Insurgency Faces Gompers as AFL Convention Nears
A. F. of L. insurgents plan to challenge Samuel Gompers at the upcoming convention led by Max Hayes. They cite reforms like initiative and referendum and immigration restrictions, while Gompers warns of the political stakes and contends the federation must stay under his leadership.
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Rochester
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Hayes
Lion of Labor
Albany
Hell
Leader of AF of L Insurgents Charts Problems Ahead of Convention
Max S. Hayes reports on the 33rd AF of L convention to open in Seattle, marking 2,000,000 members with a new slogan Now for 3,000,000. He notes gains in miners and other unions, debates industrial unionism, and possible presidential challenges to Samuel Gompers.
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Max Hayes
Ohio
Gompers
Seattle
Internationals
J. G. Brown
International Shingies, Weavers
Woodsmen
America
Max S. Hayes
L. Ohio
Congressman Bryan Plans Washington Trip and Policy Support
Congressman Bryan will leave for Washington, D C next Monday and spend Thanksgiving with his family. He says he will uphold President Wills’s Mexican policy and has been studying state needs. He emphasizes the trip is not for the newspaper fight and expresses satisfaction with his visit here.
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Bryan
Washington, D. C
President Wills
Strike Settled In Indianapolis Sparks Statewide Traffic Standstill
Street cars resumed in Indianapolis after a week long strike by motormen and conductors ends local confrontation. The victory triggers a broader state strike endangering urban and interurban traffic statewide.
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Indianapolis
Local Leader Harry Drees Dies After Appendicitis
Harry Drees, noted as vice president of the King County Democratic club and a member of several lodges, died at Providence hospital at 1 30 this morning after an appendicitis operation. He was 50, a longtime bookkeeper in the King County sheriff's office, and leaves a widow and three children. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 PM at Eagles hall.
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Harry Drees
King County
Democratic Club
Providence Hospital
Drees
King County Sheriff's Office
Eagles, Redmen
Eagles
Order
Eagles’ Hall
Ruth Hacker Dies After Bonfire Accident
Ruth Hacker, seven, of Los Angeles was likely fatally burned when she fell into a bonfire while playing near a fire department display. Fire department and police investigated the incident as a tragic accident with authorities reviewing the scene and conditions.
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Los Angeles
Ruth Hacker
Vincent Astor to wed Miss Huntington in spring
Vincent Astor the one hundred million heir to John Jacob Astor announced his engagement to Helen Dinsmore Huntington daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert P Huntington of Stockbridge New York The couple plan a spring wedding Miss Huntington is described as tall with brown hair and blue eyes The bride to be is twenty and Astor will be twenty two next Friday
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New York
Vincent Astor
John Jacob Astor
Misa Helen Dinsmore Huntington
Robert P. Huntington
Stoatebure N.Y
Miss Huntington
Younes Astor
Misa Huntington
Beach Steamer collision rams freighter near Luna Park
An unknown boat rammed the freighter A. J. Sterrett of the Merchants line in a fog off West Seattle, forcing the freighter to beach near Luna Park. A second fog accident occurred at 3:10 am when the Manzanita, north of the Northern Pacific Coal bunkers, was struck amidships by a tug but sustained only slight damage.
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Sterrett
Merchants’ Line
Weat
Seattle
Luna Park
Manzanita
Northern Pacific
Sam Will Dance at Bell Grand March Led by Gompers
Samuel Gompers head of the AFL will lead the grand march of the fifth annual bell event by Peameters' union Local No. 174 at Dreamland pavilion Monday night November 10. The union has been on strike for four months with Secretary Morrison and other labor leaders in attendance. Mme Fri, a modiste, won a $534 judgment against Mary Garden for tights.
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Samuel Gompera
Executive Council
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Peameters’ Union
Dreamland Pavilion
Morrison
New Hampshire Signs Extradition Papers for Thaw Return
Governor Felker signed extradition papers sending Harry K. Thaw back to New York at Governor Glynn's request. Thaw faces a conspiracy charge linked to his Matteawan asylum escape, with a lengthy fight expected before any return. A habeas corpus writ blocks immediate transfer, and the case likely goes to the Supreme Court after hearings and appeals.
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Concord
N. H
Gov. Felker
Harry K. Thaw
New York
Glynn Thaw
Matteawan Asylum
Thaw
Matteawan
Washington supporters push inquiry into Dr Cook Arctic claim
A Washington petition with hundreds of signatures asks Congress to probe Dr Frederick Cook’s North Pole assertion. The document urges lawmakers to ensure a national investigation and proper recognition for Cook if he indeed reached the pole on April 21, 1908, amid Arctic contention and government endorsements.
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Washington
Cook
State of Washington
North Pole
Miners Face Blizzard Crowd in Calumet Parade
A blizzard with 70 mile per hour winds hit Calumet Michigan on November 8. Ten inches of snow fell before noon as copper miners and families paraded the streets. Eighty miners were arrested for picketing but released on own recognizance.
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Calumet
Mich
Kilkenny Clergy Arrive in Seattle for Assistant Roles
Rev. T O Connor of St Kiernan s college Kilkenny arrives in Seattle to assist Rev J De Kattter at St Joseph s church Spothane Rev T Cronin also from Kilkenny to assist Rev G Achfergael at Ballard station Rev James Coghlan of Maynooth will assist at the cathedral.
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T. O'Connor
St. Kiernan's College
Kilkenny
Seattle
J. de Kattter
St. Joseph's Church
Spothane
T. Cronin
G. Achfergael
Ballard Station
James Coghlan
Maynooth
Open House at Arctic Club Amid Alaska Day Events
Open house was kept at the Arctic club all day for Alaska boosters with a full schedule. Alaska topics include the government railroad, coal, business conditions, and state prospects. Gov Lister and other officials will address the gathering with a luncheon by the Chamber of Commerce and a club dinner at 6 30.
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Arctie Club
Alaska
Gov. Lister
James A.“Wickersham
Jones
Falconer and
Bryan
Henry Roden
Iditarod
Gen. W., Distin
Surveyor General
Alaska Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce
Tillkum
Portland case trial set for Von Klein on bigamy charge
EC Von Klein, charged with polygamously marrying Miss Ethel Newcomb in San Francisco in 1911, is to stand trial November 21. He has recently been tried twice for stealing diamonds valued at 3,500 dollars from Miss Newcomb, but juries disagreed in both prior trials.
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Portland
EFE
EC von Klein
Ethel Newcomb
San Francisco
von Klein
Fraudulent conspiracy suit over Fair estate filed
An amended complaint was filed in New York on November 8 charging fraudulent conspiracy in the fight over the $10,000,000 Charles L. Fair estate.
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New York
Charles L. Fair
Ohio Proud of Him Baffles Fashion Cops
East Liverpool Ohio shelters a young man noted for slit trousers knee garters and an anklet watch. The town laments the traveler’s unique dress as a quirky local curiosity attracting attention from residents and officials alike.
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East Liverpool
Industrial unionism wins its first victory at labor congress
The metal trades department of the American Federation of Labor approves united action in strikes by a vote of 1,213 to 1,096. The measure, led by the Machinists' union socialist delegation, requires 75 percent or two-thirds support for strikes and ousts unions not complying. Support comes from blacksmiths, molders, plumbers, and others, with officials praising the move as a major progressive step.
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A. F. of L
Panama Canal
Garment Workers
New York
Chicago
Brotherhood
Amalgamated Carpenters
Carpen
Metal Trades Department
American Federation of Labor
Labor Congress
United Action
J. F. Valentine
Malders’ Union
Laws Committee
Department
Machinists’ Union
Wm. H. Johnston
The
Machinists
Fisherman John Roth Ends Life by Tying Rock to Rope
John Roth a 58 year old fisherman bound a 70 pound rock to his neck with rope and leapt into the Duwamish waterway in a personal crisis. His body was recovered Friday in San Luis Obispo California. Meanwhile the Southern Pacific coast line was reopened after a tunnel destruction in a forest fire on September 19.
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John Roth
Duwamish Water
Roth
San Luis Obispo
Cal
Coast Line
Southern Pacific
Ecuadorian official seeks 33 million to fund sewers and railroads
Guayaquil reports the government has commissioned Ro Cuevas Garcia, its minister to Panama, to borrow 33 million dollars in Europe for sewer construction in Guayaquil and railroads across Ecuador.
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Guayaquil
Ecuador
Ro Cuevas Garcia
Panama
Europe
Harvard and Princeton end first half with Harvard ahead
Harvard leads Princeton 3 to 0 at halftime as Yale shuts out Brown 17 to 0 and Michigan defeats Cornell 17 to 0. Harvard also holds an 8 to 0 edge over Princeton in another game context.
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Harvard
Yale
Brown
Michigan
Cornell
Princeton
Harry Lauder Signs Glasgow Pavilion Engagement
London report states Harry Lauder has contracted to appear for a week at the Glasgow pavilion for a fee of 5625 dollars, reflecting a high profile engagement in the entertainment circuit.
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London
Harry Lauder
Glasgow
Pennants Coupon Offer From The Seattle Star
Any four consecutive coupons numbered from The Star plus 15 cents entitles the holder to a 65 cent Pennant. Army Pennants are now out. Pennants sent by mail for five cents more per pennant. Bring or mail to The Seattle Star 1807 Seventh Ave near Union St Seattle.
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Star
Army
Seattle Star
Seventh Ave
Union St
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