Court Action Seeks to Enjoin Labor Unions in Unfair List Case
James VanCleaf of the National Association of Manufacturers sues in Washington seeking a court order to bar Samuel Gompers and John Mitchell and other AFL officers from using the boycott and unfair list. The suit targets a nationwide conspiracy to restrain trade tied to a 1906-07 labor dispute involving the Bucks Stove and Range Co. and affects 173 unions and federations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Aus
Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia
James VanCleave
National Association of Manufacturers
Samuel Gompers
John Mitchell
American Federation of Labor
VanCleave
St. Louis
VenCleave
Manufacturers’ Association
Licbar
Mer
Gt. Pavnis
Plagathy
Ciai
Oyurth
Mital Perishers” Union No. 13
Stave Company
Tnecructionet Uetal Polishers
Steve Foundrs
National Defense Association
Bucks Company
International Union of Metal Polishers
Journal
Monument to Pilgrims Dedication Near Cape Cod
Provincetown Mass August 20 visitors crowd for cornerstone laying of the Cape Cod Pilgrim Memorial with President Roosevelt aboard the Mayflower dropping anchor near the historic site. The 250 foot monument on Town Hill will be a landmark after ceremonies with Governor Guild and diplomats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provincetown
Mass
Cape Cod
Roosevelt
Curtis Guild
James Breee
Lodee
Fiend Caught by Bloodhounds After Kidnapping Ruse
In August near Ashtabuie County Meadie Meadville witness report describes Alma Whitehead daughter of Rev J O Whitehead of Turnersville Pa captured in a swamp. Authorities sent the suspect to Meadville. he pleaded guilty and was remanded for trial in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Alma Whitehead
Whiteheed
Turnersville
Wieck
Ashtabuie
Meadville
Deoltcty Resulsss. pe C ' . ' i 1 t wo fol
Fragmentary OCR note reports a local election result with unreadable names and numbers. The readable portion mentions a vote and civic context but lacks complete details.
Prominent Figures and Disasters Noted in Telegrams
Thomas be Shaso oun and others named as criminals and vagabonds in the West. James Chapman a famed Union Pacific volunteer killed by a worker near Evanston Wyoming. Fort Totten ordnance storehouse shells exploded injuring three artillerymen. A tornado strikes a summer resort at Like Independence Minnesota injuring fifteen or more. Prince Wilhelm guest at the Jamestown Exposition. Professor Ko EL Dogue of Michigan Agricultural College forestry department dead. Chicago Press Club buys eight story building at 116 115 Dearborn Street for 156000 dollars. National Rifle Association seeks congressional bill to allow civilian access to government rifles and ammunition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Chapman
Union Pacific
Evanston
Wyo
Fort Totten
Like Independence
Minn
Prince Wilhelm
Crown Viines Gustav
Oscar of Sweden
Ko EL Dogue
Michigan Agricuultural College
The
Press Club of
Chicago
University Club
Dearborn Street
National Rifle Association
Moon Suspended by Wesleyan Conference Over Pulpit Occupation
Bluffton Indiana report states Reverend W G Moon formerly of Bluffton now in Fairmount was tried in 1906 by a Wesleyan Methodist trial committee for improper conduct in occupying pulpits not his own with consent. The committee suspended him pending conference action and later disallowed membership until reinstatement terms. Moon declined reinstatement and continues evangelistic work independently.
Killing at Summerfield prompts police hunt in Lafayette
A man named Clarence Summertfield was shot dead near McCoy woods after a dispute with Jamnes Whitinger Whitinger fled to Crawfordsville where he was arrested. The victim died from a gunshot wound to the brain while a companion, who survived, recounted the events at St Elizabeths hospital. Police believe quarrel over money or drink led to the murder in a rural area southeast of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Polier
Clarence Summerts
Summerfield
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
McCoy
Jones Whittines
Crawfordsville
Summerfies Geith
Clarkshire
Sturmer
Hes Eniae
Thas
Lax
Whitinger Owas
Suroviedd
End
Will Urge New Laws at Indiana Labor Convention
The Indiana Federation of Labor annual convention will be in Muncie starting Sept. 24 for three days. The meeting will address child labor and the assembly will be urged to pass stricter state laws. In other notes, John Stilwell, a Rockport night watchman, is held on bonds for trial in September after a shooting incident at a straw board plant. Edward Farholz of Evansville lost both legs after an Evansville Terre Haute train incident in Princeton, Aug. 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Fuh, Ave
Indiana Prederation of Labor
General Assembly
Rockport
Ind
John Stilwell
Strawborrd
Daniel Wilmot
Stillwell
Wilmot
Princeton
Edward Farholz
Evansville
Terre Haute
Cousin Kills Cousin in Floyd County Feud
In Kentucky’s Floyd county mountains a feud flares as Keene Burchett is killed by James Burchett after a dispute over damages. Keene’s relatives protect him. James Burchett’s sons arm for vengeance. Eight shootings in Floyd county this past month heighten tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Burchete
Floyd County
Keene Burchett
James Burchett
Wireless links set to connect Alaska and West Coast
Washington reports wartime and naval departments will jointly maintain wireless links between Neme and St Michael in Alaska and Seattle and San Francisco. Army signal corps build Alaskan stations at Fairbanks and Fort Gibbon with 72 foot towers. A wireless telegraph outfit is mounted on the Kansas ship with wide range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War and Navy
Neme
St. Michael
Alaska
Seattle
San Francisco
Signal Corps of
Army
Alaskan
Fort Gibbon
Valdez
Theavy
Signal Corps
Fairbanks
Uirele
Kansas
War on Rats Report Recommends Immediate Housing Improvements
Government and owners commission endorses rat control measures including fume dungees, reducing grain store vulnerabilities, and improving house construction. Officials urge short duration actions and higher food protection to curb rat supplies.
Shawnee Resident Jester Linked to Gates Murder Trial
Alexander Jester, once indicted tried and acquitted in the murder of William Gates, brother of John M. Gates, lies in the hands of his sister aged ninety. John W. Gates hunted Jester for thirty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghia Ots
Alexander Jester
Wililiam Gates
John
MW. Grates
John W. Gates
Jetser
Boy Falls From Train Near Lexington
An eight year old son of Edward Willoughby fell from a Cincinnati and Ohio train near Lexington on the trip from Indianapolis to Mount Sterling Kentucky. He was only slightly bruised and was not missed until Frankfort. A message later said he had been picked up near Christiansburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Edward Willoughby
Indianapolis
Mt. Sterling
Here
Frankfort
Christiansburg
Auto Crash Sends Two to Albany Hospital
W McKeown of Washington Pennsylvania and Miss Emma R Quinn of Bradford were seriously hurt in an auto accident at Sunnyside. McKeown has a fractured thigh and Quinn suffers brain concussion and multiple broken ribs. Both were taken to Albany Hospital by trolley car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
W. McKeown
Washington, Pa
Emma. R. Quinn
Bradford
Sunnyside
Des Moines Couple Drowned in River Accident
In Des Moines on August 20 Roy Radcliffe and his fiancée drowned when a small birch canoe capsized near Thompecas Bend on the Des Moines River. They went under within sight of assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Roy Radcliffe
Thompecas Bead
Meg Se
Indiana State Fair dedicates new livestock pavilion in 1920 events
The fifty fourth Indiana Fair opens in Indianapolis on Monday September 9 with the dedication of a new $114 000 livestock pavilion and a full schedule of band concerts vaudeville and horse and cattle parades. Races offer the richest purses yet with 13 events including two 2 00 stakes and multiple 800 purses. Charles Downing reports record entries and liberal prizes as the machinery and poultry displays expand across extensive grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Union
Indianapolis
Oveloc
Larese
Weber's Band
Cincinnati
Weber
Alweos Peerkind
Vilfom
Charles Downing
State Board of Agriculture
Indiana
Tate
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van Cleave
National Manufacturers’ Association
Central Trades and Labor Union of
Metal Trades Council
American Federation
Minneapolis
American Federationist
Cornerstone Lay
Ing
Neieiedbertue
Philadelte
St Louwis
Brooklyn
Cincioneti
Vecton
Pittshore
Rag
St. Fants
New York
Otvienso
Wash
Indton
Cleveland
Phihededphia
Detroit
Nestona
Arcoviesa Associatiog
St. Paul
Tebedes Va
Amfinacapialis
Columbus
Kaneos City
Latisville, O
Victoria
May
Cygist
Pope
Thomas Be Shaso Oun
W. G. Moon
Dad
Wiheaut
Cousin
Juan W. Gates
Boy
Vaude
Ville— Racing
Hoosier
Ayer
J.C. Ayer Co
Lowell, Maas
Brown Mfg CO
Greeneville
tCave Perence
U . de
CHE Arverican
Mraieer Ss
Oa Taners
York
Beges
Pater
S&f
Wey
Holligter
Rocky Mountain
Cestes
Yfister
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