Federation of Labor at opening AFL convention in San Francisco
Labor chiefs and delegates from more than 2.99 million workers gather for the 35th annual American Federation of Labor session in San Francisco. President Gamers previews the executive council report praising organized labor’s role amid wartime upheaval and urging unity with international unions.
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San Francisco
Cal
United States
American Federation of Labor
Executive Council
Samuel Gamers
Sheenawell
Europe
Publc
America
Lavor
Law
Military Acim
Golorado
Tere
United States Commission On Industrial Relations
Walsh
Messrs
O'Connell
Lennon
Gérretson
Commission
Seaman
Commission G
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King of Gree on a Tenee watching ple Ioops or drift
A fragmented passage discusses a monarch's stance amid wavering policy and central powers, with notes on a seaman's bill and security along a trade route. It cites the Sixty-third Congress and reports on American Federation of Labor membership and finances for 1915, including totals and year-to-year changes.
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Gree
Leoween
Myntha
Executive Council
American Federation of Labor
Hill Teaching Better Farming Methods Campaign Begins
Rural Bexar county residents will hear talks and demonstrations at every schoolhouse starting November 1 as extension workers from the Agricultural and Mechanics College conduct a week long campaign. Topics include hog cholera control, soil building, cropping systems, dairy management, and household science led by Dr. Frank R. Jones and G. M. Gerren with Mrs G M Gerren addressing mothers and daughters. The campaign operates under W. G. Hand’s direction with sessions moving from school to school. Houston return ad line included.
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Bexar“county
Extension Department
The
Agricultural and Mechanics College
Extension” Department
Geueral
W. G. Hand
Federal
Bexar County
Frank R. Jones
United States‘Department of Agriculture
GM. Gerren Wil
Comptroller probes social clubs in Texas
Texas Comptroller H R Terrell widens review of at least a thousand social clubs accused of evading liquor laws. Several clubs have already dissolved or halted business as investigators gather evidence to potentially strip charters and pursue license violations. Legal action may follow from the attorney general once a list is provided.
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Tex
Way
H. R. Terrell
Department
Camptroller
Dusiness
Yaquor
Titeraure
State Department
Texans Retail Liquor Dealers’ Association
Tiwaa
Comptroller
Dia
Attorney General's Department
Comptroller Department
Blind Tigers
Walsh Organizes New Commission for Industrial Relations
New York, November. Frank P. Walsh, ex-chairman of the Federal Industrial Relations Commission, convened eleven reform activists to form the Commission on Industrial Relations. Members include John B. Lennon James O Connell and Austin B Garrettson labor leaders Amos St E Pinchot Frederic Haws Bishop G Williams Dante Barton John P. White John Witupatrick Helen Marot Agnes Nestor Basil M Manty George P. West and other former federal commission figures. Headquarters will be in Washington to push an active campaign and promote recommendations from the federal body.
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New York
Frank P. Walsh
Federal Industrial Relations Commission
Wan
Federal Commission
Congress
Mr. Walsh
John B. Lennon
James O'Connell
Austin B. Garrettson
Amos St E. Pinchot
Frederic Haws
Bishop G. Willams
Epie Royal
Detroit
Dante Barton
Kansas City
Twan
John P. White
United Mine Workers
John Witupatrick
Chicago Federation of Labor
Helen Marot
Women's True Union League of New York
Agnes Nestor
Women's ‘Trade Union League of Chicago
Basil M. Manty
George P. West
Savs
Washington
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Honoraged couple celebrate fiftieth wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs H W Toepperwein of Leon Springs mark their golden anniversary with a large barbecue and serenade. More than 120 guests attended as speeches by local figures and a 15 member Saltarito band from Converse provided music. A worn marriage license from years ago was shown to the crowd.
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H. W. Toeppewein
Leon Springs
Toepperwein
Albert ¥ Huth
San Antonio
M. Lahore
J. H. Covington
Charles Seidenachner
Converse
A. None
Boerne
Movie Theater Seals Theatir Opens for Soldiers and Civilian Viewers
Reservist Gar manager and staff run a 1807 capacity Seals Theater open daily from early afternoon for civilians and after 4 30 pm for soldiers. Operated by a corporal and five soldiers with regimental bands providing music. Proceeds during two months total about 1100 dollars, benefiting widows and orphans funds.
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Bsnais
Pers Foramen
Amali
Iadorphins
Fuude
Corn Stalks Stop Phone Interference in Leavenworth
In Leavenworth Kansas corn stalks have fallen near the telephone line south of a property belonging to Mr. Monroy, causing a short circuit with lines swaying on low poles. Linemen report removing two rows of corn on each side to clear the wire and restore service. Removal notice lists the shirtmaker Johnsen relocation to Navarro Street and mentions local listings for Dr. Kennerly, Swearingen, Mensten, and others.
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Wirane
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Liggett & Myers Tobacco CO
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Panama
Germinn
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Hamburg
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Jim Gash
Gar Caps
Gar
Leavenworth
Leavenworth County
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Jonnsen
Navarro St
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Kennerly
Dennst
Swearingen
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