The Tragic Death of Maximilian at Cerro de las Campanas
The article recounts the execution of Maximilian I of Mexico after his capture, detailing the ceremony at the Hill of the Bells, the final farewells, and the shots that ended his life. It portrays the scene with historical figures Miramon and Mejia, and notes the crowd's sorrow and the dramatic, ceremonial firing order.
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Maximilian
Francis Joseph
Mexico
John N. Edwards
Convent of Capuchins
Father Soria
Miramon
Mejia
el Cerro de Las Campanas
Escobedo
Abel
Pie Seasons and the Great Pumpkin Pie Rule
A Chicago Post reflection on two pie seasons the berry fruit time and the apple green time and the in between as worth more than others. It argues pumpkin pie is the only true pie when juice runs from ripe fruit and sun dew flavors the crust. Custom makes us eat pie last.
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Chicago Post
Foot in It Phrase Origin in Old Times
Mil Journal recounts how the phrase put his foot in it originated with a bishop blamed by housewives for porridge burnt while seeking his blessing. The piece notes the bishop bore no fault as households blamed him for the mishap.
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Mil Journal
Easily Settioa in a Baltimore Amer. tcan tone
The fragment hints at a pediatric or medical scene where a doctor at the hospital speaks of needing extensive treatment for Marie's burns and suggests contacting a local druggist for supplies, with charges arranged on the hospital bill.
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Easily Settioa
Marie
Baltimore Amer
Tcan
Our Early Flags And The Evolution Of The Flag Since 1777
The article traces flag origins from medieval crosses to the American banner, noting union jack to stars transition. It covers colonial flags with pine tree, mottoes like An Appeal to Heaven, and Don’t Tread on Me. It details Cambridge flag of 1776 and the 1777 adoption with thirteen stripes and thirteen stars in a blue field, plus 1794-1816 changes to include new states.
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Pope Urban II
St. Andrew
America
New England
Massachusetts
Boston
Merchant Marine
England
South Carolina
South
Cambridge
Washington
Mass
Colonies
Betsy Ross
Continental Congress
United States
Vermont
Kentucky
Congress
Labor unions urged by Wanamaker at rel rel
John Wanamaker told the United States commission on industrial relations in Philadelphia that recognizing labor unions is sane and that both labor and capital have a right to organize. He criticized John D. Rockefeller Jr for pressuring Wilson over Colorado and urged removing labor unions from political parties to end prejudice and misunderstanding.
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Idbor
John Wanamaker
United States Commission Industril Relieions
Philadelphia
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Presdent Wilson
Troupe
Colorado
Labor Movement Demands Vigilance for Success
The article argues that true success in the labor movement requires disciplined consumer choices, regular union meeting attendance, political engagement, and strong financial support for labor publications. It urges unity, consistent backing of union press, and prompt participation in discussions affecting workers. It warns that neglecting these costs undermines the movement’s goals.
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Labor
Uneit
End of Long Fight Ends Sixteen Year Dispute
President Woll of the International Photo-engravers union says a three year agreement settles all differences with Gill Engraving Co of New York. The label use is granted and all litigious action is dropped, marking the end of a sixteen year industrial conflict amid Sherman act pressure. No letter of thanks to Gompers reported from the union.
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Woll
International Photo-engravers’ Union
Gill Engraving Company
New York City
New York Allied Printing Trades Council
Gompers
Bin
Ottleers
American Federation of Labor
New York's First Pensioner Receives Workmen's Benefit
Mrs Sadie L Althen of 638 West Ninety first street New York City becomes the first beneficiary in New York state under the workmen's compensation law She is awarded 30 a month for her own maintenance and 10 a month for the support of her four year old daughter Ruth Her husband Curtis W Althen a carpenter was killed by a fall from a building on July 1 She is twenty four years old and will continue to receive the compensation until she remarries or dies.
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New York
Sadie L. Althen
West Ninety First Street
New York City
New York State
Althen
Ruth
Curtis W. Althen
New Union Formed by Boston Electrical Workers
The electrical workers of Boston formed their eighth union organizing contractors at New England Telephone and Telegraph. The local began with nearly 200 members and is the third wholly telephone employee union. The New York compensation commission set six month insurance rates at 85 for thousands of small employers previously uninsured, a minimum premium previously 25.
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Electrical Workers of
Boston
New England Telephone and Telegraph Company
New York Compensation Commission
Shake Handspledge of Brotherhood in Morning Welcome
Poem fragment highlights greeting warmth and the lasting value of a human touch. It contrasts cheerful salutations with the permanence of true friendship and the pledge of solidarity. The piece emphasizes sincerity over words.
Efficiency and the Taylor System in the Plant
An 8 paragraph excerpt from Frederick Taylor's handbook criticizes the efficiency plan. It argues officers use large rosters of workers to justify frequent layoffs as "object lessons" for others. The text likens this to slave discipline and warns that Taylor's ideas prioritize owner dividends over workers' welfare.
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Frederick Taylor
Taylor
Norton
Union Sues for Damages Over Injunction Dissolution
In Chicago a Carpenters and Joiners union sues multiple firms including Anderson & Lind Manufacturing and Waybe Lumber, seeking damages for court costs, officers fees, and lost contracts after Circuit Judge dissolves a two year picketing injunction. Other defendants in Oshkosh Wisconsin and Tacoma Wisconsin are listed to be added.
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Carpenters
Carpenters’ Ullas
Chicago
Fearch
Brotherhood of Carpenters
Anderson& Lind
A Simple Truth on Trade Unions and Industry
A simple truth describes union strength and common effort to improve industry conditions. It notes aims for better pay and comfort, education through open debate, and legislative scrutiny with approval or disapproval following public discussion.
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Industria Conditiwa
Hytug
Haber
Ch Tiukers Touran
Lackawanna Miners Threaten Strike Over Patrol System
The Lackawanna company officials and the United Mine Workers caucus in West Scranton voted unanimously for a strike if the company sticks to a patrol system in mines. Miners call patrolmen spies and refuse orders. A separate six months Garleton street car strike unsettles bondholders as Lehigh Traction suspends bond payments and a probe waits for state action.
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Prievasee
Lackawanna Company
Roloens Tft
United Mite Workers of America
Uth
West Scranton
Lackawanna
Gron
Roderick
State Bureau of Mines
Garleton
Lehigh Traction Company
State Public Service Commission
Labor Movement Across U S and UK Shapes Unions
Maine unionists push workmen compensation reform. San Francisco policemen gain a weekly day off. Britains Miners Federation covers large organized labor. St Louis garment workers show high neurasthenia rates. Steamfitters in New York plan to join United Association. Chicago and Eastern Illinois machinists form a new district after split from Frisco system.
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Maine
San Francisco
Great Britain
Miners’ Federation
St. Louis
Neurasthen
New York City
United Association of Plunbers
Chicago
Ilindls
C, and & 1
Frisco
LURE OF THE LIZARD Sails and legends of landmark coast
Reading fragmentary notes on ships near Lizard Point and famous explorers like Drake Frobisher Raleigh, a vivid clipped account recalls historic voyages, coast watchers, and the mythic sea powers shaping maritime lore as crowds listen for distant signals and myths.
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Acd
Lizard Point
Aiewkins
Drake
Frobisher
Raleigh
Artentia
Southampton
Darton
Plymouth
Wml
Hwo
Geriain Lloyd
Thie Athan Transport
White Star
Ull
Milthard
Atin
al Ibeimestty
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Sere Bhackleton
Turgener
France
Wombat
Twenty
Michigan
A Gray
Blue
Gray
Colonel B
North Carolna
Yank
Boston Herald
FOR
Trade Unions
THE
Labor Movement
Lizard
William H. Rideing
Scribner's
Detroit Federation of Labor
Sunie Phan
Laren
RFE
Jet Senwenna
Sarily
Alain
Holbreck Bros
Voss-Holbreck
Holzberger
H.H. Jones Service
338 East Ltd
Cincinnati
Ohio Union
Hamilton
Ohio Union Brewing Co
Cincinnati, Ohio
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