Personal Side of Gompers by James A Edgerton
A portrait of Samuel Gompers, longtime head of the American Federation of Labor, detailing his rise from London born cigar maker to leader of a labor giant. The piece notes his conservative leadership style, refusal of political office, and dedication to workers' welfare and education, highlighting key episodes and his influence on labor history.
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James A. Edgerton
QOL
Samel Gowpers
Ixbor
wit @ubileas
Flog
John McBride
Gompers
Tur
McBride
Bhig Gue
Gom Pera
London
Uke & College
Saving Uncle Henry at Averd Ridgeway
Uncle Henry worries thirteen at dinner bring bad luck but a substitute butler bookkeeper arrives from town to serve. Eleanor and Hempstead thwart matchmaking as Vida conceals the guests and the dinner unfolds with humor, romance, and a holiday twist.
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Uncle Henry
Averd Ridgeway
Amending a Painting and a Baseball Umpire Scene
A tale contrasts an emulous art collector who nudges an artist to add a road and an old peasant woman with a red umbrella to a landscape, with an Impresaignist objecting. The baseball crowd erupts when a mild umpire is insulted and a foul is called amid laughter and scorn.
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Drouot Q
Per
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Arket
Ybura
Mrs William Astor Dies After Long Social Leadership
New York society mourns Mrs William Astor at age two years short of ninety, ending a thirty year era as head of New York society. Her health declined after a heart condition returned, forcing retirement from public life. Her influence shaped what became known as the 400, with the Astors’ Newport season and prominent guests filling the famed social calendar. John Jacob Astor was their son. four daughters included Miss Hardy Astor and Helen Astor, with marriages linking to Van Alen and Roosevelt Roosevelt families.
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Fedemalon
Gompers
Gowpers
Bryan
Federation
Eeves
New York
Congress
Gomperu
William Astor
Fifth Avenue
Astor
Olga
Gacal Register
Min Astor
Newport
Mra. Astor
Ward
Min
Avtar
Paris
Ate
Promien
Agtor
Gahd
Hrans
Carlie Duran
Attra
Willam Astor
Mrs. Astor
Wan Mian
Caroline Sehermerhorn
Abraham Sehermerhorn
American Prams Association
Lori
Abraham
Blu
David
Ankng
Il King
Adunijah
Jeloval
Abaalom
Israel
Abwalun
Bavng
Amnon
Tulmat
Geshut
Joab
Abeefou
Tekod
Abegulou
Jerangleta
Absalom
Hebron
Abithophel
Jeru
Raleci
Absalon
Agatnet David
Calla Israel
Olivet
Jesus
Judah
Xaxtt
Jewel
Lerael
Sunday School Lesson Fourth Quarter Commentary
A dense 1900 sermon summary discusses biblical figures Absalom and David, tracing loyalty and rebellion. It reflects on character, divine judgment, and the obligation to uphold faith, ending with devotional exhortations for faithful living and church unity.
Bay Road Workers Plan City Gravel Repair Rally
York Pa Oct 31 with funds short to leave gravel for street repair the York highway commission will test a new method by gathering public spirited schoolboys at the Boat End. The street railway company will dump gravel there and volunteers will quickly spread it to needed areas.
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York
York Stairwayey Company
York Highway Commisasion
Cumminsiones String
Street Railway Company
Little Girl Burned to Death in Home Fire
Philadelphia on October 31 four year old Ethel Selp died from burns suffered in a house fire started by a overturned lamp. Her mother Mary Seip was fatally burned as well. Edward Seip, the father, watched a parade of marchers and then followed the fire engines to his burning home.
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Gompers
Atlacrates
Chicago
Vancer
Johny Sparks
Keokuk
Sparkes
Preety Tel
Sparks
Jabbane
Abie
Myrele
Havana
Eigen
American Federation
Ing
Toledo
Iiver
Philadelphia
Mary Seip
Edward Seip
Western Maryland railroad to spend 1.25 million on new equipment
The Western Maryland railroad plans to invest about 1.25 million dollars in new equipment over the coming months. It has asked builders to hold delivery of 500 all steel coal hopper cars along with ten consolidated freight locomotives three switch locomotives and ten caboose cars.
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Baltimore
Western” Maryland Railroad
Waitmat
Consolidated
Wilbur Wright's Motor Explodes In France Flight
American aviator Wilbur Wright suffered a scare when his motor exploded during a flight in Mans France. Wright landed safely with no injuries as the aircraft sustained damage but the incident did not halt his pioneering test work.
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Wilbur Wright
Mans
France
Wille Wilbur
Mr. Wright
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England
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Socialim
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Printera
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Amatican
Federation of Labor
Trades Union Association
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Ite
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The
Samuel Gompers
Samuel Gumvers
Colton
Cuburbe
Mra. Coulton
Eleanor
Rlivseen
Calton
Wenry
Ternacle
Eleanor Norriags
Vida Hads
Bob
Henry
Vida
Norah
Berra
Fife
Uncle Oak
Valahit
Nomb
Mira Eleanor
Miss Eleanor
Alednor
China
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Dick Hempstead
Fontane
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Hempstead
Ninwepa
Nan
Ron
WM. Astor
Yeara
Antor
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the Sunnday Schon
Yece
D. M. Gearne
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