Non-Union Witnesses Testify In Coal Strike Terror Hearings
Scranton reports show about 40 non union witnesses telling how alleged boycotts intimidation dynamiting and violence marked the late anthracite strike. They allege unionists harmed them and family members with threats beatings and property damage as hearings resume in Philadelphia in January.
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Scranton
anthratic coal strike commission
Philadelphia
anthracite coal Strike commission
Ead witnes
Catholic temperance society
Order of Hibernians
Joseph F Peas
temperance society
fizi
C S. Darrow
Max Lasar
Countess of Tankerville At Delhi Durbar
The Countess of Tankerville travels from England to India for the Delhi durbar. Once Mrs Had Van Marter and Tacoma society belle, she met her future husband during his northwest tour as Lord Ossulston.
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England
India
Delhi durbar
Countess
herville
Had Van Marter
Tacoma
Lord Ossulston
northwest
Mt Carmel Hook and Ladder Disbands After Coal Strike
Mt Carmel Pa December 20 The $4000 hook and ladder truck and house were sold to private parties after the company disbanded with 80 service members. Many miners kept working while others resigned as intimidation and boycott fear grew. the company was ostracized and horses no longer hauled coal or ice due to lack of orders. In Iowa Keokah City Marshal Coulter and Justice Musgrave were mortally wounded while Deputy George Stillwell killed. he fled, was pursued by a posse, and died after a long gunfight.
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Mt. Carrie
Mt. Carmel
nonmnion
Iowa
Keokah
R. Coulter
A. Musgrave
Farmington
George Stillwell
Coulter
Stilwell
Stillwell
Musgrave
Prize Money Case Decided In Naval Claims
United States Judge Edward B. Thomas ruled a prize money claim of 1 960 000 against the U S Navy invalid. Lieutenant Commander H Sutherland sought the value of the sunken Spanish steamer Santo Domingo and cargo after the Eagle destroyed it in the Spanish American War. The government argued only 1 160 could be recovered, noting Dewey and crew received large prizes for Manila Bay actions, while Santo Domingo was grounded and burned on Cuban sands.
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New York
United States
Edward B. Thomas
Brooklyn
H. Sutherland
Eagle
Santo Domingo
Sutherland
Admiral Dewey
Manila Bay
Dewey
Cuba
Electric Trust Sued For Antitrust Law Violations
New York December 20 Daniel J M O Callaghan a lawyer sues General Electric and Westinghouse Electric for alleged Sherman antitrust violations. Papers claim written agreements to limit competition set prices share licenses and divide markets with no current competition in many manufactured goods. Proceedings filed with a US district attorney in Washington.
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New York
Daniel J. M. O'Callaghan
General Electricc Company
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
United States
Knox
H. OC ett
Washington
Steel Trust Nears Vast Steel Plant Merger
A Youngstown dispatch reports negotiations for a major steel consolidation. The United States Steel Corporation is described as likely to absorb all furnaces mills and steel plants of the Republic and Company, the largest independent steel concern outside the trust. The move would create a dominant nationwide steel group and affect regional production.
Reciprocity With Cuba Must Be Ratified By January 31
The reciprocity treaty with Cuba would shorten tariffs on American goods by 20 percent in return for similar cuts by Cuba. It must be ratified by January 31 after consideration by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The one-way exceptions for tobacco and a mechanism to adjust if tariffs change are noted. treaty would take effect 10 days after ratification. President Palma in Havana sent the treaty to the Cuban senate urging quick action.
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Cuba
United States
Washington
senate committee on foreign relations
capitol
republic of Cuba
new island republic
house of representatives
house
senate
Cuban Senate
Havana
Palma
Pure Food Bill Passed by House 72 to 21
Washington reports the house approved the pure food bill by 72 votes to 21 though no quorum existed. It bans adulterated or misbranded foods or drugs and targets interstate shipments and foreign imports for condemnation in U S courts.
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Washington
United States
John Sargent Visits America in Noted Cultural Event
The famed American artist John Sargent arrives in the country causing mild excitement in art circles. Though based in London and famed for European study, he remains proud of his American roots. He brings decorations painted for the Boston Public Library and is rumored to paint a portrait of President Roosevelt before returning to England.
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John 8. Sargent
Europe
Sargent
London
Mr. Sargent
Boston
England
Roosevelt
Anarchist Teacher Shot by Former Pupil in Broad Daylight
Philadelphia report states Valtannina Le Cleyre, noted anarchist and language teacher, was mortally wounded by Herman Helscher, a former pupil. He claimed to be a swetheart, saying she broke his heart and deserved to be killed. The attack occurred on a street corner in daylight.
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Jealons
Philadelphia
Valtannina Le Cleyre
Herman Helscher
Helscher
Le Cleyre
Herscher
Lea Clayre
Roma
Michigan
west
Gruesome Package For Wisconsin Congressman Unveiled
A human hand was delivered to Congressman Brown of Wisconsin in a post office box. The hand belonged to Union veteran Adam Goshege of Waukesha, amputated after war injuries. Goshege sent the hand with a note to speed his pension claim, shocking Brown but prompting him to help.
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Washington
Congressman Brown
Wisconsin
Adam Goshege
Waukesha
Goshege
pickle
Brown
St Louis Bribers Convicted In Street Car Bill Case
Five former members of the house of delegates were found guilty of bribery in a suburban street car bill plot. Each man faced five years in the penitentiary after a jury verdict in St. Louis on December 206. Defendants John A. Sheridan, Charles J. Denny, Charles Gutke, Edmund Beutsch, and T. E. Albright were accused of arranging deposits totaling 75 990 to secure passage of the measure. They filed motions for a new trial and were released on bond pending appeal.
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St. Louis
house of delegates
John A. Sheridan
Charles J Denny
Charles Gutke
Edmund Beutsch
T. E Albright
Two Firemen Die In Settle Ferry Collision
In New York on December 29 two firemen from Butler New Jersey and Paterson New Jersey were killed in a collision near Settle Ferrs Juvenon, Illinois between the freight trains of the New York Susq chanta and Western Rail road. James Soward of Paterson was seriously injured.
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New York
William Mabee
Butler, NJ
John Wallace
Paterson
XNJ
James Soward
Settle Ferrs
Juvenon
Susq chanta and Western Railroad
Death notices from Springfield Ohio area obituaries
The column records multiple deaths including Samuel Harford of Springfield who died suddenly at the Masonic Temple age 50, Loretta Routzahn of Middletown Valley age 64, Charles Edward Biser of West Lebanon age 46, Carlton Routzshn Remaburg age 12, and Christopher A Lederer who died at Mountaine Hospital from palsy. The notices note survivors, burial arrangements, and service details.
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SAMUEL HARFORD
Springfield
Ohio
Masonic Temple
Clarke Lodge of Masons
Harford
Trobridge
England
Hila . Toms, daugher
Lawson Toms
Middletown
CHARLES EDWARD BISER
Henry D. Biser
Weat Laddstion
Ind
West
Lebanon
Daocased
Middletown valley
George Ringel
Carlton Routzshn
Remaburg
Albst
Rémebarg
Reformed Church
morecay
J W Vontias
SARISTOPHER LEDERER
Cristopher A Lederer
Mootetue Hospital
patalzem
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Washingon
Funerals for Samuel Hoke and Mrs John Walter Held
Funeral services for the late Samuel Hoke were held at 10 AM yesterday at his son's home on Worth Market Street with Rev. A M Evora and Rev C W Stinerpring officiating. Pallbearers included Douglass, Samuel Barpett, Robert Cramer, Jean Disgett, and Eugene Derr. interment at Mt Olivet cemetery. Earlier, the funeral for Mrs John Walter was held at 10 AM from All Saints Church with Rev Dr Osbourne Ingle officiating. Pallbearers were A K Yeakle, A O McUardell, William H Eline, S Sappington, E O Shepherd, and J J Dill. interment at Mount Olivet cemetery.
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Samuel Hoke
B. B. Hoke
Worth Market street
A. M. Evora
C. W. Stinerpring
Messrs. Douglass
Samuel Barpett
Robert ant Cramer
Jeane Disgett
Eugene Derr
Mt. Olivet osmet
J. J. Dill
Mount Olivet
wie
Etchison
faversl
Difficulty Adjusted in Elwood Stock Co Contract Case
The alleged breach of contract by Elwood Stock Co was settled after their attorney H Dorsey Etchison obtained dismissal of the attachment on company property and receipts.
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Elwood Stock Co
DeLass B Sswell
H. Dorsey Etchison
Allies Replies to Arbitration Proposals Now in Washington
The Venezuelan arbitration matter draws replies from Britain Germany and Italy. Britain favors arbitration with safeguards Germany accepts in principle but seeks many adjustments Italy backs arbitration though likely bound by senior partners. The Hague tribunal is favored for method while some disputes may require apologies or direct settlement. Albany ordered to La Guaira to assist Minister Bowen. Richmond bill proposes banning kissing the Bible in oaths.
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Berlin
Geremany
Venezuela
United States
Bowen
Castro
Germany
Washington
Hay
Great Britain
Italy
Hague tribunal
state department
Hague
Caracas
Venezela
Roosevelt
Rounding Up Ladronce Famla
Unclear, garbled text describes a patrol or pursuit context with mentions of measures to prevent harm. No clear dates, places, or identifiable organizations are readable. The fragment hints at enforcement actions and crowd control but lacks concrete details to summarize a distinct event.
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famla
dora onic
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URNER
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TADVOR
GARMERTS
Market Street
ELECTRIC TRUST
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St Louis, Memphis and Southeastern Railway Company
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Thompson Morton
Morton
Barriger
Lincoln
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Savane
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Norfolk
state penitentiary
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La Guaira
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