Labor Congress Deliberates on Immigrants and Boycotts
Delegates of the American Federation of Labor debate immigrant influxes, six and ten hour work rules, and the role of boycotts. President Gompers reports unions expanding across trades while urging unity, fair dues, and protection of free speech and assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Painters’ Union of
Chicago
Gompera
Posaest Census Bureau
Department of Labor
Bureaus of Labor Statistics
Supreme Court
Gompers
St. Louis
Americanederation of Labor
Evans
Pennsylvania
Carpenters and Joiners
United Mine Workers
Iowa
Lennon
Armstron Reinsures Major Fire Insurance Sale
Phi lander B. Armstrong hosted a Delmonico dinner for 70 insurers as he revealed the largest American fire underwriting deal. He reinsured the Mutual Fire Insurance Company Fire Association and Armstrong Fire Insurance Company in the Lancashire Insurance Company of Manchester England. The cash payment totaled about 1 million dollars for the transaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philander B. Armstrong
Delmonico’s
Mutual Fire Insurance Company
The
Fire Association
Armstrong Fire Insurance Company
Lancashire Insurance Company
Manchester
England
Armstron
Neage 5
Lancashire
Barmaids in New York Lose Jobs Over Respect Rule
New York December 14 Special John Biskely fires two English barmaids after said “the gentlemen jars” treat them as owners. Colonel Hayward defends his four girls and vows protection. Nearby Shoe Company to raise capital from 20000 pounds to 75000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Biskely
Broadway
Post Office
Wing
Blakely
Colonel Hayward
Mr. Blakely
Arrest in an Asylum by Byrnes Detectives
Edward M. Field of Field Lindley Wiechers & Co was taken from Vernon House asylum under a warrant by Judge Martine after District Attorney Nicoll sought his removal for alleged grand larceny. Detectives, with Dr Granger’s reluctant cooperation, brought Field to New York City for arraignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Edward M. Field
Field, Lindley, Wiechers & Co
Byrnes
Nicoll
Martine
Court of General Sessions
Field
Sheldon
Trainer and
Bonnell
Vernon House
William D. Granger
Mt. Vernon
White Plains
Dr. Granger
Tam
Mr. Field
Megulaky
Inspector Byrnes
Grand Central
Detective Bureau
Senne
Lunsey
West Chester County
Close
Lindley
Milos W. Field
One-Armed Agent Avoids Prosecution After Flood Aid
The text notes a one-armed Allegheny Valley Railroad agent at the Forty-ninth Street station who helped flood sufferers. Due to his poor circumstances and a single arm, the case was settled without prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Forty-ninth Street
Keely Cure in Court Trials After Death in Hot Springs
Newport Arkansas December 14 Special The sudden death of H B Johnson a Hot Springs visitor spurred a potential case against the Keely cure for drunkenness Johnson a former drinker was treated at the Keely Institute during which he drank whiskey and died The coroner's jury returned a verdict of lung congestion but relatives expect a judicial inquiry questioning the cure and treatment administered by Dr Huntington and Dr Stephens
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. &. Johnson
Newport
Ark
Hot Springs
Johnson
Sumpter House
Haned
Keely Institute
Huntington
Stephens
Mr. Johnson
Probahar
Davitt Named McCarthyite Candidate After Keane Withdrawal
In Waterford a McCarthyite rally follows a clash with Redmond supporters. Despite injuries from yesterday's melee Michael Davitt resumes his bid, with Keane withdrawing in Davitt's favor and William O'Brien noting Keane was convinced to stand only if Davitt refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desuty
Michael Davitt
Waterford
Deane
McCarthyites
House of Commons
Richard Power
Davitt
Keane
National Commercial Club
John Redmond
William O’brien
Divorce Denies Florence St John in London Suit
The jury in the Florence St John versus Duplaney Marius case found against the divorce petition. Cohen testified denying improper familiarity and any unilateral cruelty or immorality accusations. Court awarded Cohen costs. other costs unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Londow
Florence St. John
Duplaney Marius
Cohen
Miss St. John
Mr. Marius
Marius
Mr. Cohen
Pittsburg Boy Named Adjutant General Pick
Steubenville Dec. 14 Special It is unofficially announced that Roseman Gardner of Steubenville will be Governor elect McKinley’s appointee for Adjutant General. Gardner has a strong private soldier record, enlisting at age 16 in a Pennsylvania regiment. He formerly lived in Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roseman Geardner McKinley
Steubenville
Roseman Gardner
McKinley
EF. J. Pocock
Columbus
Pocock
Ohio
Gardner
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Rate Clerks of Central Traffic Association Meet in Pittsburgh
Rate clerks from the Central Traffic Association convene at the Monongahela House to review passenger rates on a new basis. H A Bonn of Chicago attends for the association as clerks assess potential radical changes between Pittsburgh and Chicago. The meeting, lasting a week, will determine the reduction level, though specifics were not announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Traffic Association
Monongahela House
H. A. Bonn
Chicago
Bonn
Pittsburg
Chi
Columbus
Windy City
Bank suit seeks one million over alleged negligence
Cincinnati December 14 suit filed in the United States Court by John F. Pogue acting for shareholders of the Italian National Bank against William Means former president John R. De Camp cashier and the directors alleging about 1 000 000 was lost by their wilful negligence of officers and directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cinncissati
United States
John F. Pogue
Inte Met Litan National Bank
William Means
John R. de Camp
Washinotox
Senate
Union Pacific Railroad
Court of Claims
Harris
Coke
Hale
Mitchell
Carlisle
Sherman
Consistory Allocates to Rome and Church Position
At today’s consistory the ee see pronounced an allocation on the tail to Rome and the present position of the Church. The document is moderate and conciliatory in tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Ee See
Diamond Studs in Good Taste for Gentlemen
Elegant diamond studs suitable for any gentleman. Available in various sizes, priced up to 500 dollars. E. P. Roberts & Sons at the corner of Fifth Street and Market Street offer attentive service and courteous assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Sveous and
Market Street
Tax on Futures and Options Proposed by Senator Washburn
The Senate considers a bill by Senator Washburn defining futures and options and levying taxes on dealers. It covers wheat, corn, oats, rye, barley, cotton, hog products and other farm goods with annual taxes of 1000 dollars and per unit charges. The measure aims to curb speculation and fund fiscal needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn
Peffer
Kansas
District of Columbia
United States
Republican Victory in Dutchess Senate Race Crystallized
In Poughkeepsie on December 14, William H. Wood for the Dutchess County Board of Canvassers sought a stay of Judge Barnard’s order awarding Gilbert A. Deane the senatorial certificate. The court ruled the 31 inked votes must be counted. Osborn and the Democratic team argued the writ was improper and denied the stay. Deane’s certificate will be sent to Albany by special messenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poughkeepsie
New York
William H. Wood
Dutchess
State Board of Canvassers
Albany
Wood
James Ridgeway
Kings County
E. B. Osborne
Barnard
Dykman
Pratt
Mandarius
Evear
Osborne
John Mylod
Deane
Stolen Diamonds Case Leads to Arrest of Three Thieves
Dayton reports three suspects Fritzie Shein William A Hurliss and Mrs Higbee were arrested on the theft of 20000 dollars worth of diamonds and jewelry from RK E Kraing a Herman Keck & Co salesman. Diamonds were recovered and the suspects planned to return goods for a fee with implied protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
RK. E. Kraing
Herman Keck & Co
Cincinnati
Fritzie Shein
William A. Hurliss
Mrs. Higbee
Diamonds at E. P. Roberta Sona's Quality Special
Diamonds advertised as quality pieces at E. P. Roberta Sona's Special offer draws shoppers seeking value. The ad highlights gemstones and pricing to attract customers during a promotional event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P
Indiana Coal Strike Amid Starvation Threats
About 20,000 Indiana miners walk out in a desperate strike over pay and pledged not to accept a wage rise for a year. Operators deny violating a prior agreement and refuse negotiations, while strikers describe oppressive conditions and rising hardship. The Coal Miners' National Executive Board urges members to aid relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prazia
Ism
Dee
Indiana
The
Coal Miners’ Association of the United States
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MR. Gompers
Federation of Labor
Seth
Dispatch
Brewiscram
American Federation of Labor
Jones
Birmingham
William C. Pomerroy
Flinois State Federation
Hoyt Raymond
Chicago Building Trades
Tilims Federation
Pacific Coast
Econvention
Coast Trade Council
Brewers' Union
San Francisco
National Association
Arkansas
Sal
Tteinnesota Pareery” Alliance
Gom
Telate
Coopers’ International Union
International Typographical Union
A. Flor Tl
International Labor Congress
Brussels
America
France
Chambre Des Ouvriers
Germany
Belgium
Italy
Spain
Trea
Srkce
Catta
Executive Council
Detroit
Jays
Pittsburg Shoe Company
Cyrus W. Field
Charles W. Gould
Howard Gallup
William Canfield
Aaa
Union Pacific
Wallace
Internal Revenue
E A. Bigler
Clearfield
Warmcastle
J. J. Patton
J. J. Freund
Freund
Mr. Freund
Asalt
Patton
Keely
Parnellites
Miss ST John
BILLS
Dolph
War Department
Aldrich
Secretary of the Senate
Frye
Select Committee On
Pacific Railroads
Cynth
Felton
California
Treasury
Gallinger
New Hampshire
State
Treasury, War, Navy and Interior
Neral
Oregon
United States Treasury
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
McMillan
China
Ocean Mall
Hamilton's
Fifth Avenue
Latimer’s
BrusSels CarPets
Sitta
Federal St
T.M. Latimer, Stismone
Iny, PA
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