Capital Roasted by John Mitchell in Labor Remarks
John Mitchell argues for collective bargaining as a remedy to industrial unrest opposing Rockefeller interests. He cites wage comparisons, worker risk in unorganized regions, and past strikes while condemning violence yet defending labor’s right to bargain. He discusses the Colorado strike context and responses by United Mine Workers and industry leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Rockefeller
W. L. mzie-King
Canada
Rockefeller Foundary
J. P. Morgan &C
United States Steel Corporation
Orra
Industrial Association
Paterson
Virginia
Lawrence
Mass
Weinstock
Mr. Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Coloorado
Mine Workers of America
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Colorado
Ludlow
Court Rules Island Mainland Commerce Subject to State Regulation
The Supreme Court held that local commerce between a state mainland and its island is subject to state regulation. In a suit by Wilmington Transportation Co. vs California Railroad Commission, the court denied that rates between San Pedro and Avalon on Santa Catalina Island were fering only federal control, confirming state oversight.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Wilmington Transportation Company
California Railroad Commission
San Pedro
Avalon
Santa Catalina Island
High Seas
Civil Service Exams Announced for Early 20th Century Roles
A civil service examination will be held February 24 for a biological assistant male with salary $900 to $1,200 and a hull draftsman male. On February 23 copper plate map engraver male. On March 2 assistant in boys and girls agriculture club.
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Cerail
Hull
Funeral notice for James F. Keefe
Entered into rest January 1 1915 James F Keefe. Funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon from the residence 315 St Emanuel street at two oclock and from St Vincent s porch at 230 oclock Interment in the family plot follows.
Bryan denies foreign protests on shipping bill passage
Secretary Bryan formally states no nation has protested against the ships purchase bill and no diplomatic questions are raised. The administration says it does not intend to buy vessels under the law, and will exercise authority with the nation's welfare in mind. Sources close to President Wilson indicate no belligerent ships will be bought without a satisfactory arrangement.
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Washington
Bryan
Congress
United States
State Department
Wilson
Double Murder in Florida Feared
In Welaka Florida on February 1 authorities search the Ocklawha river for Alonzo G Gardner of Baltimore and Horace B Gardner of Springfield Massachusetts who vanished during a yachting trip. A pilot reported returning with the yacht and money seen by witnesses but no further trace. The missing men led roofing companies in their cities and their wives say they have heard nothing since January 16.
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Associated Press
Welaka
Fla
Ocklawha River
Florida
Alonzo G. Gardner
Baltimore
Horace B. Gardner
Springfield
Mass
City Court Grand Jury Empaneled for February Term
The grand jury for the February term of the city court was empaneled at noon Monday with James L. Coleman, manager of Gulf States Shipping Co., named foreman. Citizens from Mobile County named include John H. Ramsey, Charles A. Kup, David H. Petithory, J. Restor Robertson, August Konstanzer, George A. Jones Sr., W. B. Taylor, M. Hallett, John W. Taggert Jr., J. Del Barco, Henry L. Richards, Lester Bodden, W. B. Bolton, Milton R. Hulen, Frank P. Malone, John F. Eggert, James H. Sims.
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James L. Coleman
Gulf States Shipping Company
Mobile County
John H. Ramsey
Charles A. Kup
David H. Petithory
J. Restorertson
August Konstanzer
George A. Jones, Sr
W. B. Taylor
Tides
M. Hallett
John W. Taggert, Jr
J. del Barco
Henry L. Richards
Lester Bodden
W. B. Bolton
Milton R. Hulen
Frank P. Malone
John F. Eggert
James H. Sims
Neuralgia Relief By Sloan's Liniment Technique
A vintage health note explains neuralgia as nerve pain and suggests applying Sloan's Liniment to the surface over the affected area without rubbing it in to soothe the nerve.
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A.ny Sloan
Exploits of Elaine draws crowds at the Royale cinema
At the Royale today the Exploits of Elaine serial picture draws large houses as authorities call it the most fascinating film. The program also includes After Many Years, a sea story, and The Exploits of Plaine, a complete sixth episode.
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the Royale
Elaine
Plaine
Royal Theatre
Frank L. Mayes of Pensacola Dead
Frank L. Mayes editor of the Pensacola Journal and part owner of the Meridian Dispatch died in Pensacola after a several days illness. He was 41 and had lived in Pensacola for sixteen years. He was active in state and national politics and twice served as a delegate to national conventions.
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Associated Press
Pensacola
Fla
The
Pensacola Journal
Meridian
Miss
Dispatch
Mayes
Weather spreads across the nation as low drives cold threat
A low pressure system now over Missouri drives widespread precipitation from the Rockies to the Atlantic. Wind speeds reach 40 42 mph in Chicago and mobile reports 42 mph. Flood warnings loom as Black Warrior rises to flood stage near Tuscaloosa and Tombigbee nears crest at Demopolis and Tuscaloosa with several days of rising levels ahead.
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Mobile
Missouri
United States
Rocky Mountains
Atlantic Coast
Chicago
Alabama
Black Warrior
Tuscaloosa
Tombigbee
Demopolis
Montanta Marines Reach Port au Prince in Haiti Relief Mission
The Montana cruiser with 600 marines from the Atlantic fleet has taken station off Port au Prince Haiti to safeguard American interests. Rear Admiral Caperton reports conditions remain unchanged and quiet, while Washington moved from Cape Haitien to Port au Prince and Wheeling lies at Saint Marc. Revolutionary forces under General Guillaume are believed to be nearing the capital to challenge President Theodore.
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Associated Press
Washington
Montana
Guantanamo
Port Au Prince
Haiti
Navy Department
Caperton
Haitian
Daniels
Cape Halitien
Wheeling
Saint Marc
Guillaume
Theodore
Cape Haitien
Millionaire Engineer at Crescent Theatre Stirs Fire Scene
King Baggot stars in The Millionaire Engineer shown at Crescent Theatre depicting a prairie fire and a blazing forest sequence. The plot features the burning Marx mansion at Loud Height New Jersey and a railroad engine piloted by Baggot through flames as part of the master piece.
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Marx
Loulg Height
N. J
King Baggot
Crescent Theatre
Mr. Baggot
Tong Matt Moore
Cracy
Ae Seatiring
How To Give Quinine To Children
Guidance on giving quinine to children in syrup form for gentle intake. Describes how syrup is pleasant and stomach friendly and notes adaptations for children who cannot take ordinary quinine. Includes instructions to ask for the right preparation and dosage.
High Tide Forces Water Over Pier At City Wharf
A southeaster caused an exceptionally high tide Sunday afternoon lasting through Monday morning. Water washed over the pier at the Louisville and Nashville docks, while at the municipal wharf the tide reached the top. Ships maneuvered for protection as others anchored in the stream. Several ships arrived or planned loading, including the Mallory liner Lampasas and the American steamer Ponce. Repairs and plans for new ships are noted, with detailed port movements and a $9,000 repair estimate for the Falk at Colon.
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Municipal Wharf
Louisville
Nashville
Lampasas
Ponce
Mallory Line
Porto Rican
Frednes
Munson Steamship Company
Galveston
Texas
Pier 8
Mathilde
Munson Line
Britigh
Ena
Pinto Dry
Turner Terminal
Genoa
Italy
Freda
Seeberg Steamship Line
Ollinger
Race Dry Docks
Baltimore
Seeberg
Falk
Colon
R. Py
City Brevities Sees Local Thefts and Civic Movements
Miss A Moog reports a Saturday night henhouse theft of fourteen hens and a rooster. G M Vaughan says a Rhode Island Red and nine chicks were stolen from his property. Charley Jones reports a bicycle theft near Dauphin and Semmes. Curley Brooks jailed for assault after transfer from Battles. Postmaster and rail officials visit Mobile as city commission approves bills. Oscar L Gray visits then heads to Montgomery. The City of Mobile river packet arrives with several passengers from various Alabama towns.
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A. Moog
Congress Street
Charley Jones
Reed Avenue
Dauphin and
Semmes Avenue
Visitors from Fairhope Arrive Aboard Bay Steamer Apollo
Monday morning a bay steamer Apollo voyage brought visitors including W. G. Overton and W. W. Woods of Battles, Roy Houser and wife of Fairhope, and Ralph Mershon, among others, arriving in the city.
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City
Apollo
Fairhope
W.G. Overton
Battles
W. W. Woods
Roy Houser
Ralph Mershon
Not Guilty Pleas In Election Conspiracy Case
Judge A B Anderson in Indianapolis Federal Court overruled a demurrer to the indictment charging 27 officials including Donn M Roberts mayor of Terre Haute with conspiracy to corrupt the November 3 1914 election in Terre Haute. Trial set for March 8 188. The defense argued state control of voting rights but the court held federal jurisdiction for congressional elections.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
A. B. Anderson
United States
Donn M. Roberts
Terre Haute
Anderson
House of Representatives
Supreme Court of the United States
Indiana
Roberts
Demurrera
Bil H. Redman
Vigo County
Dennis Shea
Thomas Smith
H. 8. Montgomery
Board of Works
Elmer B. Talbott
Woman Could Be Indicted as Co conspirator Under White Slave Law
Washington February 1 The Supreme Court held that the federal white slave law allows indicting a woman transported in violation of the act as a co conspirator with the person who caused her to be moved. Justice Holmes wrote the opinion suggesting a woman could be indicted for conspiracy to have herself transported for blackmail. Justice Lamar dissented with Justice Day agreeing.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Justice Holmes
Justice Lamar
Justice Day
Harvester anti trust suit hearing set for April
Washington February 1 Solicitor General Davis asked the supreme court to advance the government anti trust suit against the International Harvester Company for argument during the present term. He suggested the first Monday in April and counsel for the company concurred.
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Washington
Davis
Supreme Court
International Harvester Company
Damaged Louise N. Richards Repaired After Collision
The American Schooner Louise N. Richards, struck by the river packet American two weeks ago, was moved Monday to Gulf Dry Docks for a new bowsprit and other repairs after a squall forced the packet off course. River authorities await the government investigation outcome.
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Louise N. Richards
Gulf Dry Docks
Narrow Escapes In Sunday Storm Hit Louisiana Mississippi
A Sunday storm across Louisiana and Mississippi caused extensive wind damage with no reported fatalities. At New Orleans a two story orphanage recreation building collapsed injuring twenty children. Georgia Buckley Columbus 16 and Oscar Henry 12 are in serious condition.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Louisiana
Mississippi
St. Alphonsus Asylum
Georgia Buckley Columbus
Oscar Henry
Georgia
Oscar
Strong Wind Sweeps Mobile As Storm Passes
A wind storm hit Mobile and surrounding areas with gusts reaching 42 mph and rainfall of .76 inches in 24 hours. No serious damage reported as winds shifted from southeast and river levels rose on the Warrior and Tombigbee rivers. Boats sheltered in harbor expected a severe blow but subsided by night.
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Mobile
Warrior
Tombigbee
Five nominations for federal trade body on White House slate
The White House slate lists five nominees for the new federal trade commission: Joseph E. Davies of Wisconsin E N Hurley of Winds George T Record of New Jersey Will H Parry of Washington state and William J Harris of Georgia. Most observers consider Parry the only doubtful name. Davies Hurley Harris are Democrats Record is Progressive and Parry is a Progressive Republican.
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Associated Press
Washington
Federal Trade Semission
Wilson
Senate
White House
Joseph E. Davies
Wisconsin
E. N. Hurley
Winds
George T. Record
New Jersey
Will H. Parry
Washington State
William. J. Harris
Georgia
Parry
Davies
Hurley
Harris
Record
Bureau of Corporations
Russians prepare new push toward Warsaw and Persia
Russian military authorities report plans for a general attack along the eastern front with a possible thrust toward Warsaw. Fresh operations are noted near the Bzura and Vistula rivers and in East Prussia while actions against Turkey and Persia unfold with battlefield moves on Turkish and Persian soil.
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Prexa
Petrograd
London
Marshel von Hi
Wykzogod
Bzura
Vistula
Bolimow
East Prussia
Tabriz
Persia
Turkey
Sophian
Unclear fragment on catarrh and health claim
Incomplete notice discusses catarrh and health claims, mentioning weakened condition and alcohol or drugs. The text is fragmented with references to W173 and Soott Bowne Bloomfield.
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Soott & Bowne
Bloomfield
Notice to Rooming and Boarding Houses for Mardi Gras Program
Advertisers and room providers in Mobile urged to send addresses for free insertion in the 1916 Mardi Gras Carnival Program. Persons with rooms or who can host visitors should contact J. F. Holley at 8 N. Joachim St. for details and submission.
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Ing
Serena
J. F. Holley
Bell Phone
J. F. Ho
N. Joachim St
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Richard Harding Davis
Carlyle Blackwell
Frank L. Mayes
That City
Albert Ashenberger
Weather Bureau
Crescent
G. M. Vaughan
North Ann Street
Rhode Island
Curley Brooks
Bay Minette
Baldwin County
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F. 8. Collins
Southern Railway
City Commission of
Oscar L. Gray
First
Montgomery
Selma
Alabama River
J. G. Gaillard
Claiborne
F. M. Johnston
Choctaw Bluff
M. F. Northrop
Mount Pleasant
F. T. Stimpson
E. H. Gates
Gainesville
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Homer
Rodessa
Caddo Parish
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Mra. Frazier
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Grant Parish
Negro
Shreveport
Isaac Teamer
Pass Christian
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Candy Dore
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Matt Moore
Paramount
Tyrone Power
Seeberg Fie
Steamship Service
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Jamaica
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Jacmel
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