Alton Enforces Strict No Drinking Rule for Employees
The Chicago and Alton Railroad tightens rules banning alcohol and gambling for on and off duty staff. Conductors and other workers seen in saloons face instant dismissal. The policy provokes debate among employees and local liquor dealers who threaten a boycott if the regulations aren’t eased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broontstoran
Chicago & Alton
Péoline
Oomington
Bloomington
Alton
Nquor
Coun Eeusdive
Breweries
Chicago and Alton
Alton Wi
Water Crisis Strikes River Su Low Thiet City
Dec. 17 report from Oupeans notes three drownings and widespread illness as salt water intrudes into the river city. Tides push sea water toward Bates Rouge affecting residents and water supply. City officials warn drinkable supply is scarce and unusable for washing or cooking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates Rouge
Engalls Lecture Tour With Dates Through March
Senate candidate John J. Kgails departs for a long lecturing tour across Pennsylvania and other states, promising constant road engagement until March 4 while denying re election aims. A six day indoor track race at Industrial Hall sees record progress as Biurbuck aims to break the 50 mile mark in 2 hours 39 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvesia
Atenises
Kan
John J. Kgails
Atehisan
Pennsylvania
Senate
Tadeer
Pav Svennica
Velock
Industrial Hall
Biurbuck
Racord Aa
Texas tramp family seeks relatives in Newark
Newark police headquarters report a Texas family of father Charles Roberts, mother, and five children ages 6 to 14 traveling northward with $65. They left Browning Texas after crop failure, aimed to find brother Win B Roberts in Newark. They rode days without help, suffered illness in Henderson Kentucky, and reached Newark exhausted with no trace found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tesas
Newark
Nea
New Yoak
Se Pelice
N. J
Texas
Charles
Roberts
Giri Ami
Bove Roberts
Browning
Win
Robuda
Henderson
Socialists Disrupted Reichstag Session Over Anti-Revolutionary Message
In a heated Reichstag gathering socialist interruptions disrupted Dr Liebertine as he introduced anti-revolutionary Wilk wberling. The session debated measures seen as aimed at revolutionaries and undermining the state, with the president repeatedly ordering order. A revolutionary broad sheet found among soldiers' barracks circulated by Nisber Nog prompted calls to adjourn for January.
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Liebertine
Wilk Wberling
Reichstag
Herr von Levetzuw
Dr. Nisber- Nog
Diers
Herr Singer
Herry Singer
Herr von Levettow
WILL TRY ENGLAND New York Dec (7
Scupper and Garrison discuss plans to ride and test American riding against English riders in February in England. Garrison intends to wait for February and remain until the next season. He has received offers from English riders and may not accept salary. He aims to gauge how Americans compare with Britons in the saddle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garviabn
Hns
Garrison
Italian crisis tests Premier Crispian resolve in power
Rome Dec 17. The political crisis deepens as ex Premier Giolitti travels the country under police watch. Parliament prorogation sparks bad impression across Italy, with reports that Crispin remains determined to stay in power despite opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Giolitti
Italy
Crisp
Port Arthur Atrocities Report Claims Chinese Soldiers In Disguise
The Japanese legation received a dispatch from Foreign Minister Maftsu stating the government holds back full facts. It reports Chinese soldiers in disguise among Port Arthur’s fallen, with many wearing captured Japanese uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Port Arthur
BM. Maftsu
Foreiarn
Cholera in Brazil Reports Ten Deaths in Rio Janeiro
A New York dispatch cites a Brazil minister to Argentina noting ten cholera deaths in the state of Rio de Janeiro in one day and rising yellow fever cases in the capital. Also mentions racing events and postal service examinations slated for June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Brazil
Rio Janeiro
Postal Service
Gompers Defeated for Federation Presidency at Meeting
Delegates to the American Federation of Labor chose Indianapolis as the federation headquarters for three years, defeating Washington. John McBride won the presidency over Samuel Gompers 1,162 to 937 as Gompers urged unity while McBride drew strong support from mine workers. The vote underscored a shift toward change, with officers elected and plans discussed for future meetings in New York and St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
American Federation of Labor
Indianapolis
Detroit
Washington
Brooklyn
Louisville
Committee On Laws
Ay Compers
John McBride
Ughed
McBride
Guimpers
Gampers
Ble&khoff
Ben Daily
McCraith
Penna
Allen
Gompers
EB Kispetziy
sleBride
Federation
Gowen
Gompera
Golon
Thay
American Federation
IKS
Inds
Richart Pera
John Garrett
Gutupera
McHride
Tte
Gompery
Ulood
Morgan
Chicago
McGuire
Philadelphia
New York
St. Louis
Aes
York
St Louis
The Kendall Estate in Probate Court
Creditors of the late Charlies FAll occupy probate court time as claims exceed fifteen thousand dollars. The estate valued around sixty thousand dollars with about twenty five thousand indicated as insurable or encumbered. K Mulyane, Bank of Topeka president, is administrator. Major claims include Mrs Kendall for about four thousand and S L Fuller for two thousand. Lawy ers for other creditors contest these claims.
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Charlies FL
Hiliott
Kendall
Isho K Mulyane
Bank of Topeka
Wand
S L Fuller
Grand Rapids
J. G. Slopecker
Eugene Quinton
Bennett H Wheeler
New Fire Horses for City Fire Department
The city council plans to buy four horses to pull the ladder apparatus at Station No 1 replacing the overworked team. The ladder truck will be drawn by three horses with one extra horse stationed at the yard. Current horses Rolla and Hrrangrer have long service, and the city will retire them when new horses arrive. The measure follows a long needed fleet upgrade hindered by the treasury’s condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ths
Rolla
Beete
Colleges win in High Courts over estate claim
New York December 17 judge Traxto ruled for the five colleges in the estate dispute over a $6,004,000 estate. The decision settles most of the case and favors the colleges that sued.
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Payerweather
New York
Traxtopoe
Daniel & Payerwestier
Seely Pleads Guilty in Bank Robbery Case
Samuel Seely former bookkeeper at the Sloe and Leather bank pleaded guilty in the United States circuit court to aiding the late Frederick Baker in robbing the bank of 254,000. He was arraigned and remanded until Friday for sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Seely
Sloe & Leather Bank
Frederick Baker
Ulead States Circuit Court
No Faith in Congress Sparks Currency Reform Debate
The piece discusses business leaders opposing a Congressional currency revival, urging the president to implement suggested reforms within a year to avoid market uncertainty. It mentions a complaint against pending revisions and notes a broader call for stability in the financial system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Cerned
Toluy
Fae Riggs
Syston
Congress
Revolving Turret for Express Cars Proposed by St Louis Officer
A St Louis police officer proposes a revolver style steel dome device for express cars to deter train robbers. Two bulletproof domes on a central beam allow a messenger to fire from ports, maneuver with a crank, and evacuate or defend the car, enabling quick defense and potential escape for the crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Louis
Den
St. Louis
Cubbery
Fie
Bernard Kelly III in Cardiac Episode at Firat ME Church
Bernard Kelly III collapsed during Sunday services at Firat ME Church after reporting dizziness and blindness from a possible brain hemorrhage. He was moved home with care after becoming unconscious. physicians say rest and restraint from exertion are needed to prevent further risk.
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Akon
Mootefetter
Bernard Kelly
Firat ME
Mr. Kelly
J. PB. Davis
Kelly
Davis
W. D. Diabrow
Ah. Davie
Mr. Distrow
Tia
West Eighth
Ile
G. Stewart
Washburn team photographed. union elects delegate
W E True of the Cigarmakers union is elected delegate to the Federation of Trades convention in Topeka on New Year's Day. The Santa Fe Jaw Department pursues a big damage suit over the Barcly wreck. Petitions against A T & RF Hatlroud filed in Osage county. Special Policeman Joe Housh captures an uncolored coal thief. dragged to a phone for patrol wagon. thief fined $5 in police court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn
Bes
W. E. True
Cigarmakers’ Union
Federation of Trades
Topeka
Santa Fe Jaw Department
Webb Boys
A. T. & RF. Hatlroud Company
Osage County
Fred Tucker
Joe Housh
Resing Coal Company
Bank clerk shoots, two officers hurt. inquest to follow
Inspectors will recover. Covxem Brrros of Ia and FF Hayden of Chicago are not worse today after being shot yesterday by a bank clerk Hunatingina who shot himself. The inquest is planned for late afternoon as police investigate the case.
Central Labor Union denounces Judge Woods over Debs sentence
The Central Labor Union of New York condemned Judge Woods for sentencing Eugene Debs to six months in jail for contempt of court. Delegates drafted resolutions denouncing the conviction and pledging labor solidarity with Debs. Archibald praised John Burns and urged sharing London’s public works experience. In Chicago, the Trades and Labor Assembly also denounced Debs’s sentence and opposed a proposed army expansion as a threat to liberty and labor interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union of
New York
Eugene
Debs
Bia
Central Labour Union
Woods
Organized Labor
Bie
Archibald
John Burns
Aid
London
Chicago
Cumano
Trades and Labor Assembly of Chicago
Ventence
Padeed
Juden
Cinerea
Ministers Discuss Civic Unity and Gambling Warning
Rev Thomas urged churches to seek spiritual unity through civic federation while condemning gambling temptations facing children. He warned Christian families against aiding vice by accepting gifts or tickets, noting rising concerns during a period of social change.
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Thomas
First Baptist Church
Times
Topeka
VY. MC. A
Préstut Uge
Civic Federation
Uberstur
Thormag
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Wil Roce
Rasxis Curry
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Asx
Sempel L Puller
Helen Kendall
Arior
Tagou Bank
Wasi
Ome
Robert Mood
U. J. Wissen
Whathmore
Morrison
Herne
Neomingto Min
Sruineriey
Dec
Migey
United States
Marshil Brinton
Jim Cambell
Lincichsen
Ehairman
Win H. Morrison
Jday
Seely
Gailty
Clavis
Catherine Ging
Cripple Creek
Dexven
Decait Terminal Railroad
Oflolorado Midland
Victor
Principe
If Cripple Creek
Chickamauga
Secretary of the Treasury
House
Switt & Holliday
St.Louis
Messenger
Bernard Kelly III
Today's Market Report
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Wukat
Atbc
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Prairie
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