Roosevelt Speaks on Labor and Unions at Fargo
Theodore Roosevelt, guest of the Fargo Federation of Labor, delivers a Labor Day address. He lays the cornerstone of a Hillsboro library, endorses organized labor and collective bargaining, and cautions against abuses within unions and corporations while stressing public opinion as a check on power.
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Rough Rider Statesman
Fargo
N. D
Theodore Roosevelt
North Dakota
Roosevelt
Federation of Labor
Hillsboro
St. Paul
Army engineers to visit Hermiston Wednesday
FP B Swayze of Hermiston reports that the army engineers inspecting irrigation projects will arrive by train No 6 Wednesday morning. Dr F H Newell head of the reclamation service is in Hermiston awaiting the engineers arrival and will host them that evening. A Hermiston business delegation will join locals to welcome the visitors and dispel earlier disbanding rumors.
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FP. H. Newell
Reclamation Service
Project Town
Hermiston
East Oregonian
FPB
Hermistonians
Seattle
Ballinger Intervenes as Roosevelt Arrives to Save Newell
Portland Sept 5 Secretary Ballinger planned to discharge Director Newell of the reclamation service with Taft's approval and a successor chosen, but Colonel Roosevelt's Africa arrival changed the scene. Newell explained the matter and Roosevelt intervened. Louin Hill, Arizona Salt River supervising engineer, had been summoned to Washington for Newell's potential job, though he was not told.
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Newell
Portland
Ballinger
Reclamation Service
Roosevelt
Africa
Taft
Louin Hill
Salt River
Arizona
Washington
Newells
Ptomaine Poisoning Strikes Crew Aboard Prince Rupert
In Seattle on September 5 twenty crew members of the steamship Prince Rupert were hospitalized with ptomaine poisoning with several in dangerous condition. The vessel carried about a hundred men and sailed for Vancouver last night. the cause of the illness had not been determined by physicians.
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Seattle
Prince Rupert
Vancouver
West wall against Hindu laborers bears fruit
San Francisco dispatch reports the liner Siberian arriving with 22 Hindus aboard instead of 600 who sought passage. Ship doctors rejected most applicants, as companies had warned that only young healthy Hindus under thirty would be admitted to the United States.
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San Francisco
Siberian
Explosions Hit Tron Plant as Bridge Destroyed
Three blasts rocked the Lucas Bridge area at midnight as the Tron company Mant plant buildings were blown apart. Watchman Robert Gerbert was seriously hurt while the open shop and labor troubles were cited as possible causes. Authorities seek those responsible.
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Lucas
Tron Company
Robert Gerbert
Maloney Announces Candidacy for County Judge
J W Maloney a well known Umatilla county resident with Athena ties declares run for county judge on the democratic ticket. Former county recorder and later bank cashier and vice president, he now farmS on the reservation. His son Wayne was killed recently and Maloney holds Knights of Pythias leadership roles.
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Savings Bank
Farming Upon Reservation
J. W
Maloney
J. W. Maloney
Umatilla County
Athena
Pen- Meton Savings Bank
American National
Wayne Maloney
Knights of Pythias
Oregon
Split in New Hampshire as primary winds down
Concord reports a torn Republican race with Governor hopeful Ellis facing challenger Robert F Bass from the New Hampshire Progressives. Insurgent strength hinges on today’s primaries, as Bass supporters claim Roosevelt sympathy and Progressive ideas push for freight rate cuts, constitutional amendments, public service commission, stricter employers liability, and bans on corporate political contributions with full expense disclosure.
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Concord
N. H
Ellis
Robert F. Bass
New Hampshire
Bass
Roosevelt
Public Service Commission
New York State
Nebraska State Fair Opens in Lincoln 1910
The Nebraska State fair in Lincoln opens to the public today Sept 5 marking a new record year. Livestock and machinery exhibitions are especially noteworthy as visitors view larger displays than last year.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Neb
Buckeye Fair Opens in Columbus With State Displays
The Ohio State Fair opened in Columbus as grand buildings brimmed with displays of Buckeye state agriculture arts and industries marking the formal inauguration of the annual event.
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Columbus
Buckeye State
Roosevelt Sends Regrets to Round-Up Committee
Ex president Theodore Roosevelt cannot attend the big frontier Round-up in Pendleton Ore. He explains he receives thousands of invitations and must decline most due to a heavy workload and limited physical ability. The note to J Raley notes his absence will disappoint the event but he remains grateful for the invitation.
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Roosevelt
Col. Theodore Roosevelt
J. R. Raley
Pendleton, Ore
Taft Pleads for Peace as Conservation Congress Opens
President Taft opened the National Conservation Congress in St Paul with a plea for peace amid a split between Ballinger and Pinchot factions. Governor Eberhart introduced Taft, who urged action while tensions rise between eastern and western delegates over federal forest control and Roosevelt’s looming address.
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Beverly
Taft
National Conservation Congress
Ballinger
Pinchot
Col. Roosevelt
St. Paulward
Fargo
St. Paul
Ireland
Eberhart
Minnesota
Foresta
Pastor Wiggin Says He Spoke With Professor James
Boston dispatch reports Reverend Frederick Wiggin of the Unity Church in Brooklyn announces he held a conversation with the spirit of Professor William James, America's leading psychologist, who died ten days ago. Wiggin claims the shade spoke for over an hour and that control will soon be attuned to allow plain talk with James.
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Frederick Wiggin
The
Unity Church of
Brooklyn
Wm. James
America
Wiggin
James
Newspapers Stop in Barcelona Strike Sparks City Crisis
Madrid reports no newspapers printed in Barcelona today and no street cars operated due to the general strike. Despite strike collapses in Bilbao and Saragossa, the government moves troops to Barcelona amid alarm over the city’s condition.
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Barcelona
Bilbon
Saragosen
Labor Day Parades Across Cities Replaced by Picnics
Labor Day observances varied with Chicago and Denver skipping parades for picnics while New York echoed the occasion in cloakmakers strike notes. San Francisco saw a 40,000 to 50,000 laborer parade in eight divisions with elaborate floats. Portland reported 7,000 workers in six divisions marching as crowds cheered despite clouds.
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Chicago
Denver
New York
Portland
Gompers Addresses 15000 in Kansas City Rally
President Samuel Gompers of the AFL spoke to about 15,000 in Kansas City as part of a parade of 10,000 marchers. The address drew a large labor audience and followed the parade through the city.
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Gompers
Kansas City
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Thousands of laborers parade in Des Moines march
Thousands of laborers paraded through Des Moines on a September day, signaling show of labor solidarity and public demonstration for workers' concerns. Local organizers and participating unions led the procession, drawing attention to employment and wage issues in the city.
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Des Moines
Sept
Echo of Strike in New York Labor Day Parade
Thousands joined a monster parade in New York to protest Judge Goff's ruling prohibiting picketing or interference with suit factories and sweat shops during the strike. The Labor Day event echoed the ongoing suit makers strike and aimed to pressure for labor rights and protest tactics.
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New York
Labor Day Parade Draws Thousands in Seattle
Seattle on September 5 reports a Labor Day parade with thousands lining the streets despite threatening weather. Eight thousand men participated in the parade and a number of floats were displayed.
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Portland
Seattle
Spokane Laborers Parade and Picnic at Natatorium Park
Eight thousand laborers paraded through Spokane today then gathered at Natatorium Park for a community picnic. The event marks a day of celebration with generous turnout and group unity amid local festivities.
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Spokane
Natatorium Park
Labor Day Parades Seen Across Spread of Cities
Clarence Darrow addressed laborers in St. Joseph as a parade did not form but a pronk occurred. In New York City labor Day featured a massive parade and numerous events. Chicago unions demonstrated unity in a major Labor Day display with the National Federation of Postoffice Clerks opening its session. Boston hosted multiple union events and a field day for Scottish Clans and Hibernians. Pittsburg celebrated with a new labor temple dedication and a parade. San Francisco planned a joint labor parade and celebration at Shell Mound Park.
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St. Joseph
Clarence Darrow
Chicago
Hnalywood
Boise
National Federation of Postoffice Clerks
Boston
Order of Scottish Clans
Order of Hibernians
International Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
San Francisco
Bay Cities
Shell Mound Park
Maine State Fair Opens in Lewiston for Four Day Run
The Maine State Agricultural Society opened one of the greatest exhibitions of the northeast crop today in Lewiston Maine. The fair will run for four days showcasing farm products.
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Lewiston
Uncle Sam
Maine State Agricultural Society
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