Federation of Labor Holds Sixteenth Annual Convention
Cincinnati December 14 delegates and observers fill the Odd Fellows temple as Samuel Gompers opens the 16th annual AFL convention. English delegates Samuel Woods and John Malinson join, praising labor progress while unions report over 100000 new members and discuss wage fairness color line immigration and eight hour goals.
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Cincinnati
Odd Fellows’ Temple
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Organized Labor
Gompers
English
Trade Union Congress
Samuel Woods
John Matiison
John Burns
England
House of Commons
Lancashire
Trades Congress
Woods
John Malinson
Edinburgh
Congress Must Be Watched by Labor's Representatives
President Gompers delivers a lengthy annual address to labor delegates, denouncing greed and hardship while urging continued federation influence on Congress. He calls for permanent at the seat of government during sessions, critique of legislation, and immediate relief measures amid slow industrial recovery and ongoing legal cases affecting eight-hour work limits.
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Congress
Labor
Federation
Gompres
Utah
Supreme Court of
United States Supreme Court
Gompers
Four Eastern Banks Fail In Pennsylvania And Illinois
Four banks collapse or suspend operations in mid December. In Pennsylvania three eastern banks including First National in Hollidaysburg suspend due to heavy withdrawals. Martinsburg and Williamsburg banks fail linked to Hollidaysburg. Edwardsville Illinois reports John A. Prickett & Son banking house assigns to trustees after withdrawals and illness. A fraud trial opens in Denver related to a 1893 bank failure. John Collins & Sons on New York cotton exchange announces failure without market effect.
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Hollidaysburg Bank
Martinsburg Deposit Bank
William Jack
Hollidaysburg
Williamsburg Bank
Jack
Watson Morrow
John Clark
Williamsburg
Illinois
Edwardsville
John A. Prickett & Son
Co. N. Travers
E. D. Gillespie
Praud
Denver
Charles Dow
Sidney McClenken
O. 0
Miller
Commercial National Bank
United States District Court
Hallett
Cotton Exchange
New York
John Collins & Sons
Cuban Insurgents Capture Placitus Town in Santa Clara Province
A Key West dispatch reports 600 insurgents under Gitco Montiaguado from Maximo Gomez’s force capture Placitus, the leading town in Santa Clara. They overran the plaza, sacked stores, and seized the depot with 2000 Mauser rifles and 150,000 cartridges, holding the town overnight before retreating as Spaniards withdrew.
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Denver
Key West
Fla
Havana
Gitco Montiaguado
Placitus
Santa Clara
Montiaguado
Maximo Gomez
Mont
Chico Montiaguado
Governor Rogers Proposes Free Land Policy Pamphlet
Governor-elect Rogers issues a 2000 word pamphlet titled Free Land and sends copies to legislators in Tacoma Washington. He argues free land is an inalienable right and cites the Puyallup reservation Indians as lessons from untaxable homesteads.
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Tacoma
Wash
Rogers
Puyallup Reservation
Day at Canton Sees Quiet Public Visit
Major McKinney had a calm day in Canton Ohio with many callers stopping by to shake hands and pay respects, while most visitors were there for social greeting rather than business.
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Canton
Ohio
Senator Allen Defends Kansas Nebraska and the Populists
A Senate debate features sharp attacks on Cuba while Senator Allen defends Kansas, Nebraska and the Populists. The session covers monetary reform plans, Turkish Armenian intervention, and calls for harsher action against Spanish crimes in Cuba.
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Cuba
Senate
Allen Defends Nebraska Against Hoar Attack in Senate
Senator Allen vigorously refutes charges that populist Nebraska and Kansas legislatures would hinder local contracts and obligations. He asserts Nebraska will not violate legal duties, disputes claims of overcapitalization, rail policy meddling, or beet sugar favoritism, and rebuts Boston banquet jibe as insulting to Nebraskan citizens.
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Hoar
Allen
Senate
Nebraska
Kansas
Senator Hoar
Home Market Club
Boston
Massachusetts
Veteran boxers headline New York reunion bout at Broadway Athletic
Jem Mace the 65 year old ex champion faced Mike Donovan 49 in six two minute rounds. The evening featured old timers Arthur Chambers Billy Edwards Barney Aaron Downey Harris and others with John L Sullivan welcomed by the crowd. The draw was declared by spectator decision after a light exchange and a humorous teeth removal by Mace.
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New York
Broadway Athletic Club
Jem Mace
England
Mike Donovan
New York Athletic Club
Arthur Chambers
Billy Edwards
Barney Aaron
Dooney Harris
John L. Sullivan
John Donaldson
George Rook
Donaldson
Philadelphia
Bob Armstrong
Chicago
Tommy Kelly
Hoboken
Downey Harris
George Dixon
Jack Downey
George Lavigne
James J. Corbett
James McVey
Parson Davies
Donovan
Jem
Mace
Mike
People of this country are bimetallists say Wolcott
Senator Wolcott reports a Republican caucus discussion on international bimetallic plans and a presidentially actionable path. He notes broad GOP support for free coinage and a steady push for international agreement without Democratic opposition and asserts the public favors bimetallism.
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Washington, D. C
Senate Caucus Committee
Wolcott
Nhery
West
Chicago
Middle State
Republians
St. Louis
Pardons Granted to Edward Clark Couple by Governor
In Helena Montana Governor Richards pardoned Mr. and Mrs. Edward Clark, once jailed for allegedly poisoning John F. Stewart, their son in law. The trial exposed Mary Stewart as the key witness who later killed herself, though the governor did not attribute the crime to her. The ruling follows a year in penitentiary for the couple formerly living near Thompson Falls.
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Helena
Mont
Edward Clark
Thompson Falls
Richards
John FP. Stewart
Mary Stewart
Hersel
Saiff
Missoula County
Spokane
Wong Chin Foo Promotes Confucianism and China Freeing Plan
Wong Chin Foo, leader of a reform party in China, spoke at Kimball hall on The Philosophy of Confucius. He proposed taking 5000 fighting Irishmen to free China and later supplying 30,000 Chinese to aid Ireland, while criticizing U S civil service and urging duty to fellow men.
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Chicago
Wong Chin Foo
China
Confucius
Kimball Hall
United States
America
Columbia College
Chinese News
Ireland
Weng Cin Foo
Foo
T Wong Chin Foo
Wheat Drops in the Old World Amid Indian Famine Fears
The Calcutta Englishman reports famine dimensions across most Indian provinces with potential disaster if officials misjudge crop sizes. The Mark Lane Express notes Spain and Central Europe weather, India late rains lowering sowing prospects for 1897. It predicts price recovery within a week if winter weather stabilizes.
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London
Calcutta
Mark Lane Express
Spain
Europe
Postmaster General Proposes Home Stamp Sales Plan
Washington December 14 Postmaster General Wilson issued an order extending house to house collection and delivery to allow sale of postage and special delivery stamps by letter carriers using a stamped envelope provided by the postal improvement company. It is described as one of the most radical postal system improvements and will be tested in Washington at once with general extension if practical.
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Washington
Elkins
Sherman and
Mitchell
Wisconsin
Sherman
Blanchard
Senator McEnery
Gallinger
Peffer
Kansas
New York
Chicago
San Francisco
Denver
New Orleans
Hale
Maine
Appropriations Committee
Spain
Call of
Florida
Antonio Maceo
Republic of Cuba
Committee On Foreign Relations
Senate
Call
United States
Ceuta
Africa
Secretary of State
Wilson
Postal Improvement Company
Well Known Railroad Man Visits Spokane and Hillyard
C F Anson, prominent in the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, arrived in Hillyard from Rock Island and plans to stay in Spokane for a week or more. He notes Armour & Co. cut wages by 1 percent after McKinley’s election, and locals prepare a tissue paper fair and bell fund event at Hillyard hall with Chime Club leading volunteers.
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Hillyard
Wash
C. F. Anson
Brotherhood of Railroad
Rock Island Road
Spokane
Chicago Hall
Armour & Co
McKinley
Hillyard Hall
Chime
Congregational Church
Football's Future Debated by Western College Presidents
At Madison Wisconsin the Western College Presidents Association opens with debate on abolishing football amid concerns over injuries. President Adams of Wisconsin notes abolition impractical but supports safety measures. other topics include university prep school relations and a proposed uniform admission standard.
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Madison, Wis
Western College Presidents’ Association
Adams
University of Wisconsin
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Illinois
Ohio
Golden Jubilee of Church Marked by Bishop Potter’s Officiating
On December 13 in New York Bishop Potter officiated at the golden jubilee of the Church of the Holy Communion. The parish, founded on Sixth Avenue and Twentieth Street, celebrated fifty years since its dedication amid orchards and gardens. An endowment drive aims to finish a $100000 fund started in 1881 to offset commercial encroachment on revenues. The church pioneered weekly and daily services, a boy choir, a sisterhood, and altar lights and flowers, remaining on its original site per the deed from Doctor Muhlenberg’s sister.
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New York
Sixth Avenue
Twentieth Street
Church of the Holy Communion
Protestant Episcopal
Potter
Episcopal
Muhlenberg
Divorce Case of Lady Winifred Berens-Ross
Lady Winifred Berens-Ross of London seeks separation in a divorce suit filed in Edinburgh. The trial before Lord Kullachy began on statutory grounds, drawing wide aristocratic attention. Sir Charles Ross will mount a strong defense against granting the decree.
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London
Edinburgh
Winifred Berens-Ross
Charles Ross
Balnagowan
Rosshire
Court of Sessions
Lord Kullachy
England
Scotland
Sir Charles Ross
Modern Language Professors Convene in St Louis
Distinguished professors from major western and southern universities will gather in St Louis the week after Christmas for the annual convention. Noted speakers include Professor Fluegel of Stanford, Professor John Phelps Fruit of Tennessee, Dr Nightingale of Chicago schools, and Professor C W Benton of Minnesota, delivering papers on the field of modern languages.
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St. Louis
Alleghenies
Fluegel
Leland Stanford University
John Phelps Fruit
Tennessee
Nightingale
Chicago
C. W. Benton
University of Minnesota
Forged Judge's Name Sparks Bank Check Thefts
Cleveland Ohio December 13 a man passed a 7000 check on the Dime Savings and Building Co payable to C N Cunningham forged in the name of Judge E T Hamilton. The bank refused payment and Cunningham departed. The forger disappeared after being told the money was unavailable.
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Cleveland
Ohio
E. T. Hamilton
Loraine Street Bank
Dime Savings and Building Company
C. N. Cunningham
Cunningham
Robbers Kill Bartender in Chicago Saloon Hold Up
Two men robbed the Hotel La Grande saloon on Wells street in Chicago this morning. A porter was held at gunpoint while the bandits demanded the till. Bar tender William Jahns was shot twice as glasses crashed during the struggle and the robbers fled.
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Chicago
Hotel la Grande
Wells Street
William Jahns
Jahns
Johns
Explosion Blows Scientist and Three Assistants to Atoms
A Times dispatch from Berlin reports an acetylene gas explosion at the laboratory of Scientist George Isaac in the Moabite quarter. Isaac and three assistants perished, and the event drew attention with Emperor William reportedly intending to visit the site.
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London
Times
Berlin
Moabite
George Isaac
Isaac
Emperor William
Mr. Isaac
Baron Von Bieberstein Is Reported Seriously Ill
The Chronicle Berlin correspondent reports Baron Mar achal Von Bieberstein is seriously ill.
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von Bieberstein
London
Dea
The
Chronicle
Berlin
Baron Marachal von Bieberstein
Fight at a Christening Ends in Fatal Shooting
In Chicago on Archer avenue during a drunken quarrel at a christening home of William Keenan John Meehan the godfather fatally shot Keenan Meehan is in jail after the incident Keenan died later tonight authorities report a fatal christening shooting ends in jail term.
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Chicago
William Keenan
Archer Avenue
Keenan
John Meehan
Filibustering Laurada May Stir Valencia Riots
Theodore Mertens United States consul at Grace Valencia informs a journalist he will meet the United States steamer Laurada to avert unrest. If the Laurada proceeds he may be ordered to dock at Grau or be escorted away. Admiral Be langer says Valencia will treat the Laurada as a merchantman and supply needs if private aid fails. A cruiser and gunboat guard the port to prevent disorders while residents are urged to stay peaceful.
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Valencia
Spain
Theodore Mertens
United States
Grace
Caport
Valenca
Laurada
Cuba
Mertens
Te Laurada
Grau
Admiral Belanger
Leamer Laurada
Beranger
Latirada
Laurada Maintains Course as Spain-Tension Rises
A Rome dispatch says the American steamer Laurada has left Palermo with Captain Hughes unsure of Valencia or Baltimore as final destination. Madrid reports Spain bolstering Valencia police and troops while Laurada may dock near warships but not unload. The government vows to enforce respect for the American flag while owners bear conflict risks. Washington warns Laurada to avoid Spain.
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London
Rome
Daily News
Palermo
Hughes
Valencia
Spain
United States
Baltimore
Standard
Madrid
Washington
Spain Deliberates Confidential Note to Powers
Madrid cab inet council set for Tuesday marks first meeting since Cleveland message. Reports say a confidential note to ambassadors may be raised regarding U S policy toward Cuba but ministers remain reserved and undecided delaying any resolution.
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Madrid
Cleveland
Congress
Senor Canovas
Spain
United States
Cuba
Carnet
Cuyelan
Sympathy FLOWS to Quesada over Maceo death in Washington
Callers and letters poured into the Cuban delegation headquarters in Washington December 1 as Senor Quesada heard condolences for General Maceo. Citizens from several states offered volunteers and aid, insisting Cuba can muster 60 000 men if needed, but arms and medical supplies are scarce.
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Washington
Legetion
Quesada &A Bos
Cavans
Flehil
Lberty
Wyoming
Kansas
Indianapolis
Buffalo
Deansville
Ind
Watermay
Con
Quesada
Paris
Junta
Maceo
Cuba
Contests Filed For Legislature From Cowlitz and Kitsap
Contests for the legislature were filed with the secretary of state by John Hargrave Democrat from Cowlitz and by B Rader Populist against W B Seymour Republican from Kitsap, marking official challenges to legislative seats.
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Olympia
John Hargrave
Popultet
M. Sims
Cowlix
By .B. Rader
Popullet
W. B. Seymour
Kitsap
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Federation OF Labor
France
Trades Union Movement
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Brotherhood
President Gompers
Isylvania
Gov
Senator Allen
MR. Allen
Machusetts
Grevicr
Senator Wolcott
Montana
Republic of China
Warts
India
Potter Offelated
Louis
Cleveland Bank
Isaac Blown
Port Spain
Wiashineton
Cowlits County
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