Debate sparks dispute over labor power and truth
Chicago October 17 speech by Henry Hunter of the New York Metal Trades Association triggers conflict at a National Civic Federation meeting. Hunter accuses labor leaders of steering Morse Shipbuilding to collapse. James Archibald and others deny or challenge the remarks as false. The exchange centers on union actions, statements, and credibility amid a broader labor unrest context.
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Chicago
Henry ©. Hunter
New York Metal Trades Association
National Civic Federation
Hunter
Morse Shipbuilding Company
Tunter
Central Federated Union
George H. Warren
James P. Archibald
The
Federated Union
Federation
Isserjon
New York Times
Archibald
J. T. Wilson
New York Machinists
Springfield
State Federation of Labor
Barney Cohen
J. J. Kearney
Quincy
W. W. Young
Freeport
Unanimous
James FB
Morris
Aurora
Expulsion over bar gain with employee sparks union dispute
The Central Federated union expelled trades after negotiations with the Metal Trades association led to a bargain harming the broader movement. Archibald vows to reveal details despite Wilson’s refusal, while Hunter claims to prove his charges, citing loafing and aggressive pickets against union men.
Million Dollar Blaze Destroys Blocks in Aberdeen Fire
A massive fire in Aberdeen Washington on October 17 erased ten business blocks and numerous homes. The blaze caused four fatalities and left extensive property damage, marking the town’s worst blaze on record. Fire officials investigated the origin as crews battled the flames through the day.
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Aberdeen
Wash
Ex Presidents Visit at Armour Institute Speech
Grover Cleveland visits Armour Institute where he lauds practical industrial education and urges youth to pursue applied learning over mere honors. He meets Mrs Chesham and Eckels, attends an Art Institute reception, and a Chicago Club luncheon before returning home.
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Grover Cleveland
Armour Institute
Brooklyn Bridge
Armour School
Cleveland
James
Eckels
Walter Q. Chesham
Gresham
Cleveland Cabinet
Art Institute
Chicago
Mrs Butler Fires at Husband in Night Burglary Alarm
Mrs. Herbert L. Butler shot her husband in the leg during a home alarm at 0 South Howard Avenue Austin after awakening to a suspected intruder. They confronted each other in an unlit kitchen and police were summoned.
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Chicago
Herbert L. Butler
South
Howard Avenue
Austin
Butler
Quieting title in Washington County real estate case
In the District Court of Iowa for Washington County September Term 1908 plaintiffs J. Horn and BK Horn seek to quiet title to the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter and related parcels in Section 24, Township 75, North Range 6. They allege adverse claims by multiple defendants and unknown claimants tied to Zachariah Gannon and others, request judgment barring all claims, and note publication of this notice. Proceedings set for November 1904 with default consequences if no appearance.
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Horn
Zachariah M. Gannon
Zachariah McGannon
School Fund
Washington County
Iowa
James K. Bastion
Joan W. James
Evan Owen
Lb DD. Simon
Francis Treblecock
William DL. Treblecock
Franklin F. Bennett
Alexander M. Neal
Maggie Bennett
FP. Bennet
A. Neal
Emily Neal
John W. James
J. W. James
D. James
Simon
Catharine James
A. F. Haird
D J. Batra
J. Baird
Cleizens Savings Hook
Washington
D. S Simon
Jon Treblecock
Mrs
Avirta Maxwell
Miggie Goble
J. A. Gardner
Bessie Sickles
Hattie Smouse
al. Smouse
Frank Smouse
Daisy Smouse
Will Smouse
C.F. Treblecock
Avis Treblecock
Killen Treblecock
James Treblecock
Joanna Hunter
George Treblecock
Katherine Pratt
Mary Hunter
Francis Hunter
Wright Hunter
Anna Hunter
Margaret
John
Mn. W
N. E
District Court
Heira
Zachariah MecGannon
Plaintson
Awetin Station Victim Wounded Near Garfield Park
The Awetin station scene leads to Garfield Park where doctors report the injury not serious. Ruther sustained a gunshot wound in the left leg just above the knee.
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Awetin
Garfield Park Annitarium
Ruther
Champion mine closes in Michigan leaving workers jobless
Negaunm Michigan reports the Champion mine owned by United States Steel Co closing with 60 workers laid off. Other Champion mines shut, village of 300 people left with little support. Demand is to increase force at all mines though. Queen mine adds 70 workers in days ahead.
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Negaunm
Mich
Champion
United States Steel Company
Queen Mine
Secret service reports discovery of new counterfeit $100 note
Washington announces the discovery of a counterfeit one hundred dollar note of the 1001 Lyons register series. The lithographic bill bears portraits of Lewis and Clark and is noted as a well executed product by the counterfeiters.
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Washington, Dct
Secret Service
States
Lyons
Register
Roberts
Lewis and Clark
London MP Hopes Arbitration Treaty With United States
Louis Sinclair M. P. joint honorary secretary of the house of commons commercial committee says the committee will work to arrange an arbitration treaty with the United States following the Anglo-French arbitration treaty.
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London
Louis Sinclair
M. P
House of Commons Commercial Committee
United States
Refugees Helpered by Monks and Philanthropists
Describes Macedonian frontier refugees arriving at Rila Monastery after days in the cold with little food. Monks share black bread and salt while a generous American philanthropist, Mme Bakhmetieff, sends 5000 dollars and a Sister of Charity to aid the outcasts. Charles Crane of Chicago also gives a significant donation.
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London
London Daily Telegraph
Rila Monestary
Mme. Bakhmetieff
Miss Beale
Washington, D. C
Sota
Bulgaria
Panton
Charles Crane
Chicago
Ewise
Tillman Acquitted in Gonzales Shooting Verdict
James H. Tillman, who killed N. G. Gonzales editor of The State in Columbia, was found not guilty by a Lexington jury after long deliberation. He was released from custody amid cheers from supporters.
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Lexington
D. C
James H. Tillman
N. G. Gonzales
State
Columbia
Boy Found Alive After Supposed Death Incident
Chicago reports Guy Jones aged 11 who had been mourned as dead reappeared alive and well. A grave at Graceland cemetery held a drowned boy buried as the missing lad. The boy fled after a scolding from his father and has now returned home.
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Chicago
Guy Jones
Graceland Cemetery
Marshall Field Arrives in New York After Oceanic Crossing
Marshall Field of Chicago has arrived in New York from Liverpool aboard the Oceanic, dated October 15. The arrival underscores the notable traveler’s transatlantic journey and presence in the city.
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Marshall Field
New York
Chicago
Liverpool
Dowie’s Restoration Army Prepares Madison Square Garden Rally
New York October 17 8000 strong followers of John Alexander Dowie sweep into New York to rally at Madison Square Garden They arrive by special trains after a tense trip as Dowie outlines plans for a house to house visitation while a thief steals a diamond brooch from his reception room Dowie denies fundraising and hints at future events with Dowiettes pouring into the city with caravans and baggage in tow
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New York
Jotmn
Alexander Dowle
Madison Square Garden
Enery
Crumdems
Bineelf
Grand Central Tation
Piiva
Daewle
Keatures
Plaga
Dr. Dowle
Vasa
Bowery
Chinatown
Illionaires
Pennsylvania Railroad
Wealth and Political Moves Across Markets and Courts
Disjointed incidents report Rockefeller meetings in New York and Cornell affairs. a grand jury petition in Kan County on school board clashes. a fatal shooting in Dakota. British imperial missions in Vienna with Methuen. rioting linen workers in Armentieres leading to curfews. Gen Chase faces perjury and disobedience charges over Cripple Creek strikes. Elkins's health improves slight. closed shop strike in Chicago fails. Mrs Strong dies at sea aboard the German steamer V President departing Naples.
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Armentieres
France
Chase
King Menard Drives Reform War Commission Line
London reports Authenti t for Teation says King Menard secured a war reform agenda. He removed St John Brodrick from the war ministry, pressed for a commission with broad powers to investigate the war office, and oversaw changes. Lord Kehler agreed to lead the commission, praised as a capable military thinker. Other commissioners include St John Fisher and Sir John Ardagh with Admiral Fisher.
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London
Authenti
Menard Baw
War Office
Lord Kehler
Balfour
Lord Baher
Keheran
Havig
St. John Pieher
Sir John Ardagh
Admiral Pieher
Tritain
Ardagh Io
Ardegh
War Commission
Ble
Kahler
Pisher
Testimony Closed in Miller Johns Trial and Other Local Items
Evidence concluded and closing arguments begun in Miller and Johns conspiracy case. Johns cross examined with no new revelations while Miller defended himself as strong witness. Also reports Dan Patch breaks pacing record, Labor Federation elects officers in Springfield, and Dr McGuire charged with attempted murder in Carbondale with frost reported in Clay Center Kansas.
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Cincinnati
Miller
Johns
Johnns
Milley
Ryan
Christiancy
Tie
Watson
Washington
Tullis
Darby
Smelter workers quit inSalida Colorado over long hours
One hundred fifty men at the Ohio and Colorado company's smelter in Salida Col quit work after management announced a twelve hour day. The workers offered a 20 percent wage cut for an eight hour day, but the firm refused. White Calls on Rockefeller in Cleveland Ohio.
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Salida
Colo
Ohio and Colorado Company
Russia considers adhesion to sun convention adjustments
Brussels reports Russia volunteering modifications to satisfy sun convention signatories after earlier domestic hindrances. Baron Kerff detailed proposals to the permanent sugar committee as the talks proceed.
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Brussels
Russia
Baron Kerff
Weather forecast up to 8 o clock tonight
Illinois Indiana generally fair with possible showers in extreme south portion and brisk southwest winds. Lower Michigan partly cloudy with possible showers and brisk southwest winds. Wisconsin fair with possible showers in north portion and cooler to west. brisk southwest to west winds. Iowa generally fair, cooler in north portion with brisk southwest winds.
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Ilinois
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
Crenerall
Buffalo market reports cattle hogs sheep and lambs prices
Dunning and Stevens Livestock Merchants in East Buffalo report cattle receipts six cars hogs six, slow prices with medium heavy at 6.20 and 6.45, pigs from 5.75 to 6.05. Sheep and lambs receipts seven cars dull and lower with best lambs around 5.60 to 5.75, range for fair to good 5.25 to 6.00, culls and common 2.50 to 4.75, yearlings near 4.60, ewes 3.50 to 3.60, other ingathered values vary.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
East Buffalo
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Jyere Howes
Enon Uffion
W. Scopield
Osteopathy
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Arthaud
Osteopath
American School of Osteopapna
Kirksville, Mo
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Youngstown
Rocco Paola
C. R. Darrow
Lee McKee
David Jones
Mahoning Foundry and Machine Company
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Bucharest
Cyril
Vladimir
Victoria of Hesse
Duke of Edinburgh
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Sam Parks
St. Johns
Chicago Board of Trade
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Marshelltown
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Marshalltown
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Allea
T. J. Dempsey
Dr. King
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