Contempt citation set for Gompers and AFL leaders
United Press report from Washington states Bucks Stove & Range of St Louis seeks contempt against Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison of the American Federation of Labor. They must show cause why they should not be held in contempt for allegedly violating a court order restraining criticism and publication of the Bucks company in the AFL magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Bucks Stove & Range Company
St. Louis
Samuel Gompers
John Mitchell
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Gould
District Supreme Court
Stove Company
Mst
American Federationist
Bucks Company
Gompers
Women of the American Federation of Abor
Eight Die In Northern Forest Fire Rages
A devastating fire on the Mesaba range destroyed Chisholm and nearby areas killing eight. Losses near four million dollars included about two million in Chisholm. Hibbing was saved after fighting winds and militia were deployed to restore order. Refugees received relief supplies by special trains to Higgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chisholm
Duluth
Mesaba Range
Hartley
Shenando
Hillsbury
Hibbing
Johnson
Higgin
Trinity Episcopal services resume as Rev J E Reilly presides
Late church news reports Trinity Episcopal resuming regular services with Rev J E Reilly officiating. St Patrick's priest Father Quinn departs for a retreat in the Allegheny mountains. Rev George Jones arrives as the First Unitarian pastor and preaches his initial sermon to a welcoming congregation. He will preach in the city evenings and at McKeesport mornings while residing on Whippo Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Episcopal
Trinity Episcopal Church
J. E. Reilly
Father Quinn
St. Patrick's Church
Seventh Ward
Allegheny Mountains
George Jones
First Unitarian
New Castle Defeats Youngstown 6 to 2 at Park
New Castle defeated Youngstown 6 to 2 in a ball game at the park. Lynch pitched for New Castle while Compton umpired for Youngstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Youngstown
Lynch
Compton
Balloons Closed All Day Sunday in Atlantic City
Atlantic City on Sept 7 reported few liquor law violations as saloons remained closed all day Sunday. Police Chief Woodruff said vigilance was strict with only two violations found, both in the downtown area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
Woodruff
Down Town
Pueblo woman and daughter visit ends with homeward return
Mrs. Walter Leslie and daughter Katherine of Pueblo Colorado eluded a several months visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J M Clark of Highland Avenue and left Monday for home. During their stay they were honored by many entertainments. Mr and Mrs Clifford G Chambers of Lincoln Avenue and Miss Grace Biddle of Morgantown Virginia spent Saturday in Youngstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Leslie
Katherine
Pueblo, Colo
J. M. Clark
Highland Avenue
Clifford G. Chambers
Lincoln Avenue
Grace Biddle
Morgantown
Youngstown
Bryan Attacks Taft During Labor Speech in Chicago
The article portrays William Jennings Bryan addressing a large Labor Day gathering in Chicago and outlining differences with the Taft administration on injunctions and labor law. It notes party conference plans, labor support, and the clash over anti injunction language in party platforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Taft
Wanted buyer for a modern house near Pittsburg line
W J McAnlis advertises an exclusive 10 day sale of a five bedroom house near Pittsburg street car line. The property features seven rooms, finished attic, large reception hall, verandas and pantry with a seven foot cellar. The message promises surprising price and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
W. J. McAnlis
Pittsburg Street
Fall of Abdul Aziz Empties Mulai Hafid's Rival Army
War news from Tangier reports Kaid Mtougi with 2000 men surrounded by Mulai Hafid forces near Morocco City. Mtougi seeks surrender while Abdul Aziz releases followers and Mulai Hafid pursues final conquest following El Glaoui's previous rout.
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United Press
Tangier
Abdul Aziz
Mulat Hafid
Morocco
Kaid Mtougi
Mulai Hafid
Mtougi
Mulai
Kaid Anfloos
Abdul
el Glaoui
Fifteen Thousand Labor Day Marchers Parade in Cleveland
Fifteen thousand men filled the Cleveland Labor Day parade led by grand marshal James A. Malley. The march included 12 divisions with bands and delegates from the United Trades and Labor council, featuring 250 union newsboys and 2,000 printing trades members among diverse trades. William D. Haywood gave the oration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
James A. Malley
James Farasey
Thomas Joyce
James A. Reynolds
Albert Bruck
Frank A. Smith
United Trades and Labor Council
William D. Haywood
Building Trades
Metal Trades
Printing Trades
Painters’ Union
Deaths of the Day Philip H. Mader Harnessmaker of City
Philip H. Mader a well known harnessmaker died Saturday at 460 South Mercer street after a period of illness. Born June 12 1861 in Saxonburg Butler county he was 47 years 2 months and 93 days. He is survived by his wife four children two brothers and one sister. Funeral at 7:30 pm Monday at the residence with remains shipped Tuesday at 6:30 am by B and O to Saxonburg for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip H. Mader
South
Mercer Street
Mr. Muder
Saxonburg
Butler County
John
Amelia Steubien Muder
Bleakley Harness Company
Ray
Helen
Charles
Annetta
Henry Mader
George
New York
Tillie Smith
Captain Merriman Dies After Naval Disgrace
In New York on September 7 Captain Greenlief A. Merriman died after an operation for appendicitis. His widow blames unjust treatment by the Navy Department for the mental suffering that led to his illness and death. Merriman had commanded the battleship Missouri and later led the Portsmouth navy yard after leaving Hampton Roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Greenlief A. Merriman
Navy Department
Merriman
Missouri
Hampton Roads
Golden Gate
Sperry
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Beulah Bunce Dies. Rites Set At Greenwood Cemetery
Mr and Mrs James Bunce of 22 Pearson street mourn the death of their infant daughter Beulah born August 2. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 30 PM with interment in Greenwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bunce
Pearson Street
Beulah
Greenwood Cemetery
Remains of Mrs Ann Quinn Brought Home For Mass
The remains of the late Mrs. Ann Quinn formerly of this city were brought here Saturday afternoon and mass was said this morning at 6 o'clock at St. Mary's church. Rev Father O Shea celebrated the mass. The remains were taken to Murrins ville Butler county for interment. The pallbearers were Daniel O Neal James Ferry Edward Ferry John Daniel and James Logue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Quinn
St. Mary’s Church
Father O'Shea
Murrinsville
Butler County
Daniel O'Neil
James Ferry
Edward Ferry
John
Daniel
James Logue
Wheels of School Machinery Turning
Faculty members and teachers arrived to begin the 1908 term. Principal Dickson met at 9 AM to plan tomorrow’s opening. The high school will run two sessions to handle the large enrollment with upper classes in the morning and commercial and first year pupils in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arived
Dickson
SHERIFFS PARTY HUNTS RIOTERS NEAR SHENANGO QUARRY
Twenty armed deputies under Sheriff Waddington search the Shenango Limestone quarry vicinity on Sheep Hill for 13 Italians accused of inciting a riot. Three suspects Peter Amaziti Tom Gregorio and Mike Meltritt were arrested and jailed on informations before Alderman Green. Four more, Dom Trumble Angelo Ferri Lewis Levi and John Ricioris, were captured as strikers allegedly attacked company employees and demanded removal of Superintendent M. B. Kincaid and Foreman George Schibert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waddington
Shenango
Sheep Hill
Peter Amaziti
Tom Gregorio
Mike Meltritt
Alderman Green
M. 8. Kincaid
George Schibert
Dom Trumble
Angelo Ferri
Lewis Levi
John Ricioris
Serious Trouble at Mercer Mines
Greenville reports the state constabulary is amid miner strikes at Pardoe with charges filed to the governor for investigation. A state secret service officer Lewis exonerates Sergeant Chambers and his men, while miners from Grove City boast peaceable parades and a charged clash with cavalry over a parade crossing tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
State Constabulary
Pardoe
Lewis
Secret Service
Reese
Chambers
Clark
Grove City
Constabulary
Dinkey Line
Unidentified Man Fatally Struck by Train Near Mahoning
An unidentified foreign man about 50 was struck by a passenger train near Mahoning town Friday evening and died Saturday afternoon in the hospital. His body was taken to White's undertaking rooms for burial preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahoningtown
Hospital Notes On O P Ward Stroke At Work
O P Ward, a street railway employee, suffered a stroke while at work Saturday and was taken to the hospital. His home is on Pittsburg street. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs J W Rhodes on Pittsburg street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. P. Ward
Pittsburg Street
J. W. Rhodes
Ex Attorney General Knox Injured in Auto Crash
Ex Attorney General Philander G. Knox of Pittsburgh and his wife were slightly injured and their son seriously hurt when their large Mercedes veered after a tire burst. The chauffeur lost control, the car crashed into another big automobile, and the Knoxes were thrown into a ditch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Geneva
Philander G. Knox
Pittsburg
Knoxes
Return Home Notice for Laura Marquis and Emma Hanna
Miss Laura Marquis of Front Street returns home to New York Tuesday after several months abroad while Miss Emma Hanna of Vine Street has left for Danville Kentucky to join Central College faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Marquis
Front Street
New York
Wil
Emma Hanna
Vine Street
Danville
Central Colaga
Sinclair says he's not afraid in libel case against him
Upton Sinclair asserts he has more than enough documents to prove his charges against the steel crowd and financiers. He mentions affidavits from his Pittsburg trip and claims some witnesses cannot be bought, while defending his statements about immoral practices by financiers.
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United Press
Lake Placid
N. Y
Upton Sinclair
Helicon Hall
Sinclair
William D. Corey
Corey
Steel Trust
Pittsburg
New York
Noted singer Ira D. Sankey featured in Pittsburg Dispatch
A full page story in Sunday's Pittsburg Dispatch chronicles the life and work of the late Ira D. Sankey. It traces many events in the career of the renowned gospel singer.
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Ira D. Sankey
Pittsburg
Singer
Mischief by Gulls Rise With Protection to Plague
The article notes gulls have flourished for 15 20 years due to coddling and protection. County councils withdraw protection in some areas as gulls damage fish stocks and raid eggs and young of other birds. It cites Scotland where lesser black backed gulls are termed vermin, rivaling hooded crow and rook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Fish Driven Ashore by Whales Threatens Nahant Health
Nahant faces a health menace as a large catch of small fish washes ashore on beaches and rocks. Locals attribute the influx to the appearance of porpoises and whales driving fish to shore. Fishermen work as tides fall, but many fish remain.
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Nahant
Boston Transcript
Mountaineer’s Testimony Said to Help Moonshiner Case
An expert mountaineer testifies in a Kentucky court denying he has deep knowledge of a moonshiner on trial. He recounts a dramatic roadside encounter on a hot day with a pacing horse and signaling horn, claiming the man admitted a Blue Grass horse identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Louisville
Waal
Harper’s Weekly
Fine Arts III and the color codes in ancient Egyptian art
The passage cites a Harvard Lampoon remark on the conventional color coding in ancient Egyptian paintings where men are red women blue and children green, illustrating a simplistic view of heredity influencing art.
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Harvard Lampoon
American humor mocked by London visitor critic
A London observer studying New York pictorial humor calls it largely about injuring or ridiculing a person and deems the approach barbaric. The critique highlights cultural differences in humor between the two cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
New York
Writ large order lists a Quebec family’s barefoot plea
A Quebec shoe store proprietor receives a strange writ asking to send shoes for a long list of family members ages from 42 to 1 year. The document notes one member, Eugene, is lost, and the family goes barefoot while awaiting payment.
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Quebec
San Jameson
Jean St. Jean
Sophie St. Jean
Hermedes
Leonore
Honore
Celina
Narcisse
Octavia
Phyllis
Olivia
Phillippa
Alexandre
Rosina
Bruno
Pierre
Eugene
Edouard
Eliza
Adrien
Camille
Zoel
Joseph
Moise
Muriel
Hilaire
Widow and four children announce Hartwig Langmann’s death
The Langmann family notes the passing of Hartwig Langmann with a note of grief and devotion. There will be no funeral speech. flowers are declined and charitable gifts to the poor are preferred in his memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartwig Langmann
Church Tower Sermon Draws Big Sunday Crowd
The vicar of Selston Rev. C. Harrison preached from the church tower on Feast Sunday. A large crowd of colliers and other locals gathered on the highway to hear, as the text themed The Builders and the Tower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selston
C. Harrison
London Evening Standard
The Man That Smiles Quote
A conservation of Thomas Paine lines on resilience and principle. An old-fashioned reflection extols those who smile in trouble and hold firm to conscience and conduct unto death.
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Thomas Paine
Schwab Defends Millionaires at Detroit Reception
Charles M. Schwab told the American Boiler-Makers convention in Detroit that his wealthy friends include many honest men and he knows no American millionaire who earned money dishonestly. He also noted the public’s habit of scrutinizing millionaires while sharing a light aside about a man named Bill Lush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Schwab
Detroit
Mr. Schwab
Bill Lush
Loretto
Bill
Directoire
Deep Concern Over a Boy and a Cobbler
A kind old woman observes a young boy entering a cobbler with a small package. He explains the package contains his mother's slipper with a tack protruding. He says he wants it repaired so his mother does not notice the flaw and spank him.
Arabs live longer than Eskimos in a study by Dr Sambon
Dr. Luigi Sambon asserts from recent research that Arabs outlive Eskimos by about 25 years, coast dwellers in South America outlive mountain people, and old age is more common in southern Europe. He notes Spain has far more centenarians than England despite a smaller population.
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Tropics
Luigi Sambon
South America
Europe
Spain
England
Sufficient Reason Colloquial Exchange on Commencement
A brief dialogue ponders attendance at a commencement. The speaker declines, explaining they already attended one. The exchange conveys casual attitudes toward ceremonial events and repetition.
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St. Patrick's
Unitarian
Hopkins
International Association of Electrical Workers
Labor
Brand's Hall
Chicago
Labor Organization
Republican Congress
Republican Party
Mr. Taft
Democratic Platform
Highland
W. H. Shipler
Rem
Wallace Avenue
West Side
Washington Street
Mulat
Husband
Beulah Bunce
Mrs. Quinn
Sheriff's Party
Mercer Mines
General Knox
Fine Arts
Mather Bros. CO
Washington St
Lealance Sale
Lawrence County
Roger Bros
Elgin
Mather Bros.co
Wholesale and Retail Jewelers
East
Corner Mill
Sonny
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