Supreme Court Ends Boycott Weapon in Loewe Case
The Supreme Court directs Connecticut courts to assess damages against Loewe & Co. of Danbury for a nationwide boycott by the United Hatters and the American Federation of Labor. The ruling bars boycotts affecting interstate trade and names Samuel Gompers as key to the federation’s actions, with damages possibly reaching tens of thousands of dollars and tied-up property at stake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuller
United Matters and Federation
Loewe & Co
Danbury, Conn
United Hatters
Ameica
United States
D. E. Loewe
Danbury
Supreme Court
District Court
Connecticut
Hatters' Union
Loewee& Co
American Federationist
Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
Federarionist
Talen
Court of Appeals
Samuel Gompérs
Sameme Court
Loewe
Samuel Gompera
American Federation of Labor
Railroad Loses Its Case in Supreme Court
The Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railway Co. lost to Thomas Doughty as the U S Supreme Court ruled on when the railroad free right of way on public lands takes effect. Doughty had homesteaded after the line map was approved June 17, 1902, and after construction began in July. The North Dakota court had awarded Doughty 1100 dollars, a decision the U S Supreme Court affirmed. Justice McKenna wrote the opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railway Company
Thomas Doughty
States Supreme Court
Doughty
Allroad
North Dakota
Sait
Bing
Supreme Court of
Federal Supreme Court
Justica McKenna
Supreme Court strikes down employers liability and boycott rulings
Recent decisions recount the Supreme Court rulings on a range of labor cases. It declares the employers liability law unconstitutional and invalidates Erdman arbitration act restrictions on discharging union members. It also assesses the hatmakers boycott by the American Federation of Labor as a restraint of trade under the Sherman act.
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Supreme Court
Obscure obituary notice with unclear details and dates
Fragmented notice lists names and dates such as February 3 1908 and February 3 with funeral details. The text references Peterstars papers and various mispelled names and locations, but the events and specifics are obscured by garbled OCR.
Funeral Directors and Embalmers Services Listed
A clustered listing of Washington DC funeral homes and embalmers with addresses and contact numbers. Notable names include W R Speare 640 F Street NW and Thos A Costello along with George P Zurhorst and R F Harvey Sons offering 24 hour service and modern crematory facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Costello
Avery
Geo
P. Zurhorst
East Capitol
J. William Lee
API Fihumer
Priras
Pemeyleamia
Roepemda
ST. NW
John R. Wright Co
Povesul
One Owner May Sell Land in Two-Owner Case
The U S Supreme Court ruled yesterday against the Missouri Valley Land Company and the Town Railroad Land Company in cases involving Asmus Wiese and Carsten Wrich. The decision affirmed Nebraska’s view that when one tenant conveys a whole estate in warranty and the grantee holds exclusive possession, the co-tenant’s title is adversely affected. Justice Whitley noted the governing rules applied to the main road grant also controlled its branches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miasour Valley Land Company
Town Railroad Land Company
Asmus Wiese
Carsten Wrich
United States Supreme Court
Nebraska
Wiesa
Winch
Union Pacific
Ane
Nebraska Supreme Court
Nebraska Court
Whity Leld
Pirated Books Barred in Supreme Court Decision
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a ruling in United Dictionary Co v Merriam Co. The decision centers on copy right of a well known dictionary and protection when a publisher prints a foreign edition without U.S. copyright notice. Merriam Co. won as foreign publication with the same plates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Dictionary Company
Merriam Company
United States Supreme Court
United States
Merriams
England
Merriiams
Supreme Court
Seven Killed by Explosion at Van Allen Mill
Seven men are dead and more than a dozen injured after a boiler explosion at Van Allen & Co rolling mill in Sunbury near Northumberland. Names listed include Grant Reedman and Elward Kreps among the dead. several workers are badly burned or scalded. The building and machinery were wrecked, with an estimated loss of 175,000. the mill had just reopened after a three month shutdown.
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Sunbury
Aimeg
van Allen & Co
Northumberland
Here
Grant Reednme
Elward Kreps
William Brouse
Samuuwl Sarvis
Ruval Clark
Join Scilolvin
Tity
Thomas Joner
Slagte
Licensed to Marry Marriages Listed in Virginia Notices
A fragmented notice lists multiple license entries with names ages and counties from Virginia and nearby areas. It includes George L Miley and Gladys Peregoy in Lynchburg and other couples with ministers or officiants noted, indicating pending marriage licenses.
Health Office Deaths Report From Local Records
A health office record lists numerous deaths reported by 13 pm February 2. Names include Margaret J Ward 24, Albert Heart 35, Julie A Smith 43, George T Langdon 51, Walur A English 28, Edward L McClelland 52, Mary I Thompson 64, Clemente Fayne 30, Margaret Hradley 72, George W Posey 44, Charles H Harker 3 months, and Joseph I Daraard 4 days, with addresses such as 2d and Gatane, 401 BH Capitol wt, 1023 Mashave Ne, 421 G st onw, and several others. ages range from newborn to 72 years.
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Scmohel
Margaret J. Ward
Gatane
Albert Heart
Emarganey Hoopla
R Reynolds
Capitol
Julie A. Smith
Jackzon
Angonatin
George T. Langdon
Mashave
John §. Bland
Ralph M. Rice
Edward L. McClelland
Franklin Keithley
Mary I. ‘Thompson
Georgetown U
Clemente Fayne
Paare
Margaret Hradley
At. Ne
Yerra Cline H. Montcalm
Arthur St
Anacastia
Charlon B. Kester
George W. Posey
Thirty-firet St. Nw
Charles H. Harker
St. Nw
Thaw’s Visit Highlights Matteawan Controversy
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw and Daniel O Reilly visit Harry K Thaw at Matteawan State Hospital as alienists assess his mental state. Thaw’s counsel vows stiff opposition to any release, with Jerome preparing to fight for continued confinement and habeas corpus efforts eyed in New York courts.
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Harry
Jerome
Pouglkeepsie
N. Y
Harry K. Thaw
Matteawan State Hospital
Allen W. Ferris
New York State
Thaw
Ferris Sald
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Daniel O'Reilly
New York
Wilmington saloon rule bars late hours and free lunches
Consternation grips Wilmington saloon keepers as the Court of General Sessions for Newcastle County demands bars close from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. and offer only three free drinks. No licensed house may operate more than one drinking bar, with license renewal denied for violations.
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Wilmington
Del
Court of General Sessions
Newcastle County
Boy Strangles His Mother Shocking Syracuse Incident
In Syracuse on February 3 William Gray eighteen summonsed police claiming he killed his mother Clara Gray. Officers found her dead from strangulation yet he said she lunged at him with a razor causing a small arm wound. He restrained her then fled alarm for an hour. He told his brother and police Mother is done for I have killed her. Neighbors describe Mrs Gray as hysterical and possibly insane. Gray, a stenographer, had recently worked at City Hall and was regarded as erratic.
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Harry
William Thaw
Perhane
Evane
Jelliffe
Thaw
Supreme Court
Syracuse
Wiliam HL
Clara Gray
Strangula Gon
Gray
Flor
Grey
Plans Home Rule Bill Peer Breaks From Unionists
Earl Dudley former lord lieutenant of Ireland breaks with coercion policy, opposing land division tactics and urging conciliatory remedies. Birrell in Commons rejects immediate crimes act, says unrest stems from land woes and unwilling landlords sell untenanted lands at high prices.
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Earl Dudley
Ireland
London
Hove
Herbert H. Asquith
Tof
Earl of Dudley
Mr. Balfour
House of Lords
England
Irien
House of Commons
Augustine Birrell
Birrell
Coffee as an intellectual drink in French press review
Dr Valentin Nalpasse of Paris discusses coffee in a French article on its benefits for the organism. He cites Fontenelle Voltaire Buffon Parry and Napoleon examples to argue moderation boosts brain function and energy, warns against excessive use, and notes coffee can aid temperance efforts.
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Indianapola
Valentin Nalpasse
Paris
Ia Ae
France
Fontenelle
Voltaire
Buffon
Capt. Parry
Nalpasse
Elizabeth Durieux
Court of
Coffe
Napoleon I
Black Hand Tries Murder in Pottsville Attack on Antonio De Salvo
Italian members of the Slack Hand attempted to kill Antonio De Salvo a wealthy Pottsville contractor early today as they fired at his home. Joseph Riotto neighbor fired back wounding him as De Salvo had ignored a blackmail note demanding 1000 dollars. Police investigate with full force.
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Potteville
Slack Hand
Antonio de Salvo
de Salvo
Joseph Riotto
de Salva
Alotto
Tiemen
False bank rumors spur police and Pinkertons inquiry
Rumors aimed at triggering bank runs were spread by telephone to depositors. The American Bankers Association called in Pinkertons and police to identify the culprits, with links to Goslin and his prior Brooklyn Rapid Transit raid. Investigators monitor Wall Street brokers suspected of profiting from a bear market. The crime is a felony with potential fines up to 5,000 dollars and three years in prison.
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Washington Post
New York
Pinkertons
American Bankers’ Association
American Bankers' Association
McCafferty
Wall Street
Goslin
Alfred J. R. Goslin
Brooklyn
Woman's Life Threatened In Murder Trial
Mary Campbell testified at the McDonald murder trial that Webster Guerin choked Mrs. McDonald over money on Drexel Boulevard near Forty third Street. Campbell said Guerin threatened to kill her, later saying he could shoot to kill if the husband was told. Millie Lagen overheard a similar quarrel in Prairie Du Chien with Guerin warning to tell if the old man learned of the demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mary 3. Campbell
McDonald
Webster Guerin
Guerin
Talking Canary of New Brunswick Stirs Boston Visit
Prof Underwood hears a talking canary said to belong to a New Brunswick driver. The bird, raised in a kitchen, vocalizes only when a broom swishes, reciting phrases like Rise my sweet Becky and Kiss me dear. The driver brought the canary to Boston from Plaster Rock to prove its chatter.
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Boston Transcript
Tnet
Underwood
New Brunswick
Becky
Boston
Plaster Rock
Hill
Thhe Pierce Building
Trinity Place
Choice Homes For Sale In Washington Heights Bargain
A series of Washington Heights listings offers several nearly new residences priced around 99 750 to 3500 with multiple baths hot water heat modern kitchens and ample living space. Properties claim location advantages near 18th Calvert and Sheridan Circle with phrases about suburban land trades and estate sales.
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Washington Heights
18Th
Calvert
Germ infected Rabbits Stolen Alarm Neighbors Near Hospital
The article reports a theft from Dr. Nathaniel Allison's laboratory where twelve rabbits inoculated with contagious germs were missing. The incident sparked fear of retribution and prompted warnings to local grocers and pawnbrokers to verify health status before selling any rabbits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel Allison
Martha Parson Hospital
Whch
Allison
Start a Bank Account for Your Children
Bank advertises opening accounts for children with guidance from officers on safe profitable investments when deposit funds are sufficient. It notes four million six hundred thousand nine hundred dollars capital and surplus and offers 2 percent interest on checking accounts.
Vivisection Horrors Move Nottingham Audience
The New York Herald reports Dr Charles Bell Taylor's Nottingham address detailing brutal animal experiments. A dog torn by nerves and heated, rabbits subjected to electricity, and a piano of repeated brain extractions led to prolonged agony and death, provoking strong emotional reactions.
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New York Herald
Nottingham
Charles Bell Taylor
Latour
Bell
Majendie
Rey
Fenntesa
Orde
Lancet
M. Richet
Furmsiel
London
Royal Commission
Pfinger
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Department of Justice
Taike
Haniel Davenport
Bridgeport
Denn
Congress
Kentucky
Night Riders
Justine Fuller
Prorom
Justice Fuller
Erle
Neva
Ft I
Peruite
Unite
Circe
Railroad
United States Uproni Court
Esterday
Hamlerlean
Casa
Cyrewit
Secuet Elreult
Terath
Saurday
Apo Om
Milnes
Eley Fi
Drinicarrd
Trogr
Astra c
Maiaday
Peterstars
Lis
Poundry
I. Chien
Samaybrary
Ee Sirens
Fb Seweran
GR Beloved
Wrasea
Jos Eye Ceil
Jeremy Iyenne
Peta
Foot Charsh
Marie Comerory
Helitives
Gtlent
Meeeday Vehruire
Cuizaretel
Soneon
Smith
Tate
Lottnok
Arlingten
W. R. Speare
F Street
N. W
WM. H. Sardo & CO
AL Dnb
Tors and Baalmer Manel
Lincoln
Sergeon
Tors Call
Blackistones
14Th & H Sts
Geo. C. Shaffer
Florist
Tenn
Gude
Northwest
To-Kalon Wine Co
Main
14Th St. N.W
George L. Miley
Gladys Peregoy
Nth
Lynchburg
Vann Ray
James E. Irving
Edward J Suser
Haskle Minor
McNolt
Lateness Nood
G. W. Lee
Wtarry A. Pierce
Willanapart
Alleo Fee
GC Cartan
Luther Y Saunderst
Chantles
Emma Vo Orin
Cross Heads
TW. Smith
Daniel M. Clark
Ora W. Murray
Broxe Murray
Drury E. Miles
Kathering EB. Lelich
Bork
Richmond
Bundy
JP Deecey Washington
Allee Gasking
Tate Toliver
Mary
Austin
Health Office Record
Lunacy Commission
Evelyn
Matteawan
Fishkill Landing
Holland House
Fishkill
Lamb
Yunamb
Phrysteiana
Boy
Black Hand
Defender
Opticians
Canary
Choice Homes
Orlek
Townstone
Seepoon
Mass. Ave
Sheridan Circle
Longves
Euclid Street
Dupont Circle
HALY
Uts
Stone & Fairfax
New York Ave
Eee
Orous
North
Scotland
Peter
ODD Stories BY
WIRE
Turng
Harrisburg
John Hemule
Hemule
Business West
Virginia
Hiawasse
Pulaski County
John Meredith
Philadelphia
Robert Smith
University Hospital
Wil
Bia Akull
Lale
American Security and Trust Company
Fifteenth and
Pennsylvania Avenue
Charles J. Bell
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