Leaders cited in Buck Stove case contempt charge
President Samuel Gompers Secretary Morrison and John Mitchell of the AFL executive council are cited to answer on September 8 for contempt in violating a court injunction. They allegedly continued a boycott against Buck Stove and Range in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Gompers
Morrison
John Mitchell
Executive Council of the American
Buck Stove and Range
Washington
Gompers
Executive Council
The
American Federation of Labor
Buck Stove and Range Company
First Polish Bishop Consecrated in Chicago
The consecration of Rev. Paul Peter Rhode D D pastor of St. Michael’s Polish Church South Chicago as auxiliary bishop of the Chicago Archdiocese will occur a week from Wednesday. Rhode is the first Polish speaking priest in the United States elevated to the episcopate. About 700 Polish speaking priests plan to attend at Holy Name Cathedral along with Bohemian Lithuanian French Italian and other clergy. Archbishops Quigley and twelve bishops with Polish speaking flocks will attend. Quigley will consecrate Rhode assisted by Bishop Muldoon and Bishop Koudelka.
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Chicago
Paul Peter Rhode
St. Michael’s
South Chicago
Rhode
United States
Holy Name Cathedral
Quigley
Pope Pius X
Muldoon
Rockford
Koudelka
Cleveland
America
No Reduction in Wages for CPR Workers
Winnipeg July 21 The conciliation board reports after weeks of inquiry that the nine hour day remains in the West and will soon be in the East No wage cuts or sliding scale and helpers barred from using tools Apprentices' pay unchanged Grievance committee to be paid for waiting time if a grievance is found The company wins on wrecking crew makeup and overlapping time
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Winnipeg
Man
Canadian Pacific Railway
Army Officer Dies of Wound in Mindanao Action
Lieutenant Guy Burr, wounded July 10 in an attack on outlaws at Cota Mindanao, died from his wounds. Burr and Lieutenant Whitney led a detachment of constabulary storming Cota, occupied by outlaw Ryan. Four of the outlaws were killed and two captured.
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Manila
Guy Burr
Cota
Mindanao
Burr
Whitney
Ryan
Bomb Explosion Shocks West One Hundred Fortieth Street Housing
A dynamite blast in the areaway of a premier New York apartment house on West 140th Street hurled residents from their beds, tore a hole in the court floor, and caused extensive damage. Forty two families occupied the building, with no threats found. Detected three men carrying a bundle near Wattscourt before the blast. police seek Black Hand link.
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Fashionable Apartment House
New York
West One Hundred and Fortieth Street
Wattscourt
Black Hand
Mystery around death of Mrs. Clifford W. Hartridge
Pittsburg reports an all night inquiry yields little about the death of Mrs. Clifford W. Hartridge wife of the New York attorney and former Thaw counsel. She died at a Homeopathic hospital possibly of cerebromeningitis. Her body was moved to Canton New York after relatives arrived from Canton to arrange the burial.
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Pittsburg
Clifford W. Hartridge
New York
Harry K. Thaw
Hartridge
H. Samson
Mrs. Hartridge
Canton
N. Y
Russell
Robert Russell
Y M C A Relay Ends 1090 Mile Race in Chicago
The YMCA relay from New York to Chicago concluded at city hall as William H. McCabe of Evanston YMCA carried the silver tube. He faced delays from streetcars and wagons but reached the finish in 119 hours 22 minutes with police escort keeping the crowd back.
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Chicago
New York
City Hall
McClellan
Busse
William H. McCabe
Evanston Y. M. C. A
McCabe
la Salle
Monroe
Black Hand Insurance Aimed at Tenement Fire Threats
Lloyds of London issues a new Black Hand insurance form used by New York lease holders in districts hit by dynamite outrages. The policies cover explosion damage where ordinary fire insurance offers no protection unless a fire follows. Several Astor tenement properties are reported to carry these policies.
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New York
Lloyds of London
Astor
Bank charges filed allege bank hides stockholders on stationery
Arthur Hill of Saginaw accuses Farmington Exchange bank of not printing stockholder names on stationery in violation of state law. He names Governor Warner as having an interest and has opposed Warner. Proceedings were filed with State Treasurer John T. Rich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Mich
Arthur Hill
Saginaw
John T. Rich
Farmington (Mich
Bryan to attend Kern notification meeting in September
Indianapolis dispatch reports the Kern notification meeting will be held in September with Mr. Bryan in attendance. He will deliver the only speech he makes in this state during the campaign.
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Indianapolis
Bryan
Appeal for funds from Bryan and Kern to farmers
Lincoln July 18 1900 The Democratic presidential and vice presidential nominees urge farmers to contribute based on means and in other ways aid in restoring democracy. They promise no corporate or excessive individual gifts and to publish contributions above a minimum, with funds turned to the national committee after officers are chosen.
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Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
Kern
Democratic Party
Farmers’ Fund
National Committee
Denver
Kern to Decide on Speaking After Rest in Indianapolis
John W. Kern, Democratic nominee for vice president, plans a short rest at home before choosing among several speaking invitations. He has agreed to speak in Gary on July 23 and attend the Democratic national committee meeting in Chicago on July 25. He will be guest of the Jefferson club of Chicago for a rally on September 15 signaling the campaign’s Midwest start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
John W. Kern
Gary
Ind
Democratic National Committee
Chicago
Jefferson Club of
Middle West
Catrow Withdraws From Third District Race After Fatal Accident
Colonel H G Catrow Republican congress hopeful from the Third district withdraws after striking Eugene Sullivan laborer with his automobile on city streets. The nomination arose from a bitter contest ending at the Chicago convention. A congressional committee will meet soon to select a replacement candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
H. G. Catrow
Congress
Catrow
Eugene Sullivan
Chicago
Congressional Committee
Colonel Catrow
Big Parade of Elks Parade in Dallas Review
In Dallas on July 18 Elks delegates paraded in unique and regional costumes before cheering crowds. Mounted police led the march with Grand Squire John P. Sullivan of New Orleans at the head.
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Dallas
Tex
Victim’s Sweetheart Testifies in Murder Trial
Miss Bue lah Carter, sweetheart of Thomas Bagby Jr., testified at his murder trial in Huntsville Missouri. She recounted their love and said Bagby had betrayed her, describing the incidents leading to the shooting by her brother Irving two months earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Buelah Carter
Thomas Bagby, Jr
Irving
Carter
Tom
Bagby
Great Oil Well Still Ablaze Near Lake Tamiahue
The great oil well near Lake Tamiahue in the Ceronia oil region continues burning. The surrounding country is in danger from flowing oil, but heavy rain is falling during the rainy season, which may mitigate the danger.
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Tampico
Mex
Lake Tamiahue
Ceronia
Troops Readied to Move to Birmingham
Montgomery Alabama July 18 Guns of the artillery battery have been shipped to Birmingham and every soldier of local companies has been notified to be ready to move to the seat of the trouble with the striking miners.
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Montgomery
Ala
Birmingham
Conference on Negro Voter Mobilization in Midwest
In Lincoln Nebraska on July 20 W J Bryan met Don Farnsworth Chicago manager for Towne to discuss organizing Negro Democratic clubs in Indiana Illinois and Ohio. A concerted push to maximize Negro votes in the Middle West was planned with Farnsworth’s visit following Denver discussions. Bryan and Farnsworth agreed to continue talks in Chicago with the Democratic national committee sub committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
Indiana
Illinois
Ohio
W. J. Bryan
Don Farnsworth
Chicago
Charles A. Towne
Middle West
Farnsworth
Denver
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Democratic National Committee
Hitchcock to Confer With Western Republican Leaders
Frank H. Hitchcock chairman of the Republican national committee travels from Chicago to Colorado Springs for a Western conference with leaders and state chairmen west of the Missouri river. James T. Williams Jr and Fletcher Maddox accompany him. A decision on headquarters remains unsettled with attention likely split between New York Chicago and Colorado Springs.
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Chicago
Frank H. Hitchcock
Republican National Committee
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad
Colorado Springs
James T. Williams, Jr
Fletcher Maddox
Internal Revenue Bureau
Montana
National Committee
Missouri River
Hitchcock
New York
Woman in Mount Clemens tries to burn husband and self
Mrs. Phillip Mitchell, reported to be insane, poured lamp oil on her sleeping husband and her own nightdress, then set herself on fire and leaped into bed. He woke, escaped with burns. she is dying from severe injuries.
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Mount Clemens
Mich
Phillip Mitchell
Mr. Mitchell
No Indications of Disorder In Alabama Strike District
Reports from Birmingham dated July 20 state the district where union miners are striking remains quiet. Captain L Brown chief deputy sheriff with three military companies and a field gun has moved to Blossburg Jefferson county and notes many strikers yet no disorder. Troops will stay at Blossburg for a day or two.
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Birmingham
Ala
L. Brown
Blossburg
Jefferson County
Brilliant ball at Waikiki beach with Sperry in attendance
In Honolulu on July 20 a brilliant ball lit the great pavilion on Waikiki beach. Several thousand danced as the beach glowed with illumination and tropical foliage. Searchlights from harbor ships flashed over the scene while Rear Admiral Sperry joined the dancing and gave an impromptu reception.
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Honolulu
Walikaki Beach
Sperry
Hemphill Found Guilty in Manslaughter Case in Troy
Dr. W R Hemphill charged with manslaughter in the death of Miss Elizabeth Gleason a young schoolteacher was found guilty by a jury in Troy Missouri. He was sentenced to three years in the penitentiary for assisting in an operation at the solicitation of Rev Clyde Gow which led to the fatal outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy, Mo
W. Rhr. Hemphill
Clyde Gow
Elizabeth Gleason
Hemphill
Mr. Gow
Gleason
Flames Reach 250 Feet At Tampico Oil Fire
The Tampico oil gusher fire continues to rage but is contained to the single well by new earth embankments. Flames tower about 250 feet above the site as large crowds gather to witness the spectacle in Mexico City.
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Mexico City
Tampico
Detroit Brokerage Firm Cameron Currie & Co Goes Under
Cameron Currie & Co of Detroit places itself in receivership after a dissolution filing by partner Louis H. Case. Judge Mandell names Fred G. Austin as receiver with a $250 000 bond as the firm cites about 1 045 000 in customer obligations and up to 700 000 in total liabilities, largely secured with $500 000 owed to banks.
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Detroit, Mich
Cameron Currie & Co
Wayne Circuit Court
Cameron Currie
Louis H. Case
Fred G. Austin
Mandell
Detroit Financial Institution
Currie & Co
Currie
Case
Bryan delighted by campaign publicity and party plans
Mr. Bryan praised the national Democratic committee on campaign contributions and welcomed the Denver platform publicity. He noted Republican Treasurer Sheldon would release contributions after the election. He plans to travel to Chicago on July 25 to consult with the sub committee but will not speak publicly until nomination day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
National Democratic Committee
Bryan
Sheldon
Denver
National Committee
Chicago
Rumors Die Hard in Gould Divorce Case
New York July 18 The ongoing divorce suit of Mrs Frank J Gould remains on the supreme court motion calendar with trial anticipated in coming weeks. Friends' efforts to settle the dispute outside court have failed. Detectors have gathered evidence, and two Nova Scotia men reportedly set to testify about a yachting trip in 1905.
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New York
Frank J. Gould
Gould
Supreme Court
San Gabriel tragedy off Manila yields uncertain toll
About thirty perish as the pleasure launch San Gabriel sinks on a Manila to Corregidor voyage. Sixty-one rescued. total on board about ninety. Five liferaft survivors endure four hours at sea before rescue by the German steamer Suveric. Lifebelts fail, vessel overcrowded, panic and disaster injure women and children.
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Manila
San Gabriel
Corregidor
Suveric
Wreck at Lovedale Station Crashes Two Trolley Cars
A double trolley collision near Love dale station north of Aurora injures nearly forty people as two Aurora Elgin Chicago cars collide at forty miles per hour. Motormen Bell and the other driver jumped as brakes failed and passengers flee amid fires and debris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Aurora
Elgin
Lovedale Station
Lovedale
S. Bell
Bell
Tragedy at Holmes School Panic Tramples Pupils
Fire in the Holmes public school basement set by burning waste paper caused a panic among 150 children during the vacation term. Smoke filled the building and many were trampled as they rushed out. several women teachers and L David Brown escaped collapse. Firemen battled the blaze and the loss was about $100 with no serious injuries.
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Pittsburg
Holmes Public School
L. David Brown
Rojestvensky Death Not Admirl Confirmed
A Bad Neuheim death report about a Russian named Rojestvensky is false. The man who died July 19 was not Vice Admiral Rojestvensky, commander of the 1905 fleet that met the Japanese.
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Berlin
Bad Neuheim
Germany
Rojestvensky
Sea of Japan
Cameron Currie & Co Suspends With Receiver Appointed
The New York Stock Exchange floor announced the suspension of Cameron Currie & Co. of New York and Detroit. The firm had already gone into receivership in Detroit last week with liabilities stated at a little over one million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cameron Currie & Co
Detroit
New York Stock Exchange
Peary Sails for the North Pole Attempt
Commander Robert E. Peary has started on the Roosevelt to reach the North Pole. His last remark before going aboard was that he expected to accomplish the purpose.
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Peary
Sydney
N. S
Robert E. Peary
Roosevelt
North Pole
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Paul Rhode
Windy City
Black Hand Insurance
Col
Orado Springs
Frank Gould
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