Labor Day Celebration in Coshocton Draws Thousands
A September Labor Day in Coshocton drew a huge crowd as trains and wagons brought visitors from nearby towns. The parade along Walnut Street featured the Haight's Imperial band, union contingents including miners carpenters printers and pressmen, and out of town bands. A Boston Piano and Organ display highlighted local business support while receipts and financials were still being tallied.
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Perial
Coshocton
Bauer
Zanesville
Boston Piano and Organ Company
Haight’s Imperial Band
Federal Union
Novelty Workers’ Union
Bloomfield Band
Carpenters’ and Joiners’ Union
Printing Pressman Union
Feeders
Labor Day Speeches At Bakersville Parade
After the parade crowds visited restaurants then moved to the fair grounds for speeches. John P. Jones of North Lawrence and State President W. H. Haskins of the United Mine Workers spoke on trade union principles and Labor Day’s history and relevance to workers today.
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Fair Grounds
John P. Jones
North Lawrence
W. H. Haskins
United Mine Workers
Jones
Haskins
Trusts and Politics Split in Labor Meeting
A discussion on trusts and worker politics drew praise from two speakers who urged union members to engage in politics as individuals rather than rely on union leaders. The event followed by a sports program at the fairgrounds featuring horse races, cycling exhibitions, and a large crowd, with entertainment from Haight's Imperial Band and a grand Labor day ball at Forbes hall in Coshocton.
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Coshocton
Fairgrounds
Forbes Hall
al King
Agricultural Society
Clayone Chief
Castleton
Fanny H
J. M. Adams
Fanny
H. Wisenburg
Clayone
Adams
Wilson
Willowbrook
Babe
Idaline
Jay Wood
Gray Crook
E. P. Hack
Idoline
Ted
R. N. Barnes
Black
Cognion
Tom Prior
Jesse Cognion
Prior
Bessie Long
Nacy Hanks
Joe
Tempest
Flying Squirrel
Henrietta
Plaley Boy
Bakly
Pixley Boy
Sam Clendenning
Haight
Imperial Land
Court House Park
Main Street
Dr. Haight
Wag Aon
Foster
Regler
Imperial
Shepler
City Harp Orchestra
A Summer Trip to Salt Lake City The Scenic Denver Rio Grande
A promotional piece extols a summer journey via the Denver Rio Grande System to Salt Lake City as unmatched for beauty and novelty. It highlights Salt Lake City's Mormon landmarks parks and resorts and notes a saltwater bath high above sea level. The notice invites readers to contact an agent for cheap tour rates and send for a copy of Salt Lake City tourism information.
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Coshocton
Ohio
Salt Lake City
Pacific Coast
Denver Rio Grande
America
Hmita
Salt Lake
Dead Sea
Palestine
City of the Saints
S. K. ‘Hooper
Denver
Col
Jolly Picnic Held at White Woman's Rock
A Monday picnic at White Woman's Rock honored Akron visitor Louis Helbing. Attendees included Otto Bries and family, the McCartons, Harvey sisters, Bachman, Carton, Bries, Weaver, Spahn, Edwards, Bordenkircher, Bracke, Wills Creek residents, and others from Columbus and nearby towns.
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White Woman’s Rock
Louis Helbing
Akron
Otto Bries
Anna
Sue McCarton
Wheat Jump Hits Highest Level in a Year
Wheat futures surged to seventy seven cents amid fears of a supply squeeze as farmers hold back stock. Dealers attribute the spike to large quantities withheld while buyers try to lift prices. T. C. Swing and Clark Gamble of Carroll County returned from Columbus Saturday.
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T. C. Swing and Clark Gamble of
Carol County
Columbus
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Walnut Street
Main
Charles Haskins
Fred McDonald
Carl Shrake
Ed, Cross
A. C. Clark
Jacob Lint Mhaight
New Bedford
Wade
Morgan Run
Bauer’s
Cassingham
Mohawk Village
Hudson Mine
Coalport
Conesville
Drake Mine
Country Mines
Warsaw
Painters’ and Decorators’ Union, No
Coxey Band Wagon
Tinners’ and Slatera’ Union
the Fountain Dry Goods
Cleveland
The
Fountain Dry Goods Company
Yocum’s Coshocton School of Business
Citizens Phone
Bakersville
Gum Engravers’ Union
Bricklayers’ and Mason's Union
Phimbers’ Gas & Steamfitters” Union
All Tyler
Central Trades and Labor Council
Sports
Court Square
John Mapel
Annie McManus
Indianapolis
A. H. Thomson & SO
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