Unfair List Lifted in Great Legal Struggle in DC
James VanCleave of the National Association of Manufacturers files in the DC supreme court to bar Samuel Gompers, John Mitchell and AFL officers from using boycotts and unfair lists against his St. Louis Bucks Company. Suit seeks nine court orders to halt alleged conspiracies to ruin business and obstruct trade nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia
James VanCleave
National Association of Manufacturers
Samuel Gompers
John Mitchell
American Federration of Labor
Boxcott
VanCleave
St. Louis
VanCreayve
Manufacturers’ Association
Hurcks Store and Range Company
American Federationtat
American Federation of Labor
Acta
Metal Polishers’ Union Noa. 18
International Metal Polishers
Stove Founders
National Defense Association
Bucks Company
International Union of Metal Polishers
Journal
Monument to Pilgrims at Provincetown With Roosevelt Onboard
Cape Cods upper shore hosts the cornerstone ceremony for a Cape Cod Pilgrim Memorial monument rising 250 feet on Town Hill. President Roosevelt aboard the Mayflower anchors near the site as the event honors the Mayflower voyage and Pilgrim landing with speeches by Governor Curtis Guild and dignitaries.
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Provincetown
Mass
Cape Cod
Roosevelt
Curtis Guld
Janes Bruce
Senator Lodge
Fiend Caught by Bloodhounds Near Wick Swamp
A tramp attacked Alma Whitehead fourteen the daughter of Rev J M Whitehead Turnersville Pa was chased by bloodhounds and captured in a swamp near Wick in Ashtabula county He gave the name Henry W Wagner twenty seven and was taken to Meadville jail He pleaded guilty and was remanded for trial in September.
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Youngstown
Alma Whitehead
J. M. Whitehead
Turnersville
Wick
Ashtabula
Meadville
Henry W. Wagner
Telegraphers Strike Becomes Waiting Game Amid Adjustments
Chicago Aug 20 Late telegraphers strike developments include leasing wire operators called out in six brokerage houses and conflicting statements from union and company officials. Both sides claim victory as more operators report to work at the board of trade than since the strike began. Union plans to sign by 1 o clock were rejected by eight large losses, while some men linger at work in one office. Messenger boys return to work and efforts toward adjustment fade, leaving a prolonged stalemate.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Union S
Alx
National Tax Association Plans Nov Conference on State Taxation
A national conference on state and local taxation will be held in Columbus on November 12 under the National Tax Association. President Allen R. Foote invites auditors, tax commissioners, governors, and university economists to participate and help produce a proceedings volume guiding uniform, economical tax laws nationwide.
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Columbus
National Tax Association
Allen R. Foote
Boards of Equalization
Harris
the Union
Berthon of
Busness
Panama Canal Expenditures Boost Push to Finish
Washington reports indicate canal work is advancing faster than planned and may exceed the 1908 fiscal year estimates by about 1.0 million dollars. Colonel Goethals urges Congress at the next session to cover the deficiency to accelerate completion.
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Washington
Panama Canal
Canal Commission
Goethals
Congress
Gatus Dam
Baseball scores from two leagues across cities
National League games saw Philadelphia 9 St Louis 9, Brooklyn 2 Cincinnati 5, Boston 10 Pittsburgh 8, New York 2 Chicago 1. American League games listed St Louis 1 New York 6, Chicago 16 Washington 2, Cleveland 8 Philadelphia 10, Detroit 4 Boston 3. American Association results include St Paul 8 Toledo 18, Minneapolis 3 Columbus 3, Kansas City 16 Louisville 3.
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Philadelphia
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Boston
Plettsburg
New York
Chicago
Washington
Cleveland
Detroit
St. Paul
Toledo
Minneapolis
Columbus
Kansas City
Louisville
Old Comrades in Deadly Dispute in Victoria
Two elderly former soldiers clashed in the Victoria Missouri A T L hall. Captain S J Waters, aged sixty five, seized a rusty bayonet and stabbed George Patton, sixty one, after a disputed argument. Patton died under arrest.
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Victoria
George Patton
S. J. Waters
Hall
Waters
Patton Waters
Moroccans Suffer Heavy Losses in Sunday Engagement
A telegraph from Vice Admiral Phibert reports Moroccans suffered severe losses when General Drude’s camp was attacked Sunday. Morocco City advices say Mulal Hafiq, brother of the sultan, has been proclaimed sultan by nearby tribes.
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Paris
Philbert
Drude
Morocco
Mulal Hafiq
Sultann
Notable Deaths and Disasters in Brief Terse Telegrams
Thomas F. Shay a renowned criminal lawyer in the West collapses and dies on a Cincinnati street. James Chapman a famed Union Pacific engineer is killed by a bear near Evanston Wyoming. Fort Totten S I ordnance storehouse shells explode injuring three artillerymen. A Lake Independence Minnesota summer resort tornado injures fifteen or more with possible fatalities. Prince Wilhelm son of Crown Prince Gustav visits Jamestown exposition. Professor H E Bogue Michigan Agricultural College forestry head dies with national forestry fame. Chicago Press Club buys University Club eight story building for 150000 dollars. National Rifle Association seeks congress support to allow civilian rifle clubs access to government rifles and ammo.
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James Chapman
Union Pacific
Evanston
Wyo
Fort Totten
S. 1
Lake Independence
Minn
Prince Wilhelm
Prince Gustav
King Oscar of Sweden
E. Bogue
Michiigan Agricultural College
The
Press Club of
Chicago
University Club
Dearborn Street
National Rifle Association
Delegates Discuss National Federation for Peaceful Industry
Delegates from various manufacturing and employers associations met at the Waldorf Astoria to consider forming a national federation aimed at advancing peace in the industrial world. After a general discussion the group adjourned to consult with their organizations before proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Waldorf-Astoria
Fate of Mountain Climbers on Jungfrau Falls
Three German tourists missing on the Jungfrau were found dead by guides on a glacier below Rothal Battal. They had fallen about 3,000 feet after disappearance last Thursday in Berne Switzerland.
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Berne
Switzerland
Jungfrau
Rothal Battal
Immouminity Question Discussed by AG Bonaparte and Chicago
In Washington in August the attorney general and District Attorney Sims of Chicago, with Chicago Alton railroad counsel, debated immunity claims for the railroad. Bonaparte said no further statements could be made until he communicates with Judge Davis, whom he plans to contact without delay.
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Washington
Aug
Sims
Chicago
Cheago - Alton Railroad
Bonaparte
Umadh
Tavis Hie
Kidney Cure Ad Promises Universal Remedy
An early 20th century testimonial-style advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Cure cures all kidney and bladder diseases. The piece mentions Minnesota and Wisconsin and cites Ohas LD Knoefel as a source, urging readers to use the product to avoid blame for unresolved ailments.
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Foley
Ohas LD
Knoefel
Japanese Visitors Photographing Atlanta Buildings
Two Japanese were seen on the rear of Fe McPherson yesterday afternoon taking views and sketches of the buildings and grounds. A former enlisted man who first observed them alerted the Department of the Gulf. Officials say no action will be taken unless further discoveries are made.
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Atlanta
Fe McPherson
Department of the Gulf
Death of General Lewis Cass Fry at Brice Missouri
Word arrives of the death of General Lewis Cass Fry at Brice Missouri. He earned the title of General in 1894 after leading 3,400 men as the Pacific coast division of Coxey's army from San Francisco to Washington.
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St. Louis
Unidentified Man Struck by Train in Connersville
An unknown man was struck and killed by a C. H. D. train on a railway bridge in Connersville Indiana. He was on the bridge at the time and fell about fifteen feet to the street below.
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Connersville
Ind
State Supreme Court Upholds McKannay Salary Ruling
In San Francisco on August 20 the state supreme court sustained the legality of Mayor Schmitz's removal and the appointment of Mayor Taylor in the McKannay salary case.
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San Francisco
State Supreme Court
McKannay
Schmitz
Taylor
Man Killed After Crossing Incident In Muncie
Ianac Helm aged fifty five died after being struck at a railway crossing by a Big Four train. He died following hospital treatment during which both legs were amputated.
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Muncie
Ind
Ianac Helm
Two Children Die From Choking in Elkhart
In Elkhart Indiana on August 20 the two year old daughter of Noah Culp died after choking on a collar button. The report contrasts with a prior death of another child from orange peel and includes a testimonial about Dr King's New Discovery from Mrs Eva Unocapher of Grovertown praising its cough and throat healing power. A local druggist O D Knoefel guarantees the remedy with 506 and $1. Trial bottle free.
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Elkhart
Ind
Noah Culp
O. D. Knoefel
Moon Suspended by Wesleyan Methodist Conference
Bluffton Indiana August reports that Rev. W. G. Moon formerly of Bluffton now in Fairmount was tried by a special session on charges of improper conduct for occupying pulpits outside his denomination. The trial committee suspended him pending conference action and disbanded his membership. Moon declined reinstatement and continues evangelistic work independently.
Murder Mystery In Lafayette Linked To Whitinger Suspect
James Whitinger confessed to the murder of Clarence Summerfield after being traced from Clarkshill to Crawfordsville. Summerfield died from a brain wound after being found unconscious near McCoy woods, with authorities unsure of motive.
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Lafayette
Ind
Poace
Clarence B Sumtierfild
Sumnerfield
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
McCoy
Janes Whitinger
Summerfield
Crawfordsville
Clarkshill
Whitinger
Box-Board
Main Street
McCoy Woods
Mystery over missing bank cashier in Dillsboro
Fred Ruby, cashier at First National Bank of Dillsboro Indiana, remains missing a week after leaving home. The bank reports no funds shortage. keys were mailed to assistant cashier Miss Maggett Hegsa with a legible postmark from an unknown origin.
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Dillsboro
Ind
Fred Ruby
First National Bank
Maggett Hegsa
Woman Wounds and Suicide Fallout Near New Albany
Mrs. Hettle Zurschmiedt remains convalescing at St Edward's hospital after being shot four times by David Hawkins who then died by suicide. She never lost consciousness and has sat up despite two bullets passing through her body without hitting vital organs. a third bullet remains unfound.
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New Albany
Ind
Hettle Zurschmiedt
David Hawkins
St. Edward's Hospital
Indiana Labor Federation set to meet in Muncie
The Indiana Federation of Labor holds its annual convention in Muncie starting September 24 for three days. The gathering will重点 focus on child labor reform urging the passage of stricter laws.
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Muncie
Ind
Indiana Federation of Labor
General Assembly
Taft Outlines Political Platform at Memorial Hall
William Howard Taft, secretary of war, delivered a speech at Memorial hall that served as his political confession of faith and platform for a Republican presidential bid. He urged tariff revision, supported imprisonment for antitrust violators, and defended Roosevelt era policies amid strong applause.
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Columbus
William Howard Taft
War Department
Memorial Hall
Taft
Harris
United States
Republican Party
Rip Van Winkle's Haunts at Falling Water Open Air Play
An open air performance of Rip Van Winkle was staged near Falling Water village with George Ober as Rip Van Winkle at Hotel Milbrae. The production recreates the village of Falling Water, drawing on Jefferson and Irving lore, with local staging by Sernery owners.
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Falling Water
Goeorge
Pallfig
Crretehen
Ter
Rip's Rock
Washington
Irving
Rip
George Ober
RIP van Winkle
Hotel Milbrae
Healpquarkters
Sou
Joseph Jefferson
Ele
Puden- Ville
Sernery
Introduced
Plues
Jefferson
Catskil
Catskill
Moon Surface Temperatures Across Lunar Day and Night
Astronomers note the moon experiences extreme temperatures during its two week-long day and night cycles. The surface heats to very high levels at lunar noon and drops to very cold levels at lunar midnight, exceeding Earth's typical temperatures.
Czar’s Anti Semitism Spreads Through St Petersburg Address
The Union of Russian People sent an appeal to Emperor Nicholas demanding complete Jewish exclusion from the douma to secure a genuine Russian assembly. The tsar marked the document with the note read with pleasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Union of
Nicholas
Amusement Grounds Fire Destroys Steeplechase Island Structures
Fire swept Steeplechase Island amusement grounds in Bridgeport on Sunday causing about 60 000 in damage to six structures and prompting a partial panic among about 20 000 attendees. No serious injuries reported.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Steeplechase Island
Markets and notes mix of droughts and livestock bids
The page lists grain and livestock figures from Indianapolis and New York markets with Wheat Corn and Hog bids, plus regional notes from Cincinnati and East Buffalo. It includes weather hints, grocery ad blurbs, and short anecdotes about daily rural life and a peppery anecdote about a sandwich.
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van Cleave
National Manufacturers’ Association
Central Trades and Labor Union of
Metal Trades Council
American Federation
American Federationist
Uns
Cornerstone Lay
Ing
Ope
George W. Goethals
Thomas F. Shay
West
General" Fry
W. G. Moon
Church Conference
James Whittiger
Clarches Suumtierfield
Rockport
John Stillwell
A Strawboard
Daniel Wilmot
Stillwell
Wilmot
Princeton
Edward Farholz
Evansville
Terre Haute
India and Ceylon
OM Missionrels
Famiy
A. Liveinana
Usi Morhkes
A.c. On
Lowell
Vetday
Steensth
Qheeerde
Oto Maereti
Leading Paints
Indianapolis
Sratese
Selec
East Buffalo
Jhas
D. Knoefel
Wm. A. Fertwell
Luccaiss
N. Y
Bright
O. D. Knepfel
Lanny
Laos
Siete Cather
Sandy i
Michigan City
Mononroute
Lake
Michigar
Trequent Baureo
Chica
Theodore Roose
Peake Tames Dobby Crips
F. d. Kalies
Saratoga Springs
41St Annua
Ratva
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