JAIL FOR LABOR TRIO GUILTY OF CONTEMPT
In Washington DC on December 23 Justice Wright ruled Bucks Stove and Range executives Gompers Mitchell Morrison guilty of contempt. Gompers received twelve months in prison Mitchell nine months Morrison six months. Bonds set at five thousand four thousand three thousand dollars. The decision denounced the defendants for defying court orders and endorsing boycotts against Bucks Stove.
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Gompers
Mitchell
Morrison
Boyecott
Stove Company
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Bucks Stove and Range Company
American Federation of Labor
Wright
Supreme Court of
District of Columbia
Gomper
Court of Appeals of
Aluron
Mr. Mitchell
Court details willful violations after injunction in labor case
Justice Wright cites premeditated disobedience by Gompers Morrison and Mitchell. The opinion traces actions from December 1907 through January 1908, noting publication of The American Federationist and the broad circulation of material aimed at defeating the injunction and restraining trade.
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Federation
Gospers
American Federationist
Labor Press
Hie
Wright
Justice Gould
Dhompers
Morrison
Mr. Gomper
Frank Morrison
Gompers
Federationiat
Mitchell
Irom Mitchell
Gompera
Root to take seat on foreign relations panel
Washington dispatch outlines Secretary Root likely joining the Senate Foreign Relations Committee as successor to Platt, with a possible shift if Foraker retires. Root’s cabinet experience and close ties with the State Department bolster his fit, plus a potential vacancy on Military Affairs if needed.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Root
Committee On Foreign Relations
Senate
Platt
New York
Foraker
Ohio
Knox
Department of Justice
Secretary Root
State Department
Trention
Faliores
Seward
Afr. Root
Army
War Department
Bryan Arrives in Philadelphia For Local Training Exercise
W J Bryan arrived in Philadelphia on December 23 to participate in local business and military cooperation activities. The visit coincides with ongoing public service and training efforts, with Bryan engaging in briefings and community events.
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Philadelphia
W. J. Bryan
Pittsburg Graft Hearings Feed City Scandal Rumors
In Pittsburg on Dec 28 six councilmen and two bankers faced arraignment amid graft allegations. Testimony claimed $45,000 paid to sixty councilmen over filtration plant contracts. A wide arrest wave and subpoenas promise further sensational disclosures as officials seek evidence for more arrests.
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
F. J. Brady
Central
Ramsey
Cashler Vilsack
German National Bank
Lkely
Voters’ League of
John Klein
City Depository
Brady
Guthrie
Public Safety
Tang
Vilsack
Smcke
Custody Battle In Paris Over Miss Anna Gould Children
Public prosecutor M Matter argued in Parla that three Gould children should stay with their mother Anna Gould rather than their father Count Bondo Castellane. Matter urged keeping the children in France, noting the mother’s first marriage and subsequent divorce, and the father’s intent to place them under the care of Prince Elie de Sagan if he and the princess live abroad. The court will rule on December 30.
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Associated Press
Parla
Matter
Bondo Castellane
Anna Gould
New York
M. Matter
Cantellane
Prince de Sagan
Miss Could
Elie de Bagen
George J. Gould
Fkelen Gould
France
Princess de Sagan
Pistol Holster Key Evidence in Haine Trial
A large leather revolver holster found near Capt. Peter Hains Jr. during the Thornton J. Haine trial is cited as important evidence by the state’s attorney. The holster was located under the arm and on the shoulder shortly after the alleged killing, tying to the retired shipboard incident.
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Associated Frens
Flushing
Thornton J. Haine
Astra
Peter ©. Hains Jr
Tpit
Evidence in Hains brothers case focuses on revolver holster
Prosecution argues Captain Hanna left Fort Hamilton armed implying premeditation as Thornton Hains and his companion hunted their victim. Witnesses include Herman H. Kimmel Bayside Yacht club member, Captain John A Clark sailing master, and Patrolman Charles W. Baker who arrested the brothers. Claris End ate lunch with missing boatman Tonning in Manhattan four weeks earlier and provided his address.
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Hanna
Fort Hamilton
Annis
Thornton Hains
Robbery at Wisconsin Central Depot in Waukesha
Special to The Northwestern reports two masked robbers held up night operator H. J. Moore at Wisconsin Central depot in Waukesha at 2 a.m. They forced him to open the money drawer and took $110, plus Moore’s gold watch and $10. They escaped after threatening to shoot if alarms were raised.
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Wisconsin Central
Weld
Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Waukesha
H. J. Moore
Moore
Should Elect Stephenson for U S Senate in Wisconsin
Milwaukee December 2 Former Gov Edward Senfield urges reelecting Senator Stephenson when legislature votes for United States senator He argues the primary winner should be the party nominee and laments the need to repeal the primary law Madison politics center on who will win the senator race with confabulations and efforts to organize both legislature branches ahead of inauguration events
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Stephenson
United States
Edward Senfield
Scofield
Benater Stephenson
Madison
Bian
Igaite
la Follette
Wuashington
Wiirad
Snow Falls in the East Delays and Dangers
Snow blankets the Northeast from New York to Philadelphia as blizzard conditions create hardship for the poor amid shelter fears and rent losses. Citizens face slips and injuries while Eastern states brace for six inches to a foot of snow and a potential white Christmas.
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I'réad
New York
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Bettlon
Labor leader protests over court jailings
W. D. Ryan, secretary treasurer of the United Mine Workers of America, cables President Roosevelt protesting the jailing of Samuel Gompers, John Mitchell, and sisters Morrison. He asserts no law was violated and asserts Mitchell is innocent.
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Asociated
Presa
Indianapolis
Ind
W. D. Ryan
United Mine Workers of America
Roosevalt
Gompers
Mitchell
Morrison
Pers
Dutch respect Venezuelan unrest looms in Caribbean
Reports from The Hague and Willemstad describe Dutch ships warned to suspend actions against Venezuela after Caracas revoked decrees and allowed transshipment. Castro, in Berlin, lies ill and unaware as new Caracas government takes shape, with Gomez praised abroad and navigation on the Orinoco River to be reopened.
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Axnavolated
the Hague
Departments of Marine and Colonial Affairs
Vencaudian
Venezuela
Willemstad
Gonzales Guingue
Venezuelse
Holland
van Swinderen
Caribbean Sea
Netherlands
Castro
Curacao
Berlin
Cipriano Cuastro
Caracas
Nenstourage
Privata Panitarium
Foreign Office
Cnstro
Thwan
Caracus
Hin
General Castro
Taplonade
ICTAL
Cipriano Castro
Juan Vicente Gomez
Gomez
Orfueco
Aga
Lenient Chinese Exclusion Rules Returnees In Manila
Manila immigration authorities advise the United States Consul Arnold to apply relaxed Chinese exclusion act rules for Chinamen domiciled in the Philippine islands who wish to return home. The focus is on questioning only notable undesirables and criminals, while medical officers report only trachoma quarantine cases. up to eighty percent of Chinamen leaving Amoy for Manila have been held previously for trachoma. More than 7,000 native passengers travel from Amoy to Manila annually.
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Associated Press
Amoy
China
Manilla
United States
Arnold
Philippine Islands
Manila
Anmoy
Revolver in His Pocket Shocks Tennessee Court
In Union City on December 73 a well-known horse rider named William Russell drew a revolver from his pocket as he was called to testify. The State's attorney removed the witness, while the defense showed he was threatened after arrest by men claiming knowledge of his information. The men were described as citizens, not soldiers, and Russell believed they were rifles. The court refused to admit the testimony to the jury.
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Prema
Union Oty
Tenn
Wihliam Frussell
Two Mine Fatalities in Calumet and Quincy Mines
A special despatch from Calumet and Milwaukee reports two men killed in local mines. John Parton, 22, died in the Tecamech mine. Herman Saart, 40, married, perished in an explosion at the Quincy mine.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Calumet
Mich
John Parton
Herman Saart
Quincy
Stander Slander Suit Filed in Milwaukee Case
Milwaukee alleges Castle Copper agent Bernicet has started suit against Baldwin Syndicate of Chicago promoting promoters seeking 23000 dollars for alleged slander. Court action centers on statements linked to Calamigh incident and Newn fal from Calamigh.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Calamigh
Bernicet
Castle Copper Company
Baldwin
Jer
Theater Fire in Herald Square Causes Theater Evacuation
A blaze at Herald Square theater late last night drove actors and chorus into the streets. Fire crews confined it to the auditorium while the interior remained largely undamaged. Audience members exited orderly and no injuries were reported. A visitor from Savannah witnessed the calm exodus. Officials estimate repairs can begin in a month.
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Hy Associated, Press
New York
Herald Square Theater
Murray M. Stowart
Savannah
Herald Sanare
Sferald Square
Thirty-Fifth Street
Broadway
Death in Duluth and local notices from Neenah Menasha
The December 28 report notes the death of Willie Garvay twelve from diphtheria in Duluth and that Mrs. Garvey and two other children are seriously ill. It mentions arrests expected in the Fox River Valley Smitting fire case and insurance warrants. Other items cover the funeral of Fral Menzel, a large attendance at a dancing party at the Elks hall with guests from Oshkosh Appleton and Green Bay, and local wedding plans in Neenah including Christina Nelson and Henry Iverson.
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Menasha
Wia
Willie Garvay
Mary Garvey
Duluth
Minn
Garvey
Mennaha
Neenah Canal
Fox River Valley
Fral Menzel
Appleton
Gruen Bay
Neenah
Wis
Latalies
Verna Owens
Milwaukee
Homse
Methodist Church
M A
Maing
Frank Jacob
Clark Street
Tov. A. Goodwin
Oakhill
Edwaard Peterson
Christina Nelson
Henry Iverson
Chicago
Unions Plan Great Lakes Amalgamation Conference
A movement to unite all Lake Superior and Great Lakes unions was launched at a Cleveland meeting of national officers. Key figures include Dr Keefe United States minister of immigration and T O Conner of Buffalo who backs a unified leadership with William B P Dindall as Marine Engineers official. The plan calls for an executive committee meeting in Cleveland on a future date with expected representation from Longshoremen dock workers grain handlers parkage freight handlers firemen cooks and marine engineers.
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Dpreaay
Cleveland
Chevaneland
Great Lakes
National
Thin City
Keefe
United Statea
Limigration
T. ¥. O'Conner
Buffalo
William PB. Dindall
Scalded to Death in Boiler Accident at Milwaukee
Four year old son of I. E. Brock of Merlion fell into a boiler of hot water and steam. He was badly scalded and died a few hours later. A tragic accident reported from Milwaukee on December 29.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Win
Des
Wiaronainapeeiel
Baw Claire Skys
I. E
Brock
Merlion
Caught in South America under probe
A garbled Associated Press item reports a suspect from Chicago accused of stealing money from employers and attempting to flee to Cartagene. The disjointed text mentions a plan to go south and evade arrest, with unclear dates or affiliations.
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Proacs
Chicago
Merfcan
Sptoss
Cotapany
Missouri Supreme Court dissolves Standard Oil rivals
The Missouri Supreme Court ousted Standard Oil Company of Indiana and Republic Oil Company from Missouri and dissolved Waters-Pierce Oil Company of St. Louis. Each firm was fined $50,000, with Waters-Pierce allowed time to prove intent to operate as an independent concern. The decision, by all seven judges, follows a lengthy case alleging price fixing and market control.
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Waters-Pieree Oil Company
Associated Press
St. Louis
Post-Dispatch
Jefferson City
Supreme Court of Missouri
Standard Qi Company
Indiana
Rrepublic Oil Company
Miasoori
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
Supreme Court Satia
Sake
KomLbate
Hadley
St. Louie
New York
State Supreme Court
Jtudges
Woodson
Graves
Lamb
Standard and Republic
Waters Pierca Oil Company
Water-Pierca
H. Clay Pierce
Missouri
Standard Oil Company
Emall
Watera-Pierce Oil Company
Ts Rand
New Jersey Company
TY Clay Pierce
Writers-Pierce Company
Becase of
Iis
Standard OU Company of
New Jersey
Standard Oi! Company
WIFE SHOT HUSBAND AFTER DANCE QUARREL
Kansas City, Mo. Dee 9 Associate Press Rose Petersen shot and killed her husband as they were returning from a dance. The couple had been married one year and were planning to divorce. He had sought reconciliation. after a quarrel she drew a revolver and fired four times. She was arrested with little expressed remorse.
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Y Jens
Kansas City
Frederick L. Peterson
Rose Petersen
Tai Ars Petersen
Aled
Fire Ravages Brooklyn Block Homemake Loss Tops 100000
More than a thousand people were left homeless after a major fire destroyed a row of tenement houses along Second and Third avenues to Forty fourth Street in Brooklyn. About 10,000 people faced loss or damage to property valued at 100000. Twenty residents were overcome by smoke but rescued by firefighters. In a separate report from Little Rock Arkansas a fire destroyed the board of trade building causing about 100000 in damages.
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New York
Third Avenues
Forty-fourth
Brooklyn
Tittle Rock
Ark
Board of Trade
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