Labor News Roundup From Abroad And U S Mills
International unions report growth with the International Brana Molders Union reaching 10 000 members since October 2004 and 259 Canadian unions formed last year. The Washington unions push for government contracts to require union labor and eight hour compliance. New York and Ontario see rising industrial activity and efforts to expand street lighting and manufacturing protections. A Pennsylvania act restricts female child labor to limits in 1919 with Baltimore unions supportive of the new eight hour law.
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Japan
Washington, D.C
Minneapolis
Minon
Ilumination Plana
France
Federation of French Manufacturers
Husinera Aren
International Brana Molders’ Union of North America
The
International
Izntion
Canada
Ontario
Quebec
Alberta
British Columbia
Waliett
New York
Labor Department
New Fork
Benth
Oklahoma
Virginia
North Caro Fna
Alabama
Atkapaad
Peanesace Tegtelsture
Slyteen
Baltimore
United States Supreme Court
Methodist Episcopal Conference in Baltimore Opens Sessions
The Methodist Episcopal general conference gathers in Baltimore for its May session. It is the law making and governing body of the church with global reach. John Wesley founded the movement and missions and honey for heathen lands receive attention. many important matters await discussion.
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Baltimore
van ‘Écclesiastical
John
Wesley
The Census and Divorce Rates Across Enduring Questions
A historical critique outlines census work on divorce statistics 1887 to 1924 noting many bachelors among agents and questions on fault, alimony, and children. It cites a 328,000 divorces in 1887–WAST and 1.4 million since 1887, plus church and bishops changes within the Methodist Episcopal Church and broader social implications.
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Galier
Itv
Cnrious
ISGT
WAST
Joe Mitchell Chapple
National Magazine
Debating Schools Highlight North Dakota and Minnesota Tie Ups
Dakota Wesleyan defeats Gammne University in a Watling debate while St Olaf tops Gustavus Adolphus in another match with Olaf holding the negative on a municipal ownership issue. Edwin A Sehnell elected president of Iowa Wesleyan University in Mont Pleasant Iowa. James A Hull longtime Minnesota agricultural supporter dies in Edina Mills. Anti vaccinationists win as Minneapolis overrules health officer and removes Roy Larsen from Seward school. Sisters of St Joseph seek Rockefeller funds for Crookston school buildings. Wahpeton State School of Science affiliates with North Dakota Agricultural College enabling juniors and two years of completion for graduates.
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Dakota Wesleyan University
Gammne University
Watling
St. Paul
St. Ola College of
Northfield
Eustavus Adolphus College of
St. Peter
St. Olaf
Edwin A. Sehnell
la Porte
Ind
Iowa Wesleyan University
Mont Pleasant
Iowa
James A. Hull
Minnesota State Agricultural School
Edina Mills
Minneapolis
Minneapolis Board of Estimation
P. M. Tall
Roy Larsen
Seward
Sisters of St. Joseph
Crookston
Minn
John D. Rockefeller
Board of
State School of Science
Wahpeton
North Dakota Agricultural College
Murder Farm 18 A Magnet Draws Crowd to Gunness Case
Thousands visit the Gunness murder site in Laporte as officials push a centralized investigation. Sheriff Smutster cites letters to Mrs. Gunness found after the fire and suspects a conspirator in the marriage bureau, with Ray Lamphere among the possibilities.
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Lettuel Darrow
Laporte
Tad
Promsperit
Sigan
Mayer
L Siopec
Centralizei
Lapatté
Métgues
Iourdér Fariu Sn
Gunness
Creditiona
Hello Gunness
Sherif Smutster
Ray Lamphere
Rain and hail injure Laredo onion crop in Texas
A heavy rain and hail storm in Laredo Texas caused major damage to the onion crop with estimates that one third may be a total loss. Farmers in Chickasaw county Iowa are having large cottonwood trees sawed for timber due to rising lumber prices. A Stony Creek National Forest rule allows sheep to graze unless dipped before July 14. Iowa State College will run a short summer agriculture course at Sheldon in July for public school teachers.
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Laredo
Texas
Chickasaw County
Iowa
Stony Creek National Forest Co
Towa State College
World War II Era Battleship Itinerary Around the World
President Roosevelt approves 15 itinerary for the Atlantic battleship fleet on a global voyage. Ships depart San Francisco July 7 for Honolulu July 16, Auckland August 9, Sydney August 20, Melbourne August 23, Albany September, Manila October, Yokohama October 17 with fleet split. First squadron to Manila by October 31. second to Amoy October 29 then Manila by November 7.
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Plojsevelt
Cma
Arriva Philippinea
Yokohama
Manila
Amoy
Socialist nomination upheld for Debs in 1908 campaign
The National Socialist convention in Chicago chose Eugene V. Debs as presidential candidate on the first ballot amid a field of four candidates. Benjamin Hanford was nominated for vice president by acclamation after a late push for Carey of Massachusetts faded. May Wool Simmons, wife of A. A. Simmons, won twenty delegate votes for the VP slot, with Seymour Stedman and others also receiving support.
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Eugene V. Debsch
Socialist ‘Party
Chicago
J. Tt. Carey
Massachusetts
Imade IL
Benjamin Limford
May Wool Simmons
A. A. Bimons
Hanford
Seymour Stedaian
Roosevelt Urges Resource Conservation At National Convention
President Roosevelt addresses the resources convention warning of exhausting natural resources due to wasteful methods. He advocates adequate funding for waterways, wiser mining, irrigation expansion, and canalization to boost agriculture and transportation.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Minober
Riverago Ag
Socialist delegates honor Debs and attack Roosevelt in keynote
J W Stayton and G W Wooddy receive votes amid lively scenes at a Socialist gathering. Phil Callery places Debs as standard bearer while Roosevelt and Taft are derided. The piece notes debates on leaders Moyer and Pettibone, Pacifist critiques, and calls for resource protection and regulated private use.
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J. W. Stayton
Pennsylvania
G. W. Wooddy
California
Socialist Body
America
Phil Callery
Missouri
Debs
Wade
Roosevelt
Taft
William Jennings Bryan
Moyer
Blarweel
Pettibone
Bryan
McDonald Hanged at Pittsburg for Wife Murder
Ve. M. McDonald an Frishman was hanged at Pittsburg for the murder of his common law wife. Through the efforts of Ambascator Bruce, a stay of execution had been obtained.
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Ve. M. McDonald
Pittsberg
Brrce
Political maneuvering signals party picks for 1908 race
A Washington report claims the New York Republicans selected Secretary of the Treasury George Cortelyon as their candidate for governor, with Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley as Navy Secretary if Bryan wins the presidency. Democrats in several states form the George Ray League to back Judge Gras for president, while Taft and Bryan appear favored by their parties.
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New York
Republican Party
George V. Cortelyon
Secretary of the Treasury
Gayernes
Winfield Scott Schley
Navy
William J. Bryan
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Telaware
Maryland
Wulatelphia
Georgeray League
Judge Gras
Proodent
Nepublican
Taft
Bryan
Lincoln
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Fowler
Methodist’ Episcopal Church
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Republic
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Uarriman
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W. A. Clarke
Schiff
Kohn
Stillman
Union Pacific
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Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company
Portland and Astatis Company
Santa Fe
Battleship
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Erungt
Collinwood School
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Onis
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Vatican
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