Philosophy of Trade Unionism Featured at Sagamore Conference
John Mitchell’s Chicago paper Read to Sagamore Sociological conference argues peace in industry rests on trade agreements. He notes unions unite workers to counter employer advantage and push for shorter hours higher wages and better conditions. calls for protection from sickness accidents and child labor limits.
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John Mitchell
Sagamore Conference
Sagamore Beach
Sagamore
Mitchell
Chicago
Denver
United Action
Decapitated Malden Man Found Dead on Everett R R Tracks
Everett police report the decapitated body of Daniel J. Murphy of 316 Medford Street Malden was found on the Boston and Maine tracks near the Broadway overpass. Identification came from naturalization papers. a June 27 letter suggests possible self-inflicted death, no foul play suspected.
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Malden
R. R
Everett
Daniel J. Murphy
Medford Stre Malden
Edlock
Jesse Killion
Everett Police Department
Boston & Maine
Broadway
Castletown
County Cork
Ireland
Katie Murphy
Medford Street
Mass
Women Federation Close Biannual Session In Boston
The Boston bi ennial of National Women's Clubs ends with a rousing welcome for new Federation president Mrs. Philip N. Moore and tribute to outgoing leader Mrs. Sarah Platt Decker. Speakers stress unity in diversity and pledge to fight child labor as Senator Beveridge urges activism ahead of the 1900 elections.
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Sarah Platt Decker
Philip N. Moore
Boston
National Women’s Clubs
Federation
Moore
May Alden Ward
Decker
Massachusetts
W. K. James
Missouri
Frances Squire Potter
Minnesota
J. W. Orr
California
Mrs. Moore
John Sherman
Illinois
Kinsey
Indiana
Senator Beveridge
Women’s Federation
Potter Hall
J. Borden Harriman
New York
Massachusetts Labor Protest Demands Permanent Union Action
Massachusetts union leaders pressed for a permanent organization to coordinate political action after a protest meeting denouncing Senate labor votes. They called for publication of the last legislature labor questions and the names of Senators who opposed protections such as the 56 hour bill and peaceful picketing.
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Massachusetts
Senate
James R. Crozier
A. F. of L
Legislative Committee
Taft Clarifies Ohio Campaign Role In Taft Victory Outlook
Washington June 30 Taft met with Representative Burton of Cleveland who named Vorys as a possible figure in the national campaign but stated he will not chair the Republican national committee. Burton expects political wrinkles to be smoothed in days.
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Washington
Taft
Representative Burton
Cleveland
Chicago
Ohio
Burton
Vorys
Husband seeks revenge for wife in physician poisoning case
In Philadelphia on June 30, police and the coroner say a husband killed Dr. William H. Wilson by poisoning his ale to avenge his wife. Authorities indicate the killer, known to them, may have aimed to shield his wife’s name from investigators.
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Dr. Wilson
Philadelphia
Penn
William H. Wilson
Bungalows Scene of Lookout for Dr Wilson Case
The west bank bungalow of Dr. Wilson near Cornewells Pennsylvania was found disturbed with drawers ransacked and papers missing. Detective Paul said investigators had not visited the home or taken any items, while the doctor’s North Seventh Street residence also drew patients after the poisoned ale incident.
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Dr. Wilson
Delaware River
Cornewells
Penn
Frank A. Paul
Boy Killed After Bathing Near Charles River Dam
Nine year old Mathew Hourahan of East Cambridge went bathing near the new Charles River dam. He hid among lumber after dressing, but workers shifting large sticks crushed him to death.
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Little Mathew Hourahan
Fourth Street
East Cambridge
Charles River
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Women’s Convention
Mrs. Decker
Vicksburg
Beveridge
A. F. of
Faneuil Hall
Driscoll
Organized Labor
Gerry Brown
Dennis ©. Driscoll
State House
Commonwealth
Urban Fleming
Holyoke
Mr. Fleming
John E. Potts
Worys
Edgar Beecher Bronson
Northwest
Southwest
Sarah Guernsey Bradley
Calendon
Alan Binghampton
Mr. Home
Continents
Connecticut
Iied
Edward Peple
Mark Twain
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