Big Railway Strike Imminent Across Western Lines
Western roads face wage demand tensions with rail unions proposing increases up to 400 percent for eastern roads staff. James Murdock notes lack of current talks but says a ratification vote by December 15 could trigger formal wage scale notices. Provisional strike plans discussed in Boston on October 19, with 64 000 trainmen and 24 000 conductors affected. Separate notes include a St Paul switchmen strike claim of being broken and reports on immigration Black Hand warnings and government expense reduction efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Murdock
Brotherhood of
Apéak
Murdock
Grand
William G. Lee
Charles Wilson
Brotherhood’ of
Boston
W. C. Brown
New York Central Railroad
St. Paul
Northwest
Sheldon Indicted for Grand Larceny in Phenix Insurance
New York December 9 George P Sheldon former president of the Phenix Insurance Company now held at his Greenwich Connecticut country home on grand larceny charges totaling about 15000. Prosecutors allege he diverted 46000 of the company funds for personal use and drew drafts against the company deposits and deposited them to his private account at the Chatham National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phenix Insurance Co
New York
George’ P. Sheldon
Pheals, Insurance’ Company Snd
Country Home
Greenwich
Conny
Phenix
Mei Sheldon
O 'Co
Ingalna
Chatham, National ‘Bank
Haunted by victim drives prisoner to insanity claim
Ralph Reedy, jailed for the August murder of Morris Bender in Orwin, crushed the skull with a rock and cut his throat. Serving twenty years in Pottsville, he says he is haunted by the victim's face and unable to sleep, predicting he will never complete his sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottsville
Ralph Reedy
Morris Bender
Orwin
Louisville mob demands death for Earl Thompson
Louisville, Ky. Dec. 9 A mob met Earl Thompson at the train and forced Circuit Judge Cammack to promise a hanging within thirty days. Thompson was convicted of criminal assault in a disturbed courtroom while a mob overran the chamber. The judge set the date for January 7, despite the extreme circumstances surrounding the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisvlle
Williamstown
Earl Thompson
Kentucky
Thompson
Lexington
Cammack
Williemstown
Cammmack
An Ideal Bungalow With Balcony At The Bungalow Mall
Rapid adoption of the bungalow style continues with a model featuring a large front screened balcony for comfort. The design includes a high seven foot basement under the full house, first floor nine feet, second floor size 26 by 26 feet, and construction cost excluding heating and plumbing at 2500 dollars. A complete plant set and specifications are offered for 15 dollars as No 887, by Glenn L Saxton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bungalow Mall
Glenn L-Saxton
George Woodruff resigns from Hawaii judgeship and Penn coach role
George W. Woodruff, longtime Penn football coach and United States district judge for Hawaii, resigns by cable to President Taft to take a position with Pocahontas Coal and Coke Co in West Virginia. Appointed April 29, Woodruff previously served as Pennsylvania assistant attorney general. Another item notes John Drew improving after a fall injuries at Presbyterian Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn
Hawaii
Honolulu
George W. Woodruff
United States
Territory of
Jgeorge W. Woodruff
University of Pennsylvania
Prident Taft
Woodruff
Pocahontas Coal and, Coke Company
Weat’Virrginia
Woodrufh
Department of the Anterior
Helis
Pennsylvania
New York Board of Trade Demands Sherman Law Amendment
The New York Board of Trade and Transportation adopted a resolution urging an amendment to the Sherman act to extend only to prevent and destroy injurious combinations. It expresses grave concern over the act’s possible impact on national interests and calls for government control of telephone companies as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Board of Trade
New York
New York Board of Trade and’ Transportation
SUFFOCATED BY COAL IN BROOKLYN CHUTE TRAGEDY
Eleven year old Charles Weiss of 369 Johnson Avenue suffocated in a coal chute at Obermeyer and Liebman’s. Rescuers retrieved the body too late. death confirmed by Dr Lowen of St. Catherine's Hospital. Coffin prepared twenty years ago for another man is noted. Also in brief, Norfolk farmer John Pitman to be buried in a Courtland coffin stored for decades. Night riders burn Judy’s tobacco barn. no injuries. Edith Mason, eighteen, arrested in Atlantic City for forging proprietor Charles Chan’s check for 75 dollars after a prior attempt on Nov. 24.
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New York
Charles Weiss
Johinson Avenue
Obermeyer
Liebman
Brooklyn
Lowen
Norfolk
John Pitman
Southampton County
Courtland
Pitman
Southampton
Lexington
Mdera
Edward Jndy
Harrison County
Judy
Atlantic City
Edith Mason
Milford
Del
Cherger National Bank
Charles Chan
Girl Roots Wrong Normal Student Punished for Football Support
Dec 9 Charleston W Va state board of regents probes hazing of Mattie Taylor a Fairmont State Normal School student for cheering the rival football team. She received an ice bath and was painted red, alleged to target her for backing the Wrong team. Taylor, daughter of a noted Etkins attorney, faced the disciplinary move at Pale mont WV. Youth Saves Sister Life After Freight Train Incident
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Charleston
W. Va
State’ Board of Regents
Mattie ‘Taylor
Fairmont State Normal School
Palemont
W. “Va
Misa Taylor
Etking
Lebanon
John Gelb
Mount ‘Aetna
Berke County
Slater
Sarah Geib
Reading
Geib
Milford girl burned while burning leaves at father’s farm
At Milford Delaware on December 9 Ethel AZO daughter of Mr and Mrs William Argo residing in Slaughter Neck suffered severe burns when leaves she had been burning on the lawn ignited her clothing. A grandfather wrapped her in blankets before emergency help arrived.
Rich Men's Gifts Behind the Gifte? A Medical Claim
A fragmented testimonial from Mia Rhinavault of Ventral Center New York praising FeRard 1 Eletric Bitters as among the greatest gifts God has given to women. She claims the remedy lifts buoyancy, vigor, health, and vitality, noting the product’s impact on her body and wellbeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beahdosthia
FeRard
Mia
Rhinavault
Vental Center
N.Y
Bodh
Jullant
Townsend Sloemene
Drowning Cause of Death in Navy Linked to 1908 Losses
A damaged report notes drowning claimed midshipmen and sailors in the United States Navy and Marine service during 1908, totaling 47 deaths out of 305 incidents. It mentions medical trials, medicines, and personal anecdotes from Chicago and Indianapolis newspapers, reflecting concern over naval hazards and health remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Washington
United States Navy
Marine “Coupe
Willard of Washington Hotel Man Indelibly Stampad in Capital History
Henry Augiatun Willard former of Weshinatue died at Wat pote NBL. He arrived in Washington in 1817 and helped run a hotel on the site that became the Willard. He served as vice president of the board of patio works under President Grant and aided capital improvements. His brothers Edwin Joseph Caleb expanded the family wealth with key Washington real estate holdings.
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Henry
Augiatun Willard
Weshinatue
Watpote
Nbl
Annies
Waatington
Gratory
Willard
National Capital
New York
Troy Sleamboat
Bhogbe
Gree
Hotel du Wash
Joseph
Tees
Hebry
Edwin
Caleb
Washington
Howes A. Willard
Wilard
Wrathington
Washington Ale
Grint
Grint He Served As Vice President of the Board of
Patio Works
Edmunds
Vermont
Bedius
Joseph and
Caleb Willard
Real Eatate
Mirage to Mirror: Hopkins Professor Demonstrates Desert Mirage
Dr. Robert W. Wood of Johns Hopkins University demonstrated a vivid desert illusion in Baltimore. He used a ten foot sheet of sand heated by gas burners and a mirror to project sunlit reflection onto a white paper end, creating a convincing pool of water on a dry surface for students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnae Hopkins
Desert
Africa
Arizona
Johne Hopkins. University
Baltimore
Hopkins
Oregon hunter seeks protection for ibex herd in Mont Eagle
Baker City resident W Parker campaigns for state or federal protection of the only known ibex herd in North America on Mont Eagle Oregon. He aims to create a preserve to save the animals from slaughter and insists the herd’s presence warrants preservation as a regional asset.
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Oregon
America
Spokane
Jwash
Northwest
Parker
Baker
Mont Eagle
Breserte
Nui
Wilch
Ler
Dee
Fawn
Valker
Iber Aas
Fertilizing Virtues of Volcanic Ash Begin to Be Recognized
The article notes growing recognition of the fertilizing value of volcanic ash and its use in agriculture. It mentions early experiments and growing interest among farmers and scientists in applying ash to soils to boost fertility and crop yields.
Fragmented dialogue on inheritance and marriage motives
A damaged excerpt presents a terse exchange about inheritance and marriage. One character asserts wealth inheritance of 100,000 crowns from an uncle, while another questions motives and claims not to care for the fortune, challenging the notion of marrying for money. The passage shows strained moral tension and social pressure within a family context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Fragmentary line about a writer and a judge
The readable fragment references a writer named Isa and a judge, with unclear context about illness and familial relation. Specific details are too damaged to determine an accurate reportable event or identities.
Bloodine Ointment touted for piles in 19th century ad
A dubious 19th century advertisement claims Bloodine Ointment cures piles and rectal fissures. It quotes testimonials from users including Ake Williamson and Randall of No 20 East Mal Leroy, asserting rapid relief and universal efficacy.
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J.-A. Wilitamean
Ake
Williamson
Natec
Randall
East Mal ‘Leroy, N
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Dipatierta
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George Woodruff
John Drew
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Loave
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Atlantic
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Goodnesa
Banka
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