Unions Worldwide Reported Activity and Labor Developments
The article surveys global labor movements including Denmark unions at 89788 members, Los Angeles elevator workers forming a union, Chicago tunnel workers forming a union of 200, Louisville laborers seeking eight hours, and a Transvaal inquiry into industrial distress. It notes Des Moines unions collaborating with the Commercial Club, Sacramento union wage demands, Seamen's International Union opposition to Japanese immigration, and Arkansas federation follow-ups. It cites wage talks in St Paul painters and local bargaining in Pittsburgh and Britain’s union drives with wage scales, safety laws, and bank plans for Los Angeles labor groups. It closes with various labor-related items and miscellaneous notes on tuberculosis, copper output, and other statistics.
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Los Angeles
Chicago
Tunnel
Louisville
Des Moines
Trades and Labor Assembly
Sacramento
The
Seamen's International Union
Boston
United States
Arkansas State” Fédération
Labior
Hala
Fort Bath
Union League
Congress
St.Paul
Amur
Ceu
Brotherhood of Taincers
Dpitasburg
MNOT
Comia
Thaw Trial Begins in New York for Stanford White Slaying
The Thaw trial opened in New York before Justice Fitzgerald with crowds outside the Criminal Court. Harry Thaw faces execution by electric chair for killing architect Stanford White on Madison Square Garden roof, amid a high profile defense centered on emotional insanity.
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New York
Piwery
Kendall Thaw
Stanford White
Fitzgerald
Pittsburg
Leing
Ows
Criminal Court
Molineaux
Patrick
Pares
London
Berlin
Cable Aid Telegraph
Bridge of Sighs
Thaw
Stanford ‘White
Madison Square Garden
White
Evelyn
Nesbit Thaw
Yousg Pittsburg
Electric Chinir
Wien
Fitegerald
Harry
New Yock
Heste World
Bohemia
Aity
Harry Thaw
Ira
William Thaw
Iarry Thaw
Frelyn Nesbit Thaw
Yarmouth
New York Transit Chief Resigns for Private Post
Theodore 2 resigns as chairman of the Isthmian commission to become president of the Tuterborough Metropolitan Company of New York. Shouts indicates leadership shift with headquarters moved from Washington to the Isthmus as plans show high salary chairs to fill the canal project role. Johan F. Stevens remains the engineer in charge of canal construction.
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Becime
New York
Tuterboraugets
Theodore 2
Shouts
Isthmian Earl Commission
Tuterborough Metropolitan Company
Vicg Jhowist
Helmoni
Shonets
Shgaug
Headwarterss
Washington
State Legislatures Debate Dispensary Taxes and Reforms
Gov Ansel of South Carolina urged abolition of the state dispensary and ending bucket shops in his address. Gov Chamberlain urged creation of a state railway commission. Five bills and a primary-law proposal circulated in Des Moines and Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansel
South Caarolins
George Ts. Chamberlain
Oregon
Des Moines
Phrce Ils
Missouri
Teffersdon City
Britain apologizes after Jamaica incident with American forces
Britain issued a formal apology to the United States over Sir Alexander Swettenham's demand that Rear Admiral Davis withdraw U S marines and warships from Kingston Jamaica. London recalls the ambassador to Jamaica and vows to prevent further diplomatic friction while noting Jamaica's sympathy with American influence in the Caribbean region. The episode drew Jamaican outrage and calls for Swettenham's recall as the affair highlighted tensions over Panama Canal plans and American presence.
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Lincoln
Neb
Wisconsin Assembly
Joseph Wi. Paley
United States Senate
Texas
Bailey
Ker
United States
Great Britain
Alexander Swettenham
Jntdlea
Davis
Kingston
Roor
London
Jamaica
Admiral Davis
Swettenham
Wuraler
Panaii Canal
Swettensham
Caribbean
Cuba
Panama Canal
Lome
India
Jamaics
James Ailesander Swettenhach
Siresis
Citimens
Daivis
Island
Kingston Earthquake Devastates City and Surrounding Area
A massive earthquake wrecked Kingston and a ten mile radius, killing over 1,000 to 1,200 people and injuring thousands. Fire consumed the business district as warehouses and banks burned. ships in the harbor were converted to hospitals while debris filled trenches and streets.
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Kingston
Windle
Kineston
Wineston
Treasury
Narbar Street
Government House
Ute Colonial Bank
Nova Scotia Bank
Paris
Port Royal
Kingston Harbor
Bankaml
Tle Ateaimer Port Wingston
City Devastation and Famine Threat Loom After Winiston Disaster
The city of Winiston lies in ruins with countless deaths and massive property losses estimated at 235 billion. Troops guard blocked zones amid famine threats as debris removal continues and food supply options shrink for the homeless population.
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Winiston
Tremelten
San Francises Sul Valparaiso
Kingston
Kingston Earthquake and Fire Ravage Town
Reports describe Kingston struck by an earthquake and fire with widespread destruction. The harbor and coast are altered by subsidence and tidal waves, deaths and injuries rise, and military orders crowd the ruined streets as relief efforts begin.
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Anotta Bay
Richmond
Bortor
Tighe
Kingston
By Colonial
Np Mei
Suniairily
Port Au Vrince
Fisiti
Barba
Port Toye
Havana Rez
Jagisia
Satel
Washington
Metcalf
Jacaica
Sucar
United States
History of American Morals and Emotionalism in Reform Movements
Professor Franklin H. Giddings analyzes The History of American Morals arguing that American emotionalism arises from a mix of primitive passions and virtues. He traces outbreaks from witchcraft to the great religious revival led by Edwards and Whitefield and notes regional revival intensities and social consequences.
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Franklin H. Giddings
Columbia
The
Times Magazine
United States
Renault
Jonnathan Edwards
George Whitfield
Kreniuckr
Besun
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Angeles
Sompia
Romuing
Manchester
Salford
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Ace
Britain
Aberdeen
Reichstag
Miners’ Federation of Great Bricin
United National Calhevies
Wallstown
Te Viecies
Teath
American Federation of ‘Labor
Almalza
Austria-n Tiangary
Dawson
Alaska
Russia
Germany
Belgium
Netherlands
French Guiana
Notehiss
Isthons
Tate
Shonis
Crouse
Shoats
Taft
Shots
Panama
Secretary of War
Kansas State Penitentiary
Fie
Traskell
Prraleen
Lord MG
Civil Service Commission
Little Rock
Ark
Senate
Rous
Stanforn White
Velt
Mezro Battalion
Brownsville
Evelyn Nesbitt Thaw
Admiral Daria
Bray
Harry 5. Thaw
TL M. Delmas
Jerome
Mr. Delmas
Countess of
Baghind
Bryelyn Nesbit
Dutendaint
Mindison Square Garden
San Francises
James Fergusson
Vresinea
Schatoia
Schurnbuit
Ehnarge
Celfere
Cambridge
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