Reforms Proposed at Federation Labour Convention
The World Federation of Labour delegates discuss adjournment, pardons for two imprisoned men, and continued efforts to secure relief for convicts. Work program includes municipal egress, test case to enforce Pennsylvania wage laws, and plans for a Chicago labor congress next year.
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Puurangniuna
Erleuy
Federation of Labour
W. Clark
George Millon
Peniteakhiry
Lomaston
Iadage
Dbisison
Gralita
Alough
Federation
Muniuallaing Egress
Miuke
Mlouday
Pennelvania
T Co
Ganeaos
Chicago
Munoy
Lave Alhdy
Pardon push for imprisoned anarchists draws support
Effort mounts to gain clemency for jailed anarchists, with a concerted campaign and up to 100000 signatures. Lawmakers are urged to back a special act while governors face uncertain pardon prospects amid ongoing political maneuvering.
Notable Deaths and Local Notices From Lexington and Nearby
Fragmented OCR reveals obituary items and public notices from Lexington Kentucky and surrounding areas. It notes the death of Sona Gibson and a funeral planned Monday in Lexington, with family statements and local ceremonial details. Also mentioned are medical issues of James Imar, and a separate note about Rev John Arnold of the United Brethren Church arrested for murder as reported by the Iowa paper archive.
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Axortente
Wenrrsaros
Ohio
John Arnold
United Brethren Church
Misplaced ward girl relapsed after Milwaukee return
A ward girl sent to Milwaukee for waywardness returned to Merrill under parole. She soon resumed disobedient behavior, prompting Milwaukee officers to recall her and escort her back. Authorities report her continued trouble and harsh resistance from old associates.
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Pallee
Milwaukee
Humana
Wilkie
Inagitation
Milchsulcce
Ths
Alfaire
Tieviualen
Merrill
Ubmergus
Allerstis
Mexelll
Peeseot
Liew
Tial
Alost
Indy
Fifty Thousand World's Talismans Shipped to Chicago
The first fifty thousand minted Talismans, except number one, shipped to Chicago by United States express under sub-treasury custody. Estimated value around $14,000 in special packages. three rare pieces numbered 460, included.
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Phogaand
Chicago
Pinnansernia
Express
United States
Demeselyex
United States Express
Local Notes and Obituaries Across Cities
The region reports on the state convention in La Crosse with leaders presiding as Madison eyes a southern location. Milwaukee mourns the death of Heaves Par Janie Vila and notes the late resident’s Devonshire birth in 1830s. Democratic editors pivot to a postal race, while water works show October coal use at 240,600 pounds and 6,704,534 gallons of water. November coal at 248,405 pounds and 46,?43 gallons. A saloon robbery nets $410 with no clues, and electric plant fires spark investigations. Postmaster Oleson travels to Eagle River on business.
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Kdaerrines
Edgarton
Panama Scandal Figures Charged in Fraud Plot
Panama scandal reports Charl ie de Lesseps Marius Fontaine and M San Leroy arrested over alleged fraud tied to imaginary credits and diverted funds. An arrest warrant issued for Hoearl Cott who fled to Vienna. San Leroy denies bribe involvement with a Chamber of Deputies member. Authorities seized forged documents. penalties include up to five years plus fines and civil rights loss.
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Paris
Charlea de Lesseps
Marius Fontaine
M. San Leroy
Paonia
Hoearl Cott
Viena
San Lereyte
Bayleg
Mamiber
Chamber of Deputies
Lhasa
Fran
Creulinine Ilog
Murder verdict shocks Alpena. Molitor case echoes
In Alpena Michigan on December 16 1919 Grossman was found guilty of first degree murder for killing Albert Molitor at Prasque Isle county jobberman years earlier. Twelve others charged face trial as authorities warn a web of timber business tyranny and conspiracy. The Rogers City crime’s roots trace to Molitor employing foreign workers and a bookkeeper killed in a dispute with timber men. Paptin’s confession surfaces as authorities pursue the remaining defendants.
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Wichigan Marterer
Lucuntech
Tad Ehapsed
Alpena
Mich
Dee
August Grossman
Albert Molitor
Prasque Isle County
Asit
Macier
Rogers City
Mollier
Jim
Sulivan
Paptin
Four Year Old Girl Kidnapped in Huzelton Iowa
A bold abduction on a main street in Ay Light involves four year old Sadie Pettit. Mrs Pettit’s aunt and Mrs Wetter describe a carriage stopping near a residence, a man named Daniel Hugo entering, and the girl being seized and carried away. Neighbors pursued but the carriage escaped. warrants issued and officers pursue the kidnapper amid heightened alarm.
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Huzelton
Frazenton
Wetter
Daniel Hugo
Litle
Sadie
George Pettit
Lbis
Offeers
Che Allale
Exelieraent
Samoa Bankruptcy Appeal Plans Limited Aid For Three Months
A Samoa report states an appeal will be filed soon and that aid will come from outside sources. For the next three months official salaries will be paid, though not beyond that period, as bankruptcy actions proceed.
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Samoa
Berata’s plot to topple Chilean government uncovered
New York, Nec 16 The Berata’s cable reports an attempted coup in Chile led by followers of the exiled President Hal macuda. Police arrested conspirators after raids around barracks, seizing plans, masks, daggers, revolvers, and distinguishing bands. Forty six former officers are in custody.
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Pier
Htul
New York
Nec
The
Berata
Rom ‘Paraiso
Chili
Halmacuda
Seventh Regiment
Polic
Revenge Sown By Rapid Vengeance After Plot
New York Dec reports say President Uyppolite swiftly punished officials after the assassination attempt. Investigation found a breach enabled the attacker to enter. sixty guards were shot for lax defense and the commanding lieutenant was sentenced to death but spared on intercession.
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Org
New York
Dec
Wayti
Uyppolite
Sin
Leutenant
Moorish Pirates Capture Spanish Crew and Demand Ransom
Moorish pirates seized a Spanish schooner, took the crew inland, and demanded a $15,000 ransom after the crew refused to surrender. Reports suggest government payment negotiations are underway.
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le Mountains
Prate
Delegates Booked to New York from Brussels Meeting
Reports from Loxpox and Rome indicate American delegates bound for New York depart Southampton on December 21 for the Brussels military conference. A Vatican dispatch notes the pope is healthy and opposed to death speculation as of December 16. The North Atlantic Steamship Association secretary says no freight passenger cars will be carried on certain vessels after January 1803, affecting U.S. citizens. A conspiracy and embezzlement case against ex-officers of the Crider of Satan goes to the jury with a verdict not expected before midnight. Three months hard labor sentence for Cowyneth Mantle in a Swindling case near Lexington on December 16.
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Avil Seeley
Kautasiinsive & HatiqQunt
Nears
Kaunauna
Ladies’ Aid Society
Liefen South Side
Naukanna
Wrof
Parks’ Roy
Kaukauna
Uune
D.N. Munger & Brakman
Lake Shore
Manitowoc
Dr. Tannur
Peter Dewomb
Lueux
Fourth Streve
Ansia Mayford
Philadelphia
North Side Congregational Church
Martin Reindel
Brussels
Southampton
New York
Apples Co Americas Abroad
Mr. Peters
North Athwetie Steam Ship Association
United States
Pers
Whisky Trust News Sees Sharp Stock Drops on Wall Street
Early trading in New York stock markets sparked heavy selling as gold shipments and money concerns weighed on whisky shares. The Whisky Trust stock fell about 2% to a low before rallying with peers. By day’s end it showed a modest one percent decline amid broad weakness in maritime and commodity listings.
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Murry
Wal Street
New Yours
Storks
Stork
Aweline
Nw York
Tragic Case of Dying Youth in Aberd Hospital Care
A sick young man once a thrashers worker at Campbell Canyon arises amid poor dieting and neglect. Doctors fear sloughing wounds and death, while his prospects for saving his life dim. President Harrigan plans to recess holidays after consolidating pending business, seeking rest amid strain from recent troubles.
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Trivkian
Daksa
Chasberlass
B.D. Dev
Inehos Ix
Baperiae
Babnock
Aberd
Campbell Canory
Trighinte
Miln
Harrigan
Ken Jlns
Chesapeake Bay
Paris Guillotine Horror Stuns Crowds At Executions
Eugene Crampon, implicated in a wine shop plunder, was guillotined in Paris as spectators witnessed a rare, brutal scene. The condemned man, trembling and begging for mercy, collapsed and screamed before the blade, finally ending as his head dropped into the basket.
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Eugene Crampon
Bintad
Lus
Paris
Hunishad
Execution of James Slavin alias McMabart at Cornwell
Dec 16 witnessed hanging of James Slavin alias McMabart for the September murder of Constable J R Davenport during an attempted arrest for shootings. Counterwise method used. body jerked on fall, death pronounced within ten minutes. Slavin, a noted tough character, maintained a stolid demeanor and refused religious consolation.
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Samed Silvin
Cornwell
Tames Slavin
McMabart
Labou
Constabla J. R
Montana killer hanged after murder verdict
John Burne was executed by hanging in Montana for the murder of Maurice Higgins. As the crowd watched, he smiled from the gallows and uttered his last words, "ever £ 0, boys."
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Montana
Misgovtia
Mont
John Burne
Maurice Higgins
Florida Tobacco Growers Back Tariff On Leaf Tobacco
The Florida Tobacco Growers association organized yesterday passed resolutions urging the maintenance of the current leaf tobacco tariff and urging no change. The group is largely Democratic.
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Florida
Continent steamship aims to cut sailing after duty rise
In New York the Continental Steamship Association plans to carry only saloon and second cabin passengers after duties increase, reducing sailings and raising cabin rates. The move follows quarantine restrictions and possible Senate action affecting passage through the river region, with agents expecting the changes. A separate assault case in Mush Street Ridge ends with theft and a victim left in the river, while a Chicago fair promises early access to horticultural displays and a fatal artery rupture kills Mrs Hedrich after a severe coughing spell.
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New York
Continental Steamship Associa‘gjau
Congress
Chandlers Vill
Memorial service for Prof Hebert Graham at the normal school
A large crowd gathered at two pm to honor Professor Hebert Graham with a memorial service and floral tributes. Borne by students and faculty, the event featured choral pieces, prayers by local clergy, and a procession to the Northwestern depot as his ashes moved toward Washington County New York for burial.
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Thadgners
Peeey
Rav. TL. C. Saith
We Presbyterian Church
Fen Soper
Daggett Jrs
Kallogg
Dale
Smith
Fesus
Wy Saul
Morris Jones
J. N. Huaglin
S. Maxwall
Kenosha
Larriet E. Clark
W. F. Thiel
Susie A. Rowe
Wheneas
Robert Gaabhum
Wensas
Graham Belunging
Aspirants for Oshkosh postmaster face crowded race
The Oshkosh postmaster race gathers interest as Democrats name leading contenders. George Hilton and Owen A Wells are viewed as strong possibilities, with others like Mr Dichmann Frank Follett Joseph Kineckner and local officials also rumored to seek the job. The tenure timing remains unsettled with civil service rules and delayed appointments noted. A will contest over Charles Haast’s estate is also mentioned, alongside lumber expert A A Fuller’s suspension in Milwaukee related to the Taine Lumber case.
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Soslupester
Oshkosh
George Hilton
George
Owen A. Wells
Wells
Wr. Dichmann
Frank Follett
Joseph Kineckner
Oleson
Tosh
Weisbrod
Authocity
A. A. Fuller
Milwaukee
Taine Lumber Company
Fuller
Swindle by con man hits Oshkosh butchers and pork buyers
A local scammer swindled Oshkosh butchers and patrons by selling cheap pork and promising bargains. Fear of price hikes pushed some buyers to pay ahead, while a Minnesota man named Prawe Miller allegedly spearheaded the ruse. Investigators say multiple shops were affected as police seek the vendor and expose similar schemes in Milwaukee and other Wisconsin cities. Meanwhile, James Fitzgibbon of the American Mutual Accident Association and his Michigan partners pursued land claims in northern Wisconsin and Michigan, only to learn the land belonged to others and plan to sue the government for damages.
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Oshkosh
Tien
Moti
Midurade
Quade
Baddt
Azres
Glee
Milwaukie
Wignusia
Puble
Jin
Milles
Isemuune
James Fitzgibbens
American Mutual Accident
Dsstitlative
Witselty
Irenwood
Mich
Ligee Mor
Fitzgibbon
Wisconsin
Michigan
Fitzgibbons
Murday
Government Land Office
Menasha
Land Office
Two Lads Arrested For Marglary At Reform School
Two boys, Albert Ju and Michael Saith, were arrested last night for breaking into a Driek house on upper Main Street owned by John Dobson. They damaged plumbing and sold it for two pounds per item, with one receiving 53. They pleaded guilty before Justice Merrill and were sent to the reform school at Waukesha. They are about sev and thirteen years old. The father of the Smith lad pleaded for suspension, but the judge refused.
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Marglary
Chie
Weisbrod
Witukersba
England's Grudge Against Mrs Maybrick Hints at Mercy Split
A London dispatch notes increasing public hostility toward Mrs Maybrick since her illness. It links the sentiment to Missouri’s Maxwell murder case, where British outrage over circumstantial evidence shaped official reaction. The piece suggests two administrations diverge on clemency, with Maxwell's shadow affecting Mrs Maybrick’s fate.
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New York
London
Maybrick
St Louis
Brooks
Preller
Maxwell
Stake Court
Missouri
Aghutl
Rugland
Maxswell
Ihis
Hamne
Matthews
Asquith
Hberal
Hience
Muaybriek
Iberty
With Thieves In Chicago Saloon Fight Ends In Shots
Chicago saloon keeper Lewis Czeslawski at 832 Lauril avenue fights two robbers who jump him and brandish revolvers. He fires, the robbers return fire and flee after emptying revolvers at the door. Police could not identify the assailants.
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Chicago
Lewis Czeslawsk
Lauril Avenue
Czeslawski
Theen
Markets and prices from Chicago edges unclear today
Readable fragments show various commodity prices and market terms across multiple items. Mentions May cash prices, pork, wheat, and oats with scattered figures and codes, but the text remains fragmented and hard to decode.
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Janie Vilar
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