Stand for Chinese Exclusion At AFL Meeting
At the AFL executive council in Scranton on June 14 the debate focused on alleged moves to nullify the Chinese exclusion law. Gompers OConnell and Morrison were appointed to present the issue to President Roosevelt. Gompers was authorized to secure the St Louis exposition prize diploma and medal and to seek display of the AFL exhibit at George Washington University with flexible placement. The session also included fiery exchanges and talks on gas pricing and municipal ownership, ending with a vote to form a committee to raise funds for public meetings. The next gathering was set for June 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ubcranton
Executive Council
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
O'Connell
Morrison
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Jtors
St. Lous Exposition
George Washington University
James Madden
Or. X. Guidlin
Western Cas Construction Company
Guitlin
Fort Wayne
Cguldlin
Brosius
W. J. Hosey
James
Kennedy
Sperry
Steiss
President Werkman
Federation of Labor
Werkman
YT Smith
Db. N. Foster
W. Harris
G. W. Manwell
Fort Wayne gas dispute pushes city toward ownership
Fort Wayne voters push for manufactured fuel gas at 35 to 50 cents per thousand cubic feet, urging the common council to consider municipal ownership to curb prices and safeguard residents. The plan would limit contracts to three to five years and seeks to bar exorbitant costs for artificial gas while acknowledging natural gas remains at 25 cents per thousand cubic feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Board of Works and
Common Council
Fort Wayne Gas Company
D. F. Kennisdy
WM. J. Hosey
EV. Harris
James A. Reilly
D. F. Kennedy
A. F. Robbe
Edward Miller
Journal-Gazette
Harris
Fifty Men Wanted for Lafayette Street Pavement Work
Fifty men are needed immediately to work on the Lafayette street pavement near Columbia. Apply to the foreman on Lafayette street this morning for good wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette Street
Columbia
Money to loan at 5 1-2 and 6 per cent interest
Kahne & Co. at 19 Court St advertise money to loan at 5 1 2 and 6 percent interest. The Journal-Gazette wants columns urge readers to list their needs and opportunities in classified ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kahne & Coo
Court St
Journal-Gazette
Diplomas for Nine Young Men at Cathedral High School
The Cathedral high school for boys held its annual commencement in Library Hall with nine graduates: Raymond Lewis Getz Edward Henry Gocke Maurice Edwin Cody Robert Clement Smith S. Joachim Rader Carl Louis Contivre Oliver John Geary Francis Michael Hodgson Troward Frederick Fry. The program featured a valedictory by Robert Smith a Latin oration by J Ryder and a four act drama Maurice the Woodcutter with student performers. Father John F. Noll spoke praising religious instruction and the church's role in education citing moral examples and the need for faith alongside learning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathedral High School For
Library Hall
Manly Deohing
Raymond Lewis Getz
Edward Henry Gocke
Maurice Edwin Cody
Robert Clement Smith
S. Joachim Rader
Carl Louis Contuvre
Olver John Geary
Francis Michael Hogson
Troward Frederick Fry
Robert Smith
Hife
J. Ryder
John O'Connor
Arthur Irwin
George Weber
Leo Titenbach
Stephen Callathan
Edward Kahoe
Joseph Markey
Alpert Gesster
Harry Mungovan
Michael Sullivan
Kenneth McDonald
Edward Cranston
George Ryder
Neil McKcarby
Joseph Huntine
Joseph Schnee
Minims
Byron Hayes
R. F. Sammers
FE. McCarthy
Niel McCarby
Oscar Miller
B. Hayes
Charles Brauneisen
Harold Hoy
John Martin
Martin
John F. Noll
Father Noll
William Jennings Bryan
Winona
Presbyterian Assembly
Mr. Bryan
Gront
Equitable Life Insurance Company
Smithsonian Institute
Private Ownership Best Says James Dalrymple
James Yakille of Glasgow argues private ownership better for American cities after studying Chicago and other urban systems. He warns municipal control could create powerful political machines, favors short leases with renewal, and supports a gradual 3 cent fare once finances stabilize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dalrymple
Philadelphia
Dunne
Chicago
James Yakiille
Glasgow
Republic
America
Corporation of Tramways of Glasgow
Moral development of the child and menu growth
A brief remark compares a child's moral development with expanding appetite, suggesting equal importance of character formation and dietary growth. The statement frames growth as a holistic process balancing ethics and nutrition.
Independent firm seeks 50 year Marion telephone franchise
Marion Evans, a local merchant, filed with the board of public works for a new independent telephone company franchise. The firm plans an exchange, underground conduits within fire limits, overhead lines elsewhere, and a 50 year term. Residential rates capped at 18 dollars annually, business at 30 dollars. Construction to start within 90 days of approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ind
United and Central Union Telephone
Board of Public Works
Tne
Marion Evans
Evans
Vans
No Snakes Arrive for Hawaii Zoo Exhibition
The steam ship Alameda delivered a box of rattlesnakes to Honolulu for a local zoo exhibit. Officials acted immediately to prevent landing, as Hawaii has no native snakes, and the reptiles were all killed by Collector Stackable before customs clearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Associated Press
Alameda
Journal Gazette Want Ads Bring Results
The Journal Gazette promotes its want ads as effective for delivering results. Ads promise quick responses and broad reach to readers seeking goods, services, or opportunities through a trusted local source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal-Gazette
Colorado
Rock Island
Chicago
St. Louis
Memphis
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Springs
Lost Automobile End Gate in Bloomingdale Area
Lost item notice for automobile end gate in Bloomingdale. bearing HW. Finder should call 6528 or deliver to Randall Motor Car Co. by date 11. Local contact details provide approach for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloominedale
Randall Motor Car Co
Old Time Slaves Fight For Farms In Mercer County
In Lima Ohio on June 14 farmers in Mercer County banded together amid a long dispute over land titles tied to former slaves. Lawyers Beam Henderson and ex Senator Johnston lead suits to reclaim 47 tracts totaling about 3200 acres now owned by others, with rents and profits estimated over two million dollars. Descendants of ex slaves number about 400, many living near Sidney Troy Piqua Xenia Urbana and Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Mercer County
John W. Beam
Indianapolis
Central West
Henderson & Beam
James Ll. Johnston
John Randolph
Roanoke
Randolph
William Leigh
Virginia
Northwest
Leigh
Grand Reservoir
Celina
Troy
Piqua
Sidney
Glark County
Xenia
Greene
Alleghanies
Joseph Plunkett
Plunkett
Miami Valley
Messrs
Beam & Henderson
Itation
Franklin
Butler
Jefferson Townships
York Bural
Bernard
Anna Dewell
Dewells
Urbana
Springfield
Plan Gigantic Barbecue For Fourth Of July
At a Master Butchers association meeting plans began for a huge Fourth of July barbecue at Centlivre park. Twenty five head of cattle will be roasted for guests. lunch is free and gate admission is free. A band concert is planned among other attractions. The arrangement committee includes H C Rippe, Alexander Lawrence, Amiel Poinsette, Charles Jacobs and Jules Huguenard. The committee meets again this evening to advance arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Master Butchers’ Association
Centlivre Park
Messrs
H. C. Rippe
Alexander Lawrence
Amiel Poinsette
Charles Jacobs
Jules Huguenard
New Building Permits Issued for Fort Wayne Works and Residence
Clerk Becker of the public works board issued permits for the Fort Wayne Electric Works to add to the factory and for Bradley to build a frame residence at the corner of Barr and Butler streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becker
Board of Public Works
Fort Wayne Electric Works
Bradley
Barr and
Butler Streets
What is your definition of an opti meet
A collection of humorous quotes and quips from various newspapers. It includes a joke about optimism and trains, a remark on Briggins poetry, a dispute over reading aloud, a Cohoes wart tale, a philanthropy definition tied to hardship, a fish catching joke, and a stranger noting constant trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minauke Sentinel
Briggins
Washington
Crowds Delighted With Band Concerts at Robison Park
Hundreds attended the United States Indian band concerts at Robison park ordered under Dennison Wheelock. Forty members performed a mix of light and serious pieces with spirited enthusiasm. Dancers wore Indian costumes as the program closed with a native composition. Two performances were scheduled for today at 3 30 p m and 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robison Park
United States Indian Band
Dennison Wheelock
Campers Involved in Saloon Camp Disturbance
Sheriff and deputy responded near Bootjack saloon to a melee in a camping party. George Angeus allegedly assaulted Mrs. Sitten in her home area, knocking out two teeth. he was found six miles south in a wagon and jailed. Mrs. Sitten plans to file assault and battery charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seriff
Jesse Grice
Jules Huguenard
Morve
George Angeus
Sitteu
Angeus
Cam
Angeus Sive
Talnois
Deathbed marriage upheld in Foersman case at Smith's hotel
Judge Wanty ruled the February 15 1904 deathbed marriage of George Foersman to Minnie Ashbrook in Smith's hotel Somerset Ohio was legal. An uncle's suit to void the union failed. Foersman died next noon after a four hour illness leaving large Pickaway and Perry county estates.
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Columbus
Judge Wanty
United States Court
George B. Foersman
Minnie Ashbrook
Somerset
Smith's Hotel
Foersman
Wan Y
Miss Ashbrook
Pickaway
Perry
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American Federation OF LA
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Lars
Journal- Gazette
Mr. Harris
Berghoff
Robert B. Hanna
John W. White
Millarris
Union É Cause
Mr. Guidlin
E. V. Harris
Dieterich Syndicate
Particu
Thedral High School
Father Nell de
Hawaii
Ohio
Centlivre
Epworth
Rockies
PCAN
J. J. Clark
Dist
Pass
Williamson Bldg
Cleveland
L. A. Moss & CO
Columbia ST
C. C. Schlatter & Co
Columbia and
Clinton Streets
Cohoes
Chicago Chronicle
Willie
Pather
New Yorker
Harpers Weekly
Chicago Tribune
Dennison Wheel
Ock
Camper
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