Growth of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners in Indianapolis
The article surveys the history and growth of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, noting its Chicago origin in 1881, elaborate objectives, funeral and disability benefits, and expansion from 4,042 members in 1881 to about 1,700 locals and rising membership across North America, with Indianapolis as a key hub and a focus on union strength and solidarity. It highlights leaders like Frank Duffy, the eight hour movement, and ongoing conventions, while detailing labor conditions and union activities in Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis
Organiza
United Mine Workers
United Brotherhood of Carpenters
America
Frank Duffy
United Brotherhood of Carpen and Joiners
Duffy
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Chicago
Brotherhood
Lievel
New England
Ucting
New Brunswick
Nova Sco
Middle States
Ontario
Quebec
Mississippi
Mann
British Columbia
Philadelphia
New York
Knights of Labor
of L
Carpenters
Germany
Pacific Coast
Hartford
St. Catherines
U. B
Buffalo
N. Y
Brotherhoed
Lot Fs
Halifax
Galveston
Indianaapolis
National Motor Company
E. C. Collins
Test
Collins
Syracuse
Franklin Manufacturing Company
Atlas
Harry Travis
International Union of Journeymen Barbers
Security Trust Building
East Market
Why trousers are turned up in summer according to a tailor
A Philadelphia Record anecdote explains the seasonal tailoring habit. In summer trousers are pressed with cuffs up to avoid catching on low shoes and to prevent damp weather from lengthening fabric. the upturned hem stops dirt contact and prevents dragging like a woman's train.
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Philadelphia
Fortune's Wheel: A Poem Excerpt by William Watson
A compact verse excerpt presents a speaker appealing to Fortune with a mix of longing and defiance. The speaker vows to seek wine love or fame yet remains wary of suffering, asking not to be broken on Fortune's wheel before receiving a single boon. The piece echoes classical themes of fate and endurance in a restrained, lyric register.
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William Watson
Old Springfield Rifle Conquered Frontier Wars and Outfitted Modern Armies
An archival Minneapolis Journal piece chronicles the Springfield rifle’s rise from Civil War and Indian Wars weapon to the modern firearm replacing the Krag Jorgensen. It praises reliability, notes earlier loading constraints and heat, and contrasts its curved trajectory with the flatter Krag Mauser's, while acknowledging newer Springfield generations.
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Minneapolis Journal
Minneapolis
Sam
National Guard
Unite States
Springfield
Mass
Washington
Great Britain
United States
Mexico
Scott
Chapultepec
Missouri
Pacific
Canada
Appomattox
Montana
Arizona
America
Geronimo
San Juan Hill
When Pius VIII Was Chosen in Rome
Baltimore Sun recounts the 1829 papal succession from Leo XII to Pius VIII. Leo XII’s will urged a simple monument and tablet. Reporters describe conclave rumors, guards, and crowd scenes, noting possible candidates and papabile figures amid smoke signals and shifting allegiances.
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Baltimore Sun
Leo XIII
Rome
Leo XII
Pius VIII
John Baptista
Joachimo Pecci
Ecclesiastical College
Pius VI
Capello
College of Cardinals
Bennett
Naro
Guerrieri
Rivarola
Vidoni
Castiglione
Giustinani
Espraidi Pacca
Cardinal de Gregorio
Monte Cavallo
de Gregorio
Secre
Pecca
Arbandai
Renae
Naples
Pope Elect Castiglione de la Cingoli as Rome’s New Bishop
The election of Cardinal Castiglione de la Cingoli as Pope, amid heavy rains and a tense wait, marks the return to Papal rule under a new leader after five years. Crowds cheered as the new Pope entered St. Peter’s, while observers noted his distinctive bearing and cautious public entry.
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Rome
Cardinal Castiglione de la Cingoli
Pius
St. Anegro
Vatican
Delia Somaglia
Gaelfil Sa
Gregorio
Chop Suey Sundae Attracts Curiosity In Kansas City
In the Kansas City Journal a white-clothed bartender reveals a novelty drink the chop suey sundae. The mix uses chocolate and dates to resemble chop suey in color, though not its ingredients, and is described as oddly pleasant in taste. Also noted are frosted coffee and mint sangaree as upcoming beverages, with tips on home prep and ginger ale garnishes.
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Kansas City Journal
Chinatown
Bobby's Wilderness Trial Ends with Law Return
Leonidas Hubbard Jr recounts Bobby's August trek from a Hudson edge wilderness to a frontier settlement. After graduates from law school, Bobby faces city starvation fears but chooses home town practice. He survives swamp, cross country, and a mountain, then finds work back in town.
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Leonidas Hubbard, Jr
Bobby
Hudson River
Daniel Boone
Kruse and Deventer Celebrate Warm Air Furnaces No 4274 East Washington
Kruse and Deventer promote celebrated warm air furnaces at their East Washington address, highlighting a model No. 4274 on display. May indicate local business event or product showcase attracting attention from residents and tradespeople.
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Kruse & Deventer
East
Washington
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Dion OF
Seswavantens
BSE
National Brotherhood
Kien
Ee Edmonston
Washington, D. C
John D. Allen
J. P. McGinley
Share F. Billingsley
D. C
William J. Shields
Boston
D. P. Rowland
Cincinnati
H. W. Kliver
Ill
Henry H
Local Labor News
Thomas B. Lewis
The
French Lick
Ind
Labor Temple Committee
Maryland Street
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Womans’ Auxiliary
Typographical Union No. 1
John H. Kennersman
Cooper Street
C. E. McKee
Niagara Falls
Richardson
Noah Alber
John Mitchell
Pittsburg
Kan
Mitchell
Wesley T. Jarvis
Barbers’ Union
Guy D. Laport
California
Union of
Barbers
Central Labor Union
Edward J. Barry
George Custer
Barry
John Koch
Brewery Workers
Claypool Building
Broad Ripple
Union of Iron Molders
Bay City
Mich
Custer
Brook Ellis
Gunnery
Ellis
Purdue
Molders’ IM
East Washington Street
Molders
Hansen
Typographical Union
Phil. Lendormi
W. A. McAdams
A. Marmarowsky
C. . Keeler
D. Richards
Coopers No
H. Reichwein
John Danner
Horseshoers
Robert Curr
H. Conklin
Allied Metal Mechanics
F. McDonald
Frank Jared
Frank Broden
John L. Feltman
George Frey
M. Long
James Kenney
Fred Schutte
D. L. Stoddard
H. S. Beissenherz
R. la Rue
Fprane Duffy
Bentermont of
Carperters and Others
Vanderbilt
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Grace Wilson
Cornelius
Vanderbilts
Newport
Alzed Gwe
Belgium
Austria
Harper's Ferry
South
Springfields
Whitneys
Remingtons
Henry
Snyder Marine
Enfield
England
United States Army
Bs. ZS
Louisville
Chop Suey Sundae
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