Multicity Briefs On Politics Sports And Local Events
Across cities on August 21 reports highlight William J. Bryan’s tariff speech at the Iowa State Fair. Indiana Republicans renominated Clarence Gilliam. Illinois hotel clerks form an association. Other notes cover a Narragansett Pier horse show, Hudson River swimming, Taft rallies in Virginia, Gallaudet Deaf Mutes convention, Archbishop Bruchesi’s limina visit, Mrs Silliman’s 108th birthday, Red Wing homecoming, and John Fritz’s 86th birthday.
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Des Moines
Iowa State Fair Grounds
William J. Bryan
Springfield
Ill
Illinois
Narragansett Pier
R. I
Point Judith Country Club
Auburn
Ind
Indiana
Clarence ©. Gilliams
New York
Hudson River
Irvington
Piermont
Annette Kellerman
Australia
C. L. Brown
Chicago
Elaine Golding
Bath Beach
Hot Springs
Selma
William H. Taft
Taft
Providence
New England Gallaudet Association of Deaf Mutes
Quebec
Bruchesi
Rome
London
Bridgeport
Conn
Deborah Staples Silliman
Easton
Silliman
America
Red Wing
Minn
Texas Woman's College Notes
The 1908 09 faculty at Texas Woman's College is nearly complete and includes Madeleine D Lucas as new Latin teacher an A B graduate of the University of Chicago 1907 She is described as forceful and capable President Charlton will address the community on Sunday Local music and church arrangements are noted Haraldt Techau the pianist will soon depart Germany for America J Bert Graham the vocalist will visit Mobile Alabama in August and return to Bryan in September Mrs Charlton and her daughter Julia plan to return to Bryan September 2 Stella Josciewicz returns from Providence Rhode Island
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Madeleine D. Lucas
University of Chicago
Eagle
Charlton
Bryan
Haraldt Techau
Germany
America
Techau
J. Bert Graham
Mobile
Alabama
Julia
Chicago
Stella Josciewicz
Providence
R. I
Hey
Improvements At Webb's Store Enhance Display and Service
Webb Brothers undertake extensive improvements on the upper floor repainted shelving railings and walls with a larger display area. A new ladies department is being fitted and other sections rearranged for better patron convenience as a fall and winter stock arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb Brothers
Labor World Notes On Unions And Wages Abroad
A survey of labor developments includes Waterville workers seeking a United Textile Workers charter, New York unions funding unemployment relief, and railway clerks pushing for a system agreement. Reports cover rising union strength especially in the American Federation of Musicians, labor unrest in New York City building trades, and a Massachusetts eight hour day amendment. It cites large-scale strike and lockout data from 1881 to 1905 and 7.4 million workers affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterville
United Textile Workers
Cigarmakers’ International Union
Philadelphia
New York Typographical Union
Big Six
New York, New Haven
American Federation of Musicians
Austria
United States
San Francisco
Cal
International Brotherhood of Railroad
International Railroad of Canada
Massachusetts
Leather Workers
Kansas City
Building Trades
Buffalo
N. Y
Building Trades Department
American Federation of Labor
Department of Labor
Washington
Stewart the Hypnotist at the Grand
A good sized crowd braved weather and mud to watch Prof Stewart perform at the Grand last night. He pleased and entertained from start to finish with features like Rock Breaking and the Needle Test. The engagement closes tonight and opens in Dallas Monday. a Blind Fold Drive is set for 3 30 this afternoon from the Exchange hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof
Stewart
Dallas
Exchange Hotel
Special sale at A. J. Wagner & Company begins today
Shoppers are urged to see the advertisement announcing a special sale at A. J. Wagner & Company starting this morning and running through next Saturday. The price list promises a broad array of bargains on nearly every wear item and many home utilities at greatly reduced prices, aiming to surpass former sales.
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A. J. Wagner & Company
Former Noted Catcher Dies in Brooklyn
New York reports the death of Dr. Albert J. Bushong a famed catcher for the St. Louis Browns and Brooklyn teams. Born in Philadelphia fifty two years ago he battled with King Kelly for top honors in the eighties before retiring in 1900 to practice dentistry in Brooklyn leaving a widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Albert J. Bushong
St. Louis Browns
Brooklyn
Bushong
Philadelphia
Will Erect Thirty Dwellings in Baltimore
Baltimore August 21 E. A. Black will erect at a cost of 110000 thirty three story dwellings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
E. A. Blackshere
Also Mentioned on This Page
E. J. Fountain the Quality Grocer
Bethlehem
John Fritz
Nestor
Iron and Steel
Texas Woman's College Notes
Webb
Fmmel & Maloney
Labor World
Stewart the Hypnotist
Bryan, Texas
J. W. Howell
H. O. Boatwright
Guy M. Bryan JR
L. L. McInnis
R. W. Howell
E. Boyett
R. R. Myers
Nontvers
Boyett & Myers
Avatat
Higgs
Kodaks
Winter « Smith
Photo Supply Co
Huntsville
Pianoforite
Church-Parsons
Harriet F. Smith
Huntsville, Veaas
the Smith Drug Co
J. A. McQueen
Bermuda
J. B. Hines
SMITH
Peek
Aol
Joe Kosh
Hamilton
Coloestreer
First National Bank
Holmes
Lowney’s
C. H. Holmes
Holmes &Parker
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