Great Labor Struggle Looms as Rail Unions Meet
Chicago December reports four major unions plan unified wage demands from railroads. Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and others, totaling 190,000 members, coordinate in Chicago hotels and target raises of 10 to 20 percent. Engineers on Chicago and North Western seek 41.2 cents per mile, with Alton workers demanding higher rates.
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Great Railway Brotherhoods
Chicago
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood of Lacgouve Firemen
Brotherhood of Rail
St. Louis
E Vic
Northwestern
Alton
Alton Ae
Winter Blizzard Sweeps Midwest Ports and Plains
A severe winter blizzard from the northwest hits Chicago and surrounding areas. wind at 54 mph with heavy rain and telegraph lines damaged. Shipping hampered on Lake Michigan with harbor signals up. In Colorado a related blizzard brings heavy snow and strong winds. Omaha reports rain turning to snow and three inches by midnight crippling telegraph and rail lines.
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Chicago
Lake Michigan
cHieekage
Norrow
Omaha
Neb
Allen
Wisconsin Swept By Uneven Winter Weather Across State
Wisconsins north saw heavy snow varying to lighter conditions in the south as strong winds battered the state. Yalegraph wires were torn down or badly tangled severing connections between many cities in the disruption.
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Mitawauekee
Wisconsin
Paper Trust Dominates Indiana Mills and Pulp Plants
An early report outlines the scope of a paper trust controlling multiple pulp mills and factories in the county. It notes the United Tax Tap and Payer tax share interests, with figures showing cross holdings among common and preferred stock. The United Lox Hoard and Power Co is cited as a major trustee in the network.
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Indianapolis
Dec
Aviniam
New Fort
United Tax Tap
Ateden
Thabgouk
Visio Ig
Ve Trust
United Lox Hoard and Power Co
RAS & Papsital
Imst
Idina
Fear for lake vessel storm endangers Ashland steamer
Local report from Ashland Wisconsin says the steamer Wilhelm, which departed Sunday noon, is believed lost in a storm on Lake Superior. The vessel, bound for Ashland, is long overdue with no word of shelter or rescue to date.
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Ashland
Wis
Lake
Sips
Severe storm hits Evansville causes major damage
A fierce afternoon storm in Evansville Indiana wrecked river barges and hovtboats, toppled a new Evansville Gas Co building at an estimated 30000 dollars loss, tore down hailings and disrupted telegraph and telephone wires. Several other structures suffered severe damage as winds reached high speeds.
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Evansville
Ind
Ulis Section
Eveansville Gas Co
Canant Tti NM and Independent Factories Listed
In Indiana locations the Independent factories at Muncie Yorktoien Mation Thockport Mortford and Fort Wayne are noted among the Tiermies of the American Stramboard Co. The text references multiple plants and terms in a fragmented manner.
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Tti
Indiana
American Stramboard Co
Muncie
Yorktoien
Mation
Thockport
Mortford
Imi
Fort Wayne
PUNISHING ELECTION FRAUDS DISCUSSION IN CONGRESS
Dec 2 report from Wastington notes Representative Bartoli discusses measures to prosecute election fraud in federal courts. He cites limits on extending court powers and the need to address fraud affecting presidential or congressional elections.
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Missouri
Civendars
Alention
Mingeot
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Daris
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Vengy
Lodges Elect Officers Amid Weather Delays
Fraternal groups from Degree of Honor No 29 and No 23 announce newly elected officers after a rainy election night. Listings name Past Chief of Honor Mrs Hose Hall, Chief of Honor Mrs Cora Warnes, Lady of Honor Mrs Mary Rogers, and other posts across multiple lodges including No 2 and No 27 with dozens of members and social plans.
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Allen Lodge
Hose Hall
Cora Warnes
Mary Rogers
Sadie Skélton
Warren Rogers
M.M. Gorginn
S . Talsheimer
Rosa Werner
Auta Barnes
Meadas- Warns
E. Meleheimer
Hartiel Wae- Heth
Mattie E. Mydsker
D. L. Dye
Mi. Gro
Atrs. O. Keele
Eva Whiteman
Aline Yougter
Mollie Sehataen
Mrs. King
Mabel Craminger
Ethel Barma
Kate Boeman
Lonergan
Tasidé
Jennie Stumnts
Mary Ane Krase
Emile Archart
Cagste Clark
Recan
McKean
Neliie Lim
Me A. McClelland
Jessie Wolk
Liebman
W. J. Hess
J. WE W. Crise
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O. M. Tohneon
D—L
Strong
T. Dav
W. Davis
S—aAugust Schrodz
A. PL
Hmvox
Tyler
Ben F. Bennett
W. J. Hass
J. W. Crige
Rr .Liebman
St. Peter's Council
Philin J. Wyssdesenk N. Sehmirr
Emil Bail
Joseph NX. Stein
Local Trustees Named in County Reform Plan
Depuy Grand Kniebi Thomas Mcaughlin and Advocate Wiltiew J. Yennett lead a group naming wardens Joan J. Wolfe and Thomas Kavataugh as guard roles. Three-trustee slate includes Tryswe Tor Three Ma nte and trustees 31 vd Walsh and 61 Grimme.
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Depuy Grand Kniebi
Thomas Mcaughlin
Wiltiew J. Yennett
Joan J. Wolfe
Thomas Kavataugh
Tryswe Tor
Vd Walsh
Grimme
Suspects Held at Edgerton in Reynolds Murder Case
Three men were taken into custody at Tilgerton Ohio on suspicion of the murder of Wesley Reynolds who was shot during a bank robbery attempt Sunday morning at Westerville. One detainee reportedly injured. investigators pursue the theory that Reynolds’ revolver wounded a suspect in the bank during the crime.
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Journal-Gazette
Laporte
Tilgerton
Ohio
Wesley Reynolds
Westeillierly
Iidgerfe
Jet
Rom Reynolds
Young Hero Honored After Westville Bank Robbery
Westville mourns young hero Westey Reynolds killed by robbers at the Smith bank. Funeral attended by locals as Pinkerton detective worked the case and noted one robber was wounded. Washington session continues with president's message read and coal strike commission funding debated. House pays respects to late Representatives De Graffenreid and Sheppard.
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Westey Reynolds
Smith Bank
Westville
Pinkerton
Young Reynolds
Cay
Washington
Sitbhault
Regtbux
Canyon
Coal Strike Commission
de Graffenreid
Sheppard
Texas
House
Alger Takes Senate Seat After Death of Senator
Congress opened with President McKinley’s message to be read in full as General Russell A Alger of Michigan is sworn in to fill the vacancy left by the late Senator. The ceremony drew a large crowd and colleagues offered congratulations amid flowers as readings continued and tributes were paid to the late Charles H Russell.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Lusséll A. Alger
Michigan
McKinley
Jian
Alger
Wate Milburn
Charles H. Russell
Trans Connenticus
Bank Robbery Suspects Sighted Near Westville Indiana
Westville bank robbers may be riding near the town after a farm seizure report from LaPorte Indiana. Acker saw two men flee, one wounded in the leg, a blood soaked stocking found. Detectives flock to Westville for a $1000 reward offered by the American Bankers Association.
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Laporte
Ind
Westville
American Bank
My Association
Smith Bank
Asso
Acker
Warsaw to Lagrange Electric Railway Franchise Approved
The Warsaw city commission granted Lon J. Fleming a franchise for an 11 mile electric railway from Warsaw to Lagrange passing through eight plots near Wisuna and Wawasca lakes. Fleming represents a syndicate that plans to donate and equip the line. The route traverses the region of alum deposits, and the line would carry both freight and passengers.
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Nesobeos
Imatehtey
American Capital Wins Franchise in Cuba
A report notes American capital securing a franchise in Cuba with plans tied to street pathways and a planned resort. Details mention a group led by Mr Parks aiming to operate under a naming scheme linked to Delaware law.
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New York
Dre
Wille Parks
Fiat
Yannis Teewa
Hila
Crom
Filho
Parks
Dehaware
Coney Island
Cullom Proposes Antitrust Bill Amendment in Congress
Senate introduces amendment to the antitrust bill authorizing the attorney general and district attorneys to seek federal summons for witnesses in interstate commerce violations. Judges would compel appearance, witnesses gain protection from prosecution for disclosures while waiving self incrimination rights. Reports from firms and individuals in interstate commerce subject to attorney general scrutiny and fifty special agents may be appointed to investigate violations.
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Washington
Cullom
Wireara Oy
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Jas
Appointments Sent to Senate Named by President
President Roosevelt today sent a list of nominations to the Senate including Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr from Massachusetts for associate justice of the United States Supreme Court. Also named were Taft era appointees from Hawaii California and the District of Columbia among others including ambassadors and ministers to various countries.
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Roesdveld
Oliver Wendell Hohnes
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de Belt
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District of Columbia
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Matto Mick
Moore
le Avethald
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Ponsvania
Amissador
Germany
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Chanel Page Tryin
Inn
Commercial Club tackles Pennsylvanias petition Fort Wayne plan
Fort Wayne Commercial Club hosts a meeting on December 4 to discuss the Pennsylvania company's petition and plans to build a side track from Gay Street to Calhoun, seeking a practical operation plan and public input from members and nonmembers alike. City leaders like J V Culbertson and John S. Finess attend a prior conference with Superintendent J B Melvin to understand the proposed route and its impact on local properties and the works board.
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Fort Wayne Club
Pencapla Railway Company
Fort Wayne
J. 2
McKim
Mnp
Vy Culbertsen
Charles McCurlnol
Commercial Club
Henry Beadell
Joan Monning
Sec’y
Beadell
Olig
Peuiayl- Yania Company
Hinges
Pennsylvania Company
Fort
J. V. Culbertson
John &. Finess
Charles Metullord
J.B. Melvin
Gay
Wallace Street
Cafayette Street
Murray Street
Calhoug
Com
Shipwrecked crew rescued after perilous sea ordeal
The lost steamer Hebard crew were saved Sunday after a stormy wreck off Mamuse Point about 64 miles north of Sault Ste. Marie. First Mate Barrett and Second Mate Jackson volunteered to attempt the shore landing in a bosun's chair, as Oscar Carlsson assisted by securing the rescue line. The men endured pounding seas, two failed attempts, and one chair rescue, with Captain Ames narrowly escaping death as he was hauled to safety at dawn.
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Sault Ste. Marl
Mamuise Point
Barrett
Jackson
Oscar Carleson
Jennie Barnes
Ames
Attempt to Kill Japanese Emperor Shocks London Transit
A reported plot to derail the emperor's train near Otafu was thwarted as a swift railway response and authorities stopped the rushed action. Plotters were captured, and the incident prompted heightened security along the line.
Supreme Court Record Indianapolis Civil Motions Dec 9
Supreme Court records list motions to dismiss and apply for extensions in multiple cases. Appellees seek dismissal for failure to proceed and ex parte relief while appellants request extensions and oral argument on petitions.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Wabash Valicon
Wart Wayne & Southwestern Trac Ton Company
Wabash O
Appelie
Coal Strike Commission To Reassemble In Somanton
December 2 report notes that the united body of the anthracite coal strike commission will reconvene at Somanton to address payment and ongoing labor issues amid the broader industrial dispute.
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Coal Strike Commission
Somanton
Hearings Postponed to 7 P.M. Tomorrow by Commission
The informal conference of the commissioners ended with a sub commission report on recess duties. Divided parties failed to reach agreement last week, and while silent, the commissioners plan to hear all information from both sides. The duration of the hearing remains undetermined.
Hartford City Boy Saves County Court From Fire
A Hartford City lad alerted authorities to a blaze in the clerk's office late yesterday. He noticed flames at the window casing and helped burst an oak door to reach the fire, preventing likely widespread damage. The smoke and embers caused extensive excitement though damage was limited.
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Hartford City
Ind
Clackford
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