Rail wage dispute grows as managers delay action
Chicago news reports rising tension between 42 western railroads and the unions over a 15 percent wage increase demand. Road managers postpone action until trainmen present new overtures while Locomotive Firemen and Engineers reps await a conference invitation. Posts show financial strain and potential quick action if unions are not recognized.
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Chicago
Western
Inet
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Benjamin ‘Thomas
Board of Managers’ Committee
President Cassatt of Pennsylvania Railroad Dies at Home
Philadelphia report states Alexander J. Cassatt, president of the Pennsylvania Railroad, died suddenly at his home at 1 oclock from heart disease. He had recently recovered from whooping cough contracted at his Maine residence and had been ill. his death ends a long career with the railroad beginning in 1861 and he was elected president in 1889.
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Philadelphia
Alexander J. Cassatt
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Cassatt
Bar Harbour
Maine
Pennsylvania Road
Canal Commission Plans Dredges for Isthmian Route
Washington December 28 revised preparations call for two pipe line dredges to service La Boca and Cristobal with bids on both dredges and the Atlantic side dredge. The dredges aid harbor work and canal ends. The commission also has two sea going dredges under construction near Baltimore each about 200 feet long one for the Pacific and one for the Atlantic side.
Will of D J Beresford Found After Fatal Enderton Wreck
The will of D J Beresford, killed in a wreck at Enderton, ND, was found at the First National Bank in El Paso, Texas. Dated 1696, it devises $16,006 to the colored woman who cared for him.
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D. J. Beresford
el Paso
Tex
Endertin
First National
Lynching at Las Animas Ends Murder Suspect’s Life
In Las Animas Colorado December 28 a mob of about 40 men overpowered jail staff and seized Lawrence Seberg from his cell. They hanged him at a telegraph pole after a short procession while he gave no statement. Ringleaders are said to be known to officers.
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Las Animas
Colo
Lawrence Seberg
Henry Lagemeyer
Leberg
Teberg
Parisian Blouse Trends Rise With Rose Scarlet Lace
Luxurious lingerie waists dominate Paris fashion as rose scarlet blouses gain favor. Ivory net guimpe with mink tail trim at elbows and neck appear in fine crepe, chiffon velours, and velvet fabrics in black and white schemes. A New York textile adds cream lace with Roman scarf accents, while gowns pair with white skirts for dinner wear.
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New York
Proper Effects with Lace and Brussels Applique Trends
The article discusses economical lace buying by yard, mixing laces with medallions for bold appliques, and the vogue for finishing medallions with varied threads. Brussels applique tops fashion, pairing with Irish squares, satin, mette, and pink velvet foundations, creating complex embroidery styles.
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Brussels
Fragmentary OCR Note from The Foe Page
Readable fragments show a brief item from The Foe page with unclear names and actions. The text hints at a small local note or notice but lacks enough names dates or places to identify a concrete event or outcome. Further context is needed for a solid summary.
Traffic gains and safety costs in Connecticut rails report
The 1906 annual report to Governor Roberts shows steam railroads in Connecticut setting records with gross earnings of 55.8 million dollars and a net of 18.0 million. Passenger and freight tonnage rose, trackage totals stand at 4,747.88 miles, and 700 people were injured with 148 fatally on steam lines. Street railways moved 121 million fare passengers and earned 6.35 million dollars.
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Hartford
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Roberts
N. Y
N. H
H.R. R
Central
New England Road
New London Northern Road
South Manchester Road
Death of Prince Louis Napoleon at the Zulu clash
An 1879 account by Sir Evelyn Wood recalls Prince Louis Napoleon’s death during a Zulu ambush. The prince rode with a small party when Labanga and seven natives closed in. He fought back, was struck by an assagal, and died from a left shoulder wound, the assagal claim later attributed to Labanga.
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Louis Napoleon
Evelyn Wood
Sir Evelyn
Labanga
Langalebele
Labangu
Hon
Police Active in St Petersburg Arrests 588 in Three Days
The Flying section of the secret police reported 588 arrests in St Petersburg over the last three days, including 33 women, for revolutionary activity and illegal election agitation. The drive follows an attempted life of Vice Admiral Doubassoff and the assassination of General Count Alexis Ignatieff at Tver on December 22. Authorities detain revolutionaries and ban opposition electoral meetings, pushing extremists closer to their goals.
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St Petersburg
Secret Police
von der Launitz
Doubassoff
Alexis Ignatieff
Tver
Revolutionary Party
Was Found Dead in Boston Ground at Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston police reported a mysterious death of a 24 year old woman found on hospital grounds. Evidence suggested she was dragged from a nearby house. Investigators traced marks to a Blossom Street lodging house run by Mrs Susie Brown. Brown and three other residents were detained for questioning while the dead woman’s identity remained unrevealed.
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Boston
West End
Massachusetts General Hospital
Blossom — Street
Susie Brown
Nellie Murray
Charlestown
Dead white terrier in police station quarters
A handsome white terrier was electrocuted today in the tramps’ quarters at the police station and then given to the garbage collector. The dog appeared under a year old with no disease, and the owner was a transient begging near Columbia boulevard. A man inclined to keep the dog faced a wife’s protest leading to a failed plan to relocate the prisoner.
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Columbia Boulevard
West end treasurer foils dollar theft by clever mail trick
A Duluth News-Tribune report tells how a West end lodge treasurer, carrying a sizable amount of money, avoided a mugging. He staged a quick ruse by placing cash in a stamped envelope addressed to himself and dropping it to a mail box, causing the robbers to miss most of the funds and escape with only a few silver coins.
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West End
Duluth News-Tribune
Man Dies In Cellar Shock While Replenishing Furnace
James Kelly a 39 year old oil well contractor was killed in Findlay Ohio when he touched a live line charged by a high tension wire while loading coal. Edward Jacobs superintendent of the Pennsylvania Lumber company was shocked and unconscious for an hour rescuing him.
Hack fare hike in Waterbury as prices rise
T. F. Lunny of Waterbury Rubber Company says hack owners raise prices due to higher running costs. New schedule takes effect Monday December 21 with in district theater carriage at 3 dollars and outside district at 5 dollars, plus 1.50 for the first hour and 1 dollar for each additional hour.
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Hackmen
Tartford
New Haven
Riage
Woodlawn Terrace
Crown Street
Round Hill Street
W Cott Street
Dublin Street
Poter Street
West End Bridg
Deserter gives false names at police station
A man described as Martin Jones with a Springfield Mass address sought lodging at a police station and later claimed to be John Dickinson, a deserter. He was detained for information from Fort Slocum authorities and questioned about his identity amid a suspected joke.
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Fagan
Martin Jones
Springfield
Mass
Rutland
McEvoy
Fort Slocum
John Dickinson
City Postmaster Race Tangles Amid Ambition
James H Willing reports a congressional committee named by George L Lilley has recommended James H Pilling to become postmaster. Pilling met J H Guernsey. Guernsey confirms the discussion but declines comment. Lilley aims to push Pilling into the post if he accepts.
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James H. Willing
Board of Aldermen
George L. Lilley
J. H. Guernsey
Pilling
Guernsey
Lilley
Ant
J. WM. Pilling
Pretty Girls and Gowns 1 Marys Alumni Reception
St Marys alumni held their annual reception at Javenworth Hall last evening. The hall needed little decoration as gowns created a festive effect and a strong dance program with excellent music. The event drew home for holidays and included West Point student Leery Hayes and U S Cavalry member Harry Rose among guests. Arrangements were led by James White with Kevin Fitz James Brennan Michael Pendy John Hutchinson Henry Lawer and James Cosgrove.
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1 Mary's
St Mary's
Avenworth Hall
Uncle Sam
Leery Hayes
West Point
Harry Rose
United States Cavalry
Maple Street
James White
Kevin Fitz
James Brennan
Michael Pendy
John Hutchinson
Henry Lawyer
James Cosgrove
Police Probe Husband Missing After Ferry Jump
New York police, urged by Mrs P J Kennedy, investigate whether her theatrical manager husband died by his own hand after reportedly jumping from a Brooklyn ferry last night. Clothing found on the boat identified as his, but doubt remains on suicide versus a bid to frighten his wife.
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New York
P. J. Kennedy
Brooklyn
Kennedy
Manhattan
Mra Kennedy
Funeral for Charles D Kescher Set for Tomorrow
City notes report the funeral for Charles D Kescher tomorrow morning at St Cecelia's church. A minor kitchen fire at a Dublin Street home caused by unattended meat resulted in smoke but no damage. Mrs Mary Claffey, 88, widow of Thomas Claffey, died this afternoon at 447 Dublin Street, survived by children James Michael Wil John, plus relatives Mary Connolly and Mrs William Gleason. Inauguration ball invitations issued to local electors and Foot Guard unit.
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Charles D. Kescher
St Cecelia’s Churets
Joffrey Alley
Mary Claffey
Thomas Claffey
Dublin Street
Shere
James
Michael
Wil John
William Gleason
Westchester
N. Y
Ro Mary Connolly
Phillipsburg
N. J
Perkins and Fairchild Perkins Indicted in New York
New York December 28 George Perkins former vice president of New York Life Insurance and now with P Morgan Co and Charles F Child former secretary of the ury and trustee of New York Life were indicted before a grand jury on third degree charges. The case stems from bond transactions featuring a false statement to the government regarding the securities held by the company. Perkins appeared and gave bail. Fairchild is in Europe.
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New York
George Perkins
New York Life Insurance
P. Morgan & Co
Charles F. Child
Ury
Ne York Life
New York Life In
Pany
Perkins
Fairchild
Europe
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