Coal Miners Strike Expands Across Colorado and Nation
Denver reports the United Mine Workers ordered an eight hour day and higher wages provoking a wide strike. Over 10 000 miners idle across southern northern and Fremont county with 100 mines closed. Some independents keep working while major companies guard operations and plan to relocate families to Indiana Missouri Iowa and other states. A Trinidad dispatch notes nearly 2000 nonunion miners join unions in that district.
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Denver
Oal
Colorado
United Mine Workers,of America
Fremont County
Colfax County
New Mexico
Colorado Fuel and Iron
Victor Fuel
Northern Coal and Coke Companies
United Mine Workers
Illinois
Indian Territory
Missouri
Iowa
Trinidad
President Gompers Addresses AFL Convention
President Samuel Gompers delivered the annual address to the American Federation of Labor as Frank Morrison and John B. Lennon presented their reports. He noted 442,109 affiliated members last year and urged vigilance against anti labor legislation while condemning intra union trade jurisdiction conflicts. The treasurer reported income of 247,800, expenditures 196,015, and a balance of 84,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation of Labor
Boston
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Frank Morrison
John B. Lennon
Gompers
No American Cardinal Chosen at First Pontiff Consistory
Rome's first secret consistory of the new pope announced several church appointments. Rev J J Harty was named archbishop of Manila P I and received pallium at an extra consistory. Pedro Gonzales y Estrada became bishop of Havana. Maximilian Reynoso y Deboral, ex bishop of Tulancingo Mexico, was named titular bishop of Nocesarea.
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Rome
J. J. Harty
Manila
P. I
Pedro Gonzales Y Estrada
Havana
Maxim
Olathe Fire Causes $200,000 Loss at Grange Block
The Grange block fire in Olathe Kansas caused about $200,000 in damage. The Johnson County Cooperative Association, a large co op with general merchandise, faced losses up to $80,900. About 1,000 people were in the Grange theater when the blaze started but everyone escaped unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olathe
Kan
Grange
Johnson County Co-operative Association
United States
Ross
Grange Theater
Two Thousand Laid Off at Illinois Steel Works
Chicago workers report that Illinois Steel laid off two thousand men at South Chicago with 1200 more discharged two weeks earlier. Management declines to discuss retrenchment while workersattribute the cuts to reduced output. Sargent Suffers Attack of Paralysis. Washington reports Frank P Sargent, immigration commissioner, suffered a left side paralysis attack. condition improved with hope for a swift recovery due to his strong health.
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Chicago
Illinois Steel Works
South
Sargent
Washington
Frank P Sargent
Fire Victim and Losses in Aberdeen Stall Fire
In Aberdeen South Dakota on November 9 a stable fire at James Jenkins feed stable spread to the Atlantic house and Nels Sundum’s barn. Max Jenkins died in the blaze while 13 horses perished including the pacer Joe Bush and several other valuable track horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
S. D
James Jenkins
Atlantic House
Nels Sundum
Max Jenkins
Joe Bush
Cloak Store Offers Auto Style Coats Bargain
An advertisement touts full length coats in blue or red kersey cloth with cape, turnback cuffs and braiding. Prices claim a value well above three dollars, special sale offered at a deep discount below typical prices in the West.
Sweaters Offered in Pure Wool at Discounted Prices
A catalog item advertises men’s and boys’ sweaters priced at $1.50 to $2.50. It promotes two hundred dozen sweaters in plain colors and striped patterns, with derby and Swiss ribbed weaves including turtle neck styles. The ad highlights $1.50 and $2.50 values and mentions wholesale quantities.
Florence Union Suits and Women’s Underwear Sale
Wool and fleece lined garments offered at reduced prices. Florence union suits knit from lambs wool priced at 1.19, heavy flannelette nightgowns and flannel robes described as best value with trim details and full cut. Sizes vary and discounts emphasize winter weight and quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iei
Star Knitting Mills
Florence
Montana
Kaiser Under Knife Emperors Health Bulletin Informs
Berlin November 9 Emperor William underwent a larynx operation to remove a polypus. Doctors report the procedure successful and the emperor enjoined from speaking until healing. He remains in good health and will receive visitors, with no voice problems. In St Louis a plan to corner the December wheat market by insurance on elevators is outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
William
Moritz Schmidt
Count von Buelow
von Lenthold
Hbert
Schmidt
Orth
St. Louis
East St. Louis
Insurance on Total Capacity of St Louis Elevators
Insurance on the total capacity of St Louis elevators is bought up by local firms. The move affects maintenance costs and safety compliance for multiple buildings in the downtown area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Rumors of Hostilities Around Colon and Bocas Del Toro
Report from Colon says no news from Bocas Del Toro while the cruiser Atlanta is believed missing there. A steam launch sent to seize Bocas Del Toro has not returned and Nashville may have moved toward Cartagena. Unconfirmed rumors claim massacres of American and foreign residents in Bogota, viewed as unlikely.
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Colon
Bocas del Toro
United States
Atlanta
New Republic
Nashville
Cartagena
Bogota
Empress preparing to leave Peking for Kai Fung
The Daily Mail’s Tien Tsin correspondent reports the empress dowager is preparing to depart Peking for Kai Fung the capital of Ho Nan province amid potential trouble with Russia. The Morning Post’s Che Foo correspondent notes a Japanese steamer at Port Arthur was arrested for entering without a pilot as pilotage becomes compulsory.
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Peking
London
The
Daily Mail
Tien Tsin
Kai Fong
Ho Nan
Russia
Che Foo
Morning Post
Port Arthur
West Texas Stockman Notes Cattle Numbers in Texas
Austin Texas November 9 The West Texas Stockman argues the total cattle in the state will not exceed a certain count and discusses live stock matters beyond the current figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
West Texas
Guilty of Manslaughter in Baxer Shooting Case
Laramie Wyoming November 9 Frank Keefe a Rawlins merchant was found guilty of manslaughter in the shooting death of Policeman John Baxer. His attorney motioned for a new trial and was granted ten days to prepare the brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laramie
Wyo
Frank Keefe
Rawlins
John Baxer
Tragedy at Smith Avenue Bridge Claims Notter Life
William Notter a Phoenix Chair salesman leaped from the High Bridge into the Mississippi River 200 feet below. He swam after the impact but vanished beneath the water and was not seen again.
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High Bridge
St. Paul
William Notter
Phoenix Chair Company
Smith Avenue
Mississippi River
Colonel Blackwell Stricken with Paralysis in Durham
Colonel W. T. Blackwell of Durham was stricken with paralysis in Charlotte on November 9 and no hope for recovery was held out.
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Blackwell
Charlotte
N. C
W. T. Blackwell
Durham
Clyde Line Cherokee Blockaded at Dominican Ports
A Dominican warship bars the Clyde line steamer Cherokee from Puerto Plata and Samana, directing it to the capital. The president orders cargo landing at Santo Domingo. The captain appeals to the U S minister for protection as the blockade status remains unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Line
San Domingo
Puerto Plata
Samana
Puerto
Plata
United States
Powell
Santo Domingo
Powell confronts Dominican cargo dispute over Cherokee
The Cherokee faces a standoff as Secretary Powell refuses landing in San Domingo and pilots, warning government responsibility for any violence. Captain Archibald sails from port with cargo aboard to Azua, a move that shocks observers for lacking American naval support.
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San Domingo
Powell
Archibald
Azua
Wyoming gets Indians prisoners turned over to sheriff
Nine Indians captured near Edgemont, South Carolina, were handed to Sheriff Jack McDermott and a posse at Crawford. They face murder charges in the killings of Sheriff Milter and Deputy Falkenburg. United States authorities plan measures to protect the prisoners in Douglas as trials are prepared. Governor Chatterton pledges militia protection, while District Attorney Burke prepares for defense.
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Crawford
Cheyenne
Wyo
Chatterton
Edgemont
S. C
Jack McDermott
Milter
Falkenburg
United States
Hadsel
Washington
Douglas
Burke
Converse County
Glove varieties offered in plain, fancy colors and leather styles
Pure wool Scotch gloves in plain and fancy colors plus fleece lined Sara nac gloves. Red mixed golf gloves and knitted wrist leather gloves. Home made worsted mittens and mule skin palm leather mittens with knitted tops. All at the
Bal lard's Snow Liniment Claims Pain Relief
Advertisement claims Bal lard's Snow Liniment penetrates nerves and bone to reach all body parts, delivering healing properties for neuralgia rheumatism lumbago and sciatica. Available in 250 500 and 1.00 sizes sold by Riley the druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Riley
Official Directory Names Key State and City Officials
Senator W. A. Clark Paris Gibeon. Representative Joseph M. Dixon. Governor J. K. Teele Lieut Governor Frank G. Hixgine. Secretary of State George M. Hays. Treasurer A. H. Barrett Auditor J. H. Calderhead. Attorney General James Donovan Superintendent of Schools W. W. Welsh. Chief Justice T. Brantley. Associate Justices George R. Malburn W. T. Pigott W. H. Holloway. Clerk Henry G. Rickets. City Mayor B. F. White. City Attorney Edwin Norris. Treasurer A. S. Johnson. Police Magistrate Wm. Cushing. Chief of Police Fred L. Stone.
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J. K. Teele
Frank G. Hixgine
George M. Hays
A. H. Barrett
J. H. Calderhead
James Donovan
Schoole
W. W. Welsh
Supreme Court
T. Brantley
George R. Malburn
W.T. Pigott
W. H. Holloway
Henry G. Rickets
James P. Murray
B. F. White
George Weedworth
Duke Gist
B. N. Stevenson
John §. Baker
George W. French
A. L. Beardalay
C. W. Robison
Miss Mae Rich
Isaiah Cashmore
M. A. Walker
George B. Metlen
W. M. Oliver
Dillon
Wm. M. Montgomery
Wisdom
D. D. McKnight
Dell
Dillon Township
J. Si. Virmillion
Josephus Rich
A. A. Elliott
Jos. Young
Edwin Norris
A. 8. Johnson
Wm. Cushing
Cheet
Fred L. Stone
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America
Symons Onomists
PEO
Butte, Montana
Symons
Bizes
Cloak Store’s
Wola Senter
Monte Carlos
Melton
Monte Carlo
Florence Union
Katser
Polypus
Kaiser
Texas
Wyoming
S & Boys
Official Directory
Congressional
W. A. Clark
Paris Gibeon
Joseph M. Dixon
M. H. Parker
T. J. A. Monaghan
Aldermer
Leonard Eliel
George French
A. F. Graster
Wm. Phillips
A. F. Rife
George Wolf
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