Miners on Trial as Nitrate Bill Passes Senate
In Matewan West Virginia detectives trial death toll rises to seven against Baldwin Feltz men plus C C Testerman mayor. The United Mine Workers support the miners with claims of self defense. In Washington the Senate backed a government nitrate plant bill 34 to 29 to develop fertilizer and explosives, despite opposition as a likely water power grab.
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B. R. Page
Page
Baldwin- Feltz
United Mine Workers’ Union
Washington
Senate
Muscle Shoals
Alabama
House
Congress
Steel Trust
Chile
Leedy pushes can t strike plan in Oklahoma legislature
Senator Leedy proposes a headcraft law patterned after Kansas cant strike plan. Governor Robertson publicly denounces the ancient self system but Leedy continues as a statesman figure despite opposition.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Leedy
Robertson
Coal Dealers Warned By State Fuel Administrator
Boston coal dealers face a renewed warning from the state fuel administrator that definite action will be taken if prices are not reduced. Dealers assure the official prices will be rearranged, but old rates persist, while the administrator issues another stern threat to keep the public hopeful.
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Boston
Eyewitness recalls Lincoln assassination at Ford's Theatre
An 1865 night at Ford's Theatre is recalled by Dr. George C. Maynard who witnessed Lincoln’s shooting during Our American Cousin. He describes seats near the presidential box and the gala mood as the war’s end felt near.
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Lincoln
National Museum
Washington
George C. Maynard
Ford's Theater
Doctor Maynard
Ford's
Iincoln
Benefits for Chicago street car men total in union record
The Chicago union report notes total benefits to organized street car workers reaching 160 144 37 in the period. The item also recounts wartime and civic scenes and mentions President Lincoln era events in a historic aside.
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Chicago
Lincoln Death Site Refers to Washington D C
A fragmentary description recalls the Washington house at 516 Tenth Street where Lincoln died after Booth’s assassination. It notes carriage congestion and the quiet crowd as bells and gun salutes marked the event. Robert Lansing cites Lincoln as a national exemplar of equal opportunity from Holgensville, or Holgensville farm.
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Ford's
Tenth Street
Washington
Lincoln
Booth
Robert Lansing
Holgensville Farm
Abraham Lincoln
America
Culinary workers sign agreement with hotels and restaurants
Culinary workers in Herrin Michigan reach a deal with hotel and restaurant owners. Wages are increased and hours shortened under the new contract.
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Herrin
Forty Four Hour Week in Building Trades Favored
Judge Beeby of New South Wales supports a forty four hour week in building trades arguing it raises efficiency and may raise costs but can be offset by better production methods and industrial council formation to balance interests. He calls for practical steps rather than drastic changes.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Australia
Beeby
New South Wales Board of Trade
Alsay Anil Aiprovement
Ani Sethinds
Mike Ups
Eytet of Cine
Alberta
Canada
Alberta Labor News
Calvary Daily Herald
Labor News
The
Herald
Tovtid
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Dincoln
Pooth
J.B. Steward
Routh
Wilform
Iith
Aflaekert Fur Hithas
Setnittige
Sie Dresidien
Ali Gsieet
Ty Tieth
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Alee
Eylang Vlureh
Tomek
Cave
Etethane
Tiebagu
Wa Re Pe
Piremen Veing
Pittebuye
Aml Oilers
Duuyig Dais
International Brotherhood of Piremen
Ad Oilers
New York
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Dan Cohen
High Street
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Imfeld’s
Imfeld
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