Harriman Thoughts Clash With Ryan In Equitable Inquiry
New York December 16 Harriman testified that when Ryan sought control of Hyde stock he offered to share power and name trustees if Ryan acted with pure motives. Ryan denied and Harriman said he warned against action using political influence. Harriman described tests and said he opposed any legislation aiding the Alexander faction. He cited consulting Higgins and Nixon and denied thwarting Ryan’s plans.
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Anthracite Miners Back Demands at Union Convention
Shamokin Pa Dec 16 The tri district convention of the United Mine Workers endorsed resolutions sent to a special committee to present demands to coal operators. Delegates vow stronger watch for night shifts and union recognition while seeking 10 to 20 percent wage increases. Details of the committee’s list remain secret until operators are consulted. final agreement could keep specific terms confidential.
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United Mine ‘Workers
Waliway Fireman and Rate-Kixing in Beoria
In Beoria Illinois on December 16 the advisory board of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Wiremen met to decide on eye legislation and adjourned after empowering Grand Master Hanahan to determine the fire crew stance. Subsequent notes report Castro dropping an objectionable phrase and protests to France. Dunkirk New York schools closed due to spreading cerebro spinal meningitis. Pentel C Gilman of Baltimore elected president of the No Civil Service Reform League at a German public event.
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Pfister Is Not Guilty In Larceny as Bailee Case
Milwaukee judge declares Charles J. Pfister innocent of larceny as bailee after full hearing. Pfister acted as stakeholder in a Milwaukee effort by Wisconsin Rendering to obtain a garbage contract, with $14,000 in his possession. He condemns the indictment as false and cruel and hopes no innocent man endures the ordeal.
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Brazee
Charles J. Pfister
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Wisconsin Rendering Company
Rosy Picture of Holiday Trade Across Markets
New York December 16 R G Dun and Co Weekly Review of Trade reports holiday trade as the principal commercial feature with retail sales surpassing records and liberal supplementary orders. Staples show steady movement while jobbing and manufacturing prepare for spring with little idle machinery and wage increases effective January 1. Failures total 239 in the U.S. and 27 in Canada, down from last year’s 276 and 25 respectively.
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R. G. Dun & Co
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United States
Canada
Emperor declares manifesto unalterable will in speech
London dispatch reports Emperor’s reception of a patriotic delegation including Prince Scherbatoft and nobles who favor autocracy. He urged progress only by his manifesto, calling it the complete expression of his inflexible will. Also notes Judge Ryland’s death and Fitzmaurice's appointment under secretary for foreign affairs.
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Count de Witte
John &. Ryland
Lexington
Lord Edmond Fitzmaurice
Dougherty's deficit amount may be increased to $400000
Auditors say the Everitt committee will report a shortage in N C Dougherty late school superintendent accounts totaling just over 400000 for five years plus earlier years. Yearly shortages include 1905 40000 1904 90000 1903 80000, with about 110000 over two preceding years. Real estate rents are in arrears and the bank charged with the board’s property care is criticized. Unsecured total about 200000. legal action possible against Peoria National Bank.
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Everitt Auditing Committee
N. C. Dougherty
Dougherty
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Belvidere woman dies after failed suicide attempt
Amanda Tedmore, living with Mrs. M N Harmon of Belvidere, gash ed her throat and walked to Rock River hoping to drown herself. After failing to die she crawled back to the road and died. Despondency over ill health is blamed. In Rock Island a dealers group adopted Roosevelt rate reform and elected officers J G Dabler Princeton as president and J A Montellus Piper City as secretary treasurer.
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M. N. Harmon
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Atnojs Inplements Dealers’ Association
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Roosevelt
J. G. Dabler
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J.A. Montellus
Piper City
Danvers teacher wounded by pupil during attempted chastisement
Dec. 16 Bloomington HL reports in Danvers public school a 1 year old pupil resisting corporal punishment wounded teacher Miss Josephine Crow. The boy allegedly drew a knife and stabbed her twice during the chastisement attempt.
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George Stover
Josephine Crow
Danvers
Hhli
Kuite
Fifer Resigns as Interstate Commerce Commissioner
Bloomington HL reports that EFifer resigned, presenting the notice to President Roosevelt on November 4. The resignation takes effect January 1 and was accepted, ending the matter per officials.
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Bloomington
Wefer
Interstate Commerce Commissioner
Roosevelt
Bud Williams Disappearance Probed by Four Farmers
Four farmers joined a Wabash River search near Carmi Illinois on December 16 seeking clues to the fate of Bud Williams. The expedition aimed to locate him amid a growing mystery surrounding his vanishing.
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Bud Williams
Carmi
Ill
Wabash
Lighting Proposals for Freeport Illinois City Lights
Sealed proposals from lighting contractors are invited by the Freeport city clerk for a five year city lighting contract from April 6, 1906, to April 6, 1911. Bids include 2000 candle power street lights and 60 candle power gas or incandescent options with tiered pricing, must specify lamp make, include a $1,000 certified check, and bond of $5,000. bids due 3 p.m. January 2, 1906. The city reserves right to reject any bid.
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Illinois
Iid City
WM. Waterstradt
Conservatory of Music Seeks Catalogue Listings
All branches of music instrumental and vocal at the Conservatory of Music. Call at 401 Wilcoxon Building for catalogue. 10-28 tf.
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