Government opens free national employment bureau
Washington Oct. 22. A new function by the government aims to unite jobless citizens with work. Terrence V. Powderly leads the bureau under the Commerce and Labor Department to locate jobs, set wages, and place Americans first before immigrants. The drive seeks specific employer needs and will establish branch offices in major cities to reach newcomers and match them with suitable occupations. Let the jobless write.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Commerce and Labor
Terrence V. Powderly
Knights of Labor
United States
Nebraska
Boards of Trade
Departments of Agriculture
Granges
State
Boards of Immigration
Commissioners of Labor
Humane Societies
Minneapolis
Minnesota
St. Paul
Duluth
Shere
Landing
Would Be An Impossibility In A Wedlock Scene
A stern father questions a suitor about his daughter's style and independence. The suitor jokes that fashion shifts quickly, implying the daughter would not remain in her current style. The exchange hints at conflict over autonomy and social expectations.
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Stern
Auto Scorcher Kills Youth in Chicago Crash
A 19 year old Ade Sibson of Cleveland died in a wild auto ride on Michigan Avenue. His two companions, 2% year old Peter Cromberger and George Ettel, both of Chicago, survived with minor injuries. Sibson swerved to avoid a cab, the car skidded and overturned. He was crushed under the steering gear. The youths were pin boys at the Chicago Athletic Club and Sibson had been treating them on a vacation trip.
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Chicago
Adram Sibson
Bolton Place
Cleveland
Peter Cromberger
George Ettel
Michigan Ave
Sibson
Chicago Athletic Club
Marty Hogan May Manage South Bend Central in 1908
Special to The Sun from South Bend Indiana reports Marty Hogan one of the leading managers in the T P and O league may take charge of the South Bend Central league team in 1908. Terms have been disclosed and a directory meeting today will decide the appointment.
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South Bend
Ind
Marty Hogan
Hogan
Sore at Jack OBrien in Pittsburg bout clash
In Pittsburg on October 22 Bob Fitzsimmons declares he is very sore at Jack OBrien and will knock the block off the Quaker City boxer the first time they meet. Tone and intensity suggest a brewing boxing confrontation between rivals with Fitzsimmons aiming to settle the dispute in the ring.
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Pittsburg
Bob. Fitzsimmons
Jack O'Brien
Jack
Department OF Public Works
Majestic
Tenth Street
Nowland Avenue
Bradley Street
Washington Street
Board. of Public Works
Board of Public Works
Joseph T. Elliott
Preston C. Trusler
Fred J. MA
Hhereby
Center Township
Board of Commissioners
Marion County
Indiana
Maryland Street
Terry Robinson
Rates Hamper Business in Indianapolis Freight Case
The Indiana Railroad Commission reopened hearings on the Indianapolis Freight Bureau claim that railroads favor Chicago and Cincinnati by charging higher classified freight rates on Indianapolis shipments. George A. Griffin testified current rates push his firm to cut profits to stay competitive, while bureau official Joseph Keavy noted higher rates for Indianapolis goods versus Chicago. Greencastle’s H. C. Allen said Indianapolis prices drive him to buy from Chicago. the hearing continued the following Tuesday.
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Indianapolis Freight Bureau
Indianapolis
Indiana Railroad Commission
George A. Griffin
Chicago
Terre Haute
Joseph Keavy
Cincinnati
H. C. Allen
Greencastle
Stagg Discovers Prize Kicker at Chicago U
Special to The Sum reports Chicago University football coach Amos Stagg has found a standout kicker, Walter Steffens, signaling a potential successor to Walter Eckersall. The piece notes Stagg’s growing confidence as Steffens shows sensational booting ability, hinting at a rising talent dubbed the “other Eckie.” Also covered is Indianapolis to Seymour electric rail service opening, with schedules and link to Louisville via Indianapolis.
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A. A. Stagg
Midway School
Stagg
Walter Eckersall
Chicago
Walter Steffens
Eckie
Indianapolis, Columbus & Southern Traction Company
Indianapolis
Seymour
Scottsburg
Louisville
Greenwood
Columbus
Adscript Club Dinner at Grand Hotel
Adscript members dined at the Grand hotel Monday evening. Charles N. Wilson of the American Engineering company gave the address as club president P. S. Fiorea presided.
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Adscript Club
Grand Hotel
Charles N. Wilson
American Engineering Company
P. S. Fiorea
Injured at Football in South Bend
South Bend Ind Oct 22 Frank Fox aged 17 was seriously injured while playing football. His leg was broken and his body terribly bruised.
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South Bend
Ind
Frank Fox
O R T Conductors Rep Goes to Chicago for Official Duties
John O Mara of 412 N East St travels to Chicago as the official representative of the Order of Railway Conductors on the Motion. The brief dispatch notes his departure and role within the union.
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John O'Mara
N. East St
Chicago
Order of Railway Conductors
Union labor label demanded from minstrels man
A letter from Charles B. McKee secretary of the local Typographical Union to Al G Fields urged future printing to be done entirely by union labor. While in Indianapolis a few weeks earlier non label circulars appeared, and Fields promised to use union shops. After monitoring non union work the union learned a later batch had been printed by a non union shop in Erie Pennsylvania.
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al. G. Fields
Charles B. McKee
Typographical
Indianapolis
Fields
Typographical Union
Strick
Erie
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