Dangerous Powers of the Trusts in McKeesport
The McKeesport mayor threatens to arrest nonunion workers but cannot. The United States Steel Corporation starts dismantling plants to move operations to the Kiskiminetas valley. Chicago Tribune editorializes that trusts are powerful, able to crush cities and enslave labor while Washington provides lenient shelter to capital.
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McKeesport
Steel Trust
United States Steel Corporation
Trust
Kiskiminetas
Washington
Chicago Tribune
Washington Administration
Chicago
Tribune
Pullman Porters Seek Union To Secure Regular Pay
The 6000 Pullman palace car porters plan to form a union to gain steady wages as tips fail to cover uniforms meals and poor pay. They want headquarters in St Louis where most porters work and urge the public to withhold tips to pressure the company toward fair salaries.
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St. Louis
Pilcagunish
Hereditary Societies Spark Debate On American Value
An 1890s tone excerpt criticizes hereditary societies as un American and caste ridden. It cites Joseph H Choate on New England Society dinners and notes tax quirks at Sweden Norway borders. The piece also touches on local education, praising a new schoolhouse at Kewanee and honoring Dr Newton Stormerly.
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Joseph H. Choate
New England Society of New York
Delmonico’s
Crescens Sets New Trotting Mile Mark At 2 02
A new king of trotters, Crescens ridden by George B. Ketcham, trotted a mile in 2 02 to dethrone The Abbot and set a speed record that may stand for years. The note also reflects on the two minute trotter goal and racing gear advances and tracks.
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George B. Ketcham
Crescens
New York City
Irving
Manhattan
Bronx
Embalmed milk scare warns Chicago hospital supply
A discovery claims a "pure milk" company for Chicago county hospital delivers 300 gallons daily that is preserved with formalin, rendering it nonnutritious and poisonous. The piece urges testing by health authorities and notes the broader risk to consumers relying on long lasting milk. It closes with a political aside about municipal campaign funds.
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Chicago County
Court House News Warriage Licenses Friday Aug 9
Court House News lists marriage licenses and probate records for Rock Island. Edward Crowder and Ida Bleuver apply in Rock Island. estate actions include final settlement for Charles P Ryder and will probate for John Schultz and Catharina Engel. Guardianship for minor Charles Seiffert noted. moral character certificates discussed. An unrelated health ad promotes Herbine for digestion and liver activation.
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Warriage
Edward Crowder
Rock Island
Ida Bleuver
Charles P Ryder
John Schultz
Carl Witt
Catharina Engel
Charles Engel
Charles Seiffert
Hans A. Seiffert
Ward
Albert H Meyer
Geo W McCasklin
Gea McCashrin
Franklin Scott
George Koch
Frank
Keep Bowels Regular with Stomach and Liver Tablets
The laws of health require daily bowel movement and punishment of piles for violation. Take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets when necessary to stay regular. Price 25 cents. For sale by F J Clendenin.
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Chamberlain
F J Clendenin
Street Car Men Meet Rock Island Nine At Davenport Ballpark
A ballgame is set this afternoon at Davenport ballpark between the street car men and the Rock Island nine. Rock Island lineup features Jackson at catcher Harrington on the mound Nangle at first Johnson second Hanshaw at third Varner in the infield Solomon in left Reddig in center Randall in right Frye manager. The Brick layers Union and Moline Athletics boys also slated to play at Athletic Park with promising action and expected good attendance.
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Rock Island Uh
Davenport
Rock Island Club
Jackson
Harrington
P. Nangle
Johnson
Hanshaw
Varner
Solomon
Reddig
Randall
Frye
Bricklayers’ Union
Moline Athletics
Athletic Park
Tri-City Uricklayers to Meet Moline Athletic Club
The Tri-City Uricklayers prepare for a baseball contest with the renowned Moline Athletic Club at Moline Park. The Tri-City union formed a fast and capable team praised for speed and ball handling, with hacks provided to ease attendance.
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Tri-City Uricklayers
Moline Athletic Club
Tri-City Union
Moline Park
Young Peoples Society Plans Trolly Party
The Young Peoples Society of the Swedish Lutheran church arranged a trolley ride for Monday evening. It will be a jolly affair and members invite friends to join the pleasureable outing.
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The
Young Peoples Society of the
Swedish Lutheran Church
Black Haink
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