Roosevelt and Gompers Shape Labor Plank in Fight
Washington, Oct 22. President Roosevelt writes Senator Knox praising Bryan and Gompers on labor in the current campaign. He cites Knox's court victory on the safety appliance act and notes Gompers sought a Republican plank on injunctions, which Bryan’s platform now pledges to uphold with rigid impartiality in industrial disputes.
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President questions Bryan stance on Gompers labor demands
The president questions Mr Bryan publicly about Gompers and AFL demands for injunctiones and boycott legalization. He cites Taft and Gompers and asks where Bryan stands on withdrawing restraints and legalizing industrial excommunication. Ephraim feeds on wind, he says, predicting Supreme Court rejection.
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Supreme Court
Gompers Interpretation Cited On Labor Remedies Bill
The president notes Gompers calls a quoted plank meaningless while claiming it outlines remedies labor has submitted to Congress. He cites bill No 74 as the sole anti injunction remedy accepted by Gompers and quotes Gompers and federation counsel to support the claim. The discussion centers on limits on injunctions and conspiracy prosecutions in labor disputes.
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Brooklyn Lawyer Sentenced to Fifteen Years For Swindle
Frank C. Marrian, once a prominent Brooklyn attorney, was convicted of swindling widow Mrs. Caroline Barry out of 80 000 dollars thirteen years ago and sentenced to serve from fifteen to twenty years in prison.
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Frank C. Marrian
Brooklyn
Caroline Barry
Anti-injunction Bill Sparks Debate in State Legislature
In a letter discussion, lawmakers consider a proposed anti-injunction measure. The exchange focuses on whether the statement in the letter aligns with Mr. Bryan and his party’s pledges on the issue.
Bryan Finishes in Ohio
William J. Bryan campaigned across Ohio amid monster crowds and loud cheers. He criticized railroad tactics and attacked President Roosevelt over campaign funding claims while addressing large crowds in Akron Youngstown and Niles. He noted Taft on trust and labor issues as he pressed for November 3 results.
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Akron
Roosevelt
Democratic National Committee
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Match Trust
Youngstown
McKinsey
Niles
Taft
Mrs Bryan Bowed to Crowds on Train Rear Platform
On Tuesday Mrs Bryan appeared on a train rear platform bowing to crowds and shaking hands with hundreds. The car’s stateroom and parlor were filled with flowers sent by admirers. She planned to spend the entire day in West Virginia.
Could Not Save Mrs Chapman Funeral Stopped by Doctors
Ellis Kansas October 22 Hope faded that Mrs Thomas Chapman could be revived after physicians halted a funeral. Doctors worked through the night but signs of life were deemed gone as discolorations appeared on the body before the burial. Friends had gathered and the coffin lay ready Tuesday when doctors intervened.
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Powder Trust Dominated US Market By Cut-Price Tactics
In New York on Oct. 22 a federal Sherman act case heard testimony from RK. Waddell, former general agent for the powder combine. He described price slashing to as low as 2.10 while others held 6.75, and said rebates from railroads aided the campaign against independent rivals.
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Callal Powder Trust
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Combine
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Dupont
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King Powder Company
Ohio Powder Company
R. L. Wheeler
King Company
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Seaboard
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Chattanooga Company
Poster Campaign Aims to Display Women’s Vote Question
Delegates plan a nationwide poster campaign to place large posters at or near every election booth before November 3. Posters list states and foreign countries where women may vote and pose the question Are women of this state entitled to a vote Why in large type.
Appeal in the Thaw Case Reaches U S Circuit Court
Ex Governor W A Stone of Pittsburg, attorney for Harry K Thaw, has appealed the Pittsburg judge Young's denial of habeas corpus to force Thaw to testify in bankruptcy proceedings. The circuit court granted a writ of error and will hear arguments in December.
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W. A. Stone
Pittsburg
Harry K. Thaw
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Young
Bomb No 22 Targets Chicago Saloon Basement
A bomb set off in the basement beneath the Center street and Sheffield avenue saloon entrance, run by Henry Schmidt with Mont Tennes noted as a gambler investor. It is the third blast in as many nights as persistent gamblers face renewed harassment.
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Chicago Markets Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices Oct 22 1908
Market reportage shows hog receipts 24 000 yesterday and 22 000 estimated for today with values from 5 to 6 and 5 50 to 5 65 for porkers. Cattle and sheep figures list 10000 cattle and 18000 sheep with steady to weak trends and various classes priced across light to heavy grades.
Accused Councilman Is Lucky
Milwaukee headlines report Alderman Cornelius Corcoran of the Third ward had nineteen counts dismissed in municipal court by District Attorney McGovern due to a legal discrepancy. The charges alleged selling feed to the city while in office, an apparent violation of state law.
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Weather forecast for Illinois Indiana Wisconsin Michigan and Iowa
The forecast predicts partly cloudy skies with possible showers across Illinois Indiana Wisconsin and Michigan. Lower Michigan may see showers in the west, Iowa has showers likely in the east and central areas, with cooler temperatures overall and continued warmth in the south.
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Wisconsin
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Michigan
Iowa
Market Reports From Chicago Hogs Cattle Sheep and More
Chicago market notes show hog receipts at 80 000 with mixed and heavy packing prices ranging from 5.00 to 5.75 per cwt and good to choice pigs. Cattle receipts 22 000 with prime fat steers 7.00 to 7.60 and cows 3.85 to 5.25. Sheep receipts 24 000 with wethers 4.25 to 4.40 and yearlings 4.50 to 5.00. Poultry and hay prices also listed for Timothy and prairie hay and feeding hay in Illinois Indiana and Wisconsin.
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Suffrage Convention Nears End As Sessions Close
Buffalo October 22 closing day of the fortieth annual National Woman Suffrage association convention ends with routine work cleared up. Delegates express satisfaction with what is conceded as one of the most successful gatherings.
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Buffalo
National Woman Suffrage Association
John A. Babcock Advertises Courtesy Deal
An old notice shows John A. Babcock advertising a square deal from the North American Commission Company. The terse line promises fair treatment and timely service to customers seeking a reliable arrangement.
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North American Commission Company
Missing Link in Ice Stock Scandal Unfolds in Morse Trial
In New York on October 22 the Morse Curtin trial heard witnesses detailing loans by the National Bank of North America to Miss Kate A Wilson secretary to Morse. Examiner Moxey traced a $125000 loan to Wilson, using the proceeds to buy Ice and other stock to back further loans and stock pools. Mrs Clementine Morse appeared in court with her son Harry as the case proceeded.
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Charles W. Morse
Alfred H. Curtin
Morse
Miss Wilson
National Bank of North America
American Ice Company
Clementine Morse
Curtis
The
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Princeton University
Great Conflict in Sugar Industry in Brazil
Washington reports a critical clash in Brazil between producing planters and factories and refiners. High duties and falling demand threaten consolidation, with a looming bumper crop and a sugar trust controlling domestic markets by regulating exports.
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Anderson
Rio
Brazil
Milton Crozier Father and Son Found Guilty of Counterfeiting
Thomas and Milton Crozier pleaded guilty before Magistrate Shields to uttering counterfeit bank notes at Oakville. The father received nine years, the son two years in the penitentiary. The Crosiers passed counterfeit United States and Canadian bills in New York state.
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Ont
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United States
New York State
National River and Harbor Congress Sets December Convention
The fifth annual convention of the National River and Harbor Congress is announced for December 9 to 11 at the New Willard in Washington. The group states it advocates a policy rather than a single project.
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National River and Harbor Congress
Congress
New Willard
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