Organized Labor Stakes All In Election Says Gompers
President Samuel Gompers warns labor leadership faces a political fight as organized labor leans into elections. He cites attacks from manufacturers and vows to mobilize labor bureaus and leaders to back the Democratic ticket, warning against attempts to discredit or depose him.
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Organized Labor
Gompers
Washington
American Federation
Samuel Gompers
National Manufacturers’ Association
Great Britain
Australia
Germany
America
John Brinkman
Labor Bureaus
American Federation of Labor
Labor Movement
Earth
Hunger for Knowledge About Mules Spreads in Indiana
In Indianapolis on August 1, Mrs. Mary Stubbs Moore, head of the Indiana bureau of statistics, released new reports detailing rising interest in mules. The data show a growing demand for information on the number of mules in Indiana and indicate a substantial increase in the mule population since March 1, with male stock over 3,000 higher than previously recorded.
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Posey County
Posey
Jackson
Knox
Vanderburg
Ee Warrick
Washington
Knox County
Jim Garrard
Vincennes
W. A. Cullop
Gibson
Warrick
Bartholomew
Decatur
Spencer
Greene
Indiana
Indianapolis
Mary Stubbs Moore
Indiana Bureau of Statistics
Millionaire Republican Files for U.S. Senate Nomination
Jefferson City Mo Aug 8 Colonel R C Kerens of St Louis billionaire railroad banker mine and newspaper owner filed with the secretary of state a declaration of his candidacy for the Republican nomination for United States senator He is a millionaire tied to railroads banks mines and newspapers in St Louis
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Jefferson City
R. C. Kerens
St. Louis
Secretary of State
United States
Wayne Grape Tastes From People’s and D. & N. Wines
A local drink note praises Wayne Grape at the People’s and D. & N. venues, urging readers to try the product and promising a satisfying experience. The casual recommendation highlights taste appeal and confident enjoyment.
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Wayne
People’s
Priest Originates Phone for Trains Invention Under ICC Review
Rev F L Odenbach S J director of St Ignatius College meteorological observatory and John C Poore Forest City Rubber Co present a joint invention for railroad communication and automatic signaling that could replace the block system. The device uses cab signals and a common track conductor to transfer light and telephone currents enabling train to train and train to station communication while minimizing fog and accidents. The Interstate Commerce Commission is considering the patent with officials acknowledging the trolley wire risk but noting the inventor’s claim of automatic alerts in danger zones.
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Cleveland Veader
F. L. Odenbach
S. J
Meteorological Observatory
St. Ignatius’ College
Interstate Commerce Commission
John ©. Poore
Columbus Road
Forest City Rubber Company
Father Odenbach
John C. Poore
Poore
Inventions to Enhance Rail Safety Forecasted by Poore and Coe
John C. Poore and his partner discuss a safe system that can be tested on track and foresees that railroads will only adopt the invention if compelled by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Poore is in California while the other inventor remains unnamed.
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Railroads
Interstate Commerce Commission
John C. Poore
California
Hanged the Brute in Memphis for Child Assault
Henry Johnson, a Black man, was executed in the county jail in Memphis today for criminally assaulting Ida May Broadway, the four year old daughter of a local dairyman. The brutal case drew swift condemnation and highlighted tragic crimes against children in the era.
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Memphis, Tenn
Aug
Henry Johnson
Ida May Broadway
Enric Creel: Mexican Autocrat’s Heir Apparent Emerges
Jorge H. Picard profiles Enrique C. Creel, Mexican ambassador to the United States, as the likely successor to President Porfirio Diaz. Creel, born poor in Chihuahua, rose to wealth through mining, banking, and industry, and is praised for modernizing Chihuahua with schools, hospitals, railways, and utilities while Diaz hints at retirement and a preferred successor.
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Porfirio Diaz
Mexico
Diaz
Republic
Enrique C. Creel
United States
Whitch
Hfe
Don Enrique
Rockefeller
Washington
Chihuahua
General Terrazas
Creel
Senor
Enrique €. Creel
Fenry Clay
Jorge H. Picard
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Taft-Bryan
U. S
Odenbach
Interstate Commission
John Cg, Poore
Dr. Hardman Spenalst
Lvind
Main and
Calhoun
Transfer Station
DR. Hardman
Fort Wayne, Ind
W. Main St
Journal-Gazette
Henry Clay
Enrique
Kentucky
Henry Clay Creel
Senora Creel
Manana
Young Creel
Young Creet
Havin
Cree
Torrazan
Senor Creer
Banco Mineral
Banco Central
Mexican Central Railroad
Chihuahua and Pacific
Don Enrique C. Creel
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