Labor Day Parade Lights Chicago With Union Label
Labor day celebrations in Chicago and nearby areas featured a three mile parade with an estimated 26 000 musicians and workers. Banks and business houses closed while the union label appeared on every garment and shoe in the line of march, enforced by a unionized shoe policy for horses. Senator Mason, Cullom, Mayor Harrison, and former Illinois governor candidate Samuel Alsheulter spoke at a picnic after the procession.
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Associated Press
Hicago
Chicago
Board of Trade
Shaffer
Mason
Cullom
Harrison
Samuel Alschuelter
Illinois
Labor Day Parade Draws Thousands in Pittsburg
Pittsburg Pa Sept 2 crowds filled the streets for a Labor Day celebration led by the sturdy sons of tall. The Amalgamated strike dampened interest but workers from nearly every union joined the parade creating a vivid display of labor solidarity in the city.
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
Sons of Tall
Industrial Trades Parade in Western Pennsylvania
A parade in the industrial center began around 11 o clock with four divisions led by Amalgamated strikers under President Shaffer. It featured large industrial exhibits, money bands, and an orderly route. Afterward crowds moved to Ross Grove for a trades reunion with addresses by Shaffer, Simon Burns, and George J. Churchi. The day included dancing and athletic events.
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Shaffer
Ross Grove
Trades of
Western Pennsylvania
Simon Burns
Window Glass Workers’ Osociation
George J. Churchi
Labor Day Parade Leads Milwaukee Festivities
Labor Day in Milwaukee featured a monster parade with about 13,00 workers in mane. The pageant moved at 11 o clock through principal streets, six divisions, and twenty three bands. Torch-lit celebrations occurred at the park, with a bar concert planned for the afternoon and an events finale tonight.
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Associated Press
Miwaukee
Wis
Mane
Yiereh
Ay fehUtz Park
Parade at St Louis Celebrates Labor Day
St Louis observed Labor Day with two large parades drawing thousands of workers and families. Banks offices and many businesses closed for the legal holiday. In East St Louis labor groups joined a street demonstration with several thousand participants.
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St. Louis
Cities Unite Nation Demonstrations Present Labor Day
Labor Day was celebrated in Omaha with demonstrations in Threader city areas including South Omaha and Council Bluffs. Citizens gathered to mark the national holiday with public events and community participation.
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Asaneiate
Presa
Omaha
Thia City
Threadter
South Omaha
Labor parade closes towns with union unity events
A day of nationwide labor unity saw nearly all businesses shut in the three towns. A parade composed of eight divisions represented every labor organization. Afternoon featured sporting events picnics and related activities. Labor unions gathered at Krung Park for speeches and music.
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Krung Park
No Parade In New York On Labor Day Observe
Labor day in New York saw a general business suspension with no parade by labor organizations. The day was spent at picnics and outdoor sports as chilly air and intermittent rain dampened activities.
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Associated Prep
New York
Lawson's Latest Proposal for Independence Yachting
New York rumor notes Lawson will forfeit 100000 if he does not hear them. Yacht club members dismiss the bid as unlikely to affect the race, urging lawful action through transferring Independence to Charles Francis Adams for fair treatment. Lawson offers a three-way challenge with Shamrock II, Columbia, or Constitution and a charity donation if he fails to win two of three.
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Associated Press
New York
New York Yacht Club
Lawson
Commodore Willey
Larchmont Yacht Club
David Fr. Gilbert
Larchpront Yacht Club
Charles Francis Adams
Independence
Columbia
Constitution
Brooklyn and St Louis NL game delayed by rail strike
National League action in New York reports the Brooklyn and St. Louis game postponed as the St. Louis team faced railway delays. A New York Chicago doubleheader was moved to the afternoon, with a morning game postponed and two games planned for the afternoon.
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New York
St. Louis
Columbia Ahead In Cup Trials As Constitution Trails
In Pateman's Point R I on September 2 Columbia led the trials to select a defender for the America's Cup. Constitution clocked the first mark at 3 minutes 12 seconds behind Columbia. Columbia delivered the worst beating of the year, beating by over five minutes in the ten mile windward leg as the vessels took over two hours to complete the first course segment.
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Associated Frees
Pateman
Constitution
Columbia
Miss Jones Wins Indies International Tennis Championship
Niagara on the Lake Ontario Sept 2 Miss Marion Jones daughter of United States Senator Jones of Nevada won the Indies International tennis championship here today by defeating Miss Carrie Neeley of Chicago in four sets.
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Associated Press
Niagara On the Lake
Ont
Marion Jones
United States
Jones
Nevada
Carrie Neeley
Chicago
Union County farmer dies with generous will
A. B. Weddington of Union County North Carolina died recently. He valued harmony with the negro community and left three tracts of land to three faithful colored servants. He bequeathed the balance of his estate, about 1000 acres, to the Methodist Church.
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A. B., Weddington
Union County
N. C
Methodist Church
Kansas City Journal
Endurance Trial as Pittsburg Steel Strike Continues
Pittsburg Pa September 2 The steel strike enters its third month with little sign of peace President Burns pursues a peace plan awaiting a reply from President Schwab and a proposed plan Dean submitted The Duquesne Carnegie plant remains open despite efforts to draw workers back The last stand in the open hearth dept failed with only two workers staying away and hopes fade for closing the plant Trades unions report rising dissatisfaction as promises about Carnegie employees prove unreliable A parade was planned but abandoned and a surge of workers returning to the seamless tube plant yesterday signals evolving labor tension
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
Burns
Schwab
Dean
Carnegie
Duquesne
McKeesport
AFFAIRS IN PEKIN DETACHMENT RETURNS TO CITY
Pekin dispatch reports the American legation guards have returned from the western hills. Captain Selwyn has withdrawn his force from the British section and the supervision of improvements by foreigners has ceased. The British will police main thoroughfares, the railway, and legation quarters, with British and Japanese reserve police exercising authority in their sections pending evacuation.
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Associated Press
Pekin
Legation Guards
Selwyn
Operator George A Kerr Ends Life At Palmyra Depot
In Palmyra New York telegraph operator George A Kerr of the West Shore railway killed himself at the depot. For hours Rochester dispatchers failed to reach him and train orders piled up with several trains halted along the line. Owen Flynn of Palmyra found Kerr dead after responding to the halted traffic. No motive is known.
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Associated Press
New York
George A. Kerr
West Shore Railway
Palmyra
X. Y
Rochester
Owen Flynn
Ynr
US Legation Secretary Squires Returns With Chinese Art
H G Squiers secretary of the US Legation in Pekin leaves for home on leave with a collection of Chinese art in several railway cars. Experts call it one of the most complete extant pieces. He plans to present the collection mainly porcelain bronzes and carvings from palaces to the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Associated Press
Fekin
H. G. Squiers
United States
Legation
Pekin
Francis Still At Large In Missouri Case
Kansas City reports Ross Henderson's murderer still uncaught. Description of two suspected black men tracked near Leo's Summit but not confirmed as the killer. In Wartenburg tensions rise against white miner Pete Lanners and jailhouse nde groes Joe Briscoe and Emmet Davenport for aiding the escape. Sheriff Koch boosts the county reward from 100 to 300 with plans for a further 300 to raise funds for arrest and identification of the murderer.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Ross Henderson
Leo
Wartenburg
Pete Lanners
Joe Briscoe
Emmet Davenport
Francis
Koch
Campaign in Cuba Heats Up as Palma Leads
Havana bureau says Cuba’s political activity will rise next week with Senor Palma seen as strongest presidential candidate. Masso struggles to gain strength while Massy may accept vice presidency at last moment. Torres Rubens back from Mexico confers with Palma allies. electoral law to be promulgated soon signaling Palma’s pursuit of the presidency.
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Associated Trexs
New York
Cuba
Havana
The
Herald
Bartalome Masso
T. Estrada Palma
Massy
Torado
Rubens
Mexico
Seflor Palma
Turkish envoy Munir Bey expelled after Paris fete
Paris dispatch reports Munir Bey the Turkish ambassador was ordered to leave France after a lavish function at the Turkish embassy honoring the anniversary of the sultan's accession. France pressures Turkey as unrest spreads in Armenia and Macedonia and new talks with Turkey's ambassador unfold.
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Associated Press
Paris
Munir Bey
France
Mun R Bey
Switzerland
Turkey
Armenia
Macedonia
Areeca
Salonier
Nude
Beralde de Camp
Albania
Athans
Tur
Prisreti
M. Canstans
MM. Deicasse
France 3
Professor Sutphen Drowned in Shrewsbury River
A professor at Johns Stooking university drowned when his small boat with friends overturned in the Shrewsbury River near Atlantic Highlands. He attempted to swim to shore but exhausted, sank. Companions clung to the boat and were saved.
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Aserchfield
New York
Maurteen
Sutmhen
Johns
Shrewsbury River
Atlantic Hirlands
Xem
Shamrocy
Sutphen
Reconcentradoes Move to Deport Boers to Coastal Towns
Cape Town reports the military administration plans deporting over 100000 Boers from the revencen camps to garrisoned coastal towns where food is more readily available. Railways are expected to handle supplies, aiding Johannesburg’s population and mine reopening after the war.
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Associated Press
Cape Town
Johannesburg
Anchor Athletic climber breaks world rope climb record
Edward Krnath representing the Anchor Athletic Club of New York lowered the world record for climbing a twenty five foot rope at the Pastime Athletic Club championships. He completed the ascent in two-fifth of a second under age twenty and set a new mark surpassing the previous record.
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Associated Press
New York
Edward Krnath
Anchor Athletic Chu
Othe Pastime Athletic Club
King Alfonso to ride in palace cars ex Wilmington
Spain's King Alfonso is described as the magnate who will ride in two palace cars just shipped from Wilmington Delaware. One car is a drawing room coach in royal nue color with gold trim and mahogany interiors, while the other is a dining car of similar size painted red with a saloon end and six tables, a large sideboard, and a kitchen with a modern range.
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Spain
Alfonso
Wilmington
Del
Roosevelt Arrives in St Paul for State Fair Day
President Theodore Roosevelt arrived in St Paul at 7 30 this morning to be greeted by a reception committee from the Minnesota State Agricultural Association led by Governor Y an Sat President Cooper and Vice President as he attends the State Pair events and focus on national duty at home and abroad.
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Nevervelt
Associated Prec
St. Paul, Minn
Theodore Roosevelt
Minnesota State Agricultural Assoclation
Yan
Cooper
Vice President Roosevelt speaks at Minneapolis fair visit
Chester Tf. Smith and Thomas Shevlin of the Fair association escort Vice President Theodore Roosevelt and Lt. Gen. Nelson Miles to the Hamline grounds. Roosevelt addresses thousands, praising pioneer roots and urging combined action through law while defending workers and honest employers, and outlines foreign policy duties alongside domestic well being.
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Chester Tf. Smith
Thomas Shevlin
The
Fair Association
Minneapolis
Nelson A. Miles
Hamline
Roosevelt
Pay Up That’s All
London dispatch reports that Turkey will not repay the Porte’s appeal to France to negotiate the settlement of sums owed to French bankers. It is expected Turkey will pay its debts despite the appeal.
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Associated Press
London
Parla
The
Times
France
Turkey
Cardinal Gibbons Visited Cape May Aboard the Boardwalk
A Kansas City Journal note recalls Cardinal Gibbons frequenting Cape May. He walked the seashore each morning and afternoon wearing a scarlet skullcap, which slipped at the back prompting a bemused joke from an elderly visitor on the boardwalk.
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Cardinal Gibbons
Cape May
Cardinals
Kansas City Journal
Widow Wins Second Suit Over Breach of Promise
Trelee Hed and Alexander Thomas faced a British court over breach of promise of marriage. The widow, now wealthier, secured a second judgment for $2,000 after renewed advances and renewed attention.
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Alexander ‘Thomas
Lexander
Canvass at Bay View Sparks Work Return Petition
Bay View Amalgamate association member circulates a petition to gather signatures in favor of returning to work without orders from the national headquarters. Many members are not ready to return, with some noncommittal. A Bay View lodge meeting is slated for next Saturday to conduct regular business and decide on possible action.
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Associated Prese
Mowaukes
Wis
Sept. S
Amalmmate! Association
Bay View
Negro Outrage Near Sundin School Trip Arrests Made
Ida Ware sixteen daughter of a farmer traveling to Sunday school was assaulted by a gang of colored men near Valley Junction. Two suspects were captured and jailed at Valley Junction. Ida Ware identified Seymour Washington as her assailant later, and he is held for grand jury action on criminal assault in Des Moines County.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Ida Ware
Valley Junction
Commerce
J. W. Ware
Rock Island
Idi Ware
Seymour Washington
Martin
Labor Day Parade Highlights Oshkosh Unions in City Fortunes
Laboring men of Oshkosh joined a large parade with four divisions moving from Oregon Street to Trades and Labor Park. Fred Geiger led as marshal, mayor John Muira spoke, and numerous unions including Ink and Carriage Drivers, Cigar Makers, Jewelers, and Butchers marched in orderly ranks. The day featured athletic contests and a dancing party at Turner Hall after festivities at the fair grounds.
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Oshkosh
Oregon Street
Main Stret
Main Street
Irving Street
Jackson Street
Trades and Labor Park
Orter
Fred Geiger
Arion
John Muira
Trades and Labor Carnett
Ink and
Garment Workers’ Union
Leah
Cigar Makers’ Union
No. Ws
Jiewers’ Union
Isarbers’ Union
Oshkosh Typoeraph Test Union
No. St
Tre
Turner Halt
Rage To Caroline Declared Winner In Green Lake Regatta
Dartford Wisconsin September 3 The Imp of Green Lake sailing for Chicago Yacht Club was disqualified for towing to the starting buoy giving Caroline of Oshkosh second and Anita of Neenah third. The special Green Lake trophy race was 12 miles on a breezy course. Nokomis led Class B until Flying Fox finished second and Nokomis won a £70 cup and Flying Fox a £345 trophy. An entries list for Classes A and B shows clubs from Lake Geneva Wawasee Fox Lake and Oshkosh among others.
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Dartford
Wis
Caroline
Anita
Imp
Green Lake
Chicago Yacht Club
Jones & la Borde Oshkosh
Alexander Reville
Chicago
Leeward
Caroline of
Oshkosh
Green Lake Club
Neenah
Nokomis
White Bear
Flying Fox
Fox Lake Yacht Club
Anish
A& M.t
Seeese
Caroling
Texle
Algonquin
Harriet H
Letman
BA EK
Aderyn
Emanon
Mahouhoo
Henrietta
Manealtka Meteor
Estes
Helen
Tole
Edward Roping
Regatta Committee
Lake Geneva
Mohoohoo
H. H. Porter
Fox Lake
Evelyn
C. B. McDonald
Wawasee Racing
Daniel Zook
Wawasee Yacht
Selmon
Lilly and Ticks
Minnesoka
Griggs
Bunn
Oconomowoc
Teste
W. H. Dupes
Delaven Lake
Edward Davis
Pine Lake
Adeyrn
George Brumber
Piatakes
Henry L. Hert
H. Libbey
Neonah
W. L. Davis
H. R. McCullough
Pawnukee
Raphant
F. Wollaeger
Weat
Geneva
George Braun
C. D. Peacock Jr
Milwaukee
Meteor
Nunnemacher
Mr. Clarkson
W. H. Lyford Weat
Paul Weber
Revolution in Persia Stimulates Wide Uprising
Cologne dispatch from Teheran dated August 31 reports a broad revolutionary movement in Persia. Discontent centers on government loan talks with Russia, with the grand vizier accused of selling the country and stalling reforms. Martial law is proclaimed around Tehran as agitation grows, driven by the Shah’s circle who receive threatening letters at his writing table.
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Associated Press
Cologne
Teheran
Saya
Per
Ain
Russia
Coming Marriage of Paul Procknaw and Misa Ine Wolff
Announcement notes the forthcoming wedding of Paul Procknaw son of Mr and Mrs Fred Prockrow of HE Durfee street and Misa Ine Wolff daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Wolff of 22 Durfee rt. Also mentions travelers and local notices including Prussian chickens and a telegram from Ernest Peek United States engineers in Masnitta about his safe health.
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Paul Procknaw
Fred Prockrow
Durfee Street
Misa Ine Wolff
Fred Wolff
Durfee
A. J. Walker
Ashland
Spear “ Tin
Princeton
Ernest Peek
United States Engineers
Masntta
Peek
Weather Forecast Brief for September 2
The page notes fair conditions with slight winds as the day progresses. Temperature expectations and remarks are general, with the forecast indicating a calm, pleasant day and no significant weather events anticipated.
Chicago Pioneer Henry Durand Dies of Stroke at High Wind Park
Henry C. Durand, president of the Lake Forest University board of trustees and prominent Chicago planter, died today at High Wind Park. The stroke of paralysia caused his death. Durand was a longtime civic leader and respected figure in the community.
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Henry C. Durand
Lake Forest University
Chicago
Carty
High Wind Park
Pratt
Durand
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