Federation Officials Sentenced for Contempt in Gompers Case
Washington news reports the Buck's Stove Range suit against AFL leaders ended with Gompers jailed twelve months Mitchell nine months and Morrison six months. The ruling cites unlawful aims to breach contracts restrain trade and deprive property, asserting contempt of court as a crime. Bail set for appeal. Morrison.
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Washington
Dee
Buck’s Stove
Gompers
Mitchell
Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Wright
Supreme Court For
District of Columbia
Gould
Buck’s
Justice Gould
Congress
Pocatello to Host National Woolgrowers Meet Declares Its Importance
President Fred W. Gooding met Idaho woolgrowers leaders in Pocatello to discuss a convention expected to be the largest and most important in the association's history. Organizers secured extra space for 622 entries, added a Bean building for exhibits, and arranged free telephone service for delegates.
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Fred W. Gooding
Pocatello
Gem State
National
Woolgrowers’ Association
Shoshone
Tribune
Gooding
J. H. Daniger
Sam Ballantyne
Boise
Idaho
Walgrowers’ Association
Peter G. Johnston
Blackfoot
National Association
Helena
Poestello
Montana
Gate City
D. W. Choreh
T. (. Stanford
Carey
Idaho State Woolgrowers’ Association
Lyman Peters
Labor Leader Predicts Gompers and Allies Will Evade Sentences
Detroit reports Daniel J. Keefe former AFL vice president claims Gompers Mitchell and Morrison will never serve their sentences calling the decision an outrage. He comments on the outcome amid ongoing legal action and political tensions.
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Detroit
Daniel J. Keefe
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Mitchell
Morrison
Night rider William Russell Disrupts Court With Revolver
In Union City on December 23 William Russell, a self confessed night rider, drew a large revolver from his pocket during cross examination. The court ordered him removed from the room to dispose of his weapon.
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Union City
William Russell
Market summary from Chicago December Closes at $1.06
Chicago market notes closing at 1.06 percent as December figures emerge. Details show minor shifts and a subdued session with limited volume and activity across sectors.
New Smelting Corporation Formed in New Jersey
The International Smelting & Refining Company, capitalized at 30 million dollars, was incorporated in Trenton on December 23. It will mine mill and smelt ores with common stock of 100 dollars par. Incorporators are Frederick Hoff Richard C. Hunt and Nelson W. Runnion. It is seen as a rival to the American Smelting & Refining Company backed by Guggenheim interests.
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Trenton
N. J
International Smelting & Refining Company
Frederick Hoff
Richard C. Hunt
Nelson W. Runnion
American Smelting & Refining Company
Guggenheim
Grafters in Court
Seven councilmen and two former bankers faced arraignment before the police magistrate today over alleged municipal corruption. A large crowd gathered near the courthouse, but space inside was limited to defendants’ attorneys, friends and reporters.
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Pittsburg
Court House
White Christmas Blankets Eastern Strips of Mid-Atlantic
Phila delphia weather report notes snow six inches to a foot deep across eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey and Delaware. The fall ensures a white Christmas with heavy accumulation and travel impact across the region.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Brady resigns active management of Idaho Consolidated Power Company
Governor-elect Brady resigns from the Idaho Consolidated Power Company after seven years at its head. The plant has grown from 60 kilowatts to 3000 with 35 000 horsepower planned. existing staff remain while Hughes and Murphy lead the company in Blackfoot and American Falls will see no changes.
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Brady
Idaho Consolidated Power Company
Boise
Murphy
Hughes
Blackfoot
American Falls
Early settlement of the Venezuela Netherlands dispute
The Hague reports a suspension of Dutch hostile action against Venezuela and hope for an early settlement of all difficulties. President Castro’s fall clears obstacles, with Jose de Jesus Paul ordered to Europe to settle disputes. Aquiles Iturbo named Cracas governor, with Caracas confirming Castro’s overthrow. No more scrapping. Dutch warships told to cease activity.
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the Hague
van Swinderen
Caribbean Sea
Venezuela
Netherlands
Castro
Jose de Jesus Paul
Europe
Senor
Paul
Cracas
Aquiles Iturbo
The
Hague
Dee
Castro Down and Ont. Berlin Foreign Office
Castro Down and Ont. Berlin report from Dec 23 indicates the foreign office addressed a developing diplomatic issue involving regional tensions and a stated position on the matter. Officials emphasized caution and awaited further developments from allied ministries.
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Castro
Berlin
Foreign Office
Resumption of US Venezuela ties eyed. Buchanan sails north
Washington reports possible renewal of diplomatic relations with Venezuela as Vice President Gomez seeks settlement of all issues. A US warship may visit Laguiara and W. F. Buchanan departs aboard the cruiser North Carolina to represent the United States in negotiations.
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Washington
Dee
United States
Venezuela
State Department
Caracas
Gomez
Laguiara
North Carolina
Missouri Supreme Court Bans Major Oil Firms
The Missouri Supreme Court ousts Standard Oil of Indiana and Republic Oil from Missouri and dissolves Waters-Pierce Oil of St. Louis. Each company is fined $50,000. Waters-Pierce must prove it will operate independently by January 15 or face dissolution. The court finds conspired to fix prices, control refined petroleum trade, stifle competition, and mislead the public about company separateness.
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Jefferson City
Supreme Court of Missouri
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Republic Oil Company
Missouri
Waters-Pierce Oil Company of
St. Louis
Waters-Pierce Company
Mutual Reserve Life ex-president Burnham dies by gas
Frederick A. Burnham former president of the Mutual Reserve Life Insurance company was found dead at his home from gas poisoning ruled as death by his own action. The firm had a receiver appointed last February amid indictments for larceny and forgery against Burnham and associates.
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New York
Frederick A. Burnham
Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company
Mutual Reserve
Burnham
George
George Eldredge
George Burnham
Frederick Burnham
Pittsburg Hearing Reveals 45000 Paid in Filtration Scam
During a graft hearing in Pittsburg on December 23 officers disclosed that sixty city councilmen were paid 45000 for work tied to the construction of a filtration plant.
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Pittsburg
Christmas Eve Fast Rules and Midnight Mass at St Josephs
St. Josephs Church notes Christmas Eve is a day of fast and abstinence but allows meat when Christmas falls on a Friday. A midnight mass with music and sermon will be featured. Christmas Day masses include low mass at 8 30 and high mass at 10 30. All are welcome.
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St. Joseph's Church
Barber Shops Close Early Tomorrow Night
All barber shops will close at 10 p m tomorrow night and remain closed until Saturday, outlining a short week of limited hours for patrons.
Epileptic Man in Chain Gang Attacks Fellow Prisoner
John Williamson caused alarm on the east side after an epileptic fit. He was taken to Capital lodging house, then to city jail with insanity symptoms. He told Acting Chief Meyers he preferred prison. He later joined the chain gang and, on a cold day, attacked a fellow prisoner with a knife.
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John Williamson
East Side
Capital
Dr. Bean
D. F. Meyers
Ross Fork
Bath-House John Cleared of Assault on Photographer
Alderman John Coughlin known as Bath-house John was found not guilty of alleged arresting a newspaper photographer. The Chicago case concluded with the acquittal today in court.
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Chicago
John Coughlin
Bath-house
John
Funeral for Harold F Holt Held at Congregational Church
The funeral of Harold Frederick Holt eight year old son of Mr and Mrs Frederick P Holt was held this morning at eleven from the Congregational Church.
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Harold Frederick Holt
Frederick P. Holt
Congregational Church
Ice Harvest at Ross Fork Agency Progresses
The Fort Hall Indian agency at Ross Fork begins its annual ice harvest under Superintendent Caldwell and Clerk Haygood. About two hundred tons of ten inch thick, crystal clear ice will supply the agency hospital, school, and government buildings.
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Fort Hall Indian Agency
Ross Fork
The
Fork
Caldwell
Haygood
Agency Settlement
County collects first big tax turnover for year
Bannock county gained 18189.59 in tax receipts from three checks to Julia Sullivan the county treasurer. State and county accounts totaled 13800.35 City of Pocatello 2819.71 and Independent School District No. 1 1569.49. Assessor Case cites late notices from a new duplicate receipt system and urges bringing notices when paying taxes.
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Bannock County
L. K. Case
Julia Sullivan
City of
Pocatello
Oregon Short Line
Recorder’s Office
Latter Day Saints Plan $6000 Meeting House for Second Ward
At a Sunday meeting of the Pocatello Second Ward members a plan was approved to build a $6000 meeting house 40 by 80 feet. A five member building committee was named with four appointed and one to be chosen. new officers and ward staff were announced including leaders for Sunday school Relief Society Young Men and Young Ladies Mutuals and the Primary Association.
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Latter Day Saints
Second Ward
L. D
Pocatello Second Ward
Henry E. Reddish
William H. Ellis
Herbert J. Williams
John 8. Morgan
William Francis
George Kutterer
Tilda H. Williams
Relief Society
Lilly E. Reddish
Mary H. Wilcken
Isabel W. Cannon
Leo H. Edgley
Young Men's Mutual
Ward
Millie C. Campbell
Young Ladies’ Mutual
Ethel H. Edgley
Annie P. Kutterer
Minnie Sterrett
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Woolgrowers’ Convention Will
Supreme Court of District of Columbia
Bucks Store
William Mahon
Street Railway
Pat Hannifin
Bean
East Center Street
Stagner
George Armstrong
Eastern Idaho
Bell Telephone Company
Armstrong
Daniger
Wheat Market
Tilden Bridge
Pocatello Commercial Club
Heyburn
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Tilden
NEW Smelting Corporation
Rival of Smelting Trust
Uncle Sam and
Standard Oil Company
IGE Harvest
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