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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1908
Page
16
Supreme Court declares section of the June 1 1898 act unconstitutional prohibiting dismissals of employees for union membership. Court holds broad ruling upholds workers and companies rights and signals far-reaching impact on labor relations.
The case upholds that discharging an employee for labor organization membership is a protected right. It discusses Coppage, Adair, and the railway context, noting the Supreme Court's view on whether Congress can criminalize firing an employee solely for union membership and the constitutional limits on anti-union actions.
The court held section 10 of the 1898 act unconstitutional, striking at the liberty to sell labor and to hire terms, and found no interstate commerce power to criminalize discharge for union membership. Justice McKenna dissented, Holmes urged broader constitutional interpretation, and the administration faced disappointment as Congress weighs substitute labor legislation.
Detroit reports Miss Mary McGlynn, long an inmate of Wayne County poorhouse Eloise, may inherit $25,000 if she proves she is mother of Edward McGlynn who died in Louisville. Edward, a wireworker, left Detroit for Louisville months ago and has had no contact. Leo Baxter, administrator of the estate, asserts the dead man was Mrs McGlynn’s son and notes funds deposited in banking and Union Trust Co with interest paid on all accounts under treasury control.
Paris reports a heated Interpellation on Morocco after M Delcasse reasserted that France would not normalize Morocco. Speakers defend the government's stance amid threats and rival claims, while Berlin reacts to old Anglo French talks. In Kentucky, no US Senate ballot due to no quorum.
Brussels reports state that an American expedition led by I Dorsey Mohun seeking Congo Free State concessions was attacked by locals and forced to withdraw. The party included S P Verner and A Chester Beatty among others, with aims tied to rubber, mining, and rail concessions for American investors. A separate note from New York describes Florence Caliche leaping to death after losing about 2060 dollars in a financial venture, while her daughter Tillie Callene details the circumstances and a planned city hall marriage license for the daughter and her fiancé.
A deadly blaze at 163 167 Adams Street in Chicago destroyed the Mayer building and the Hotel Florence early today. One firefighter is believed killed, over twenty injured, and property losses exceed two million dollars as walls collapsed trapping and killing a full fire company except for one rescuer. The fire started in the Mayer basement and spread rapidly aided by a north wind, reducing both structures to smoldering ruins.
A major fire in Portland destroyed a brick block housing wholesale firms. Police kept crowds back to prevent injury and allow emergency work. Estimated losses total about 383000 with 4100 000 insured. Principal firms include Milliken Cousens Co Cox Son Parker Thomis Co and Ruse Excleth Ingalls with varying insured amounts. Cause of the fire is under investigation.
Gen Keifer told an Ohio Republican Association gathering in Ga R Nail J W Bell presiding that Ohio would “go close to the country it’s near President” and be ready to give the nation all its Presidents after, but he did not name either Senator Foraker or Secretary Taft as the party’s presidential candidate. He predicted a great Republican victory.
Frank H Hitchcock plans to retire as First Assistant Postmaster General on February 1 and may join Taft’s campaign team as a campaign manager. The move follows discussion of his future in government service and acceptance of a Taft campaign role is widely anticipated.
Carson News reports the Nevada police bill passed the assembly 31 to 7 after already passing the Senate. If signed by the governor the bill creates a state police to handle Goldfield crises and any outbreaks beyond local control, potentially ending 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 but was able to walk to his office at 1517 H Street NW yesterday to handle matters awaiting him.
The cruiser South Dakota built at Union Iron Works was placed in commission at Mare Island Calon January 27. Her commander is Capt Fox who will likely go to San Francisco briefly before proceeding to Magdalena Bay for target practice.
Rev Daniel Hugh Verder of St Augustine's Church in East Houston Street plans to write a musical comedy to hit Broadway. He has drafted lyrics and verses for a piece inspired by alley life, seeks to blend gaiety with darker notes, and hopes Shuberts and others will move on it. He recovered his accidental lost manuscript and believes his work could echo Great White Way themes while staying original.
Morris and Jesup estate leaves $1,000,000 to the American Museum of Natural History in New York. Additional gifts total $115,400 to a library and three churches. Bequests to friends, servants, and family members, with residuary estate to Mrs. Jesup. Probate pending as the estate’s total value is determined.
The Washington Post reports the wedding of Gladys Vanderbilt to Count Laszlo Szechenyi at the Vanderbilt mansion on Fifth Avenue. Police controlled a large crowd as the bride left for Grand Central, with orchids, palms, and a 60 musician orchestra defining a lavish ceremony.
Representative H T Bannon of Ohio argued that publicity given to trust prosecutions harms the business climate. He compared the attack to hunting bears with a brass band and urged restoring confidence in commerce and ending broad condemnation of all corporations.
Attorney for the Christian Science Church says Mrs Eddy’s Concord departure is unrelated to any lawsuits. Mrs Eddy settles at a Brookline home near the Mother Church, drives daily with a police escort of sorts, while bystanders watch. No plans to dodge legal actions are indicated. officials say the move is to be closer to the church headquarters.
A new electric through train system on the Brooklyn Bridge replaced the old shuttle tracks today to reduce rush hour crowding. Inauguration night saw a heavy crash as passengers unfamiliar with the new arrangement struggled. Brooklyn elevated trains will now cross the bridge at all hours, allowing travel to any Brooklyn destination from the New York terminal.
Louis D Good man a thirty six year old lawyer poet and journalist committed death by own action today in St Louis by taking carbolic acid He had previously attempted suicide last July by cutting his throat explaining the world has places only for men of action not dreamers The McComas sale continues at Sloan's today and tomorrow with sales at 11 am and 3 pm The law library of Judge McComas will be sold this evening at 8 o'clock.
Five presidential aspirants attend Capitol events including Taft and Bryan. Reported dinners host Democratic leaders and a Newlands invitation prompts discussion of Bryan potentially withdrawing. Bryan says no committee urged withdrawal and he would accept the nomination if party rank and file support him, underscoring his candidacy remains unresolved amid ongoing political maneuvering.
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