AFL session debates and Ruef case cited at Denver convention
The November AFL gathering in Denver concentrated on the president’s report and labor injunctions. Delegates debated political action urging support for the Socialist party over the Democrats, while John Mitchell pledged to accept any court ruling and possible jail.
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Associated Press
Denver
American Federation of Labor Convention
Gompers
Socialisde
John Mitchell
Aee Ee
Opium Hidden in Cement Barrels Found in Manila
Evidence of a large opium smuggling plot from China uncovered in Manila. Workmen at Camp Stottenberg found opium hidden in cement shipped from Hong Kong. A fortification barrel was discovered to be half full of opium and turned over to customs as investigations continue.
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Manila
China
Camp Stottenberg
Hong Kong
Contempt case argued over Boycott and Roosevelt quote
In Washington arguments closed in the Buck Stove and Range Co. contempt case against Samuel Gompers and AFL leaders as counsel pressed injunction flaws and cited President Roosevelt. The judge overruled an objection to using the president’s words about boycott cruelty. In New York, treasurer Sheldon and Chairman Hitchcock planned a Monday release of Republican campaign fund contributors and called the task tremendous.
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Washington
Buck Stove and Range Company
Samuel Gompers
Frank Morrison
John Mitchell
American Federation of Labor
James M. Beck
Roosevelt
Beck
United States
Ralston
Wright
New York
George & Sheldon
Hitchcock
Republican Cambalan Fund
Market prices fluctuate in subdued New York trading
In New York on November 19 the market showed constant price fluctuation but narrower than recent trends. Volume neared a million shares as demand softened and bond dealings remained heavy amid lower activity.
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New York
Heney 15 Greatly Improved, Parent Reports Recovery
Ban Wranciaco dispatch notes Heney's condition improving significantly as doctors report ongoing parental renewal and throat soreness nearly completely gone.
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Heney
Associated Ress
BAN Wranciaco
Pnawanes
Former Supervisor Gallagher Details Ruef Bribe Scheme
At the Ruef trial Gallagher testified he acted as Ruef's agent and received 9000 dollars from Ruef to distribute 500 dollars to each supervisor with a 5 percent cut kept by Gallagher. The testimony centered on votes for fight permits tied to the so called fight trust. The coroner's inquest into Morris Haas and the death by own action followed, with Haas's derringer involvement and Heney's injury in focus. The inquest continued to tomorrow morning.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Ruef
Aci
Gallagher
Board of Supervisors
Fight Trust
Morris Haas
Heney
Beasley
Mayor Johnson declares fortune lost amid estate ties and pressure
Cleveland D Nov 19 Mayor Tom L Johnson says he has lost everything and must quit his Euclid Avenue home and luxuries to settle debts. He attributes the ruin to devotion to his brother Albert's estate and his roles with Municipal Traction and the savings firm where he is president. Reported losses include about 300000 tied to Lorraine ventures.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Tom L. Johnson
Euclid Avenue
Albert
Municipal Traction Company
Johnson
Savings and Trust Company
Lorraine
Ohio
Chinese Reforms Prompt Western Tombs Plan and Regency Tactics
News from Peking reports an edict directing Princes Pu Lun and Pi to select a site for the emperor’s grave at the Western Tombs while twenty seven days of palace obsequies proceed. Dowager Empress Yehenala orchestrates sessions in her private apartments as reform factions gain traction and Manchu power fears grow. London notes cautious optimism that control of the new administration will determine China’s path, with Yuan Shikai seen as a potential power broker. Tokyo and Chicago dispatchers add updates on stability and a murder case set for December 11.
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Peking
Pu Lun
Prince Pi
Empreas Yehenala
Preas
Yehenain
Codneillors
Lovell
Hey
London
China
Prince Chun’s
Yuan Shi Kai
Tokio
Japan
Rockefeller Tells Growth of Oil Concern
New York November 19 John D Rockefeller president of the Standard Oil Co testified on the companys early growth. The session covered the first years of industrial expansion up to the 1882 trust agreement. Cross examination by Frank Kellogg will focus on 1862 to 1882 with some later developments.
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Associated Press
New York
Standard Oil Co
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company
Standard
Rockefeller
Frank B. Kellogg
Cabinet May Be All New
Washington November 1 reports say President elect Taft plans an entirely new cabinet. Roosevelt advised a clean sweep to avoid the impression of retaining current members. One adviser said only Mr Root might be retained.
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Washington
Taft
White House
Roosevelt
Mr. Taft
Root
Sugar tariff debate echoes Taft stance and wartime trade
Washington hearing on the sugar schedule reveals support for lower duties and continuation of differential favorable to cane producers. Edwin F Atkins of Boston argues for tariff reduction while noting existing protections and a plant growers’ push to defer action.
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Washington
Wright
Taft
Edwin F. Atkina
Boston
Atking
Moro forces near Malabang seek peace after parley
Manila reports hundreds of Moros gathering near Malabang as five infantry companies with two guns move out for reconnaissance. Officials hope a parley will disburse tensions and restore calm.
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Associated Press
Manila
Malabang
Aeon Wreck Salvage Action Reported At Sydney
The wrecked steamer Aeon near Christmas Island, caused by a reef strike, was sold at Sydney by underwriters for 3375. A schooner is being outfitted to salvage what remains from the wreck.
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Associated Prean.y Vio
ORLA
B. C
Aeon
Christmas Island
Sydney
Miners Escape Injury After Cage Collapse at Edwardsville Mine
In Edwardsville on November 13 two loaded haulage cages at the Korm Donnawald coal mine collapsed. Nine men were inside at the time and escaped through an air shaft with injuries and panic described by Associated Press reporting from the scene. The incident coincides with metal market updates from New York noting copper and other prices at trade levels.
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Associated Prews
Edwardsville
Tis
Korm Donnawald
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