Little doing at Baltimore at Democratic convention
June 26 report notes a largely routine start to the Democratic national convention in Baltimore with no major decisions. The resolutions committee works on platform text while permanent organization talks aim to curb speeches and a floor fight over Illinois seating looms between Hearst Harriman and Sullivan factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Baltimore
Resolutions Committee
Committee On
Credentials Committee
Illinois
Heart-Harrison
National Committee
Ollie James
Kentucky
Bryan
Hearst-Harriman
Roger Sullivan
Democrats at Baltimore Consider Labor Planks and Gaynor Support
The scene in Baltimore shows George M. Palmer and Sulzer leading New York delegates for Gaynor while H. J. Connery and Charles Boeschenstein back Clark from Illinois. Secret resolutions committee hearings heard delegations proposing platform planks. Samuel Gompers urged labor inclusion, saying unions would back Democrats if anti injunction and related planks were endorsed.
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Baltimore
George M. Palmer
New York
Congressman Sulzer
Gaynor
H. J. Connery
Charles Boeschenstein
Illinois
Clark
Resolutions Committee
Armory
Samuel Gompers
A. F. of L
Gompers
Chicago
Federation
United Support
Organized Labor
Valuable land disputes arise as highway work expands
Greensburg, Pa., June 26. State Highway Commissioner B. M. Bigelow faces obstacles in rebuilding the Pittsburg and Philadelphia pike through Westmoreland County. Land owners, previously taxed unseated lands, now claim higher value and demand payment for limestone and sand taken for the new highway. Contractors have opened stone quarries along the route and seek 50 cents per load for stone and 25 cents per load for land. 3,000 acres near Ligonier were sold two years ago for 33 cents an acre. Work proceeds from Ligonier toward Greensburg with plans to push from Greensburg toward Ligonier.
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Greensburg
B. M. Bigelow
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Westmoreland County
J. W. Hutchinson
Ligonier
Bedford
Alleged Gossip Destroys Work Record At Farrell Tin Plant
Miss Mary Agnew, foreign born, claims vicious tongues ruined her job at American Sheet and Tinplate in Farrell. After a foot injury she was alleged diseased by coworkers, led to discharge by Foreman William Griffith. She sought work at New Castle plant and was refused. A hearing is set as three girls face disorderly conduct charges with Griffith subpoenaed. warrants to be served.
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Farrell
Mary Agnew
Squire Dan Levey
New Castle
American Sheet and Tinplate Company
Miss Agnea
William Griffith
Tin House
William Griffiths
Bird
The Prettiest Girl in New Castle Fashion Note
A local man praises his niece dubbed the prettiest girl in New Castle and mentions her shirts waists, noting she favors Easy Task Soap for washing. He claims the soap cleans without damaging fabrics and costs a nickel per cake.
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New Castle
Local Social News Highlights From Edenburg and Nearby
Residents and visitors fill Monday and weekend schedules with trips to Youngstown New Castle Hillsville and Pittsburgh. Mentions include Rev Borland of Erie officiating at church Mr McCullough returning from Chicago enthusiasm over politics and several households hosting relatives and friends.
The Only Sure Rheumatism Cure on Earth
A testimonial promotes Rheuma from George W Clutton?s store offering a 50 cent bottle with money back plan. It claims one year ago a severe rheumatism attack lasting nine weeks was cured after two bottles and a local old lady was also said to improve. The letter cites rapid uric acid elimination and relief within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Clutton
George M. Ross
N. Warren Avenue
Saginaw
Mich
Districts Pre-empt New Party Names In Pennsylvania
Following Roosevelt delegates decision in Chicago to start a third party, applications were filed to pre-empt the names Progressive party and National Progressive party across Pennsylvania. Papers were filed in Dauphin county for districts in Clinton, Dauphin, Westmoreland, Cambria, Beaver counties and Luzerne, with listings including First and Second Legislative Districts, Senatorial and Congressional seats.
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Harrisburg
Roosevelt
Chicago
Progressive Party
National Progressive Party
Pennsylvania
Dauphin County
Clinton County
Beaver County
Westmoreland County
Cambria County
Roosevelt Party
Luzerne County
Born in Zelienople and local social visits noted
Born to Mr and Mrs Peterson of Swampoodle a baby boy. Mrs Ike Foreman visited with her son Artis Foreman. Herman Sahli and Arthur Dambaugh called in New Castle. Miss Laura Erb has been ill. Mrs C A Lewie visited Lancaster township. Mr and Mrs Boyd of Albion Pa visit Mr Samuel Shaffer. Mrs Hohman of Harmony visited New Castle. Mrs Samuel Shaffer spent time with her daughter Mrs English of Zelienople. Mr and Mrs Hutchison and daughter Elenora planned an extended Kansas trip, with Chicago stopover.
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Samuel Shaffer
Bed Spreads Offer Unusual Value At Low Prices
Readable lines describe bed spreads for sale with weighty cotton fabric at $1.50 full bed size in Marseilles patterns and honey comb borders. Mentions higher quality satin finish spreads priced up to $15.00 and $1.75 options.
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Marseilles
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