Gompers Praises Wilson and Defends Arbitration Principle
Labor Day address from Samuel Gompers in Lewiston, Maine lauds President Wilson while denouncing the Danbury Hatters and Arizona anti alien rulings. He defends eight hour day as a non negotiable principle and criticizes compulsory arbitration, praising rail brotherhoods for upholding human welfare in disputes. He also lauds Carranza’s government and notes U.S. troop withdrawal discussions.
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Lewiston
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Wilson
Supreme Court
Danbury Hatters
Arizona
United States
Mexico envoy Romero arrives in Japan as Carranza rep
Colonel Miguel Romero, former special commissioner of the late Huerta regime and now Carranza government representative, arrived in Japan June with credentials as minister to the Tokyo government. He has not yet been presented to Emperor Yoshihito. Tokyo press quotes him saying Mexico is handling its affairs and normal progress in commerce and industry continues.
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Tokio
Thes
Miiuel Romero
Ifuerta
Mexico
Japan
Carranza
Tokia
Yoshihito
Nati
Tellez
Waffaires
Carranga
Romero
Flo
Porto Rico Posts Sharp Trade Gain Driven by Sugar
Porto Rico reports its most prosperous year with exports near 66.75 million and total trade over 105 million. Sugar prices boosted revenue as 424,965 tons of sugar valued at 45.5 million supported a favorable trade balance of more than 27 million with the United States.
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Ran Jaui
P. R
Associated Press
Porto Rico
United States
United
Independent all gee benefits must be planned while young
The text argues for foresight in planning benefits of an independent all gee as youths, noting ongoing operations on the island and asserting Allies won’t abandon Mediterranean naval bases. It mentions Italian Brinchisi and Bettici Taremto bases, French Corfu and Arpostoli posts, and minimal risk of Austrian or German ships slipping in. It also notes enduring French influence at Corfu and leisure for French sailors at the Emperor William's villa.
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Gis
Adriatic
Brinchisi
Bettici
Taremto
Corfu
Arpostoli
Mediterranean
Pola
Duraszo
Ambulance Volunteer Corps Seeks No New Recruits
Cable from Richard Norton commander of the American Volunteer Ambulance Corps reports that authorities in France request no expansion of volunteers. The corps, active since the war’s start, seeks men aged 24 to 50 who are healthy, disciplined, able to drive, and speak some French.
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Evenchargy
Ips
Richard Norton
Hetrton
New York
Isliet Norton
Romitaged
France
Are medicines and liquor really the same
The piece argues that some doctors label patent medicines alcoholic and compare them to beer, noting the dose differs from drinking beer. It claims Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound uses minimal alcohol, enough only to preserve extracts, and can be obtained in a nonalcoholic form if desired.
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Lydia
Doctor Cragan relocates office to Vermont Street
Dr Albert Cragan announces changes to his practice moving from 1016 Vermont Street to a new half block north. He invites patients and others to visit the osteopath at the new location and provides contact details. In another item, Arthur Frye is charged with non support of his two children. arraignment set for September 1 and bail posted.
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Vermont Street
Vermont
Albert Cragan
Roth
Osteopath
Arthur Frye
Beir
Clark
Phi Psi Chapter Relocates In Interim Fraternity House
The Kansas Phi Kappa Psi chapter moves from 1140 Louisiana to 641 Tennessee today, occupying the Edwell home as a temporary base while work on a new house at Eleventh and Indiana is set to begin later this month.
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Phi Psi Ity
Kansas
Phi Kappa Psi Fraterni
Louisiana Street
Edwell
Tennessee Street
Eleventh
Indiana Streets
Stock Show to be Biggest in Years at County Fair
The Douglas County Fair opens September 1 with expanded cattle space and a surge in inquiries across all departments. Reduced admission prices to 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children aim to boost attendance, while the fair touts strong premium offerings and safety measures for motor vehicle entrants.
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Douglas County
Murphy
Yeat World
Youghs Count Fair Association
Fair Association
Beauty Amid Bombs at Woolwich Arsenal
At Woolwich Arsenal a Women’s Welfare Department supports workers from high explosives and dye plants. The unit, led by a superintendent, manages about 6000 women, runs a canteen, pink-decorated spaces, a hotel being built, and several bun galows to provide housing and leisure like tennis for staff.
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Woolwich Senal
London
Woolwich Arsenal
Arsenal
Goa
al Yin
Real Estate Sale Notice of Warranty Deeds
Fragmentary notice lists Kropf and W E Cool mh merged with Ferdinand Mlehs and Kanwaka town parcels. Mentions Simmons and Rene Count Asis of Kansas with Sigma Phi. locates on Chamber Pace Add and adjustments to the same address.
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Kropf
Urto Ferdinand Mlehs
Kanwaka Town
Shin
Wenneth Kh
Simmons
Asis
Kansas
Alphy
Sigma Phine
Victor
Lok
Natural Love in a Quiet Verse
A concise meditation on love, focusing on devotion that requires no display or defense. It presents a personal reflection on affection that remains simple and enduring, without external validation or ceremony.
Roosevelt in Maine Attacks Wilson in Lewiston Speech
The New York letter reports Theodore Roosevelt's Lewiston Maine speech blasting Woodrow Wilson. Roosevelt denounces Wilsons war policies and insists Wilsons peace brings dishonor while praising McKinley era actions and warning of Mexican bloodshed and continued conflict.
Silver Dollar Shortage Traced to Gold Coin Preference
An old article notes a decline in silver dollar circulation as people prefer gold coins and small denominations. Bankers trace the issue to a widespread shift in coin shipments and usage, with silver coins becoming rarer while dollar bills remain common in circulation.
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National Reserve Bank
Natoonty
Lincoln Memorial Work Progress Stated for Completion
In Palomar Mark Washington notes that the Lincoln Memorial project advances with confidence. Architect Henry Uagon states winter is ending and the memorial statue of Lincoln will be completed and in place within two years.
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Palomar
Mears - Washington
Cay
Sephe Deel
Urisworth
Lincoln Memorial
Potonme Paris
de Tara
Henry Uagon
Snemeriul
Voly Memorai
Lincoln
Monumental Marble Blocks Featured in Memorial
The article notes the largest blocks of marble ever used in a building project for a memorial. One block measures 18 feet by 6 feet, forming the prominent middle stone over an entrance. The completed memorial will rise to about ten stories in height. Lawrence longtime figure Mrs. A Harris is expected to return after a meeting with women’s auxiliary leaders and may announce whether she will lead the state office in Lawrence or Topeka. Richard C Nevens former ambassador to Austria has died at his daughter’s home in Philadelphia.
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Auxit Lawrence
Topeka
Ner
Richard C. Nevens
St. Louis
Austria
Iis
Philadelphia
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Henk
National Biscuit Company
New York Letter
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Maine
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Roozevelt
Spain
Peaes
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Manila
Cruz
McKinley
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Wikson
Forte
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Aluba
Ales Harvo
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Kansas Department of the Women’s Demon
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Wrigley’s
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Chicago
Fanny Spearmen
Gue Ption Kneak
W. D. Gwin
North Lawrence
Peoples State Bank
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