Labor Leaders Meet at AFL Executive Council Session
Washington hosts the American Federation of Labor executive council meeting with Samuel Gompers and other union leaders present. The body reviewed travel reports, financials showing a deficit, and actions on charters and recognition. A $500 grant was approved to aid laborers pursuing the eight hour law case before the U.S. Supreme Court, and plans were set to reconvene in Kansas City on December 10.
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Washington
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
New York
National Union of America
P. J. McGuire
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
James Duncan
Baltimore
Granite Cutters’ National Union
James O'Connell
Chicago
International Association of Machinists
John B. Lennon
Bloomington
Journeyman Tailors’ National Union
Frank Morrison
International Typographical Union
Gompers
Organized Labor
Morrison
Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators of America
National Union
Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators
Kansas City
Woodcarvers’ National Union
O’connor
International Alliance of the Trade
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court
House of Representatives
Senate
Congress
O'Connor
United States
Frankfort
Hustling to Hold House Control in Tight Gop Campaign
Washington reports Chairman Babcock expresses cautious optimism that Republicans can keep control of the House with renewed effort. He cites recent encouraging district results and notes several seats once in danger are now viewed as safe, while GOP losses in 1894 and 1896 loom as a warning.
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Washington, D. C
Babcock
Republican Congressional Committee
House
House of Representatives
Marlier
Kerr
Theemocratic Congressional Committee
Congress
Passage on House control by majorities and opposition
The text argues that the opposition would not hold the next House with a fair working majority, noting that majorities or pluralities shape control and that a strong governing majority is unlikely for the opposition.
Cabinet Meeti ng on Cuban Occupation Policies
Secretary Alger led a cabinet session weighing evacuation of Cuba by Spanish troops and the setup of American troop camps. Reports from the Heck board shaped debate on permanent landing piers versus temporary fighters, with concerns over Cuban property and Spain’s evasion of protocol. Discussions also covered Porto Rico governance, currency, taxes, suffrage, and a plan for broad congressional action.
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Washington
Alger
Cuba
Heck
Heck Board
United States
Santiago
Havana
Paris Commission
Porto Rico
Congress
Episcopal Convention Ends After Three Weeks of Reforms
Washington October 25 The Episcopal Triennial Council of 1898 concluded after three weeks of intense work. A complete constitution revision with significant amendments was prepared, to be ratified at the next convention in three years. An amendment on church unity was adopted, boundaries of western missionary districts were readjusted, a new diocese in Indiana created, six missionary bishops elected including one for Brazil, and decisions affecting Cuba Puerto Rico and the Philippines. The proposed canon on marriage and divorce failed and will be studied by a 13 member committee nine months before the next convention.
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Washington
Episcopal Triennial Council
United States
Indiana
Brazil
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Catholic Young Men Union Opens 24th Convention in Washington
The 24th annual convention of the Catholic Young Men's National Union opened in Washington with solemn high mass at St Patrick's. Rev William McGuire of Brooklyn chaired the opening, praising Catholic war service and citing Father Chadwick of the Maine as an exemplar of calm courage and sacrifice. Rev D J Stafford urged greater religious zeal and activity among Catholic young men and warned against indifference.
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Washington
Catholic Young Men's National Union
St. Patrick’s Church
Wm. McGuire
Brooklyn
Father Chadwick
Maine
D. J. Stafford
Vizcaya salvage plan blocked by Navy
Constructor Hobson arrived in Washington and was authorized to go to Philadelphia to participate in the jubilee while seeking more material for wrecking sunken Spanish warships near Santiago. The Navy will aid in floating the Colon and Maria Teresa but will not incur further expense.
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Washington
Hobson
Navy Department
Crowninshield
Navy
Long
Allen
Philadelphia
Santiago
United States
Rigid impartiality extends bank exams nationwide
Washington, Oct 25. Comptroller Dawes orders semi annual examinations of national banks to cover all cities. Previously New York Boston Philadelphia and Baltimore saw only one yearly exam with extra private examinations paid by banks. Dawes halted this practice to remove dual roles for bank examiners.
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Washington
Chas. E. Dawes
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Government official faces added examiner in New York City
The government and bank interference erodes impartiality in his role as a government official. The comptroller appointed an extra examiner for New York City due to this officer placing two examiners on Forest Raynor, ten private secretary of the interior.
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New York City
Forest Raynor
Sick Spanish prisoners to be moved from Manila
Cable from Manila dated Oct 24 informs the War Department that a Spanish transport ship expected tomorrow from Barcelona will carry to Spain 800 of the 1100 sick Spanish prisoners of war here. The question of permission was put to Otis and answered affirmatively.
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Washington
War Department
Manila
Barcelona
Spain
Otis
Mule drivers as nurses in wartime inquiry in Alabama
Lieut. Col. Cabell of the 22nd Arkansas testified before the war investigation commission in Anniston on October 25. He described June conditions at the hospital of the 2nd division, third army corps, including a sick man left in the rain, and alleged that mule drivers served as nurses and often drank, neglecting patients. He noted division surgeon Dr. Schooler was present. His testimony impacted the commission.
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Anniston
Ala
Cabell
22Nd Arkansas
War Investigation Commission
Connor
Third Army Corps
Schooler
Col. Cabell
Wheel tax fund struck down by Chicago court ruling
Chicago appeals court finds the city ordinance creating a wheel tax fund invalid. The decision says no express or implied power authorizes the city council to impose a license fee on vehicles for street improvements. The wheel tax fund ordinance is declared unenforceable and void.
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Chicago
City of
Orrin O. Collins
Circuit Court
Cook County
Supreme Court
Foundling care debated by national council of women
Omaha Neb Oct 25 National council of women debated foundling child care. A standing committee will study waifs in families rather than institutions. Mrs Kate Waller Barron urged the Florence Crittenden representative. Resolution by Mrs Anita M Oliphant opposed two house triennial session and paved for direct representation through international council amendment.
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Omaha
Neb
National Council of Women
Council
Kate Waller Barren
Washington, D. C
Florence Crittenden Missions
Anita M .Oliphant
International Council
Snow Storm Ravages Missouri Southwest October Storm
A fierce snowstorm rages in southwest Missouri with 2 to 4 inches on ground. Began at midnight, strong winds blow, Chillicothe reports gale, Sedalia notes heaviest October snowstorm in central Missouri history as temperatures fall.
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Kansas City
Chillicot
Sedalia
Missouri
Danbury man pleads guilty to manslaughter in Beers death
The trial of Harry Kearney of Danbury, charged with murder in the second degree, ended when he pleaded guilty to manslaughter. He was sentenced to State prison for a year and a half for the shooting of Arthur Beers at Great Plains on August 7. Beers died two days after the incident. Kearney had claimed self defense.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Harry Kearney
Danbury
Kearney
Arthur Beers
Great Plains
Beers
Freight Train Wreck Delays Boston Line Traffic
Rochester New Hampshire October 25 A freight train on the Worcester Nasaua division of the Boston and Maine railroad wrecked tonight between here and Epping None of the crew injured but traffic was delayed four hours until tracks were cleared nearly midnight Also includes an advertisement praising Dr Agnew Cure for the heart noting rapid relief and local sales outlets El lingwood Co and C E Cuvier listed as sellers
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Rochester
N. H
Worcester and Nasaua
Boston and Maine Railroad
Here
Epping
Mystery on the Midnight Express Ends in Heroic Stop
New York dispatch reports the Chicago express rerouted wildly between Binghamton and Susquehanna when engineer Henry Kingley was killed by a fatal wound to the head. Fireman Walter Cowgill crawled along the moving locomotive to reach the throttle, reverse the engine, and apply brakes, saving hundreds of passengers as the train slid to a halt near Susquehanna.
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New York
Grand Central Station
Binghamton
Susquehanna
Henry Kingley
Walter Cowgill
Cowgill
Susqueshanna
Kinsley
Cowrin
Susquehanna Yards
Train Overboard Traps Freight Cars Near Newark Bay
An engine and five loaded freight cars plunged from a drawbridge into Newark Bay at Bayonne New Jersey on October 23, interrupting waterway traffic. No injuries were reported though freight held valuable cargo. The engineer blamed fog for missing the red signal while brakemen noted the fog prevented seeing the light.
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Bayonne
N. J
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Newark Bay
New York
Bank President Winton Dies by Self Inflicted Wound
Corning N Y Oct 25 David F E Winton president of the Bank of Addison N Y committed death by his own action today by cutting his throat with a razor. In ill health he was shaving before going to a sanitarium when he took his life. Despondency over illness appears to be the cause. Winton was 60 years old.
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Corning
N. Y
David FE. Winton
Bank of Addison
Winton
Warring Populists Win Ballot Placement Fight
Jefferson City Mo October 25 The State supreme court issued a writ of mandamus ordering the secretary of State to place the Middle-of-the-Road Populists on the official ballot The court ruled the faction had a majority of delegates and thus was entitled to have its ticket printed alongside the regulars Also includes unrelated nostalgic ad lines for Burdock Blood Bitters Hood's Pills and generic ailments
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Jefferson City
State Supreme Court
Secretary of State
Supreme Court
Dome on Beacon Hill Resembles a Bean Pot in Night Glow
Boston’s gilded State House dome now shines at night with three rows of lights, forming a beanstalk-like silhouette visible from Harvard Bridge. The Boston Despatch notes the fatefully perfect resemblance to a bean pot, a symbol of local devotion to the bean. Also included are quips about long-haired literary men and a note of the First Universalist fair next Wednesday and Thursday featuring Maltox.
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Boston
Beacon Hill
Harvard Bridge
State House
Cambridge
Geacon Hill
Charlesbank
New York
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Catholic Young Men
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Ellingwood & Co
Corner Central
Merrimack Streets
C. E. Cuvier
Corner Branch
Smith Streets
Chicago Express
Hood
Who
Sapolio
Chicago News
Boyas
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