Gompers Cleared as Labor Convention Votes Down Socialist Proposals
At the American Federation of Labor gathering in New Orleans the Gompers investigation found no evidence of infidelity to the union, seven socialist resolutions were defeated, and reconciliation sought between rival carpenters and other unions. Delegates predicted Gompers will likely win reelection as opposition wanes.
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Midway and GBtrest Fair Schedule of Events
A packed program lists poultry and stock shows at the Fair with site entrances on Franklin avenue and San Jacinto street. Highlights include Lumbermen's Day, a grand automobile and flower parade, harness races at 2 pm, and a football game between Agricultural and Mechanical college and Trinity college at 4 pm. Anst al Ball, a Wagner concert, and other performances fill the day, weather permitting.
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Trinity College
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Houston Light Guard
Armory Tedding
Wagner Quarthute
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Contested Amendment Debate in Convention Ends in Vote
Delegates argued over a proposed amendment to the report with Hayes, Haves, Berger and others defending and opposing. The Wilson amendment to the Berger revision was put to a roll call and defeated by 4744 to 4fud as President Gompera urged adherence to core principles before adjournment.
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Duffy
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Revision of the Tariff Sparks Bitter GOP Faction Fight
Washington dispatch notes an expected bitter factional warfare within the Republican Party over tariff revision. Republicans unlikely to pass major changes this session or in the Fifty-eighth Congress, but a reunion campaign will test strength of ultra protectionists and revision advocates. Democrats may gain from GOP divisions ahead of the 1900 presidential race.
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Martyrs to Science: Twelve Men to Undergo Food Experiments
Washington November 20. W J Wiley chief of the bureau of chemistry will supervise a two week trial on twelve government employees to test physiological effects of meats pretreated with chemicals. Six volunteers will eat untreated meat and vegetables while the other six receive chemically treated fare. Participants will weigh before each meal and record daily observations as diet regimens switch.
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Food for Cadets in Experiments Promised
Prof Wiley states meat feed will aid cadets during experiments. The best food plan will supply meals to the boys at no cost for a year or more. Fare will be modest, above average boarding house levels, avoiding lavish dishes and excess meat.
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Report of Investigating Committee On Department Work
Washington November 20 STATIEIAN Hyde of the department of ferloniture was advised the report of the committee that investigated Kin division and those of the census bureau would be issued today to Cincinnati and mailed to him. Hyde expects to receive the copy tomorrow and a promised statement from Mr Mintle soon after. The statement will explain alleged discrepancies between his figures and those of the census bureau and may contain other items of interest in the crap statietion controversy. The committee included representatives from various states and Murray of Cincinnati as secretary.
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President to Begin Work on Message After Tour
Washington reports the president will meet with Republican leaders next week to gather views for his forthcoming message. He is expected to oppose trusts in the plan and urge Congress to unite on regulation of monopolies. Attorney General Knox is said to be drafting an administration measure for early presentation.
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Ashman Convicted in Lyons Job Cases tally ten years
In district court Ashman received ten years for burglary and ten more for theft linked to the Lyons operation. The Wickman case also yielded ten years for burglary, while Hickman’s theft charge was continued due to indictment defects. Prosecutors note a gang involved in multiple robberies and safe cracking in Port Arthur and other cities. The jury completed four indictments totaling twenty seven felonies and misdemeanors.
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Wome
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Port Arthur
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Maefna
Jory
Rhys
Harvey Logans Trial Concludes In Vedera Court
Harvey Logan testifies he was not at the Montana bank robbery and claims ignorance of the evidence. The trial in Vedera court wraps up the morning session with the defense denying participation.
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Flarvey Logan
Nicaragua Route Hopes Rise as Panama Plan Stalls
Washington reports renewed hope for Nicaragua to win the isthmian canal route, while Colombia remains unsatisfied. U.S. talks with Colombia and Nicaragua stall over treaty concessions and sovereignty, with deadlines looming for March 4 option expiry and March 8 congressional action.
Denton Texas Local Option Violation Cases Rise
A Denton arrest in November adds to eleven local option violation cases filed since the law took effect. The report notes another Dallas man connected to the broader enforcement effort and mentions two individuals implicated in the latest filing.
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