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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1907
Page
3
A legal brief accuses the American Federation of Labor and multiple unions of coordinating a boycott against Standard Oil through a nationwide labor campaign. It cites delays to policy bills and press pressure while asserting the company operates legally and ethically amid a broader fight over its influence. The filing lists 173 unions potentially affected and seeks an injunction against alleged interference with business.
The Bucks Store and Range company of St. Louis led by its president seeks a permanent injunction against American Federation of Labor officers and related unions. The suit claims unlawful conspiracy to injure the business and aims to bar boycotts and the use of the unions' unfair lists, including prohibitions on publishing the union organ with the plaintiff’s name on the lists.
James Whittinger, 28, arrested in Lafayette and brought to Crawfordsville, confessed to killing Clarence Humboldt Summerfield in the McCoy woods near Clarks Hill. He described driving from Lafayette with Summerfield, a beer drink, and the shot that ended the man, then fled toward Danville, Illinois. The dun horse remains missing as investigators pursue further details.
An OCR fragment hints at a historical setting with terms like distinguished Lord and sister, Brit ish burg, suggesting a formal, period tone without full context. The readable bits imply social ranks and place names but lack concrete events or identities to confirm a clear news item.
Chicago August 16 The general strike order issued by President Small did not alter the city’s situation. Most potential strikers were already out and no new disclosures followed. Telegraph and railroad operators, firms on the board of trade, and Associated Press circuits faced varying responses as talks of arbitration emerged and a peaceful settlement appeared possible. President Small received a large, partisan crowd upon arriving. his wife Mrs Small aided by a reception committee amid cheers, while Secretary Russell accompanied by Wesley discussed strategies at Geneva Illinois.
The general strike order against the Commercial Telegraphers’ union and supporters across the United States has had no impact in New York. The move has extended disruptions to smaller cities where telegraphers stayed at their keys until today. The Associated Press resumes local service to minor points previously out.
In New York influential interests seek a quick settlement of the commercial telegraphers strike. Negotiations are under way for a meeting between telegraph company representatives and striking operators. President Keefe of the Longshoremen's union says he is in touch with eastern developments.
Chicago aug 16 every commercial telegrapher not under contract is ordered to strike immediately secretary wesley russell announced this morning after a conference with president small president perham and o r t secretary quick under afl president gompers presiding at the br ighs house the board of strategy of four members will oversee actions about 5000 operators expected to join and over 100 cities already affected as plans to deter labor actions unfold through mutual decisions and coordinated efforts across major companies and cities
Daniel L. Russell, head of the strikers strategy board, accuses telegraph firms of sending false reports to spur outside stampedes. He vows to name fifty deserters since last Friday and previews a court bid with Attorney General Jackson to annul Western Union and Postal charters. Strikers unveil The Fair Play paper edited by Russell, while asserting spies and railroad schemes to lure operators away from New York.
The note announces an imminent move to 130 E. Berry Street and a big sale starting Friday at 8:30 am. The current stock is large and must be reduced quickly due to a smaller, basementless new store room. The owners promise the sale will be worth attending and urge patience for the move.
B. Thing & Co announces The Shoe Hustlers with a teaser to visit tomorrow near the post office at 130 E. Berry St. for the big Red Boot display and sale.
A detailed table shows the remonstrance and dry status across Indiana. It lists township and ward figures, popula tions affected, and gains from remonstrance, noting 171 wet townships made dry and eight dry county seat towns with no dry cities. The report credits the State Anti Saloon League and allied agencies with pushing statewide prohibition efforts.
The text notes that many youths attend Valparaiso University in Valparaiso Indiana for its accredited status and the option to take work in other departments without extra tuition. It proclaims the school highly worthy of public confidence and states the thirty-fifth year opens September 3.
Reported incidents show Harry Zentner under seventeen arrested for drunkenness after failing to name liquor sources. He was held until Monday. Other cases include William Berry and William Brookshire loitering, Edward Baker and Edward Jones fined for drunkenness, Gustav Willig given a chance, Joseph Hartzell fined after taunting a policeman, and Salaam Dirghan’s shawl theft case continued.
Rev Bliewenicht was installed at the German Lutheran church succeeding Rev Carl Zschache who resigned due to advanced age. The ceremony led by Rev Franke was well attended by clergy and lay members. Zschache, a longtime leader now stepping down after decades of service, expressed his readiness to retire from active ministry.
Dr M F Schick bought the northeast Main and Clinton block last Saturday through Val Rochellagerer. The I Strass liquor and L J Libbing stores vacate soon as Indiana Paint and Varnish and Libbing relocate to a new multi story building. sales totals around 16 thousand dollars.
Lansing Mich Aug 20 Professor E E Bogue head of the department of forestry at Michigan Agricultural College died yesterday after a lingering illness. He held a national reputation as a forestry expert at 42 years old. He previously was professor of botany at Oklahoma University. He leaves a widow and adopted daughter.
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