Sudden Jersey Strike Shuts Newark Trolley Lines
A large Newark trolley strike began late yesterday and spread through Essex and neighboring counties. Cars were abandoned, services halted, and workers filed into Lyric Hall for meetings while police guarded depots. Public Service Corporation officials and union leaders debated aims as authorities prepared for potential broader action.
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Public Service Corporation
Stree Railways
SIAKE CLAIMS ON THE SIDE AT UINTAH SURVEY
Well known mining men join surveying gangs in the Uintah Indian reservation to prospect on the side hauling chains and driving emkes while prep work precedes opening. A state motion to Interior Department officials faces investigation. Also advertised is the Atlantic City rail special tour with rate 142 dollars including transportation and two days board.
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Uintah Indian Reservation
Atlantic
Atlantic City
Pennsylvania Railroad
Rutolf
Seccession II Hungary amid German Austrian moves
The Daily Mail correspondent in Berlin reports a possible Russian party revolution in Hungary. Germany may send troops to aid Austria if Macedonia action and Hungary revolt occur. Von Beck proposed mobilization to the Kaiser, and placing Prince Estel Frederick on the Hungarian throne has no German support.
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Austria
Macedonia
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Prince Estel Frederick
Mayor Leeds Begins Yale Political Science Study
Stamford Connecticut September 24 Mayor Charles Henry Leeds started a course in political science at Yale under Professor Schwab. He will attend three days weekly while continuing mayoral duties. He dismisses criticism from Rev W J Cady calling him an infidel and expresses appreciation for his Princeton education.
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Charles Henry Leeds
Yale
Schwab
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W. J. Cady
Princeton
Canfield Running Chicago Gambling House Said Opened
A Chicago report claims Richard Canfield of New York opened a lavish gambling house on Michigan Avenue for his New York friends. The venue features faro roulette stud poker and draw poker with staff largely from New York. Access reportedly restricted to higher income patrons and opened Sunday under strong promotion.
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Chicago
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Tite
Richard Canfield
New York
Canfield
Secretary Shaw's refunding plan may avert gold shipment
London observers believe Secretary Shaw's refunding scheme could remove the need to ship gold to America tied to the crop movement. The item notes perfumes as costly and references Desettrer's gig, implying market opinions and cultural squibs of the day.
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London
Shaw
America
Immigration Frauds Shake Pawtucket Mills Probe
Three lacemakers employed by the American Textile Company of Pawtucket Rhode Island are arrested for alleged contract labor law violations. The case hinges on alleged recruitment in England by foreman Samuel Griffiths and involves political influence and high level malfeasance. The workers Adolph Duqueroy J F Morris and E Damelow remain detained at Ellis Island as witnesses while a federal action proceeds. An appeal to deportation was filed but deportation awaits testimony in the suit.
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Washington
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Pawtucket
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Rhode Island
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J. F. Morris
E. Damelow
England
Immigration Bureau
Samuel Griffiths
Robert Watchorn
Charles W. Shepard
Watchorn
Shepard
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Griffiths
United States
Boston
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Duqueno
Montreal
Duquenoy
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Fulton Ex-Union Secretary Leaves Post Amid Feud
Jerome poltroon label fuels dramatic exit of Thomas A. Fulton from the Citizens Union as district leaders debate executive committee authority. Fulton, tearful at headquarters, cites overwork and objections to Mayor Low while a request for his resignation prompts calls for reinstatement and a lingering question of proper process. Jerome’s letter to Fulton and Denison’s rebuttal of Fulton’s claims intensify the political melee as Fulton plans a formal resignation.
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Thomas A. Fulton
The
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Low
Fulton
Criminal Courts
Mr Shepard's Alien Labor and Wage Claims in Pawtucket
Pawtucket September 24. Charles W. Shepard manager of the American Textile Company faces charges under the alien contract labor law. Officials allege he brought foreign workers to replace striking laborers and resisted government officers. accusations include bribery claims against immigration officials. Thirty eight lacemakers from France and England had long worked at the company without interference.
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Pawtucket
Charles W.W. Shepard
American Textile Company
Dispatch
Washington
Commissioner of Immigration
France
England
Mr. Shepard
United States
Knights of Labor backs Roosevelt support amid Printing Office dispute
Simon Burns reports the Knights of Labor general executive board endorses President Roosevelt and condemns allied organizing moves as political, urging Labor to reject leaders who push against the President. It suggests referring the Washington Printing Office controversy to Senator Hanna for a decision.
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Simon Burns
Knights of Labor
Washington
General Executive Board
Newspa
Organized Labor
Roosevelt
White House
The
Order of the Knights of Labor, Incorporated
Hanna
Ohio
Breslin Weds Nurse Ella Watson in New York City
Thomas Breslin formerly part owner of the Gilsey House in New York, 69, widower, married Miss Ella Watson, a trained nurse at Samaritan Hospital, after meeting her in Waterford where she once worked in his mill. The couple’s union comes amid fine weather and voyage notes on the Hudson River trips.
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Thomas Breslin
Gilsey House
New York
Waterford
Ella Watson
Bennington
Maritan Hospital
Mr. Breslin
Samaritan Hospital
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Elders Reinstated By Synod In New York Case
The New York Sayod of the United Presbyterian Church in Troy reports that Matthew T. Lindsay Thomas McCook and James D. Crawford former ruling elders of First United Presbyterian Church New York City have been reinstated after a prior dismissal for insubordination. Synod directed the pastor and session to lift suspension and certify them as members in good standing while they continue to attend church ordinances.
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United Presbyterian Church
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New York City
N. G. Kyle
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First Church
Nixon backs fusion after talk with district attorney
Lewis Nixon reportedly favored fusion. Brooklyn Democrats warned against McClellan’s mayoral nomination. Fulton quit Citizens Union secretary post, claiming remarks to Jerome questioned Mayor Low’s renomination. Citizens Union leaders debated reinstating him. New York County fusion delegates couldn’t pick a Manhattan Borough President candidate, Cyrus Sulzberger favored. Guy, ex-education board member, led Tammany Sheriff bid as Jerome stayed silent. Nixon allies said Jerome would back the fusion ticket if asked.
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Queens
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Grout
Swanstrom
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Nixon leans toward fusion after luncheon talks
After a luncheon with District Attorney Jerome Lewis Nixon signals a possible fusion stance and says he may campaign for Low while planning to oppose the Tamanny Hall faction. He notes heated talks with Charles F. Murphy and discusses Nixon clubs forming for his mayoral bid.
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Nixon
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Tammany Hall
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Cedarst
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Board of Aldermen
Murphy's Slick Trick shakes Brooklyn at City Committee meeting
At the Democratic Club meeting, Murphy outmaneuvered Brooklyn leaders over mayoral candidates. He pressed for open convention tactics, signaling Brooklyn may abstain or withhold a candidate if McClellan is pushed by Tammany. Talks touched on a broad-ticket plan and breaking from fusion pressure. A forthcoming convention is expected to name the ticket.
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