Eight Hours a Day Scheme at Federation Convention
At the American Federation of Labor convention a proposal to punish employers who force workers to avoid joining unions was defeated by 25 to 0. Advocates argued it would curb capitalist oppression and boost production by an eight hour workday. The report urged reducing hours to stimulate demand and reduce stagnation.
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Boston
American Federation of Labor
Hysell
United States
Skeffington
New England
Gompers
Metinire
George E. McNeil
Brotherhood of Baseball
Committee On
Electric wires removal ordered after court reversal
Judge Andrews ruling on the New York electric light injunction was reversed by the general term of the Supreme Court. Public Works Commissioner Gilroy will begin removing overhead wires, directing companies to cut current by 9 am and assign an expert to identify imperfect insulation as crews work.
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New York
Andrews
Supreme Court
Public Works
Gilroy
Board of Electrical Control
Sa. m
Public Works Department
Leland Hotel Owner Assigns Estate to McDermott
Warren Leland Jr., noted Lone Branca hotelier, assigns all property including Ocean Hotel Ocean Theater Ocean Club House and Chelsea Avenue residence to attorney Joseph McDermott Freehold N J for creditors. Liabilities total 162000 with mortgage 55000 held by Conders Brothers NYC. He claims forced assignment by Freehold Banking and will pay one hundred cents on the dollar. Outside real estate debts are about 2500.
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Lone Branca
N. J
Warren Leland, Jr
Ocean Hotel
Ocean Theater
Ocean Club House
Chelsea Avenue
Joseph McDermott
Freehold
Leland
Conders Brother
New York
Freehold Banking Company
Buying Goal Land Welsh Prohibition Colony Coal Plan
The Patter son Anthracite Coal Company funded by Wilkesbarre Scranton capitalists bought coal land north a next square miles ru 5 east from Hickory Ridge with vast coal. The Pennsylvania and Lehigh Railroads will share tonnage. A Welsh colony led by D C Jer my, Virginia merchant and county prohibition leader, bought 60 000 acres in Charlotte and nearby counties Virginia they will settle in spring and every colonist must abstain from liquor or surrender land.
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Wixessagne
Patterson Anthracite Coal Company
Wilkesbarre
Scranton
Hickory Ridge
Pennsylvania
Lehigh
D. C. Jeremy
Charlotte
D. C
Jeremy
Missing Taunton woman and various 1890s notices
A 20 year old Taunton worker, Cora Elliott, disappeared after leaving for work at Norton’s Sweet Box Factory. Her belongings were found at a reservoir bank with a note implying family involvement. Authorities search the pond for a possible body. The report also covers fraud cases, Indian agency travel to Washington, injury lawsuits, railroad accidents, alleged poisonings, and local election results.
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Taunton
Mass
Dec
Cora Elliott
Sweet
Norton
Cora
Annexation preferred to independence by Montreal Liberal Club
Montreal’s Liberal Club National declares for annexation after a U S trip. Premier Mercier and Mr Gouin argue annexation is preferable to independence. Tremblay delivers a forceful speech, prompting the club’s firm stance. Also notes local trials, cremation failure, tariff talk, and various regional items.
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Montreal
Duluth
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Club National
Canada
Mercie
Gouin
Trembley
Sullivan Jackson to Fight in San Francisco for 15000
Boston reports Sullivan will meet Jackson within five months at the California Athletic Club for a purse of 15000. Captain A. W. Cook received Fulda’s telegram confirming Jackson’s willingness to fight after preparation. Sullivan accepted and will travel to California to prepare.
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Sullivan
Jackson
San Francisco
Boston
California Athletic Club
A. W. Cook
Fulda
California
Cope
Display of Diamonds Rubies and Precious Stones In Store
In the window and inside the shop a refined assortment of diamonds rubies sapphires moonstones pearls emeralds turquoise intaglio onyx and cameos attracts customers. Prices and discounts noted but details are unclear.
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Bank Street
Hawley Thet Hatter
Dennis Hawley
Main Street
Exchange Place
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Mullings
Waterbury
W.H. Hunt
Marin Street
W. J. Hunt
Bank St
RK. J. Walker
Cook St
T. F. Conwar
Cherry St
F. B. Field
South Main Street
Waterbury, Conn
Paul Asheim
Martin Bergin
Ites
Federation
Ditman
Philadelphia
Bank
Whitman
Schuylkill River
Chasteau
New York City
Atmaster
Rochester
N. Y
Washington
Henry
Hebard
Congressman Laker
East Side Savings Bank
Waerine
W. Va
Western Cut
He Blaines
Bartimone
Emmons Blaine
Baltimore
Felix Agnus
James A.,blaine
Walker Blaine
Arren Leland
Burrato
Marshall Watts
Paul J. Gregory
Manilla
Gregory
Faxco
W. D
W. Johnson
Argus
Bismarck
E. A. Dodge
Manitoba Railway
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Chamberlain
D. D
White Ghost
Wezee
Big Man
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Dog Back
Lower Brule
Crew Creek
Anderson
Sioux Commission
Alex. Rencountre
Agnes Berkat
Western New York and Penn. Railroad Company
Locsfort
Almon Burch
East Wilson
George Moore
Col. Moore
New Reprono
James F. Clark
Elizabeth
Isabella
Elizabeth C. Keller
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Mrs. Barrows
Providence
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Maria Dorsey
Benjamin J. Burton
Newport
State Prison
Payor
The
Stars and Stripes
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Ang Iing
Bor
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Lafayette
Ind
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Minnesota
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Green County
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State Street Crossing
John Shaver
Shaver
Peregas
Central Trust Comany
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E. L. Parrett
Yale College
New Haves, Conn
Yale
George E.aring
E. E. Higbee
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Higben
Mimintown
Ballot Reform League
Cooper Union
Henry George
Carl Schurz
Chauncey M. Deprw
Converse
Watpen
Frank H. Converse
Kilrain
Purvis
Miss
Fitzpatrick
D. C. Callenv
Er & Co
3 Exchange Place
P. S
IC. W.D. Clothing Houses
Upson, Singleton’ Co
Custom C. W. D. Crobbers
Watersury
Eighth Avenue
City
North Main Street
Burton Street
Central Avenue
Watch Factory
Cit
Watertown
Nangatuck
A. F. Abbott & Son
Mases Te Bernpine
Grand Street
Shoninger Pianos
Shoninger
B. Shoninger & CO
George L. Pelham