Labor War Ends With Contempt Rulings In DC Case
Mitchell and Morrison faced contempt in the District of Columbia Supreme Court as Gompers and AFL officials were held liable for boycott actions against Buck's Stove and Range. The cases centered on an injunction and the January Federationist issue listing the company as unfair. The U.S. Supreme Court later reviewed the appeals.
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J. W. van Cleave
National Manufacturers’ Association
Federation
Gould
District Supreme Court
Court of Apaice
District of Columbia
Rock Stove and Range Company
Gompers
Mitchell
Morriston
Wright
Morrison
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court of the United States
American Federationist
American Federation of Labor
United Mineers’ Convention
Supreme Court
Alton B. Par
Supreme Court Upholds Contempt Sentence in Book Case
The Supreme Court affirms contempt conviction against Wilson for failure to produce books. Justice Department says ruling reinforces accountability in government disclosure fights. Court’s decision comes after lower courts ordered Wilson to comply with record requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Wireless Telegraph Company
United States
Christopher C. Wilson
Wilson
Supreme Court
Justice Hughes
McKenna
William Drier
New York
Lichenstein Millinery Company
Rumored Canton Revolt Prompting Hong Kong Fleeing Europeans
Reports from Hong Kong claim a planned uprising around Canton for tomorrow. Europeans in Shamien prepare to depart as unrest spreads. tens of thousands flee toward the city amid reports of decapitations and foreign naval presence.
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Associated Press
Hong Kong
Canton
Shamien
Japan
South China
Kaiser William in London for Victoria Memorial unveiling
Emperor William and Empress Auguste Victoria with Princess Victoria Louise arrived by imperial yacht and were greeted by enormous crowds as they entered London for a week long visit to King George and Queen Mary. The royal party traveled from a railway station to Buckingham Palace amid cheers, after a morning farewell from the British navy aeronautic branch.
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Associated Press
London
Emperor William
Auguste Victoria
Victoria Louise
Sherness
King George
Queen Mary
Queen Victoria
Grosvenor Place
Constitution Hill
Palace
William
Aeronautic Branch
British Navy
Hohenzollern
Knights of Columbus Attend Mass at San Fernando Cathedral
Officers and members of San Antonio council No. 786 attended mass at San Fernando Cathedral on Sunday. Bishop Shaw delivered the sermon on Citizenship and spoke about the knights’ loyalty to country and flag.
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Bishop Shaw
San Antonio
Knights of Columbus
San Fernando Cathedral
Shaw
Knights
Order
Bribe Plot Alleged Ties to Orozco and Obregon
Juarez dispatch reports a suspected plot to sway Mexican military chiefs including Pascual Orozco and Esquival Obregon away from Madero. Orozco denied fixed price offers, saying he might be paid for certain actions. Obregon was banished from insurgent territory as Madero renewed confidence in Orozco and dismissed his bodyguard after a cordial meeting.
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Associated Press
Juarez
Mex
Madero
Senor Esquival Obregon
Pascual Orozco
Orozco
Senor Obregon
Carbajal
Limantour
Senor Braniff
General Orozco
Obregon
Mexico Plans Land Division Bill For Small Farm Parcels
The Mexican chamber of deputies debated a reform bill from the president aiming to divide public domain and suitable private lands into small tract parcels. The measure allows the executive to acquire, divide, and sell lands arable or irrigable near transport routes, with irrigation, drainage, and sanitation projects to boost productivity. If national lands are scarce, privately owned estates may be acquired with irrigation support.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Congress
Chamber of Deputies
Department of Fomento
Rebels Take Mapimi In Mexico Siege
A letter to Dr. E. B. Dickason reports Mapimi captured by insurrectos near Torreon, though conditions now are quiet and business proceeds. Dickason, former head physician for a mining firm, notes over 3500 workers armed by the company and more than 35000 dollars in supplies to withstand a siege if needed.
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Brownsville
Tex
EB. E. Dickason
Mapimi
Mexico
Torreon
Dickason
Insurrectos
Mapimt
Navarro Condemns Officers In El Pasoover Parole Breach
Gen Navarro commander of the Juarez federal forces seeks to persuade officers who broke parole and fled to El Paso after surrender to return to Juarez report to their captors. He expresses deep concern over the breach and its impact on loyalty.
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Associated Press
EL Paso
Tex
Navarro
Juarez
Madero
Confession of Respect From Insurgent Leaders
Geh expresses gratitude for the kind treatment by Madero and revolutionary chiefs. He notes he told Madero his absence causes discord and that he is willing to be handed over if it helps him.
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Madero
Geh. Navarro
Railroad Men Flee Mexico Amid Revolution
Robert McCoon, veteran rail roading in Mexico City, reports widespread exodus of American railroad workers into Texas due to the revolution. He says most Mexican lines are shut down except the National Rail line from Nuevo Laredo to Mexico City, kept open by order of insurgent leader Francisco I. Madero Jr. He predicts a long road to peace and the possible downfall of President Diaz.
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Mexico
Texas
Rio Grande
Robert McCoon
Republic
McCoon
National Rail of
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico City
Francisco I. Madero Jr
Diaz
Exodus from Nuevo Laredo Amid Rumors of Rebel Attack
After over a month of rumors of a rebel assault on Nuevo Laredo, twenty five families including Americans and Mexicans fled to the U S. on Sunday. They are now quartered in various locations around Laredo Texas as residents remain undisturbed by the threat.
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Associated Press
Laredo
Tex
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
Rumors of insurrectos near Matamoros prompt city defense
May 15 in Matamoros Mexico rumors spread of insurrectos nearby. City authorities tighten security with patrols and watchful scrutiny of strangers. Secret service agents operate on the American side and reinforcements from Monterey are expected daily.
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Matamoros
Mex
Monterey
Agua Prieta Forms Municipal Government After Rebel Push
Agua Prieta Sonora May 15 the municipal government was organized and officials appointed by the rebel junta. Jose Medina the former rebel garrison commander became jefe politico and Serafino Robles was named police commissario. B Breton of Nacozari was made collector of customs and opened the customs house as goods poured across the border.
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Agua Prieta
Associated Press
Sonora
Jose Medina
Jefe Politico
Serafino Robles
B. Breton
Nacozari
Hope for Split Among Rebels in Mexico City May Crisis
May 15 report from Mexico City notes Diaz and his cabinet awaiting 24 hours to see if the dispute between Madero and Orozco can fracture rebel forces. The government seeks to avoid crisis by watching developments before changing policy.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Madero
Orozco
Diaz
Confederate Veterans Parade Through Nashville on Way to Little Rock
Nearly one hundred Confederate veterans from Florida and Georgia passed through Nashville last night bound for the Little Rock reunion. Forty six Cheatham bivouac members will depart today. Troop A Forrest Cavalry from Nashville will field one hundred men in the parade.
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Nashville
Associated Press
Tenn
Ground Breaks for $1,600,000 Trinity River Power Plant
Ground was broken by Mayor Davis for a $1.6 million power plant on the Trinity River in Fort Worth. J. R. Nutt and associates of Cleveland will construct the plant. The river dam built by the same capitalists has been completed.
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FT. Worth
Tex
Davis
Trinity River
Rally in Marshall raises funds for Prohibition aid
At a rally in Marshall Texas last night about seventy dollars was subscribed toward the state aide prohibition effort.
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Prohibition
Marshall
Tex
Americans Flee Torreon as Battle Looms
A party of American citizens arrived in San Antonio seeking safety amid reports of an imminent attack on Torreon. Telephones cut, and officials claim 1900 defenders but locals estimate far fewer. Refugees fear a bloodier fight and seek escape via Houston and other routes.
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Torreon
San Antonio
Ed Wulff
Alex Sartor
Havanna
Nagas
Gomez Palacio
Lojero
BE. Harris
Fred Wulff
Arey
Hart
B. J. Flannagan
Theo. Hieldhers
Bates
E. O. Meusebach
R. L. Bennett
E. A. Schmidt
Haley
Miss Boyd
Herry Wulff
Houston
Reunion of Men Who Wore Gray Draws 10000
General Jolley of the United Confederate veterans with Miss Bessie Hall sponsor and Miss Lucille Raney maid of honor led about twenty five veterans and friends toward the Confederate reunion in Little Rock Arkansas. The party traveled by private car from Lockhart Texas joining groups at San Marcos. George Kyser could not attend due to court engagements.
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Lockhart
Tex
J. H. Jolley
United Confederate Veterans
Bessie Hall
Lucille Raney
Little Rock
Ark
San Marcos
George Kyser
George BE. Pickett
Veterans Leave for Little Rock Reunion
J R Hargis John Lloyd Willis Johnson J M Speegle and C B Wilson prominent pioneer Tay lor ex Confederate veterans left yesterday for Little Rock Arkansas to attend the annual reunion and will be away about a week.
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Taylor, Tex
J. R Hargis
John Lloyd
Willis Johnson
J. M. Speegle
C. B. Wilson
Taylor
Little Rock
Ark
Postal Banks Popular Gains Shown in Deposits
The postal savings bank system grows in popularity per a May 15 statement by Postmaster General Hitchcock. April deposits total 2,618 amounting to 82,546 dollars with an average of 31.57, while January saw 3,80 deposits totaling 61,805 dollars and an average of 16.14. Depositors may convert deposits into U S bonds bearing 2 1/2 percent interest after June 15, in denominations 20 100 and 500 dollars. Bonds issued to depositors may be sold or assigned and are tax free.
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Amolunt
Associated Press
Washington
Postal Savings Bank
Festmaster General Hitchcock
United States
Chauffeur in Court Over Fight Leaves on Trial
An automobile chauffeur appeared before Judge Buckley with a broken jaw from a dispute with R. J. Klatt of a moving picture theater on East Houston Street. The trial centered on alleged unwanted attention to a theater cashier and following her home. Klatt testified the woman feared to go home. The judge warned reporting violations and imposed a $5 fine on Klatt. the chauffeur’s case was dismissed.
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Buckley
R. J. Klatt
East Houston Street
Klatt
Eldridge
Soldier Fined For Aggravated Assault On Loraine Westgate
James A. King, a soldier, received a $100 fine plus costs in the Thirty seventh District Court on charges of aggravated assault and battery. The case stemmed from a March 21 shooting on South Concho street that wounded Loraine Westgate, about 28, who declined to prosecute. Three shots were fired inside a house. two bullets hit her arm and one the left breast. she was taken to the city hospital with serious but improving condition.
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James A. King
Thirtyseventh
Loraine Westgate
South Concho Street
Soldier pleads guilty to aggravated assault charge
A soldier entered a guilty plea to an aggravated assault count related to a shooting incident. Court records indicate the incident and plea were part of ongoing proceedings cleared for sentencing.
Temperature and Weather Bulletin for Houston District
San Antonio May 15 reports temperature rainfall and weather for the Houston district stations over the last 24 hours ending at 8 this morning 75th meridian time. Minimum temperature shown for the last 12 hours not used in averages for the Houston district.
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San Antonio
Tex
Houston
Weather and hoax guard at the international bridge
The belt town saw fair weather and normal temperatures. Allen Buell, a local forecaster, reports a false alarm at the Brownsville detachment of Troop K, Third Cavalry, assigned to guard the international bridge Saturday night after rumors of attempted destruction. A Mexican squad guarded the Mexican end. nothing happened.
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Brownsvill
Associated Press
Brownsville
Tex
Third Cavalry
International Bridge
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