The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-12-30
1906.

The year 1910 Will go down III history
for many notable events, chief among
which has been the exposure in re-
markable way of the graft practiced
in municipal, insurance and other
circles. The Investigations along this
line have not ceased and in the puri-
fication that will naturally follow from
these revelations much good will come
to the laboring man. To such mon as
Jerome and Hughes of New York
whose fearlessness has made many OF
the boosted leaders in the financial
world tremble and disgorge their ILL.,
gotten gains, the country owes a debt
of gratitude.
The year has also marked the close
and peaceful settlement Of the Russian
Japanese war To President Roosevelt
this honor belongs. Seeing an OPP
portunity to offer his services as arbi-
traitor and having the welfare of man
kind at heart, he approached both
countries through the proper channels
and his good offices were accepted.
The result was in doubt for some time,
but eventually at the urgent request
of the President a peace pact was ar
ranged which it is hoped will be of a
lasting nature.
Several noted men are on the death
rolls Of 1905. The one best known
locally was Jay Cooke who died Feb.
&c. Mr.. Cooke will be remembered by
the older residents as being connected
with the building Of the Northern Pac-
ific Railway and also as having an in
terest in the water power now being
developed. Gen. Lew Wallace. the
author Of ben Hur" died on the same
day. Jos. jefferson whose impersona-
ton as Rip Van Wrinkle Is remembered
by many Duluthians, died on April %.
One whom all Minnesotians loved.
Col. William Calville, died on June 10
at the Soldiers Home in Minneapolis.
COL Colville led the famous charge of
the First Minnesota at Gettysburg.
He lived In Duluth for number
Of years, being connected with the
U. S. Land Office. His well-known
form, riddled with bullets and made
cripple thereby, was familiar to all.
Of large stature, had he had the use
Of all his limbs he would have i'm
pressed one as a verltable giant. With
all whom he came in contact he was
beloved. John Hay, the brilliant Secre-
tary of State, died July 1. His record
in office is fitting memento. The
Theatrical world mourn the loss of their
brightest star, Sir Henry Irving, who
died October 10.
The year also records the division of
Norway and Sweden and the setting
up by Norway of an Independent
monarchy. Prince Charles of Denmark,
VII, assembled the throne on November
q.
Among the notable strikes settled
was that of the cotton mill operators,
which began July 1904. This strike af-
fected 10000 workers and was settled
through the mediation Of Governor
Douglas. The year also witnessed the
beginning of the eight hour day strike
Of the Typographical Union. It also
records the failure Of the Transfers
strike in Chicago.
In the history of war no more notable
victories have been recorded than the
taking Of Port Arthur and the destruc-
ton Of the Russian European fleet
by the Japanese.
The storm Of Nov. 27-28 will for
many years remain fresh in the mem
cries Of the residents along the shores
of the great lakes. Sc vessels were
wrecked and SO lives lost The estim-
ated damage is 1910, 500.
The outlook for 1906 seems bright.
The promised increased activity in and
about Duluth augurs Well for the well
fare of our citizens. In this promised
prosperity it is hoped that both en-
ployer and employee will live in
harmony so that the mutual interests
81 both will nrospar &c povor h.<o,o