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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1908
Page
16
Labor leaders from across the nation rally in Indianapolis for a mass meeting at Tepogaraph Temple to plan responses to Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison jail sentences. Telegrams to the White House condemn the ruling while trade officials denounce it and pledge support.
In Washington, Almas Temple distributes 1000 Christmas baskets to hungry households, with ham flour canned goods and more, aided by Salvation Army generosity for 300 families. Tickets and careful distribution are managed by William Long and Jannie Long. Salvation Army also serves 300 families with turkeys, bread and produce. A Christmas tree and toys will accompany gifts for children at the barracks.
In San Francisco, Abraham K Heuf, convicted of bribing a former supervisor to vote for an overhead trolley franchise with United Railways, had his sentence postponed by Superior Judge Lawler. The delay, to allow defense submissions, marks the third continuance since December 10 when Kent was found guilty by a jury. Lawler will sentence next Tuesday morning as motions and affidavits are addressed.
A, New York report quotes Justice Wright and ALF officers arguing constitutional rights protect free speech and press. They contend court orders cannot censor editorial comment or discussion of injunctions, and warn unconstitutional decrees carry no force.
W. 5. Carter of the Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen says Justice Wright's district court ruling on Gompers Mitchell Morrison shows court animus and condemns the decision as vindication for Gompers and the movement. He argues such judgments fuel support for the theory of class conscious political action and suggests Congress will respond when the party in power acts.
Birmingham, December 4. Alabama officers of the United Mine Workers of America sent a telegram to President Roosevelt protesting the conviction and sentence of Samuel Gompers, John Mitchell, and Frank Morrison. They argue the punishment violates the Constitution and suppresses free press and speech. Signatories include J. A McKennamer, J. D. Alemo, and W. B. Fairly.
Denver text reports William D. Haywood former secretary treasurer of the Western Federation of Miners argues the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia decision sentencing Gompers Mitchell and Morrigan will unite organized labor as a major factor. He predicts the reversal by the court of appeals.
Secretary Straus says fully one third of immigrants come with false hopes caused by ship company agents. He has convened labor union leaders to help place the unemployed and will spread accurate information across Europe about U.S. conditions. Receivers authorized to borrow. Norfolk, Va. December 17. Judge Waddill allowed the Norfolk and Southern receivers to borrow $78,000 on collateral notes to meet pressing obligations.
David Lubin, William Hill, William Stewart, and Dr. C C Clark will attend the general assembly of the International Institute of Agriculture in Rome as guests of the American ambassador. The group has been abroad about six weeks. The Rome venue features a grand colonial style building in Alla Broghese grounds with lavish interiors, amid ceremonies applauding scholars and diplomats.
Mrs George von L Meyer wife of the Postmaster General has arranged a Christmas entertainment for the children of Post Office Department officials and employees. The event at the New Masonic Temple includes music moving pictures pantomime and games with a Christmas tree and presents for every child under 12. Refreshments will be served and Mrs Meyer will be assisted by department officials. President Lewis of the United Mine Workers says he will back any legal appeal in the labor case and doubts Mitchell Campers or Morrison will serve jail time.
Article discusses persistent headaches linked to kidney inflammation and toxemia, noting Fulton’s Renal Compound as a primary treatment. It claims rapid improvement once tubule inflammation subsides, mentions hot baths and wine as aids, and advertises a free literature offer from Fulton Co. in San Francisco.
The Earl of Granard traveling with his fiancée Miss Beatrice Mills arrives on the Adriatic from Southampton. On board were Howard Gould, Prince Poetrocokine, Sir Thomas Firbanks, Sir Ed Stewart Hichardson and Lady Richardson, the Duchess Ella Revere, and the Comte de Strour.
Weather Bureau notes a warm air layer half a mile up at Mount Weather with 39 degrees aloft and 22 at surface. Wind northwest aloft and southeast at surface, with strong westerlies two miles up. A western storm center over the northern lake region brings rain and clearing waves, forecast for continued westward movement with mixed precipitation.
Frank R. Miller a 23 year old express driver from 730 Fourth Street NE was arrested by Central Office Detectives Evang Cox and O'Dea on grand larceny charges for stealing a purse jewelry and $175 from a woman named Anderson. Jewelry valued at 3500 recovered from his room with alleged link to New York origins. He faces arraignment today.
Postmaster Barnes in Washington reports record Christmas mail handling with outgoing mail, parcels, letters, and books dispatched in the last hours. Express services note unprecedented holiday rush as daily stamp income nears eight thousand dollars. A store manager says yesterday's business topped last year by 300 packages. Gifts to employees from Jackson Bros include fur coat and other prizes. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertises stomach and digestion benefits.
Special to The Washington Post reports Georgia convicts sent Governor Hokesmith a diamond-studded watch as a Christmas gift. They paid for it with earnings from extra time after daily tasks. The gift accompanied a message endorsing abolition of the convict lease system and reforms in the state system. A watch charm was also sent to Senator T. B. Felder, chair of the legislative committee that exposed the abuses.
President-elect Taft to use influence to push tariff revision through the House and veto it if the Senate raises duties. Delegates meet to draft a revenue heavy bill as protection for industries competing with foreign labor remains the keynote. The issue promises a strong Senate fight with profit interests under scrutiny and potential revenue losses cited from the Dingley era.
Gen Edg M Marble long time civil servant and former commissioner of patents died at his Hammond Court home at 9 yesterday morning after a two day illness. Born November 13 188, he served in the Civil War with the Third Michigan infantry as adjutant and later held several key posts in the Interior Department.
Gen Marble, long prominent in federal service, practiced law in New York and Washington. He held posts from Assistant Attorney General to commissioner of patents and acted as Indian affairs head when needed. Survived by wife and two sons H M Marble and Louis M Marble. Funeral at his home with burial in Arlington.
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