Arbitration Plan Backed by Publishers and Union in Labor Pact
A pamphlet outlines a new arbitration scheme between the American Newspaper Publishers' Association and the International Typographical Union. Local conciliation is tried first, then the ITU underwrites and guarantees contract execution if differences arise. The plan, drafted by a conference committee, awaits action at the NY meeting February 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocnicaco
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
International Typographical Union
Alfred Cowles
Chicago Tribune
M. L. Lowenstein
St. Louis Star
A. A. McCormick
Chicago Times-Herald
Frederick Driscoll
James M. Lynch
E. Hawkes
Arbitration Board to Settle Labor Dispute
The settlement effort leads to referral to a national arbitration board consisting of the International Typographical Union president and the Publishers' Association president. If they disagree a third member is chosen. Work continues during arbitration and the board's decision takes effect from the issue date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Board of Arbitration
International Typographical Union
Publishers’ Association
Urgency on Army Reorganization Bill Amid Subsidy Clash
Washington report says Senators Allen Pettigrew and Butler plan to filibuster to block all business until a ship subsidy accord is reached. Secretary Root presses for immediate army reform passage when Congress reopens, urging Hanna to lay aside the subsidy bill to avoid delaying the army bill.
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Washington
Allen
Hanna
Chinese forces seize munitions as pursuit tracks fleeing foe
Count von Waldersee reports from Peking that Chinese retreaters were chased by Kriegs squadron to So Kien where they scattered. Grueberg’s column captured large quantities of munitions including quick firing guns Krupp weapons and Maxim rifles at Si Nan Chen near Paoti Hsien abandoned by the Greens Chinese. In Chicago crowds celebrated the new century with dawn watch meetings and citywide noise from horns and steam whistles at midnight.
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Berlin
Count von Waldersee
War Office
Peking
Kriest
So Kien
Grueberg
Si Nan Chen
Paoti- Hsien
OnicaGo
Chicago
Quay Named Unanimous Candidate for U.S. Senate
In a joint caucus at Hargisecro Pa on January 3 Colonel M S Quay was unanimously chosen for the U S Senate. With 126 of 127 pledges and 123 members present the Quay camp predicts a majority on the January 10 joint ballot. Dalzell and Stewart withdrew leaving Quay as the unanimous nominee.
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Marshall
Thompson
Center
Haldeman
Montgomery
Quay
House
John Dalzell
John OD. Stewart
Messrs. Dalzell
Stewart
Mr. Quay
Mr Quay
Senate
William P. Snyder
Chester
William E. Miller
Cumberland
William T. Marshall
Allegheny
William H. Koontz
Somerset
Mr. Marshall
anti-Quays
General Koontz
Invasion Grows as Cape Colony Sees Mass Entry
Reports indicate not less than five thousand burghers have entered Cape Colony and now range over vast stretches of British territory. The movement signals a significant expansion of control and presence across the region.
Cape Colony Faces Boer Invasion Split and Call for Volunteers
Cape Town reports Boer invaders total about 5,000 with a western thrust toward Malmesbury and Beaufort West. Eastern districts promise strong farmer support, while western loyalty lags, prompting calls for reinforcements and urgent volunteer action as authorities face cautious response and military strain.
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Loypos
Cape Town
Daily Mail
Cape Colony
Sutherland
Malmesbury
Beaufort West
Lord Kitchener
Times
Graaf Reints
Famine Threat in Amur and Maritime Provinces
A Vladivostok dispatch reports famine threats for the Amur and Maritime provinces. War mobilization has tied up railways and agriculture, while a ban on foreign coastwise trade blocks food imports. The situation is described as deplorable and worsening.
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Amur
Maritime
Russia
St. Petersburg
Vladivostock
Czar Welcomes Russian Troops Return From China
At Lavidia the czar viewed the troops returned from China. He rode along the detachments and ordered a march past. The czar thanked each company for their services during the parade. Dinner followed in the barracks as he moved among tables giving remarks to soldiers.
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Perterssuro
Lavidia
China
White Lily Yacht Weathers Murphy Island Hunt
The White Lily steam yacht used by President Cleveland and party for a hunting trip at Murphy Island near Georgeetown arrives to replenish stores. The captain reports plentiful game and great sport with plans to remain about a week more.
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Georgeetows
S. C
White Lily
Cleveland
Murphy Island
Boers Loot Farms as Martıal Law Extension Sought
Cape Town January 3 A cabinet special meeting aims to read a decision on extending martial law. A Carnarvon dispatch reports Boers looting farms along their march for supplies.
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Cape Town
Carnarvon
Capture of Nesbitt's Horse Near Colesburg
In Cape Colony near Colesburg two hundred and fifty Boers captured fourteen men of Nesbitt's horse force fifty miles southwest of Colesburg. The enemy has increased to about eight hundred and appears near Weiltreden driving off stock.
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Nesbitt
Colessurg
Cape Colony
Colesburg
Weiltreden
New Life Saving District Formed at Sea to Alaska to Oregon
News from Seattle on January 3 reports the creation of a new life saving district covering the sea waters of Alaska, Washington and Oregon with headquarters in Tacoma. A station will be established at Cape Flattery and likely one at Nome soon, as no station currently exists north of Grays Harbor.
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Seattle
Wash
Alaska
Washington
Oregon
Tacoma
Cape Flattery
Grays Harbor
Nome
Will Cost Rockefeller a Hundred Thousand Dollars
Rev A H Strong president of the Rochester theological seminary is in New York after a fundraising tour. John D Rockefeller promised to double any amount raised before 1901 and may be called to contribute about 100000 dollars to the seminary.
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Rockefeller
New York
A. H. Strong
Rochester Theological Seminary
John D. Rockefeller
Burglar Kills Druggist in Presio Store
Walter C. Castley a druggist was shot and killed in his Presio Colorado store by a burglar. The body was found by a clerk and the cash register taken with pockets turned inside out. Police secured the scene as investigators probed the motive and suspect details.
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Presio
Colo
Walter C. Castley
Castley
Es. Canad
Refunding Operations Under Act of March 14 Closed
Treasury closes all refunded operations under the March 14 act and announces a nine and a half month period during which bonds may be exchanged. The notice states readiness to process exchanges and outlines the ongoing fiscal program.
Refunding of Bonds Under Act Yields Large Saving
Washington report says nine and a half month bond exchange under the March 14 act transferred about 439 million of 839 million old bonds into 2s. Net interest saving estimated at 10.7 million as government anticipates 52.9 million in interest versus eight years of payments.
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Washington
Vanderlip
Hanna backs six year presidential term
Senator Hanna favors extending the president’s term to six years or longer and then limiting to one term. He argues a longer tenure would stabilize business relations and allow lasting policies, while a single term would motivate a president to complete all good acts during incumbency.
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Hanna
Cleveland
Grover Cleveland
Tribute to American Missionaries in China
St Peterssora January 2 Russian official M Pos deyeff says Americans in China deserve great credit. He praises US missionaries for organizing and planning the defense during the siege of the legations in Peking.
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St. Peterssora
M. Pos Deyeff
St. Petersburg
China
Europe
United States
Legations
Peking
Scranton Railway resumes service after wage compromise
Scranton Pennsylvania tension eased as traffic returns on all Scranton Railway lines after a compromise granting wage increases. About 300 laborers remove obstructions placed by strikers' sympathizers across tracks countywide.
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Scraton, Pa
Scranton Railway Company
Armistice Proclaimed in China as Agreed
A dispatch from Peking dated Sunday December 39 reports armistice and cessation of hostilities in China as agreed. The notice appeared in The Pak Mil Gazette and is dated in London January 2.
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China
London
Paki Mil Gazette
Peking
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South Dakota
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M.S. Quay
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Royal Baking Powder CO
William ST
Treasury
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