Eight Hour Day Hit Law Declared Void for City Work
New York state court of appeals rules the eight hour limit on city county and state labor unlawful. Case involves Warry Cossey who sought payment for six scows built for the street cleaning department. Court says the statute deprives property without due process and reveals labor influence on judicial action. Chief Judge Cullen notes fears of labor outrages influencing courts.
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Albany
N. N
New York
City of
Cossey
Court of Appenis
Open Shop Rally Urges Untrammeled Industry Progress
New York reports the Citizens' Industrial association holds its second annual meeting at the Hotel Astor with hundreds of employers aiming to promote the open shop. Leaders including David M. Parry argue unions threaten work rights and urge a broader, anti-union stance across the country.
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New York
Citizens’ Industrial Association
Hotel Astor
Chicago
David M. Parry
Indianapolis
Iis
John Mitchell
Vic Cleave
Citzens' Industrial Association of St
W. Post
Battle Creek
Mich
J. C. Crug
Citizens’ Alliance of Colorado
Francis C. Nunenmacher
United Typothetae
Shaffer 18 Going to Retire Not Again Seeks Office
Telegram from Youngstown warns Shaffer about deposition over failure to lead the Birle strike. Theodore Shaffer, president of the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers, plans retirement and explores other ambitions. Pittsburg dispatch notes Navy tie and unclear fate of the Birle matter.
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Amalgamated
Pittsburg
Navy
Youngstown
Theodore Shaf Fer
Amalgamated Association
Gro, Steel and Tin Workers
Sali
Shafter Aspires to Labor Commissioner Post
President Shafter declares he will not seek re-election and confirms no drives him from office. He refrains from commenting on health or future conditions, addressing political maneuvers and his stance amid ongoing labor strike discussions in Youngstown.
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Youngstown
Witazgerald
Anyon
Tne
Shafter
Battles Rare Idle Men Fight Ends in Ten Rounds
In San Francisco on November 30 Patti ng Nelson of Chicago defeated Young Corbett of Denver in ten rounds. Nelson dominated from the ninth round, with Corbett showing great endurance but unable to halt the onslaught as the bout ended with Corbett unable to continue and the referee stopping the fight.
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San Franecisco
Pattiing’ Nelson
Qchicago
Corbett
Denver
Nielson
Denvermin
Nelson
Harry Tuthill
Zeigler siege reported with heavy gunfire and blood trail
Zeigler was shelled from sundown to daylight with about 100 shots. Gatling guns from a coal company location directed toward the town, surrounding it. Assistant Adjutant General Reece and Carbondale troops arrived and will stay days, with more officers expected. Joseph Leiter brings miners from Chicago to reinforce Zeigler. A blood trail on a rail fence suggests at least one person wounded. Earl Moore faces trespass charges in Springfield for entering Leiter property during the siege.
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Trenton
Joseph Leiter
Zeigler
Chicago
Humphrey
Springfield
Ill
Earl Moore
Moore
Boer War Show a Failure and Receiver Sought
In St Louis on November 30 Jacob Althaus and other stockholders in the South African Boer War exhibition company filed for a receiver. They report receipts up to November 28 totaling 600000 with expenses to date at 700000. Greeks Murder a Wedding Party near Monastir Serbia Belgrade telegram notes thirteen killed and five wounded.
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St. Louis
Jacob Althaus
Belgrade
Serbia
Monastir
Macedonia
Foreign Office
Writs of habeas corpus threaten prison access
Chicago reports writs of habeas corpus may free two self confessed murderers, Cin tos and Pettinato, if they win before Judge Windes, arguing lack of work under new Illinois prison labor law. Also notes new Wabash Springfield division setup and Boone county debate over smallpox treatment bills for detainees.
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Chicago
Chester
Joliet
George Cintos
Vietri Pettinato
Windes
Ohio's Plurality Is Third in State Result
Official Ohio vote totals show Roosevelt leading with 900,090 votes, Parker 441,674, Swallow 19,989, Debs 80,260, Watson 1,392. Roosevelt's statewide plurality is reported as 2,000,000ish, with figures reflecting an early tabulation.
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Ohio
Columbus
Roosevelt
Parker
Swallow
Debs
Watson
Naval training station at Lake Butt gains engineer
Civil Engineer George Mackay appointed engineer of the new naval training station at Lake Butt, Yi. Janes W. Tendricks, oldest Louis ville man, deaf, 101 years. Whitman of Chicago sentenced to five years in prison at Thilesburg for conspiring to swindle. Roosevelt administration faced with arbitration treaty invite responses. Apprentice seaman wage set at 16 dollars monthly. Submarine boats dispatched from St. Petersburg to Vladivostok. Atlanta Chamber extends Roosevelt visit invitation. Joseph Maschmann, once King Ludwig II court barber, dies at Munich. Gertrude Hull of Chicago wins Olympicwomen ten pin title at St. Louis with 46 pins. Laurier enjoying California climate.
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Janes W. Tendricks
Louisville
Ryads
Whitman
Chicago
Thilesburg
Minneapolis
Belgium
United States
St. Petersburg
Vladivoutok
Atlanti Chamber of Commerce
Roosevelt
State Agricultural Society Annual Meeting Opens in Bloomington
Bloomington hosts the State Agricultural Society annual meeting with an opening address of welcome by J Burrid of the University of Illinois and a response by Henry Augustine of Normal. The program includes the president’s address and reports from the secretary and treasurer.
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State Horitcntural Society
Bloomington
Clampaian
J. Burrid
University of Uinols
Henry Augustine
Normal
Chicago magnate L M Johnson dies suddenly in Pa
Chicago November reports say L M Johnson of Chicago and Winetta Ohio allied with Pittsburg Showmut and Northern Laliroid interests, once GM of the Mexican International railroad, dies suddenly at St Mine Pa. Also noted Frank Murray Pinkerton detective agency assistant superintendent and first warden of the Chester penitentiary dies of tuberculosis at 55.
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Chicago
L. M. @ohnson
Chicago and
Winettha
Pittsburg, Showmut and Northern Laliroid Company
Mexican International Railroad
C. P
Wirat
Chester
Denyer
Frank Murray
Pinkerton Netective Nutomn
Chester (III
Tie
Pinkerton
Veteran thief held in $800 bond after tools theft
Chicago reports that 80 year old Civil War veteran John Rollins sold $50 worth of stolen carpenter tools and was sent to the criminal court by Justice Yoaley in $800 bonds. The event occurred at the Dunning poor house.
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Chicago
John Rollins
Dunning
Criminal Court
Yoaley
The Prodigal's Return and a Family Tragedy
A tale of wealth comfort and social desire ends in divorce and a bitter reunion. Mrs Forester deserts Charlie for a richer life then returns when their ill child falls ill. A nurse and doctor aid the boy as the couple reunites in sorrow. wedding bells never ring for the broken family. Fr. A. Mitchel. The Metal Osmium. Osmium filament promises lower power use and greater durability for electric lighting, with challenges in achieving high resistance. A London mosque project for Mohammedan communities is planned with Turkish approval steps. Joseph's Well at Dothan is described as a centuries‑used pool near a harsh landscape, offering spiritual vision.
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Charlie Forester
Harry
Forester
Surlie
Cameron Cook
Ife
Chirlie Forester
Fler
Bella
China
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