Supreme Court frees Labor leaders in boycott contempt case
The U S Supreme Court ruled that Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison were wrongly imprisoned for civil contempt in the Buck Stove boycott dispute. The decision remanded the case for dismissal and allowed civil proceedings to be pursued, with only fines possible in such context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck Stove
Washington
Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia
Supreme Court of the United States Today
Samuel Gompers
John Mitchell
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Lamay
Court of Appeals of
Supreme Court of the District
Buck Stove and Range Co
Gompers
Mitchell
Morrison
Organized Labor
Buck's Stove and Range Company
St. Loui S
National Manufacturers’ Association
Federation
Gould
District Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court of the United States
Stompers
American Federationist
Ameri
Supreme Court Upholds Contempt Sentence For Wilson
The Supreme Court affirmed the contempt sentence imposed by the New York Federal Court on Christopher Wilson, president of United Wireless Telegraph Co., for refusing access to the company’s books. Federal authorities win a enforcement outcome in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Supreme Court
New York
Christopher (. Wilson
United Wireless Telegrapsh Co
Three drown in Mississippi River near Natchez
In Natchez on May 15 a motor boat sank after striking a barge in swift river current. Victims were Charles Patterson West 23 a bookkeeper, Kate Schwartz 20 fiancée of West, and Abbie Darden 26 a school teacher. Palmer Lanneau survived by grabbing the barge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. West
Kate Schwartz
Abbie Darden Drew
Mississippi River
Natchez
Miss
Mississippi
Charles Patterson West
West
Abbie Darden
Palmer Lanneau
Ches. West
T. C. West
Schwartz and Stewart
Katie Schwartz
Edward J. Schwartz
Fayette, Miss
Veterans Reunion Draws Thousands to Little Rock
Thousands of veterans and their families arrive with visitors for a reunion in Little Rock on May 15. Streets display flags and bunting as attendees from various posts gather for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Doctors Fear Babies From Negress Hydrophobia Case
In Kansas City Missouri May 15 two internes and three nurses at General Hospital began Pasteur treatment after exposure while tending Maria Jones a thirty five year old negro woman who died last night of hydrophobia Doctors say there is no cause for alarm for the medical staff and note that about one hundred fifty people have taken Pasteur treatment since January at the Kansas City Pasteur office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City, Mo
The
General Hospital
Pasteur
Stanley Freeman
Piedack Omer
Ethel Dull
Clara Fluscher
Helen Jones
Maria Jones
Luscher
Kansas City Pasteur Office
Thousands Attend Twenty-First United Confederate Veterans Reunion
Little Rock welcomes thousands for the twenty first annual United Confederate Veterans reunion with ideal weather. Special trains bring veterans from across railroads and about ten thousand are expected. The Sons of Veterans arrive in large numbers and will hold their first session tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
United Confederate Veterans
Sons of Veterans
Will Run for Auditor State Treasurer Steele Seeks State Auditor Post
New Orleans May 15 Announcement by Eugene Caredessus of Baton Rouge states Capt O B Steele of Baton Rouge. State Treasurer would run for State Auditor a position now held by Paw Capdeville. Caredessus arrived Saturday night at the St Charles and is cashier of the Bank of Baton Rouge. He has long been active in local politics and led Steele's campaigns in prior races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steele
New Orleans
Eugene Caredessus
Baton Rouge
Capt. O. RB. Steele
Paw Capdeville
Cazedessus
St. Charles
Bank of Baton Rouge
Capt. Steele
Smith
Steidley
House
Senate
Hall
State Senate
District Court
Circus Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Judge Hall
Ransdell
Reform League
McEnery
Foster
Observer critiques Reformers and political seats in New Orleans
The Observer rag notes little change in city officials with two new patrolmen and argues Reformers hold office for power. It targets John M Parker and C Harrison Parker, accuses Hall of pursuing governor, compares Regulars versus Good Government League, and warns of potential resignations to run.
Ransdell Denies Senate Deal With Any Group
New Orleans May 15 Congress man Joseph E Ransdell issued a statement denying rumors of a deal or compact with any organization ward leaders or individuals in his bid for the United States Senate He says he will run on his own personality and congressional record avoiding any alliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Joseph E. Ransdell
Senate
United States
Congress
Peace Advances in Mexico as Diaz Talks Resume
Mexico City May 15 Foreign Minister De La Barre moved toward the national palace announcing progress toward peace and saying negotiations with Diaz’s government would be resumed at once amid hopeful signals from telegrams reporting a softened stance and renewed talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diaz
Mexico City
Mexico
de la Barre
National Palace
Peace Negotiations Resumed in Mexican Revolution
El Paso dated May 15 reports Judge Carabajal receiving telegraphic instructions from Mexico City to advance peace talks. The messages, possibly signed by President Diaz, follow Rafal Hernandez and Madero backed proposals, signaling formal negotiations to resume soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Xico
Carabajal
Mexico
Rafal Hernendeze
Madero
Diaz
Helpful Sunday Services for Good Samaritan Home
A brief notice lists Sunday assistance for the Good Samaritan Home totaling 620 dollars with a note of 5 dollar contributions. The item reflects charitable support and dated or local gathering context.
Auditor Steele touted for state debt work after reconstruction
The article notes Capt. Steele praised by Mr. Caredessus as ideal for the next administration due to his past work on bonded debt and baby bonds during Gov. Nichols and Gov. Foster eras. It cites Steele’s investigations into the bonded debt and baby bonds as exemplary while election tensions rise and debt funding shifts loom. In Arkansas, Constable A. Orchard was killed near Pendleton and Grant Sanders sought for murder as violence and lynching talk erupt in Dumas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mc Enery
Nichol
Treasury
Gov. Foster
Caredessus
Capt. Steele
Gov. Nichols
Dumas
Ark
Orchard
Pendleton
Transparent as Glass Roils Taft Move on Insurgent Support
Washington May 15 The piece notes Taft's push to win insurgent support by reshuffling posts. It cites Dickinson’s resignation, Stimson’s appointment, and praise from Roosevelt circles while critics view the moves as opportunistic. It mentions California appointments and looming Bachus nomination and ongoing East Coast strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
Stimson
Garfield-Pinchot
Roosevelt
Dickinson
Frank L. Stimson
New York
Far West
California
W. H. Cobb
Heney
Kent
Pacific Coast
Interior Department
Fisher
Samuel W. Bachus
San Francisco
Ohio
Officers Elect at Methodist Conference Choose Natchitoches for Next Session
The Saturday session of the Home and Foreign Mission Societies conference announced officers led by President Mrs. E. R. Kennedy and several vice presidents. Rev Paul M. Brown preached on love and home missions, stressing motherhood and unity beyond divisions. Continued on Page Five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joint
Conference On the Home and Foreign Mission Societies
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Natchitoches
Ruston
E. R. Kennedy
Lafayette
J. G. Snelling
Carralors Avenue
New Orleans
R. B. Bobbitt
Natch Witoches
R H. Wynn
Monroe
Home Department
Alexandria
M. N James
Baton Rouge
B. E Eskridge
R. C. Holt
Wwe
Heaven
Hell
Jesus
City Court Fines Range From 15 To 200 For Various Offenses
City Judge Schulze imposes fines and street punishments for offenses including concealed weapons 200 for L E Dancer and 25 to 30 dollars for drunk and disorderly behavior. Other penalties include fighting disturbing the peace and broom handle assault among multiple defendants. Government defeats Standard Oil Co. in Supreme Court decision. Pitchers Moore Beebe Bowar perform well for the Quakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schulze
L. E. Dancer
John Boffenden
Amos Lawson
Scott Lewis
Yancy Jenking
Washington
Standard Oil Co
United States Supreme Court
Rev Paul M Brown Delivers Forceful Sermon to Mission Workers
Reverend Paul M. Brown delivered a forceful sermon to mission workers emphasizing steadfast faith, dedication, and service. The event highlighted spiritual leadership and commitment to outreach efforts among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul M. Brown
Also Mentioned on This Page
LABOR
Supreme Court OF United
Alton Rh. Parker
Doctor Fear Babies
Negres
John M. Parker
Republican Party
Halgo
C. Harrison Parker
Board of Control
Louisiana Penitentiary
Sanders
Ing
Sallie Thompson
Moore
Beebe
Bowar
Quakers
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!