Two Human Wrecks Testify in Goat Strike Inquiry Evidence
Scranton witnesses described by lawyers for the aiful Workers as testifying to Mack Vanine methods amid mine dangers. Blind workers injured in explosions described by Darrow, operators objected to briefing. commission urged caution but allowed some testimony on safety and post strike employment disputes.
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Scranton
Doe
Severst
Darrow
Nis Cara
Turrow
Gray
Tosever
Commission offers wage information forms in settlement talk
During the afternoon session Chairman Gray announced the commission will provide blank forms to both sides to specify wage information sought. A sequence of former mine workers testified about alleged blacklisting after the suspension ended, each noting they were employed before the strike and refused work thereafter.
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Gray
Rubber Workers strike to rally national plants
Chicago December 6 A statement by Misiness Agent Dini of the Rubber Workers Union asserts the Americanized Rubber Workers International union inflamed the strike. He says an effort to topple all plants controlled by the rubber trust could begin in ten days unless settlement is reached.
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Chicago
Dini
Amulcanated Rubber Workers” International Sien
Rubber Trust
French Chamber Scene Delays as Deputies Clash
The customary session in the French Chamber sees fierce fighting between the right and center factions as Premier Combes faces disruption. Valle’s accusation of a deputy being dismissed sparks uproar while Judge Curran testifies on labor disputes and restraint efforts amid a tense, reconciliatory atmosphere.
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Paris
Dee
Center
Combes
Forcighy
Tosteuiy
M. Valle
Deseyitvedt
Frederick Mymnbere
Railways reform stalls and port routes debated
Railways excited over government transport plans and possible rerouting to Pacific coast via St Mont, Great Northern to Seattle, with a potential steamship option if transport is abandoned. Union and Central Pacific urge shares of business, aiming to cut rates and aid government. The bust of Richard W. Thompson prepared for unveiling in Indiana with Durbin invited. Deer hunting accidents kill a hunter. another man mistakenly shot. Des Moines association rejects International Harvester contracts. Illinois board of equalization near completion as members depart.
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Omaha
Pacific
St. Mont Suteway
Great Northern
Seattle
Union and
Central Pacific
Des Moines
Dee. T
Snplement Dealera’ Association
C. V. Eckart
Northwood
D. M. Groves
Nevada
International Harvester Company
Trust
Kaiser 10 Workmen Give Admonitions and Lead Band in Breslau
Emperor William spoke to a Breslau audience urging workers to reject socialism and support the monarchy. He criticized agitators, praised loyal workers, and urged deputies to send reliable representatives to the Reichstag. He led a band and later visited it in practice, ending with a display of Hanoverian numbers.
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Breslau
Willan
Willian
Basen
Saul
Herr Krapp
Azaii
Willie
Geri Nilbitomd
Malter
Emer
Willum
Nendeck
von Moltke
Germany
Practow
Canadian Pacific Express Wrecked Near Belmont
A Canadian Pacific Express leaving Halifax for St. John and Montreal was wrecked on the Intercolonial railway near Belmont. Four persons were killed and several passengers and crew injured. War widows in Treaty, Omaha. The federal grand jury probes fraud ties to government officials and widows of Union soldiers, continuing for days. A large fire at Mead building in Rockford destroyed the five story brick structure causing extensive losses and threatening nearby properties. In Omaha, lack of corn causes hardship among the poor and middle classes with coal shortages, closed schools, and streetcars without tires.
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Canadian Pacific Express
Thurens
Canadian 1St Uxptme
Halifax
St. John
Montreal
Intercolonial
Belmont
Treatiie
Omaha
Nely
Federal
Stockford
Rockford
Dee
Mead
State
Main Streets
Wortham Brow & Co
Sivre
Rockford Business College
Nelson Hotel
Willeam
Wint
Tire
Onarba
Ommba
T H Reed in critical condition prompts alarm
Washington Dee 6 Thomas B Reed lies in a critical state as physicians report a slow, difficult recovery after a night of high fever and agitation. The bulletin notes temporary temperature rise then normalization and continued concern over respiration, nourishment, and pain as Steedl and team visit for over an hour.
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Washington
Dee
Reed
Thomas
Brute is Too Mean to Be Even Hung
Niles Michigan reports a tragic misfortune as an elderly, deaf man named Murphy is described in a blurred obituary style, with references to companions and a harsh incident. The text conveys confusion and distress around a fatal event and an attempt to locate blame or cause.
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Brute
Son of Mr and Mrs Peter Smith Dies in Philippines
Informant reports death of the Smiths' son in a military hospital in the Philippines. A prior telegram to Mrs Stith from Rutherford Fore, a former comrade, reveals the sorrow while the leadership had not yet learned the news.
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Son
Philippines
Merton Yarder
Dee K
Ian MM. Smit
Peter Smith
Munite
Stith
Rutherford Tee Fores
Yeu Swiith
Unseasonable Weather Boosts Trade Despite Cold
New York reports persistent activity across retail and manufacturing areas despite unseasonable cold. Fall River dividends rise, Dun's index shows higher prices for dairy products but overall cost of living remains below last year. November failures show no industrial weakening, indicating continued strength.
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New York
Deeuix
Don & Co
Fall River
Dun's
Sss
Brunswick Balke Company to Have Chicago Factory
Brunswick Balke Balke Collender company manufacturers of billiard and pool tables and bar fixtures deeded its properties in Cincinnati and elsewhere to Union Savings Trust Company of Cincinnati for half a million dollars to fund a large Chicago establishment.
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Cincinnati
Vec. GrepransWies
Balke-Collender Companys
Hunion Savings ‘Trust Company
Chicago
Cuban Reciprocity Debate Delayed Over Labor Scandals
A chaotic Columbus era report notes ejections and withdrawals at a labor committee meeting as leaders clashed over the word use and political stances. The article details tense exchanges affecting a Cuban reciprocity treaty and outlines a proposed Ohio River survey funded at $200,000 to assess river depth from Hig Miami to the Ohio mouth.
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Washington
Bee
la Molle Riviere
Tee —Bromwell
Ohio
Ohie
Miami
Obie
Love of a Handsome Soldier and Elopement Drama
The article recounts a Chicago divorce and remarriage involving Mrs. Roberts Ives, wife of a Milwaukee Electric superintendent, who eloped with a soldier to Port Sheridan. It notes Ives’ disappearance and a severed railroad ties to Higland, with further mentions of a widow’s suit and a soldier’s union. Also reports Wisconsin and Utah football teams arranging a New Year Day game in Pasadena, with Wisconsin leaving Dec. 13.
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Chieneo
Dee
Roberts
Ives
Gis
Chicago
Milwaukee Electric Railroad
T Highlind
Bax Torest
Westlentt
Port Sheridan
Higlland
Dunband
Forth Shore
Wisconsin
Uren
Balt Lake
Uork
Stoe
Riser
Utah University
Tasadena
Cal
Utatr
Cuban Children Go to California
Eleven Cuban children detained in New York were ordered released to stay in the United States. Investigations by authorities found no objectionable aspects of their destination.
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California
New York
Washington
Treaties
Toma
Universal Brotherhood
City Reports Low Illness Amid Mild Weather
A local health note states little sickness across the city as warm season and damp conditions pose few epidemic risks. A prominent physician noted cold weather is least conducive to disease spread, with few contagious ailments reported and no major epidemics feared.
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Dusiness
Imortus
Improvement Sought by the Bluff Association
The Bluff Association pushes for street improvements on Ponrieenth Avenue and Fifteenth Street. A petition was read urging action by the school board and city council, with plans for inspection and enforcement of new safety measures. Authority and dates were set for committee meetings and public hearings.
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THE
Bluff Association
Maries
Aliseusserd
Jay
Wity Connell
Alee
Ponrieenth
Rosa O'Hara to Be Sent to Shepherd Home
Hosa Wiard, a girl who recently admitted taking watches and jewelry, will be sent to the Shepherd Home. John Byatt testified that she was 15 last April and spent the night with a young man. proceedings were begun at Parmenter's request.
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Hosa Wiard
John Byatt
Sevng
Mis Y Dunge Parmenter
Bern
Sue
Peo
Pension appropriation passed for 139 million dollars
Washington dispatch reports the pension appropriation measure approved carrying about 139 million dollars with details obscured by garbled text. The item highlights the funds allocated to pension disbursements and related carrying figures from the session.
New ministry authorized by Little Alfonso in Spain
Madrid December reports Alfonso to day charged Silvela to form a conservative cabinet to succeed the Sagasta ministry which resigned Wednesday.
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Little Alfonso
Madrid
Ning Alfonso
Silvela
Sagosta
Wedheeseli
Firemen Drowned as Ship Burns in Boston and Philadelphia Line
A boiler room blaze on the Boston and Philadelphia Steamship Company's ship in Philadelphia early today left one fireman dead and another missing. Two others were hospitalized after being overcome by smoke. The fire caused an estimated $50,000 in damage.
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Philadelphia
Bee
Boston & Philadelphia Stenmehip Company
Shrek
Gold Standard Man Speaks on Parity and Banking Reform
A national notary conference official urges stronger gold standard machinery to maintain parity between gold and silver, finance payment of gold for silver, and support a robust, deflation resistant banking system. He argues for metallic currency stability to protect domestic commerce and American labor benefits.
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Minna
Bristol Adjudged Guilty of Mail Fraud in Chicago Case
G wllnam W Bristol was found guilty by a United States district court jury of fraudulent use of the mails and was ordered held under 5000 bonds pending sentence. He served as manager and secretary of the Surety Guarantee and Trust company and allegedly defrauded John RB rime former adjutant general of Iowa of 5000 and M. J. Adams of Davenport of 1000 through a fictitious endorsement to sell stock. Postoffice Inspector Mayer secured the evidence.
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Chicago
Wllnam W. Bristol
United States District Court
Bristol
Surety Guarantee and Trust Company
John Rbrime
Iowa
M. J. Adams
Davenport
Postoffice
Mayer
Wabash Railway Ultimatum Demands Immediate Return to Work
President Ramsey’s final ultimatum to Wabash shopmen posted at Springfeld Moberly and Fort Wayne requires immediate return to work on terms offered Oct 1 or lose positions. It includes wage comparisons with other railroads and promises no discrimination for strikers who return. Denver mayor and 11 aldermen jailed for four months for contempt of court over tramway franchise injunction.
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Springfeld
Ills
Ramsey
Wabash Railroad
Moberly
Fort Wayne
Ind
Wabash
Ometaia
Denver
Tt. W. Wright, Jr
Mullins
District Court
Denver City Tramway Company
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Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
J. Curran
Romyn Catho
Wilkesbarre
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Curran
Walle
Myssie
Mugletun
Ray
Akran
Wayne MacVeish
Enuaileston Hutt
St. Tank
I. W. Thompson
Terre Haute
Hichard W.thompson
Coat House Yard
Durbin
Colonel Thompson
Indiana
Wedford
Frederic, Mich
William Murphy
Ed. Chalker
Ace Valentine
Murphy
Valentine
Springfield
Ill
Board of Equalization
Kaiser
Nothng
Niles
Thomas B. Reed
Niles, Mich
Wierskees
Tommstoy
Anita
Tina
Brunswick-Balke Company
John O'Connell
Clapp
Ohio River
Joan O'Connell
International Association of Macthluisis
O'Connel
Sendtar
Dent
Connell
Siklilo Bearins
Cologstian Congress
Calteat
Cieretoas
Jarestierine
Meee
Inches
Mosband
Rosa O'Hara
Shepherd Home
Hugh H. Hanna
Hugh Shvind
National Notary Conference
Iwi
Hhe Shen
Fleforiiern
Hl Congress
Kony Ware
Secoibe
Hank Currenes
United
William W. Bristol
Railway
Wabash Railway
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