Federation in Session at 23rd AFL Convention in Boston
Hundreds of delegates gathered at Faneuil Hall for the 23rd annual American Federation of Labor convention. The assembly included 101 national and international organizations, 20 state branches, 123 central bodies and 110 labor groups, with protests over certain union representation. Samuel Gompers and John Ul were greeted as the proceedings began, and Gompers opened the meeting with the call to order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Faneuil Hall
American Federation of Labor
Boston Bakers and Conventioners’ Union
Vermont
Tennessee
Samuel Gompers
John Ul
Massachusetts
Howton
Gompers
Morrison
Deee
Geis Bust City Hall Talks on Cost of Retaining Wall
Street committee and board of public works met to consider J. Ericks offer to pay 1500 dollars to cover the retaining wall in front of his building at First Avenue and University. No agreement reached. A cave in occurred during foundation digging last spring. city burden questioned. Attorneys for Prickson attended. Inspection planned for Pike street and Fleet avenue contracts with reports due tonight.
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Board of Public Works
J. Erick
First Avenue and
University
Erickson
Prickeon
Pike Street
Fleet Avenue South
Aleno
Council
Prickson
Free Want Ad On Classified Page For Free
A brief classified item notes a free want advertisement on the page. It invites readers to place a no charge notice for items or services. The listing emphasizes accessibility and convenience for the community.
Another Ow Scott Another Ow Scott
The article describes Jamon Barton’s late plea and a light sentence for a brutal hold up and robbery. It faults prosecutor and judge for not knowing the circumstances and notes prior harsher sentences by Judge Miller and Judge Bell. Barton pleaded guilty after discussions about a lighter term.
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Greare
Heather
Frank Welstt
Seattice
Jamon Barton
Welsiiing
Barton
Bell
Miller
Hayme
Conover
Omnibus and Train Collision in Havana Kills Five
Five people died and seven were fatally injured in a collision between an omnibus and a Mariano train in Havana yesterday evening. Officials today call for relocating the railway depot from the city center to the outskirts to reduce roadway congestion and risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Ieron
Mariano
Burba
Epert
Outekirts
Trate
Himita
Man Dies of Blood Poisoning After Ear Bite Fight
M L Kibby died at a hospital in Everett after contracting blood poisoning from an ear bite during a Machias altercation with Reese Nappler, who fled and remains missing. Kibby was said to have been the aggressor in the three week old fight.
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Everett
Wash
Man seeks annulment over duress in Buffalo marriage
The husband claims the ceremony was performed under threats from Jonnie who he says abused him and forced the union in Buffalo New York. He seeks annulment and alleges the past two years of cohabitation were under coercion. An order restraining the wife from molesting him was issued and she will appear in court to show cause why the order should not become permanent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann
Bell
Jehes
Jonnie
Buffalo
N. Y
Doings at Olympia Chronicle of local political shifts and sports
J H Shively reports Washington soils outshine others in crop potential and Wilson praises state prospects. Mayor Lord withdraws from re nomination, H G Richardson enters race, Walter Crosby gains broad support, and Yeager sustains a severe collar bone fracture in a Olympia Montesano game. Senator Ruthio ill at home with hemorrhages. Tacoma Police Captain Murphy seeks Frank Weetfall’s return from San Francisco for fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord
Mayor Lord
H. G. Richardson
Mr. Richardson
Walter Crosby
Wil Yeager
Olympia
Montesano
Murphy
Tacoma
Frank Weetfall
San Francisco
Free Want Ads 9 Classified Page
A compact listing from the Free Want Ads section presents assorted classified notices. Readable items include brief job leads, sale offers, volunteer requests, and service inquiries typical of a community classifieds page.
Faraway Moses: Mark Twain's Constantinople Guide
Special correspondence profiles Faraway Moses a longtime Constantinople guide who hosted Roosevelt and Twain. The piece notes his celebrity, shop of curios, and the legend that he inspired Twain’s Innocents Abroad while offering tours along the Bosphorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
John Vandercook
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Moses
Roosevelt
Moon
Mary Twain
Twain
Mark Twain
Faraway
Constantinone
Bosphorus
Murray
Turkey
Europe
Oriental Curios
le Rich
Dave
Mantic
Som
Marco Moees
Monce
Marco
Mark
Joan Vandercook
Beatie feud plays out in superior court fight
Herman Quandt once of a dance hall and Charley Smith formerly leased a Beatie saloon clashed in the superior court this morning. Smith held the Occidental avenue and Main street saloon lease in dispute as the old town rivalries surfaced again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Quandt
Charley Smith
Beaitie
Smith
Occidental Avenue
Main Street
Ferguson Named Guide Provokes Community Tensions
The community refuses to alter customs to suit a famed guide, naming him Ferguson in line with others. The dispute centers on Smith occupying Quandt’s property with tensions over eviction attempts and prior legal actions. Quandt seeks damages and bondman recovery, while Smith resists removal attempts.
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Quandt
Smith
Beaten by Two Thugs on King Street
Charles Dein was found on King street early this morning by Patrolmen Collier and Mayall bleeding and dazed. He said two longshoremen assaulted him after a night of drinking and he cannot recall details. He was taken to the station, treated by Dr. Newman, then roomed with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dein
King Street
Collier
Mayall
Newman
Collision Narrows Road with Fatal Freight Headway
Two Big Four freight trains collided in a rear end crash near Nokomis on November 9 killing engineer Thomas McCue. The accident disrupted service and prompted an investigation by railroad authorities.
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Nokomis
Bengineer
Thomas McCue
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Mitchell
Haana
The
Richmond
Richmond Piano Club
Seattle
Richmond Club
Sherman Clay & Co
Angelo Marches
Evergreen State
Wilson
J. H. Shively
Ohio
Republican Party
Washington
CC. J. Lord
Ruthio
Eastern Outfitting Co
Conner Fifth Avenue
Paragon OF
Second Avenue
Ferguson
Stone, Fisher & Lane
Second and
Bargain Square
Tata
University Street
Cole
Ernst Bros
Pike St
Boss Oak
the Excelsior
Thompson Furniture Co., Inc
First Ave
Pike
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