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Newspaper

Portsmouth Times

Location

Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1908

Page

5

Union Labor Leaders Given Jail Sentences in Gompers Case

Washington reports the Bucks Stove and Range Company contends that AFL leaders Gompers Mitchell and Morrison violated an injunction. Judge Wright sentenced Gompers to twelve months, Mitchell nine months, Morrison six months. Bail set prior to appeal, sparking Indianapolis labor protest and a planned union response.

Gamiel Gampers John Mitchell Morrison Washington Bucks Stove and Range Company St. Louis Gompers American Federation of Labor Wright Supreme Court of District of Columbia Mitchell United States Court of Appeals of the

Has Accepted How Position In Pittsburg Firm

Buri Adeins, who recently came from Pittsburg to enter the ideal manufacture company, has accepted a forced chip in City, Pa. The family had just occupied the John Shier College on West Second Street. Hirret has not yet unpacked their household effects.

Buri Adeins Pittsburg Ideal Manufactur City John Shier West

Castro Is Clear Out

The foreign office reports from Caracas confirm Castro’s status as calm and confined to a private sanatorium. No new information reached the bureau from home as events unfold in Caracas.

Castro Berlin Foreign Office Caracas Cashid

Gallstone Operation At Grant Hospital

Columbus, O. Dec. 28. Dr. We D Thompson, provost of Ohio State University, underwent gallstone removal at Grant Hospital. The gall bladder was hidden behind the liver and could not be viewed, so surgery was done by touch, a highly delicate procedure. Dr. Thompson remains in critical condition for several days, though he is resting easily today.

Columbus We D.thompson Provident Ohio State Univn Grant Thompson

Husband Fatally Shot by Wife After Dance Tragedy in Kansas

Frederick L. Peterson was shot and killed early today by his wife Afra Rose Peterson as they were returning from a dance in Kansas. The couple, married three years, had been living apart for a year after meeting at a 19 dance where tensions escalated. Police reported the wife was arrested shortly after the incident.

Kansas Frederick L. Peterson Eurly Afra Rose Peterson From Peter

Grait Scandal Looms Up In Pittsburg City Hall

Pittsburg graft scandal rocks city hall as former Ger Than National Bank president and cashier Grait Scandal Looms up Big Pittsourg, Dea '23 Ww. Wi Tenpsey and seven councilmen are arrested on alleged corruption charges. Preliminary hearing set. authorities warn of more arrests as six councilmen testified to receiving forty five thousand dollars for station plant construction.

Pittsourg Dea Wi Tenpsey AL AL Visack Ger- Than National Bank the & Ely 'G Pittsbury Connectio

Children narrowly escape cremation in district school fire

Circleville Ohio district school No 5 faced a blaze that trapped 42 children with barred windows and a flam ing door. Teacher Luther Compton guided students through the blaze to safety as the doorway ignited from an overheated register

Circleville Luther Compton

Otterbein President Resigns Amid Fund Drive Pause

In Dayton Ohio on December 23 Dr Lewis Bonckwalter former pastor of First United Brethren church resigned as president of Otterbein University a position he had held for years. The president's son was named in a letter to Fred Rixe chairman of Otterbein's board announcing the change.

Dayton, O Lewis Bonckwalter First United Brethren Church Otterheim University Thesident Fred Rixe

Anna Gould Case Heard In Paris Custody Battle

Paris Dec 23 The public prosecutor advised custody of Count Boni de Castellane's three children be awarded to their mother Miss Anna Gould in the suit. The prosecutor urged keeping the children with their mother. EB May of West Second St left Tuesday for a trip to Otway.

Paris Boni Fe Castallane Anna Gould West Second St Otway

Caribbean crisis eases as minister to speak on Dutch Venesusia row

The foreign minister will address the second chamber this afternoon announcing a suspension of hostile actions against Venesusia and signaling an early settlement of all disputes with the Netherlands. The move follows tense Caribbean tensions and hints at a thaw in relations amid ongoing diplomatic talks.

Dancers Remain as Wilson Sisters Headline Week Act

The Wilson Sisters and Lew Wheel remain headliners as the troupe draws crowds, with Fetts and Anderson keeping the dancers through the week. A new double act debuts Thursday, and two matinees are planned for Christmas Day. George Mooney filed a water tap permit Wednesday for a new property on Vinton Avenue.

Wilson Sisters Lew Wheel Fetts Anderson George Mooney Vinton Avenue

Theatre Fire in New York Ends Night With Losses

Fire destroyed the Escape Theatre in Herald Square after a crosswired electric sign sparked the blaze. The one act show and the Yann Youie dance were halted as smoke filled the building. No confirmed lives lost though the flames caused rapid panic and dramatic alarms across the crowded venue.

New York Herald Square Yann Youie Bessie McCoy Jess Serioig

Oil firms ousted from Missouri by supreme court ruling

Jefferson City December 23 The Missouri supreme court ousted Standard Oil Company of Indiana and Republic Oil Company from the state and dissolved Waters-Pierce Oil Company of St. Louis. The three companies had been challenged by Attorney General Hadley since 1905, with each issued $50,000 fines or penalties.

Efferson City Supreme Court’ of Missouri Standard Oil Company Indiana Republic Oil Company Waters-Pierce Oil Company St. Louis Ullhe Hadley

N W Car Case Settled This Wednesday

State wide sinterest case settled in the pleas court after the railroad company agreed to improved coupling and compliance with the law. Prosecutor Mary Sf Jer led the action at the state's request and attorney Harry Bannon represented the company in the settlement.

Sinterest Imorgolk Western Railroa Cael Ear Stat An. Inspecta Sargentis the, Railroad Company Harry Bannon Mala

New Sewer Project Completed in Marion Shaw Drive

Marion Shaw notes completion of the new high school sanitary sewer from the rear alley of the Capito NW Mynnk home to the rear of Trinity and Holy Redeemer buildings, with the line extending to the back of the high school. Expected measurements will be taken and the sewer turned over to the Boat of Public Service.

Coal fleet is coming from Kanawha river today

A shipment of a million bushels of coal departed the Kanawha River today bound for Cincinnati and Louisville, rising from Pittsburgh as the carrier fleet moves downstream toward those cities.

Galipolis Kanawha River Cincinngati Louisville Pittsbury

Peace Sought By Venezuela Advance Toward Diplomatic Settlement

Washington reports pursuit of U S Venezuelan talks via official channels. Vice President Gomez urges satisfactory international agreement and access for an American warship at Guaira. Special commissioner Buchanan sails aboard the North Carolina toward negotiations. Dutch warships in Venezuelan waters are ordered to cease actions. Captain Wolfe visits Majestic bowling alleys in Catlettsburg.

Washington Dae State Department Gomez United States Venezuela IoGuaira Buchanan North Carolina Tague Venezuelan

Worcester Savings Bank Treasurer Dies by Suicide

Officials say James Brank, treasurer of Worcester Moultaines Savings Bank, died at home in a suicide. Authorities believe all accounts were in order and pose no foul play.

Worcester Alliss Dees Brank Cutting Worchester Moultaines Savings Bank Bante

Rev Mr Dye Returns as First Baptist Leader

Rev G R Dye, who first supplied the First Baptist church pulpit, is expected to succeed his brother I R Dye as pastor. He recently filled duties as secretary for foreign fashion work in Nebraska and plans to lead the church after Rev F C Redfern’s return.

G. R. Dye First Baptist Church FY. C. Redfern West Wr. Dye Nebraska I. R. Dye Pt. Pleasant First Church

Laid to Rest In Greenlawn

The remains of G. A. Klein arrived from Buena Vista on the noon G. C. train Wednesday and were escorted by mourning relatives and friends. The body was taken directly to Greenlawn cemetery for burial.

G. "A. Klein Buena Viste Greenlawn Cemetery

Prediger Aims For Gold Watch At Distel Alleys

Fred Prediger of the invincible bowling team seeks the gold watch awarded for the highest three game average. With a current 180 average he vows to improve, and the prize will be given January 1. Linther is expected to bowl next week at Distel's alleys. Alex Givens, a West Side resident, was in town Wednesday for Christmas shopping.

Fred Prediger Invincible James Distel Distel Alex Givens West Side

Harmon Inaugural Ceremony Plans at Ohio Capitol Rotunda

The program outlines noon ceremonies on Monday January 11 at the Ohio Capitol Rotunda. It lists remarks by Oliver E. Perry, Emory Hunt and Herman Harmon, a governor’s commission, and the oath of office for Judson Harmon. A buffet lunch follows in the governor’s office before a parade and reviewing stand events.

Ron Ar Herman.feng Democratic Site Club

Class Me Men Fight Raise TM in Videotape Dispute

A contested dispute arises over a videotaped recording linked to a group called Class Me Men. The case centers on claims of authenticity and the intended use of the material within a community event. No formal charges documented.

Unclear fragmentary theater note on fires and performances

Fragmentary OCR mentions Corrif Miller in a chorus and a musical show at Herald Square theatre. It notes a fire on Tuesday night and a company reconstruction, with references to Boys and Betty and Gotham. Details are broken and uncertain.

Corrif_ ‘Miller Ani Jnatsinim Jchorus Herald: Square Theatre Oahil Che “Boys Betty Anottier Gotham

Army to Serve Xmas Dinner at Hall

Salvation Army will serve a Christmas dinner at the hall. Low prices on reliable food will attract many buyers to Leb yoan's new building.

Salvation Army Etite Hall Lebyoan

Man Writes About White Christmas Plans Amid Snowy Obstacles

A speaker describes a flawed attempt at delivering a traditional white Christmas, noting snow on the ground and a snowy, icy sidewalk that disrupted plans. The narrator expresses a preference for a wilder celebration.

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