Labor convention opens in Philadelphia parade set for Friday
The American Federation of Labor opens its annual convention in Philadelphia with Samuel Gompers urging greater economic organization to boost union membership. Delegates plan a citywide drive and a massive 90 000 strong parade downtown as the event’s highlight.
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American Federation of Labor
Horticultural UC
Samuel Gompers
United States
Organized Labor Movement
Court of Honor
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West Brownsville Fire Wrecks Town Leaving 150 Homeless
A blaze in West Brownsville, Brownsville Pennsylvania, devastated most of the town. Ten volunteers and residents were injured as seventeen buildings including two hotels, two churches, three stores and ten dwellings were destroyed or damaged. Damage estimated at 250000 dollars. The fire reportedly started from a quart of gasoline used to clean clothes at a cleaning and dyeing shop.
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West Brownsville
Brownsville
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