Telegraphers Strike Ends as Key Men Return to Work
The telegraphers strike involving about 20000 operators, with 1500 desertions and 5000 finding other fields, sees easing of tensions as most key men are told they may return to work. Losses include wages of 2250000 and estimated corporate losses of 5000000. The Chicago local voted to end the strike, with Western Union and Postal officials pledging courteous re-employment based on merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Chicago
Western Union and Postal Cos
Lusitania Poised to Break Speed Record on Westward Run
A wireless dispatch from the Lusitania reports the ship two hours ahead of its previous westward voyage. Actress Mrs Patrick Campbell aboard has offered 500 to engineers and stokers if Sandy Hook is reached before midnight. Daily runs of 606 616 and 618 knots are noted and an other record is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patch
Patrick Campbell
Sandy Hook
Many Old Men Have Lost Their Positions
Robert Clowry president of the Western Union denies a union officer's claim of a cross or agreement with strikers. He says returning workers will be rehired only on individual applications and only a small percentage may gain employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Robert €. Clowry
The
Western Union
Telegraphers’ Union
Betwen
Telegraph Company
October Fire Losses in U S and Canada Rise
Fire losses in October across the United States and Canada total 15 350 256. The Journal of Commerce notes year to date losses through October reach 180 765 300, higher than 1906 by 424 440 200, with San Francisco contributing 280 000 000 of that figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Canada
Journal of Commerce
San Francisco
Disaster toll from Karatagh landslide reported
A local newspaper representative reports Karatagh was destroyed by a landslide after the October 21 earthquake. He cites a death toll of 3400 with only seventy survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Karatagh
Son Killed By Father On Vandalia Locomotive
Decatur Illinois November 7 Michael H Godfrey a young switchman was killed when his foot was caught in a split switch by a Vandalia locomotive his father was operating The engine halted as soon as possible but Godfrey died within minutes in the accident In reporting the tragedy authorities noted it was an unavoidable collision with the father attempting to save his son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Michael H. Godfrey
Godfrey
Fire Drives Inmates From Kane County Alms House
A fire at the Kane County Alms House near Batavia driven inmates from the main building last night panicked about 150 inmates most of whom were insane. Many escaped while attendants fought the blaze scattering across fields barns and cellars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Kane County Alms House
Batavia
Steamer F. A. Georger in Distress Off Ashtabula
The steamship F. A. Georger with seven aboard is in distress outside Ashtabula harbor as life savers and the tug Fabia respond to a heavy gale condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashitabda
F. A. Georger
Ashtabula Harbor
Fabia
Georger
Roosevelt Signals Tariff Abolition for Press Paper
President Roosevelt told American Newspaper Publishers Association members there will be a push to abolish the tariff on press paper wood pulp and wood used in paper making. He also said the Justice Department should promptly check for anti trust violations by paper manufacturers. He termed the election result gratifying and a improvement over four and eight years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Congress
Department of Justice
Central American Conference to Seek Permanent Peace Next Week
Represen tatives from the five Central American republics plan a conference next week under U S and Mexican auspices to discuss steps to resolve border disputes and outline a potential treaty. While hope mounts, success is not guaranteed amid decades of tension and war fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mexico
Central America
Whitlock Becomes Ohio Governor Candidate Leading Democrat Hope
Toledo mayor Brand Whitlock, reelected with a 7000 plurality, plans a run for Ohio governor next fall. Supported by Tom Johnson and southern Democrats, Whitlock allies and his independent mayoral wins position him as the leading Democratic hopeful amid internal party tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Toledo
Brand Whitlock
Ohio
Whitlock
Bernard Daily
Tom Johnson
Cleveland
Campbell
Johnson
Roosevelt's renomination seen possible after Kings County victory
Tim L Woodruff of the Republican state committee predicts strong demand for Theodore Roosevelt's renomination. He notes Brooklyn supported Roosevelt and believes the president will be obliged to accept next spring amid a wave of support and a Republican-leaning Independence League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Timothy L. Woodruff
Republican State Committee
Kings County
Roosevelt
Brooklyn
Woodruff
Theodore Roosevelt
Hughes
Independence League
Republican Party
Unusual events at J H Smith obsequies in Nashville
Obsequies for J H Smith in Nashville saw an officer summon Smith to testify in circuit court as the coffin was lifted. A bystander noted the dead man was in the casket. Corta ge procession along Dickerson turnpike to Beach churchyard spooked horses, hearse overturned, coffin damped, driver injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
J. H. Smith
Smith
Dickerson Turnpike
Odell Resting After Operation Rallying at Newburgh
Reports from the bedside of ex Governor Benjamin B Odell Jr say he rested comfortably after the operation performed Tuesday night by Dr Ereinatin. A tube was inserted in his side and the shock was severe due to his weakened condition. Odell has pleurisy for three weeks and had little nourishment recently, but the family deny the prognosis is desperate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburgh
N. Y
Benjamin B. Odell, Jr
Ereinatin
Republicans win Lebanon Ohio mayor police chief seats
Republicans captured Lebanon Ohio as F. M. Cunningham won the mayoral race by 159 votes and E. E F. Smith secured the police chief post by 236. Four members were chosen for the board of public affairs and seven for council plus two for the board of education. The election produced the heaviest vote in years with a hard fought finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Ohio
Republians
F. M. Cunningham
E. E F. Smith
Board of Public Affairs
P. Owens
Charles Reif
Fred Seiwartz
C. H. Eulass
Albert French
Harry Murphy
William Stubbs
Theodore Williams
J. B. Mulford
Board of Education
George W. Carey
W. Chester Maple
Fire damages Sioux City Journal building losses rise
A blaze at the Journal building caused an estimated $55 000 to $75 000 in damage. It started in the basement mailing room crippling printing equipment. The Tribune offered its plant and the Journal will publish from The Tribune plant until repairs are complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Conference aims to restore confidence and plan economic reforms
The conferences will focus on restoring confidence, fostering cooperation, advancing elastic currency legislation, and improving corporation statutes to ease worries about lawful industrial combinations. Railroad presidents and managers are likely to participate.
First oranges coming from Riverside district ships east
Riverside California reports the first season citrus heading to the New York market for Thanksgiving, with two earloads of navels and Valencias on the way. Three carloads of lemons have been dispatched to eastern auctions and about three more per day will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Cal
New York
Gray Gables Sold to Brewer George D Flynn
Fall River reports say Gray Gables once Grover Cleveland's summer home at Buzzard's Bay has been sold to George D Flynn a local brewer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River, Mass
Dutch officials drown in canal accident near Hoogkerk
Minister of State Van Panhuys, his brother, Mayor Leek, and their wives died when their carriage toppled into a canal at Hoogkerk during dense fog. The tragedy reported from Amsterdam on November 7 details the loss of all four individuals and their spouses in the Dutch incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
van Panhuys
Mayor Leek
Hoogkerk
Santa Fe Railway Fined 330000 for Rebating
In Los Angeles on November 7 Judge Wellborn in the U S district court fined the Santa Fe Railway Co 330000 for rebating. The judgment reflects a major violation in transcontinental rail commerce and highlights federal enforcement actions against improper discounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa FE
Los Angeles
Cal
Wellborn
U. S
Santa Fe Railway Co
Sinclair Denies Estrangement From Mrs Sinclair
Upton Sinclair and his wife are in Battle Creek with his wife treated in a sanitarium. He today indignantly denied rumors of an estrangement between them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle Creek
Mich
Upton Sinclair
Hearst In Court On Libel Charge
New York November 7 Hearst appeared before Justice Wyatt in the court of special sessions for a hearing on a criminal libel charge brought by former Congressman William Astor Chanler. Chanler testified denying he was at Hitchcock's house with young girls and denying riding in Hitchcock's car. He alleged Hitchcock owned a house near Chanler's at Great Neck for two years and that Chanler knew the actor. Hearst moved to dismiss the case contending ownership of the paper was not proved and the article was not shown libelous. Justice Wyatt gave until next Monday to file briefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hearst
Justice Wyatt
Court of Special Sessions
William Astor Chanter
Chanter
New York Evening Journal
Raymond Hitchcoek
Hitchcock
Chanler
Great Neck
Mr. Hearst
Grand Jury
Evening Journal
Ealy
Trolley wreck injures twenty five near Indianapolis
An inbound car on the Muncie Anderson branch of the Indiana Union Traction line wrecked at the Monon railroad crossing near Indianapolis at noon. Twenty five passengers were injured with three seriously hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Muncie- Anderson
Indiana Union Traction
Monon
Bank of England Raises Discount Rate to Seven Percent
London bankers lifted the minimum discount rate to seven percent this morning to shield the Bank of England's gold reserve from severe drain by demand from America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bank of England
America
Bank of France raises discount rate to four percent
Paris reports the Bank of France lifted its discount rate from 3 1/4 to 4 percent, while New York markets show brief declines then recoveries following the move by British and French banks. Analysts expect possible German action tomorrow as gold flows and reserves rise, fueling confidence and serenity in financial circles. A $39 million gold movement is noted with no plan for small scrip issuance locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Bank of France
New York
Bank of England
Bank of Germany
Secretary Root Expected to Retire for Health Reasons
Washington reports on November 7 that Secretary Root may leave the cabinet again, with the stated cause being nervous and digestive trouble. No official confirmation yet, but the rumor is widely accepted as credible, suggesting a long rest away from public duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Root
Washington woman finds missing poodle after 600 miles
New York report says Miss Kate King of Washington D D found her French poodle in Brooklyn at 317 Vernon Avenue after following it across 600 miles. She traced the animal through the homes of 47 people named Cohen before locating the correct residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kate King
Washington, D
Brooklyn
Cohen
Vernon Avenue
Santa Fe Railway Won’t Lay Off Men This Winter
T J E Hurley general manager of the Santa Fe says there will be no layoffs in the operation of way departments this winter. He asserts the company needs all current workers and plans to maintain current staffing despite conditions noted in the interim report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Also Mentioned on This Page
aEco
Mrs. Campbell
Lusitania
Russia
Morgan
White House
Presidenceseveit
Mellen
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company
Gary
Frick
United States Steel Corporation
J. Pierpont Morgan
Arthur I. Vorys
Taft
Rthur Vorys
Taft Boom
Roonevelt
Odell
Gray Gables
Sinclair
Chandler
Europe
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!