Civilizing Factor in Trade Unions and Child Welfare
The piece argues that organized effort is key to successful reform and defends trade unions while noting abuses such as restrictive membership and high fees. It lauds unions for promoting equal pay, opposing child labor, and supporting education, citing examples from Minetola and a southern state union aiding schooling for future citizens.
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Glass Workers’ Association of
Minetola
New Jersey
Day of the Common Man on Labor Day
The essay contrasts the May Day celebrations in Europe with American Labor Day as a peaceful family observance. It notes Europe’s demonstrations and bloodshed, while America favors picnics, sports, and time off for workers and families. Children enjoy delayed school openings, and the day marks a break before renewed work and schooling. Saints, heroes, and kings have days. this is the day of the common man.
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Europe
America
Sinai
Kedesh-barne
Hobinson
Beersheba
Palestine
Labor Day as a symbol of toil and shared dignity
The article reflects on Labor Day as an emblem of the common bond among workers. It discusses how the day honors the universal toil of mind and body, the solidarity of labor, and America's ideal of dignifying all who labor, from the earliest to the latest day. It cites Mark Twain’s critique of mind toil and emphasizes creation and unity in labor.
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Martin
Mark
Twain
America
Indianapolis News
War on Saloons Renewed in Glenville Section
Cleveland August 27 Mayor Johnson granted saloon licenses for the northwestern Glenville area after a Beal law election had declared the district dry. The Anti-Saloon League opposed the petition, but Johnson ruled for the wets warning saloonkeepers that any new opening would lead to arrest and legal action.
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Cleveland
Johnson
Glenville
Two Men Fatally Burned In Mill Explosion
In Youngstown Ohio on Friday a molten metal explosion at the Hazelton mill of the Republic Iron and Steel Co injured three men. Andred Tope and a Hungarian named Andrew Vando were fatally burned. John Close was seriously hurt. The furnace break caused a mass of metal to contact water and explode, with fiery particles flying everywhere. furnace damage is valued at $3000.
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Youngstown
Hazelton
The
Republic Iron and Steel Co
Andred Tope
Andrew Vando
John Close
New Recruit Stabs Two Militiamen in Tent Attack
Aug 24 Toledo report says a new recruit in Company H, Second Regiment, Ohio National Guard, stabbed sleeping NCO Bradley of Bowling Green and another company member. Bradley wounded in stomach. second man stabbed in back and side. Both taken to post hospital and listed in dangerous condition.
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Toledo
O NG
Bradley
Bowling Green
Girl claims kidnaping ended at Cedar Point
Mabel Kirk 11 from Indianapolis was found asleep under Cedar Point board walk after spending several days at the resort. She told police a kidnaping plot by a woman, but a telegram from her father says she ran away from home after leaving Indianapolis with only a sandwich and an apple.
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Sandusky, O
Mabel Kirk
Indianapolis
Cedar Point
Spotted Fever Reported in Parkertown Child Illness
Spotted fever has broken out in Parkertown near Gorsuch after 13 deaths in Castalia last winter. Maurice Bragg, eight months old, shows indisputable symptoms and has been ill for several days with many people exposed.
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Parkertown
Sandusky
Castalia
Gorsuch
Maurice
H Bragg
Tornado Strikes Woodsfield and New Castle Damage Report
A tornado struck Woodsfield and New Castle causing widespread destruction. The Barte family home near Woodsfield was destroyed and a child was fatally carried away by the funnel. Rescue crews rush to assist as damage tally rises.
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Cincinnati
The
Times Star
Woodsfield
New Castle
Samuel Bartemus
Fatal Streetcar Crash at Morgan Crossing
A street car collided with an engine and three freight cars at the Morgan crossing of the Lake Erie Alliance and Wheeling railroad. The impact knocked the street car from the track and toppled a freight car. Six people were injured, one fatally.
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Alliance, O
Morgan Crossing
Lake Erie, Alliance & Wheeling
Bates Named Next President of Hiram College
Rev Minor Lee Bates, former Newark and Warren pastor and current pastor in New York City, is set to succeed President C. C Rowlinson at Hiram College, with Rowlinson resigning amid trustee friction over his administration.
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Bates
Rowlngson
Hiram
Minor Lee Bates
Hiram College Admit
C. C Rowlinson
Newark and
Warren Christian Churches
New York City
Murderous Assault in Flatwood Ends Fatally
Gallipolis Ohio August 24. Mrs Caroline Dietz age 57 was attacked by an unknown man at her Flatwood Meigs county home Friday. She fought back and was choked to death by her assailant.
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Gallipolis
Caroline Dietz
Flatwood
Meigs County
McKinleys to Rest in Bronze Caskets in Springfield
The memorial commission announced the late President and Mrs McKinley will lie in bronze caskets when finally laid to rest. New hermetically sealed bronze boxes will be identical, finished to a high standard, made by a local company after orders were received and work began.
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Springfield
McKinley
Memorial Commission
Fraud Evidence Found in Delaware County Warrants
State Examiners H R Brown and Orloff T Brown report 24 fraudulent warrants tied to bridge ditch and sheep funds totaling 2148 dollars. Writings attributed to ex Deputy Auditor Harley Simpson with no on file vouchers and widespread fictitious names. Officials accused of illegal fees salaries and deficits.
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Columbus
H. R. and
Orloff T. Brown
Delaware County
Harley Simpson
County Officials Face Illicit Expenditures In Adams County
A state accounting report cites reckless spending by Adams County officers between September 1, 1903 and April 1, 1907. Total illegal outlay equals 10372 dollars, with 2177 dollars already repaid into the county treasury.
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Columbus
State Bureau of Accounting
Adams
Big Four Adopts State Interchange Rules for Car Service
The Big Four railroad plans to apply Ohio and inter-state car service rules to all business classes, aligning with state and interstate commissions. Erie and Wabash remain noncompliant among large lines, while about 12 other roads oppose the commission but may follow the Big Four.
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Big Four
Columbus
Ohio Railroad Commission
Erie
Wabash
Million Fire Loss at Cincinnati Fires Destroy Block
A blaze in Cincinnati last night, starting at the Eagle White Lead Co. plant on 103 Broadway, caused about 1 million dollars in damage. The fire swept the block bounded by Hunt Broadway and East Court streets, destroying the B H Krenger grocery warehouse, Aetna Smelting Co, Morrison and Snodgrass Planing Co and F Roberts Lumber Co while firefighters saved several adjacent buildings.
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Cincinnati
Hunt and Broadway Streets
East Court Street
Eagle White Lead Co
Broadway
B H Krenger
Aetna Smelting Co
Morrison & Snodgrass Planing Co
F. Roberts Lumber Co
Murder Probe After Body Found in Auglaize River
Ottawa authorities investigate the death of John Provant found in the Auglaize river with stones tied by wires. A pool of blood appeared on the riverbank though the body was decomposed. A missing local youth and a recent horse and buggy theft from Continental are also noted.
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Ottawa
John Provant
Auglaize
Continental
Man’s Laughing Snack Led to Fatal Lung Injury
Edward Belsenhut aged 23 of Botkins Ohio died Wednesday after a hickory nut shell fragment lodged in his lung. The object caused inflammation and consumption, and a recent runaway crash precipitated a fatal hemorrhage.
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Wapakoneta
Edward Belsenhut
Botkins
Here
Griffiths Seeks House Postmaster Seat After McElroy Death
Delaware August 27 J D Griffiths of this city announced his candidacy for the postmastership of the house to succeed Capt. McElroy who dropped dead. Griffiths has eight years at the national post office and two years as assistant postmaster.
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Griffiths
McElroy
Delaware
J D Griffiths
National House of Representatives
Washington
House
Capt. McElroy
Victory for Catholics in Cleveland school grounds ruling
City Solicitor Baker gave Councilman Hirstius an opinion barring school authorities from operating and equipping city playgrounds funded by the sinking fund. The decision marks a victory for the Catholic Federation.
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Cleveland
Baker
Hirstius
Catholic Federation
Chloroform Sample Analyzed After Fatalities in Canton
State Food Commissioner Dunlap received a Canton sample of chloroform believed to be impure and linked to two deaths from anesthesia. Investigation aims to determine impurities and responsibility.
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Columbus
Dunlap
Canton
New theory emerges in Speer poison case
Lima August 24 authorities say the prosecutor's office is developing a new theory in the Speer poison case provoking renewed interest. The statement confirms ongoing state investigation and shifting angles in the high profile case.
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Lima
Journey to Kadesh Barnea and the Canaanic Crossing
A religious reflection on Israel’s 11 day trek from Sinai to Kadesh Barnea, the fear of entering Canaan, and Moses’ commissioning of twelve spies. It contrasts the minority Caleb and Joshua with the majority’s lack of faith, urging trust in God despite obstacles. F B Meyer commentary.
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Israel
Sinai
Kadesh-barnea
Kadesh-barnaa
Ain Qadees
Beersheba
Palestine
Kadesh
Judah
Moses
Jehovah
Egypt
Abraham
Chedorlaomer
Canaan
Negeb
Caleb
Joshua
God
F. B. Meyer
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