Labor Day Observed as Nation Rallies for Higher Wages
Washington reports Labor Day to be observed in thirty three states and the District of Columbia with more workers at work and higher wages. The piece notes the day’s national character, ongoing labor strikes in Pennsylvania coal regions, and historical context including past industrial strife and wage trends since 1891.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
District of Columbia
Louisiana
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Pennseylvania
Alabama
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Oregon
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Arkansas
Idaho
Kentucky
Maryland
Mississippi
Nevada
North Dakota
South Dakota
Wyoming
Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Steel and Iron
Pittsburg
Congress
Chicago
Cleveland
Harrison
National Commissioner of Labor
Bureau of Labor
United States
Governor Murphy Ill During New Jersey Rifle Matches Visit
At Sea Girt the New Jersey Rifle Association range hosted religious services for the 69th Regiment crews and other contingents. Governor Murphy fell ill near the end of the cottage service but recovered. debate swirled over the Wimbledon Cup award to Corporal K. K. V. Casey, with general belief the trophy will stay with Casey for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J
New-Jersey Rifle Association
National Rifle Association
State Rifle Association of New Jersey
United States Revolver Association
William J. Cady
69Th Regiment
Robert A. Benton
Murphy
K. K. V. Casey
71St Regiment
New York
Casey
Lion of Iron
Tist New-York
Gilmore
New Jersey
Mann
Lissack
Graham
Smith
Dimmick
Holcomb
Marine Corps
Spencer
Jones
District of Columbia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
United States Marines
Roosevelts Selection Aims For Supreme Court and Isthmian Plan
President Roosevelt considered Attorney General Knox for the Supreme Court to replace Justice Shiras while Brigadier General Leonard Wood would lead the Isthmian Canal Commission. Secretary Shaw proposed printing 40 million in bank notes to stabilize finances if the Panama payment unsettles markets.
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Champlain
Clinton County
N. Y
Tribune
Roosevelt
Knox
George Shiras, Jr
Supreme Court
Leonard Wood
Spooner
Wisconsin
Shiras
Washington
Department of Justice
Pittsburg
Est
Childs
Philadelphia
Wood
Panama Canal Company
Shaw
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Roberts May Resign and New Treasury Appointments Expected
Washington reports three Treasury posts to be filled soon. George E. Roberts likely to resign after his annual report. Roosevelt to appoint a successor to A. G. Spaulding and name a new General Appraisers board member. Hepburns son-in-law suggested. no Iowa man to high office for now. Roosevelt will not discuss appointments publicly until West trip ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribunt
Washington
Treasury Department
George E. Roberts
Secretary of the Treasury
Roosevelt
A. G. Spaulding
Iowa
Alarm in West Indies Amid Volcanic Dust Clouds
Reports from Guadeloupe Dominica Antigua and St Kitts describe fine volcanic dust drifting across islands from Martinique Aug 31 with dust plumes dark skies and local panic including electric flashes and rumbling sounds over several hours from evening into night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pointe-a-Pitre
Guadeloupe
Basse Terre
Martinique
Roseau
Dominica
Mont Pelée
St. Kitts
Crash Injures Several On Madison Ave Streetcars
A collision between Madison avenue and One Hundred Sixteenth Street streetcars left multiple passengers injured including Henrietta Peschren Samuel Kaplan Harriett Lowey Bertha Straus Emil Theitchert and Lena Wardheiser. Motormen Mangin and Theitchert failed to stop as the Madison car struck the One Hundred Sixteenth Street car causing panic and window damage. Traffic halted for an hour while wrecking crews attended to the scene. Residents call for a flagman at the crossing.
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Madison Ave
One Hundred and Sixteenth St
Peschen
Henrietta
East
Kaplan
Samuel
Lowey
Harriett
East Fight
Third-St
Straus
Bertha
Madison-ave
James Mangin
West Forty-ninth-st
Emil Theitchert
East Eighty-ninth-st
Madisonave
Mangin
Hollenberg Tells Story Of Gallant Swim And Rescue
Henry W. Hollenberg the New Rochelle piano salesman describes a 20 day ordeal after vanishing August 12 at Coney Island. He swam far out, drifted, and awoke on a Mary Baker bound for New Rochelle. He recalls being rescued, wearing a sea worn outfit, and believes the recovered ring may verify details. He plans to press for the ring’s return from the boat crewman who ferried him ashore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Hollenberg
New-Rochelle
Coney Island
Hollenberg
Corey Island
Gray
New Rochelle
New York
Carpenter’s Point
Mary Baker
New-London
Kaal
Cale
New London
Kaiser's Farewell With Italian King at Potsdam Station
King Victor Emmanuel of Italy bid farewell to Emperor William of Germany at Potsdam Wild Park station. Crown Prince Frederick William and Chancellor von Biilow joined in the cordial scene as the train departed. The Detroit and Chicago Limited timetable and departure details were listed in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potsdam
Prussia
Victor Emmanuel
Italy
William
Wild Park
Frederick William
William Fitel Frederick
Count von Biilow
Cuba Congress Calls for Release of All Ex-Soldier Convicts
Both chambers urge freeing every Cuban army veteran jailed on the island regardless of crime. A committee will visit President Palma on September 1 to seek action by October 10, a holiday for the liberty celebration, while conservatives warn of releasing vicious murderers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Cuban Congress
Cuba
Congress
Palma
Rebellion Spreads in Sze Chuan Prov China
Reports from Sze Chuen Province say the rebellion there is spreading and foreigners are in great danger. Also an advertisement notes a Pennsylvania Special train from New York leaving at 1:50 PM and arriving in Chicago at 8:50 AM with dining, buffet, and smoking cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Sze-Chuen
New York
Chicago
Pennsylvania Railroad
Higginson Fleet Sighted Off Vineyard Haven
Telegraph report from New London dated August 31 states Admiral Higginson's squadron sighted off Vineyard Haven moving at full speed. A cruiser believed to be the Panther with naval militia was seen off Montauk Point as the hostile fleet advances toward Block Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginson
Vineyard Haven
Panther
Montauk
Message From Watch Hill Signal Station at Fort Trumbull
Early dawn report from Watch Hill signal station five miles south of Watch Hill light confirms no sign of enemy at 2 15 this morning. Fort Trumbull headquarters of General MacArthur received the communication from the eastern entrance to Fisher's Island Sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thur’s
Watch Hill
Fisher's Island Sound
Watch Hill Light
The Army All Ready to Face Block Island Raid
New London August 31 Midnight will bring war Admiral Higginson leads a fleet waiting for hostilities while General MacArthur at Fort Trumbull watches. Block Island is the first target with a tiny signal unit and fort defenses ready to relay news to Point Judith as the fleet eyes Plum Gut and Fort Terry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Conn
Admiral Higginson
Fort Trumbull
MacArthur
Higginson
Block Island
Greely
Point Judith
Fort Terry
Plum Gut
New York
Briarcliff Lodge Opens Above Hudson Tidewater
Briarcliff Lodge invites visitors to spend autumn at a country retreat high above tidewater with views of the Hudson. Located 27 miles from New York, the facility offers daily train access and promises excellent service and appointments. Pamphlet requests available by mail. contact Briarcliff Manor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briarcliff
Tidewater
Hudson
New York
Briarcliff Manor
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Seventy-first
New-York
William J. Daly
Sixty-Ninth Regiment
Sergeant McGrann
The
New-Jersey Tearm
Murphy III
General Wood
Panama
Commission
Shaws
the Tribune
G. FE. Roberts
West Indies
Islanders
St. John
Antigua
Chicago and North- Western
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific Railways
Broadway
Detroit
Grand Central Station
New York Central
Michigan Central
Action OF Revolutionary Members OF
the Island Congress
Jayne
China
Sze-Chuen Province
New London, Conn
Fisher’s Island
Macar
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