Attacks Labor Move Calls Unionism A Monopoly
C W Post of Battle Creek Michigan, president of the National Citizens Industrial Association, attacks Gompers on labor questions. He argues public officials must oppose labor or any trust that harms the community and warns citizens will back nontrust candidates. He describes citizens associations as defenses against labor trusts and calls for self protection against corporate dominance in elections.
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Mx. Gompers
C. W. Post
Battle Creek
Mich
National Citizens’ Industrial Association
Labor Trust
Labor’ Congress
McComas
Vertons
Ue Lator Trust
Bern
Beng
Siress
National
Ciizens
Iriduateialation of
America
Headquar
New York
Arar
Iiusenship
Amerlcan
Citizens’ Association
Rama
Che Chigens’ Industrial Association
Gompers
Igbor
Open Hearing Set for Interstate Coal and Oil Study
The Interstate Commerce Commission will hold the first hearing of its coal and oil investigation in Philadelphia on Tuesday April 10 at 11 a.m. The inquiry will examine the Eastern bituminous fields, ownership, operations, and the role of freight lines in moving traffic to tidewater. Pennsylvania Railroad's W W Atterbury and Joseph G Searles along with Philadelphia and Reading's Theodore Voorhees will attend.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
United States Court Rooms
Philadelphia
Tidewater
Pennsylvania
Reading
T ““Welhave
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
W. W. Atterbury
Lectures On Gardens Highlight School Efforts Without Funds
Miss Sipe of Franklin Public School spoke on "School Gardening" at the Spanish Claims Commission rooms. She described Washington's progress with no money, urged funding, and shared successes, failures, and vivid stereopticon demonstrations to show civic betterment through city schools. Macfarland pledged support and urged a $1,000 appropriation to continue the project, praising Miss Sipe’s sacrifice for the children.
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Miss Sipe
Franklin Public School
Spanish Claims Commission
Sipe
Washington
Miss Sipé
Tae
Higa
Missa Sipe
Len Gays
Madarlana
House of Representatives
Surmer
Department of Agriculture
Overruled Motion to Direct Verdict in Greene and Gaynor Case
Savannah Ga April report shows Judge Speer overruled a defense motion to direct a not guilty verdict in Greene and Gaynor, with Gen Barr opening the argument and several lawyers awaiting recess before continuing. The trial likely won’t reach the jury until mid week, with further arguments slated by Erwin Meldrimi Adams and government counsel. Taft to Speak at Waterbury and Yale lectures noted in nearby items.
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Savannah
Speer
Gen
Barr
Osborne
Erwin
Col
Meldrimi
Government Printing Office to Overhaul and Trim Force
Public Printer Stillings announced a full overhaul of the Government Printing Office with a new top to bottom book production system and department consolidations. A hundred printers were discharged yesterday, with more furloughs and possible further layoffs as work declines and summer orders shrink. Patrick Byrnes resigned as bindery foreman amid the shake-up. no immediate replacement.
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St Hinga
Stilings
Hindery
Stillings
Patrick Byrnes
Byrnes
Charwoman Seeks Saturday Rest Abruptly Over Faith
Secretary Honaparte faced a case about a Seventhday Adventist charwoman who observes Saturday as rest day. He ordered a reply stating the government cannot accommodate religious beliefs when scheduling work and cannot excuse employees from duties on required days.
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Honaparte
South Americans Fear Hague Conference Date Change
South American diplomats claim Russia fixed July to start the second Hague conference to sideline the Pan American congress, and they say they will not attend. The State Department calls the date only a suggestion to suit many countries, not yet decided.
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Hague
Pan- American Congress
Russia
The
State Department
Wille
the Hague
Ria
Pan-American Congress
Rio
Col Eckerson Dead Retired Lieutenant Colonel Dies in Oregon
War Department notified death of Lieut Col Theodore J Eckerson retired at Portland Oregon April 4 He enlisted as private in 188 and served as military store keeper Ordnance Department 1903 to March 21 1905 promoted major and quartermaster January 1881 retired by operation of law at age sixty four January 22 1985 Brevet major March 21 1865 for meritorious services in the Quartermaster's Department.
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War Department
Theodora J. Eckerson
Portland
Oreg
Eckerson
Will yields million estate to Chicago daughter Miss Zelin
The late Levi Bierrick died March 4 and probate was filed. His estate valued at $1,000,000 includes Chicago real estate and 180 acres near Ocodomonco Wisconsin. The entire inheritance goes to his daughter and sole direct heir Miss Zelin Mervicis. A proposed office for Secretary of the Reclamation Bureau would be created in the Interior Department pending favorable House report, with a salary of 3800.
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Chicago
Levi
Bierrick
Ocodomonco
Wis
Zelin
Mervicis
Reclamation Bureau
Interior Department
House Committee On Irrigation of Atld
Appomattox Day Memorial Honors Gen Grant
A memorial meeting by Encampment No.89 at Union Veteran Legion Hall marks Appomattox Day. Col Nickerson delivers opening remarks, Chaplain Thompson offers prayer, and Comrade Beebe sings. Attendees include Sister Weiss, Chaplain Conden, Pitman, Mrs Tanner, Henry Sanford, Lieut Col Hartley, and more. collectors view Gen Grant souvenirs at the National Museum amid anniversary interest.
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Appomattox
Union “Veteran Legion
Pennsylvania Avenue
Sister Weiss
H. N. Conden
Bils. Pitman
Ladies of the
U. S. Uz
Tanner
Legion of Laval
Henry Sanford
Col. Hartley
Tweedale
J. Edwin Browne
J. Edwin Browne, of the 7 MW. Uy
Mya
Emma Donnahue
Legion ‘of Loyal Women
Gen. Grant
Gen. Lee
National Museum
Romance Behind Suit Love and Pathos in Weaver Case
District Supreme Court records reveal a free negro Mary Smith and Nathaniel Weaver’s marriage amid Civil War disruptions. Church wedding notes, property disputes, and former slave owners’ testimony illuminate the case as executors seek estate in Ninth Street NW property valued at 310000.
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District Supreme Court
George Weaver
Mary Weaver
Loys
Mary C. Smith
Nathaniel. Weaver
Plates Weaver
Mary .Weaver
Mary. Smith
Nathaniel Weaver
Siace
Virginia
Attameus Bheehyani
Ambrose
Newtraniel
Mary C. ‘Smith
Nace
Thomas Gold
Mary C
Che
Whipple
Mathaniel Weaver
Fig
Alexander B. Hagner
Washington
Pittsburg
Weaver
Bae
Stenaadonk
Mary
Smith
Ninth Street
Tis
Donations Boost Charity Budget for Next Season
The Associated Charlies report a $1,000 gift from Mrs. George Westinghouse and additional contributions totaling hundreds of dollars. These funds, plus pledged future payments, cover expenses through the upcoming season start as treasurer John Joy Eden notes. Jane Bancroft Robinson will speak on Porto Rico at Metropolitan L. E. Church tomorrow at 8 p.m. Services are under the Woman's Home Missionary Board.
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Associated Charlies
George Westinghouse
John Joy Eden
G Street
Dink
George’ Weatinghouse
J. F. Quinton
Florence ‘A. Eds
Leo Vogel
Bitzaci Hutebin
Aonj
Jefferson’ R
Eam
F. Neilgan
Thomas
Gam
Dane Dunsan
Rebacex W. Cash
J. Dougla Cameron
Sandr Jorge Mung
CH. Carlton
Lev P. Morton
Emly Young O'Bren
L A. Baver
Charles E. Whitehead
Charles Wi Kuta
Eayth M Berwick
Jane Bancroft Robinson
Porto Rico
Amorrow
Euapires
Woman's Home Missionary Bock
Excise Board Debate Draws Hundreds Before DC Commissioners
A crowded public hearing on a bill to create a new excise board in the District drew about 200 men and women from temperance and religious groups. Supporters argued for keeping the present board. Simon Welt led the opposition, warning against broader Prohibition aims and criticizing the Anti Saloon League.
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Anti- Saloon League
Anti-aloan League
Simon Welt
Welt
Arti-Saloon League
Wol
Sara
Pir
Excise Board
Wolf
Washington
America
Blakemore
Senate
Texina
Alro- Chat
Ain
Ashment
Spezia
Shoemaker
Spence Minsey
Ita Mattiods
Zeb. Copp
Cy Poy ‘Doney
William F. Downey
R ., Bennett
Maj
H. A. Hall
Mn Arnard
Citizens Oppose the Bilt Condemnation Plan
A protest was filed yesterday by the district’s president and attorneys against creating a new board to condemn unsanitary properties. The group claims due process was not provided and seeks to be heard before a district committee.
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Agne
Indians Like Stage Trouble On Fort Show Denial
Fragmentary account notes military authorities denying a request to stage a show or contingent at Fort Help with Geronimo tied to the broader war context. The article hints at refusals and possible relocations while referencing a western show and wartime constraints.
Banker's Will Fragments Mention Estate Share
Fragmented OCR notes reference a banker’s will and distribution of a deceased person’s estate. Names appear unclear but mention a son-in-law and shares tied to a lot, with references to executors and heirs in a Ben area and a Lincoln locality.
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Frederick Ier
Lincoln
Petinye
Ben' Eee Bower
Ana Rae ‘Alge
Mana
Stier
R. Blarids
Gorky to be treated as other aliens upon arrival
Paris reports Maxim Gorky the Russian writer may reach the United States aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm II. Immigration Commissioner General Bargent stated no action to deport is planned unless evidence appears. Officials noted his alleged offense was against his own believed government, not against current organized government.
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Paris
Maxim Gorky
Tha Ateamer
Kaiser
United States
Gorky
Rusel
Gppras
Sion
Berar Et
New York
National Executive Convention closes with segregatio n debate
The National Executive Convention of Women adjourned after a five day session in Toledo with resolutions urging the abolition of vice segregation and a call for the exchange of extraditable bribers with Japan. Chicago will host next year. Knoxville Presbytery favored shared canons.
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Toledo
Ohio
Chiedgo
T. of Columbi
Chugeh Union
Knoxville
Tenn
Knoxville ‘Presbytery
Southern Presbyth
Indictments Upheld in Land Fraud Case In Oregon California
The District Court of Appeals affirmed the lower court, holding the indictments against Frederick A. Hyde and John A. Benson for conspiracy to defraud the United States in land grants in Oregon and California sufficiently definite. The case is remanded for further proceedings and trial by jury, likely not before the October term due to docket constraints. Oregon Portland April. Hilbert Hithere and J L Beckhusen, two stockmen, were arrested on federal land fraud indictments, with many more arrests expected following.
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District, Court of Appeals
Tjustice McComas
di ‘Supreme
Art
Frederick A. Hyde
John A ‘Benson
United States
Oregon
California
District Supreme Court
Criminal Court
Portland
Greg
F. Hithere
JL. Beckhusen
Hilbert
Beckhusert
Famben
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Taft
Waterbury
Civil Service Reform Association
Waterfury
Conn
Yale
Senate Committee On
Bonaparte
Adventist
Charwoman
Col. Eckerson
Arpy
Mrs.Robinson
Sgore Excise Board
Frank, Madigan
C. Beonerd
Deponal
W. ‘T. Whalen
Mi ‘West
Wild West SS
Fort’ Stir
Froin
Caplainia
Bac
Éuse
Geronimo
Will
Alter
Not Debar
Bacploves
Wemaid Narsu
Board of Arbitration
Japan
Tokyo
Atia
Kensington
Martin Bros
Pa. Ave. N. W
Lamont Street
Heights
BROS
Peanlsylvania ‘Ave. N
Court of Appeals
Dante Willow
Bethesda Electric Road
Ave. H.W
Peoples’ Savings Bank
14Th St. N. W
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