Labor Congress Showdown Today
After three days of organization the industrial conference called by President Wilson will end in a showdown tomorrow over the business to be transacted. A brief session was held today with adjournment to allow capital labor and the public groups to prepare suggestions and proposals for submission for consideration. Only the preamble of a resolution was ready today introduced by Charles S. Barrett of Georgia representing the Farmers' Union.
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Washington
Wilson
Charles S. Barrett
Georgia
Farmers’ Union
Labor
Shipping Board
Town votes to end voting machine contract in Winthrop
At a town meeting in Winthrop last night the contract for voting machines was overwhelmingly canceled. The move cites voting delays as the main issue and the town will return to the Australian ballot system for the state election.
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Winthrop
Industrial Conference Deliberations Face Unified Pressure
The three groups seek a national agricultural policy amid calls for decisive proposals on industry labor and capital. The public group led by Baruch hints at moving beyond neutrality with wage and shipyard issue documents. Frederick P Fish and Magnus W Alexander outline expectations while the conference rules demand cross group consensus for any stance.
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Bernard M. Baruch
Frederick P. Fish
Boston
Lane
Magnus W. Alexander
National Industrial Conference Board
Welcome Home Parade for Cambridge War Veterans
Plans for a Cambridge Welcome Home celebration for World War I veterans were approved by the city committee led by Mayor Quinn. The parade, starting at Porter's Square, will travel along Massachusetts Avenue to MIT grounds with 3000 soldiers expected. Lieutenant-Colonel Theodore Baker will be chief marshal. open houses, band concerts, and Charles River fireworks follow in the afternoon and evening.
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Cambridge
City Hall
Quinn
Porter's Square
North
Massachusetts Avenue
East Cambridge
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Theodore (. Baker
Charles River
Elevated car service in South Boston under fire
City Point Improvement Association scorred the present elevated car service at its meeting in Pere Marquette Council hall. An emergency transportation committee was formed to address the trolley car situation. Members include Rev Mortimer E Twomey, William H Taylor, Charles S O Connor, Lt Col John H Dunn, Francis J W Ford, Edward T Harrington, Thomas R Tobin, Robert E Bigney and James F Gleason. Temporary officers were elected: President William H Taylor, vice presidents Charles S O Connor and Lt Col Dunn, secretary Robert E Bigney, treasurer Thomas Teevans.
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South
City Point
City Point Improvement Association
Pere Marquette Council
K. of C. Hall
Mortimer E. Twomey
William H. Taylor
Charles S. O’connor
John H. Dunn
Francis J. W. Ford
Edward T. Harrington
Thomas R. Tobin
Robert E. Bigney
James F. Gleason
Dunn
Thomas Teevans
Union heads confer on pressmen strike in New York
International Typographical Union president Marsden G Scott and AFL vice president James Dun can arrived to assist in the strike and lockout affecting about 20 job and book offices in New York City. Scott met with International Pressmen's Union president George L Berry and International Stereotypers and Electrotypers' Union president James J Freel. Berry said a statement would be issued tomorrow.
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New York
Marsden
Scott
International Typographical Union
James Duncan
American Federation of Labor
George L. Berry
International Pressmen’s Union
James J. Freel
International Stereotypers and Electrotypers’ Union
Berry
Adamson's Balsam Ad Promotes Cold Cure
All druggists sell Adamson's Balsam, the never failing cure for colds.
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Adamson
City Police Strike Dramas Hit Boston Unions and Politics
Boston police reinstatement debate continues as officers who walked out face reinstatement trials while union leaders urge unity. City officials clash over Attorney Parker's fees and staffing as new recruits join the force. President Wilson improves but remains under strict rest with interstate diplomacy and national leaders sending messages.
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Harold Laski
P. Henry Jennings
Central Labor Union
State House
Lewis R. Sullivan
Governor's Council
President Wilson Shows Progressive Strength Gains
Washington Oct 8 A five day period of gradual improvement has left President Wilson stronger than at any time since he fell ill two weeks ago tonight. Physicians say his condition has continued to improve and he is now stronger than at any previous point since the illness began.
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England
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Belgium
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Armenia
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M. Jusserand
Paris
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Wilson
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Tumulty
Washington
Mrs Sayre Reports President Wilson Improves at Home
Mrs Francis B Sayre daughter of President Wilson returned to Hubbard Park Cambridge from Washington with hopeful news that the President is much improved though still in danger. She said doctors found no immediate danger and that she may return to Washington soon.
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Francis B. Sayre
President Wilson
Hubbard Park
Cambridge
Washington
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Post
New Job for Marshall Washington
Vice President Marshall, asked to name a baby, is now urged to help fix Washington's servant problem. A prominent society woman writes to him urging a proclamation to house servants to take their work more seriously to curb turnover and improve efficiency.
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Washington
Marshall
King George Sends Message on President's Illness
International messages reached the White House as King George of England Viscount Grey and King Albert of Belgium sent telegrams expressing concern and wishes for the President's recovery. Earl Curzon, Armenia, and Colombia also sent messages of support.
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Belgium
Chicago
Earl Curzon
Armenia
Colombia
Bones of Slain Settlers Found Near Fort in Maine
In Kennebunkport, two early settlement skeletons show Indian warfare signs. An arrow embedded in one skull indicates a fatal strike, while the second skull’s chipped tip suggests a clean scalping by an Indian tomahawk artist.
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Kennebunkport
Skeletons Reinterred After Seven-Feet Man Found Near Fort Site
Three skeletons unearthed six feet deep near a fort site include a seven foot tall man. Accidental burial over graves from a former cemetery. likely victims of early Indian and settler clashes. Land owner Atwood Kent arranged reburial at Kennebunk Landing and Arundel Burying Ground.
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Atwood Kent
Hazing Probe Ordered at Naval Academy
Secretary Daniels ordered an inquiry into hazing at Annapolis after reports of a possible student death attempt by two midshipmen. Rear Admiral Seale, superintendent, said Midshipman P. H. Seltzer was involved in the case with details still emerging.
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Naval Academy
Annapolis
Daniels
Seale
Academy
P. H. Seltzer
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