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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1908
Page
1
Supreme Court declares section of the June 1, 1898 act unconstitutional. It prohibits dismissal of employees for union membership, signaling a broad limit on anti union measures and affecting workers and railroad companies nationwide. The ruling marks a far reaching decision in labor law.
The article discusses Coppage v. Adair and the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on whether Congress may criminalize discharge of an employee solely for union membership. It covers the right of employers to discharge, protection against discrimination, and the constitutional basis, noting Justices' opinions and dissenters. It also mentions a railroad staff travel detail at the end.
The Supreme Court rules section 10 violates the fifth amendment, protecting liberty and property in labor contracts. It holds governments cannot compel hiring or firing, and that workers may quit or employers may discharge for any reason, preserving equal rights in labor relations. Justice McKenna dissents, Holmes favors broader Congressional power to encourage unions. The decision impacts pending labor legislation and drew immediate government interest.
Detroit inmate Miss Mary McGlynn at Eloise faces a $25000 legacy if she can prove she is mother of Edward McGlynn, who died in Louisville after leaving Detroit months ago. Leo Baxter, administrator of the deceased's estate, asserts the dead man was her son, with funds deposited in a bank and interest paid on accounts.
Paris reports show Delcasse’s speech accusing Germany of a bluff during the Morocco crisis sparked interpellations on Morocco in the Chamber of Deputies. Debates reveal support for government policy while rumors claim Delcasse resigned over Anglo French negotiations. A Cologne Gazette inspired article questions timing of Delcasse’s return to politics. At Frankfort, Ky, no quorum halted a US Senate ballot.
A Congo Free State expedition led by I Dorsey Mohun seeking American investment was attacked by natives and forced to withdraw. The group included S P Verner and A Chester Beatty among others, aiming to pave way for rubber, mining, and railroad concessions.
A basement fire at the Mayer building in Chicago spread rapidly, killing one firefighter and injuring over twenty others. Property loss exceeds two million dollars as both the seven story Mayer building and the adjacent Hotel Florence at 163 167 Adams Street collapse, with a fire company trapped in the ruins. Rescue teams recovered all but one firefighter, James Cullaher, whose body is believed buried in the debris.
A major fire in Portland halted business as a brick block housing wholesale firms burned early this morning. Police kept lines to prevent risk from falling walls while losses climb to about 383000 with 10 000 in insurance. Key firms affected include Milliken Cousens & Co PF Cox & Son Parker Thomis & Co and Ruse Excleth & Ingalls with varying insured amounts. Cause of the blaze remains unconfirmed.
Gen Keifer told an Ohio Republican Association gathering in Ga R Nail J W Bell chaired the meeting. He praised Ohio’s contributions to national leadership and said the state would yield the nation its near president, but made no direct reference to Foraker or Taft in the presidential race. Keifer predicted a great Republican victory.
Frank H Hitchcock plans to retire from the post office on February 1 and may join Taft's campaign. Although no official notice has been filed, it is believed he will become a Taft manager after leaving government service.
Carson News reports Nevada assembly approved a police bill by 31 to 7 after noon session. Senate previously passed it. If signed by the governor, it creates a State police to respond first to Goldfield disturbances and any outbreak beyond local authorities. The force could reduce the need for U S regulars at Goldfield.
Henry Gassaway Davis, former West Virginia senator, has fully recovered from a recent illness. He had been confined to his Shoreham apartment for several days due to a severe cold contracted last week and managed to walk to his 1517 H Street NW office yesterday to handle lingering business matters.
The cruiser South Dakota built at Union Iron Works was put into commission today at Mare Island Navy Yard California. Captain Fox commands the ship and will likely sail to San Francisco for several days before proceeding to Magdalena Bay for target practice.
Rev Daniel Hugh Verder, curate of St Augustines Church in East Houston Street, plans a musical comedy to hit Broadway. He has written lyrics and verses for a piece blending gaiety with darker alley life, aiming to outshine The Troubles of a Working Girl and attract major producers. He lost his work once on Sixth Avenue, but sees omen in its recovery and envisions more verses to follow. Verder cites his poems The Snow Bride and The Great White Way as proof of his talent.
New York Jan 27 Morris E Jesup who died last Wednesday left 1 000 000 to the American Museum of Natural History in New York. Additional cash gifts totaling 115 500 go to a library and three churches. Bequests extend to friends servants and family, with Mrs Jesup to receive the residuary estate. Probate will be delayed for several days while the total value of the estate is determined. J 8. Government Pays Johnson Bros. A premium on coal buy our coal delected coal and save money. Office 1312 Fat.
The Vanderbilt mansion wedding of Gladys Vanderbilt to Count Laszlo Szechenyi drew about 300 guests, with police controlling crowds along Fifth Avenue. The ceremony in the mansion featured orchids and palms, a 60 musician orchestra, and an elaborate procession before the couple departed for Grand Central Station. The event, described as theatrical in its splendor, included royal overtones with ambassador presence and a grand reception.
Waterbury Conn Jan 27 Representative H T Bannon of Ohio told the chamber of commerce that publicity given to trust prosecutions harms business. He likened it to hunting bears with a brass band and urged restored confidence, warning against painting all corporations with the same brush.
Attornies for the Christian Science Church say Mrs Mary Baker Eddy’s sudden Brookline residence has no link to pending or expected lawsuits. Reporters describe curious crowds at the estate and note Eddy’s daily drives, with officials stating the move aligns with returning to the mother church in Newton.
A new through train system on the Brooklyn Bridge replaces old shuttle tracks to ease rush hour crowding. The inauguration night featured a heavy crash as unfamiliar passengers struggled with the new arrangement, causing a jam at both ends. Brooklyn elevated trains will now run by electric power across the bridge, enabling service to any Brooklyn destination from the New York terminal.
Louis D Good man aged thirty six a lawyer poet and journalist is dead by self inflicted poisoning carbolic acid He had previously attempted suicide last July by cutting his throat saying the world is for men of action not dreamers The McComas sale continues at Sloan's today and tomorrow with auctions at 11 am and 3 pm The law library of Ludge McComas will be sold tonight at 8 o'clock.
Five presidential hopefuls gather at the Capitol with Taft among the speakers while Bryan visits Washington. A rumor of a withdrawal committee circulates. Bryan says no committee has acted and he will stay in the race if the party rank and file choose him. He maintains no single candidate is chosen as his running mate and continues discussions with Democratic leaders.
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