Federation of Labor Holds Meeting and Adopts Resolutions
The Federation of Labor convened with delegates calling for charters from neutral labor bodies and condemning wartime policies. A substitute resolution favored government control of railroads and telegraph lines, while excluding broad advocacy for woman suffrage. officers were elected and plans set for national conventions in Chicago and ongoing labor reform efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percetee Pna
Pey
Praay Belns Espeeved
Wwelfth
Cap Federation of Labor
Eutral
Conjonaieg
Yooek
Raliroid
Clemeney
Chicago Club Franchise Transferred to New Corporation
The Chicago Base Ball Club’s National League franchise was transferred by John R Walsh and others to a new corporation named Cagoano with capital of 100000. Sherman Harrett and Hart hold controlling interest as the old club takes real estate while the new company handles the West Side ball park and pennant pursuits. Capt. Anson remains, and the move aims to revive play in the post World’s Fair period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New Corporation
Cagoano
John R Walsh
Gi Spaulding
A. G. Trego
Janea W
Charles M. Ghermas
Thomas Barrett
Ja. Hart
Sherman Harrett
Hart
Day
Hot Springs
Ark
Onnion
Ite
Capt
Anson
English Revenue Cutters to the Lakes Alarm Readers
A long article claims three English revenue cutters named the Petrel Constance and Curlew lie at Owen's Sound in Georgian Bay. The ships allegedly resemble war vessels with long hulls heavy armament including 14 pounder rifles and rapid firing guns. The piece says they could challenge U S waters, crews are British and orders come from London, and Canadian officers are not involved. It argues this could threaten U S interests and cites alleged violations of the 1917 treaty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toten
Hlade
Owen's Sound
Georgian Bay
Constance
United Stats
Great Lakes
Geot
Mottrogor
London
United States
Perry
Johnson
Fessenden
Nehes
Chicago
Cleveland
Detroit
Owens Sound
States
Canada
Engah
American State Department
Ireland Controverted by Editor amid School Question Debate
St Louis December 17 editor Conde B Pallen of the Church Progress criticizes Archbishop Ireland interview on Catholic education and the role of secular opinion in church matters. He questions Satolli’s powers and cites encyclicals as supporting church stance against mixed or neutral schools, denouncing the American mind as a secular influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conde B. Pallen
Church Progres
St. Laws
Conde & Pallen
Church Progress
Ireland
Pallen
Mar. Satolli
Hishops
Satolli
Mgr. Sawill
Alleged Homestead poisoner trial draws damaging testimony
In Pr rr anvus Pa December 17 the case of Robert Beatty charged with furnishing poison to harm Homestead union workers heard damaging testimony. Cook Patrick Gallagher and ex-cook J M Davidson described planning and selecting a powder to poison workers, with promises of payment and discussions with District Master Yorkman Dempsy. Detective H Ford and restaurant keeper Louis Wolfe added corroborating details linking the plot to wage labor tensions and a prior illness in Wolfe’s household. The proceedings continued with cross examinations and witness accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestead
Prrranvus
Robert Beatty
Patrick Gallagher
Hotte J. M. Davidson
Gallagher
Beatty
District
Yorkman Dempsy
Witness
Batty
Dempsey
Chicago
Pet Davidson
Breasen
H. Ford
Louis Wolfecf
Peter
Peatty
Local items note police court idle and assorted events
A Wheeling paper item lists no Police Court session yesterday. It mentions Orricen Conrad shooting a dog, a Trades Assembly meeting at 1 PM, a thief stealing a card from Higgins gallery, Dr. George B. Cushing opening an office at 1213 Market, and the Corbett Athletic Club grand mask ball next Tuesday with Bachman’s orchestra. Also Tate boxing at Kimmons Hall tomorrow, Turners Hall New Year Eve program, gas supply notice due to a break, and local trades and street life details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riety
Pithiir
Orricen Conrad
Len McGranshan
Trades Assembly
Higgins’ Photograph Gallery
George B. Cushing
Market Street
Joux Cox
Wheeling Stained Glass Works
W. H. Hearne
Island
Harry Seybold
Jacob Street
Hervey
Tux W. & J
Blaine Aiken
Aiken
Offlier Carney
Will Bodley
Wood Street
Bodley
Carney
Opera House
Hancock
A. L. Murdock
Holliday Corps
Julia A. Bortt
Painter H. Dorsen
Henry Dorsch
Bond
George Dorsch
Nicholas Patruee
Dominick Lanin
A. Jacobucci
John W. Nichols
Isaac H. Nichola
Wm. M. Davis
Purity
Hancock Corps
Bonwood
Cock Post
Larbert
Hellef Corps
Grand Army
No. 8
Prisoners Protest for Visitor Privilege in Paris Case
Paris reports indicate prisoners of common crime seeking visitation rights amid alleged caval fraud connections. Two duels flared in London and Paris as committees probe Panama funds, with reporters possibly barred. Separate items note Sultan-era poisonings, a Kansas City shooting, rail embezzlement, a death after a Cincinnati train incident, and local elections and lawsuits in West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Charles D Lesseps
Jators
Panams Company
Onte Goless
Chamber of Ties
Challe Gabriel
Also Mentioned on This Page
Igypess
Got
Arom
Wetrol
Wali
Gompere
Twisa
National Civil Service
Ted
Jobo
V. J
Firat View Ik
Pitvaburg
Duycotts
Afilio
Wea
Texas Order Ware Aptiorns
D. C
Shufeld
Severn 17
Fort Riley
Radar Smruont
Taxus
Wigger
Conccan Belle
Ambar, Hiooane
N. J
Wiger
Newark City
Father Corrigan
Floboken
Wiggers
Bisaor
Corrlean
Diocesa
Yowirtelf
Christ
Parmicx Corrigan
Wigedh
Vswron Han
Pather Corrigan
Deas Higne
Father Cody
Waanserox
D.C. Dacembar
Proaaury Department
Shington
Treasury
Washinaton
D.C
Onis
Dem
Alabama
Committee On Rules
Butler
Jows
United States of America
Ames
House
Springer
Ways and Means
Treasury Department
Wilson
West Virginia
Turner
Georgina
Reed
Maine
Burrows
Michigan
Secretary of the Treasury
Terry
Arkansas
E and Ohio Steamship Co
Chesapeake and Ohio Steamship Company, Limited
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company
Clyde
White Star
Newport News
England
America
Ingalls
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Chesapeake and Ohio
Europe
Ee Alderson
Porter
Wasuketox
Alderson
Secretary of the Interior
Census Bureau
Congress
Wade Sampson
South Carolins
South Carolina
Wave Hampton
Leeds
F. H. Blake
Moundaville
Austin Beach
Pittsburg
McLuee
E. Feuchtinger
Bethany College
J. M. Woodford
Grafton
Geo. Roberts
Fostoria Glass Works
Moundeville
Granville Peppete
Moundsville
South Side
Richardson
W. & B. Bridge Co
Jonnie Ferrell
Cameron
W. R. Milligan
Parkersburg
Mapleson Opera Company
Brunswick
John W. Darbey
Colonel Company
L. D. Camden
Kate Fiaccos
Denver
Col
Naomi Carnshaw
Mrs. Hood
Grand Fork
N. D
Katherine McLain
New York
Baltimore
Adeluhia
Dimes
Ayresbury
John Greenleaf Whittier
Inor
Market
Chapline
Martin's Ferry
Nbay
Nleely
Wheeling
Nelsonville
Ohio
LM. Ames
David M. Reilly
Sod Comar
M.de Lasseps
Loxpox
Cornelia Herz
Panama
Hurlingtes Hotel
Herz
Calisfords
Turkey
Kansas City
J. A. &. Blliott
D. Pulford
Harrisburg
Iron Park
Mr. Fulford
Ford
Billott
Fulford
Friends of the City
Regier
Parkerssvea
W. VA
John Donohue
Belmore and Ohio Railroad
Devteviligg
Tenia
Trisgram
Sentey Begley
Cuancestox
Michael Lyon
Piedmont City Convention
Pueppost
J. W. Wool
J. J. McGlones
P. J. Rogers
Clarke
W. A. Bhony
Harrison
BE. H. Pite Bear
W. P. Kenny
Connell
Bliten
Reberca Goodwin
Istead
Lewis Quans
Quant Is
Goodwin
Tabernacle
Esoostrm
N. Y
Brooklyn Tabernacle
Witt Talmage
Sasiefy
Hon
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!