Gompers The Uncrowned Labor King of America
In an interview from Washington on January 15, Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, discusses strikes, wages, and the rise of organized labor. He recalls his early work as a cigar maker, explains why strikes protect workers, and argues wages should reflect living costs rather than product prices. He foresees growing union strength and a future of shorter hours with higher wages while defending unions as a stabilizing force in democracy.
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American Federation
Frank G. Carpenter
Ashington
Spe
Samuel Gompers
Gompers
King of Organized Labor
United States
Clare
Gomperst
Boston
Union Cigar Factory
Mr. Gompera
Baion
Walon
China
The
Mr. Gompers
Jess
Organized Labor
Anarchy
Millenaire
France
Republic
Labor Teadhers
American Federation of Labor
Enich
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Capitalista
Sam Parka
Sam Parks
Sheffield Trays In Round And Oval Shapes Display
A display of Sheffield trays highlighting the round and oval designs. The borders feature rich grape de gigna Rococo and Renaissance motifs showcasing the trays most attractive forms.
James L Blair Dies in Florida While Under Cloud of Scandal
James Lawrence Blair, former general counsel for the Louisiana Purchase exposition, died in Eustis Florida after moving there for health reasons amid rumors and an ongoing grand jury investigation into forgery charges. His wife and son Percy Blair accompanied his body back to St Louis.
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Blair
Percy Blair
Eustis
St. Louis Exposition
St. Louis
James Lawrence Blair
Fla
Francis Preston Blair
Francia Preston Blair
Washington, D. C
Lincoln
Jackson
Bir
St. Lous
Mullanphy Hospital
Independent ticket to oppose Democrats in Calhoun County
In Anniston Alabama on January 6 the Calhoun county democratic executive committee set April 1 for the primary and April 26 for the county convention. An entire independent ticket will challenge the democratic nominee led by Judge Emmett F. Cook. Rumors name C Z Henderson mayor J W McElreath and Dr B C Williams as Democratic probate judge candidates. Further announcements are expected Monday.
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Calhoun County
Anniston
Ale
Emmett F. Cook
C. Z. Henderson
J. W. McElreath
City National Bank
B. C. Williams
Peach Outlook For 1904 Encouraging In Peach Belt
Peach outlook in Fort Valley Georgia for 1904 is bright as cold weather delays buds yet promises a fine crop. Growers across all ranks anticipate a strong harvest this spring amid favorable conditions and steady progress despite lingering cold.
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Fort Valley
Five Dollars Price of Murder in Bechtel Case
Allentown, January 1. Thirty four witnesses have been called in the Bechtel murder case with the prosecution not yet finished. Alois Eckstein, Mabel Bechtel’s suitor, testified as did Wealsenberg who agreed to testify as a commonwealth witness. Witnesses described visits to the St Charles hotel and disputes between Bechtel and Eckstein. Prosecution and defense sparred over character evidence of a hotel, while testimony tied Mabel Bechtel to possible involvement with Eckstein and Weisenberg in a fatal plot.
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Allentown
Bechtel
Alois ‘Eckstein
Mabel Bechtel
Wealsenberg
Welsenberg
Brobst
Mabel
Eckstein
Jennie Conrad
St. Charles
Mabel Strunk
Miss Bechtel
David Webeenberg
Czarina Suffers Pleurisy Forcing Ball Postponement
St Petersburg reports the czarina is ill with pleurisy. The first court ball of the season, scheduled for January 28, has been postponed to February 2 due to her illness.
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St. Petersburg
Czarina
Governor Davis in Police Court
In Hoe Arkansas on January 16 Governor Jeff Davis and Associate Justice Carroll D. Wood faced a breach of peace trial following a December 18 incident. Mayor Black fined each $10 and assessed Davis $50 for aggravated assault, with both defendants planning appeals. The item also advertises Trail card games.
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Hoe
Ark
Jeff Davis
Carroll D. Wood
Supreme Court
Black
Davis
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Whitehell Street
James L. Blair
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Cook
Title Guarantee & Trust Co
Empire Building
Atlanta
E. H. Carroll & CO
Marietta Street
Eater Drue Co
Weisenberg
Gir
Carroll Wood
the Columbian Book Co
Whitehall Street
Hunslays
Budapest
Stephen Pal
Rab
Flannelette
Eiseman Bros
Hem Shoee
Stuttgarter
Dr. Delmel
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