Labor unions back Chicago strike with united support
The Chicago Federation of Labor representing about 300,000 union members unanimously adopted resolutions pledging moral and financial aid to the striking butchers, after hearing Michael J Donnelly present the strikers' case. Packers claim ample manpower while Donnelly argues shortages threaten breaking the strike with labor federation aid.
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Chicago
Michael J. Donnelly
Butchers’ Union
Chicago Federation of Labor
Land for Grazing Western Stock Growers Meeting
Denver delegates of western stock growers adjourned after three days with the special land commission without action on the packing house strike. They adopted a resolution urging Congress to transfer management of forest reserves to the agriculture department for broader study and protection of grazing lands.
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Denver
Colo
Special Land Commission
Roosevelt
Congress
Department of Agriculture
Department of the Interior
Secretary of Agriculture
United States
Iowa News Highlights From Harrison to Marshall Counties
Reports from Iowa cover Harrison County Democrats meeting in Logan on August 3 and Fort Dodge ending an eight day Chautauqua. Montour reports 14 year old Pearl Gold attacked in an attempted criminal assault. Monona County Normal Institute opens with 125 on first day. J R Giese farm near Neola burned with loss of furniture clothing and provisions. George A Haines of Council Bluffs wins in Rosebud drawing drawing number 403. Congressman Walter I Smith to tour states for campaign speaking. Clarksville man Joseph Brown held in acid attack on Parmia Ramsey. Cedar Falls disappearance of Eugene Brown ends as he works on a neighbor’s threshing crew. Thaddeus Jones of Glenwood arrested for alleged betrayal of a 17 year old girl. Marshall county old settlers picnic August 11. Rev Dr Frank Newhall White may take Chicago Union Park post. Iowa hail losses now historically low. Ackley farmer Adelle Krull missing after Minneapolis trip. Frank Tozer drowns at Eddyville while crossing Des Moines River. Iowa fruit exhibit at St Louis may continue six weeks with funding. Town livestock losses loom from strike as cattle and hogs near market. Jasper County bridge Wattlake claims total 224000 plus. Des Moines commission men plan suit over carline shipping charges. Creston hosts Modern Woodmen for Southwestern Iowa Log Rolling. Police seize OKeep alias OKeev goods. linked to Chelsea theft. OKeep faces attempted murder charge.
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Harrison County
Logan
Fort Dodge
Montour
Pearl Gold
Monona County
Council Bluffs
Rosebud
Walter I. Smith
Iowa
Joseph Brown
Clarksville
Parmia Ramsey
Eugene Brown
Cedar Falls
Woolman
Thaddeus Jones
Glenwood
Jones
Loveland
Mills County
Marshall County
Frank Newhall White
Sioux City
Union Park
Ackley
Minneapolis
Mineapolis
Frank Tozer
Newton Reeves
Frederic
Des Moines
Eddyville
Young Tozer
Tozer
St. Louis
Commission
Jasper County
Wattlake
Clarence Campbell
J. A. Campbell
Mel Slaughter
Des Moines Commission
Texas
Chicago
Iowa State College Adopts Competitive Purchasing Reforms
Des Moines reports the Iowa State College board of trustees created a purchasing committee with authority over all material purchases and expenditures except buildings and salaries. Purchases must be made on competitive bids presented to the committee at intervals, ending prior practices of buying at varied sources and prices, a move aimed at curbing politics and aligning with state control standards.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Iowa State College
Ames
State Board of Control
Board of Control
Strikers Gain Funding as Labor Federation Eyes Weekly Support
Central labor body to assess members a small weekly sum for distribution to striking unions and families. Estimates place weekly totals in the thousands, aiding the six week old York Yard strike amid ongoing firm resistance from both sides. Packers report short returns and reliance on non union workers, while strikers press for continued leverage and caution against abrupt settlement. Michael J. Donnelly notes strikers are in a stronger position than July 12.
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Federation of Labor
Stock Yarda
Chicago
Michael J. Donnelly
Butchers’ Union
Bill Aimed at the Trusts in Ottawa
Ottawa report: Minister of Internal Revenue L P Brodeur will introduce a bill targeting American trusts especially American Tobacco concerns. A resolution favors cancelling excise licenses for manufacturers who bind buyers to not sell similar goods from others. The resolution passed unanimously.
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Ottawa
Ont
Internal Revenue
L. P. Brodeur
Russia shows leniency toward Jews in legal ranks
ST. PETERSBURG reports growing tolerance as Jews are gradually allowed into law related roles. Exclusion from barristers, ongoing since 1889, weakens. complete removal of disabilities is viewed as probable. Jews, barred from barristers, fill office assistant positions and draw much legal business, using barristers for courtroom representation.
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Russia
ST. Petersburg
Secure Vital Statistics From Iowa Physicians
Secretary Kennedy of the state board of health announces new vital statistics blanks. Doctors statewide must report all births and deaths under the revived law. Reports will be collected and compiled by the state health board to restore comprehensive vital data.
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Kennedy
State Board of Health
Iowa
Iowa Fruit Crop Runs Fair This Year
Secretary Wesley Greene of the State Horticultural Society reports the August 1 condition of Iowa fruit. Central and southern regions yielded good fruit but overall the fall crop is about a half crop with grapes 82 percent, fall apples 64, winter apples 54, American plums 60, domestic plums 38, peaches 11 across reports from three-fourths of the state.
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Iowa
Wesley Greene
State Horticultural Society
Drake installed as new state industrial school superintendent
Colonel L. D. Drake formerly of Booneville Missouri has been installed as the new superintendent of the state industrial school for boys at Eldora. The institution has been led by the assistant superintendent since the first of the month after Superintendent Miles retired to take a position in Washington. Drake previously headed the Missouri industrial school and achieved notable success there.
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L. D. Drake
Booneville
State Industrial School For
Eldora
Miles
Washington
Drake
Missouri Industrial School
Iowa Military Strength Breaches Draft Figures Rise
Reports to the adjutant general show Iowa counties accounting for sharp increases in military duty eligible men. Several counties report nearly double the number drafted this year compared with last year, indicating a rapid rise in potential draftees.
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Iowa
Dying from Cigarettes Distracts Emmetsburg Youth
Otto Fahnestock of Greattinger, son of a local merchant, is dying from smoking cigarettes. He left for Minnesota State University where he reportedly began the habit.
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Emmetsburg
Otto Fahnestock
Greattinger
Minnesota State University
Boy Survives 40-Foot Fall From School Roof
Indianola reports Earl Hestwood an 18 year old boy slid down a steep roof at North school built with a ladder and a bucket of paint. He went over the eaves and fell forty feet to a hard cinder walk yet still lives and is expected to recover.
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Indianola
Earl Hestwood
Logan and Hadrian clash over Western Iowa Veterans name
Logan and Hadrian feud over the use of the Western Iowa Veterans association title. Posters advertised a reunion in Logan, while Harlan veterans quickly promoted a separate reunion using the same name. The dispute ended with Harlan dropping the title.
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Logan
Hadrian
Western Iowa Veterans’ Association
Veterans of
Harlan
Elijah confronts Ahab at Carmel in bold test
The excerpt outlines Elijah’s two year stay with the widow at Zarephath, the famine’s purpose to turn Israel back to the Lord, Obadiah’s faithful fear, and Ahab’s accusation that Elijah has troubled Israel. Elijah answers that idolatry has troubled Israel and commands mass gathering of Baal prophets on Mount Carmel.
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Elijah
Zarephath
Carmel Range
Jezreel
Ahab
Jehovah
Farrar
R. V
Dljjah
Butler
Barlow
Jezebel
Hilijah
Israel
Taylor
Mount Carmel
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Labor Federation
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William O’keep
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Joseph Edgar
H. C. Caulson
Chelsea
O’keep
Hakden
Port Arthur
I. Kinga
Cherith
Cook
Naboth
God
Samaria
Baal
Deborah
Spence
Cheyne
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