War With Carnegie Flares Over Union Discharges at Steel Mills
In Howestxal Pennsylvania on January 17, workers at Carnegie steel plant protested after 500 were discharged for attending a meeting to organize a union. About 840 men were present, with fifty being plant employees. Speeches by Amalgamated Association leaders spurred further sentiment, with a Sunday meeting planned featuring Garland and others. A chant demanding the “lynch him” of a supposed spy interrupted the opera house gathering. The outcome hints at potential organizational action next week amid tensions over the discharged workers.
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Howestxal
Carnegie Steel
Opera House
June Sanday
Carney
Amulamated Association
Hugh Noss
Garland
Haugh Ross
Hankland
Hnunilach
Lynch Kim
Artush
Dealers' chatter mortgage law repeal urged at meeting
January 17 in Kaw city the annual convention of the State Retail Implement and Vehicle Dealers association adjourned at noon. Next session in January in the same city. Officers named include J. B. Hubinson president and C Curtis Wellington. A committee was appointed to seek repeal of the yearly renewal chattel mortgage law before the Kansas legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiery Way
Kansas
Cory
Weates Retail
Associaton
Mfivers
J. B. Hubinson
Newaild
Marne
C Curtis
Wellington
St. John
St. John Lyon, 1 IL Moss, E J. O'Neill
Charles Bowling
Kinsan
Vanderbilts settle divorce without contest
The World reports that William K. Vanderbilt and wife will divorce without contest. Vanderbilt sailed today for Europe aboard the Seutonic. Amicable arrangements grant Mrs. Vanderbilt $250000 annually for life and use of Fifth Avenue and Newport houses during the minority of their children.
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Petit
New York
Williams &K. Vander
Seutonic Foverpool
Vanderbilt
Fifth Avenue
Newport Houses
Five Civilized Tribes Oppose Federal Interference
Representatives of the five civilized tribes of Indiana testified before the Senate committee on Indian affairs on January 17. They rejected arbitrary national government control of Indian Territory and urged preservation of treaty rights, asserting Indians are competent to manage their own affairs.
Democrats Confer on Currency Reform in House Talks
Democratic leaders in the house press to unify a bill with senate backing for currency reorganization. They have held ongoing conferences, reportedly centered on the Jones bill, as they seek a workable majority beyond party lines. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething is advertised as a long standing remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waentaros
House
Senate
A Manly Campaign by Major Hood for Senate
The article portrays Major Hood as running a straightforward, honest, manly campaign for the United States Senate. It argues wealth and integrity shield him from suspicions of improper conduct, claiming he will secure the nomination if worthy, and that his reputation matters more than any office.
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Major Hood
United States
Sebamed
Hiavote
Strike Declared Off On DeKalb and Franklin Lines
Brooklyn report says strike ended on DeKalb and Franklin Avenue trolley lines as Mayor’s envoy and Arbitration Commissioner Feeney helped broker a settlement. Col Partridge claims workers backed down. workers insist they won concessions on ten hour day with a four to one split. State arbitration board seeks fair compromise while six thousand men remain out and company stance holds firm.
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DeKalb
Frank-la Avenue
Brooklyn
N.Y
Franklin Avenue
Brooklyn City & Newton Railroad Company
John MM. Partridge
Sehieren
Shire
Feeney
Col. Partridge
Twn
Gompany
Iival
Railroad Corporstrand
State Board of Arbitration
Athletic clubs object to antibosing bill sparks debate
New York clubs rally against the proposed antibosing bill introduced by Mr Miston of Wayne County. General Manager Slinger of the Manhattan Athletic Club warned the measure could abolish boxing at West Point, Cornell and other learning institutions, prompting mandatory speeches and planned fistic encounters.
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Iviti
New York
Jno
Miston
Wayne County
New York Athletic Club
New Manhattan Athletic Club
Slinger
Manhétien Athletic Club
West Point
Cornell
Institution of Learning
Petty crimes and civic notices mingle in city court
Police court records show Joe Riley fined ten dollars for attempting to whip a brakeman who dragged him from under a hex car Tuesday. Albert MacDowell fined eighty cents for coal theft scheme. W. W. Jordan fined three dollars for intoxication. Grippe deaths rise with fourteen in 24 hours. AA and Savings and Loan groups hold meetings. real estate suit seeks possession. historical society biennial address reallocated. state building and loan league forms to push protective legislation.
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Joe Riley
Albert MacDowel
Green Foal Co
Sculus
Wee
W. W. Jordan
M. C . A. Welds
Wor Lewis
Wm. Frazier
United States
Miluhan
Savings and Loan
Wao. Sims
E. Copeland
C. 5
James B. Smith
Pittapure Building and Loan Association
League
Legistive
Assoc
A Losing Investment
Chicago Mail recaps a ludicrous tale of a hog thief named Tom Stenting, told by Opie Read, set around a judge and a farm near a Kentucky town. The judge trades hogs for Tom’s careful care, but Tom stalls and negotiates, exposing the wary trust of a rural community.
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Opie Read
Kentucks
Breckinridge
Mr. Read
Tom
Ashe
Netter
Jedge
Tovah
Solvinn
Chicago Mail
A Tale of a Wooded Fantasy and a Wrong Dog
A Detroit paper item blends stories of a widow seeking art and a comic misadventure about a dog bought for a man named Bixby. A classroom of vignettes covers misheard purchases, a garden-variety gossip, a sailor’s joke about a lazy coach, and a dramatic reveal of a mistaken canine ownership, all framed in a late 19th to early 20th century tabloid voice. The humor hinges on miscommunication, sentimental delusions, and social quirks.
Harrison seeks South Seas posting after Times stint
Wa. President Harrison, son of late Chicago mayor Carter Harrison, travels toward the South Seas planning to resume journalism. He says he preferred reporting on a first class paper over business and notes his sisters sold their stock, complicating his bid to buy into their venture. He laments missing the San Francisco Bulletin sale.
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Harrison
Times
San Francisco
Preston Harrison
Carter Harrison
Chicago
South Sea Islands
The
San Francisco Bulletin
Injunctions Rouse Shoemakers in Haverhill Mass
In Haverhill Massachusetts January 17 striking shoemakers surged in numbers nearly doubling as injunctions against strikers sparked anger among workers. A large labor procession began at union headquarters and a meeting at the park led by James E. Carr who read resolutions condemning Judge Bond for granting the injunction gegen the labor leaders.
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Iking
Haverhill
Havers
Mass
James E. Carr
Mr. Carre
Judge Bond
Superior Court of
Massachusetts
In House Quietly Moves To Save Ricks
Washington January 19 reporters note efforts in the house to save Judge Ricks. Virgil F. Cline of Cleveland and W J. Lynch of Canton, both Democrats, arrived to canvass members and focus on Democratic legislators.
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Wastington
American Prima Dona Sibyl Sanderson Opens in Manon
Miss Sibyl Sanderson, Sacramento native, gave her New York Metropolitan Opera debut in Massenet Manon. The performance was an unqualified success at the opera house last night amid a citywide debut mood.
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Sibyl Sanderson
New York
Sacramento
California
America
Metropolitan Opera House
Massenet
Manon
Dr N W Tracy to Speak on Temperance at Hawilton Hall
The Kentucky Temperance Evangelist Dr N W Tracy appears tonight at Hawilton Hall for an introductory lecture to a twelve session series. He will be assisted by family, the talks free under the Ministerial Union, with stereoptican views including Grand Transformation and Rock of Ages. The subject changes each evening and the Dr is praised by press and clergy nationwide.
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Hawilton Hall
Tracy
Dusyton
Rock Island Route Ad Card With Travel Rates
Rock Island line promotes low rates to destinations in this country and abroad. Contact IL Q Ganvey, city ticket agent at Kansas Avenue Wassox Cremwent depot corner First Street and Kansas Avenue for bookings or inquiries.
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Rock Island
IL Q. Ganvey
Gul
Kansas Ave
Wassox & Cremwent
North Topeka
First Street
Kansas Avenua
Negotiations Stall Over Mexico Guatemala Boundary Dispute
Reports from Mexico City dated January 17 say talks between Mexico and Guatemala on the boundary have halted with unclear causes. The public settlement awaits the arrival of a Central American envoy with the southern republics assisting. Honduran envoy Senor Arras has departed Tevidyo for Mexico to set up a legation during the decision. Also noted, George G. Jones, a prominent Greenbacker and former gubernatorial candidate, died today in New York from erysipelas.
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Mexico
Guatemala
Mexico City
Jao
Senor Arras
Honduras
Tevidyo
O Jones
New York
George (. Jones
Market Report highlights steady wheat and mixed hogs
The report shows wheat opening steady with a slight advance and May at 58. Northwestern receipts remain light with moderate demand from funds. Corn and oats steady to dull. May pork up about 24 cents to 11.45 with hog receipts heavy. Prices for rye, timothy, and crude oil futures noted alongside Kansas City and New York market summaries.
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Associated Dress
State Journal
Curnaco
May
Barry
Timothy
Woestr
Jan Fete
Tayeee
Rae Cuun
Jan Siige
Tuly
Hye
Jan Stige
Carrie
Tve
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John Newell
Cable
Mervin Hughitt
G. Bo Marri
Armour
Swift
New Jersey
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Agiant Do
Mitchell
Sok
TE. J
Martyn
A. I Vedder
Winston
FL Thayer
Hoston
Whih
Buvh
Sherman
Hig
James H Ashby
MANLY
Gripper
Juu
Registrar of Vital Statistics
Grippe
Agre
Luther M. Jones
Topeka
Bessie Sargent
Thomes E Earl
Win DeMoss
We. F. Lake
Topeke
Birdella
Miller
Thomas Sullivan
Alory A. Biggs
John W. Fisher
Jefferson County
Exta M. Martin
Hamilton Hall
Bethers
Deaser
Gratiot Avenue
Stepper Qth
Tre Dallars
Mavany
Detroit Prou Press
Grumbier
Blosw Mae
London Telegraph
Detroit Tribune
Azreed
Wach
Miss Manywed
Washington
Bixby's
Mins
Bisby
Samuel J. Bixby
Mr. Bixby
Bixby
West
Moncy
Anon
Detroit
Onteois
Matilda
Dicky Dogwood
Charley Poorpeigh
Indianapolis Journal
Cholly
Hourlington Gazette
Chicago Tribune
Miss Hystrung
Smithers
U.S
Royal
Ricks
Puke of Argyll
Lonpox
Duke of Argyll
Glasgow
Sas Orry
Blue Rapids
Kun
Winkler’s Mills
Blue River
N. W. Tracy
Kansas City
Colorado
Texas
Shi Menta
Sissippi
Duige
Borrex
Boos
Market
New
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T. E. Ward & CO
Broadway
New York City
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