Prison Terms For Heads Of Federation Of Labor
Washington reports the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia sentenced Gompers to 12 months Mitchell to nine months and Morrison to six months for contempt in a test case arising from the Buck's Slave & Range boycott. The decision, linked to the unfair list issue, closes a months long legal fight over labor and court injunctions.
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Washington
Buck's. Slave & Range Company
Gompers
Mitchell
Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Wright
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Gould
Buck
Justice Gould
Federationist
Panic Averted as Fire Hits Herald Square Theater
Fire swept the Herald Square theater in New York last night about ten minutes before show end, driven into the streets in scant costumes. No panic or injuries occurred as audiences remained unaware until most had left. The blaze spread from an electric sign to offices opposite the second gallery.
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Lyon
New York
Herald Square Theater
Broadway
Alderman Cleared in First Ward Ball Assault Case
Chicago jurors found Alderman John Coughlin not guilty of assaulting photographer Lyman Atwell the night of the First ward ball. The decision ends the controversial case that drew wide public attention.
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Chicago
Bath- Repos
John Coughlin
Lyman Atwell
Four-Cornered Duel Kills Three In Ocella Ga
A four way pistol duel in Ocella Ga left Leonard Smith son of the Chief of Police Charles Moore and Virgil Moore dead while Policeman Cain Walters is dying. The clash followed a quarrel between Walters and Charles Moore and Jack Sheppard who had been reprimanded by the officer. Virgil Moore tried to aid his brother and Smith. Walters rushed to help the officer as gunfire spread and several were wounded.
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Ocella
Leonard Smith
Smith
Charles Moore
Virgil Moore
Cain Walters
Walters
Jack Sheppard
Small Increase in Aliens Gained 6298 in Year
Washington reports the alien population rose by 6298 in the year ending September 30. Secretary Straus notes 724 112 foreigners arrived Oct 1 1907 to Sept 30 last, while 717 814 left for home. He says departing-aliens figures have never before been officially recorded. Also, H A Gadger of North Carolina named chief justice of the Panama Canal Zone supreme court for six years, to succeed F Mutis Duran.
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Straus
America
Washington, D. C
United States
Strats
Canal
Washington
H. A. Gadger
Amalgamation Talk Among Great Lakes Unions
Cleveland December 23 The Leader reports a movement to amalgamate all labor unions on the Great Lakes. The plan emerged at a secret conference of national officers held yesterday.
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Cleveland
Great Lakes
Attorney General says lawmakers must wait for year end pay
Springfield, Ill Dec 23 Attorney General Stead holds new legislature salary law pays $1,000 annually and warrants cannot be drawn until year end. He answers that payment is due after full year of service and warrants need mileage certificates not possible before assembly organization.
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Springfield
Ill
Stead
McCullough
General Assembly
Missouri Ousts Standard Oil Units and Waters-Pierce
Missouri Supreme Court ousts Standard Oil Indiana and Republic Oil from the state and dissolves Waters-Pierce Oil of St. Louis. Each company fined 50000 dollars. Waters-Pierce may operate as independent until January 15 if it shows intent to stay independent. Court finds conspiracy to fix prices and limit trade. Bonds renewed at 14000 dollars each. Suit began 1905. opinion by Judge Woodson with seven justices concurring.
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Jefferson City
Supreme Court of Missouri
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Republic Oil Company
Missouri
Waters-Pierce Oil Company of
St. Louis
Waters‘Pierce Oil Company
Supreme Court
Hadley
New York
State Supreme Court
Woodson
Graves
Lamb
Standard and Republic Companies
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
Waters-Pierce Company
H. Clay Pierce
Republic of
Ohio
Waters-Pierce
Rebate probe rumors surround Morris firm subpoenas
District Attorney Sims returned from a Washington trip amid talk of a federal grand jury probe into rebating at the stock yards. One hundred subpoenas were issued, 25 served on Morris & company employees. Swift & Company denies any service. Other packing houses named have also denied involvement.
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Chicago
Ill
Morris & Company
Sims
M. W. Borders
Washington
F. B. Kellogg
Swift & Company
Woman shoots husband ends Missouri reconciliation attempt
In Kansas City, Missouri, Frederick L. Peterson was shot and killed early today by his wife Rose as they were returning from a dance. The couple had recently faced a divorce suit filed by Mrs. Peterson, while he sought to reconcile.
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Missouri
Kansas City
Frederick L. Peterson
Rose
End of Castro Rule as Venezuela Cracks Down
Acting President Jean Vicente Gomez declares a new, progressive ministry after thwarting a conspiracy to kill him. He cites a crack in Castro loyalists and recalls foreign ships to curb aggression while Venezuela remains wary of renewed unrest.
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Hague
Caracas
Venezuela
Willemstad
Curacao
Berlin
Paris
Castro
Europe
Jean Vicente Gomez
Assassina
Gomez
Former Head Of Mutual Reserve Life
A former head of Mutual Reserve Life describes a personal confrontation with plotters yesterday, claiming to have imprisoned them and saved his own life. He vows to uphold the republic, defend constitutional guarantees, and preserve sovereignty while seeking peaceful solutions at home and abroad.
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Republic
Venezuela
Venezuelan Republic
Frederick A Burnham Found Dead From Gas Poisoning
Frederick A Burnham former president of Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company was found dead in his home from gas poisoning police deeming it suicide Three others including his brother George Burnham Jr and George D Eldredge were indicted on larceny and forgery charges tied to funds used to satisfy personal claims The Mutual Reserve Insurance Company went into receivership in February Burnham Jr was convicted of larceny but later freed by the supreme court The Burnham case against Frederick A Burnham had not begun and prosecutors may not pursue it unless the brother’s case is resolved
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New York
Frederick A.burnham
Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company
Mutual Reserve
Burnham
George Burnham, Jr
George D. Eldredge
Supreme Court
Frederick A. Burnham
Night Riders Trial Witnesses Demand Armed Protection
In Union City Tennessee on December 23 witnesses including Mrs Emma Jackson and her daughter Dora testified about night riders visits, with fear and corroboration from Fred Fehringer and others. Will Russell, another claimed rider, testified under guard and feared for his life. Jury allowed a Christmas adjournment while noting a brief Thursday session.
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Union City
Tenn
Emma Jackson
Jones J
Dora Jackson
Will Russell
Russell
Ranken
Striker's Slayer Acquitted in Iowa Murder Trial
W D Toler of Monmouth Illinois was found not guilty by an Iowa jury after a sensational trial for the July killing of George W Davies, an Iowa Central striker, at Marshalltown. The verdict drew applause from the courtroom audience.
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Monmouth
Iowa
Marshalltown
W. D. Toler
Toler
George W. Davies
Iowa Central
Gomez Ready to Settle With United States
Washington December 23 The resumption of American diplomatic relations with Venezuela is at hand. Caracas expresses Vice President Gomez wishes to satisfactorily settle the international questions and for the presence of an American warship at La Guaira. W L Buchanan named special commissioner to represent the United States and sails aboard the cruiser North Carolina to Venezuela.
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Washington
Venezuela
State Department
Caracas
Gomez
United States
la Guaira
W. L. Buchanan
North Carolina
Roosevelt Favors $100,000 President Salary and Life Annuity
Washington, Dec 23 President Roosevelt supports raising the U S president's salary to 100000 and would back a life annuity of 10000 to 15000 for ex presidents after leaving office. He favors Bourne bill if enacted after March 4 and argues pensions would ease retirements for future presidents.
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Roosevelt
Washington, D. C
United States
Congress
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Supreme Tribunal of District] of Columbia
Herald Square
Santa
Standard Oil
State OF Missouri
New Jersey
Waters- Pierce Oil Company
Standard
Chicago Packers
Jie
Martin Leonard
Reelfoot Lake
Captain Ranken
Jones
Senate
Pittsburg
George T.oliver
Gazette-Times
Chronicle-Telegraph
Allegheny County
Philander C. Knox
Taft
Chaffee
Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railway
White House
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