Illinois Coal District Abolished Reforms Wage Talks
The central coal district wage agreement ending after 1881 will be replaced by separate pacts among miners and operators in Illinois Indiana Ohio and western Pennsylvania. Authorities say bids will vary by state likely raising wages and coal prices, while 2 cent passenger fares persist in Illinois until court orders change.
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Quincy
United States Bureau of Census
Washington, D. C
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Kankakee
Americans Dominate Stadium Olympics Amid Rainy Finals
At Antwerp on August 25 the stadium events closed with the United States in clear lead as final scores show America 210, Finland 105, Sweden 95 and others. Notable results include England winning the 1 600 meter relay and Nurmi of Finland taking the cross country title amid protests and spectator jeers during boxing preliminaries.
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Holland
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Olympic Committee
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Los Angeles
A. C
J. E. Meredith
New York
A. G
George S. Bretnall
Cornell College
Towa
Frank J. Shea
United States Navy
Nurmi
Backman
Lumatainen
J. Wilson
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Conquiener
Patrick Flynn
Paulist A. C
Fred Fuller
Dorchester Club
United States
John G. Simmons
Brutus K. Hamilton
University of Missouri
Niklander
Taipale
A. R. Pope
University of Washington
Army
Navy
EB. Hartman
Walker
IF. de Gencor
Hotel Owner Burned to Death at Fort Des Moines
MM Lodge, hotel proprietor from Concordia Kansas, died in a seventh floor room fire at the Fort Des Moines hotel in Des Moines Iowa. The blaze origin was undetermined and guests in nearby rooms alerted authorities after smoke and flames enveloped the room.
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Concordia
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Fort Des Moines
Honeymoon Ends in Frosty Domestic Turn
The Smiths’ honeymoon fades into routine as Mrs. Smith withdraws affection and humor. On Wednesday a quarrel grows into a sharp exchange Sunday morning when he asks about dinner and she snaps “Oh, rats.” He replies with a light joke about dining out.
The Theatrical Manager and a Job Seeker Incident
A brusque theater manager in New York received an unannounced visit from a refined young woman seeking work. He remained seated with feet on desk and hat on, then quipped he would remove his bat. The note ends with a reflection on enthusiasm and a codfish spawning fact.
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New York
No, She Never Did Like Him
A humorous dialogue between two women at tea recalls a suitor whose love letters were not appreciated. One woman recounts reading the letters once and then again on rainy days to gauge the writer's silliness, insisting she never liked him.
Feenish the Course
A veteran Scottish caddie guides an elderly man through a tough round. The old spectator declares he may quit at the twelfth hole, but the caddie insists on finishing the course, noting four clubs to smash and nine bunkers to endure.
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Edinburgh
That's the Question
A humorous legal quip notes a young man accused of stealing kisses in a courtroom setup. The speaker claims the kisses are valued at twenty dollars each, conveyed with wit about the cost of affection and a lawyer's view.
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Madge
Jack
Boston Evening Transcript
Man of deeds seeks title deeds in witty clash
The source presents a witty dialogue where a boastful man proclaims his deeds and a woman playfully asks if he means title deeds, highlighting a sharp exchange over property and romance.
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