Leaders Reply to Union Labor in Washington Letter Wordlist
Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor prepares to publish congressmen replies on labor grievances presented to Roosevelt and Congress. He highlights indignant wage earners, cites letters from J. M. Griggs Ohio Senator Charles Dick and others, and comments on the eight hour bill and injunctions with a focus on labor interests and government action.
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Labor
Congress
Washington
Hearst
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Lavor
Federation
Roosevelt
Senate
House
Gompers
J. M. Griggs
Democratic National Congresshival Corurittes
Itanya
Charles Dick
Ohio
Gonigers
Farrat
Bartholdt
Rejbukan
Mlanouri
Department of Commerce and Labor
Lance
Bartholdi
John C. Chaney
Revpublican
Indiana
Panama
United States
Gomeprs
Panama Canal
Tabor
Crumpacker
Canal Zone
Panama Canal Zone
Feast of melons after long toil at the statehouse
Governor Hanly presided as chief cutter at Indiana statehouse melon feast held Wednesday at 11 o clock. Eight large watermelons, averaging around 100 pounds, were offered to satisfy ravenous appetites. Guests included Congressman Overabee and Wil Whitaker, with state officers, stenographers, and clerks in attendance.
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Tax Board
Gov
Henry
Indiana Doard of
Tax Commissioners
State“House
Sam Shortwald
Hanly
Congressman Ovérabeer
Wil Whitaker
Indiana Heformatory
Teachers Begin Sept 4 Meetings For Indianapolis Schools
Teachers meetings for Indianapolis city schools start September 4 and run a week in city school buildings. Chicago University instructors lead sessions on geography, map drawing, and nature study. The district opens September 12 with full and half day sessions, offices relocated to 312 North Meridian Street.
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Indianapolis
Martha Flemming
Chicago University
Geading
George Thorne Thompson
School of Education
Rosseau SoGiel< Tau
Shortridge High School
Move Negro Troops Ordered from Fort Brown
The War Department orders Negro federal troops stationed at Fort Brown Brownsville Texas moved to Fort Bliss Oklahoma. It is alleged that some of the 2019 red soldiers recently shot up the town. An investigation will be made.
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Washington
War Department
Ft Brown
Brownsville
Tex
FL Tsno
Oki
Burglary at Carl Spindier Grocery Reported
Thieves entered Carl Spindier’s grocery at 2018 Oliver Ave Tuesday night, taking cigars and tobacco and a small amount of change. Entrance gained by breaking two windows.
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Carl Spindier
Oliver Ave
Tax Figures Fixed by State Tax Board Session
The State Board of Tax Commissioners in final executive session reduced the Adams Express company assessment from 457 6 29 miles to 35 000 miles and cut the Eastern Indiana Telephone battery from 44 000 to 32 374. The Adams Express company seeks injunctive relief in U S court to restrain county auditors from certifying the assessment. hearing set for Monday. Representative Albert Baker pressed for a further cut to 818 4 miles. Board did not adjust Western Union or several other rail and pipeline interests. A watermelon feast closed the adjourned session. STAMP COLLECTORS MEET Indiana Philatelic Society officers elected William E Ault Jeffersonville president Louis Falley Lafayette vice president Benjamin Egan Indianapolis secretary H McCray Kendallville treasurer.
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State Board of Tax Commissioners
Adams Express Company
Indiana
United States
Albert Baker
WIM
Western Union Telegraph Company
Francis Baker
Lake Shara & Michiegan Southern Railroad Co
Fort, Wayne & Jackson Rairoad Co
Southern Indiang
Louisville & Jeffersonville Briley Co
Doud Stock Car Company
Chicago Terminal and Traction Company
Indiana Philatelic Society
Stamp Collectors of
Wiliam E. Ault
Jeffersonville
Louis Falley
Lafayette
Benjamin Egan
Indianapolis
H. McCray
Kendallville
Must Learn 10 Read and Spell in State Manual
Great stress placed on reading and spelling in the elementary schools. Superintendent Cotton argues reading opens all subjects and spelling must be taught as a dedicated subject with eye and muscle habits. The State Board adopts semi slant writing to improve form and posture. Music teaching aims at note reading and enjoyable higher grade music, with new songs to keep lessons engaging.
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Herange
State Board of Education
Immaculate Buyer Turns Odoriferous at Bass Lake
ACQUIRED PECULIAR ODOR The New York store silk buyer WL Smith stayed at Bass Lake for ten days and did not change trousers. He boasted of catching the month’s largest fish, a 3.5 pound musky, by Treling using an imitation minnow. The odor from his clothes drew comments as he returned to the hotel, transforming his reputation from immaculate to odoriferous.
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WL. Smith
Basslake
Mr. Smith
Saloon Keepers Guilty Under Nicholson Law
Four saloon keepers John Wilds Joseph Krupp Lewis Harris and William Hizer appeared in police court after Chief Robert Metzger ordered Sunday closures. They pleaded guilty to violating the Nicholson law and were fined ten dollars plus costs.
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John Wilds
Joseph Krupp
Lewis Harris
William Hizer
Robert Metzger
Texans Will Protest Fort Brown Troop Withdrawal
Fort Worth Aug 22 Texans angrily protest reports that Fort Brown will be abandoned by federal troops over objections to removing negro soldiers. Vigorous protests will be made to urge the government to rescind its decision.
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Scrippy-McHee Presa Association
Fort Worth
Tex
Texas
Ft. Brown
Prohibition candidate accused of assault at meeting
A Prohibition candidate for governor, A C Jones of Scrippe McRae press association claims Joel Brunson, a fellow Prohibitionist with one arm, insulted him about Jim. a scuffle at a campaign meeting ended with bystanders separating the men in Columbia on August 22.
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Scrippe-McRae Press Association
Columbia
8. C
A. C. Jones
Joel Brunson
Brunson
Jones
Jim
Woman Tracks a Robber in N Delaware Street Home
Howard Creede, a student, was identified by Mrs. Wellman of 417 E New York as the thief seen Tuesday morning in a front room. The man fled after a diamond and a gold ring vanished. Creede was later found near the Terminal Station and arrested by Patrolman Asunsoluy. He claims mistaken identity and innocence.
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Howard Creede
N. Delaware St
Minis
Washington-stu
Asunsoluy
Creede
Fea
Telegrams Report Changes in World Affairs
Reports from Mexico City Bogota and Victoria note shifts in government and military matters. Zealous action in Manchuria and a coup attempt by brigands prompt international concern while Dawes Co op Store in Chicago reopens with deep discounts amid crowds and police aid.
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Henlin
Ezarine
Kurapatkin
Mexico City
Cuba
Bogota
Colombus
Senor Mendoza
United States
Victoria
BHC
Japan
Chiba
Manchuria
Adil
Danny
Cuicago
Dawes
Co-Operative Department
Pawl G. Stensland
Iia
Falls in flames woman may die after accident
Mrs. Elle M. John 316 N. Pinesa was severely burned when a gasoline stove toppled during meal prep. She fell across the stove, flames enveloped her, and bystanders aided by removing burning garments. Doctors fear fatal internal injuries as ambulance was summoned for rapid care.
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Elle M. John
Ela M. John
N. Pinesa
John
Ana
G. T. Landers
New
Badges of the Lone Star hold state meeting in Indiana
The second annual session of the wearers of the badge of the single star will gather in Greenfield Indiana September 1. Several hundred members are expected with 2000 plus members in India ana. Initiatory work and officer elections will be key features. Chesleigh Mankett of Straughits presides. Ross Davis of Greenfield leads programs. Indianapolis Lodge will be represented. Fred Camplin of Indianapolis is state secretary.
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America
Greenfield
Ind
Scents
Indiaea
Chesleigh Mankett
Straughits
Ross Davis
Indianapolis
Tom Johnson 15 Downed in Democratic Elite Convention
In Columbus on August 2, two pivotal shifts emerge from the Democratic elite convention. The Onto faction opposes Tom Johnson, Louis G. Burner is barred from state politics, and Garber appears set to lead the party as its chair. the platform endorses W. J. Bryan for president in 1908 and pays tribute to Gov. Pattison while signaling a drift from his policies.
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Scrippa-McHae Preas Association
Columbus
Onto Ara
Tom Johnson
Louis G. Burner
Dot
Atate
Johnson
Charles Klork
Garber
Cor
Tom
W. J. Dryan
America
Gov. Pattison
Onn Atep
Losses Reduced in Chilean City After Earthquake
Reports from Valparaiso indicate total property losses may total about 60 million dollars. About 2,000 deaths are estimated. Valparaiso and Aconcagua provinces hit hardest as fires caused much damage. Debris removal has begun and safe dwellings will be restored for occupancy as relief efforts continue.
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Serippa-Smeliac Mrewe Association
Valparaiso
Chile
Aconcagia
City health board backs creosoted block pavement around hospital
The Board of Public Health, via City Sanitarian Eugene Burhler, urges the Board of Public Works to pave the area around City Hospital with creosoted wooden blocks. They claim the material is durable, clean, and economical, noting it would be a better, low-maintenance pavement choice.
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Champ Clark
Missouri
Gompert
Clark
Jabor
Ita
Clarkecy
Board of
Pubiic Health
Eugene Burhler
Board of Public Works
Alice Roosevelt to unveil statue in Columbus capitel grounds
Alice Roosevelt Longworth will unveil the Bie Kitley statue on the capitol grounds in Columbus next month. The event is announced by the Scrippa-We Fine Prena Association with Alice to officiate.
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Alice
Scrippa
We Fine Prena Association
Columbus
Alice Roosevelt Longworth
Capitel
Wounded Soldier Suffered Paralysis After Burglary Incident
An infantry commission including Br. Thomas W. DeHaas Dr. A L Wile son and Justice Harvey B. Stoat ruled that John P. Webber a Marine or naval service veteran endured violent moments causing furniture damage and terror to his family. He was injured by a bullet two years earlier in a southbound altercation with burglars and has since suffered paralysis.
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Thomas W. DeHaas
A. L. Wileson
Harvey B.stoat
John P. Webber
Webber
Wince
Adam Parade Through Oklahoma City Supports Eden Belief
James F. Sharp led about 50 followers in a parade through Oklahoma City on August 22, marching in or near nudity to Pacific coast beliefs. Earlier his group twice toured a theater area, sending a band member to an asylum. The march included many children nine miles, some in covered wagons with numerous babies at the rear.
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Scrippe-Moline Prene Association
Oklahoma City
Okla
James F. Sharp
Adan
Pacific Coast
Sharp
Garden of Eden
City redraws papers for street improvements
Due to doubt about loyalty of city council resolutions the Board of Public Works on Wednesday ordered the city engineer to prepare papers anew for street improvements on multiple blocks and alleys including First alley south of Bt Joseph from Delaware to Alabama, Belk fret alley from Bt Clair to Pratt, Twenty fourth street Mindls to Meridian, Twelfth street Central to College avenue, West street, Morris to Wisconsin at, and Arch at College avenue with brick and wooden block paving.
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Board of Public Works
First Alley
Bt. Joseph &T
Delaware
Alabama
Belek
Bt. Clair
Pratt-st
Imindls
Meridian
College
Winconsin
Atis College
Bryan Leaves Europe for America
Special Cable to The Sun from Madrid reports William Jennings Bryan being exiled from Gibraltar for New York. It notes he has been away from home about a month, earning via travel articles and book rights projected at substantial sums, with expenses for his family listed and a photo caption mentioning his appearance.
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Sun
Madrid
William Jennings Bryan
Gibraltar
New York
America
Bryan
Nebraska Republican Convention Nominates Slated Ticket
Lincoln August meeting of the Republican state convention with W E Andre presiding as temporary chair. Attorney General Brown for senator and George L Bheldon for governor are slated for nomination on the first ballot.
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Nebraska
Scrippe-Meltoe
Lincoln
Neb
W. E. Andre
United States
Treyory
Fs Bellovix Attormy
Two Officers Accused of Bribery by City Police Chief
Patrolmen Jesse Sanders and Patrick Delane were suspended by Chief Robert Metzger as charges were filed with the Board of Safety. Reports indicate the men allegedly accepted a $50 bribe from a felon under observation, with money received in two installments. Sanders, assigned near the city hospital, and both officers long-serving, are described as previously respected and efficient.
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Jesse Sanders
Patrick Delane
Robert Metzger
Youde
Board of Safety
St.8
Sandera
Delane
Cilot
Robert
Metzger
Board of Salety
Hema
Gro
Sanders
We | City Hospital
Ita
Delano
Constaerea
Insurgents Gain San Luis Front in Cuban Battle
Havana dispatch reports the first real battle of the Cuban revolution near San Luis, 12 miles west of Pinar del Rio. Insurgents defeated government guards, captured towns, and gained a strategic position 32 miles from the provincial capital as government reinforcements rush toward Pinar del Rio.
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Serippe-Melue Areud Association
Havana
San Luks
Pinar del Rio
Sanhaute
Guerra
Fis
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Ciaan
Paintr
the Lone Star
Adam
Oklahoma
Europe
Kenny Landen
William
W. J. Bryan
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Palma
Ban Luis
Pinwr del Rio
Gavatmement
Pinar el Rio
Palms
Malanzss
Sante Clara
Timur del We
Mountaby
Tastneses
Bpain
Cube
Louie Perez
Pinar del Rio Provines
San Juan Martines
Uverra
Paso Real
Tha”urrest
Revolurionista
Pinar Det
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