Gompers Demands Eight Hour Day for All Workers
Minneapolis reports President Gompers urging an eight hour work day as the goal for all workers. He cites union growth, wage advances, and better conditions, while opposing Chinese laborers and injunctions. He notes Canada and Puerto Rico progress and stresses ballot use and independent union political action.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Our Brotherhood International
Canada
North American
Porto Rico
International Typographical Union
Hoar Holds Dorchester Campaign Rallies
A large Dorchester audience at Catholic Union Hall heard John J. Hoar, Democratic candidate for Alderman, pledge district improvements. Speakers included Joseph F. O’Connell and Charles F. M. Malley among others. Hoar outlined his council and legislative record. He planned further district stops at Washington Hall Codman Square Kelliher’s Hall Neponset and Music Hall Field’s Corner with prominent locals due to speak.
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Catholic Union Hall
River Street
Dorchester
Lower Mills
John J. Hoar
Thomas F. Campbell
Joseph F. O’connell
Charles F. M. Malley
William A. McDevitt, Jr
Alderman Hennessey
John F. Kennedy
Joseph T. Walsh
John W. Linnehan
Hoar
Torchlight Parade for Woods in Ward 19
William H. Woods of Brighton launches a vigorous bid for the Board of Aldermen with a torchlight parade in Ward 19 drawing over 1000 supporters. He will lead in his car and deliver speeches along the route while highlighting past charitable acts and pledges to serve the poor and treat all voters equally.
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William H. Woods
Brighton
Board of Aldermen
Woods
General Court
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Free Mail Trial
Letters claim Pyramid Pile Cure eases soreness and swelling from piles with accompanying pills. Readers are urged to request a free trial by mail from Pyramid Drug Company and later buy a 50 cent box.
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Seattle
C. Crowley
9Th Ave
Wash
Pyramid Drug Company
Pyramid Building
Marshall, Mich
Kirwin vows fight to end political activity by city officials
Alderman Kirwin grilled the adjournment of a city board meeting in Waltham and pledged to pursue a drive against officials taking part in campaigns. He introduced a motion to curb political participation and claimed a voting irregularity occurred before adjournment. He left with his books and hat as the dispute continued.
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Waltham
Kirwin
Chandler and Floyd Mee in New Hampshire politics
In a Parker House meeting ex Senator William E. Chandler of New Hampshire and Governor candidate Charles M. Floyd met. Floyd denied any political significance and said no discussion of defeating him occurred.
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Parker House
United States
New Hampshire
Charles M. Floyd
Lincoln
Chandler
Floyd
Post
Legistate
G A R Veteran William Armstrong Dies at Post Inspection
Peabody reports William R. Armstrong 63 a Civil War veteran and officer of the day collapsed and died during the annual Union Post 50 G. A. R. inspection.
Nervura Health Remedy Promoted For Overworked Women
Working Girls and workers in stores, factories, offices, and homes are urged to take Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy for strength and vitality. The ad claims the medicine is safe, effective, and backed by a physician who offers free consultation at 34 Temple Place.
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Dr. Greene
Greene
Frats May Melrose School Hurdle Secret Societies
Melrose School Board members present vigorous resolutions condemning secret fraternal societies in public schools. The investigating committee led by Edwin S. Small, Mrs Isabel Stantial and Mrs Holden cited caste distinctions and defiance of authority as harms and urged barring members from entering the high school. Membership described as based on appearance and wealth.
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Melrose
Melrose School Board
Eewin S. Small
Isabel Stantial
Holden
New Bedford Mayor Denies Raid Rumor Officials Call Story False
Mayor Thompson denounces a Boston paper claim that he was caught in a raid as false and politically motivated. Reverend H A Ridgeway and a ministers' committee deny knowledge of any raid.
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New Bedford
Thompson
Boston
H.A. Ridgeway
Pleasant Street
M. E
Ministers’ Union
Miss Draughn Gets No Balm Breach Suit Ends in Mistrial
A New York jury announced a disagreement in the breach of promise suit filed by Marian Draughn actress and daughter of the late Judge Thomas Settle against Heinrich Thyssen son and heir of a German iron magnate.
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London
Marian Draughn
Thomas Settle
United States Circuit Court of Southern
Florida
Heinrich Thyssen
Dusseidor
Germany
Overtime Bill Campaign Spending Revealed in Oaths
District Attorney John B. Moran sworn to accounts in fibirery return for governor bid. Alonzo Moran justice of the peace witnessed. John J. MecMannion of Lowell says $100 paid to beat Horton H. Hilton on overtime bill. Senator Elmer A. Stevens admits $125 spent amid re election bid. Several other expense returns noted.
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John B. Moran
Fibirery
Moran
Alonzo Moran
John J. MecMannion
Lowell
Horton H. Hilton
Elmer A. Stevens
Somerville
47 Roasted to Death in Indiana Railroad Wreck
A passenger train in two sections collided with a freight near Babcock Indiana. Forty seven deaths occurred, forty five burned, with many injured and relatives gathering at Chicago depots. Relief trains aided the wounded.
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Indiana
Babcock
Ind
Burk
M. Moste
Woodville
Chicago
Valparaiso
Russia
Baltimore & Ohio Road
Anna Chyza
Warsaw
Chyza
Emerson Shoes Offer Style and Comfort in Quality Footwear
Advertises EMERSON footwear highlighting style and comfort. Lists store locations at Wash St corner Water Court St corner Hanover, 185 Summer Street, and Dewey Square. Cites wide selection and brand appeal.
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Emerson
Wash, St., Cor
Court St
Cor
Hanover
Dewey Square
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