Labor's Achievements and Issues 1916 by Samuel Gompers
Samuel Gompers, head of the AFL, calls 1916 a landmark year for labor gains, noting shorter workdays and broad legislation. He argues economic gains underpin social progress, urges political parties to uphold labor rights, and warns about Mexican policy and capitalist interests shaping national labor outcomes. The range of acts, including Seamen's Act and Clayton Act provisions, underpin freedom and improved conditions for workers.
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Washington
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Workers of America
Organized Labor
Organized Labor Movement
Lincoln
Congress
Democratic Party
Reynblern Party
Labor
Mexico
Labor Movement
Mex
Newly Designed Coins Out Soon
Philadelphia press reports orders for redesigned coins are arriving at the U S Mint. Superintendent Adam M Joyce says ten million new dimes will be produced in four months featuring a Grecian figure and Roman lictors on the reverse. The quarter shows a woman emerging through a gate and an eagle in flight. the half dollar bears Liberty with olive branches and a spread eagle on the reverse.
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Philadelphia
United States Mint
Adam M. Joyce
Sloan's Liniment and Rheumatism Relief Ad
A reader endorses Sloan's Liniment for rheumatism neuralgia backache and stiffness claiming a 25 cent bottle cured years of suffering. It warms and soothes painful areas and brings welcome relief. Sold at drug stores for 25 cents.
Proposal to shorten Ten Commandments debated by church
New York reports a plan to revise the first five of the Ten Commandments. A commission of bishops clergy and laymen has proposed changes for submission to the next general convention of the Protestant Episcopal church. The proposal retains five revised items: no other gods, no graven images, not take the Lord's name in vain, keep the Sabbath holy, and honor father and mother.
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New York
Protestant Episcopal Church
Hughes Promised for State Fair Speech
Chicago, Sept. 2—Chairman Fred E. Sterling said that unless there is an unexpected change in the schedule of Charles E. Hughes he will attend the Illinois Republican state convention at Peoria Sept. 19 and then go to Springfield the same day to deliver the Republican day address at the state fair. Hughes will make Peoria his first stop on his second western trip.
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Chicago
Fred E. Sterling
Republican State Committee
Willcox
Republican National Committee
Charles E. Hughes
Illinois
Peoria
Springfield
Hughes
U S Business Conditions In August Reported Strong
Washington reports general business conditions across the twelve Federal Reserve districts remained good in August with no district sending discouraging notes. The survey released by the Federal Reserve Board Friday night highlights broad strength amid mixed signals.
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Washington
United States
Federal Reserve
Reserve Board
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Constitutional Remedy
There is more catarrh in this section of the country than all other diseases put together and for years it was thought incurable. Hall's Catarrh Cure, made by F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo, Ohio, is a constitutional internal remedy that works through the blood on mucous surfaces. A $100 reward is offered for any case not cured. Sent for circulars and testimonials. Sold by druggists. Hall's Family Pills for constipation sold alongside.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney, & CO
Man poised to win large majority in district race
The candidate is described as capable of truly representing the district and voting on every issue. A thorough canvass shows strong support and likely election with a large majority. Reports from other counties corroborate a decisive outcome.
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Adams County
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Calhoun
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Charles Wagner
Liberty
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This County
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Mich
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Wagner
James Dobbs
Columbus
Henry Maples
Pfanschmidt
Republican Party
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Hull
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Cook County
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Dwight
Owners’ Association
Smith
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