Labor union loyalty questioned in naturalization case
A Danville Illinois federal court denied a United Mine Workers member citizenship after he said he would follow his union over U S law if the two conflicted. Judge Wright ruled against granting citizenship to a man who obeyed union dictates over the law. Samuel Gompers urged workers to preserve civic duty despite union pressures.
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Danville
Ill
United Mine Workers
United States
Wright
Doomsday Prophecy Warns of September 30 1909
Ellen Wright, a rural resident in this county, prophesies dire events on September 30 1909. She predicts a smoky day in the west, and at 9 o'clock the devil will growl, urging people to turn to the lord. The Orangeburg News notes her conviction and that a mail carrier published the proclamation at her request.
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Ellen
Ellen Wright
Orangeburg
Daily Item Promotion and Delivery Notice
The Daily Item announces its door delivery service available in the afternoon for ten cents per week.
Sumter Fugitive Caught in Chicago
Officials report George W. S. Murray, an ex Congress member, captured in Chicago on charges tied to land frauds in Sumter. He received a five year sentence. Columbia, Sept. nite of se
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Chicago
George WS Murray
Sumter
Columbia
For Sale Secondhand Machinery and Sawmill Equipment
For sale secondhand machinery including a 25 HP return tubular boiler a 1 HP high point engine a 20 foot carriage saw mill and a 52 inch circular saw with fittings located about 250 miles from Georgetown on the Pee Dee River. Equipment can be treated for in whole or part. For further information apply to.
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Georgetown
Pee Dee
Hygiene and Illumination by Electric Light
The article extols electric lighting as hygienic and superior to other illuminants. It claims electric lights do not pollute the air, reduce disease risks, emit no heat or noise, and save labor and cost. It promotes wiring homes via Electrical Contracting & Supply Company, phone 66, 203 Front Street.
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Electrical Contracting & Supply Company
Front Street
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