Gompers Reviews AFL Growth at Annual Address
Federation president Gompers told delegates that the past year saw remarkable growth in organization. Attendance was the federation’s largest on record with delegates from Great Britain and multiple U S states. Three women representatives spoke among the labor groups. Protests over seating were filed by two unions, with credentials to rule.
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Gompers
Federation
Louisville
American Federation of Labor
Sarah Groshans
Streator
Lls
Hmma Lanphere
Galesburg
Uls
Ellen King
Petersburg
Ind
Samuel Weir
Scotland
Peter Curran
British Trades’ Union Congress
National Brewers’ Union
Stationary Firemen and Engineers’ Brotherhood
United Aarment Makers’ Union
Chicago Central Labor Union
Gulf Coast Telegraphers Strike Shuts Several Lines
The Order of Railway Telegraphers on the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe railroad walked out from Galveston to Purcell, Oklahoma City area delaying passenger trains and affecting through freights. A negotiating team met General Manager Park while President Ripley reportedly stood firm. Operators predict wider union support.
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Houston
Tex
Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe
Galveston
Purcell
I. T
Traiis
Order of Railway Telegraphers
Park
Ripley
Santa Fe
Cleburne
Merrick
United States
Nicaragua
Costaica
Washington
Henry Russell
Ocean
London
Dr.Thompson
Williamsport
Adwn Bailey
Panther
W. Va
James W. Chambers
Wiliam Gibson
Catlettsburg
Maysville
Louis Meadows
Frances Lahn
Taylor Station
Ind
Rich Strike in Alaska Tells of New Gold Find
Report from Yellow River on the Yukon tributary of the Kuskokwim 300 miles from Holy Cross describes a 10 by 16 inch ground yielding 34 000 in gold from a two foot depth. Two Swedes brought the discovery to St Michaels in November via Skagway and Dawson plan. Morrissey relays details after arriving in Skagway en route to the diggings following a 2100 mile journey.
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Tacoma
Klondike
Yellow River
Kuskokwim
Holy Cross Mission
Yukon
St. Michaels
M. Tlorrissey
Skagway
Dawson
Fce
Morrissey
Fate of Rossgull crew remains uncertain after wreck
London reports confirm the Rossgull crew of nine perished after abandoning ship in an open boat off the Jersey coast on December 5. Several bodies have washed ashore near the wreck site. A separate incident saves seven bluejackets once believed lost in Dover harbor, picked up by a Ramsgate fishing smack and landed safely.
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London
Jersey
Dover
Ramsgate
Sheriff Fees Hiked Passes Iowa Meeting
Des Moines Dec 7 sheriffs from Iowa counties endorsed a resolution at their annual gathering calling on the legislature to amend sheriff fees. The plan would raise mileage charges for serving papers from 5 to 10 cents per mile amid debate over the propriety of boosting compensation.
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Des Moines
Iowa
May Ask a Continuance in Morrison Trial
In Eldorado Kansas Dee testimony favored Jessie Morrison as the defense seeks self defense. Morrison showed signs of collapse under trial strain with fainting and crying spells, raising fears a continuance may be requested. Witnesses challenged prosecution evidence as Rev Wharton denied insanity discussions. Also reports from Hastings Iowa note bonds floated for a 40 mile electric railroad from Sidney toward Council Bluffs with freight and passenger aims.
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Jessie Morrinsa
Eldorado
Kan
Dee. T
Jessie Morrison
Kid
Spangler
Miss Morrison
Dr. Wharton
Hastings
C. M. Searles
New York
Council Bluffs
Ill
Sidney
Thurman
Tabor
Glenwood
South Guida
Winter goods debut in French flannel waists sale
Retailers advertise new winter stock featuring French flannel waists in all colors and sizes. Prices start at $1.65, with options at $1.98 and $2.25, inviting shoppers to view the latest inventory.
Bargain Clothing and Footwear Sale Ad
Ladies clothscapes 98c ca from 1.25 and 2 dollars. Ladies tan shoes 3.50 reduced to 1.25. Men's first quality overshoes and entire stock of clothing and overcoats at cost. See overcoats priced at 6.50.
Marriage of Miss Luln Green to Mr Frank Schrite
Miss Luln Green and Mr Frank Schrite married Wednesday evening at the Green residence 1819 Dewey Avenue. Rev Burke officiated. The décor featured chrysanthemums and palms. The couple, surrounded by relatives, left for the East and will live at 623 North Ninth Street, Joyce City.
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Luln Green
Frank Schrite
M. H. Green
Dewey Avenue
Burke
East
Siite
North Ninth Street
Joceph Diy
Sewe N
Hosiery and apparel sale features fleece lined sizes and hats
Store advertises fleece lined hosiery for children and women, blue prints at low prices, blanket discounts, walking hats at 5 cents and warm lined shoes for a dollar. Big Christmas sale line promised for next week with gift options.
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Rodda
Adler
Mer
Hamburg
Dublin
Kersey
Ulster
S.d. Wodda
Lindsey & Co
Scott Wright, Mer
Gulf, Colorado and
Alaska
C. Stoner & Co
Santa Claus
Senate
Otto He Ittiain
Missouri
Viscount Slairfax
English Church Union
Church of Rome
Wright
H.R. Wright
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