Railway Employes Department Formed by Federation
In Denver on Saturday a new Railway Employes Department of the American Federation is created with ten affiliated unions. The aim is to unite railroad workers and affiliate all railroad bodies with the Federation of Labor. Over 500,000 employees are expected to be represented at the first Denver convention. Conferring unions include the Order of Railroad Telegraphers and the Brotherhood of Boilermakers & Iron Shipbuilders of America among others. Samuel Gompers was re elected president of the AFL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
American Federation of Labor
Railway Employes' Department
American Federation
Federation of Labor
Order of Railroad Telegraphers
Brotherhood of Boilermakers & Iron Shipbuilders of America
International Freighthandlers’ Union
International Association of Machinists
International Association of Carworkers
International Brotherhood of Blacksmiths
Brotherhood of Railway Clerks, Switchmen’s Union of North America
International Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
International Association of Steam Fitters of America
Samuel Gompers
Daughter Through Friends Locates Lost Father
Marguerite Eggleston, who believed her father dead for over two decades, has found Matthew J. A. Gilmour in Detroit. Gilmour, an official of the Michigan Central Railroad, had been separated from his wife who left with their daughter and a son. After a chain of moves and a divorce, Eggleston tracked him down through East Coast friends and plans to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Marguerite Eggleston
Detroit
Mich
Matthew J. A. Gilmour
Michigan Central Railroad
Chicago
Hggleston
Seattle
Indians Form Society in Kamiah to Propel Nez Perces
Leaders of the Nez Perces tribe plan a Kamiah meeting on November 26 to form an Indian society for social and political aims. Chief Moses backs the move which aims to grow into a powerful Northwest organization. Corbett Lawyers and James Stewart will organize and draft the constitution for a body linking tribe protection with Indian Department mediation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Idaho
Nez Perces
Kamiah
Moses
Northwest
United States
Corbett
Lipps
Carlisle
James Stewart
Kooskia
Cost of Taft's Campaign Told in New York
George B. Sheldon treasurer of the Republican National Committee published the contributor list for the recent campaign. It shows 12 330 contributors with a total of 1 655 518 27 dollars. Names are listed without addresses where unavailable addresses given where possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Albany
N. Y
George B. Sheldon
Republican National Committee
National Committee
Repair of Gunboat Bennington Under Navy Orders
At Mare Island Cal Nov 23 work begins to repair the gunboat Bennington damaged by an explosion in San Diego harbor four years ago. The Navy Department orders a major expenditure to restore the vessel and its engine room after the deadly incident that killed 67 men.
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Bennington
Mare Island Navy Yard
Cal
Navy Department
San Diego
Belgrade Moves National Bank Archives to Nish Fort
Seven carloads of coin and the National Bank archives were moved from Belgrade to Nish Fort amid fears of an Austro-Hungarian raid. Reports say the government may relocate the capital to Nish as a precaution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade
Servia
National Bank
Nish
Austria
Chicago Counterfeit Ring Nabbed in Memphis Arrests
Chicago authorities report that two more alleged counterfeiters were arrested in Memphis Tennessee yesterday, bringing to an end the gang that had been circulating bogus five dollar bills in Chicago for months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Memphis
Tenn
Secret Service
Sperry Gives Liberty to Men at Manila Parade
Admiral Sperry orders full liberty for officers and crew under his fleet in Manila after reviewing health conditions. They will join a city parade and enjoy liberty as at other ports. Cholera cases in the Philippines are reported isolated and under control by the Navy Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Admiral Sperry
Philippines
Navy Department
Tragic Electrocution by Faulty Clothes Line in San Francisco
In San Francisco Jean Pucheu and his wife were electrocuted after a live wire fell onto a clothes line. Pucheu touched the loose end and attached it to a tree. lights were later turned on, igniting the line. Mrs Pucheu tried to bring in the clothes and touched the wire, dying instantly. he then died trying to assist her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Jean Pucheu
Pucheu
Pekin Guards Tighten Security As Rumors Spread
In Pekin on November 23 detachments guard city gates and gendarmes patrol approaches to foreign legations while the government steps up precautionary measures against revolutionary rumors. Reports of a southern insurrection have been minorly shown at Nankin as artillery and cavalry units remain reinforced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
China
Nankin
Arrest warrant issued for Captain F Theorien in Rasmussen murder case
Portland Oregon November 23 1890 Captain F Theorien former mate on the Elmore and later master of the Condor is accused of murdering Watchman M C Rasmussen aboard the Washington. He has fled the city and was believed seen in Albany this morning as Sheriff Stevens intensifies pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland, Or
F. Theorien
Elmore
Condor
M. C. Rasmussen
Washington
Albany
Stevens
Carnegie tariff essay argues for limited protection
Andrew Carnegie writes that infant industries no longer need protection and that tariffs should be cut for manufactured articles while luxuries for the rich keep duties. He predicts steel and other industries have grown beyond the need for tariff protection and will appear in a December magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Andrew Carnegie
Ironmaster
Ex-Queen Liliuokalani Travels Unnoticed to San Francisco
Queen Liliuokalani of Hawaii arrived in San Francisco aboard the Pacific Mail liner Mongolia from the Orient via Honolulu. Few passengers recognized the frail former monarch, who travels with Prince Kalauianiola and Princess Kalauiniola and plans to proceed to Washington. The prince had just been re-elected as a congressional delegate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Liliuokalani
Hawaii
Pacific Mail
Mongolia
Honolulu
Kalauianiola
Prince Cupid
Kalauiniola
Washington
Congress
10 Complete Jetty Undertakings to Improve Rivers
Washington officials cite General Marshall report urging completion of the Celilo canal and Columbia river jetty before other large projects. The Dalles Celilo canal cost rises to 4.9 million, with total Columbia river work authorized at 400 thousand, and Washington adds 25 thousand for Uma tilla Rapids. A government dredge steamboat drills and removes ledges and gravel bars in the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
General Marshall
Army Engineers
Northwest
Celilo Canal
Columbia River
Congress
Dalles-Celilo
Celilo Falls
Snake River
State of Washington
Umatilla
Robber Holds At Bay Nevada Town in Night Battle
In Battle Mountain Nevada a Mexican robber held up the Court saloon and shot Night Policeman W F Coon in the jaw. Cowboys and miners tried to rush him but were repulsed as he fled down the street. A town manhunt ensued with farmers carrying lanterns and firing at shadows amid confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
Battle Mountain
W. F. Coon
Annapolis marks 200th anniversary of Queen Anne charter
The city opened a grand observance to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Annapolis receiving its charter from Queen Anne. Historic sites including the Senate chamber, the treaty tree at St. John’s College, and the Treasury building on State House Hill are highlighted, with several structures dating to before the Revolutionary era. over 30 houses from that period still stand in Annapolis.
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Annapolis
Senate
State House
St. John’s College
Treasury
State House Hill
Railroad Worker Murder Near Mullan Reported
Wallace Idaho November 22 a railroad worker was found dead near Mullan with the top of his head crushed in. A bloodstained hammer with a broken handle lay beside the body indicating a brutal blow.
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Wallace
Idaho
Mullan
Wheat and related farm commodity prices in Oregon region
Market brief lists current bids and asking prices for Wheat including Club 90c red Russian 88c bluestem 95c Valley 91c. Barley Feed 26.50 rolled 27.50 28.50. Oats No 1 white 31 gray 30. Timothy hay Willamette Valley fancy 15 ordinary 12 East OR mixed 16 fancy 17.50 alfalfa 12 clover 12. Butter Extra 35c fancy 33 1 2 c choice 27c store 18c. Eggs Extra 37 1 2 c. Hops 1908 choice 88 1 2 c prime 77 1 2 c medium 56 c 1907 34 c. Wool Valley 14 15 c Ib Eastern Oregon 8 1 16 c shrinkage. Mohair Choice 18 19 c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willamette Valley
Oregon
Agricultural Prices Listing from Washington State Market
Wheat and oats quoted with prices such as oats at 30 34 cents and barley at 26 cents per bushel. Hay regionals show values around 16 dollars per ton with Puget sound hay at 10 to 11 per ton and alfalfa 9.50 to 10 per ton. Butter from Washington creamery 85 cents per pound and eggs from selected local sources around 43 to 44 cents per dozen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Puget
Washington Creamery
Wife of Senator Kearns Saved by Chauffeur
Mrs. Thomas Kearns wife of Senator Kearns of Salt Lake City narrowly escaped death as her car nearly was struck by a Southern Pacific train in Santa Rosa California Edgar Burrier the chauffeur is credited with saving the lives of Mrs Kearns and their party by ordering the car forward and avoiding a skid that could have led to a collision in the rush to safety the incident occurred during an after services return trip from Kenwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Rosa
Cal
Thomas Kearns
Senator Kearns
Salt Lake City
Southern Pacific
Kearns
Kenwood
Edgar Burrier
Burrier
Heney in Recovering after Courtroom Shooting
Francis J. Heney remains improving after being shot in Judge Lawlor's courtroom a week ago. He had a restful night and is practically out of danger, according to hospital reports from San Francisco.
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San Francisco
Francis J. Heney
Morris Hass
Americans defeat Waseda University in season opener in Tokio
In front of more than 8000 fans the American baseball team routed Waseda University 5 to 0. Waseda showed punch but could not reach second base. Count Okuma tossed the first ball and later hosted a garden party for the visiting players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Japan
Waseda University
Waseda
Count Okuma
Synod Buys Weiser Academy in Idaho
The United Presbyterian Synod covering Oregon Idaho and Washington bought the Weiser Academy grounds and buildings for 10000 dollars and will establish a large educational institution in Weiser. Citizens subscribe 1500 dollars yearly for five years to support startup. It will open next fall for the school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weiser Academy
Weiser
Idaho
United Presbyterian Synod
Oregon
Washington
World News in Brief: Oil profits and notable events
The 1907 Standard Oil profit reached 80 million with a 300 million surplus. Venezuela's President Castro plans Europe trip for medical operation. Edwin Booth wardrobe auction set for Dec 4 in New York. Rosenthal earns 1000 daily as Standard Oil counsel. France's Auto Club offers a 40 thousand prize for aviation in 1909. Democratic funds: 620,644.77 received, 619,410.06 spent, balance 1,234.71. J H Edmisten jailed for illegal fencing. ten dead and twice as many injured in H M Carter explosion near Bayou Goula. Imogene Morrill, painter, dies in Washington. Grand Duke Alexis buried at St. Peter and St. Paul. Nicholas walks three miles to the fortress.
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Standard Oil Company
Castro
Venezuela
Europe
Edwin Booth
New York City
Moritz Rosenthal
Standard Oil
Auto-Aero Committee
Auto Club of France
Democratic National Committee
J. H. Edmisten
Nebraska Populist State Committee
H. M. Carter
Bayou Goula
New Orleans
Imogene Robinson Morrill
Washington, D. C
National Academy of Fine Arts
Washington
Grand Duke
Alexis
Russia
Paris
St. Peter and St. Paul
Nicholas
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Ton
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Snake Rivers
Nevada Town
Portland Markets
Kaiser
Berlin
William
von Buelow
Prince von Buelow
Emperor
Heney
Pride of
Beal Grain & Milling Company
Wenatchee, Washington
E. A. King
Leavenworth, Wash
LJ Lamb
Clinton, Jows
PINE
C. R. Lamb
Minneapolis, Minn
G. E. Lamb
Clinton
Towa
P. Davis Treas
Mer
Leavenworth, Wa
L. Lamb
Prest
P. Davis
Vice Prest
Jacobsen
M. A. Marley
Cashier
Tumwater Savings Bank Capital
Columbia Valley Edison Phonograh CO
Columbia Valley Bank
Louis Michel
Mgr
Wenatchee, Wash
Edison Phonograph Goods
Edison
Leavenworth
Ifenarcate Milling
The
L.D. Store Co., Agts
Wyoming
OPERA
E. H. Pierce & Co
Milwaukee Sentinel
Minneapolis Journal
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