National Civic Federation Aims At Industrial Peace
New York December 16 leading labor and capital figures met to discuss plans to minimize wage disputes. Senator Hanna Schwab Archbishop Ireland Bishop Potter and labor leaders attended and urged conciliation while proposing a general executive committee to act as a tribunal of peace between capital and labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Civic Federation
Pennsylvania
Samuel Gompers
John Mitchell
Theodore Shaffer
American Federation of Labor
Oscar Strauss
Turkey
M. A. Hanna
Charles M. Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
Archbishop Ireland
Bishop Potter
R. Callaway
American Locomotive Works
Bb. D. Durand
Industrial Compatessan
Theodore Marburg
Philadelphia
W. H. Phaler
R. A. ‘Arens
St. Louis
R. M. Easley
Potter
United States
Hanna
John Phillips
J. J. Donnelly
Ireland
Europe
Reteam
Libel
Thore
John Phillipe
John J. Donnelly
William Pfahler
Marcus Marks
James Myan
Hanna Seeks Industrial Arbitration Progress in NY Conference
Senator Hanna of Ohio, chairman of the Republican national committee, urges industrial arbitration to end costly labor disputes. He notes planned American Civic Federation talks in New York with leaders like Schwab, Hewitt, Gompers, Mitchell, and Arthur, aiming to restore confidence between capital and labor. He emphasizes mutual concessions as key to prosperity and peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Ohio
Republcan National Committee
American Civic Federation
Sebor
New York
Senate
White House
Industrial Bureau
Charles M. Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
R. Calloway
New York Central Railroad
Abram
Hewitt
Archbishop Ireland
Bishop Potter
Samuel Gompers
John Mitchell
P. M. Arthur
Frank Suargent
Keefe
Labor and Capital Seek Close Ties in United States
Washington telegram quotes a senator expressing resolve to resign his Senate seat to advance a labor capital reconciliation. He calls it a grand thing for the country and pledges to support a movement bringing labor and capital into closer relations of confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
Herald
Wrehington
United States
United States Senate
Tral
Burglars Blow Safes. Post Office and Bank Looted in Rhinebeck
A gang blew open safes at Rhinebeck post office and bank, taking about 200 dollars in cash and 400 in stamps from the post office while the bank safe remained locked. They abducted Crandall, a Russell mail carrier, and.Taller day, a night watchman, to a blacksmith shop before escaping amid gunfire from neighbors. In Perry, Jamaica near here, Ernest Towne's general store was hit and four townspeople mistaken for burglars fired on each other, injuring Towne, James King, and Blaine Parmenter with fifty seven bullets later removed from Parmenter. burglars fled.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Rhinebeck
Crandall
Russell
Perry
Ernest Towne
Jamaica
Towne
James King
Blaine Parmenter
Parmenter
Postoffice at Wilmerding Robbed by Dynamite Holdup
Thieves entered the Wilmerding postoffice near Pittsburg early today and blew open the safe with dynamite. They stole several hundred dollars in cash and all stamps except postage due, valued at 1500 to 2000 dollars. The post office closed until noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Wilmerding
After the Party Missoula Lieutenant Governor Assaulted Guests
James Blockley T B Plunkett and Theodore Booth strangers in Missoula were attacked after leaving a party hosted by Mrs Frank Higgins mother of the state Lieutenant Governor. Booth sustained a fractured skull and may die while his companions were unhurt. Higgins and his deputy brother aided the assault with W W McCormick named as the third assailant. Higgins admitted participation but offered no details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Mont
James Blockley
T. B. Plunkett
Theodore Booth
Frank Higgins
Booth
Globe Tobacco Company
Detroit
Mich
Higgins
W. W. McCormick
Schley Asks Long to Withhold Approval on Findings
Admiral Schley, with counsel Isidor Rayner and M A Teague, seeks to delay approval of the court of inquiry findings. He claims the book by Maclay is libelous and vows to file objections, with possible appeals to the President, while Maryland backers plan Congress action to honor him with the rank and pay of a rear admiral or vice admiral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Schley
Isidor Rayner
M. A. Teague
Felix Agnus
Baltimore
Schirm
Maryland
Maclay
Teague
Admiral Schley
Secretary Long
Navy Yard
George Dewey
Congress
W. 8S Schley
Felix Aghus
Senator McComas
House
Santiago
Dewey
Court of Inquiry
McComas
Senate
Mudd
A. M. Teague
Park Benjamin halts Naval Arch project in New York
Park Benjamin president of the Naval Arch commission said the proposed water gate at the Battery was suspended after poor public interest tied to the Schley controversy. The project, cost 1 300 000 with 250 000 pledged, awaits better public opinion before resuming. Also Gen Nelson Miles, visiting Cincinnati, backs Admiral Dewey's view on the Schley inquiry and refuses to discuss congressional action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Park Benjamin
Naval Arch Commission
R. M. Thompson
Finance Committee
Benjamin
Schley
Cincinnati
Nelson A. Miles
United States Army
Miles
Frank Wieberg
Clifton
Dewey
United States
Murderer Luigi Storti Executed in Charlestown
Luigi Storti, who murdered Michele Caluccci in Boston on November 7, 18%, was executed by electricity at the State Prison in Charlestown at 12:29 this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Luigi Storti
Michele Caluccci
Charlestown
Flood Damage and Death Toll in Pennsylvania and East
Floods across eastern Pennsylvania and neighboring states recede slowly as rail and telegraph lines are restored. Three deaths reported near Towanda with two more exposed to freezing temperatures. flooding closes coal mines and many industries, leaving thousands idle and causing extensive property losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Towanda
Mattie Fessenden
N. S. Reynolds
Charles Merrill
Storm Swells Susquehanna and Delays Rail Lines
More than forty thousand people idle as floods rise along the Susquehanna. The river fell in most areas but rose two inches hourly in the lower state. A Buffalo theater company faced travel turmoil, finally reaching New York City and then Philadelphia for a planned two week engagement. Widespread drownings and displacements affect hundreds of families amid bitter cold. In Newport near Allentown 500 Italians were trapped a day and a half. 200 Italian railroad workers were displaced at Jersey Shore. Maine suffers severe storm with floods and washouts crippling rail service and mills. thousands lose work as streets and streetcars suffer damage. (CONTINUED ON PAGE 2)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susquehanna
Broad Street
Frank Daniels
Buffalo
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Philadelphia
New York Central
New York State
Albany
New York City
Newport
Allentown
Jersey Shore
Pine Creek
Portland
Maine Central Railroad
Bangor
Printer Presley Found Dead After Dennis Assault Suspect
Samuel C. Presley, 39, a printer, was found dead in his bed at 1119 K Street. Police say death by own action from gas inhalation, with letters directing burial in Many, Louisiana. A key to Mrs. Dennis’s vestibule and a hat tied to the Dennis case link are noted, but authorities discount a direct connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Samuel C. Pressey
K Street
Ada Gilbert Dennis
Presley
Many
Dennis
Millions Claim North and South Shore Property Tracts
In Chicago on December 16 a claim is filed to vast shorefront land east of the 1821 survey line between Indiana and Wisconsin. Holdings include Illinois Central Railroad and Illinois Steel Company properties valued in the millions. North shore claimants are Dr. Jacob Nine E H Pickering and M P Benson. south shore claimants are B D Marks and S M Biddison.
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Chicago
Indiana
Wisconsin
Illinois Central Railroad
Illinois Steel Company
North Shore Tract
Jacob Nine
E. H. Pickering
M. P. Benson
South Shore Tract
B. D. Marks
8. M. Biddison
Dr. Nine
Hay-Pauncefote Canal Treaty Ratified by Senate
The Senate ratified the Hay Pauncefote Isthmian canal treaty by 72 to with a five hour closed session debate preceding the vote. Amendments including Davis fortification and preamble changes were defeated 15 to 62 and 1 to 6 respectively. PHILANDER C. KNOX nomination as Attorney General was confirmed.
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Washington
Senate
Clay
Fairbanks
McCumber
McLaurin
Mississippi
Culberson
Mallory
Mason
Tillman
Bacon
Bate
Yeas—Bacon
Berry
Blackburn
Carmack
Dubois
Heitfeld
Ate
Money
Eee Anche Linn Bara
Severingy Ways
Burrows
Burton
Clapp
Clark
Montana
Wyoming
Cockrell
Cullom
Deboe
Dietrich
Dillingham
Dolliver
Foraker
Foster
Louisiana
Wason
Frye
Gallinger
Gamble
Gibson
Hansbrough
Harris
Hawley
Hoar
Jones
Arkansas
Kean
Kearns
Kittridge
Lodge
McComas
Mclinery
South Carolina
McMillan
Martin
Millard
Mitchell
Nelson
Penrose
Perkins
Pettus
Platt Connecticutt
Platt
New York
Pritchard
Proctor
Quarles
Scott
Simon
Spooner
Stewart
Turner
Warren
Wellington
Wetmore
Yeas
Perry
Mont
Culbertson
Heitfield
Miss
Simmons
Taliaferro
Teller
Nays
Aldrich
Allison
Bard
Berw Burnham
Cla
Wyo
Cullem
Morgan
Conn
N. Y
V . Warren
Beveridge
Keane
Kearna
Kittredge
McEnery
D. C
Milliard
Knox Nomination as Attorney General Confirmed
Washington December 16 Senate confirmed the nomination of Philander C Knox as attorney general after debate and a postponement to address the Hay Pauncefote treaty. The vote followed a motion to recommit the nomination to publish testimony, with supporters arguing for full disclosure and opponents citing insufficent evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Philander C. Knox
United States
Knox
Jones
Arkansas
Committee On Judiciary
Fice Ue
Anti-trust League
Ager
Pubitee
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Civic Federation
Senator Hanna
Oscar Straus
Labor Organizati
MR. Hanna
Schwab
Marconi
Long
Associated Press
Oinator
Marcus A. Hanna
Navy
HAVOC
Maine
Ada G. Dennis
Samuel C. Pressiey
Lake Front
Pailander C. Knox
Confir
Pittsbergher
Attore
Ney General
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