Telegraphers Strike Deepens on Pacific Coast Tour
San Francisco and Oakland see a mounting telegraphers strike as talks fail and a general Pacific coast walkout looms. Union head President Small demands a new wage scale while the company resists recognition. Nonunion workers move into idle tourist cars as Mrs Dottie Yoell heads an entertainment committee aiding the strike.
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Pacific Coast
Small
Telegraphers’ Union
Oakland Yards
Dottie Yoell
Dottif Yoell
Samuel J. Small
The Governor and John Tanner Plot Turbulent Escape
A dramatic political tale unfolds as Governor Mason confronts a hostile ultimatum over John Tanner. A dangerous liaison with Lorna Laughstan pushes him toward signaling a pardon while facing a deathly threat and a dramatic escape.
Best Operators Claim by Chicago Telephone Manager
A. 8. Hibbard, general telephone manager in Chicago, says Irish-American girls make the best operators. No other nationality can touch them. He adds city-born girls excel, while country girls are too slow and not physically able to handle the work.
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Ager
Chicago
Electric light bulb as stocking darner hint
Editor's household hint notes a light bulb could darn stockings by grinding off the sharp point. It argues any woman could do this yet satirizes the idea that households with electricity are common. The piece reflects lighthearted views on domestic labor and modernization.
First Performer Faces Furry Conductor Policy
The scene centers on a playful exchange about a nervous musician fearing the orchestra chief. The orchestra leader would critique harshly but cannot, due to a humorous restraint. A running joke likens the conductor to a lobster, underscoring comic tension.
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F. P
S. P
Not a Whimper on Shirt Waist Peek-A-Boo Fashion
July evolves fashion as the shirt waist peek-a-boo returns with saucy edge. A hale 192 year old in New York still uses whisky and cigarettes, sparking bets of 1900 to 1 on the combination.
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New York
Birds on hats and cocktails at fairbanks event
A satirical note observes birds singing a century hence will appear on women's hats, while speculating that Fairbanks may gain fame from cocktails. It jokes about a dinner campaign and questions whether cigars would provoke more distress than the punch or frozen drinks.
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Fairbanks
Indiana
Play synopsis for a proposed New York theater show
A fragmented synopsis traces a multimillionaire Aloysius Armorplate through acts set in Pittsburg New York McKeesport and Louis Falls S D with themes of home wealth divorce and autonomy. Characters include Little Angelface and an overlooked figure Harry Orchard in a digressive closing note.
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Millonaire
New York
Pittsburger
Pittsburg
Aloysius Armorplate
Angelface
McKeesport
Aloysius
Louix Falls
S. D
Iade
Unusual Complaint About Fresh Reduction In Pot
Annabelle writes seeking advice on reducing freshness after it is put into the pot. The query notes astonishment at the unusual request and implies discomfort about serving the dish. The text reflects social anxiety over food preparation.
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Annabelle
Gets There Just the Same
A quip about fame and publicity contrasts seeking glory at the cannon with soaking it at the press agent's mouth, reflecting on media fame and self-promotion. The line sharpens a view of public image over battlefield honor in a witty, era-appropriate voice.
How She Got Them Kansas Election Votes
A Kansas woman sought the county school superintendent post by appealing to harvest hands. She promised to be a good official, but the men wanted proof of cooking skill and traded meals for votes. She won the election through the exchange.
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Kansas
New Stamps Debut With Embossed Denominations
The post office will soon issue stamped envelopes and newspaper wrappers bearing embossed stamps in four denominations 1 2 4 and 5 cents. Each stamp shows bas relief portraits of Franklin or Washington with green red black or blue backgrounds and a white embossed border stating United States and the denomination.
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Post Office Department
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
United States
Queen of Siam Travels to England
The King and Queen of Siam visit England with the queen described as a bright naive young woman who enjoyed the welcome, wore box shoes and civilized clothes, accompanied the king everywhere, photos were taken, and she remained unfazed by the attentions of the public during their July London visit.
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London
England
Siam
Suez
Organize to Save the Working Women and Girls
A tri city convention planned for July 14 will convene simultaneous meetings in Chicago Boston and New York to spur the trades union movement among more than 6 million union women workers in the United States. The effort targets women in cloth clothing and related trades with speakers from Chicago New York and Boston and aims to address long hours unsafe conditions and degraded work affecting young girls.
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Chicago
Boston
New York
Ted
Mary SK. O'Sullivan
Rose Brennan
Illinnis
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Washington, D. C
Illinois Fights Cigarette Ban Echoes in Family Debate
A wary family dialogue weighs Illinois drastic law to curb cigarettes. Rollo probes potential suffering and future behavior, while the sire notes Illinois past reforms and Indiana's failed ban. The exchange questions literary appetite and regional resolve, hinting at broader cultural shifts.
Kerrs Visit Indianapolis and Shipping Plans
Mr and Mrs Ben Kerr traveled to Indianapolis this afternoon to meet daughter Tulie and visit with Mr and Mrs William Snodgrass for an indefinite time. Mr Kerr will return and leave for South Carolina tonight with a fine bred horse to be shipped to the Bauhard Stack stables at Columbia. He will continue in task employment. Bob Suter succeeds Mr Kerr as night man at the Colonial sanatorium.
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Ben Kerr
Indianapolis
Trains to Run Between Louisville and Scottsburg
The New Albany Ledger reports cars of the Indianapolis and Louisville Traction company will run between Louisville and Scottsburg by August 16 and the Seymour a month later.
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Indianapolis and Louisville Traction Company
Louisville
Scottsburge
Seymour
New Albany Ledger
Old Settlers Reunion in Paoli Planned for August 22 23 24
Extensive arrangements are under way for the old settlers reunion to be held at Paoli on August 22 23 and 24. A number of Floyd county seniors have signified their intention to attend.
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Paoli
Floyd County
New Albany Ledger
Edgar Drake visits hometown with new artificial limbs
Edgar Drake, who lost both legs last fall trying to board an outgoing train, came to Greensburg today to visit relatives and friends. Now living in Indianapolis, he has received artificial limbs but will not wear them yet because one leg remains tender. He expects to try them soon and walks without crutches in sight of his supporters.
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Edgar Drake
Indianapolis
Greensburg Review
McCune Trip Aims at Granddaughter Birth in Indianapolis
Greensburg Review reports Mr. and Mrs. Will McCune traveled to Indianapolis ostensibly to visit daughter Mrs. M. F. Glidewell, but the real purpose was to meet their granddaughter, Daisy's first born, in a family gathering with ties to the city.
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Will McCune
Indianapolis
M. F. Glidewell
Daisy
Greensburg Review
Wid Bozzell Returns Home After Carnival Career
Wid Bozzell, who left three years ago to sing with a carnival company and now owns three shows, is expected to return home this morning to stay over Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Al Bozazell. He will join the southern Illinois company again after a stint away.
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Will
Wid" Bozzell
al Bozazell
Illinois
Bozzell Return Dictates Carr’s Theater Move
Monday notes indicate that upon Mr. Bozzell’s return, Neal Carr the former Orpheum theater stage manager will accompany him. The Columbus Republican provides the brief mention of the upcoming personnel shift and travel.
Soldiers Will Be Here For Marion Monument Dedication
Isham Worth Post No. 13 A. Ba received an invitation to the unveiling and dedicatory ceremonies for the Marion monument in Indianapolis on July 28. A parade is planned in the afternoon and a camp fire at night. The local post will attend the services in a body. Columbus Republican.
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Isham Worth
Morris seeks quiet retreat after Martinsville duties
Carl Morris, Indianapolis director of the M. E. choir and voice culture teacher, has closed engagements in Martinsville for the next two months. He will take a vacation from a year of heavy work and seek a place of real quiet for rest.
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Carl Morris
Indianapolis
M. E
Martinsville
Morris
Drifted on the Rocks Off the Falls Rescue
A gasoline launch named Sir Huon drifted on dangerous rocks near the falls while carrying Miss Ollie Stewart Maud Prindle Henry Ror and George Wilson. Crew from the United States life saving station rescued four occupants including Cyral Clark who was saved from drowning after the event occurred shortly after 3 PM on July 4.
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Cyral Clark
United States Life Saving Station
Sir Huon
Vevay
Ind
Ollie Stewart
Maud Prindle
Indianapolis
Henry Ror
George Wilson
William Devan
Louisville Times
Varied Career Woman Doctor Plans Mission Work
Fraulein Mater from Wartenburg, sister to a stonemason, moved from trouse maid in England to study and recently earned a medical degree from the University of Edinburgh. She intends to practice on missions in China after graduation.
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Fraulein Mater
Wartenburg
England
University of Fedintrsh
China
Topeka clubs urge share purchase for new clubhouse
The Topeka business circle backs a proposal by the Wednesday club and the not so exclusive women’s section urging Topeka businessmen to buy shares in a stock to fund a new clubhouse, showing strong interest in the project.
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Topeka
Kas
T. Sat Tins Mercial Club
Doveydoves Take Baby Ride In Gocart
A lighthearted domestic scene shows Mr and Mrs Doveydove wheeling their first born in a go cart toward Aunt Tillie's house. They argue playfully about sun in the baby's eyes as Mrs Doveydove praises the care and Aunt Tillie chides the choice of sunshade.
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Mrs. Doveydove
Jeanette
Mrs. D
Doveydove
Mr. Doveydove
Lemuel
Aunt Tillie
Baby
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