AFLCIO Convention Admits Colored Members Amid Debate
About 285 delegates at the twenty-first AFL convention in Scranton debated seating United Mine Workers over dues, and ordered a separate central labor union for colored workers after resolving a dispute over Richmond Virginia’s Negro membership. The session, led by President Samuel Gompers, also touched on the Central Labor Union seat from Richmond and disputes over representation and dues.
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Scranton
American Federaion of Labor
Samuel Compers
St. Thomas
College Hall
United Mine Workers
Central Labor Union
Richmond
American Federation of Labor
Jermyn
John H. Devine
Scraston Central Labor Union
Gompers
United
America
Dounsel
Gle Shain
Chicago
Brotherhood of Stationary Kemen
Welbalog
Mitchell
Soul
Central Labor Union of
Redmond
Henry Fischer
National Tobacco Workers’ Union
Seal
The
American Federa
Henry declines senatorial honors keeping eyes on home
In Indianapolis on December, Charles L. Henry of Anderson says he will not run for congress in the Eighth district and would not oppose Senator Fairbanks for the U S Senate. He plans rest after Europe and will help friends but remains out of politics. Other figures: Gary Cowgill of Wabash seeking Republican congress nomination. John H. Spencer of Washington favors Charles F. Neal for state Democratic chairman. State Senator Fortune of Jeffersonville shopped as Third district chair hopeful.
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Indianapolis
Charles L. Henry
Anderson
Europe
Denison
Congress
United States
Taim
Fairbanks
Mr. “Henry
Gary Cowgill
Wabash
Cowgill
John H. Spencer
Washington
Ind
Daviess County
Grand
Spencer
Stokes Jackson
Charles F. §. Neal
Fortune
Jeffersonville
Grand Hotel
Woman Foils Burglar With Revolver at Home
Mrs. Hiram I. Porter of 18 Koch Street repelled a nighttime burglary attempt by a man who tried the door and smashed at a site window. She fired twice. the revolver misfired then discharged through an oak door when he returned. The intruder fled. police not alerted as identity unknown.
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Hiram I. Porter
Porter
Koch Street
Ossian
Marandes
School Board Awards Contract for New Library Building
The school board awarded a contract to William Goale for a new library. Demolition of the old building begins today and will proceed rapidly. Ground cleared, construction will move forward without delay.
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Tlseu
William Goale
Iebrary Bilding
Elect District Chairman Meeting Set for Dec 28
Pursuant to the call of the Democratic State Central Committee District Chairman Wiligan Kiough yesterday notified county chairmen to convene on Saturday Dec 28 to elect delegates to the district convention for choosing a district chairman. The gathering will be at 1 20 PM in the assembly room of the courthouse. Delegates will then meet Jan 2 1902 in this city for the district chairman election.
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Demeratic State Central Committee
Wiligan Kiough Ys.terday
Batyurday
Berghof
A Iguaunty
Phi Beta Kappa presents gold key to Roosevelt
New York December 6 marks the 12th anniversary of Phi Beta Kappa in America Rutgers College sends Rev Dr P T Packman to present the society’s gold key to President Roosevelt who has held Phi Beta Kappa membership alongside Adams Jefferson Garfield and Arthur Roosevelt’s ties to the society are noted amid the commemoration.
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New York
Phi Beta Kappa
America
Rutgers College Chapter
P. T. Packman
Hoosevelt
Roosevelt
Hell
John Quincey Adlas
Pierce
Garfield
Arthur
Bonine Case: Testimony Focuses on Health and Motive
Mrs Lola Bonine facing murder charges in Ayres Jr death. Testimony centers on Bonine health at time of killing and family duties. Maurice Bonine recalls laundering routines while witness describes garments. George W Thompson testifies about overheard conversations on chemistry and medical topics.
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Washington
Dees —Ryperes
Lolanda-Bonine
James S. Ayres, Jr
Ayres
George W. Thompson
Kelmore
Bo- Bine
Mob Pursues Negro Laborer Near Peru Indiana
Dec. 5 Charles Fox superintendent of the Cincinnati Richmond and Mingle line construction gang, one mile east of Peru Indiana, was assaulted by a colored laborer, struck with a spike and jumped on, probably fatally injured. The assailant swam the Wabash and escaped. Bang and fifteen other men started pursuit and the mob threatens lynching if caught.
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Peru
Ind
Charles” Fox
Cincinnati, Richmond & Mingle
WRECK KILLS THREE AND WOUNDS DOZENS NEAR MALVERN ARK
A headend collision between two passenger trains on the St Louis Tron Mountain & Southern railroad near Malvern Ark killed three people and injured 38. The southbound St Louis Fast Rail No 3 and the northbound Little Rock and Elora No 1A collided a mile south of Malvern at 6 32 PM. Engineers Robert Heriot and Campbell acted to save lives as two engines wrecked and a southbound coach carrying African American immigrants was smashed.
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Jerry Tigeson
Saginase
Ark
Malvern
Atention
Robert Heriot
Campbell
Noth Carolina
Penrsia
Alabama
Tesar
Pioneer Fort Wayne woman Mary Wheeler dead at eighty
Mrs Mary Rockhill Wheeler longtime Allen County resident died at 6 45 AM at 13 West Main Street aged eighty after a long illness. Daughter of William Rockhill she came to the county in 1822 and lived through early frontier days. She married Frederick Tyler in 1846 and Nelson Wheeler in 1866, leaving several sons. Funeral from 163 West Main Street Saturday at 10 AM with Lindenwood interment private.
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Mary Rockhill Wheeler
Arench
Wheeler
Allen Coutiny Uni
Sart Wayne
Aglda
Louis Peltier
Wheeler Hia
Thir County
Hans Williare Rockbill
Rebecca Lee Richardson
Lebanon
Ohio
Frederick
Tyler
Willam
Huron
Daniel L
Aluc
Nelson Wheeler
Gleveton
Red ”. Tyler
Favoar
Moe
G. Nelson
Déreasee
Philo Rumsey
Omaha
Neb
LL. Craw
W. W. Ultiea
Major
Hackiey
General Wells
Little Ture
West Main Street
Lindenwood
Hugh Stewart Cannot Recover Amid Illness and Death Outlook
Hugh Stewart remains critically ill in LaPorte Indiana in a dire condition, with doctors predicting imminent death as his Thanksgiving illness worsens. The distressed report notes Bright's disease and bilious fever as his afflictions, while local news also covers a railroad company increasing capital to expand lines from Cincinnati to North Judson and onward to Chicago, with service already operating to Muncie.
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Laporte
Ind
Cincinnati, Richmond & Murcia Railroad Company
Cincinnati
North Judson
Stark
Mr Foster Lectures on Mexico in town venue
Mr Foster gave a talk on Mexico to about forty four attendees at a local society event. He discussed Mexican craft and mining activities and displayed samples, outlining their historical significance and inviting guests to engage further.
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MR. Foster
Mexico
Poulter
Christian Tanga
Aunsanths Bon Keim
Abe Styadenae
Deaners Privelelit
Amd
Wester
Tor
Aester
Judge Taylor and the Judgeship Contention
Judge Taylor, returning from St Louis, weighs candidates for a judgeship. He notes age could matter and lists Ketcham Shirley and Foulkes as contenders. The president seeks information from Indiana lawyers and officials, guiding civil service input in the contest.
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Taylor
St. Louie
Washington
Ketcham
Shirley
Indiana
Foulkes
Shirey
Indiana Friends
Poulke
Civil Service
Fleurel
Muncie Steel Plants to Be Enlarged
Chief Engineer Sly of the American Sheet Steel Company reports plans for Midland Steel Works expansion in Muncie Ind. Six more mills would cost about 250000 dollars, creating nearly 400 new jobs. The project aims to handle more business and does not require dismantling other plants.
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Muncie
Ind
Sly
American ~Sheet Steel ‘Company
Pittsburg
Midland Steel Works
Trust
Beard
Mrs Murphy Dies After Sudden Stroke In St Joe Township
Anna Murphy 60, wife of A D Murphy, of St Joe township, suffered an apoplexy while enroute to town with her sister Mrs Culbertson and died two hours later at the home of Mr Weikert near the old toll gate on the St Joe road. Dr Bower could not save her. The funeral will be held Sunday at Harlan Cemetery.
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Anna Murphy
St. Joe Township
Culbertson
Weikert
St. Joe Road
Tawi
Bower
A. D. Murphy
Harlan Cemetery
Improvements for Winona Assembly Plans New Buildings
Warsaw Ind Dec 5 Thomas Wane Chicago Sol G Dickle Indian apolog the Rev Henry W Johnson South Bend EA K Hackett EB F arnelle of Fort Wayne formed the new executive committee of Winona assembly meeting here today and decided on the number of new buildings for Winona Plans for the proposed choss industrial school were considered and work will commence at once Secretary Dickie returned recently from Europe to secure lecturers for the coming season's program.
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Warsaw
Ind
Thomas Wane
Chicago
Sol G. Dickle
Europe
Nuccessti Io
Stagon
Court of Inquiry Finds Schley Guilty in Five Counts
New York reports a court of inquiry has found Rear Admiral Schley culpable on several counts. The inquiry centers on his conduct during the Cuban campaign, including the delay of the squadron off Cienfuegos and the failure to destroy the Caloos. The proceedings promise further dispatches as officials respond.
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Court OF Inquiry
Schley
New York
Dee
Wanbington
Treo Arals
Appelfiens
Cienfuegos
R Ravons
Koy
le Voul
Calon
Agochilad Press Co
Ue Pregs
Herr Rebel Arouses Reichstag With Eloquent Tariff Protest
Dee Verlin reports from Berlin on a dramatic session as Rebel leader Bebel rouses the Reichstag against higher duties on grain. He and crowding deputies debate the hunger tariffs, clashing with Count Von Buelow who defends industrial interests.
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Verlin
Dee
Telekstas
Herr Bebel
Werr Nissen
Bebel
Senators McComas and Hoar Talk on Anarchists
Washington December 5 Senator McComas of Maryland delivered an extended speech on anarchy in the senate and was followed by Mr Hoar of Massachusetts who spoke on difficulties in handling anarchists. McComas argued congress can empower a law punishing murder or assault on the president with intent to incite such acts and urged rigid immigration provisions for deporting alien anarchists. The remarks included a detailed examination of regal authorities and the dangerous doctrines involved.
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Washington
Senator McComas
Maryland
Senate
Hoar
Massachusetts
IL. McGomas
Congress
What Indians Are Doing in Washington
President Roosevelt entertains a broad group of officials at the White House dinner. Guests include Hay, Root, Foraker, Morgan, Lodge, Hale, Cockrell, Fairbanks, McEnery, Quarles, Glappr, Hitt, Cooper, William S. Moody, and General Leonard Wood. William Dudley Foulke nominated to civil service commissioner. Beveridge likely temporary chairman of territories committee. Senator Sewall ill and absent. A. D. Marsh of Winchester to be pension agent at Indianapolis. Leighty’s term ends January 10. Pettit named for unrevealed recess post. Continued on page five.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Hay
Root
Foraker
Morgan
Lodge
Hale
Cockrell
Fairbanks
McEnery
Quarles
Glappr
Hitt
Cooper
William S. Moody
Leonard Wood
A. D. Marsh
Winchester
United States
Indianapolis
L.J. Monks
United States Circuit Court
Wes
J. D. Leighty
Mr. Marsh
Senate
Mayor Jones Quits Toledo Humane Board Over Abandonment Death Views
Toledo mayor Siamuel S. Jones resigns from the Toledo Humane Society board after its president James M. Brown asserts that a man who deserts his children should be put to death. Jones letters his respect for the society but says he cannot serve if its stance implies killing men for child abandonment. The annual report cites a harsh sentiment contrasting Ohio law penalties for desertion with other crimes.
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Toledo
Siam‘uel SE. Jones
The
Toledo Humane Soely
James M. Brown
American Humana Society
Toledo Thimans Society
Ohio
Mayor Jones
Brows
Kit
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Fort
Wayne
Wae
William Rock
Hill
Allen
Storm
Samuel D. Storm
Mottpelier
St. Joseph's
John
Montpelier
James Shapp
Charles Strack
Hugh Stewart
Dore
Bright
North Jugson
C. c. Shirley
Kakumno
Fair Winona
Count von Buelow
Teller
Germany
M’comas
William Dudley Foulke
Beveridge
Sewall
Senator Beveridge
Capitol
Henry G. Pettit
Jones
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