Labor Session Urges Six Hour Day and Party Formation
At Philadelphia session of the American Federation delegates presented resolutions urging a six hour workday across trades and the formation of an independent labor party. A Carpenters union delegate pressed for the six hour day while others sought revocation of licenses for strike‑breaking detective agencies.
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United Brotherhood of Carpenters
Samue Gompers
Federation
Gompers
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H. P. Griffin
International Seaman's Union
Tube
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Ohio
National Brotherhood of Carpenters
Europe
No Plan for Bigger Army Says No Increase in Estimates
President Wilson states there will be no change to last year’s plan for the two battleships and no rise in naval or other estimates. He notes overall federal spending should fall in most departments while the State Department will need more funds due to unusual activities. He sees no prospect for new immigration legislation at Congress opening.
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Wilson
Presiden
State Department
Congress
Secret Service Finds Hidden Wireless Station at Ensenada
Secret service and navy radio experts probe a hidden wireless station near Ensenada Lower California amid neutrality concerns. The station has not transmitted for 24 hours, and officials have not confirmed its nationality while pursuing further evidence.
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Secret Service
Lower California
Washington
Navy
Ensenada
United States
Newlands Narrowly Re-elected Amid Nevada Count
In Nevada county canvassing shows Senator Newlands narrowly ahead by two votes amid legal deadlines. The result follows Tuesday's net totals as per official recounts required by law.
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Reno
Rev
United State
Cetator
Sireen
Nevada
New 1
Samuel Pie
Jeter
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