Roosevelt blasts heartless wealth in bold address to Congress
President Roosevelt issues a forceful message to Congress urging stronger labor protections, a federal employers liability act, and limits on injunctions. He condemns wealthy interests and calls for universal government compensation for federal workers, while warning against unchecked corporate power and urging moral reform in business and politics.
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Roosevelt
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House of Representatives
Supreme Court
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Department of Justice
Department of Commerce and Labor
United States
Panama Canal Commission
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Atlantic
Pacific
Standard Oil Trust
Bureau of Corporations
Gaynor and Greene
Chicago
New York
San Francisco
Supreme Court Rules Labor Orgs Liable For Interstate Boycott Damages
Washington on February 3. The Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling holding labor organizations liable for damages from boycotts against manufacturers involved in interstate commerce. The decision marks a major setback for organized labor and reshapes legal risk for collective action across state lines.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Murder at Italian Christening Sparks Inquest
A murder occurred Sunday afternoon during an Italian christening at Shack 105, Bradley Mines, United States Coal Co. Coroner Campbell is conducting an inquest. no names are known as Italians refuse to talk. Sheriff Vorkes and Prosecuting Attorney Alban could not obtain details, and the suspect reportedly fled.
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Shack No. 105
Bradley Mines
United States Coal Co
Campbell
Bradley
Vorkes
Alban
Died While Celebrating His 95th Birthday
Pittsburg February 3 Judge Thas Mellon founder of Mellon National Bank and large stockholder in W C Frick Coal died suddenly while celebrating his ninety fifth birthday. Known as the Grand Old Man of Pittsburg his 92 year old wife also shares the same birthday and was prostrated. He passed away after a day of healthy humor surrounded by his children.
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Melon
Groundhog Sees Shadow As Blizzard Returns
Brer Groundhog reportedly observed his shadow yesterday amid a fierce blizzard. A heavy storm began Saturday afternoon and lingered through Sunday morning, with 50 mph winds and near zero temperatures, delaying outdoor work. By morning the temperature rose to 18 F above zero, signaling a brief moderation.
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Bret
Neople
Mine Workers Elect New Leader in AFL Election
Official report from Indianapolis dated February 3 states Thomas L. Lewis of Ohio was elected President of the United Mine Workers of America to succeed John Mitchell. Lewis will take office April 1. John P. White of Iowa is vice president and W. D. Ryan of Illinois as Secretary and Treasurer, with Lewis Mitchell Wilson D. Ryan John Walker G W Savage and J T Dempsey named as delegates to the AFL. Alexander Howat of Kansas and D H Sullivan of Ohio win delegates to the International Mining Congress to meet next in Berlin.
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Ind
Thos. L. Lewis
Ohio
United Mine Workers of America
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John P. White
Iowa
W. D. Ryan
Illinois
John Mitchell Lewis
Wilson
Ilinois
John Walker
G. W. Savage
Malachy Griffin Dies After Bridge Fall Near Wellsburg
Malachy Griffin, a structural iron worker, died at North Wheeling hospital at 7 30 after being injured Friday morning when he fell eighteen feet from a bridge into the creek. The spinal cord was severed and no recovery was expected. His sister Bertha Griffin of McKee’s Rocks visited him briefly before returning home. Griffin was born in Pennsylvania.
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Malachy Griffin
Wellsburg
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Griffin
Miss Bertha Griffin
McKee’s Rocks
Pennsylvania
New Word, Old Disease Trends in Repetition Talk
A new term stereotyky marks a long standing issue of repetitive speech. The coinage describes chronic reiteration as a communicative disease, highlighting how a person repeats the same phrases. Although new, the phenomenon is ancient in speech.
The Market Man Talks Sealshipt Oysters
The Market Man extols Sealshipt oysters as both economical and luxurious. He claims solid meats offer full value for all customers from rich to poor, praising the enamel sealed case that keeps oysters from ice or water. He notes a crowded counter as proof of popularity.
Keane's The Big Store on 3rd Street
Keane's The Big Store located at 122 924 S on 3rd Street operates as a local retailer offering a broad range of goods. Shoppers may explore daily essentials, household items, and seasonal merchandise in a compact downtown storefront setting.
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the Big Store
3Rd St
Life. Think of living and living with purpose
A compact reflec tion on life urging steady, purposeful work aligned with divine example. The speaker echoes Carlyle to stress that life is real and owned, urging diligent effort without haste yet with unceasing effort.
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Thomas Carlyle
Republican Senatorial District Convention Call 1908
The Republican Senatorial Committee of Belmont Harrison Columbiana and Jefferson counties calls for a district convention in Steubenville on March 6 1908 at 12 30 p m Central Standard. Delegates by county totals: Belmont 11 Harrison 4 Columbiana 14 Jefferson 8. Nominations close February 1 1908. Separate ballots and expense assessments apply.
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Harrison
Columbiana
Jefferson Counties
Steubenville
Ohio
Belmont County
Harrison County
Columbiana County
Jefferson County
Rupert R. Beetham
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