First Lynching Case Sends Six to Jail for Court Contempt
Washington reports the first use of contempt of the U S Supreme Court after a lynching. Capt Joseph F Shipp ex-sheriff Jeremiah Gibson Luther Williams Nick Nolan Henry Padgett and William Mayes of Chattanooga began terms ranging from sixty to ninety days for failing to protect a condemned Black man whose execution was stayed for review.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the
United States
Joseph F. Shipp
Chattanooga
Tenn
Jeremiah Gibson
Luther Williams
Nick Nolan
Henry Padgett
William Mayes
Supreme Court of the United States
Shipp
Gibson
Johnson
Supreme Court
Fed
Williama
Nolan
Mayes
Ten Days of Bad Weather Forecast Throughout Nation
Washington reports rain snow and disagreeable weather across the country for the next week or ten days with frost in the gulf and south Atlantic states. Two disturbances approach from the west bringing rain in the south and snow in the north. The first storm moves from the Rocky mountains to the Atlantic coast today and reaches the Atlantic states by Friday. The second storm travels from the Pacific coast and is due to reach the Atlantic seaboard by Monday.
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Washington Bureau
Washington
Gulf
South Atlantic
Weather Bureau
Rocky Mountains
Atlantic Coast
Atlantic States
Pacific Coast
Atlantic Seaboard
First Pass Law Arrests Hit Chicago Under Rail Rules
Chicago officials report the first arrests for violating the interstate commerce pass ban. Charles J. Lundbloom, traveling on a pass secured by Bernard Love of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe, faces charges. Love was arrested in Chicago, both awaiting bail. Lundbloom’s pass claimed him as Love’s brother and targeted a Denver trip.
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Chicago
Charlies J. Lundbloom
Bernard Love
Atchison, Topeka
Lundbloom
Denver
Love
Supreme Court upholds employers' liability law in territories
The US Supreme Court declares the 1906 employers liability law constitutional in U S territories and DC, despite a previous ruling against it in states. The ruling arose in a damages suit for the death of GuiierreZ on the El Paso and Eastern Railroad in New Mexico.
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Washington
United States
District of Columbia
Supreme Court of the
Se Guiierez
el Paso and Eastern
New Mexico
Copper Trust Reorganization Talks Signal Possible Hefty Combine
In New York on November 16 reports say no definite action was taken to reorganize the 1.6 million dollar copper company seeking control of output. Copper interests held several conferences at J P Morgan & Co. and discussions reportedly point to John J. Ryan as potential head of the copper combine.
Steel Trust Worst Foe, Labor Declares
Toronto reports November 16 where the American Federation of Labor adopted a resolution naming United States Steel as the strongest adversary and most aggressive foe facing the organized labor movement.
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Toronto
American Federation of Labor
United States Steel Corporation
Itn Organized Labor Movement
Walter J. Laffsey Jr. Dies After Football Injury
Walter J. Laffsey Jr., 21, died from injuries received in a football game in Richmond Virginia on November 16. The accident occurred during the contest and authorities stated the cause of death as injuries from the game.
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Richmond
Walter J Laffsey, Jr
Dan A. Stuart Dies in New York Home
Dan A. Stuart, a renowned figure in American sport, died at his New York residence after a long illness, authorities reported on November 16. The loss is felt across athletic circles for his influence and competitive achievements.
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Dan A. Stuart
New York
Gompers Refused Stay On Contempt Mandate
Washington November 16 The Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia denies a stay for Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison of the AFL. The mandate to the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia will be issued January 2 1910 unless an appeal is filed before Friday night. The parties face contempt sentences.
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Washington Court
Washington
Court of Appeals of the District of Columoia
Samuel Gompers
John Mitchell
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Boy Bank Robber to Reform School in Kansas
Willie McKay a fifteen year old Jacksonville Florida boy and Earl Bullock were arraigned in the juvenile court in Lawrence Kansas on a robbery charge for the Eudora bank robbery last Friday McKay will be sent to the reform school with his youth shielding him from a penitentiary term.
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Reform School
Lawrence
Kan
Willie McKay
Jacksonville
Pla
Earl Bullock
Eudora
McKay
Coal driver William Barkley Dies of Heart Disease
William Barkley, a coal company driver, died of heart disease while driving his team along Locust Street at noon. His horses kept walking, and his body stayed upright in the wagon seat until Undertaker Dann and Dr. Gibson removed him near an local undertaker shop.
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Des Moines
William Barkley
Locust Street
Dann
Gibson
Haskell Trial Set After Demurrer Rejected
Federal Judge John A. Marshall overruled a demurrer by Governor Charles N. Haskell and five Oklahoma officials to fraud indictments. They must appear for trial next Saturday in Chickasha. Co defendants include C. W. Turner A. English W. R. Eaton W. T. Hutchins and F. B. Severs.
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Chickasha
Okla
John A. Marshall
Utah
Charles N. Haskell
W. T. Hutchins
F. B. Severs
Federal Grand Jury
Tulsa
United States
Marshall
Federal
Boys Steal Locomotive Near Birmingham
Forty boys from Birmingham, north of Seattle, stole a mogul locomotive left by a construction crew. They ran the engine several miles with throttle wide open, reversed it, and jumped off when unable to stop. Five were seriously injured as the engine, moving over a mile a minute, wrecked after colliding with a freight train in Birmingham yards.
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Seattle
Birmingham
Grain and Provisions Market Stays Strong on Bearish Signals
In Chicago trading November 15, wheat prices rose amid bearish reports and record worldwide shipments totaling about 2 million bushels. December wheat touched 1.07 and closed near the high. Corn and oats edged up while provisions faded after an early rally. Cash prices listed for No 2 hard wheat 1.09 to 1.10 and No 2 corn 64 cents.
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Chicago
South Omaha Livestock Market Report November Entry
Cattle receipts 8400 active steady to strong native steers 4.50 to 8.00 cows and heifers 3.25 to 5.25 western steers 5.50 to 6.25 stockers and feeders 5.25 calves 3.50 to 7.00 bulls and stags 2.75 to 4.65. Hogs receipts 1800, 5 10e higher heavy 7.95 to 8.00 mixed 7.95 7.971 light 7.85 to 7.97 pigs 6.50 to 7.50 bulk sales 7.95 7.97. Sheep receipts 16000 steady yearlings 7.00 to 7.75 wethers 4.40 to 5.40 ewes 4.55 to 4.85 lambs 6.70 to 7.50.
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South Omaha
Chicago Live Stock Prices Nov 15 in Brief
Cattle receipts 20 000 with prices 5 75 to 7 00 for most steers cows and heifers 3 25 to 4 00 bulls 3 00 to 4 50 stockers and feeders 5 00 to 5 10 Hogs receipts 28 000 up So prices bulk 8 00 to 8 25 Sheep 27 000 firm good sheep 4 75 to 5 25 best ewes 7 25 to 7 59
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Chicago
Girl That's All the Candy at Opéra House
Manager Brinton guarantees a refunnable admission for the new musical The Girl That's All the Candy. Tickets range 25 to 75 cents with 18 musical numbers and elaborate costumes promised to please audiences in New York Chicago and other big cities.
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Brinton
Opéra House
New York
Chicago
Cures Remove Doubt About Eczema Cure
Druggists Cook and Sherman announce a trial offer of a skin wash for eczema made of wintergreen with healing ingredients. Readers may try a 25 cent trial bottle instead of the usual one dollar, with assurance that itching skin eases after washing.
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Cook & Sherman
D. D. D. Laboratories of
Chicago
Death of Mrs W E Fraser in Weatherford Oklahoma
Mrs W E Fraser wife of Dr W J Fraser died November 8 in Weatherford Oklahoma after a long illness. Her body was taken to Chicago the next day with her husband and daughter Mrs Jane Webster and cremation was requested. Surviving are two sons Ed a lumber dealer San Francisco and Walter a lieutenant in the regular army stationed in the Philippines. The Frasers lived in Washington since the sixties at the J A Cunningham residence they built before moving to Weatherford about a year ago to be near their daughter.
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W. E. Fraser
W. J. Fraser
Weatherford
Oklahoma
Chicago
Jane Webster
San Francisco
Walter
Philippines
J. A. Cunningham
Fraser
Easy to Do. A Promise Broken Then Another Made
A playful exchange features She reproaching George for breaking a promise and The Cheerful One replying with a lighthearted offer to make another. The dialogue showcases domestic humor and affectionate banter between the two characters.
Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Bromo Quinine
Advertisement notes a one day cure for a cold with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure and each box bears the signature E W Groves. Price listed as 25 cents.
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E. W. Groves
Worth Knowing for Those Using Technical Terms in Art
The ability to discuss art or music with precise technical vocabulary gives a social edge. Proficiency signals expertise to peers and audiences, aiding influence in criticism, curation, teaching, and professional opportunities.
Papes Diuretic Promises Quick Kidney Relief
An advertisement touts Pape's Diuretic as a safe cure for kidney and bladder problems. It claims rapid relief from backache headaches nervousness rheumatism and urinary issues after a few doses and recommends a fifty cent treatment from any drug store.
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Pape
Pape, Thompson & Pape
Cincinnati
Gentlemen Adventurers and the Hudsons Bay Company
The piece reflects on the term adventurer once a compliment to gentlemen and notes the Merchant Venturers of Bristol and the Hudson's Bay Company dating to May 2 1670. The royal charter described the Hudson's Bay Company as the Governor and Company of Adventurers of England Trading in Hudson's Bay.
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Bristol
England
Hudson's Bay Company
Governor and Company of Adventurers of England
Hudson's Bay
McElhinney Drug Co Secures Zemo Agency
The McElhinney Drug Co announces it has secured the agency for Zemo a liquid remedy claimed to cure eczema pimples dandruff and other skin or scalp diseases by destroying the germ causing them. The firm offers proof of many cures and invites customers to see testimonials.
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McElhinney Drug Co
Zemo
Shot Breaks Waterspouts Near Steamer Hannah M Bull
Captain Cooper aboard the steamer Hannah M Bull used a shotgun to break six waterspouts forming off Cape Hatteras during a voyage from Progresso Mex The vessel faced remnants of a westward hurricane but escaped unharmed with the waterspouts disintegrated by the shotgun low-key historic maritime action.
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Boston
Cooper
Hannah M. Bull
Progresso
Mex
Cape Hatteras
Mme Steinheil Acquitted by Paris Jury
Mme Steinheil was acquitted by a Paris jury of murdering her husband Aglolphe Steinheil, a noted printer, and her stepmother Mme Japy. The case attracted wide attention in November.
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Mme. Steinheil
Paris
Marahespitt
Steinheil
Aglolphe Steinheil
Mma. Japy
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Territories
N Huge Copper Trust
Federation of Labor
Gompers
Haskell
B. M. Garfieldy
Wintergreen Compound
W. BE. Fraser
Weathersford
Hay
Philo Hay Spec, Co
Newark, N. J
WS. A. Lemmons Pharmacy
McElhinney Drug Company
Pierce
Wyeth
Wreth
Westlake
West Main Street
Rochester
N. Y
Vyetits
Price Rocents
Wyeth Chemical CO
You
Cortlands Street
New York City
Graham Theatre
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