Fabor King Leads Scranton Labor Delegates in Conflict
In Scranton Pennsylvania on December 9, labor factions led by the Amalgamated Association face internal divisions as unions from Detroit and Philadelphia press for autonomy and a single organization. A convention debates exclusion measures and term limits while planning resolutions and delegate decisions amid competing bids from Denver Portland and others.
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Eee Rupleyres
Detroit
Mabon
Ag Tradea
Philiadelphia
Philadelphia Street Hayes’ Association
Bikes whirl through New York event draw crowd at night
December 9 report notes over 8 600 spectators gathered in Mediven Square to watch a six mile or more bicycle race program. Jimm kicked off an exhibition ride and timed pace 347 as the field moved to daylight. The event featured three leading teams and prize details remain unclear.
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York
Mediven Square
Annacel
Afall Jimm
Carnegie to donate ten million to U S universities
Chicago December 9 reports announce Andrew Carnegie will give ten million dollars to foster United States universities and has requested a national board to oversee the grant. President Roosevelt is expected to name the board members.
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Chicago
Andrew Carnegie
United States
S Am
Roosevelt
No Tin Roof On New High School
Wind damage to the new high school roof was repaired after last Thursday’s high winds. The structure is not tin, and contractors had not yet placed several galvanized iron sheets on the roof when the damage occurred.
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NEW High School
Adjutant Frazee’s Renegade Act Rocks Seattle Army Corps
A trusted Seattle adjutant Frazee eloped with his wife’s friend and misused corps funds. Investigators say between 200 and 900 dollars are missing from Christmas charity plans. Beatrice Johnson, a War Cry worker, left the city with Frazee. The Army plans a public statement as they probe the affair and its impact on a planned Christmas dinner for Seattle’s poor.
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Mies Beatrice Johnson
Miss Johnson
Praizee
Adjutant Frazee
Seattle
Adjutant Frasée
Portland
Imax
Weture
Ted
Cie
Ter
Army
Captain Dickson
Dumont Denies Engagement Amid Paris Rumors
Paris December 9 Santos Dumont the famed aviator denies engagement rumors claiming he is not betrothed to Miss Powers and is presently engaged to aerial navigation. Worth about 410000 96 he is regarded as a highly desirable match in Paris for his invention fame and possible Legion of Honor honors.
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Paris
Santos Dumont
Mise Powers
New England
Dumont
Legion
Woman's Garment Reform Meeting Report
A fragmentary note mentions a gathering on garments and temperance with unclear details. Readers should seek full text for precise names and outcomes of the meeting and remarks.
Senate to Take Up Isthmian Treaty Debates This Week
Washington December 6 The Senate plans to address the Isthmian treaty and related pension measures this week. Senator Lodge will provide an exhaustive treatment with additional opinions from other members before adjournment and committee work will delay final action until later in the week. The Mint director's year ending June 30 report is released.
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Washington
Senate
Mint
Adjutant Frazee’s Absence Explained by Salvation Army
The Salvation Army reports Adjutant A W Frazee left the city with unknown plans and his superior’s consent. Frazee telegraphed his wife from Spokane after leaving. no arrest or prosecution has occurred. The organization promises a full public statement once facts are established. Treasurer Jas. R. Amo signs, with George Wickson and others.
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UN Frazee
Spokane
Pany
A. W. Frazee
Salvation Army
C. Corps
Messengers on a Strike in San Francisco
Western Union messenger boys walk out. None are working and they strive to keep replacements from taking their places. The strike centers on labor actions and solidarity among the dispatch staff in San Francisco.
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San Francisco
Dee
Western Union Messenger Boys
Steyn Said to Reside Incognito in Brussels
A Brussels dispatch claims former President Steyn of the Orange Tree States arrived in Brussels incognito and now lives there under protection of friends, with secrecy surrounding his residence and movements.
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London
Bruance
Steyn
Orange Tree States
Bruussels
Senate Resolution on Deporting Anarchists to Pacific Island
Senator Hoar introduced a senate resolution directing the president to negotiate with foreign powers to set aside an island in the Pacific for deporting anarchists. The opening session drew unusually large attendance.
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Washington, D. C
Hoar
Senate
Pacific
Eight Men Indicted In Seattle Bank Theft and Miscellaneous Crimes
The grand jury issued thirteen indictments including an $2,100 bank theft against eight men tied to Seattle National Bank. Other cases name B G Cored in a shipboard matter, George A Sandow for liquor sales to a native, Masataro Yanasaya for importing Japanese women, Frank Crawford in employment fees, Ming Ying and Wong Shun Hun for perjury, John Kosikar for cattle smuggling, plus ongoing Fort Warden condemnation testimony.
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Seattle National Bank
B. G. Cored
Tenn
George A. Sandow
Whatcom
Masataro Yanasaya
Frank Crawford
Ming Ying
Wong Shun Hun
John Kosikar
British Columbia
Hanford
Fort Warden
Fire Drives Off Wisconsin Plant Losses Reach 400000
A blaze destroyed the Wabash Screen Company plant in Rhinelander Wisconsin and most of its yards and warehouses. Only a small portion of the property was saved, mainly records not secured in vaults. The total loss is placed at 400000.
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Rhinelander
Wis
Wabash Screen Company
Storm tossed vessels reach port amid heavy waves and losses
A report from Hoquiam recounts storm wrecks at sea with several craft brought to port. Vessels including the barkentine Agate and ships from Roche Harbor and Coquille river suffered dismast, with lumber and cargo lost overboard. A tug assists distress signals from Point Grange as the fleet from Tasmania remains overdue.
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John Smith
Ftrays Harbor
Capital Hat
Mack
Barkentineg Agate
Aberdeen
New York Stock Exchange Slump Deepens Amalgamated Decline
Trading opened with continued selling pressure on Amalgamated Copper and the broader market. Amalgamated fell to $1.00 a share after a loss of about $100.8 million, dragging both rich and poor investors in a worldwide slump.
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New York
Stock P Exchange
Amalgamated
Clone. Com
Lawcon
Three Divorces From Same Man Highlight Local Oddity
Pendleton reports Mrs. Mary K. B. Gillette filed for divorce from her husband. She has been divorced twice before and remarried each time, and now vows not to remarry after this third divorce.
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Pendleton
Mary KB. Gillette
Baye
Little Everett Girl Finds Sister in San Francisco
Twelve year old Nellie Ghillaty of Everett arrived in San Francisco seeking her sister Mrs Marais. Police could not locate the sister, but a fifteen year old girl at a residence traced and reunited Nellie with Mrs Marais, ending the practical loss after several days in the city.
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Nellie Ghillaty
Everett
Harais
Charles Leonard
Nes
Fourth Avenue
Sullivan
Vem
Edna White
Leonard
Northport Plans Another City Election
Northport city council will call for another election, nullifying the recent municipal vote due to printing mistakes and unqualified judges. A date in January is likely for the redo vote.
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Northport
Dec
Twall Dalit at Palin Roche Naviton com pany launch
A new Palin Roche Naviton company project will be launched at the first fretanuary. Initial operations will begin with three similar vessels listed on the plan.
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Twall Dalit
Palin
Roche Naviton Company
Thet Fretanuary
Comtop
Senin
Deserter Killed Near Bangabon by Rebel Forces
In December a deserter from the Forty-fourth Infantry, Vagin, was killed near Bangabon as rebel actions intensified. Batlle scouts report ongoing danger for U.S. troops amid insurgent activity, with details tied to late December events and insurgent actions.
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Ee Vagin
Be Generter Onty-Fourth Infantry
Polst
Bangabon
Newva
Batlve
Officers Elected at School Board Reorganization
The board elected B C Hughes president in a unanimous vote last Saturday. Dr. G W Calhoun was named vice president and Gen Lymanbanks reappointed secretary. The meeting set salaries, approved a new bond issue, and planned future visits to discuss school needs. Christmas vacation dates and New Year closure were announced with several meetings planned.
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B.C. Hughes
G. W. Calhoun
Gen. Lymanbanks
Io Books
Denay
Tual
Patterson
Hughes
Coe
Calhoun
Unlicensed Physicians Charged in Beattie Case
Fulton Prosecuting Attorney files information against two unlicensed medical practitioners in Beattie. The physicians, identified as initials and surnames, face charges from the Medical and Surgical Institute case. The action targets alleged medical practice without licenses.
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Beattie
Tew
An Initiol Byee
Ingtate
Abbo
Medical and Su Institute
Fied
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