Gompers Poised To Win Re-Election At AFL Meet
St Louis November 14 delegates from every major union gather as Samuel Gompers presides at the thirty third annual American Federation of Labor session. Wisconsin Socialist Berger may oppose Gompers if endorsed for leadership while reform aims and labor legislation loom ahead and a large attendance signals strong union growth.
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American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
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Los Angeles Times
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Socialfate
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Gompers
American Federation
Organized Labor Movement
Tocal
International
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Progresa
Phiysios
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Pitsburg
St Louis
Labor
Flood fears rise as Seine floods Paris again
Paris on November 14 reports ongoing rain and rising Seine levels. High water has flooded many streets and threatens villages along the river. Fears grow for a repeat of last year’s floods with poor residents fleeing. some factories may close, risking thousands of jobs.
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Paris
Seine
Gen Leonard Wood to expose army flaws in coast defense report
Washington reports General Wood will file a comprehensive expose of army conditions criticizing Pacific Coast defenses. The findings call for reorganizing the army, abandoning unnecessary posts, centralizing troops on the two ocean frontiers, and addressing political posts in basing.
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Washington
Pacific Coast
McLachlan
California
Wood
Two Ocean
Chicago Beef Trust Trial Delay Expected
In Chicago the government seeks to move against the beef trust packers as a major court case opens before Judge Kene. The United States circuit court has a subpoenaed roster of over a hundred witnesses. District Attorney Sima says the government is ready to commence the trial.
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Chicago
Navy
Chicago Packers
Kenesaw Mountain Dandis
Big Fine
United States
Sima
Himaeelf
Pendleton welcomes Slegie from Portland fever recovery
Ed Slegie bridge and building foreman for the Oregon district of the O R & N arrived in Pendleton last evening from Portland where he had been in a hospital for several weeks with typhoid fever.
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Ed Slegie
Oregon District
Pendleton
Portland
Tolstoi Refuses Plea to End Monastic Plan in Exile
In St Petersburg November reports say Leo Tolstoi, aged and reclusive, refuses to see family and plans a living death in the convent at Koye Ist. Countess Tolstoi travels to plead for his return while rumors say he is reconciled with the Greek church and deemed sane by some as he follows a higher duty.
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Petersburg
Tolstoi
Russia
Koyeist
Toleto
St. Petersburg
Leo Toletoi
Seamorodinsk
Insurance Man Mixed Up In Prison Plot
Wheeling West Virginia November 14 police seek a prominent insurance man tied to an alleged plot to poison millionaire packer John Schenk. Mrs Schenk is jailed for administering poison while Schenk lies in hospital in critical condition. Prosecutor Handlan says a preliminary hearing will be held, suggesting the husband’s death as a likely outcome.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Insurances
John Schenk
Packer
Third National Apple Show Opens in Spokane
Spokane November 14 President Taft in the wireless room touched the operator key that released the message formally opening the third national apple show here. The message was sent to Old Point Comfort relayed to Washington and flashed to Spokane. Two million apples are on exhibition from all over the northwest.
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Spokane
Colon
Taft
Tennessee
Old Point Comfort
Washington
Northwest
Pinkerton says Belle Crippen is not alive
Seattle dispatch reports William Pinkerton head of the detective agency refutes claims that Belle Crippen is alive. He states Crippen is not in this country, implies she is dead, and that Crippen murdered her.
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Belle Crippen
Seattle
William Pinkerton
Crippen
Brinckerhoff Will Contest In Mount Vernon Hearing
New York and Navy are tied to a complex will contest over Mrs. Mary E. Brinckerhoff. Estate valued over 106 million involves at least 160 heirs and many friends and charitable institutions. Allegations claim deceit undue influence and mental incapacity in the creation of the will. A sum set aside funds for the care of two pet horses.
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New York
Navy
Mary E. Brinckerhoff
Mount Vernon
National Banks Must Report Condition Call Issued
Comptroller of Currency Murray ordered a report by all national banks on their condition as of November 10, with the tally due after the close of business that day. The nationwide filing requirement aims to compile financial health data for regulatory review.
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Washington
Comptroller of Currency
Murray
Navy plans lift German fleet manpower in 1911
The Tageblatt reports German naval estimates for 1911 set an effective strength of 60,000 men, 300 more than 1910. The government aims to keep an adequate naval force, noting that 60,000 men can man 120 ships, large and small, at all times.
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Berlin
Tageblatt
Senator-elect Barrett Visits Pendleton En Route to Portland
Co A Barrett joint senator-elect from Umatilla Morrow and Union counties travels with J D Plamondon through Pendleton today en route to Portland to conduct business.
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Umatilla
Morrow
Union Counties
J. D. Plamondon
Pendleton
Portland
Busines
Desperate pursuit ends in murder of young girl
Marie Smith 10, missing since Wednesday, was found dead in woods near her home. A nearby woodsman known as Jack Diamond, a Blackwood County worker, was sought with a warrant issued. Her body showed brutal injuries, blue ribbon tight at throat, and signs of a struggle. Police suspect enticement or kidnapping, body discovered after searchers passed close in daylight.
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Park
Marie Smith
Chance
Thomas Williams
Jack Diamond
Aumt
Marle
Marie
Arrest in Asbury Park Over Alleged Crime
Thomas Williams was seized in his room after police sought evidence. Bloodstained suspenders and a towel with bloody handprints were found, and Williams offered no denial when charged. He was jailed amid strong public hostility but no lynching occurred.
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Asbury Park
N. J
Thomas Williams
Williams
Necro
National Municipal League opens annual meeting at Buffalo
Problems of great importance affecting municipalities nationwide will be discussed as officials from cities and civic groups attend the National Municipal league session in Buffalo. Charles J. Bonaparte of Baltimore serves as league president. local arrangements are by the Buffalo chamber of commerce and Municipal league.
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National Municipal League
United States
Charles J. Bonaparte
Baltimore
Roosevelt
Buffalo Chamber of Commerce
The
Municipal League
Catholic Convention Opens in New Orleans
New Orleans November 14 reports from the first business session of the American Federation of Catholic Societies show rapid growth in membership and influence over the past year. Delegates also presented reports from the Eucharistic congress at Montreal the German Catholic congress at Augsburg and the Catholic Charities conference in Washington.
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American Federation of Catholic Societies
Knights of Columbus
Federation
Montreal
Augsburg
Germany
Catholic Charities Conference
Washington
Aldrich Senate Bid Amid Deadlock Rumor
Rumors surface in Providence that Senator Aldrich may seek re election or be replaced as legislative deadlock risks. Judge Lebaron Cot has announced candidacy with the young republicans insurgent wing while Aldrich’s future remains uncertain and may influence a potential successor.
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Providence
Aldrich
Lebaron Cot
Ryume
Colt
Hohe
Mexican Kills Chief of Police In Anadarko
Oklahoma City reports Governor Tiskell directs sheriff of Cudjo county to manage a lynch fear as a posse searches for Mexican Oscar Opet accused of murdering Chief Temple in Anadarko. Tensions rise after a Mexican anti American demonstration inflames public mood.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Tiskell le
Cudio County
Oscar Opet
Anadarka
Nicaraguan Government Forces Use Machine Guns Against Protesters
Calon Nov 14 report says many killed and scores wounded as troops under the government dispersed a protest at Corinto and Leon against President Estrada for unkept reform promises. Imminent another revolution. clashes reported in other cities.
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Calon
Corinto and Leon
Estrada
Anti American Riots in Mexico Are Stopped
El Paso reports from the Mexican Interior indicate anti American feeling is quieting down with Sunday crowds making no demonstrations. Mexico City is reported practically normal today though troops remain on patrol. Americans stayed in their sections and kept windows barred.
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el Paso
Mexico City
Steamer Portland Likely To Be Total Loss
Seattle Nov 14 The steamer Portland pounding on rocks off Katala harbor Alaska will probably be a total loss according to messages from Captain Moore master of vessel. Passengers were landed without accident and will continue to Seattle today aboard the steamer Atlanta.
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Seattle
Portland
Katala Harbor
Alaska
Alaska Steamship Office
Moore
Atlanta
Zionists to Meet in Cooper Union Tonight
An important meeting of the American Federation of Zionists will be held tonight in Cooper Union New York. Prof. Richard Gottleil of Columbia University, recently returned from Palestine, will be the principal speaker delivering the address.
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New York
American Federation of Zionists
Cooper Union
Richard Gottleil
Columbia University
Palestine
Taxable Property in Umatilla County Tops 35 Million
Umatilla County remains a wealthy stock country with total assessed property near 35 million dollars. The 1910 tax roll shows exact values: land 1,174,365 acres worth 22,514,940, improvements 1,072,216, deeded lots 11,997 valued 1,821,296 with improvements 2,279,230, and unde ed land improvements 176,365. Livestock counts include horses and mules 15,365 cattle 12,787 sheep 114,104 hogs 2,685 plus 2 hogs and bees 988.
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Strath
Promotions for Officers in U S Army and Navy
Washington November 14 promotions updated the army and navy rolls. Colonel Montgomery Mackom becomes brigadier general succeeding Brigadier General Albert L Myer who retires. Rear Admiral C H Arnold retires prompting Captain Vincendon L Cottman to receive flag rank. Brigadier General Walter Howe is slated to retire December 31.
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Washington
United States Army
Navy
Montgomery M. Macomb
Sixth Field Infantry
Albert L. Myer
C. H. Arnold
Vincendon L. Cottman
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Walter Howe
Attorney Bailey Ducks at Hermiston Lakes
Attorney D W Bailey spent yesterday shooting ducks on the lakes at Hermiston. He was seen by locals enjoying a quiet day outdoors and returning with a modest bag of birds.
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D W. Bailey
Hermiston
Bethany end McCoy charged with murder after Munk death
Canton Ohio November 14 Thomas McCoy Bethany College right end arrested on murder charge in the death of Rae dolph Munk West Virginia University right half back. Autopsy found a head injury from a blow during Saturdays game. Umpire Homer N Young testified McCoy aimed a blow when Munk led interference. McCoy says he tackled Munk without malice and returned to Bethany. West Virginia games canceled including Thanksgiving tilt with Washington and Jefferson.
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Ohio
Thomas McCoy
Bethany
Raedolph Munk
University of West Virginian
Hhaiie
McCoy
Munk
Homer N. Young
Pittsburg
West Virginia
Young
Mr. Young
Hethany
College
Cramblett
Bethany Coach Townsend and players questioned in Munk death
Bethany College faculty adopted resolutions deploring the death of Munk after Captain Henley and player Rudy testified before the coroner's jury about the Bethany football death. All scheduled games were cancelled.
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Townsend
Henley
Rudy
Munk
Bethany College Teday
New York Striking Teamsters Resume Work
In New York on November 14, express wagon drivers returned to work wearing union buttons. Strikebreakers were discharged as they appeared for work. It will take ten days to clear the congested freight network.
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New York
Silk Men to Meet in Paterson Exposition Night
Diplomatic representatives from silk growing countries and silk manufacturers from across the nation will attend the Paterson Industrial exposition tonight to celebrate the proposed establishment of the first power silk manufacturing plant in America.
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Paterson
N. J
America
Taft Arrives for Panama Canal Inspection Tour
President Taft and party arrived today for an inspection tour of the Panama canal. He prepared notes for his upcoming congressional message, carrying two trunks of material to shape the document. Colonel Goehlasa, canal chief engineer, greeted the president as he toured after lunch.
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Taft
Panama Canal
Goehalsa
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