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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1911

Page

9

Labor Leaders Respond to Supreme Court Ruling

Samuel Gompers arrived from New York expressing gratification at the high court reversing the lower tribunal but disappointed that the court did not settle the core issue. He defends the sentences as unjust and notes improved relations with Bucks Stave and Range Company while cautioning against civil action.

Samuel Iompers New York Yesterda Supreme Court CL Am Mitchell Madison Gompers Bucks Stave and Range Company Federation

Labor Leaders Cleared as Buck Stove Won’t Sue

Buck's Stove and Range Company will not sue Samuel Gompers John Mitchell or Frank Morrison and is on friendly terms with the AFL. The Supreme Court decision upheld the right to boycott, while James A Emery of the NAM hailed the ruling as vindicating individual protection from boycott. John Mitchell voiced satisfaction and said he would seek employment after resigning from the National Civic Federation.

St Louis Buck's Stove and Range Company Samuel Gompers John Mitchell Frank Morrison F. L. Gardner Company American Federation of Labor Supreme Court of the United States American Antiboycott Association Fuck 3 New York United States Supreme Court James A. Emery National Association of Manufacturers Emery Alton B. Parker Organized Labor Movement Mitchell National Civic Federation

Wilson Held In Contempt By Supreme Court

The Supreme Court affirmed the judgment against Charten C. Wilson of United Wireless Telegraph Co. for refusing to produce corporate books before a federal grand jury. The ruling rejected his claim that a subpoena to a corporation, not an officer, was invalid and denied privilege over his private letters found with corporate papers. Justice McKenna dissented, arguing the case targeted Wilson personally and that his custody of the books was privileged.

Supreme Court Hughes United States Circuit Court Southern District of New York Charten C. Wilson United Wireless Telegraph Company Federal Grand Jury Wilson Justice Hughes McKenna Wh- Won United States Circuit Court For William Dreyer Dicienstein Millinery Company United States Customs

Oil Trust Dissolution Hits Supreme Court Ruling

The court’s ruling on breaking up the tobacco and standard oil cases hinges on a new test for restraints of trade. Congressional leaders expect broad approval, deeming the decision vital to curbing monopolies while protecting legitimate business. Dreyer is found in contempt for failing to produce company books in a customs inquest.

Tobacco Corporation Congress Standard Oil Company

Labor Loyalists Celebrate Supreme Court Labor Leaders

Organized labor of Washington numbering 25 000 workers plans a parade and banquet after the Supreme Court contempt rulings against Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison of the AFL. A committee led by F C Roberts will arrange events with speakers including Gompers Mitchell Morrison and AFL executives. A banquet at the New Willard is expected with 19 labor Congress members among guests. A $100 contribution supports the McNamaras defense in the Los Angeles Times bombing case.

Organized Labor Washington United States Supreme Court Samuel Gompers John Mitchell Frank Morrison American Federation of Labor F.C. Roberts Columbia Typographical Union Ne Ifl Central Union Supreme Court Milton Snellings F. C Roberts Cabell Adams John 8. Colpors E.L. Adams Nathan C. Sprague James W Considine New Willard Congress Gompers Mitchell Morrison Executive Council Gompers Wll McNamaras Los Angeles Times Diegle Nye Burns MacNemore Los Angeles Sam Gompers McNamara Indianapoli Gompere Gompera

Indian Rights Tangle as Court Upholds Land Sale Limit

The Supreme Court ruled that 95 year limits on selling Indian lands remain constitutional, delaying full citizenship rights. It notes Congress imposed the 1906 restriction after allotment, and that full-bloods retain guardianship until Congress declares otherwise.

Yeserday Supreme Court of the United States Congress Five Civilized Tribes Oklahoma

Bath Tub Case Takes Twist In Immunity Ruling

The bath tub trust immunity issue reaches the Supreme Court as Colwell Lead Company seeks review of Judge Howland’s Philadelphia circuit decision. Government cites immunity statutes to protect witnesses. ruling could affect numerous antitrust prosecutions and market reaction followed the Standard Oil decision. May 15, Lenton fonds note indicates anticipated market move regardless of outcome.

Bath-Tub Trust Supreme Court of the United States Colwell Lead Company Supreme Court Howland United States Circuit Court Philadelphia Department of Fustier Congress

Diva's Plea Saves Him in Yonkers Court

Mme Schurmann Heink asked the judge to spare her chauffeur Frank Lepper after he pleaded guilty to speeding. Beal suspended sentence as the songbird explained she ordered Lepper to pass a car to avoid throat dust and to keep Caruso safe for performances.

Yonkers N. Y Beal Mme Schurmann-Heink Frank Lepper Sentent Lepper Songbird Caruso

Civil Service Group Plans Mass Meeting for Higher Pay

Executive Committee of the National Civil Service Improvement Association of business men discusses methods to secure pensions and higher pay for federal employees. A May 31 to June 1 convention at the old Masonic Temple will be followed by a mass meeting June 1 in Convention Hall. Delegates and speakers are to be arranged with President Taft and congressional committees.

Civil Service Improvement Association Congress Civil Service National Civil Service Improvment Association Business Men of the United States Filton R. Gordon Colorado Masonic Temple Convention Gordon John Joy Edson Milton BE Alles Taft House Senate New York Baltimore Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce Charles W. Carr Chamber of Commerce National Civil Service Reform League of New York City Louis P. Shoemaker John Joy Enison Charles J. Bell Milton E. Ailes Joseph W. Buck Henry T. Offterdinger H. King Cornwell Julian C. Dowell Percy S. Foster W. T. Galliher R. N. Harper P. Hage J. Philip Herman Vernon E. Hodges Grant Leet Harry M. Martin Col. John, McElroy Edward B. Mclean H. B. F. Macfarland Benjamin M. Newbold Clarence F. Norment Neodore W. Noyes George M. Oyster Henry A. Polkinhorn Myron M. Parker Preston B. Ray George

Bayard Funeral Tomorrow for Pilip Bayard

The body of Pilip Bayard son of the late Senator Thomas F. Bayard of Delaware and former Tanler Morocco vice consul died after a fall from a third floor at Garfield Hospital. Funeral from Old Swedes Church Wilmington with brother Thomas T. Bayard arriving to oversee the arrangements. Inquest cites contributory fall and septic pericarditis. mental irresponsibility noted before death.

Pilip Bayard Thomas F. Bayard Delaware Tanler Morocco Garfield Hospital Wilmington Del Thomas T. Bayard Washington Whyte Bayvard Bayard

Maj John T Haines Buried at Arlington with Military Honors

Funeral services for Maj John Taylor Haines Eleventh United States Cavalry who died of appendicitis at Fort La Houston Texas on May 11 were held at 1019 Vermont avenue the home of his mother in law Mrs J J Almy widow of Admiral Almy USN. The body was interred with military honors in Arlington Cemetery. Haines a Missouri native graduated from West Point in 1886. His wife and three daughters survive him. Neither she nor Mrs Price could attend due to Mrs Almy illness.

John Taylor Haines Eleventh United States Cavalry Fort la Houston Tex Vermont Avenue J. J. Almy Admiral Almy Arlington Cemetery Maj. Haines Missouri United States Military Academy Almy S. A. Price New York Price

Rosen Denied as Foreign Minister Speculation

St Petersburg May 15 The foreign office denied rumors that Baron Rosen ambassador to Washington would be named foreign minister to replace Sazonoff. It was also said Pierre Botking minister to Morocco now in the United States would not get the office. There was no denial that Baron Rosen would head the foreign office temporarily.

St. Petersburg Foreign Office Baron Rosen Washington Sergius Sazonoff Pierre Botking Morocco United States Arlington Fire Insurance Company District of Columbia Pennesi Vamp Avenue Washington, D. C Clock Dam James M Johnston Woladen Jackett Thomas Brown William King Charles R Edmonston Alexander B Legare Burr N. Edwards Samuel L. Phillips Herbart A Gil Isate E. Shoemaker Robert C. Howard GE Urea Memoriat Association Genereil Arlington HA

Not Miss Arnold's Body Disputes Identification

New York May 15 John Arnold brother of the missing Dorothy Arnold says the body found in the East River yesterday is not his sister after examining clothing and jewelry of a young woman found deceased.

New York Dorothy Arnold John Arnold East River

Movements of Ocean Steamers and Arrivals at Ports

Movements report ships arriving from New York to various European ports and vice versa. Vessels include Londor Minnewaska from New York to Gibraltar and other liners to Antwerp Liverpool and Copenhagen. Sailings include ships from Gibraltar to New York and several bound for New York with expected dock times noted. The text lists numerous ships with origins and destinations and forecasted arrivals.

Londor Minnewaska New York Gibraltar Koeotgin Lotee Plymond—Kronprins Wilhelm Premén Janennatl Seo Tring Te Carpathia Leantania Liverpool Tiniand Antwerp

Catholics Aid Sister In Measles Case At St Ann Asylum

Catholics in the city plan protests after Sister Agnes head of St Ann Asylum for Infants appears in police court on charges by the District health department for failing to report a measles epidemic. Dr Murray Russell attends the patients. A continuance was granted and trial likely next Friday before Judge Millowny. Catholic groups urge dropping charges and quashing informations.

Sister Ages St.Ann Slater Agni Murray A. Russell Slater Agnes Bt Anns Lasteile Hulta Millowny Agnes Russell He Health Department

International Union Meets at Willard Hotel

The International Union for the Protection of Industrial Property opened yesterday at the Willard Hotel with 34 nations represented. Charlemagne Tower presided as delegates, empowered to negotiate treaties, with the US Britain France the Netherlands Sweden Switzerland and Berne bureau to present matters. Welcome speeches by Moore Knox and Fisher opened the session.

International Union For the Protection of Industrial Property Willard Hotel Charlemagne Tower Germany United States Great Britain France Netherlands Sweden Switzerland International Bureau Berne Patents Moore Knox Interior Fisher

Formal Nominations Made for Treasury and War Posts

President Taft yesterday formally nominated Henry L. Stimson of New York to be Secretary of War and C. M. Millington of Herkimer, N Y, to be assistant treasurer. The Senate confirmed John C Napier of Tennessee as register of the Treasury and James A Fowler of Tennessee as assistant to the Attorney General.

Taft Senate Henry L. Stimson New York C. &. Millington Herkimer N. Y United States John C. Napier Tennessee Treasury James A. Fowler Kenyon Tewa Charles M. Cobb California Interior Department Charles 3. Millington

Weather Conditions Report From May 15

Unsettled weather and showers persist over the upper lake region and valleys as a deep low dominates eastern Rocky Mountain slopes. Temperatures run above normal inland, with cooler readings on the Atlantic coast and Pacific slope. Showers expected in northern plains, upper Mississippi valley, and northern Rocky Mountain region Tuesday, with generally fair conditions elsewhere. Lake Superior storm warnings in effect. winds vary by coast and region. River bulletin notes Potomac and Shenandoah rivers clear at Harpers Ferry, WVa.

Dept. of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington Upper Lake Region Mississippi Missouri Rocky Mountain Wenturo Plateau Rocky Mountains St. Lawrence South Atlantic Coast Appalachians Atlantic Coast Pacific Alope Plains States Upper Mississippi Valley Obtu Lake Superior Duluth Redland New England Middle Atlantic South Atlantic East Gulf Coasts West Gulf Coast Western Superior Steamera Grand Bank

Burns Tells of Work In Supreme Court and Gompers Clash

William J Burns details his anti graft operations, including bribery probes in the Ohio legislature and a dictagraph method used to trap legislators. He denounces Samuel Gompers after Gompers accused him of framing cases and defends his role in Los Angeles conspirator prosecutions.

Burns Harvey O'Higgins O'Higgins Cobb California Pacific Coast Columbus Secret Service Ohio Andrews Courag K. M. Turner New York Ourist Nye~ Aprang Diegle

Supreme Court ruling cited by Burns on labor, Gompers

Detective Burns comments on the Los Angeles case and a Supreme Court decision favoring Samuel Gompers and associates. He argues the ruling shows labor and Gompers receive fair treatment in the nation’s highest court and calls for silence from agitators.

Weymann Sets Speed Marks in Mourmelon Flight

Rheims May 13 American aviator Henry Weymann flies a monoplane from Mourmelon with Count Robillard as passenger. A following wind boosts speed to over 190 mph as the craft covers 16.8 miles in about 10 minutes, though the descent is described as terrify.

Rheims Henry Weymann Mourmelon Count Robillard

Burning of Moscow At Virginia Theater Dominates Week

The Virginia Theater screens The burning of Moscow described as the greatest military picture. Three thousand men take part and cost five thousand dollars. It portrays Napoleon's campaign and Moscow's destruction by Russians forcing a retreat amid privations and hunger.

Virginia Theater Moscow Napoleon

Purify the Blood Guaranteed by a Prominent Specialist

Advertises Dr. Cunningham's Anti Blood Toxine sold at Affleck's drug store. Claims to remove blood toxins causing eruptions and pimples. Promises risk free trial with full money back guarantee and a complete formula on each bottle.

Affleck Cunningham

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