A F of L Meets in Canada Votes on Free Speech
Delegates at the American Federation of Labor convention in Canada decide on appealing to the Supreme Court over a contempt ruling against Gompers Mitchell and Morrison. Gompers outlines reform aims as Davenport Ohio and Iowa delegates are denied admission without a charter. The Toronto meeting hears reports and discusses potential international labor affiliations and jurisdictional disputes with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
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Toronto
Canada
Organized Labor
Fedeation of Labor
Gompers
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals of
District
of Columbia
Gom- Ts, Mitchell and Morrison
Bucks Store and Range Company
International Federation of Labor
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Ohio
Iowa
Morrison
Lennon
Dent Gompers
America
Daevenporters
Detroit
Mich
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
American Federation of Labors
Plectrical Workers’ Union
Amer- Federation of Labor
United States
Can
John Mitchell
Frank Morrison
Minor Leagues Debate Redistricting Proceedings
Delegates of the National Association of Minor Leagues arrive in Tennessee on November 8 to discuss strategy and timing for redistricting ball leagues. The meeting centers on potential realignments and regional adjustments amid ongoing organizational reviews.
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Tenn
National Association of Minor Leagues
Aldrich outlines aims of monetary commission in Chicago
In Chicago on November 8 Senator Nelson W. Aldrich, head of the national monetary commission, told 250 business leaders the commission seeks a wise fiscal reform without presenting a plan yet. He warned of opposition and noted two main study areas currency note issues and banking system organization. He argued a central bank is likely necessary and cautioned against partisan bias and broad branch banking in the United States. He planned a report by the third session and highlighted the need to protect financial stability.
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Chicago
Congress Hotel
Nelson W. Aldrich
Rhode Island
National Monetary Commission
Commercial Club
Commission
Aldrich
United States
London
Cummins
St. Louis
Monetary Commission
Ator Cummins
Rich Rich
Republicans Face Inquiry Into Qualifications for Reform
The speaker asserts readiness for conflict within the Republican Party, seeking an arbiter other than Aldrich or Payne, and vows to challenge insurgent-supported power. He argues Republicans allied with insurgents threaten to curb internal influence and force consultation over command. Cummins’ full address is noted to appear on another page.
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Aldrich
Payne
Auto and Its Occupants Go Into Chicago River
Chicago authorities recovered the automobile from the Chicago River but found no bodies inside. Witnesses described a rapid approach to a bridge at Jackson Boulevard as the car struck the abutment and toppled, sending a man and woman into the water where they perished.
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AUTO
Chicago River
Chicago
Jackson Boulevard
Financial legislation to have no place in next Congress deliberations
A statement rejects including financial legislation in the upcoming Congress deliberations. It notes guarantees in the Catalonian provinces of Barcelona and Gerona were suspended last July due to a revolt, framing the issue as a political and regional dispute unresolved by authorities.
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Barcelona
Gerona
Taft Tour Notes Progress Toward Washington and Stops
President Taft continues a 12 000 mile southern journey with brief addresses in several cities. He will reach Washington Tuesday evening and plans to depart Thursday for Middletown Connecticut to witness Wesleyan University president Shanklin's installation. After Norfolk and Hampton visits he returns to Washington November 21. A final U.S. address on finances may wait for December 1910 session.
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South Carolina
Florence
Wilmici
Wilmington
Washington
Taft
Capital
Middletown
Conn
Shanklin
Wesleyan University
Norfolk
Hampton
Congress
Wickersham
Trial of Mme Steinheil Draws Sympathy in Paris
Paris on November 8 opens the second week of Mme Steinheil's trial. No direct evidence ties her to the crime yet. Witnesses for the prosecution offer testimony favoring the prisoner, suggesting she did not kill her husband and mother-in-law amid intense courtroom drama.
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Paris
Mme. Inhell
Protect Alaska Coal Lands Urges Public Appeal
Dr. Charles W. Eliot, president of the National Conservation association, issued a statement warning of monopolistic control over power sources in the United States. The appeal emphasizes the Alaskan coal fields and the urgent need to safeguard them for the American public.
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New York
Charles W. Eliot
National Conservation Association
School Strike Ended as Cleveland Students Return
In Cleveland Ohio on November 8 about 400 students from West High School returned to classes after a strike that left the building almost empty since Wednesday. A conference between the strikers committee and the school board prompted the decision to resume studies, seen by the learners as a victory. A Parents League deputation will address the school council to oppose the double session plan and back the students' case.
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Cleveland
Ohio
West High School
Parents’ League
Mrs Astor Wins Divorce and Custody Battle
Mrs John Jacob Astor was granted an interlocutory divorce by Justice Mills. Reports say she receives 10 million dollars in lieu of alimony and custody of her seven year old daughter Alice. Willam Vincent Astor, 17, will stay with her husband. The case references Roberta Menges in connection with the suit.
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New York
John Jacob Astor
Justice Mills
Supreme Court
Alice
Willam Vincent Astor
Roberta Menges
Indians Lose Their Case on Citizenship Rights
The U S Supreme Court ruled against 13 000 Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians seeking inclusion in their nations citizenship rolls prepared by Secretary Hitchcock on March 4 1907. The decision denies the complainants redress for exclusion from citizenship.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Secretary of the Interior
Hitchcock
Plays With Matches Die Young Boy of Spellman
In Washington a three year old boy named Robert Spellman died at Georgetown University Hospital after flames from matches he used to fashion animals engulfed him. His mother Mrs Spellman was severely shocked and collapsed after extinguishing the fire.
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Robert Spellman
Washington
Nine Die in Brooklyn Factory Fire Explosion
Nine persons were killed and nearly a score of employees injured in an explosion and fire at the Robert Morrison & Son comb factory on Columbia Street Brooklyn New York today.
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New York
Nav
Robert Morrison & Son
Columbia Street
Brooklyn
Gimlet Burglar Shot Dead in St Louis Break-In
The so called gimlet burglar, an African American thief blamed for numerous west end robberies, was shot and killed by watchman William F. Hannlon in Colonel Batdorff's yard on Washington boulevard early today after being surprised while attempting a break in.
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St. Louis
Gimlet
West End
William F. Hannlon
Edwin A. Batdorff
Washington Boulevard
Board Named To Decide The Polar Issue
Washington November 8 The board of managers of the National Geographic Society appointed a committee to pass on whether the pole was discovered before 1909 meaning by Cook. The committee includes J Howard Gore former professor at George Washington University Admiral Pilsbury and Dr Hayes geologist.
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Washington
National Geographic Society Today
Cook
J. Howard Gore
George Washington University
Pilsbury
Hayes
Geological
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Three-Eye League
Central Association
Senator Aldrich
Stand of the Money Commission
Doc
Jiclara
Republican Party
Senator Cummins
Waterways Committee
Theodore KE. Burton
Spain
Madrid
A. BR. Cummins
Progressive
Taft Will
Con Subject
Anguata
Mme. Steinheil
Dr. Eliot
Mrs. Astor
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