Sinews of War Voted by Gompers and Executive Committee
Norfolk, Nov 19 Amer ican Federation of Labor votes without dissent to fund anti boycott defense in Van Cleave Buck suit. It empowers President Gompers and the executive council to assess 1 cent per capita tax on affiliated unions for defense and other fights. Also backs immigration exclusion from Asia and Pacific islands and urges eight hour day and universal federation of trades unions.
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Norfolk
American Federation of Labor
van Claire- Buck
Tne Junction
Washington
Manufacturers’ Association
Crompers
Coun
Federation
Asia
Pacific Ocean
United States
Young
Russia
Tse
Explosions Follow Berger Speech At Federation
Delegate Victor Berger urged opposing organized militia and arming citizens to resist the militia. He claimed the militia would back strikebreakers. After his speech, inflated paper bags exploded behind the hall causing laughter from President Gompers as Berger's resolution was defeated.
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Victor J. Berger
Federation
United States
Berger
Gompers
Injunction Hailed to Prevent Rail Tieups
Judge Tasel in the United States circuit court grants a temporary injunction for the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad restraining the Switchmen's Union of North America Buffalo lodge No 1 and officers from breaking an existing agreement. Returnable Nov 20. Shippers fear tieups during harvest rush as union seeks higher pay and threatens a general strike.
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Buffalo
Tasel
United States Circuit Court
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
Switchmen's Union of North America
Buffalo Lodge
Switchmen's Union
Wich
Eight Hour Day Enforced in Washington Printers Unions
In Washington, on November 19, the eight hour workday becomes effective for printing pressmen pressfeeders folders gatherers and bookbinders under the International Pressmen's Union and International Brotherhood of Bookbinders. Five non union offices retain the longer schedule.
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Washington
International Pressmen's Union
International Brotherhood of Bookbinders
Injunction Blocks General Strike by Printing Pressmen
New York Nov 10 the eight hour workday demand of the printing pressmen union faced a nationwide strike but injunctions secured by the Typothetae halted the movement.
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New York
Printing Pressimen's
Typothetae
Supreme Court Action Over Boycott Against Buck Stove Tange Co
In the district supreme court a motion for a temporary injunction was pressed by Buck Stove and Range Company of St Louis to restrain the American Federation of Labor from alleged boycott actions. The labor group was represented by Attorneys Jackson M. Truston and Spell Hyes.
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Con Mudd Herste Thslee Ge
Tistriet Supreme Court
Buck Stove and Tange Company
St. Louis
American Federation of Labor
Attorneya Jackson MM Tiuston and
Spell Hiyes
Incendiary Fire Attempt Strikes Cuban Government Palace
In Santiago Cuba on November 19 an assailant attacked the civil government department of the palace with four gasoline canisters. He opened one can sparked a blaze as he slashed it with a knife and lit the liquid. Fire teams and palace officials battled the flames, preventing greater damage to the building and its draperies. The perpetrator fled. motive unknown.
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Santiago
Cuba
Aoan
Walk Says Walker Weston In Cleveland Speech
Cleveland dispatch reports Edwhard Payson Weston the aged pedestrian on his second Portland to Chicago tramp preached walking as a cure and urged living for others. He advised prunes, moderate smoking, and avoiding liquor, plus daily walks and cold baths to beat the blues.
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Cleveland
Edwhard Payson Weston
Portland
Chicago
Weston
Tony
They Plead for In God We Trust Motto on Coins
In New York in November the Presbyterian Ministers' association adopted a resolution urging the nationwide display of the motto In God We Trust on gold coins. The action reflects a push by church leaders for national recognition of the phrase.
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New York
Nov
Presbyterian Ministers’ Association
Snow Delivers Six Inches in Western Nebraska
Sidney reports six inches of snow in western Nebraska with no wind and mild temperatures. The wintry conditions affect travel while keeping weather calm overall.
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Nebraska
Sidney
Neb
Archbishop Brughesi bans Catholic Protestant marriages
A pastoral letter from Archbishop Brughesi of Montreal prohibits Roman Catholics from marrying Protestants. The dispatch lists other varied items including a fire at J. T. Case Company causing $200,000 in damage and the deaths of two firemen W. H. White and Q. M. Hartman.
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Brughesi
Montreal
W. H. White
Q. M. Hartman
J. T. Case Company
Arge
N. 10
Massachusetts
Denis Castigaun
Metropolitan Hospital
Blackwell’s Island
N.Y
Mississippi River Commission
St. Louis
Brussels
Walsh
Chicago
Anderson
National Association of State Universities
Washington
Patrons urged to notify office on missed newspaper delivery
Readers who do not receive their paper regularly are asked to inform the office. The notice requests timely reports to ensure service and address delivery gaps.
La Follette Launched in Minnesota Banquet Support
A La Follette presidential movement kickoff in St Paul follows a banquet at the Commercial Club under Minnesota Ship and Receivers association auspices. Key Republicans present include Moses Clapp and A Q Eberhardt with Lenroot and Freer as Wisconsin and state aides. Taft opposition cited by James Peterson, urging stance against re election of Foraker. Committees named to organize La Follette efforts in St Paul and Minneapolis.
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St. Paul
Robert M. Laboilette
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Pers'and
Receeivers'association
Ammons
United States
Moses Clapp
A. Q. Eberhard
Cummins
Iowa
LaFollette
la Follette
Trvine L. Lenroot
J. A. Freur
Tix
Lenroot
Eberhardt
Labollette
Minneapolis
Arthur Christopherson
Arthur Jones
Bryan to Indiana Democrats in Lafayette speaks on Roosevelts policy
William Bryan addressed about 3,000 at the Jackson City banquet in Lafayette Indiana criticizing President Roosevelt for financial stringency and blaming Wall Street gamblers. He favored postal savings banks, attacked currency hoarding, and praised Democratic tariff and rate regulation stands while noting Roosevelt borrowed planks from the Democratic platform.
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Lafayette
Tud
William Bryan
Ace Dpemperts
Jackson Ciut
Roosevelt
Bryan
Wall Street
Nebraska
Levan Cil
Tie
Kenosevelt
Nebraskon
Explorer vows bold dash in automobile pursuit
An exchange shows the Explorer optimistic about locating the pole within a vast distance using his machine as the reporter questions the odds. The dialogue implies a bold chase on the road and a probing approach to reach the target far afield.
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Puck
Best remedy for mothers to use is Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup
A dated advertisement promotes Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup as a safe remedy for mothers. It notes the syrup tastes similar to maple sugar, contains no opiates, and is sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz, a druggist located at 85 Stephenson Street.
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Kennedy
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson Street
Wall Street Expectant as Roosevelt Goes Ahead with Relief Plan
Washington November 1 President Roosevelt receives praise from across the nation for his financial relief measures. Telegraphs from New York Chicago and other cities reach the White House while Cortelyou at the Treasury handles requests for new certificates of indebtedness. The public is told these certificates may act as government bonds or currency, backed by gold reserves, with 12 1 2 percent monthly interest. Lawmakers in both parties discuss specifics but agree that financial relief will be the first order of business when Congress reconvenes.
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Washington
Roosevelt
New York
Chicago
White House
Cortelyou
Treasury Department
Buffalo
Bulfilo
Treasury
SAC
Easi
Houses
Congress
House of Representatives
Gratification at Gotham as Panama and treasury bonds issued
New York bankers applaud the government plan to relieve the market with a 50 million Panama bond issue and 160 million in one year certificates. The move is expected to draw idle money from private funds, ease currency premiums, and restore normal money market conditions, with gold engagements likely to cease. Banks anticipate strong demand for one year certificates and use of Panama bonds as circulation basis. Subscriptions to a 100 million loan in TRAC reached 508,260,800.
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New York
Treasury
Panama
Europe
TRAC
Death of Asheville Clubman in Buckshot Blunder
The body of James D. Carrier was found near Newton after a field blast left part of his jaw and face blown away. An early Asheville clubman, Carrier had lived in the city about twenty years after coming from Bay City Michigan. The article notes a later historical comparison showing ship lengths from 200 feet in 1540 to 875 feet in 1907 illustrating the rise of ocean going vessels.
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Asheville
N. G
James D. Carrier
Newton
N.C
Carrier
Bay City
Mich
Kodol Digestant for Dyspepsia and Digestive Troubles
Reliable digestant Kodol touted for dyspepsia including heart burn belching and other digestion troubles. Described as pleasant to take and providing prompt relief. Sold by Wm. F. Jungkans druggist located at 86 Stephenson Street.
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Wm. F. Jungkans
Stephenson Street
Toselli Refuses Public Appearance With Wife Denies Contract
Italian pianist Enrico Toselli, who wed Countess Montignoss, declined to have his wife appear at his Warsaw concerts, citing dignity. The manager broke the contract after the condition was rejected.
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Florence
Enrico Toselli
Enrico Toselle
Frederick August of
Saxony
Warsaw
Russian Poland
Signora Toselli
Taft plans hinder greeting with German ruler
Berlin reports regret that Secretary Taft cannot be entertained or visit Emperor William due to his travel plan changes. It states he had no special aim in altering his itinerary, but the German ruler would have welcomed the distinguished U.S. citizen and an exchange of views.
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Berlin
Taft
William
England
United States
First Fatal Skating Accident in Hudson Wisconsin
November 19 reports the drowning of six year old Stein Nelson and eight year old Hans Hanson while skating on Lake St. Croix in Hudson Wisconsin. The tragedy marks the first fatal skating accident recorded in the area this season.
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Hudson, Wis
Stein Nelson
Hans Hanson
Lake St. Croix
Chicago Markets Report From Nov 18 Trading Floor
Chicago Board of Trade quotes show mixed wheat corn oats and livestock prices with cash market results and receipts across winter wheat red and white varieties. Pork lard short ribs cattle hogs sheep and calves reflect varied demand as market activity slows in Buffalo and regional outlets.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Nofs
Indiana
Wisconsin
Buffalo
Biffalo
N.Y
Punning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Mast Buffalo
Ae Bou
Going and Coming Harper joke caption draws praise
A young artist shows his wife a painting for a wealthy patron. She compliments the work but jokes that the sheep appear more like clouds, adding a playful quip about the clouds being just a tad dearer. The lighthearted moment appears in Harper's Weekly tone.
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Harper’s Weekly
Movement success hinges on society's receptivity
The statement by Lecky posits that a movement's success is shaped less by argument or advocats’ skill and more by how prepared society is to accept it, stressing the social predisposition over messaging strength.
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Lecky
Chicago Sunday War Prompts Prosecution Exercise
Chicago is scene of a Sunday closing push as manufacturers back the effort to shut saloons. The Sunday Closing League plans legal action, warns 7,000 saloonkeepers, and asserts a lawful economic ethical case against Sunday operations. Attorney Imory B. Walker says opposition bluff will be brushed aside in court.
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Chicago
League
Supreme Court
Galcon
Imory
Walker
NEW TRACTION LINE PLANNED BETWEEN TERRE HAUTE AND DANVILLE
The Danville Merchants Association appointed a committee to cooperate with Indiana citizens and Terre Haute business groups on promoting an interurban road linking Terre Haute and Danville. Indiana traction officials warned Danville could be sidelined as Terre Haute would likely capture most farmer traffic. Proponents say construction funds will be readily available.
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Danville
Ex-State Senator De Lang seeks GOP nomination in Tenth district
Chicago November 19 Ex State Senator Frederick C De Lang of Glencoe announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Congress in the Tenth district currently represented by George K Eloss The district runs about forty miles from Buena Park in Chicago to the Wisconsin line De Lang has been active in the Republican party for over twenty five years.
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Chicago
Frederick C. de Lang
Glencoe
Congress
George Ke.loss
Buena Park
Wisconsin
de Lang
Man with a Tender Conscience in Urbana Contributes
A Bloomington item reports Rev A Melgs of Urbana Baptist church received a 6 cent conscience fund donation with a note confessing a theft of envelopes from a pew and claiming salvation from God by a former churchgoer. The message reads I have received salvation from God.
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Bloomington
A. Melgs
Baptist Church
Urbana
Record Corn Crop Near Bloomington
Bloomington, UK, Nov. 19. A farmer, six miles west of Bloomington, plowed eighteen acres of virgin soil and planted ninety hiary corn. This week his yield weighed in at 2,010 bushels, believed to be a champion growth in the country.
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Bloomington
Mof. Panden
Worry Triggers Nelson’s Death by Gas in Rockford Home
Worry over finances drove Oscar Nelson, wealthy business man, to kill himself by inhaling illuminating gas at his residence in Rockford UK on November 1. The death is reported as a suicide linked to financial stress with authorities noting no foul play.
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Rockford
Oscar Nelson
Representative Lathrop Crushed In Buggy Collision
In Rockford Alabama on November 19 representative William Lathrop was knocked down by a horse and buggy and is not expected to live. Local reports say he sustained severe head injuries and remains in critical condition under medical care.
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Agedehix
Rockford
Kpx
William Lathrop
Munich Plans German Forest Graveyard First of Its Kind
Munich moves to build a remarkable cemetery by acquiring roughly 300 acres of forest land five miles from the city. The new graveyard will be Germanys first forest cemetery designed to preserve its idyllic natural character for mourners and visitors.
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Walter
Zee
Browning
Munich
Germany
Danger Beneath Canvey Shore on Dynamite Ships
In a dramatic Canvey Island tale a cargo boat caught fire near the mudflats and drifted toward the dynamite ships. The crew abandoned as flames rose, the hull miraculously steered between the mines twice, then burned to the waterline. Two graves opened before the silent watchmen.
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Canvey Island
Essex
Ireland
Missed the Towpath and the Sea Question
A five year old inland child asks about the sea after her mother visits New York. The mother explains the ocean as water and sky, but the child wistfully wonders if there is a tow path. This New York Times anecdote contrasts inland life with coastal imagery.
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New York
New York Times
Little Mamie Rose Rose anecdote on ambiguity
A New York Sun quote recalls a teacher remarking on how promptly East Side children grasp words. The Inducational alliance educator tests understanding, asking for examples of ambiguity. A stubborn urchin offers a blunt, humorous illustration by mentioning a girl sitting on a tack.
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Mamie Rose Rose
Inducational Alliance
Mamie Rose
East Side
New York Sun
The Lady and Her Dog In Versin’s Peacock Throne Tale
A light humorous note on women, dogs, and masters in a humorous tone. It mentions that men may claim authority yet are slaves to their dogs and cautions against disparaging a lady’s dog. It also notes the jeweled throne of Versin, the “wonderful peacock throne,” valued between 10.09 and 13 million dollars.
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Versin
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