Mitchell greets Indianapolis as UMWA opens convention
President Mitchell arrives in Indianapolis for the fourteenth United Mine Workers of America convention. Delegates from Ohio Tennessee western states and Pittsburg attend as crowds welcome him at the depot and hotel. He speaks on labor duty and rejects strikes though noting union aims.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
Owlock
United States
Mitchell
Pittsburg
Pat Dolan
Uriah Bellingham
Smythracite
Ohio
President Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Mr. Mitchell
Frank Warne
University of Pennsylvania
Harry S. Ieflington
Boot and Shoe Makers’ Union
John Feltman
Levering
Columbia National Bank
John L. Feltman
Central Labor Union
Organizations of
Labor
Right to Strike Defended Against Organized Capital
A historical editorial argues workers must never surrender the right to strike and should protect themselves against organized capital, urging unity across unions and labor movements to safeguard collective bargaining and employment rights.
German cruiser shells Fort La Vigia at Puerto Cabello
The German cruiser Vincta fired a shell at Fort La Vigia above Puerto Cabello at sunset Thursday night, reportedly due to unauthorized personnel seen in the fort. Venezuelan authorities deny the claim, while Commodore Scheder acknowledges the shelling and cites reports of soldiers being present.
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Puerto Cabello
Vincta
la Vigia
Scheder
Fort la Vigia
Abram Hewitt Dies In New York At 80
Former New York mayor and longtime congressman Abram S. Hewitt died at his home in New York at 6 am in his 81st year after a recent illness. Surrounded by family including his wife and all six children, Hewitt had battled obstructive jaundice since January 8. Funeral services will be held at Calvary Church with Bishop Potter presiding.
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New York
Abram S&s. Hewitt
Congress
Hewitt
A Guide to Social Climbing Through Quick Trends
A columnist notes that popularity hinges on timing and skill. A girl learned bridge when it emerged and joined elite circles, while another rose to fame in London by singing debut songs. Scan fads carefully and join early to advance socially.
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Mrs. Tiptop
London
Senator James K Flood Overtaken by Mounted Indian
During a car trip Senator James K Flood of Hart Michigan encounters a mounted Indian whose horse seems spooked by the machine. The Indian responds that he is not afraid but angry, thinking Flood intends to take his job.
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James K. Flood
Hart, Mich
Joe
Struggle for Life Ends in Recovery with Dodd's Kidney Pills
Maggie E. Decker of Eagle River Missouri 49 suffered kidney trouble rheumatism and stomach pain for years. After wasting money on medicines she bought six boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills and reports cure including better appetite sleep and strength saying they saved her life and cured her troubles.
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Eagle River
Maggie E. Decker
Dodd
Back Pain Linked to Kidney Disorder Ad
An 1899 advertisement touts Dean’s Kidney Pills as a cure for backache and kidney disease. It presents a testimonial from Joseph Calmes of Fostoria Ohio, claims relief from severe back pain and nocturnal distress, and offers a free trial and 50 cent price, with Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo New York as distributor.
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Bright
Joseph Calmes
Harter Mills
Fostoria
Dean
Mr. Calmes
United States
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Wabash City Office Ticket Rates Advertised
Public notice advertises return rates to New Orleans Havana and other cities with special fares. Details available at Wabash city office 1601 Fornam St and Omaha General Agent Narry E Moores. Also includes motivational quotes and Red Cross Ball Blue household product plug.
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Mobile
New Orleans
Havana
Uuba
Jongiwite
Etop-Vyers
Wabash City
Fornam St
Narry E
Moores
Gen
Debate Over True Greatness Leaves No Clear Consensus
The remark notes that there is no universal standard of greatness, complicating judgments about who qualifies as truly great. It reflects on subjectivity in evaluating achievement and lasting impact.
Indictments Seen Against Chicago Coal Dealers
Grand jury in Chicago prepares a report on the coal famine with an expected thirty nine true bills. Charges allege conspiracy to fix prices and blacklisting by operators and retailers including the Retail Dealers' Association of Illinois and Wisconsin. Stenographers worked hours drafting indictments to be submitted upon convening. Some bills may be withdrawn on a vote before the report.
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Chicago
Ill
Retail Dealers’ Association
Illinois
Wisconsin
No More Ticket Scalping in Chicago
Illinois joins New York and Pennsylvania in stern action against ticket scalping and forgeries. Three men were sentenced in Chicago after a fortnight trial, one pleading guilty to a second indictment. The crackdown follows railroad effort to end the petty larceny that harms workers.
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Illinois
New York
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Brooklyn Standard Union
Annapolis Graduate Dies of Yellow Fever Aboard Gunboat
Panama report states Lieutenant Mitchell, Annapolis graduate and officer on a Colombian government gunboat, died Saturday night from yellow fever. Several Bogota officers departed for the United States about two weeks ago. Mitchell could not accompany them due to illness.
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Panama
Colombia
Mitchell
Annapolis
Bogota
United States
Michell
Steam Packet Uoupe Missing After Cork Gale
London reports the steam packet Uoupe from Cardiff to Cork missing since Friday. Wreckage washed ashore near Cork confirms the vessel foundered in the gale. The ship carried twenty crew members and several steerage passengers and was owned in Cork.
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London
Uoupe
Cardiff
Cork
Crown Prince Visits Czar in St Petersburg
ST PETERSBURG The German crown prince Frederick William has arrived for a visit to the czar.
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St. Petersburg
Frederick William
Czar
O R Gilbert Co Offers Taxidermy and Far Dressing Services
The O R Gilbert Company at 1424 South 18th Street Omaha NE advertises taxidermy and fur dressing, specializing in cow hides with ready to order overcoats and robes. It promotes the slogan Fine feathers make fine birds with a focus on craftsmanship.
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O. R. Gilbert Company
South 18Th
Onaha
Advertising jumble with various patent remedies
A collage of old time product pitches and slogans including Red Cross Mall Blue butter color June Tint, Lexstire Quinine Tablets, Dr Kline nerve rest, Winslow’s soothing syrup, Defiance starch, and assorted quips about public judgment and a rattlesnake quote. The fragmentary item reads like an advertising roundup with prices and addresses.
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Abram Hewitt
Bash Krailroad Bell
Omaha, Nebr
Miss Sweetleeps
Mr. Pawker
Mamma
Steam Packet
Up Dolls Union
W. L. Douglas
V. le. Douglas
Pee
Heyl
Corona Colt
Hills
Douglas
Brockton
MAS
Airerma
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville, Ky
New York, N. Y
RED Cross Mall
Lexstire Brozio
Joan F Borge
Trinity Springs, Inc
Dr. Kline
H Koiix, Ltd
Arch Street
Philadelphia
Lydia E. Pinkham
Misa Menard
Lydia EF. Pinkham
Georgie Menard
New York City
Gamlaness
N.m.gheen
Atlanta
THE
Defiance Starch CO
Omaha, Neb
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