Machinists Push EightHour Day Across Nation
The Machinists International Union with about 80,000 members is pressing for an eight hour workday. Debts toward this goal already cleared span the United States Senate and House. Samuel Gompers leads the campaign, with support from AF of L leaders and widespread activism among coast cities and eastern machinists. Senator Kyle opposes the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bompositors
Brickingers’ International Union
United States Senate and
Howce of Representatives
International Union
Inter— Natiinal Union
Kyle
South Dakota
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
McKinney
Appleton Ven concedes pressure to form bachelor club
The Appleton society plans a bachelor club called the Mar Wie Hearts aimed at resisting marriage pressures. Members pledge not to marry any Appleton woman, provoking resentment among marriageable men and broader social tensions in the city.
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Appleton Ven
Appleton Ellis
Appleton
New Mexican Coast Steamship line to link California and Central America
Arrangements are complete for a new steamship line connecting southern California ports with the east coast of Mexico and Central America under the Mexican Coast Steamship Company. The venture, led by Captain A. K B. Smith, plans six Clyde-built steamers of 1500 tons net capacity and will connect with Ward Line steamers to New York via the Tehuantepec route. The annual meeting of the Fifteen Committee and Fall Festival association will be held February 16 at the Commercial Club rooms in Topeka, with T. J. Anderson as president.
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Los Angeles
Cala
California
Apa
Mexico
Central America
Mexican Coast Steamship Company
United States
Enterprise
Ffteen
Commercial Club
Kansas Avenue
Topeka
T. J. Anderson
Advertising claim for Rheumatism Remedy with drug company names
An ad promising cure for rheumatism states Regana Rheumatism Remedy can cure any case. It lists Sw Fr rug Co, W. B H. Wilson, and Arnold Drug Co as providers and mentions services to parties. The fragment references Hotel Ox.
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Sw’ Frrug Co
W. B
Old Folks' Ball Features Eight in Marshall County Quadrille
In Marysville the annual old folks' ball included a quadrille with eight dancers whose combined Marshall county residence totals 300 years. Participants listed with years: Francis Linn 21, J. Magill 23, RLY Shibley 4, B. Days 41, Mrs EL Wilson 41, Sirs KD Peters Mi, Bre TB Davis 29, Mrs J A Broughton 27. The scene merged age and grace with the community’s quiet charm.
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Marysville
Marshall County
Francis Linn
Magill
Rly. Shibley
EL. Wilson
Sirs
K. D. Peters
Bre
TB Davis
J. A. Broughton
Stone Elephant Fossil Found by Concordia Man
Sam Pratt unearthed fossil remains while quarrying stone on the tail BHI. Locals debate whether it is a genuine mastodon relic or a carved rock. estimated size about nine and a half feet high and fifteen feet long. If genuine, the specimen could be a major scientific find.
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Concordia
Sam Pratt
Concordia Empire
Pratt
Woodfort assets sold at auction for 1916 dollars
Bennington Vermont February seven trustees sold the Green Mountain Home Company property in Woodford including about 1000 acres of forest land two hotels three barns a club house and sixteen cottages to Aldrich C Smith of New York for 1916 dollars The principal bondholders were New Yorkers with some bonds held in Boston The property cost fully 70008 dollars
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Bennington
Green Mountain Home Company
Woodfort
Aldrich C. Smith
New York
Camp Comfort
Boston
Guilty of Manslaughter Hutchinson Feb 7
Harry Postlethwait pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the second degree for killing W. C. Bord a Hutchinson butcher. Judge Simpson sentenced him to five years in prison. Postlethwait admitted his attorney advised the killing and furnished a weapon. Clark previously convicted as accessory before the fact and sentenced to five years. case pending in supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchinson
Harry Postiethwait
Boyd
Simpson
Postlethwait
W. C. Bord
E. C. Clark
Clark
Supreme Court
Dissolution of Puerto Rico insular cabinet ordered
Governor General Henry orders dissolution of the insular cabinet in Puerto Rico citing ineffectual cabinet operations. Resignations were withheld as new departments will be formed with heads appointed to replace current members. The move aims to reorganize public instruction and works while the governor presides and issues instructions.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Henry
Eatines
Amd
State
Amance
Interior
Ewenoving
Amelian
Hopursmants Batoeue
Old Play Bill Claims Hamlet Authorship Debunked
Dublin February 7 an ancient program suggests Hamlet was not by Shakespeare or Basin but by Dan Hayes of Limerick. The notice lists Kilkenny Theatre Royal Company set to perform the tragedy on May 14 under King’s Company.
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Dublin
Shakespeare
Basin
Kilkenny Theater Royal
His Majesty’s Company of Comedians
Terrible Time in Thibet
A Canadian woman, wife of Rev. Rynbart, linked to the China Inland Mission, reportedly suffered brutal cruelty in Thibet. The story details her husband’s murder of a son, her two months of peril, and her escape after being hunted by mountain tribes in a harsh,暴力-filled backdrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Orient
China Inland Mission
Rynbart
Aiea
VICTORIA'S NEW RECORD AND QUEEN'S LINEAGE
London reports Victoria may become a great great grandmother as plans unfold for a royal birth to extend the royal line. The event would further amplify the crown's historic succession claims and provoke wide public interest. In Chile, Senor Errazuriz sails aboard the O Higgins toward Magellan for a boundary talks with Argentina’s General Roca, signaling a high level diplomatic meeting.
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London
O'Higgins
Valpariziso
Senor Errazarie
Presiient
Chili
Punta Arena
Magellanos
Straits of Magellan
General Roca
Repubic
Argentina
Chill
Presidential Nominations Reported By Washington
The president has sent nominations to the Senate including Alonis M. Armstrong of Argos as agent for the Indians at Fort Apache, Arizona. In the Navy, F. H. Harrington is named as a marine captain, and Charles H. Laugh is promoted to captain. An incident mentions insurance coverage for a loss estimated between 0 and 300,000 dollars.
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Washington
Senate
Alonis M. Armstrong
Argos
Fort Apache Agency
Arizona
Cocapada F. H. Harrington
Charles H. Laugh
Arcadian Steamer Strands at Rock Island Entrance
Fourteen feet of water was reported in the Arcadian at the moment she ran ashore near Louiseboro harbor entrance. The vessel lies wedged on Rock Island as crews assess salvage prospects. weather was clear and calm at the time.
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Halifax
N.S
Rock Island
Loulsboro Harbor
NO MORE POLES Council Asked For a Franchise by the New Company
Topeka considers a new underground telephone system with a 20 year franchise for Phoenix Telephone Co. Poles not to exceed certain locations, underground wires between First and Eleventh streets, and Topeka Avenue to Monroe. Commercial rates set at 2 and 20 dollars. Council refers ordinance to Ways and Means and advertises bids for street work and electric plant expansion. Missouri Pacific right of way on Adams Street urged. Library directors appointed. no salary raise for Chief Strauss. Hunton Street paving to be discussed. damages claim for dead animals presented.
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Topeka
Phoenix Telephone Company
Kansas Avenue
Tenth Avenue
Gordon
First
Eleventh Streets
Topeka Avenue
Monroe
Committee On Ways and Means
Jackson Street
Morse Street
Park Street
North Topeka
Mereun
Second Ward
Liland Street
Fifth
Sixth
Missouri Pacific
T. J. Anderson
The
Commercial Club
Adams Street
Garfell Street
Harrison Street
Fellows
Strauss
Skinner
Bryan says fight against annexation has just begun
Lincoln February message from William J. Bryan after the peace treaty ratification notes that opposition to annexation of the Philippines will continue. He argues the treaty removes concerns for now but the central divide remains between those favoring forcible annexation and those supporting Filipino self-government. He asserts belief in self-government and repudiation of imperial policy.
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Lincoln
William J. Bryan
Associated Press
Philippines
Effect of the Treaty Sparks Bid for Guidance in Official Circles
Washington reports split opinions on treaty effects with Adjutant General Corbin and state department aide Atlee studying guidance for Gen. Otis. Views range from no effect until ratification to immediate full occupancy, with a middle stance allowing Otis to act to protect American and foreign interests in Manila. Long reiterates no new orders to Dewey and maintains liberal policy. Details mention Solace delivering ammo to Dewey, Manila troops armed with Krag rifles, and plans to arrest Agoncillo while noting precarious legal positions of Philippine junta members.
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Washington
Corbin
Atlee
State Department
Otis
United States
Manila
Manus
Long
Dewey
Norfolk
Suez Canal
War Department
Agoncillo
Soap Trust Next
Chicago reports New York promoters plan a massive soap trust formed from major U S factories with 359 million capital split between preferred and common stock. Key firms named include James S Kirk N K Fairbank Armour Swift Proctor & Gamble and Colgate Palmer Higgins. aim to control soap output and related cosmetics. Procter & Gamble denies involvement and says it will stay out of any combine.
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Chicago
New York
United States
James S. Kirk & Co
N. K Fairbank Company
Armour Soap Works
Swift & Co
Nelson, Morris & Co
Proctor & Gamble
Cincinnati
BT. Babbitt
Philadephis
James Pyle & Song
Colgate & Co
Solon Palmer
Higgins Soap Works
Aicot
Ten Postal Robbers Nabbed in Oklahoma Campaign
Federal inspectors and deputies captured a ten-member gang of post office robbers near El Reno Oklahoma. The gang led by J E Robertson sr and son and including several Robertson sub contractors and Essex stage drivers targeted star routes from El Reno to Arapahoe and Bridgeport to Cloudcrest. They confessed to robberies since October 10 1898 and concealed about $2000 in merchandise across four counties including silk patterns handkerchiefs clothing toys shoes and other goods recovered in the sweep.
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el Reno
O. T
Fed. 7
Beebe
Styce
United States
Foyrett
Tilghman
J. E. Robertson
Albert Robertson
N. E. Robertson
C. E. Robertson
J. H
Tom Essex
Arapahoe
Bridgeport
Cloudcief
Prince Alfred Dead in Meran Austria
Prince Alfred of Saxe Coburg Gotha dies at Meran aged 22 after chronic cerebral trouble. Born October 15 1874 at Buckingham Palace London he was the second son of Queen Victoria and heir to the Saxe Coburg Gotha line. He served as a captain in the Prussian infantry and remained unmarried.
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Meran
Austria
Prince Alfred of
Saxe-Coburg-Gotha
Duke of
Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Queen Victoria
Buckingham Palace
London
Marvelous Kidney Remedy Promises Health Restore
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a gentle tonic for kidney bladder and uric acid troubles. It claims wide efficacy backed by hospital and private practice use and offers free sample bottles by mail to state journal readers.
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State Journal
Kilmer
Bright
Mall Alxo
Topeka State Journal
Dy, Kilmer @ Co
Binghamton
N.Y
Death of a Princess Saved Hundreds of Lives in Osaka
Seattle dispatch reports that Princess Sandanomiya’s death likely saved many theatergoers in Osaka. As a Kabuki show neared its midpoint, panic caused crowds to evacuate, and a fire soon engulfed the building, aided by strong winds. Firefighters, overwhelmed, suffered injuries as flames consumed the theater.
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Osaka
Japan
Seattle
Wash
Sandanomiya
Odexas Coy
Best Bareback Rider Visits Old Home and Relatives
Miss Mancne Arc Kenney, 30s, famed bareback rider formerly with Buffalo Bill's Wild West, visits her hometown with a dozen trained horses including a $500 entry. A noted horse judge with medals, she toured much of the U S and Europe and prefers horseback travel.
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Courtess
Mancne arcKenney
Buffalo Bill
Wid West
Europe
First Diploma Won at Transmissiosippl Expo Omaha
Otto Kuehne & Co. received the first diploma and medal at the Trans missiosippl and International exposition in Omaha for their sweet pickles catsup and preserves. Colonel Guild Wilt and Lieutenant Colonel are noted in the fragment but do not alter the prize fact.
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Otto Kuehne & Co
Omaha
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Great Tri-Star Alliance
R. D. Maclean
Odette Tyler
Charles B. Hanford
Othello
Julius, Caesar
Magnificent Company
Ts.ile
Edinenees
Appleton, Wis
Young Women Organiento
Pacific
Bott
Naisttiea
Vermont
Burlington
Randolph
District Court
S. D. Weaver
Ed H. Wade
Fraizer
White
Chamberlain
Hamlet
Bill
Victoria
Council
Huntoon
Drew
Huntonstree
Decar Kuehne
Tecumeeh
Hiv
H. Hapgool
Bryan
Bowne
Soap Trust
Mammoth Combine
Prince Alfred
Miss Blanche McKenney
Courtland
Uruguay
Brontevideo
Sete
Ggciuse Senor
Puenan
Pranqualicy
American Steel and Company
Guild Wilton
Uses Guild, Jr
Eppcinemeau Treentigily
McKinsey
PTT
Kansas
Roby
Rex
East Sevenith Street
Celephone
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