha, Neb
William Wallace
Fawcett
William P. Potter
Omaha Loan and Trust Company
Mrs Dale Bail Motion After Coroners Exoneration
Counsel for Mrs. Dale, cleared by the coroner's jury of poisoning her daughter Emeline, seeks her release from St. Mary's hospital. Assistant Prosecutor Vickers resists discharge until detailed analysis report by Dr. Otto Schulte is obtained. Bail set at 10000 and a motion before Judge Blair in general sessions court planned for tomorrow.
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New York
Mrs. Dale
Emeline
T. Vickers
St. Mary's Hospital
Converse
Otto Schulte
Blair
General Sessions Court
Frown Upon the Plan Ends Brush Spalding Scheme
New York sports notes report a National League meeting that declared the league a perpetual body beyond the Indianapolis agreement. Expulsion for cause remains. Brush’s syndicate baseball plan dies. A. G. Spalding president election favored by five clubs, with action to follow after reports. Meeting adjourned midnight. no publication.
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New York
Quietus
John T. Brush
Spalding
National League Magates
Indianapolis
Brush
A. G. Spalding
Pittsburg
Boston
Chicago
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Young
New York boxing and cycling results report brief
In New York this morning riders clocked long bicycle distances with multiple pairs racing 1 422 miles across five laps including Fischer Chevalier and Newkirk Munroe among others. A Dillard match to decide the Barutel of France outcome failed to occur with the contenders sharing the spoils after three wins and two losses each. Terry McGovern and Dave Sullivan signed for a January 30 match to be arranged by the club with Fitzsimmons named referee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Enone
Fischer
Chevalier
Butler
McLean
Newkirk
Munroe
MicEachern
Walthour
Maya
Wilson
Lawson
Julius
King
Samuelson
Babcock and Turville
Fredericks
Jack
Hall
McLaren
Barutel
France
McGovern and Sullivan
Terry McGovern
Dave Sullivan
Fitzsimmons
Pugilists Indicted in Richmond Prize Fight Case
Painesville Ohio December 11 The special grand jury investigated the prize fight at Richmond early Sunday morning and indicted principals Jimmy Hoy and George Siddons and Hoy s second.
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Painesville, O
Richmond
Jimmy Hoy
George Siddons
Hoy
Fire Destroys Dennison Paper Plant on Broadway
Fire in New York at 198 Broadway wiped out the Dennison Paper Manufacturing plant and damaged Hageman's drug store. Loss put at about 250,060 dollars.
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New York
Dennison Paper Manufacturing Company
Broadway
Hageman’s
Butterflies His Hobby by Herman Strecker Collector
The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle notes Herman Strecker of Reading Pennsylvania died at 65 leaving the world’s largest and most valuable butterfly collection. He was a sculptor author and enthusiast who employed hunters purchased specimens worldwide and supported a cash outlay of about 25000 dollars. The collection of nearly 250000 specimens includes unique and extinct species aided by missionaries travelers and even the Russian government. Strecker published scientific works and contributed to periodicals, building a fifty year treasure from persistent labor and time borrowed from other pursuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Herman Strecker
Reading
Strecker
Russia
Fire destroys Wooster University main building
Blaze at Wooster University in Wooster Ohio early today gutted the main building. Loss placed at 250000 with 70000 insured. Officials suppose an explosion of chemicals in the laboratories caused the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster University
Wooster, D
University of Wooster
Verdict Won for Agnes Frizzell Against Woodmen Chief
In Omaha on December 11 a jury awarded Agnes Frizzell fourteen thousand dollars after suit against J C Root sovereign commander of the Woodmen of the World and others over a Tidings publication about a tombstone placement for a tornado victim in Arkansas.
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Woodmen
Omaha
Agnes Frizzell
J. C. Root
Sovereigen
Woodmen of the World
Plantiff
Arkansas
Irish Leaguers Sail for Home
Irish Nationalists John E. Redmond Thomas O'Donnell and Patrick A. McHugh sailed for Europe today aboard the Oceanic after visiting New York to solicit subscriptions to the United Irish League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John E. Redmond
Thomas O’donnell
Patrick A. McHugh
United Irish League
Europe
McKinley Day Set for Third Sunday in January
Indiana church groups plan to observe a McKinley day on the third Sunday in January. lokalen churches coordinate services and community events to honor the late president.
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McKinley
Churches
Indiana
Wife Murderer Found Guilty in Minneapolis Trial
Reuben Pickett was found guilty of manslaughter in the first degree for the murder of his wife. Her charred body was discovered in a bathroom of their flat. The verdict followed a trial held in Minneapolis with the jury delivering the decision.
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Minneapolis
Reuben Pickett
Deeras
Funeral of Very Reverend Hugh B. Kelly in Ottumwa
Father Kellys funeral in Boston area services marked by diocesan honors. Very Reverend Hugh B. Kelly dean of the Diocese of Iowa, was buried in St. Pauls cemetery Arlington after services at St. Josephs church Somerville.
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Father Kelly
Boston
Hugh B. Kelly
Diiocese of
Iowa
Ottumwa
St. Joseph’s Church
Somerville
St. Paul's Cemetery
Arlington
Scott's Emulsion promotes growth in children
A vintage ad narrates a man selling his thin horse only to buy his fattened former home animal, then praises Scott's Emulsion for restoring sickly children to health. It claims the product improves growth, appearance, and appetite without upsetting small stomachs, urging readers to try it.
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Scott
Lawrence University Bequest Increases Endowment By 25000
Lawrence University Oshkosh Wisconsin gains 25000 dollars from the bequest of Robert McMillen who died July 23 1897. Executors have paid out nearly 700000 dollars and will be dismissed soon as a new chair of biology or physics is likely to be established.
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Lawrence University
Oshkosh
Wis
Robert McMillen
Bank president offers rewards for cashier Fleishman and Plotenmas case
I. W. Hellman, president of the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Los Angeles, offers a total reward of $5,000 for the arrest of H. J. Fleishman the bank's absconding cashier and an additional $2,500 for the return of money taken by Plotenmas amounting to the stated sum.
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I. W. Hellman
Farmers’and Merchants’ Bank of Los Angeles
H. J. Fleishman
Plotenmas
Blood’s life and the Golden Medical Discovery remedy
The ad extols Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as cleansing the blood to prevent disease and build up the body. It claims no alcohol or narcotics, warns against substitutes, and cites a testimonial from William D. Shambin about curing worms after five bottles. Also mentions Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for constipation.
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Dr. Pierce
William D. Shambfin
Remy
Cherokee Nation
Indian Territory
Hogs average weights, match firms sued, and stock news
The week’s hog deliveries in Chicago averaged 207 pounds, down from 214 last week and far below 237 in the same week in 1900. Modern Match of Detroit sues Diamond and Wisconsin Match for 20000 dollars claiming ruinous competition. London stocks rise after arbitrators back Mr Yerkes electrification plan for the inner circle. Edinburgh court dismisses Spanish minister’s £75500 suit against Clyde Bank over delayed torpedo boat destroyers.
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Chicago
Modern Match Company of
Detroit
Diamond Match Company
Wisconsin Match Company
New York
MaCafferty
Liverpool
William Hoepner
Buenos Ayres
Hoepner
A. W. Faber Company
Bath Metropolitan
London Stock Exchange
Yerkes
Board of Metropolitan Company
Ganz Systems
Court of Sessions
Edinburgh
Minister of Marine
Clyde Bank Company
Sessions Court
Sunrise Review at Gordon Farm Stirs Savannah Hearts
General John B Gordon, famed ex Confederate leader, is described amid a portrait of his Georgia plantation life. The piece notes his Civil War wounds, political career, and the daily sunrise ritual with workers and families at the old Georgia estate near Atlanta. Children are taught to belong to “the quality” as he greets laborers at dawn.
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Savannah News
John B. Gordon
Saturday Evening Post
Georgia
United States
Atlanta
Mnien
General Gordon
Congressional Affairs Press on Tariff and Canal Treaties
The article details the first session actions in Washington, including President McKinley’s message, bills filed, and the setup of the Ways and Means Committee. It covers the Philippine tariff debate, Dingley schedules application, and the Isthmian canal commission report supporting the Nicaragua route over Panama, with cost estimates and political expectations.
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House
Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
Philippines
Islands
Supreme Court
McKinley
Appalachian Mountains
McKinley National Park
Henderson
Ways and Means
Appropriation
Payne
Hopkins
Grosvenor
Russell
Steele
Tawney
McCall
Long
Babcock
Metcalfe
Richardson
Robertson
Swanson
McClellan
Newlands
Cooper
Senate
Lodge
Ways and Means Committee
Committee On Foreign Relations
Burrows
Jones
Peruna praised by ministers and officials across states
Prominent church leaders, a Greensboro merchant, and U S Senator S D McEnery endorse Peruna in letters touting cures and health benefits. The ad claims physicians and the public widely accept the tonic, inviting readers to write Dr Hartman for free medical advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Rossman
D. McEnery
United States
Louisiana
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
S. D. McEnery
Dr. Hartman
The
Hartman Sanitarium
Ohio
Commission weighs routes and prices for canal work
The commission favors the former route but notes the French firm seeks about 70 million more than the commission values the work. It is believed the plan aims to pressure Panama owners to accept a 40 million valuation, potentially keeping total costs near 189 million with annual savings of 1.2 million if estimates hold.
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Isthmian Canal Commission
Panama Canal
Panama
Teves
Nicaragua Canal
Commission
Niatraguat
Morgan
United States
Pan‘ama’ Canal
Congress
Nicaraguan Canal
Panama Route
Divorces in Maine Rise Sharply in Latest Year
The Maine courts granted 790 divorces last year, up from 552 in 1892, a 43.11 percent increase. Nearly two thirds of cases cite cruel and abusive treatment or desertion, with many desertion charges alleged in collusion of both parties. Maine's laws are described as very liberal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
State Register of Vital Statistics
Maine
Divorce liberalization noted in Maine courts
The article surveys recent divorce trends with 71 adultery suits, 46 by husbands and 25 by wives, and a total of 579 cases where wives led as libellants versus 211 by husbands. Cruelty claims were rare and always involved women. intoxication suits mostly targeted husbands. Lawyers say Maine’s divorce laws are among the nation’s most liberal, prompting calls for tightening.
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Maine
Union
Disappearance and Shortage Report Amid Broker Missing
Wilson North Carolina December 11. E L Powell manager for Murphy and Co brokers New York has disappeared and it is reported he is forty thousand dollars short in his accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
N. C
E. L. Powell
Murphy& Co
New York
Judge Medill of Union Trust Die at a Heart Failure
Former Judge George A Medill president of Union Trust company died at his St Louis home today of heart failure aged 1a The brief obituary notes his leadership role and age in a city notice style.
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St. Louis
George A. “Medill
The
Union Trust Company
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E. G. Smith
Rev
B. G. Smith
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Rossman
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