Declaration of Independence by Employers Rights Pact
An employers' bill of rights adopted at the Gilsey House by the National Trades Association condemns the machinists’ union for breaching faith. It proclaims the right to hire or discharge freely, wages agreed, and shop management free from worker interference, pledging peaceful dispute resolution and a $500,000 fighting fund.
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New York
Gilsey House
National Trades Association
Machiniste
Steel Trust defies unions in bold national trade stance
A New York report cites a June 12 statement by a delegate of the National Metal Trades Association declaring opposition to the Metal Workers Union and the American Federation of Labor. He predicts a big fight, arguing that uny jon labor is wrong and suggesting steel trust backing.
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New York
Spl
National Metal Trades Association
Metal Workers’ Union
American Federation of Labor
Steel Trust
Millions Available to Rally Nonunion Workers in New York
Secretary Chalmers says the Metal Trades Association has millions to fight the Machinists' union. Funds will cover transportation of nonunion men and provide a four dollar daily bonus to workers brought in.
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New York
The
Metal Trades Association
Chalmers
Meat Eaters May Need Vegetables Diet in Bay Area
In San Francisco on June 12 authorities warn that the city and nearby Oakland face food shortages as meat supplies dwindle. Officials suggest residents consider plant based meals to curb dependence on scarce meat and stabilize markets. Local grocers report rising prices and cautious buying patterns amid the unsettled supply.
Meat shortage hits dealers and workers across industry
A widespread meat famine leaves 2200 cutters and helpers idle while wholesale dealers refuse to recognize the crisis and many retailers remain uncontacted.
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Tewenty
Mob hanged James McCloud after jail escape in woods
In Memphis on June 12 a mob from Hamburg Arkansas overpowered the sheriff and freed James McCloud who faced a charge of stealing a pony. They shot his body full of bullets after hanging him in the woods, a brutal extrajudicial killing.
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Memphis, Tenn
James McCloud
Hamburg
Ark
McCloud
King Edward Officiates 3000 Medals Ceremony
London June 12 April 1 King Edward presided over an impressive ceremony in which he personally distributed 3000 war medals to British soldiers for gallant service. Surrounded by civil and military notables the king awarded each medal individually extending the event for three hours.
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London
Edward
CORN KING GEORGE H PHILLIPS FACES HEALTH SETBACK
George H Phillips known as the corn king is recovering from nervous exhaustion amid extreme corn pit labor. He collapsed last Thursday with stomach trouble and remains confined. He will miss the National Congress of Farmers in St Paul where he was to speak tomorrow.
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Chicago
George H. Phillips
National Congress of Farmers
St Paul
Woman’s severed head found in Chelmsford linked to missing woman
Police in Chelmsford Mass identify the dismembered head as possibly Margaret Blondin, a woman who vanished weeks ago. No violence marks on the head or body suggest postmortem decapitation. Authorities compare the case to earlier disappearances, noting a man seen with several other men nearby before the disappearance.
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Chelmsford
Mass
Margaret Blondin
Jennie Rousohiter
Peat Bryan
Wdf
Seywal
Paris Dog Catcher Incident Involving Evangeline O'Neil
Mrs Evangeline ONeil wife of Chicago barley king and her daughter clashed with a Paris dog catcher after he attempted to seize their poodle. The dog bit the catcher while the women were restrained by a gendarme and police await further action. Truth to day reports King Edward's coronation likely June 25 1000.
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Paris
Evangeline O'Neil
Chicago
Mia
O'Neil
Avenue Villlera
Long List of Presidential Possibilities and Goelet Slum Visit
The column lists potential 1904 Republican candidates after McKinley signals no renomination, naming Allison Beveridge Cullom Fairbank Foraker Griggs Hanna Lodge Long O'Dell Platt Roosevelt Spooner Yates and others. A separate note records Miss Goelet describing a slum visit, her fright at misery, and reflections on wealth and waste, ending with a haunting memory.
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Griggs
New Jersey
Hanna
Ohio
Lodge
Massachusettes
Navy
Long
Massachusetts
Governor O'Dell
New York
Platt
Connecticut
Roosevelt
Spooner
Wsconsin
Yates
Trip to the Slum World Ends Amid Tense Intrusion Showdown
New York reports describe heiress Miss May Goglet leading a slum expedition with detectives and companions including Mrs. Roberto Gelet and young Bradley Martin. They encountered anarchist Jean Grave in a basement hovel who warned them to leave or be shot, and a dying woman in a basement room followed by her widowed daughter at work.
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New York
Paria
May Goglet
Roberto Gelet
Ogden Armour
Bradley Martin
Jean Grave
Boer Prison Death Toll at Pretoria Refugee Camp
The Pats News reports a high death rate among Boer refugees at Pretoria race course refugee camp, with 30 deaths first week 24 second week and 26 third week totaling 80 over three weeks. Refugees total 125, yielding an annual death rate of 435 per thousand.
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London
the Pats News Today
Pretoria
Lord Roberta
Protest Against Y M C A Convention At Cleveland Art Museum
A group led by Bishop Malaties and prominent businessmen protested the Y M C A convention planned for Cleveland on June 12 at the Art Museum. They objected to nude figures and mixed social gatherings, arguing art cannot sanitize indecency and warning of moral influence on young attendees.
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Cleveland
Art Museum
Museum of Fine Arts
Mysterious death on Parkersburg house boat sparks probe
In Parkersburg West Virginia on a house boat a woman Ida Danchor of Belaire dies after a brief illness. Police investigate foul play amid discovered life insurance policies. The woman lived with a couple whose identities are unknown and who left town soon after her death.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Ida Danchor
Belaire
Mra. Dancher
Man Sues For Damages Over Dog Bite
Herbert Waldsmith seeks $9,800 against Chas Rebar after being bitten by a Newfoundland owned by Rebar several days ago. The filing indicates injury from the dog bite and names Rebar as defendant in the action.
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Herbert Waldsmith
Chas
Rebar
Ageinest
Thomastown Man Injured By Streetcar Wound At Market Arlington
Joseph Mitchell, an aged resident of Thomastown, stepped off a street car backward at Market and Arlington at noon Wednesday. He fell on his head and sustained a scalp wound. Dr. O A Lyon attended him and he was removed to his home.
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Joseph Mitchell
Thomastown
Market
Arlington
O. A. Lyon
Questioning exposure in education and art displays
Fragmentary OCR notes debate approving nudity in schools and museums. It questions teaching exposure to the naked form and cites statues from a corrupt age as potential cautionary examples. The tone mirrors a public discourse on moral policy and cultural standards.
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America
Saloon Keeper Pays Large Tax Bill in Cash
Lexington June 12. Thoman Lyons, who runs a saloon in the negro quarter, produced $1,015 in cash from a cigar box to cover taxes on property assessed at $54,575. He prefers cash and has no bank account. He recently bought a $45,000 business block and paid the auctioneer with a cash roll on the spot.
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Lexington
Thoman Lyons
Sunday Shaving Declared Not a Crime in Norwalk
Norwalk Connecticut June 12 Judge Edward M Lockwood of the town court ruled Sunday shaving a necessity in the case of Robert Apell Norwalk barber arrested on complaint by Norwalk barbers association for keeping his shop open and engaging in secular activity on the Sabbath Attorney Leo Davis argued that a clean face is as essential as a clean shirt for divine worship The judge discharged the prisoner saying people are busy during the week and barber shops operate orderly to prepare for Sunday observance not a criminal offense
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Norwalk
Conn
Edward M. Lockwood
Siiteys
Rbetharde Apell
Leo Davis
Apell
Lockwood
Uny
Farewell Social for Reserve Corps Teacher Paxson
The Reserve Corps class of First SL 1 held a Sunday evening farewell for Alisa Maria Paxson as she leaves for summer vacation. Mr. A. D. Harding read an original poem and Marion Myers sang as members performed. A pickup game challenge was accepted for next Wednesday at Cottage Grove.
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Reserve Corps
Alisa Maria Paxson
A. d. Harding
Liv
Mise Marion Myers
Minn Autuuin
Cottage Grove
Work Of Convention Moving Steadily
The Woman's Missionary Alliance completed its sessions Tuesday afternoon as delegates reviewed reports, approved resolutions, and planned future activities. Leaders highlighted progress in local chapters and set goals for missions, education, and outreach efforts through the coming year.
Sunday School Branch Meeting Highlights at Universalist Convention
The Ohio Universalist convention in session splits into five branches with separate sessions. Tuesday featured heavy delegate activity at the Unitarian church with free lodging and paid dinners and suppers. Woman's Missionary Alliance elected officers including Anna A Hendry as president and Clara Rhodes as recording secretary. entertainment committees led by Mrs J O Kapp, Mrs Thad W Rice and Miss Antoinette Feeder.
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Ohio
Sesson
Woman's Missionary Alliance
Gohead
Ministerial Association
Convention of Churches
P.O. U
Focal Committee
Delegans
Anna A. Hendry
Wrancey A. Wilson
Ravenna
Clara
Rhodes
Cleveand
Koma L. James
Omedanad
Grape Nuts Boosts Athlete's Endurance and Study Pace
A former college athlete testifies to Grape Nuts Food transforming endurance and mental clarity. After two weeks on two meals daily the mile and long jump felt easier, digestion steadied, nerves steadied, and study time shortened. He notes university peers widely use it and urges publication.
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Ong
Amy Dally
Leamaid
Ieluss
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Washington
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McKinley
Allison
Town
Beveridge
Indiana
Cullom
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Fairbank
Foraker
Funston
Kan
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Hurrienly
Trip
Martin
Grave
Antghing
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Museum
Veryone
Greece
Rome
Naples
Waldsmith
East Akron
Bowse
the Democrat
Pal Sener Ch
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Zephyr
Asi
Akron Lodge
Praternally
T. BF. Walters
W. Mt
H, Koach
Seoy
John Jay
the Woman's Missionary Alliance
Buchtelh College
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