Olga to Be Empress Change Order Of Succession
Correspondence from the Indianapolis Journal reports that Tsar Nicholas II may alter Russia's succession laws to permit his eight year old daughter Olga to ascend the throne, potentially provoking strong opposition from male relatives and a palace faction. The article notes perceived liberal views on women's rights by the Czar and discusses the political risks of such a move amid family enmity and possible assassination plots.
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Indianapolis Journal
ST. Petersburg
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England
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Spain
Maria Theresa
Austria
Victoria
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Imperial Palace
Future Russian Empress Olga Faces Harsh Court Life
Sergius Volkhovsky profiles Grand Duchess Olga, heir to the Russian throne, detailing harsh upbringing, perpetual security, and the likely fate of a girl groomed for politics rather than happiness. The piece notes her 1903 context, training from 7 to 1, constant guards, and the grim odds of a loving future under Romanov rule.
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Sergius Volkhovsky
Curtis Brown
Mr Wu's Position With China Not Weakened
New York reports confirm Wu's official rank in China remains high and even rises. Close friends cite enhanced status and greater influence of three positions he now holds, reinforcing his ability to promote American commerce and interests. A trusted Chinese minister at home and abroad is seen as a strong ally for U.S. trade goals.
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New York
China
United States
Washington
The Pope and the Sultan a Humorous Lament
A humorous translated poem contrasts the Pope and the Sultan, noting the Pope’s celibacy and wine restrictions versus the Sultan’s many wives and indulgence. The narrator muses on preferring either popely abstinence or royal licentiousness, finally dreaming to swap roles by imagining both identities.
Walking Delegate: Labor's Handy Shield and Target
In labor fields a walking delegate or business agent guides workers, negotiates wage scales, and often fields strikes. He is praised for enforcing fair hours and pay, yet condemned by bosses and some workers. The piece outlines his powers, duties, and arc of influence within unions such as the United Garment Workers and related bodies.
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Frank Duffy
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
United States
Indianapolis
Edward J. Collins
International Association of Machinists
Collins
Tailors Seek Organizing Effort in Kahn Company
The tailoring branch of the United Garment Workers has operated in the city for some time and now aims to organize the local tailors and establish a union within the Kahn Tailoring Company, seeking formal recognition and support.
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United Garment Workers
Kahn Tailoring Company
Labor union efforts and Gompers visit in Indianapolis report
Unions push for organization at Kahn tailors and United Garment Workers vow to complete store organization within days. Gompers speaks at the convention, drawing applause as labor leaders discuss headquarters moves and a potential shift of executive chambers to Indianapolis.
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Kahn Tailors
Mr. Kahn
United Garment Workers
Plan for union of carpenters and AFL ties
A committee from the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters will confer to plan a merger with another body in line with resolutions adopted by the American Federation of Labor at its recent New Orleans convention. The Amalgamated Society of Carpenters is headquartered in Manchester as a foreign organization.
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Amalgamated Society of Carpenters
American Federation of Labor
New Orleans
Manchester
Barber union hosts welcome for international officers in city
A Wednesday night reception at the Machinists Hall honored international officers W. E. Klapetzky and Jacob Fischer, now in Indianapolis after a transfer of the international headquarters. Local union leaders delivered welcome addresses to the two executives amid labor life social events.
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Machinists
Union of Journeymen Barbers
W. E. Klapetzky
Jacob Fischer
Wvho
Innapolis
State convention of Electrical Workers held in Morrison's Hall
The annual State convention of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers convenes this afternoon in Morrison's Hall with about fifty local unions represented. Samuel French, city native and State president, will preside. Delegates elected at last Central Labor Union meeting include William Howard of the Cigar Makers Henry Feeman of the Match Makers Michael Butler of the Law Makers E Collins of the Machinists and Lam Fredericks of the Garment Workers. Labor day committee to reconvene for final Labor Day program planning. Grand marshal and aide met to finalize parade orders. Meeting set for 10 o'clock.
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Indianapolis
Merrit Long
International Brotherhood of Teamsters and Helpers
Noah Alber
Niagara
Middle West
United States
Canada
Alber
Waiagara
Teamsters
Iron Molders
United Garment Workers
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of of Labor
Central Labor Union
Gompers
Parry
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Morrison's Hall
Samuel French
Federation
Booth Bend
William Hward
Henry Feeman
Match Makers
Michael Butler
Law Makers
E. Collins
Machinists
Lam Fredericks
Garment Workers
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