Prohibition Platform At Nation Woman's Christian Temperance Union
The thirtieth convention in Cincinnati adopts a strict abstinence policy. Officers are elected with Lillian M. N. Stevens as president and a plan to enforce prohibition and oppose regulation of vice. The group endorses women's suffrage and condemns Sunday openings at the World’s Fair in St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
National Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Sarah Eliott
New York
Maria Weed
Worleé
St. Louis
United States
Wyoming
Colorado
Idaho
Utah
Exclusion of Smoot Demanded by Reform Group
A reform faction calls for barring Reed Smoot from Congress, alleging polygamy in Utah and loyalty to a separate Mormon authority. They urge an anti polygamy constitutional amendment, education drives, and the prohibition of opium imports to the Philippines. Night talks feature speakers from Oklahoma Massachusetts Mississippi and India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Utah
Congress
United States of America
Reed Smoot
United States Senate
Congress of the
Philippine Islands
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
A. B. Hillerman
Oklahoma
Mary H. Hunt
Massachusetts
Belle Kearney
Mississippi
Olive Chrstian Malvery
India
Bequest for Elkins Orphanage Declared Inoperative
The $240000 to $250000 bequest for a Masonic orphanage by William L. Elkins is ruled inoperative by the Montgomery county Register of Wills because the codicil was signed within thirty days of death. Heirs must arrange payment to the Masonic Home of Pennsylvania if Elkins wishes are carried out. George W. Elkins says heirs will meet soon to discuss the matter.
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Philadelphia
William L. Elkite
Register of Wills
Montgomery County
Masonic Lome
Pennsylvania
Elkins
George W. Elkins
William L. Elkins
New Men In the Mines Iron Workers Fill Coal Strikes
Pueblo Colorado November 18 officials of the Colorado Fuel and Iron company say the coal miners strike will be broken with steel and iron workers brought from laid off plants. Over 2000 steel works workers were laid off Saturday and many headed to the company's mines to dig coal with a carload sent to the Walsen mine near Walsenburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pueblo, Coto
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Colorado
Walsen
Walsenburg
Pueblo
Blockade of San Domingo Ports Questioned by U S
The United States government rejects the San Domingo port blockade and protests the move. Nevada N. Stranahan, New York collector, says treasury telegraph confirms the state department does not deem the blockade effective. He notifies vessel masters clearance papers will be issued for ships bound for San Domingo ports.
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New York
United States
San Dominican
Nevada N. Stranahan
Treasury Department
State Department
San Domingo
Invasion and political turmoil across multiple cities
Reports from San Domingo describe a serious siege with 4 000 troops surrounding the city as generals Figueroa Sanchez shelter in the foreign legations and a major attack anticipated. In Washington the Senate meets briefly amid Cuban bill debates while Odd Fellows convene in Springfield and a Ohio Supreme Court ruling allows Christian Science practice. Also noted is a Mack cardy injury from a tree fall in Alpena Michigan.
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Wenceslao Figuero
Juan Francisco Sanchez
Pichardo
Wes Y Gil
Exposition funding allocated by city board
New York authorities report from November 18 confirms a death linked to exposed injuries as the city seeks representation at the St Louis Louisiana Purchase Exposition. The board of aldermen appropriates 25000 pounds for the city’s exhibit and preparation next year.
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New York
St. Louis
Board of Aldermen
Steel plant shutdown in Phoenixville stalls workers
Phoenixville Virginia reports the closing of the Phoenix Iron Company steel plant and several departments leaving about 100 men idle. Those still employed face a 6 percent wage cut while officials expect the shutdown to be brief.
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Phoenixville
Phoenix Iron Company
Armistice Moves In Chicago Street Car Strike
In Chicago on November 18 a de facto armistice emerged in the street railway workers strike after six days. Police protected Wentworth avenue and Cottage Grove avenue cars as authorities moved to settle the dispute. Strikers organized a peaceful boycott of merchants along the lines, while police prepared to arrest drivers who block tracks and hinder mail delivery.
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Chicago
Wentworth Avenue
Cottage Grove Avenue
Palmer
O'Neill
United States
Gompers Hissed At Labor Convention In Boston
Delegates at the American Federation of Labor in Boston debated socialism and public ownership. Amid clashes over resolutions, President Samuel Gompers ordered the galleries cleared after loud applause, prompting hisses and the ejection of hundreds. Outside, protesters adopted resolutions condemning his actions.
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Boston
American Federation of Labor
Committee On
Hayes
Cleveland
Gompers
Faneuil Hall
Does It Mean War Statements at a Panamanian Conference
A conference aboard the Mayflower between Panama junta and a Colombian commission rejected by Panama. Senor Insignares urged unity and promised Colombia would grant rights. Senor Arias declared Panama’s desire for independence and the new government’s recognition by the U S, France, and Italy. Colombia would remain a brotherly ally.
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Colombia
Panama
Colon
Bogota
U. S
Nicesnar Insignares
Bolivar
Republic of Colombia
Salemn
Enna
Senor Insignares
Senor Tomax Arias
Junta
Hogeta
Senor Arias
United States
Senor M. Phillype Buanw
Varilla
France
Italy
Colombians press rights in isthmus amid Panama talks
Senor Insignares lamented unrealisable reconciliations and pledged Colombian unity to enforce republic rights on Isthmus of Panama. Arosemena and Morales echoed strong views. Colombian threats drew calm responses from Panamanian commissioners. Pablo Arosemena named advisory to canal treaty commission. Two steamers blocked at Lime Kiln crossing. anti-recruiting riot in Warsaw wounds forty.
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Senor Insignares
Papume
Colombia
Panama
Senores Arosemona
Morales
Senor Arias
Senor Ina
Republic of Colombia
Gen. Reyes
Bogota
Pablo Arosemena
New York
Frederico Boyd
Manuel Amador
New Republic
Washington
United States
Dixie
Manuel E. Amador
Frederico Poyd
Colon
Pablo Arosement
Storesald Commission
W. L. Brown
Currier
Warsaw
Poland
Foster Files Report Ending Alaska Boundary Case Involvement
Washington November 1s Colonel John W Foster former agent before the Alaska boundary commission has filed his report with the state department This action terminates General Foster s connection with the case and ends his official involvement in the matter
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Washington
John W. Foster
United States
Alaskan Boundary Commission
State Department
General Foster
Explosion injures man at Illinois Steel branch shops Chicago
An explosion at the Illinois Steel company branch shops in Chicago leaves John Bukizitz with probably fatal injuries. Other items note Naulahka sold at a loss to Miss Mary R Capot, a Chicago man finds a baby girl at his door, Sesine Meyer awakes from a trance in Germany, and notable scientific and social events including the Arthur family marriage.
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Illinois Steel Company
Chicago
John Bukizitz
Naulahka
Rudyard Kipling
Mary R. Capot
Brattleboro
J. W. Rose
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Senate
BRS
Lillian M. N. Stevens
Portland
Susan M. B. Fry
Evanston
Clara C. Houman
Kansas City
Helen Morton Barker
M. W
Frotest
Uncle Sam
Jiminez
House
Smoot
Stevens
Minnesota
Me‘elian
Odd Fellows In Council
Springfield
Ill
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Rebekah Assembly
Odd Fellow
Rebekahs
Christian Science In
Ohio
Columbus
Supreme Court
Bishop
Hamilton
Alpena, Mich
John McCardy
Tower
New York City
Parr
South Side
Movement For Settlement
Senor Arles
Salazar
Department of Panama
Cauca
United States of Colombia
THE
Citizens’ Savings Bank
Washington,owa
Washington County
Onas_ Hi
Keon
M Keon
Puark Krace
Onahler
Citizen's National Bank
P. J. Manley
Peachens
Beate
Federal Courte
Sehington Cownty Barings Bante
Schuyler W. Livingston
Lew, Mooney, Aberracte
Orgos
North Eat Corner
Washington County Savings Bank
Iowa
Maken W Ramey
Feoewren D. Monnwow
Bailey , Morrison
Law
Opposite Court House
Washington, Iowa
W. M. Butterfield
Orall
Tore
Eicher
Wilson
A. KR. Dewey
A. Dewey
Dewey
Washington, Lowa
Alberson's Grocery
W. A. White
Illard
Northwest Corner Square
FL Lowa
Foster
Sesine Meyer
Grambke
Bremen
Germany
National Academy of Sciences
National
Co-Operage Manufacturers’ Association
Memphis
Ellen Herndon Arthur
President Arthur
Charles A. Pinkerton
New Set Abstract Books
J. L. Brookhart
Ormos
Opera House
W. Scofield
E.R. Jenkins
McLaughlin
Jenkins & McLaughlin
Physicians and Surgeons
Court House
Osteopathy
C. S. Harper
Klein & Co
Arthaud
Osteopath
American School of Ethy
Kirkeville
T. J. Dempsey
Peoria
Josep Kangas
Omaha
Denver
Fort Worth
GT. Paul
Minneapolis
Kxpress
Paseenger Seeeee
Knorrifie
Vassetween Davenport
Renee
Californs
Pacific West Opointa
I Allen
Eneral
Agen Lines
Cnicano
H. W
Russel
C.b.&q
Dally
Deplo. Y
M. St. P
Milwaukee
Iowa Central
Brighton
Mason City
Peoria Mall
Marshalltown
Dover
Peor
JH. Trevemons
Gro
Barry
BANKS
Washington National Bank
J. A. Cunningham
A. Anderson
Anon McCully
Ger Dingators
B. B. A. Moore
J. A. Seanter
D. J. Palt
Savings Bank
Capital
State Bank
Chas, Ohngemach
D.M McLaughlin
A. White
B. G. Wilson
Henry Knecht
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