Sedalia Labor Federation backs musicians union boycott
The Sedalia Federation of Labor issued a public statement backing Musicians' Union No. 22 in its dispute with the Sedalia Street Railway over using union music at Forest Park. The piece details union goals, initiation fees, deserters, and the federation's view of the manager's stance, urging solidarity to press the boycott and support for labor.
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Clerks’ Union
The
Federation For
Sedalia
Union No. 22
Sedalia Federation of Labor
Sedalia Street Railway Company
Forest Park
Said Street Railway Company
Organized Labor
Musicians’ Union
Federation
Musicians’ Union No. 22
A. F. of M
Board of Arbitration
Bers
American Federation of Musicians
Musicians’ Union of
St. Louis
Second Regiment
Musicians
Clinton
Street Railway Company
Street Railway
Immorality Curse in Hawaii Shapes Annexation Debate
Chicago Chronicle correspondent argues annexation of Hawaii will moralize the United States as island vice spreads. He describes stockades, slave labor, and per capita crime, noting 1,800 women in stockades before abolition and 14,500 on the islands, with Chinese Japanese and Hawaiians as major inmates.
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United States
Hawaiian Islands
Hawaii
Honolulu
Stockades
Cooper
Islands
New Constable Named for Green Ridge Township
James Taylor resigns as constable of Green Ridge township and the county court appoints James Vaughn to serve the remaining term.
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James Taylor
Green Ridge Township
James Vaughn
Dr Ford’s Headache Capsules Cure Headache Fast
Dr Ford’s headache capsules claim relief in about 20 minutes. Sold by W. E. Bard Drug Co for 19 cents.
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Ford
Price
W. E. Bard Drug CO
Dr. Ford's Headache Capsules Cure Any Headache
An ad announces Dr. Ford's Headache Capsules claim to cure any headache in 20 minutes and retail for 10 cents.
Great Battle Opens in Steel Strike Nationwide
Pittsburg Pa August 8 After weeks of skirmishing the general strike against United States Steel Corporation is on. President Shaffer issued the strike order Tuesday evening effective after the last mill shift on August 10. The call covers virtually all amalgamated men not already on strike and is mailed to all amalgamated officials expected to mobilize their workers.
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Pittsburg
Shaffer
United States Steel Corporation
Fudge
Mizpah Lodge Formed by Knights at Sweet Springs
James Wilkerson and J M Pelley formed a Mizpah lodge of the Select Knights and Ladies A O U W at Sweet Springs with twenty two members. Officers include M M Weekly past president W M Klingnerberg president C Wise vice president Mrs Ada French second vice president Miss Margaret Weekly recording treasurer Mrs Annie Houston recording clerk Mrs Ella Ratliff treasurer Miss Davie Ray conductor Arthur Godie inner guard Lon Skinner outer guard Dr Metzner examining physician.
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Sweet Springs
James Wilkerson
J. M. Pelley
Mizpah
M. M. Weekly
W.M. Klingnerberg
C. Wise
Ada French
Margaret Weekly
Annie Houston
Ella Ratliff
Davie Ray
Arthur Godie
Lon Skinner
Metzner
All the Hot Weather Drinks Limeade Popular at Dow Drug
The brief notes limeade as the best known hot weather drink praised for cooling invigoration and thirst quenching. Advertises Dow Drug Company at Second and Ohio Ohio as the source.
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Dow Drug Company
Second and
Ohio
Jefferson City Girl Heads to Pan American Expo on Her Own
A Jefferson City girl, who has been doing housework for her mother, travels to Buffalo to visit the Pan American exposition. She finances the trip herself, saving from a weekly two dollar allowance her mother provided.
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Jefferson City
Buffalo
Fancy garments laundered at Longans
A calf owned by Widow Davis toppled from a bluff north of town Thursday morning and is believed fatally injured after its perilous ascent. Reported by the Taney County Republican.
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Davis
Taney County
Dressed Too Gaily: Youth Tossed by Bull in Pasture
A Rich Hill youth wearing a red neck tie entered a pasture with a bull. He was tossed over a wire fence but escaped fatal injury, the article states.
Quigley Eyes Vernon Oil Prospects with Water Assets
J B Quigley of this city, invested in Vernon county ventures and now turns to oil fields near Nevada. He owns the Nevada waterworks and electric street railway and plans drilling with partners, believing asphalt oil above ground and deeper reserves promise strong revenue. The oil has fed local barns and wells for twenty five years, with Quigley using it on stacks and roofs.
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J. B. Quigley
Vernon County
Nevada
Nevada Electric Street Railway
Busi
Sentinel
Quigley
Supt. Luke Tops Corn Feast with Fourteen Acres Claim
Sedalia residents discuss Missouri Pacific Supt. J H Luke who boasted about eating fourteen acres of Saline county corn in Malta Bend. A Sentinel reporter quoted Luke saying he could have eaten the stalks and leaves too, illustrating his hearty appetite.
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J. H. Luke
Missouri Pacific
Saline County
Luke
Sentinel
Malta
Mrs Franklin hosts visit in Forest Park theater night
Mrs J D Franklin entertained a small party in honor of her sister Miss Happie Rambo who is visiting. A good attendance filled Forest Park summer theatre where the Lyons Stock company was performing.
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Forest Park Summer Theatre
Lyons Stock Company
Lane Land and Mining Secretary Resigns
W. H. Highleyman resigns from the role of secretary and treasurer at Lane Land and Mining company, effective immediately, ending his official duties with the firm.
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W. H. Highleyman
The
Lane Land and Mining Company
Right in It Fad Makes Cornfield Style In Hats
The millinery editor of Springfield Republicans notes faded flowers on women's hats are fashionable, linking current cornfields and potato patches to this seasonal style trend.
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Springfield Republicans
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