Gompers Mitchell Morrison jailed for contempt of court
In Washington Justice Daniel T Wright sentenced Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor to one year in jail for contempt of court for defying an injunction. John Mitchell and Frank Morrison, then vice president and secretary, received nine and six months respectively. all appealed. The case grew from a dispute over the American Federationist publication and an injunction against misrepresentations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Des
Daniel T. Wright
Supreme Court of the
District
Brank Morrison
Mitchell
Morrison
Justice Wright
the & Wen
Gomipers
Mitehall
District Court
American Federationist
Te Biter Stoye 6 Range Company
St. Tonia
Egamel
Union
Gompera
Taerice Gould
Athough
Js Gomy
Bad
Varand
Walter
Tours
Watt Ceyiin
Jabor
Thias
Gompers
England
Ajwan
Morrison Local 30
Wright
Willis new engineer at New Castle electric plant
R S Willis, formerly of Sanerson Porter in New York, arrives to take over as engineer of the Bicelrical company plant in New Castle. The annual Christmas vacation begins with the session closed for holidays and resumes January 4. Mr Willis, Cornell graduate, travels with his wife and plans to settle in the city, while Christmas programs entertain friends and parents this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis
Ierly
Sanerson & Porter Company
New York
Poslon
New Castle
Efiy
Minde Givant
James P. Toler
Wills
Cornel
Sivelo
Arcampaniel Taj
Greer
New Directors for Y M C A Are Chosen
A board of directors for the YMCA chose new leaders and accepted the resignation of Membership Secretary H Pot t Potters resignation. Potter would have stayed until January 15 but leaves to become general secretary at the Beaver Bulletin. G K Hess J Thomas H Bopp and another member were named directors succeeding FE Ki Gregory Dr WW Meech and Js Les Welsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Pott- Potter
Lakes West Brannery 1
Potter
Ene
G. K Hess
Thomas H. Bopp
Association
FE Ki Gregory
Drww
Meechim
Js Les Welsh
Newton Store at Energy Robbed in Evening Theft
Robbers entered the Isaac Newton store at Energy on Tuesday night and stole a large amount of wearing apparel while a small sum remained in the drawer. A neighbor saw a horse and buggy nearby, but mistook it for a doctor’s, as a nearby house was not entered. The doors were left open and the intruders departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Newton
Have
Els
Bidland
Letwesa Bessemer
Mount Jackson
Mike Garloiti
Jae
Ulupilte
Shearer
Cragz
Martin Vaf Hillyville
Orange Lodge 24 Holds Election in Clendenin Block
The Ladies' Orange Lodge No 4 met in their hall Tuesday evening and elected officers for the coming term. Worthy Mistress Cassie Womendarr, Deputy Abblet, Chaplains E McCullough, Secretary Mary Pew, Assistant Secretary Layton, Conductress Anya Stewart, Assistant Conductress Hurlih, Treasurer Maude Jones, Outside Guard Pringte, Inside Guard Davis. In two weeks Mrs Mayme Thiddle, the supreme deputy of the city, will date the officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange Lodge No.4
Clendenin
Marit Barnes
Sharon
Cassie Womendarr
Abblet
E. McCullough
Mary Pew
Layton
Anya Stewart
Hurlih
Airs
Maude Jones
Pringte
Davis
Mayme Thiddle
Two Bankers and Seven Councilmen Held For Court in Pittsburg
United Press reports that two bankers and seven Pittsburg councilmen were held for court after a preliminary hearing. Evidence showed conspiracy and bribery linked to securing guarantees for a national bank deposit. Nesbit testified as the first witness, detailing payments totaling about 10,000 dollars and the accused’s admissions of aiding secure deposits.
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Pittsburg
Dy United Press
Pittaruhg
Pry
AL A Au Fach
Farmer Cashlor
Annieley
Tormey
Joby An
Geran Natinhak Bank
Hye Ranier
Laity Presse
Fae
Ifn
Warner First Ward Candidate Warner Runs Again
Dr Lanvie Warner a longtime supporter and council attendee in the first ward announced his candidacy to succeed himself in the February election. He spoke after inquiries from supporters and noted his faithful attendance at council meetings and church events, including a Sunday school session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanvie Warner
Olfman
Himzelf
de Warner
Presbyterian Church
Bunday School Treat Tonight at Courtier Paving
Fragmented OCR notes describe a Sunday event with planned activities and a focus on a power system, mentioning arch building terms and garbled phrases about preparations for an evening gathering. No clear names or places emerge.
Much Need Among Poor of the City
A city feature highlights pressing need among the poor as holiday demands rise. Volunteers from the American Volunteers, the Biss lodge, the YWCA Relief Committee, and church groups work to aid families. One notable case shows an ill elderly woman with scarce cover and a husband in worn shoes, underscoring the urgency of charitable gifts.
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Volunteers of América
Biss Lodge
Relief Committee
Y. W.ga
Varius
V. W Cg.a
Gommech
Treat for Poor Children Tonight at Central Presbyterian
The Sunday school plans a Christmas program at the church this evening with songs and recitations. The quarterly class will skip the usual scholastic treat and instead distribute a Christmas share to needy city families using pre issued tickets. The Helping Hand group is fundraising to support the gift. On Sunday night the church choir will present a nativity selection.
Seniors Decide On Caps And Gowns
Members of the high school senior class voted Wednesday to request the school board provide caps and gowns for the graduation at commencement. The move drew broad support from students and families across the city, reflecting a trend seen in many large cities.
Principals Back Eight Grade System at Meeting
At Tuesday’s meeting the Principals' association endorsed the eight grade structure for schools below the high school. Principal Hervey of Lincoln and Garfield schools presented a paper favoring the eight grade scheme without referencing its adoption trip.
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Principals' Association
Hervey
7Incoln
Garfeld
Rade Svaley
Maitland Memorial Annual Meeting Report
The Maitland Memorial annual meeting was held this evening with attendees from the Primtiva Methodist congregation. Members discussed community plans and reported on outreach efforts and financial status.
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Maitland Memorial Annual Meeting
Maitland
Amimoria
Primitiva Methodist
Mmeler
Lan Pt Troaters Dal Olier oMeers
Four Defendants on Stand in Durban Building Case Trial
Ex policeman Tidball testified he started the operation by order of Deskin to trap Logan. Kelty admitted giving false testimony before investigators and claimed others were involved. Fred Clark and Lutten described the Durban building deal, while Tidball remained on docket as court adjourned for dinner amid cross examinations and disclosures of past testimonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Tidball
Deskin
Logan
Case
Charles C. Kelty
Kelty
Young
Witt
Durban
Charles Tidlall
Uasecome
Teepea
Leran
Clark
Fred Clark
Charles Kelly
I Aym
Raom
Tidball
Mercer Atreet
Lug
Aninex
Kelly
Luton
Luttan
Lution
Tineitchell
Mitchell
Gambling scandal at the Coliseum and Sugar Bowl case
Direct examination reveals Tidball arranging access to the Coliseum and money routed through Kelty and Clark. Witnesses describe planned gambling operations, payments, and involvement of Logan, Mitchell, and Tidball with figures like Fike and Lutton, plus cross-examination details of who held the money and who opened rooms.
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Kelty
Mitchell
Leah
Uutch Lovie
Tidball
Selly
Hier
Kely
Logan
Charles Kelty
Toy County
Setron
Marquis
Fike
Sie
Ran & S
Tall
W. J. Aiken
Logan's
Lugeup
al Yrald
Sugar Bowl
Dohm Knox
Win
Ewan
Pitbull
Opera
Sharon
Fred Clark
Igan
Clark
Lo Bon
Lutton
Yan Uuxe
Yan Uuxe Veo Tidbalt
Clark End Tutton
Coliseum
Alrigtst
Wm. Dunlap
Wimmy Bair
Logany
Bob Fike
Lew Yan
Aiken Testified He Advised Keelty Against Gambling
William Aiken testified in criminal court that he advised Charles T. Kelty against gambling in the gambling schemes. He noted that the News printed his testimony in a way that did not reflect his intent. Aiken, a newspaper man, defended his remarks and argued the News misrepresented his comments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Kelty
Aiken
Keelty
Will, Aiken
Charles T. Kelty
Kelly
Mr. Aiken
Ikon
der Sling
Nene
Wiliam Aiken
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American Federation of Labor
Secy
Supreme Court of District of Columbia
United States District| Court of Appeals
Hey
American Federation of Lishov
Fey’ Haye
Ukelinn
Federation
Duck Stove & Ranxe Co
Toler
R.S. Willis
Jietsumas
Murkeidl
Y.m.ca
R. R. Potter
Newton
Orange Lodge
Warner
EIGTH
Harry Sutton
Thibalt
Cotsen
Button
Mitchel
Ake
Furitan
Harry Watton
Cel Ward
Sam
Carnesie Steel
Mas Ami
Herane
Kelly Ay Ute
Thibald “Ore
Hee
Bits
Glark
Theil
Het Logan
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