Union Label marks a union office at last in Pratt City
The Herald reports the Typographical Union label now graces its Pratt City office after Birmingham Union extended its 10 mile jurisdiction. Changes began at the August meeting with action in September, ensuring all eligible staff join the union and that the Herald printing department operates as a union shop.
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Herald
Typographical Union
Birmingham Union
Hir- Ald
Pratt City
Hzrarp
Hrranp
International Typographical Union
Union No. 104
Herard
Herayo
Herat
Heracp
Jefferson County
Birmingham
Roosevelt Swaggerer Roosevelts War Letter Feud
During the Spanish American War era a public exchange shows Major Roosevelt’s boastful view of Rough Riders facing Secretary Alger. The War Department responded that Rough Riders are no better than other volunteers, preferring to avoid inflating glory and preserving soldierly standards. The letter is circulated by E. S. Singers in Washington.
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United States
Spain
Alger
Santiago
Wheeler
Porto Rico
Meodore Rooaguer
Regular Army
Volunteer Army
Rough Riders
R.A. Alogi
Roosevelt
Scissors4- The Place To Get Off
Fragmented clippings discuss undecided actions in New York, Chicago, or Akron and suggest an asylum as a possible solution. Entries ridicule political and social commentary with garbled dialogue, noting marriage status and fashion remarks while mentioning a Connecticut man consumed by prayer.
Labor Day Merry Holiday Delights Nationwide Observance
Thousands of marching men were cheered by wives and sweethearts as factories and shops remained idle. Skilled labor celebrated the holiday with festive parades, while an admiring public joined in the revelry. The scene reflected a strong labor culture and community pride on Labor Day.
Imposing Labor Day Parade in Birmingham
Labor Day drew thousands as a massive Birmingham parade filled Twentieth Street from Capital Park to First Avenue. The procession featured diverse trades in uniforms, Memoli’s Band, and five marching divisions led by Grand Marshal Ed Basenberg. After touring the route, attendees moved to East Lake for a large picnic and continuation of the day’s program.
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Birmingham
Tts
Twentieth Street
Capitol Park
Memoli
Ed. Basenberg
Basenberg
Mounted
Police
Police Commission
Board of Trade
Trades Council
Secord
David Williams
Harry White
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Marshal's Aid
W.A. Mitchell
W. H. McKay
Capital Park
Avenue B
First Avenue
Eighteenth Street
Second Avenue
Twenty-first Street
East Lake
Echoes and a rattler gate guard hoaxes in town
An Edwardsville News item recalls two youths in Anniston who, after hiring a band to serenade, misunderstand a mule stable prank when a donkey brays inside. A Denver Post note reports a Texas farmer keeping a trained rattlesnake at his gate to deter tramps, who mistake the snake for a harmless normality.
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Edwardsville
Denver Post
Whitsett Courier obituary echoes long career in public service
Av F. L. Stanton notes a defensed former official with a varied record including legislator, next-town marshal and later mayor. The obituary frames a life spent in public service and a wartime era welcome home “Over There.”
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Whitsett Courier
F. L. Stanton
Atlanta Constitution
Preacher Sighting Sparks Church Hat Debate
A Hartford Times item notes a desire to see the preacher while voicing a complaint about women’s hats at church. The piece jokes about trade, coats from sun to sun, and avoiding seating behind tall, feathered hats during public gatherings.
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Hartford Times
Not Popular Abroad Pushes Heiress Marriages Abroad
In a notable will provisionrailway magnate Mr Huntington forbids his liberal bequest to his adopted daughter Princess Hatzfeldt from going to her husband ever even after her death, aiming to keep the estate separate. The move may deter international marriages and affect demand for American heiresses among foreign suitors.
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Huntington
Hatzfeldt
Bnd
General Gomes declines nomination to constitutional convention
General Maxime Gomes declines the party nomination to the constitutional convention citing a long stance of keeping out of politics. Nicaragua and the United States ratify a commercial reciprocity treaty as Cardinal Steinhuber is confirmed in Rome. Twenty eight people are reported poisoned at a Prospect Ohio outdoor reunion, many in serious condition, possibly from a salad.
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Maxime Gomes
National Party
Steinhuber
Rome
Congregation of the Index
Washington
Prospect
Ohio
Blind Tigers Closed in Ensley Crusade
Report from Ensley describes a morning crackdown on illegal taverns and related nuisances. The mayor and Board of Aldermen led the effort, stating the law would be enforced going forward. Twenty eight establishments were shut down.
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Ensley
Blind Tigers
Birmingham unions celebrate skilled labor day
Last week Alabama's national guard helped guard events as Fred J. Williams of the Birmingham Trades Council announced distinguished speakers. Mayor Irennen opened the address program followed by Kettig of the Commercial Club M F Tighe of Pittsburgh Assistant Secretary of the Steel and Tin Workers and John F Lasseter of the Building Trades Union. The day proved a grand success affirming the superiority of skilled union labor over unskilled and unorganized craftsmen.
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Alabama
National Guard
Fred J. Williams
Birmingham Trades Council
Irennen
Mr. Kettig
Commercial Club
M. F. Tighe
Pittsburg
Amalgamated Association of
Cured of Chronic Diarrhoea After Thirty Years Suffering
John Holloway of French Camp Mississippi recounts long struggle with diarrhoea and relief after using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He credits several bottles with cure and endorses the remedy and Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets sold by R F Lovelady with free samples available.
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John 8. Holloway
French Camp
Miss
Chamberlain
R. F. Lovelady
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Faty City
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THE
Union Label
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Philippines
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Guygrat Chaffee
China
Edward Flynn
State Labor Federation
Hanna
Ice Trust
New York
South
Mobile Register
Lanor
Teddy
Eat
Street
Wy Waakionion
Sam Jones
Woolley
Joaves
Montgomery Advertiger
Chicago News
Connecticut
Fayette Banner
Belmont Restaurant
Pratt Station
Wood
J. E. Seay
Ofice
Calels Drug Store
Prarr City
Ava
Nicaragua
DR. 8
L. Ledbetter
Third Ave
Nelson
Annie Nelson
E. Ramsey
Job Going
Ramsey
Court House
I. Nelson
A. ©. Wilton
Stare
E. Rausry
Jon Gorse
FE. J. Smyer
Atty
Pringe
Jeweler and Optician
Third St
Bismarck
Hales & Son
Union Passenger Depot
Decatur
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa County
Jas. K. Powers
Ane
Goto
Little Home Restaurant
Il, L, Dorn, Propriet
OS Second Avenue
T. J. Lacroix
H. C. Nelems
Ezell Station
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