Socialists Rally as Federation Meets in Session
In Wisconsin on November 15 1909 delegates of the federation converge as Samuel Gompers faces a socialist faction pushing for ratification of policies. The debate centers on socialism within the federation with the socialist bloc claiming strength and Gompers worried about his leadership.
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Pea
Samuel
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Gompers
Hay of
Cleveland
Son
Arsenic Plot Aimed at Millionaire Schenk
Millionaire John O. Schenk of Wheeling is recovering from arsenic poisoning while his wife Mia Schenk is jailed on charges of attempting to poison him. Detectives say a plan to kill him for his fortune involved staged poisonings and bribes to doctors and a driver. Two children are cared for by Schenk’s brother as authorities probe a wider conspiracy.
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Schenk
Mia
Hy United Press
Pittsburg
Packer
John 0. Schenck
Wheeling
W. Va
Husband Trial Hears Autopsy Testimony in Pejorative Claim
Pa, Nov. 15. Ran Averill on trial for the murder of his wife. A body was brought in and shown while Dr. Stone testified that the autopsy indicated cause of death. A key witness claimed Averill admitted wrongdoing during questioning.
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Ran Averill
Btone
Wells R. Smith Divorce Case Notices and Pork Price Fluctuations
A fragmentary item notes Wells R. Smith filing for divorce while a separate market brief reports pork prices in Sliper City dropping from four to two and a half cents with a general meat price decline about Boston.
Fight at Lane and Grant Ends in Floyd’s Fall
A confrontation between Mloyd, described as a burly negro, and George Stewart, foreman of Washington Iron Works, led to a fight at Lane and Grant. The incident ended with Floyd falling in the city hall area, and Judge Gordon has the case under advisement.
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George Stewart
Washington Iron Works
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Grant Era
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Gordon
No Smoking Booths Debate Sparks Council Memes
The Ballard councilman Bohike faced questions over a proposed ordinance amid remarks about women judges at elections. A campaign sign reading No Smoking Please may hang at election booths in Seattle if Bohike’s ordinance passes, with calls for apology over printed names.
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Seattle
Bohbike
Bohike
Ballard
Municipal League Takes Up Star Fight Over City Light Plant
The Municipal League announces an investigation into the city lighting department and the contemplated municipal sale to Forth-Gill interests. A committee will begin work immediately as secretary C. G. Morrison stresses the need to clear or remove Arms, following The Star’s exposure.
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Exid C. G. Morrison
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Armes
Ite
Young Men's Civic League Backs Recall of Mayor Gill
A Green Lake civic club of 40 young men endorsed the Public Welfare league recall effort against Mayor Gill. C. W. Jones serves as president and Ariel Nordacog of the Public Welfare league spoke at the initial meeting.
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Public Welfare League
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Young Men's Civic League of
C. W. Jones
Ariel Nordacog
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John Dahl Sentenced to Stockade for Hotel Nearing Disturbance
John Dahl invited the Alaska Commercial hotel night clerk to fight. A merchant patrolman intervened after a jaw clip. Patrolman Donlan intervened and Dahl was fined 650 dollars and ordered to serve 16 days in the city stockade.
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John Dahl
Alaska Commercial Hotel
Donlan
John
Eclipse of Moon Visible Tomorrow in Seattle
A total lunar eclipse will occur tomorrow evening with partial visibility in Seattle. It begins around 3 p.m., noticeable by 5 p.m., ends by 6 p.m. The moon stays in Earth shadow until 7:47 p.m. and the eclipse ends at 6:58.
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Seattle
J. E. Gould
Department of Astronomy
Weather forecast for fair conditions ahead
The forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Wednesday with light easterly winds.
Collie Dog Dies After Record Awards
Louisville Kentucky reports the death of a collie named Oles aged three, once refused a $1000 bid in June. The dog had won 162 blue ribbons in the United States and England, earning praise for show prowess and longevity in the breed.
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Louisville
W. H. McDermott
England
Married Curran Wins $10,000 Bet on Divorce
Andreas Curran and Miss Alice Shreve wed in Jersey City and boarded the liner Katnerin Auguste Victoria for Europe on their honeymoon. Curran reportedly won a $10,000 wager that he would marry within 120 hours after his divorce decree was signed.
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New York
Andreas Curran
Alice Shreve
Jersey City
Europe
Curran
Kokomo Attorney Takes Up Smoking Late in Life
J Blacklidge, a past sixty attorney in Kokomo Indiana, begins smoking cigars for the first time and says he enjoys the new habit with no dizziness or discomfort. He now smokes steadily, perplexed at why he waited so long.
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Kokomo
Ind
J. €. Blacklidge
Robin Cooper Acquitted In Carmack Murder Case
Robin Cooper was acquitted by a Nashville jury of the murder charge in the Carmack case. The court instructed acquittal after Attorney General Anderson recommended leniency, while Cooper’s father Col. Duncan Cooper had earlier been convicted but pardoned by Governor Patterson.
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Tenn
Robin Cooper
United States
EB. W. Carmack
Anderson
Col
Duncan Cooper
Robin
Carmack
Patterson
Explosion at Chinese cartridge factory kills 23
In Pao Ting Fu China an explosion at a cartridge factory today killed 23 persons and wounded 40. The blast occurred as workers handled chemicals and munitions, sending debris across the plant and nearby streets. Authorities investigated the cause and summoned emergency crews to the scene.
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Pao Ting FU
China
Dream of riches ends as janitor interrupts Schnitzel
John Copley describes Schnitzel Smith quitting the papers with a fantasy of sudden wealth sparked by a race result. He envisions diamonds, cars, planes, and a marble residence before the janitor arrives to empty the garbage pail, ending his reverie. He then returns to work with a lighter mood.
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Schnitzel
Cowboys Ride to Meet Mexicans at Texas Border
Gov. Campbell orders San Antonio troops to rush to Edwards county where rangers ranchmen and 300 armed Mexicans have crossed the border and may clash near Rock Springs. Troops reach Bracketville and fears of a larger force from Monterey and Saltillo ahead of the confrontation.
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United Press
Austin
Tex
Campbell
San Antonio
Edwards County
Rock Springs
Bracketville
Monterey
Saltillo
Rodriguez
Knox
del Rio
Jiminez
Negros
Heinze
Cortelyou
She Drank They Married She Quit Now He Drinks
A police court spectator named Alex Reed befriended a drunken woman in court, urged her to reform, and they later married. She stopped drinking whiskey, but Reed was later arrested for rushing a can with two others. Both were fined ten dollars each.
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Reed
Gordon
Montgomery
Peter Tolleson
Alice Strom
Girls Bar the Tight-Wads
In Sylvia Kansas on November 15 22 high school girls aged 14 to 18 formed an anti tight wad club to boycott young men who walk by an ice cream parlor without inviting their companions to a treat. The club enforces ironclad rules forbidding any member from being seen with a boy boycotted by the group.
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Sylvia
Kansas
Sylvia High School
Steve Korth Ejected After Refusing to Pay Score
Steve Korth was ejected from a noodle joint last night after refusing to pay his score. He blew a whistle and attempted to lead himself down the street like a patrolman. Patrolman Donlan intervened, and Steve fought back before Judge Gordon allowed him to go on with a promise to be good.
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Steve Korth
Steve
Donlan
Gordon
Seine Flood Threat Causes Paris Alarm
The Seine reached 15 feet with reports of a large water volume moving toward Paris. Hydrometric officials warned of a further rise of four feet four inches by Saturday, signaling potential flood conditions and rising concern in the capital.
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Paris
Seine
Tulapai Still Busted by Revenue Officers in Globe
Revenue officers raid Globe Arizona uncover an illicit still and confiscate tulapai a crude Apache mescal drink said to cause many outbreaks. The report notes the substance has a strong odor and is sought after by some Indigenous communities. Also, the Alki Suffrage club plans a Thursday meeting at Mrs. George A. Smith’s residence to discuss future plans.
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Globe
Ariz
Arizona
Suffrage Club
Alki Suffrage Club
George A. Smith
Alki Point
Police Ban Naughty Songs About Grizzlies in Chicago
Chicago Chief of Police Steward bans questionable song hits and dances with peculiar names. He ordered patrols to warn singers and arrest repeat offenders. The stance targets risqué lyrics and “angleworm” tunes, with grizzly bears noted as unwelcome in Chicago.
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Chicago
Steward
Love at First Sight contest selects Moore theater seats
The Love at First Sight contest awarded first prize to a letter winner earning four seats to The Kissing Girl at Moore for Wednesday night. Edwin Beadles won the second prize of three divan seats. Forty additional winners are listed, with seat claims by 4 PM Wednesday at The Star office.
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Edwin Beadles
Star
Chris Jensen
EB. Schultz
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