Labor Federation backs Sun boycott in interest of workers
The American Federation of Labor Convention adopted a resolution endorsing the boycott of the New York Sun and its syndicate papers. It praises the printers and pressmen's defense of labor rights and urges organized workers and humane allies to stop buying the Sun and Evening Sun and to cut ties with advertisers in those papers if the Sun corporation does not reverse last August's strike action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
American Federation of Labor Convention
New York Sun
Steretypers
Friends of Humanity
Sun Corporation
Sun
Evening Sun
Filipinos Freed. Bulacan Hosts Captured Arsenal
General Lawton reports Bulacan Province freed from insurgents after troops seized the Biacnabato stronghold with food, clothing, a cartridge factory and barracks. Eighteen hundred Spanish prisoners arrive in Manila and 2,000 more travel toward Spain. One thousand three hundred have already been shipped to Spain. prisoners are in better condition than surrendering Spanish troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Lawton
Bulacan
Biacnabato
Spain
Englishman jumps to death after South African reverses
Daniel A. Webber a 57 year old Englishman leapt from the fourth story of his East 80th Street home following reports of British defeats in South Africa and a belief England would lose in the Transvaal. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
South Africa
England
Transvaal
Daniel A. Webber
East 80Th Street
Governor McCallum Seeks Recruits for British Navy
Governor McCallum will visit Conception Bay next week to raise naval reserve recruits from 500 to 1,000 men. He is believed to be acting under instructions from the British Colonial Office to bolster forces sent to South Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
Railroads Reach Agreement on Chicago St Louis Traffic Rates
The Trunk Line Association members in New York announced an agreement on traffic between New York City and Chicago and St Louis. They resolved to maintain current rates and stop payment of commissions after the first of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Trunk Line Association
Chicago
St Lonis
Flour Mills Closed in Minneapolis District
Six flour mills in Minneapolis area shut down on December 15 reducing district capacity by about two percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis, Minn
Body Recovered of Toronto Mate After Niagara Wreck
The body of Archie McDonald of Toronto, mate of the steamer Niagara, wrecked last Tuesday, has been recovered near Port Maitland, Buffalo reports on December 15.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Archie McDonald
Toronto
Niagara
Port Maitland
British claim of wage advantage spurs mining ventures
Testimony notes Granite miners paid 3.50 for eight hour shifts before the eight hour law. Witness argues British Columbia wages attracted capital, stressing better workers and stable conditions under the British flag. He cites Belmont success in floating Granite Mines and Nelson Electric Tramway Co, while lamenting the impact of eight hour legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
British Columbia
Clute
Nelson Electric Tramway Co
Migland Tran
Mining men oppose eight hour law and plan reopenings
In a hearing, miners describe staffing levels at Granite Poorman Royal Canadian and the mill, noting 187 workers and wages. They condemn the eight hour law as harming mining, delaying capital, sowing discord, and argue it reduces output by about 20 percent. Freight and receipts declined after the law, and plans are made to reopen California mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
California
Muckers
Granite
Poorman
Royal Canadian
Campbell
Smith
Kootenay
Great Britain
Europe
Mr. Smith
Mr. Wilks
F. W. Peters
OC. P. R
Slocan
Olute
Kaslo
Miscellaneous 1 Cent Per Word Advertisements
Classified items include a lost pocket book reward notice, a help wanted for a book keeper, a sales agent for pipe and boiler coverings, furnished room for light housekeeping, Xmas week servant needed, six room house for sale or rent, dental office opening, and various address details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los L
Prosser
I. G. Nel
Eureka Mineral Wool & Asheston Co
Toronto
Barrow
Josephine
Robson Streets
Stoddwnt
Turner Block
Annable promotes Canadian goods and insurance services
A promotional note urges supporting home industries and buying Canadian insurance and goods. It highlights Annable offering stock, lots for sale, furniture, and rental options while praising Canadian firms and capital over foreign companies.
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The
Philippines
Bankers and Brokers
Geo.skaller & CO
Consol
Stock Exchange
Bredway
Ward St
Bet. Baker and
Victoria
Atlantic
Allan
Dominion Line
Cambroman
Vancouver
White Star Line
Teutonic
Lloyd
Saale
Merican
St Paul
Cyntric
Red Star Line
Westernland
Conard Line
Umbria
Allan State
Conard
Campania
Crete
Heentseon
Portland
Boston
Mass
Lydan
Bensley
Joes
Winnipeg
St. Leon
Nelson Bishgs See
M. L. Rastray
B. K. Merrill
Expositor
Stath
Brantford
Victoria Street
City Hall
Rattray & Merrill
R. H. Williams
Nelson
J. W. Mellor
B.C
Baker & Kootenay
Arthur City
Spokane Falls
Nelson & Fort Sheppard
Red Mountain
R’v
Rossland
Spokane
Kettle River
Boundary Creek
Marcus
H. A, Jackson
Tackabury
Big Horn Treasury
Annable
St Annable
Canada
Opera House
Water Tube Boilers
Babcocke and Wilcox
Crofts
State
Bealey Block
Baker Street
Otto Frrausson & Crofts
Ward and
Baker Streets
the Bank of British Columbia, Nelson
Jon Skaguay
U.S
Atlin
B. C
Dawson City
Yukon
Nelson Harness Shop
Hall Street
J. M. Ludwig
Nelson Employment Agency
J. H. Love
Ag’t Baker
Gooking Stoves
Vancouver Hardware CO
G. B. Chocolates
Lowney's Chocolates
Palace Confectionery
Corner Ward and
J. A. M'Donald
France
Germany
New South Wales
M. Des Brisay & CO
Merchants’ Bank of Halifax
Halifax
Scotia
Atlin, Bennett
Grand Forks
Nanaimo
East End
Ymir
Geo. Kydd
Nelson, B.C
Wills
Royal Seal
West Kootenay Butcher Co
E. C. Traves
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