Labor World Notes and Labor Movement Highlights
Summary of union activity and labor news including the Iron Molders Union fiftieth anniversary, Cigar Makers in Porto Rico with 1000+ members, Montana labor law revision efforts, a Sydney high court ruling on union labels, labor candidates in Ottawa and Detroit, a 92 year old St Louis labor activist, England’s strike law proposal, retirement of UMWA official Ryan, Poster Artists Association anniversary, Wisconsin eight hour telegraphers law invalidated, Connecticut bricklayers meeting, historical union growth trends, pension plan proposal in Wilkes-Barre, coal mine accidents and injuries with 1907- context.
Harbor News Briefs and Church Notices
Mrs Brown Henley is on the sick list Miss Carrie Sprott has a severe cold Miss Margaret Cox visits Mahoningtown Prayer meeting at George Wallace’s home Mrs Maud Kegearise visits her sister at McKees Rocks Elizabeth Wallace attends Y P Co U convention at New Brighton Preaching Sunday October 18 at Arbor Church by Rev Dice Several members of the King’s Chapel Epworth League attended Young People’s meeting here Sunday evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Sprott
Margaret Cox
Mahoningtown
George Wallace
Maud Kegearise
McKees Rocks
Elizabeth Wallace
New Brighton
Arbor
Dice
King’s Chapel
Epworth
Visitors and shoppers frequent Grantboro area notes
Mr. and Mrs. Chester Hunt visited New Castle Saturday. James Wright spent a few days in Pittsburg at the week’s start. Mrs. James Book and Miss Bertha Crawbaugh shopped in New Castle Saturday. Mrs. Martha Vogan and Mrs. Sara J. Vogan visited relatives in Pittsburg this week. Mrs. J. W. Phillips of Hailey Missouri visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. H. Moore of this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Hunt
New Castle
James Wright
Pittsburg
James Book
Bertha Crawbaugh
Martha Vogan
Sara J. Vogan
J. W. Phillips
Hailey, Mo
8. H. Moore
A Baby's Bazaar At One Counter
A counter showcases a varied collection of infants wearables including garments toilet articles and headwear. The display promises more information than a catalog could provide to a visitor.
Students Banquet a Pleasant Alumni Gathering
Slippery Rock Normal Alumni Association enjoyed a lively reunion at Odd Fellows Hall with sixty to seventy former Butler County students present. Dr. Albert Maltby praised teachers’ work, and toastmasters and speakers highlighted humor, harmony, and school achievements. The event featured a King's Daughters prepared menu and a post banquet dance. officers listed with plans for new elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slippery Rock Normal Alumni Association
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Butler County School
Albert Maltby
J. W. Rhodes
Young America
C. W. Fenton
Parson
Watch Tower to Hold Services in Mahoningtown
Rev. R. H. Hirsch of Allegheny will address Mahoningtown society twice next Sunday in K of P hall East Cherry street at 10 30 AM and 2 30 PM. Attendees expected from Youngstown Sharon and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Hirsch
Allegheny
Watch Tower Faith
Mahoningtown Society
K. of P. Hall
East Cherry Street
Youngstown
Sharon
Seventh Ward
New Castle Marchers Cheer Taft Parade Draws Huge Crowd
Taft supporters led a large Newport crowd in New Castle while Bryan backers struggled to be heard. The procession attracted delegates from Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania, plus Eastern Ohio and West Virginia, with many trains crowding terminals for the event. A long list of New Castle marchers appeared in the line including Co. H. Andrews, H. E. Martin, R. C. Melvin, F. C. Armstrong, F. H. Beacom, A. R. English, C. BE. Gleason, and dozens more named individuals.
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Wheeling
G. O P
Taft
Bryan
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
New Castle
Co. H. Andrews
H. E. Martin
R. C. Melvin
F. C. Armstrong
F.H. Beacom
A. R. English
C. BE. Gleason
F. S. Hill
I G. Toy
W. D. McCreary
H. B. Brooks
Bert Wells
J. M. Wallace
W. D. Walton
R. L. Wallace
W.S. Bennington
C. L. Shaner
L. M. Glitch
O. Hi. P. Green
W. J. Moffatt
F. F
E. G. Hall
J. G. Hall
J. G. Burchart
J. W. Penrose
T. C. Herbold
C. F. Smith
D. Samuels
J. T. Morgan
R. E. Payne
F. C G. Lane
F. R. Reynolds
H. E B. Kirkwood
Lawrence Cunti
G. F. Weingartner
J. M. Houk
Local society notes from Croton and surrounding towns
Walker White of Croton visited his mother here recently. Maggie Ellis stayed with Mrs. Margaret Safford over Sunday. Mrs. Sarah Pollock of White Haven and William McCay visited. Mrs. Ira Nelson and sister Miss Melissia Heckathorn called in Harlansburg. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Hunter plan work in Kane this winter. Neshannock a. P. church holds services Sunday at 11 am and 7 30 pm with Friday Saturday afternoon meetings. Frank Meyers and Miss Bessie Hogue of Ellwood City married last week by Rev McTock. The News offers congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker White
Croton
Maggie Ellis
Margaret Safford
Sarah Pollock
White Haven
William McCay
Ira Nelson
Melissia Heckathorn
Harlansburg
Martin Hunter
Kane
Hunter
Neshannock
Frank Meyers
Bessie Hogue
Ellwood City
W. J. McClintock
Roosevelt’s Disappearance Sparks Hunt For Lions Prep
Washington reports a partial solution to President Roosevelt’s disappearance during lunch with Captain Buck. Major Loeffler revealed two heavy rifles wrapped for shipment and ordered back to the factory, suggesting Roosevelt tested them in preparation for an African expedition next summer.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Buck
Loeffler
Elwood City notices funeral services held at home
The obituary notes pneumonia and a steady decline despite medical aid. Funeral services were conducted from the family home today.
Business Men Still Working for YMCA in Ellwood City
Ellwood City leaders press toward a local Young Men's Christian Association. A preliminary committee meets tonight to discuss plans while financing location and data gathering continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Knights of Pythias plan Eckles funeral arrangements
Alma lodge 420 held a special session last night to arrange the funeral for Thomas M. Eckles. Upon hearing of his death, the lodge telegraphed Almagordo to care for the body and arrange speedy shipment to this place. The local lodge will finalize funeral services after consulting the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Thomas M. Eckles
Eckles
Lodge
Almagordo
Wabash Sets Beaver Game After Butler Declines
Wabash football will play at Beaver next Saturday instead of Butler. Butler failed to respond to a request for a return game, prompting Wabash to accept a Beaver challenge. The return game will be held October 24.
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Wabash
Beaver
Butler
Ehrheart
Zelienople Visit Sparks High School Boys Showdown
Zelienople plays here on Saturday as the high school boys who tied the score last week promise to win. Last Saturday the wet grounds favored Zelienople heavier players who dominated the play though the local team controlled most of the ball in Zelienople territory. J R King, former Milliken and King dealer, has purchased the piano interest from Mr Nelson and will open a music store on Lawrence avenue stocking a full line of instruments with a specialty in pianos.
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Zelienople
J. R. King
Milliken and King
J. R. Nelson
Mercer
Nelson
Lawrence Avenue
Ellwood Personalities Visit New Castle Briefly
Frank Milliken was in New Castle yesterday on business. Attorney J. H. Bittner was in New Castle at court yesterday. Edward Roelofs of the First National Bank is on the sick list. L. E. Phillis of Beaver Falls, formerly of this town, was a visitor here yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ellis
West Pittsburg
Clyde Osborn
North Beaver Township
John Morrison
Wampum
Seventh Ward
Fred Davis
North Cedar Street
Frank Milliken
New Castle
J. H. Bittner
Edward Roelofs
First National Bank
L. E. Phillis
Beaver Falls
Moulders Seek Shorter Workday in Ellwood City
In Ellwood City 15 moulders at Standard Engineering met in Dambach's hall to push for 9 hour workdays instead of 10. They will confer with employers today, then decide on action, with a strike possible if current terms are not kept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Dambach
Samuel Johnston Leaves Town for Hunting Trip
Samuel D. Johnston heads toward Prospect in Butler county to hunt game after declaring hunting fever. Mrs. Johnston and the family accompany him to ensure no game is left unaccounted for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel D. Johnston
Butler County
Prospect
Mrs. Johnston
Samuel
Infant Daughter of Mr Archie McBride Dies in Typhoid Illness
Mr and Mrs Archie McBride of Norwood Heights mourn the loss of their infant daughter who died Tuesday night after several days illness with typhoid. The tragedy ends a family struck by disease in the neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie McBride
Norwood Heights
Who Cares About Duke and Miss Elkins Alliance
The Oll City Blizzard dismisses the Elkins Abuzzi marriage talk as a trivial distraction from pressing local issues. It notes Abruzzi’s acceptable standing, mocks meddling gossip, and urges concern with weather election and other matters over royal alliance chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Elkins
Mr. Abruzzi
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