Norway's request for separate consuls sparks major shift
In Christiania June 14, former Norwegian council head Loerland, soon foreign minister, says Norway will dispatch an envoy to seek recognition of separate diplomatic and consular representatives. He argues Norway must handle its economic interests independently of Sweden, warning of long interim gaps.
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Eight Hour Day in Panama Rule Clarified by Moody
Attorney General Moody’s ruling states that the eight hour law of August 1, 1892, applies to laborers and mechanics on Panama Canal public works but not to the Isthmian Canal Commission office staff. The decision extends beyond congressional territorial limits and does not cover non laborer employees.
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Moody
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United States
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Isthmian Canal Commission
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AFL Executive Council Opens Session in Scranton
The American Federation of Labor convened its executive council in Scranton on June 14. Gompers reported on a West tour showing unity and growth, and council members planned a nationwide lecture itinerary. Secretary Morrison filed financials through May 31 with $244,092 total resources and $148,356 expenditures.
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Attorney Hangs Brings $130,500 Suit Against Victor Notables
Cripple Creek Colo June 14 Frank J Hangs the attorney who has represented the Western Federation of Miners sues in his own name for 130 500 damages against J B Cunningham mayor of Victor Nelson Franklin ex mayor H McGarry F N Woods of Wfoods Investment Co T J Dalzell Cripple Creek mine owner Sam D Crump attorney and mine operator C C Hamlin district attorney and ex secretary of the mine owners and operators association Sherman M Bell ex adjutant general of the N G C and G E Copeland Taylor Brunton sampler manager The suit claims damages from Hangs confinement in the bull pen at Victor causing a lost lease on the Zoe mine and mental anguish.
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Taylor & Brunton Sampler
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Colorado News Items Chronicle State Affairs and Local Happenings
A roundup of Colorado items notes Reeley planning a wireless telegraph station Pueblo boosters organized to back the city Top of Pike's Peak draws many visitors May and June Millard heir to a 50000 pound Scottish estate Salt Lake convention keeps Western Federation of Miners HQ in Denver Pueblo census reports 15004 school children up 200 The Colorado Realty Association meet in Colorado Springs June 20 to 23 Denver baseball climbs to second in Western league State projects raise funds for a women’s pavilion at the National Jewish Home for Consumptives Edward Carberry dies Cripple Creek ex night marshal Funeral and other brief items include a Denver mint cashier appointment and a pardoned prisoner Rio Grande and others aid Grand Army encampment funds Coroner reports in Las Animas 60 days of violent deaths Planting at Pike’s Peak reserve and 50000 seedlings planned Colorado county bonds settlement with Bank of Pueblo bar examination dates set Horticultural show at Colorado Springs August 23 to 25 Greenhorn reservoir plats filed for Pueblo water use National G A R entertainment funds and aftermath at the State Industrial School for Girls incidents near Sedalia and Denver area Pineapple man to attend Colorado editorial meeting.
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Acetylene Gas Lighting Rising in Rural and City Use
The article discusses gas pricing and usage in cities and rural areas. It notes city gas at $1.00 per thousand cubic feet and up to $3.00 in smaller towns, while country users generate their own acetylene with calcium carbide. Acetylene lighting is described as superior, with easy production via generators and distribution through small pipes, suitable for isolated buildings far from city gas or electric plants.
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New York
Greece Premier Delyannis Assassinated at Chamber Entrance
At Athens Theodore P. Delyannis was stabbed at the Chamber of Deputies entrance by gambler Gherakaris. The premier died after quick medical aid, with 20 000 mourners and Cabinet members present. The assassin was seized as crowds demanded justice. The funeral will be national and the king plans to return.
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Railcar safety device aids women boarding streetcars
Cleveland railway managers address the psychology of women facing rearward on alighting. A simple one handed rail device grips only one hand and forces riders to face forward, expected to reduce accidents and protect female passengers.
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New York Set to Supplant London as Global Finance Center
In a St Louis interview United States Treasurer Ellis H Roberts stated he believes New York City will eventually surpass London as the world’s financial hub. He noted American financial interests control more than a quarter of mined gold stock globally.
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Ellis H. Roberts
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Carlsruhe Engineer Invents Stage Fire Escape
A Carlsruhe engineer reportedly created a hydraulic device to detach the auditorium from the stage and float it into the street with the audience inside during a fire.
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Postmaster General urges strict anti lottery mail enforcement
Washington outlined a general order directing postmasters and all postal workers to scrutinize mail matter for lotteries and similar schemes and to withdraw or exclude such items. The order cites negligence in enforcing fraud orders against foreign lotteries and bans endless chain gifts and prize schemes tied to chance. Publications and circulars with lottery guidance must be withdrawn from the mails.
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Cortelyou
Railroad Rate Legislation Debate Stresses Property Rights
Testifying before the Senate Committee in Washington, Inter-State Commerce Commissioner Prouty argues against giving the commission or courts power to set railway rates. He says railways should set and develop their own rates, calling rate fixing a property issue and asserting the fourteenth amendment protects a railroad from unreasonable orders. He maintains a railroad must earn a fair and reasonable return and warns against confiscation through rate regulation.
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Railroad wreck kills three, injures many on Cotton Belt special
An eastbound Cotton Belt special carrying Confederate veterans to a reunion in Louisville derailed on a spragged rail at a 20 foot high trestle near Golden Gate Illinois. The engine and four coaches overturned. three sleepers stayed on track. Three people died and twenty nine were wounded, with most taken to Louisville.
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Bandits Try Robbery of Treasure Car on No 101 Ranch
Bliss Oklahoma June 14. Bandits attempted a midnight raid on the treasure party carrying 40000 in receipts from the Miller brothers show at the No 101 ranch. The auto outran pursuers after a brisk running fight with mounted bandits during the transfer to Ponca amid a 30000 attendance at the National Editorial Association event.
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National Editorial Association
Orphans Automobile Ride Planned by Colorado Club
The Colorado Automobile Club will arrange an automobile ride for Denver orphan children on June 24 from 3 to 5 30 p m. Five hundred children require 125 cars with sufficient vehicles assigned per home. Cars gather at City Park by 4 p m for amusement before returning children to their homes.
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Gardens of Delight at Elitch’s Gardens Denver
Elitch’s Gardens in Denver this summer enhances flora with thousands of flowers and new features. Katzenjammer castle, Professor Clark’s animal show, a mirror-filled Temple of Mirth theater, and updated mill scenes headline a season of attractions. Children’s day stretches with a free grove ride, 10 cent amusements, and a strong theater lineup led by Walter Clark Bellows’ company featuring The Henrietta and A Japanese Nightingale.
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Mary Baker Eddy Publishes Q and A on Christian Science
The Boston Herald prints Mrs Mary Baker Eddy s Q and A on poverty disease surgery and related topics. Eddy defends Christian Science as a new old religion interpreter of Jesus teaching denies material germs supports spiritual hygiene and says one may or may not use surgery depending on law and circumstance.
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Boston Herald Today
Mary Baker Eddy
Poldy
Frederick Arnold and Newton Andrews Reprieve Ends
The reprieve for Frederick Arnold and Newton Andrews in the Youngblood murder case has expired. They will be moved tomorrow to their former cells in the State penitentiary execution house, from which they were taken ten days earlier.
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Colo
Frederick Arnold
Newton Andrews
Youngblood
State Penitentiary
Postum Food Coffee Helps a Young Woman’s Health
A reader testimonial from Battle Creek credits Postum Food Coffee with resolving stomach trouble headaches and nervousness after coffee and tea caused distress. The account claims improved energy focus and overall health, urging others to consider Postum as a coffee substitute.
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