Great Debate At Cincinnati Church Over Labor and Wages
In Cincinnati a Methodist group debated church and labor with Rev Dor Hec Tenmimeys urging rights for workers and employers. Dr W D Cole argued two sides to the question, condemning wage overreach while defending fair wages and church support for workers. In Scranton a funeral parade incident saw nonunion drivers rejected, then persuaded to carry the deceased, with employers threatening to pull carriages if objections recur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Dor
Tenmimeys
Meth Oflist Episcopal Church
W. D. Cole
Plan Declared A Failure In Labor Discussions
Ministers and Dr. Cole discuss labor plans while Dr. Jennings calls the plan a failure elsewhere. He urges limits as wage pressures rise and cautions against boycotts and Sunday night revelry affecting workers. He argues workers miss church by choice and blames the whisky bill for their conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole
Jennings
Injunction Bars Federation From Labor Listing Names
Washington December 24 Justice Gould grants a temporary injunction against the American Federation of Labor at the instance of the Buck Stove and Range Company of St Louis. The order forbids publishing the company name on patronage lists or urging boycotts and from interfering with employees who refuse to patronize the company. The January issue of The Federationist prints the company name despite the court ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gould
Supreme Court of the District of Columbian
American Federation of Taubor
Ieek Stove
Ranewe Compina
St Louis
Fats
Ameri Ean
Tarbor
Buck Stove Aid Rane Company
St. Loutis
Une Fair
Ehforedieing
Boveotl Tassiist
American Federation of Harbor
Dist
Noo
Philadelphia transit strike threat clarified by committee
Philadelphia Prec 2a reports the executive committee of the street and elevator workers empowered by the local union branch to call a strike if the Philadelphia Rapid Transit company refuses wage increases and better conditions. The committee states no strike will be called before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Ajudlecomaed Association of Street and Eleethe Avid Way Mioployes
Phila-delplin Wapid ‘Pransit
Christus
MUST GO TO PRISON Macon Georgia Creene and Gaynor
Dee 24. Supreme Court denial of certiorari ends chance to avert prison term for Creene and Gaynor in the Captain Carter harbor improvement fraud case. They face four years in prison and a $500000 fine after years of legal fights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Captain Carter
United States
Hat challenge ends in near tragedy at Imperial brawl
In Imperial Cah December 24, O Sturgill and Jim Owens quarrel during drinking. Owens fires at six feet, hitting Sturgill in the head, top of skull blown away. Sturgill presumed dead then. He survives with skull injury and Owens is held. Sturgill not blaming Owens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial
Cah
O. Sturgill
Jim Owens
Owens
Sturgill
Owes
Sture@ill
Fisherman Fights 11-Foot Swordfish in rough seas
Lorenzo Zogletti, a fisherman near San Diego, battled a huge swordfish outside the bay after hooking it. The swordfish drove its sword through the gunwale, injuring Zogletti's right hand so severely that doctors fear loss of use. The fish measured eleven feet and weighed 425 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Cal
Lorenzo Zogletti
Zogletti
Zocgiletti
Arrested as a Counterfeiter in Eldorado Indiana
Clyde Robinson, 23, was arrested in Eldorado Indiana on counts of making and passing counterfeit money. Officers found a complete coinage setup and partially completed bills at his home. He admitted guilt and has lived in the town all his life, belonging to the Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldorado
Clyde Robinson
The
Baptist Church
Private Funeral for Mallory Senator Mallory of Florida
In line with his dying telegram to the sergeant at arms the late United States Senator Stephen J Mallory of Florida will not have an official funeral. It will be private and without ostentation. No congressional committees will be appointed and any attendants present will do so unofficially.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Stephen J. Mallory
Florida
Congress
Wife Didn’t Know He Was So Rich in Rail Yard Death
In Chicago a railroad section hand named David Bider was killed by a switch engine in the railroad yards. Police found 88,028 sewn in his coat, unrecognized by his wife who believed he had only a small earnings. The fortune, tied to gambling proceeds, remained unknown to his spouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Po- Hce
David Bider
Chicago and Northwestern
Whier
American torpedo-boat returns to port for repairs
The torpedo boat which had sailed from Port of Spain toward Rio Janeiro on its way to Puente returned after an engine mishap on the Lawrence. The damage is not serious and repairs are expected within a day. The Arethusa supply ship has proceeded to Para.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port of
Spain
Patrons urged to notify office on missed paper delivery
Readers are asked to inform the office about missed issues to help improve service. The notice emphasizes prompt reporting so replacements can be arranged and regular delivery can be restored.
Humphreys' Veterinary Specifics Advertisement Claims Cure All
An old-time advert lists Humphreys' Veterinary Specifics curing diseases of horses cattle sheep dogs hogs and poultry by acting on sick parts. It names many conditions from lung fever milk fever and diarrhea to miscarriage and ulcers and promises a ten specific remedies book mailed free on request from Humphreys Medicine Co New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphreys’ Medicine Co
Col
Wiliam and
John Streets
New York
New York Republicans Endorse Hughes for President
The Republican club of New York City endorsed Governor Charles Evans Hughes for the presidential nomination urging cooperation nationwide to secure his nomination and election. Nine members opposed the resolution, arguing only that endorsing Hughes now would be unwise. Detroit official Truman Newberry backed Taft, urging Michigan to support Taft from the start as the party’s nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Republican Club
Hughes
Charles Evans Hughes
United States of America
Fox Hughes
Ton
Taft
Tle Siidt
Wart
Mwe
Michigan
Pere
Michigai
Democratic national convention plans revealed at Taggart event
Freuedriek Springs Indiana hosts announce details for the next national convention. Thomas Paccare chairs the Democratic committee and Cherian Pagesrt signs the theme with Urey Woodson. Denver is set as the meeting site on July 7 with state delegations and a special committee lineup listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freuedriek Springs
Ind
Thomas Paccare
Cherian Pagesrt
Nations
Urey Woodson
Wentucky
Denver
Agenrt
Rover Co Sullivan
Chicago
Datkbaiat
Gnade
Notuni
Mitek
Waulfalos
Johnston
Houston
U. Medias
Gratton
West
Wye
Clark Tiowell
Atlnuta, Gat
Lawton and His Views Reflected in Roosevelt Era Elevation
Fragmentary report notes Lawton and Josten discuss President Roosevelt during the Granger era. The account hints at a statement on the event and its reflection in national policies. Names appear but details are incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josten
New York
Dutetyview
Presider
Roosevelt
Gras
Johnson for vice president amid Roosevelts election talk
Rawson accuses that Roosevelt's victory is necessary to prevent national disaster and warns any other Republican or Bryan would please New York financiers who could fund both parties. Lawson calls Bryan clean and incorruptible while the money power hopes to expose him by showing his early weakness in a near impossible crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Johnson
Minnesota
Rawson
Roosevelt
William J. Bryan
New York
Lawson
Bryan
New England Society Dinner Honors Governor Hughes
At a New England society dinner General Woodford praised Governor Hughes as "that really great chief executive." The audience applauded as Woodford concluded and a letter of regret from Hughes was read by the toastmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Immigration up in November at U S ports
Washington reports a 25 percent rise in total U S immigration for November compared with 1906, with 117,476 newcomers and 1,304 returned for various reasons. Russia shows a 25 percent jump to 25,213, while six month total reads 678,375, up 18 percent. Japanese arrivals nearly identical year over year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Bureau of Immigration
Russky Won
Russia
New Hampshire Returns to Yard After Successful Trial
Camden N J Dec 24 The battleship New Hampshire has returned to New York Shipbuilding company yards after a successful trial off the Maine coast The warship will soon be handed over to the government The battleship proved herself very speedy during the trial
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
N. J
New Hampshire
New York Shipbuilding Company
Maine
Taft Visits Mother's Grave in Cincinnati
Secretary Taft arrived from Washington on business tied to his mother Louisa M M Taft estate. He visited Mrs Taft's grave at Spring Grove Cemetery and returned to the capital last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Taft
Washington
Louisa MM. Taft
Spring Grove Cemetery
Hitchcock Accuser Pleads Guilty in New York
Hugo Voecks, brother of Elsie Voecks, pleaded guilty to an indictment charging extortion against comedian Raymond Hitchcock. The plea was entered before Judge Rosalsky who planned to pronounce sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitchcock
New York
Hugo Voecks
Elsie Voecks
Chairges
Raymond Hitchcoeck
Rosalsky Sudh
Christmas flowers and gifts from Louis Bauscher Florist
A choice lot of poinsettias cy Cla m en and primrose in bloom for Christmas plus palms ferns carnations chrysanthemums and more as table decor or gifts. Call 306 or 678 Adams St for Greenhouses Louis Bauscher Florist. Fancy vests in all styles and patterns from 1.00 to 36.00 Golden Eagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Eagle
Diverse 1907 World News Snippet Feeds Many Events
The report notes Christian Science aid to the poor, 46 bodies found at Jacob's Creek, and mine operations at Goldfield. It mentions Lord Welkin as a British scientist buried near Newton, Panama excavation volumes, Governor Hughes improving from grip, and Stewart Tirdle at Prempstead. Also cited are royals in Algourie, liquor cases in Minneapolis, a county treasurer’s son killed, a teen killed in a Pennsylvania pit, a nitrate movement in Chile, and coastal fence orders for Water Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada Craldfield
Goldfield
Sev
Wil
Lord Welgin
Westminster Abbey
Esnug Newton
Washington
Governor Hughes
New York
Stewart Tirdle
Prempstead
Long Eshaid
Hyde
Harry S. New
Republican Nation Committee
Seg
Algouie
Midh
M. Diude
Norway
Sweden
Pentaark
Dir Oc. House
United States
Minneapolis
Charles Vance
Vance
Lan Claire
Wis
John M. Moorehead
Tola Grove
Chile
Watervleif
N.O
Water dues notice for January Ist 1906 payment terms
Due January Ist, 1908. Semi annual water rates payable at Water Company office behind Kirst National Bank. Pay in full in advance to receive a 10 percent discount. Office open evenings. December 190? to January Ist inclusive. Freeport Water Co. 12-16d1-1
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirst National Bank
Freepory Water Co
Daily Journal Goes Citywide Delivery for 10 Cents
The Daily Journal announces citywide newspaper delivery at ten cents, expanding access to readers across the area. The move aims to boost circulation and convenience, offering affordable daily news to residents in all neighborhoods.
Safety first in railways faces big problem
Washington reports widespread interest in reducing wrecks as the Interstate Commerce Commission considers safety devices and block signaling. Railroads test many inventions yearly, but adoption is slow. debates over the best block signal system and the D rail linger, with engineers pushing tests and costs mounting for possible universal updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Lfe
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pennsylvania Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission Committee
Casey's Catch Goes Awry in Old Time Fishing Tale
A New York Sun humor piece recounts Casey claiming he and three companions caught sixty fish from a trip by the bell buoy. He struggles to tally the group, mixing up numbers as he counts the four fishermen. The gag ends with Casey admitting the others swindled him out of three fish twenty times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey
New York Sun
Kelleys
Finnegan
Sey
His Conception of a Joke
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quip notes a banker prank. The teller asks to withdraw 507 dollars, the banker replies certainly, prompting the teller to reveal he had no money in the bank. The humor hinges on the bank balance ruse and the teller’s laugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tlow
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Effie’s Birthday Joy Quip Amid Party Games
A lighthearted vignette from Woman's Home Companion recalls Effie at a birthday party where a mother asks if she is happy. Effie responds she has never been happier, adding she could not be happier unless she became bigger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie
Dental health notes from colonial observations
A Munich medical journal notes that the whiteness of African peoples’ teeth is often attributed to diet and climate, but asserts natives take special care of their teeth and know many remedies for dental diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medizinische Wochenschrift
DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills advertised locally
The advertisement promotes DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills for a weak back bladder inflammation backache and weak kidneys. Sold by Wm F JungKunz druggist at 85 Stephenson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Him
Scranton
Ae Caf
Liverymen’s and Undertakers’ Association
Employers’ Association
Fuenerals
Buck Company
Federation
Teameters
Strke
Greene
Gaynor
Mallory
A. A.ufeverr
Curis
Gstemper
Eph
K.K
Uukes
Farey
Pacadios
THEY
Indorse
New York City
Newberry
Taggart
Tom Lawson
Detroit
Truman
Secretary of the Navy
Thuman H
Newhkerry
Lawwion
Mim- Bryan
Visita
Christian Science Institution
Daily Journal
Interstate Commerce
Lueckh
New York Hotel
Galena St
Humor OF the Hour
Jane Loudon
Grand Opera House
Lane
M.S. Hart's Sanitary Laundry
Ohtoago ST
Signet Phon S
OF Freeport
VaavEt
Omy
BAS
Win. Mallon Hee
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!