Achievements of Labor Movement in Uplifting Workers
Samuel Gompers praises the labor movement for preventing human misery through eight‑hour days, safer factories, and life‑preserving laws. He cites state and federal reforms, fights against careless supervision, and the value of organized labor in protecting workers, women, and children on Labor Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Kansas City Star
Iron and Steel
Sugar Trust
Cordage Trust
Rubber Trust
Pennsylvania
Cutler
Pittston
McKees Rocks
McKeesport
Shenandoah
Pottsville
Pittsburg
United Ares
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Congress
Nfe
United States
United States Congress
Organizations of Labor
Indiana State Fair entries surge as exhibitors pledge space
Indianapolis reports record influx of entries for the Indiana State Fair with 40 acres allotted to farm machinery exhibitors and 30 more for tractor demonstrations. Horse show demand fills barn space, promising up to 400 night-show horses and twenty stables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Fair
Charles Downing
Downing
State Fair Management
Indianapolis Trade Association
Indiana State Fair News
Fair Management
Purdue University i T
Labor Day Proclamation and Corporate Filings
Governor Marshall proclaims Labor Day on the first Monday in September and urges observance statewide. The secretary of state records Articles of Incorporation for None-Better Manufacturing Company Hartford City and Wants Development Company Fort Wayne with capital stock and listed directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
None-Better Manufacturing Company
Hartford City
J. H. Behug
C. S. Clark
C. P. Schug
Rudolph Schug
Christ Rich
the Wants Development Company
Fort Wayne
Capital
C. L
M. Wants
L. P. Drayer
H. A. Duemling and
H. G. Keegan
Indiana Progressive Press Association Formed At Bull Moose Meet
Press Association of Bull Moosers forms at Bull Moose state headquarters in Indianapolis with 25 to 28 attendees. About five to six invited editors sent regrets. organizers expect membership around fifty. Listed signers include Edgar Baldwin Middletown Fairmount News and others from various Indiana papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Progressive Press Association
Bull Moose
Indianapolis
Edgar M. Baldwin
Fairmount News
BR Inman
Middletown News
John W. Melton
Greentown Gem
Penery
Randolph County Enterprise
Farmland
C. E. van Valer
Gas City Journal
Will G. Ross
Ledger Press
Attica
Gas BE
Stuart
Fortville Tribune
Carl Mote
Indianapolis Sun
E. & Warfel
Richmond Stem
New State Election Board Formed By Governor
Governor Marshall appointed John E. Hollett and W. H. Thompson to the state board of election commissioners after recommendations from Democratic and Republican state chairmen. Ed P. Donnell named clerk. ex officio president named. Board handles interpretation of election laws, printing ballots, and precinct boundary changes. Authorized 50,000 copies of interpretations for general distribution. Another meeting set for September 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Election Commissioners
Marshall
John E. Hollett
W. H. Thompson
Ed DP. Donnell
State Bureau of Printing and Binding
Hollett
Thompson
M. M. Batchelder
Charlies
Roemler
Mr. Thompson
Henry Warrum
Preliminary Conference Program Issued by State Charities Board
The Indiana state charities board issues a preliminary program for the annual conference in Loganaport on October 12 and 15. It outlines speakers from Indianapolis and Bloomington, with addresses on assets and liabilities, child preparation for work, church social service, and industrial education. A tubercular chicken found in Indianapolis is noted by the state health lab as the third such case since 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of State Charities
Conference of State Charities
Loganaport
Emma Lee Elam
Indianapolis
A. G Weatherly
Indiana University
Eliza A. Blaker
Indianapolis Free Kindergarten and
Teachers’ College
Marshall
Church and Social Service
W. C. van Nuys
Newcastle
Alexander Johnson
Angels
National Conference of
T. FB. Fitzgibbons
Associated Charittes
Columbus
C. A. Prosger
National Society For the Promotion of Industrial Education
New York
John Fh. Stall
Indiana State Prison
Booth Pond
J.T. Qimour
Central Prison
American Prison Association
Toronto
Canada
State Board of Health
de PL Siomonds
Indiana
N. A. Kremer
Madison
Ind
VIEW U. S. PALACE IN ROME
In Rome Ambassador Thomas J. O'Brien chose a residence suited to U S prestige amid grand palazzi. He signed to occupy an apartment in the Palazzo Barberini, a Renaissance structure begun in 1624 and finished by Bernini, a statement of official dignity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Thomas J. O'Brien
United States
Nese
Palazzo Venezia
Republic of Doges
Spain
Palazzo di Spagna
Palazzo Barberini
Forget Honor Thy Father In Kansas Mental Care Critique
Topeka report cites drift from traditional duties toward the aged. Dr. T C Biddle, superintendent of the Topeka hospital for the insane, notes an uptick in senile dementia and says Kansas youth neglect parental care. He laments reliance on state care rather than family support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Hospital
Topeka
Kan
Kansas
T. C. Biddle
Topeka Hospital
State Board of Control
Biddle
Marriage License by Phone in Minnesota
Dr. W O Fryberger and Miss Mary Hughes of Minneapolis moved to Buffalo Minnesota for a summer wedding. With one hour left the Buffalo clerk refused due to residency rules, but an affidavit was sent by long distance and the license was granted by phone. This marked the first use of a telephonic license in Hennepin County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
W. O. Fryberger
Mary Hughes
Buffalo
Hennepin County
Smallest Baby Thrives At University Hospital
Russell Dailey, born here as the smallest baby, rapidly grows at University hospital. Now nearly two weeks old, he weighs one pound eleven ounces and measures six and three quarter inches in length. Doctors report his digestive system is normal and he is expected to thrive barring unforeseen circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Russell Dailey
University Hospital
Constable’s Speeding Case Tangles Local Courts
A constable brought an auto speeder into Justice Burns court for trial but the justice could not be found as he was answering a speeding charge in another court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
Cono
Burns’ Court
Winged car reenters Paris to London in charity flight
A motor car designed by M Bertrand de Lesseps and called the winged car completed a test run from Paris to London about 320 miles. The vehicle uses a revolving wing by M Filippi with a 40 hp engine, a front ship prow, foot brakes, and a clutch lever for wing control. It reached 62 mph at 2100 revolutions per minute and produced no dust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
London
M. Bertrand de Lesseps
M. Filippi
Missionary famine fights in Pacific islands report
An officer carries a letter from a missionary chief lamenting fanaticism and famine in the southern Pacific islands and urging dispatch of more missionaries. The piece also notes that many women who seek self advancement end up handing control to men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wouthern Islands
Pacific
la Petie Republique
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American Federation
State Fair
E. A. Bush
Reynolds
Indiana State League of Postmasters
League
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George FR. Lockwood
Marion Chronicle
Press Association of “Bull Moosers
Names New Election Board
U. S. Palace
Thomas J. O’brien
Italy
Hae
Minnesota
Gilte
ALBO
Whittemore Bros. & CO
Albany St
Mase
Kodaks
Omy Amie Oh
Catae
M. L. Jones
West Wave Street
FT. Wayne
Indiawa
Ted
Corcouan
Warrington
Gibbons Daily Expense Record Co
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Uduphus Pa
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