Miners Conclude Convention Moves To Limit Injunctions
The Mine Workers convention in Indianapolis endorses petitions to Congress to curb federal judges power in issuing blanket injunctions during labor troubles. Officers are reelected and measures favor eight hour day, minimum wage, and expansion of union supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkins County
Kentucky
Congress
Committee On
National Board
National Department of Statistics
United Mine Workers
American Federation of Labor
Committee
Bound and robbed woman in Wichita diamonds and cash taken
Mrs Anselina Anderson was bound and gagged in her room in broad daylight in Wichita Kansas. Thieves relieved her of 1100 worth of diamonds and 1500 in money. She recently married a 1 year old livery stable boy and is sending him to a local college. The swoman is said to be from Racine Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
Anselina Anderson
Racine
Wis
Secretary Reports Derming Fall Injuries in Washington
Assistant Secretary of the Navy announces Derling sustained a severe fall on an icy pavement with a cut on the head and bruises on the hip knee and elsewhere but no serious results expected. In Gainesville Texas F K Reagan indicted on 16 counts for raising silver certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darting
Washington
Derling
Gaineville
Tex
F. K. Reagan
Federal
Dallas
Reagan
Treaty Signed for Danish West Indies Cession
Washington date line reports the Danish West Indies cession to the United States is signed by Secretary Hay and Danish minister Constante Frun with Senate and Danish Rigsdag involvement. The pact requires House approval for funding and includes a Danish plebiscite concept to gauge islanders' views. Islands St Thomas St John St Croix described. St Thomas port supports 200 vessels. price around 4 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Danish West Indies Islands
Denmark
United States
State Department
Hay
Constantine Fprun
Senate
Rigsdag
House of Representatives
House
Fane
St.Thomas
Belond
St. John
St. Croix
Bowery raid by 140 police nets 32 prisoners
A New York raid of unusual size on the Bowery involved nearly 140 policemen. Several notorious resorts were closed, 32 prisoners were taken, and the large police presence prevented violence. Proceeds seen as a first step toward cleaning the Bowery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bowery
Provisional Forces Defeated Near Las Tablas
A report from Panama dated January 25 says forces under Colombian General Castro clashed with revolutionary General Herrez near Afua Dulce by Las Tablas on the Azur peninsula southwest of Panama. The revolutionary forces were defeated and confirmation is awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Castro
Herrez
Afua Dulce
Las Tablas
Azur Peninsular
Man Hangs Self After Employer Theft Rumor
In St Louis on January 25 Julianas FL Yaeger Jr aged 26 killed himself in his father Bla's barn at Oakville St Louis County after being accused of stealing 2230 dollars from employers to start a business. His sweetheart refused to marry him.
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St. Louis
Julianas FL Yeeger, Jr
Oakville
St. Louis County
Yaeger
Wholesale Grocery Store Gutted in Mobile Fire
Fire totally gutted the large wholesale grocery establishment of Michael and Lyons in Mobile. The ground floor housed the grocers while the two upper stories served as offices and warerooms for cotton factors. Loss estimated at 50 008 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Whotesale
Michael & Lyons
Lady Cook Plans Funds for Schools Against Social Evils
Sryndon January 25 Lady Cook formerly Tennessee Claflin announces she will devote most of her fortune to establish schools and other institutions to resume the battle against social evils she once fought in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sryndon
Lady Cook
Tennessee Claflin
United States
Business Failures For the Week
New York reports 10 business failures in the United States for the week ended with 292 total for the period. This compares to 35 last week and 34 this week, with prior years showing varying totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ailares
United States
Resentment in Cinsyaquil Over Leutanre Incident
Reports from Cinsyaquil dated January 25 indicate growing resentment toward Chile for allowing the steamship Leutanre to bombard a government facility. The incident elevates tensions between Chile and Ecuador with regional implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cinsyaquil
Ecuador
Galveston
Tec
Chili
Leutanre
Bian
Memorial Services Across Churches Honor McKinley
Across Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul churches held McKinley memorial services on Sunday January 27 with ministers eulogizing the late president and collections taken for the McKinley memorial fund. In Milwaukee Rev George H Ide urged another national holiday to honor McKinley. In St Paul Gov Van Sant spoke at the People's church where a joint service and memorial collection were held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
McKinley
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Kev
Charles Bayard Mitchell
Methodist Church
Mitchell
McKkinley
Milwaukee
Wis
McKinle
George H. Ide
Grand Avenue Congregational Church
William McKinley
Ide
Lincomn
St. Paul, Minn
President McKinley
People’s Church
German Societies Plan Torchlight Reception for Prince Henry
New York representatives from German societies meet to organize a torchlight procession for February 26 the same day as a countrywide journalists dinner. Dr Von Haleben approves the plan with an estimated crowd exceeding 30 000 marching past the Arlon society building at 59th street and Park avenue where Prince Henry will review the parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York City
Prince Henry
von Haleben
Arlon Society
59Th Street
Park Avenue
Two Shots Fired at Gen. Campo Near Agua Dulce
A government gasoline launch Gen. Campo carrying dispatches to Gen. Castro was fired upon by the revolutionary Padilla off Agua Dulce near Hio Grande southwest of Panama. The Gen. Campo returned to port. An American League franchise changed hands as the St. Louis franchise was sold by Matt and Henry Killitea to R. L. Hedges, price undisclosed.
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Panama
Colombia
Campo
Castro
Hio Grande
Agua Dulce
Padilla
Chicago
St. Louis
Matt and
Henry Killitea
Milwaukee
R. L. Hedges
Treasure found in palace ruins near Peking
Chinese officials report uncovering treasure valued over 100 million taels in gold and silver hidden in the palace. The hoard was burned in the women's quarter as the court fled Peking in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Fight Between Soldiers and Arabs in Algiers Kasbah
A tumult in Algiers reports a score of Arabs parading through the Kasbah and attacking passersby with clubs and knives. A patrol of xouaves engaged the rioters as the city quarter endured the clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algiers
Kasbah
Adm Schley in Chicago greeted by tumultuous acclaim
Adm William S Schley arrived in Chicago and was greeted by thousands at the Baltimore & Ohio depot and along nearby streets. He attended services at Trinity Episcopal Church and, over two days, met with officials, spoke at Winfield Scott Schley School, received resolutions from German societies, and joined public receptions and a dinner with the Illinois naval militia officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
W. S. Schley
Dad
Baltimore & Ohio
Adm
Schley
Winfield Scott Schley School
German Societies of Chicago
Memorial Hall
E. A. Munger
Hamilton Club
Capture of Gen Viljoen Reported by Kitchener
Lord Kitchener in Johannesburg reports the capture of Gen. B Viljoen near Lydenburg Transvaal, along with other Boer captures. Pretoria confirms Wilson seized 20 Boers near Frankfort on Orange River, a dawn operation followed by a fierce pursuit and casualties on both sides.
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London
Lord Kitchener
Johannesburg
B. Viljoen
Lydenburg
Transvaal
Wiljon
Botha
Pretoria
Col. Wilson
Frankfort
Orange River Colony
Buencampo Plans Manila Trade Exhibition for December
Felipe Buencambo, director of the federal party, aims to inaugurate a Manila exhibition of commerce next December. He relies on exhibits from the United States, China, Japan, Siam and Borneo, with Manila merchants favoring a possible delay if US support is uncertain.
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Manila
Jai
Felipe Buencambo
Federal Party
United States
China
Japan
Siam
Borneo
United State Philippine Commission
Saint Paul Monastery Fire Reports Monks Perished
Athens papers say Saint Paul monastery on Mount Athos burned last Thursday night. The prior and nine monks died and 20 others were seriously injured. Fire damaged the monastery by about £80,600 while occupants slept. News from Vienna via the Daily Chronicle correspondent.
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London
Vienna
Daily Chronicle
Athens
Saint Paul
Mount Athos
Interchange Point Chosen for Freight Connetion
Pittsburg January 27 Brinton or Port Perry near Braddock will serve as the central interchange point linking the Pennsylvania railroad main line with the Baltimore and Ohio and the Pittsburg Virginia and Charleston roads for freight transfers.
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Pittsburg
Brinton
Port Perry
Braddock
Pennsylvania Railroad
Baltimore & Ohio
Pitsburg
Virginia
Charleston
King of the Speedway Crowned Trotter Champion
New York January 27 Mr Gerken's felding The Monk won the title as champion trotter of the Speedway for 190? at a meeting of the executive committee of Road Drivers association.
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King of the Speedway
New York
Gerken
Felding the Monk
Speedway
Road Drivers‘ Association
St Louis boxer defeats Rochester rival in opening round
Lou Friedman of Rochester N Y is knocked out by Andy Stevenson of St Louis in the first round of a ten round match at the St Louis rowing club headlines from St Louis. In Cheyenne Wyoming George Rea a famed guide and pathfinder lies dying in a Snake River log cabin noted as an early Yellowstone explorer called the Daniel Boone of Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Lou Friedman
Rochester
N. Y
Andy Stevenson
Cheyenne
Wyo
George Rea
Snake River
Rea
Yellowstone Park
Daniel Boone
Wyoming
Body Turned to Stone In Odd Posthumous Report
Omaha dispatch reports former Federal Judge Elmer S. Dundy’s body allegedly turned to stone after burial in New York City referenced by local notes. The claim notes the urn or coffin required seven men to move, highlighting the peculiar tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha, Neb
Elmer. S. Dundy
New. York
Well Known Surgeon Dead in Salt Lake City
A notable surgeon from Salt Lake City has died. The notice lists the name briefly as BO Grimes and notes his long career spanning many years. Details on his contributions are limited in the fragment.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Cheyenne
Wyo
BO Grimes
Taft Says Natives Grow Fonder Of American Institutions
Chicago dispatch reports Gov. William H. Taft remarks during a stop in Chicago on his Philippine tour. He defends U S plans, cites lack of concentration camps and notes natives rapidly adopt American institutions and many former insurgents become trusted community members. He postpones Washington trip after his mother-in-law's death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William H. Taft
Philippine Islands
San Francisco
S. M. Felton
Chicago & Alton Railroad
Gov. Taft
Philippines
Stephen Bonsai
Aguinaldo
Hong Kong
Batangas
Sudden Death of Mrs John W Herron in Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Jan 27 Mrs John W Herron wife of the prominent attorney died suddenly at 25 Pike Street after a period of illness. Her heart failure proved fatal Saturday. She was mother of Mrs William H Taft wife of Governor Taft of the Philippines, who were en route home to Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
John W. Herron
Pike Street
Prisoners Escape Attempt Ended in Fatal Fight at Fort Smith Jail
In Fort Smith Arkansas on January 27 a jail escape at the county jail ended with Jesse Jones a Negro prisoner charged with forgery killed in a fight and jailer N D Knapton injured. Fellow inmates Harry Folsom Samuel Blaine and Andy Rogers charged with grand larceny escaped with bloodhounds chasing them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Smith
Ark
Jesse Jones
N. D. Knapton
Harry Folsom
Samuel Blaine
Andy Rogers
Died From the Effects of a Carbuncle
Capt. Henry Goss aged 62 a Civil War veteran and prominent Kansas City business man died Sunday from a carbuncle in Kansas City Missouri The dispatch notes Krugers American Tour invitations from Chicago New York and Philadelphia with a possible April start in Brussels London dispatches
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Kansas City
Henry Goss
Kruger
London
Brussels
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Harbor improvement funds approved for Hoilo and Cagelyan river
The United States Philippine commission has appropriated $5,000 for improving the harbor of Hoilo and $5,000 for the Cagelyan river in Northern Luzon. The money is to be expended on these projects to enhance navigation and regional development.
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Hoilo
Manila
United States Philippine Commission
Cagelyan
Luzon
Left a Large Estate New York Jan ley
A notice from New York announces a large estate with actions to be taken in January. The brief item notes estate handling and scheduling of related proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Senate and House Consider Philippine Tariff and Public Bills
Washington reports show the Senate debating the Philippine tariff bill and passing pension and bridge appropriation measures. House action focuses on the urgent deficiency bill, militia pay, and a transport bill for Mrs. McKinley.
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Washington
Senate
Missouri River
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Neb
Muncie
Ind
Anderson
National Home For
Hot Springs
S. D
Bluefield
W. Va
United States
Wer
Cumberland
Congress
Minnesota
Wheeling
Philippines
Union of
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
State of
Department of Commerce
Mason
Datt
House
Manila
Cannon
Sil
Adm
Winfield Scott Schley
Santiago
Mr. Teller
Scheepers
Teller
Great Britain
Repulicans
Wood Smith
Ida S. McKinley
McKinley
Man alleges torture in Indiana workhouse and plans suit
Edward Walden, aged resident of Cincinnati, claims Delaware county jail authorities punished him with the block and tackle after refusing to work. He says he was hung by wrists for hours, with feet barely touching the floor, and reports cruel treatment. Officials did not deny the accusation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Edward Walkden
Cincinnati
Delaware County
Walden
Franklin
Threaten to abandon line near Brazil Harmony
An official of the street car company warned that the service between Brazil and Harmony four miles east may be permanently abandoned due to ongoing labor trouble. Merchants oppose the move as interurban cars still run with low patronage. Strikers have rented a headquarters and vow to continue the strike to pressure the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Ind
Harmony
Gillett Appointed to Indiana Supreme Court Bench
John H. Gillett of Hammond was named to succeed Judge Francis E. Baker on the Indiana Supreme Court. Gov. Durbin, in Anderson, announced the appointment Friday afternoon and informed Gillett by telegram. Gillett began his term Saturday as Baker retired to join the U S circuit bench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
John H. Gillett
Hammond
Lake County
Francis E. Baker
Supreme Court
Durbin
Anderson
Gillett
United States Circuit
State Court
Man under strain wounds self during strike trial
New Albany Indiana January twenty four John McKvain insane on account of the car builders strike at Jeffersonville tried to beat his brains out against his cell bars. He slashed his scalp tore off a strip of skin and fainted from blood loss and pain. He had a skull fracture and was treated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albany
Ind
John McKvain
Jeffersonville
Republican Editorial Association Elects Officers
The Republican Editorial association of IndianapolisIndiana met Friday afternoon and elected F T Singleton of Martinsville as president C J Rabb of Michigan City as first vice president M O Walters of New Castle as second vice president Walter Montgomery of Greenfield as secretary and R F Pruitt of Noblesville Julian Hogate of Danville and H M Smith of Greencastle to the executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Editorial Association
Indianapolis
Ind
F. T. Singleton
Martinsville
C. J. Rabb
Michigan City
M. O. Walters
New Castle
Walter Montgomery
Greenfield
R. F. Pruitt
Noblesville
Julian Hogate
Danville
H. M. Smith
Greencastle
Strike at Terre Haute Quieted by Wage Restoration Notice
Terre Haute Indiana January 27 The Terre Haute Electric Co issued a notice Monday stating all applicants for old positions by Wednesday morning will be rehired at the previous wage rate. Two non union trainmen who fired on miners at Seeleyville Friday night were arrested Sunday.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Terre Haute Electric Co
Seeleyville
Emperor William's Birthday Charity Request
Emperor William asks Berlin residents to skip city nominations on January 27 and instead use the funds to aid the unemployed and needy. The appeal aims to redirect celebration money to essential relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Becth
Berlin
Senate Indians Affairs Committee OKs favorable report
Washington January 24 the senate committee on Indians affairs favored a favorable report on Senator Rawlin's resolutions authorizing that committee to investigate leases of lands on Indian reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Committee On Indians
Rawlin
Indiana man ties record with dozen marriages
Dublin Indiana January 24 Philip Veidelburg of Madison county is believed to hold Indiana’s marriage record. At 58 he has been married 12 times and is father to 32 children. He hopes to wed his 13th wife before death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Ind
Philip Veidelburg
Madison County
Indiana
Weidelburg
Sheriff Sale of Saengerbund Hall in Fort Wayne
The sheriff sold the Saengerbund hall to Peter Nusbaum to satisfy a $22,207 judgment held by Knickerbocker Trust Co. of New York, bringing $21,000. Several other debts remain to be settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Saengerbund
Peter Nusbaum
Knickerbocker Trust Co
New York
Fire Damages Petersburg Gallery and Shops in Indiana
Work of firebugs damages the picture gallery of Arthur Edwards Marion Kime's restaurant the Grand Army hall and the millinery store of Mrs Richardson in Petersburg Indiana January 27. Loss about 10000 with insurance less than half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Ind
Arthur Edwards
Marion Kime
Grand Army Hall
Mit Nery
Richardson
Appointment settles police commissioner contest
In Indianapolis on January 27 a lively contest for police commissioner ended with the appointment of John B. Muedey, a Democrat, after a dispute involving Jeffersonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Jeffersonville
John B. Muedey
Dento
Innocent Carrier Shot During Seeleyville Interurban Attack
A west bound Brazil interurban mail car was ambushed by a crowd of miners at the Seeleyville switch eight miles east of Terre Haute Indiana. K H Hagerman was wounded in the hip during the exchange of shots between non union trainmen and miners. He was returning home with groceries and not involved in the dispute. At least 20 shots were fired and the car lights were off during the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Brazil
Seeleyville
K. H. Hagerman
Hagerman
Sheleyville
New Box Board Company Formed in Indiana
Anderson Indiana January 25 It was announced that a new company existing with Anderson and Indiana men as principal stockholders will manufacture coated board The Diamond paper mill machinery will be shipped to Haverhill Massachusetts for use in the new Haverhill Box Board Co Crawford Fairbanks Terre Haute president W S Lowe Lima Ohio vice president Grant Fairbanks secretary treasurer of this city The capital is 1 000 000 Stockholders include M R Williams W J Alford and Governor W T Durbin
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Mitchell
Wilson
United Mine Workers of America
Misa Mollie Meredith
National Office
Pearce
Meredith
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Haineis
Towa
Reese
Iowa
Mine Workers’ Convention
John Mitchell
T. J. Lewin
W. B. Willson
American Federation of Labor
National McKinley Memorial Fund
Committee On
Anderson, Ind
Anderson
Haverhill
Mass
Haverhill Box Board Co
Crawford Fairbanks
Jilted Girl's Revenge Targets Star Player
Miss Lulu Ortman a Fort Wayne stenographer is held after attempting to shoot Chick Stahl the Boston American League baseball star on Calhoun Street. She says he jilted her and she intends to kill him on sight. Superintendent Gorsline disarmed her and took her to police custody as Stahl declines to comment further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Ind
Lulu Ortman
Chick” Stahl
Stahl
Gors
Calhoun Street
Ground to pieces after rail crash in New Albany
In New Albany Indiana January 27 Andrew Wilson slashed Sam Shutters five times and stabbed him three times before being ground to pieces by a Southern Railway train. The men had been drinking late Saturday and began walking home. Shutters escaped into his house, Wilson’s remains were found scattered along the rail line the next morning over a half mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albany
Ind
Sam Shutters
Andrew Wilson
Southern Railway
Shutters
Wilson
Tragic Losses Strikes Pflugh Family in Elwood
The Pflugh family of Elwood Indiana suffers three deaths in just over two weeks. Harry Pflugh’s wife died of lung fever, his mother died while nursing, and their infant child died Wednesday. The bereaved man now bears the weight of a heavy toll within a short span.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood
Ind
Harry Pflugh
Medal of courage saves younger brother in Indianapolis blaze
In Indianapolis on January 27 38 year old Raymond Ellis son of J B Ellis was briefly alone in his father’s home when a coal oil can burst into flame. William Schultze 19 years old jumped through the flames to rescue the motionless boy though he suffered severe burns and Raymond sustained only minor burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Raymond Ellis
J. B. Ellis
William Schultze
Raymond
Miss Mae Heath to Wed Dr Cham Berlin in Albuquerque
The Muncie Indiana report states Miss Mae Heath sister of Perry B Heath former first assistant postmaster general will wed Dr L H Cham Berlin of Albuquerque New Mexico. The announcement was made Sunday evening and the ceremony is planned for Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Heath
Muncie
Ind
Perry
Heath
L. H. Chamberlin
Albuquerque
N. M
Debts and Jealousy Drive Elkhart Laborer to Suicide
In Elkhart Indiana on January 27 Frank Stauffer a coal dock laborer aged 30 allegedly killed himself with carbolic acid after disputes over debts and jealousy. He leaves two wives and three small children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Ind
Frank Stauffer
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It le
St. Paul
McKinley Memorial Fund
Fairbanks
Senate Committee On
Department of Justice
White House
Congressional
Gen. Viljoen
Manibba
WH. H Taft
J. W. Herron
Gov. Gen. Taft
Supreme Bench
Rancocas
NEW Box Board Company
Sam
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