Chicago carpenters strike tests alien contract law
The Chicago carpenters strike prompts a government review of the alien contract labor law. The Builders' Exchange advertised for 500 carpenters at 30 to 40 cents an hour, attracting Canadian workers. Treasury Secretary Windom may pursue criminal action against the Exchange, with potential penalties and broad implications for imported labor.
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Ectal
Dispatch
Chicaca
Chicago Carpenters
Builders’ Exchange
Organization of Contractors and Builders
Toronto Globe
Globe
Old Bosses
Treasury
Windom
Andrew J. Lester
Illinois
Chicago
Lester
Secretary of the Treasury
Department
Canada
United States
la Salle Street
Washington
Ewing
Circuit
Northern District of Illinois
Department At
BR. D. Layton
Pittsburg
Virginia
Bertha Zino Company
Staunton
Belgium
Bertha Zinc Company
Peru
la Salle
Hon
Sugar prices rise as Senate delays tariff changes fuel demand
Philadelphia reports sugar refiners gain 6,000 dollars daily from a 60 cent barrel rise as tariffs shift expectations. Three local refineries Franklin E. C. Knight Claus Spreckels run nonstop to meet unprecedented Western demand amid persistent canning and preserving needs.
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Philadelphia
Sugar Trust
Trust
Franklin
E. C. Knight & Co
Claus Spreckels
SHOE WORKERS' CONVENTION ELECTS OFFICERS IN ROCHESTER
At the Boot and Shoe Workers International Association session in Rochester on June 6 Charles Irish of Hamilton Ontario was named president and Edwin F. Foster of Haverhill as vice president. H. J. Sheffington became secretary and C S Towne treasurer. Rich delegates to the AFL meeting in Detroit were also chosen.
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Rochester
Boot and Shoe Workers’ International Association
Charles Irish
Hamilton
Ont
Edwin F. Foster
Haverhill
H. J. Sheffington
New York
Tressurer
Towne
George E. Allen
Portland
P. T. Frayne
Spring Water
Emmons Bolo
George H. Colbath
New Hampshire
P. J. Mulligan
Brookton
Mass
Henry 5. Lyons
North Adams
H. C. Moulton
John Duffy
Syracuse
John C. Mulrgan
George Raph
Wisconsin
Richard Burke
Toronto
Nettie Murphy
American Federation of Labor
Detroit
C. & Towne
H. J. Thalon
Cobituate
Great clothing sale cuts prices to one quarter value
Creditors force a massive discount at No. 46 Wood street Pittsburg with garments advertised as guaranteed. Men s suits trousers hats and gloves are deeply reduced with a 546 Wood street address and extended hours through the night.
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Wood Street
Pittsburg
Prince Albert
Sixth Avenue
New Bank of Commerce
Richard Maltby
Liberty ST
Star Corner
Smithfield Street
S. & J. Werner
New York
Catarrh Specialist Ad Claims Permanent Cure at 333 Penn Avenue
An advertisement from the Catarrh and Dyspepsia Institute at 333 Penn Avenue Pittsburg touts permanent cures for catarrh. It includes a patient testimonial from Afr. M. McLean detailing long illness and night coughing with blood, praising the institute and offering free consultations.
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Penn Avenue
Mr. M. McLean
Wood's Run
Long Landing
Shane
McLkean
Penn
Pittsburg
Catarrh and
Pianist Freiheit: Doctor Severing Tendons for Hand Freedom
San Francisco music teacher E. B. Bonnelli demonstrated a controversial procedure in New York to increase piano finger freedom by severing tendon slips. Carrie Bowes, 12, showed enhanced reach after the operation. a boy also underwent the method under witness teachers.
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Legram
Dispatch
New York
E. 8
Bonnelli
San Francisco
Stock Hall
Carrie Bowes
Richardson Brothers factory sold in Newark for 500000
Newark reports the Richardson Brothers large saw manufactory sold to a syndicate for 500000 with one third stock going to the company. The syndicate is led by Henry Disston and Co of Philadelphia.
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Newark
N. J
Richardson Brothers
Henry Disston & Co
Philadelphia
Zoo Receives Three Coons in Elegant Cage
The Schenley Park Zoo expands as Mr. Charles H. Clarke gifts three fine raccoons in a stylish cage, boosting the facility's growing collection and visitor interest.
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Schenley Park Zoo
Charles H. Clarke
Spend Less and Get More Clothing Offer
A bold sales pitch promises low prices on clothing with claims of reliability and high value. The speaker targets buyers of cheaper garments, urging them to switch for better quality at lower cost, emphasizing savings and wary advertising.
CuriouRA HeME DIEs Advertised By Kansas Firm
An old-time advertisement from TAYLUE & TAYLURE of Frankfort Kansas promotes CuriouRA HeME DIEs and related skin and blood cures. The copy claims rapid, permanent relief for skin diseases and hair loss with products like CuTicuna and Curicoma SOAP, noting a purchaser has yet to complain.
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Taylue
Taylure
Frankfort
Kan
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