Labor Resolves Union Label Urged At Ky Federation
The American Federation of Labor convention in Touvinville Kentucky adopted resolutions favoring initiative and referendum, higher education for the blind, an eight hour post office bill, and municipal ownership of public utilities. It also supported appointing permanent organizers, broader craft organizing, and union labels for public schools. The body endorsed sympathy for Santa Fe strikers and rejected a department of commerce and industry.
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Touvinville
Dee H
Yale
Congress
United States
H.W. Clark
High Sea
Athantic
Department of Cont
Intermountain
Partie Canal
Committee On Boycoits
Executive Council
Aeme
Chamberlain Replies to Attacks Over Government Contracts
London reports Joseph Chamberlain denying a series of accusations over competing for government contracts. He calls the charges false, vows legal action, and defends his 25 years in Parliament as proof of his integrity. In Georgia, Edward Swanson of Mammoth Admitted Snake Charmer dies after a rattlesnake bite.
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Chamberlain
London
Joseph Tna Herlain
Neurelacs
Golanies
Bald
Hum. Fort. Valixy
Dee
Edward Swanson
Mammond
Ind
Sngel Rattler
Morida
Santa Fe Strike Nears End and Rail Traffic Recovery
Across multiple reports dated December, Santa Fe system grafers near end of a disruptive walkout, with on time passenger trains and heavy freight handling resuming. Pinkerton guards eject two railway pickets at Great Northern building as talks continue. other items cover a train robber’s request for reprieve, diplomatic receptions in Smyrna, Berlin intervention rumors, Cleveland bribery charges, U.S. war revenue stance, a fatal gas tunnel blast, and a French protest against amnesty in the Dreyfus affair.
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Santa Fe
Great Northern
Smith and Cummings
Pinkerton Agency
Smitly
Smith
Yerkes Named Ex-Commissioner In Informal Revenue Plot
A Washington dispatch from December 11 indicates John W. Yerkes of Kentucky is the likely ex-commissioner of informal revenue. A Copenhagen report from December 14 notes the king of Sweden has suffered a setback, but the situation remains uncertain.
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Yerkes
Washington
John W. Yerkes
Kentucky
Copenhagen
Sweden
Hail to the Chief as Sword of Honor Presented
A grand ceremony in Cape Town marked the sword of honor presentation to Lord Roberts with 23,000 attendees. The event featured a parade, a toast to Lord Kitchener, Milner’s tribute, and a civic reception at Good Hope hotel followed by a military tattoo and fireworks.
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Lord Roberts
Good Hope Hotel
Lord Robers
Lord Kitchener
Alfred Milner
Capetown
Roberts
Canada
England
House Rehore Record Big Appropriation Bill Passed
The first of the great supply bills passed in record time with little debate. The United States carries 400,08 and 181 pages. three hours were spent reading the document. Senator Towne took oath of office. senate proceedings were limited and later secret. A New York conference at the YMCA planned evangelical movement nationwide. Walter J. Glenn, former cashier, held in county jail after disappearing with $20,000 short in accounts. he had worked in Rawlins as a clerk before arrest. Lord Spriggs discusses farm burning amid Cape Colony's war outlook.
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Mee
House
Bingham Pay
Appropriations Committee
Chartea
Towne
Davis
Minnesota
Senate
New York
Young Men's Chriatian Association
Wyoming
Chicago
Walter J. Glenn
Tractora Loan and Building Association
Nymemer
Yeatoeday
Prendton
Glenn
Cheage
Rawlins
Wye
Centenary of National Capital Celebration Details
The centennial event opens at 10 AM with President McKinley receiving governors from states and territories. Theodore A. Binghan unveils designs for an enlarged executive mansion. District Commissioner Macfarland and Governor Shaw speak on district and state development. A parade review follows at the Capitol with officials, diplomats, and military units. An address by Representatives Richardson and Payne, and Senators McCombs Hoar and Daniel, precedes a reception at night.
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McKinley
Theodore A. Binghan
Macfarland
Shaw
Hie
Hyo
Mary
District of
Namiral Dewey
Miles
House of Representatives
Richardson
Payne
McComms
Hoar
Daniel
Hiatect and
Territories
Do'clock
Hay Victory in Chinese Peace Notes Discussed
Hay's diplomacy appears to force more moderate terms in the joint note to Chinese plenipotentiaries, a move seen as a defeat for Emperor William who wanted harsher conditions to showcase German power. Washington reports forward his arguments as the German press and public take note of the shift.
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Hay
Willian
Berlin
Germany
William
Daily Market Report Prevailing Prices For Grain and Livestock
Grain markets across Indianapolis Cincinnati and Chicago show No 2 red and No 2 mix oats and corn active with steady to strong bids. Hog futures or cash hogs mixed around 25 to 30 dollars with lamb and sheep bids also noted. Livestock prices in New York show steers near 20 to 30 dollars with varied stock prices and active cash wheat trading across the Midwest.
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Indianapolis
Sossaed
Poukkville
Chicago
Eure
York
Legal Quibble Fails in Fontanet Murder Case
Terre Haute Indiana December report on Fontanet murder suspect Fontanet son of a judge, bail set at 7000, plea for abatement cites grand jury issues, multiple arrests pending. Nearby items note railroad accident at Jewett and wrecks on Clover Leaf line with casualties, including prominent locals.
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Fontanet
Terre Haute
Ind
Hd Fighof
Pontanet
Joelinsk
Beal
Heo
Agai
Ressian
Rhirmandaky
Cromsling
Terre Flaute
Dee
Wilting G
Carey
Wite
Jewett
Nhat
Woman Burned to Death in Feaneville Mystery
Mrs. Sarria Bell of Paradies in Waerick county died after her clothing caught fire and flames enveloped her as she ran down the road. Several men witnessed the incident but details remain unclear. The victim was from a well known local family and died before reaching home.
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Feaneville
Ind
Bee
Sarria Bell
Paradies
Waerick Countty
Elothem
Shay Waw
Alian Joer
Baby Weighed Ninteen Pounds In Union City Ind
A newborn in Union City Indiana weighed nineteen pounds at birth. The infant was reported perfectly healthy and normal. Parents are listed as Mr. and Mrs. Bineshman. The item notes a large dispatch of deceased soldiers and sailors returned from the Orient, with details about transport and burial plans.
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Union City
Ind
Mire
Bineshman
Hediam
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