Pinkerton Spy Allegations Link to Steunenberg Case
In a fragmented report the text references a Pinkerton spy in the Steunenberg murder investigation. It mentions Groesback, Hoaspeceh in Laramie, and Samuel Gompers commenting on trial conduct across state lines. The piece ties violence against defendants to labor unions and accuses the Owner's Association of instigating troubles.
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Groesback
Supreme Court
Hoaspeceh
Laramie
Harry Moore
Thurry
Setsassin
Goystennenburg
Tdaho
Pinkerton
Steunenberg
Dudge
Federation
Aland
Cleveland Citizen
Prestite
Unclear tale of a volatile, notorious figure in crime lore
A fragmented reminiscence describes a volatile man named Oren or Horsely, accused of vast crimes and linked to murder, theft, and seduction. The account weaves irruptions of violence with hints of religious conversion and a life revolving around sensational escapades and shifting loyalties.
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McPartand
Tribute to Gompers in Southern Welcome
A tribute essay lauds Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, for his visit to Avanta Georgia. The piece portrays him as a noble, devoted defender of labor, a beacon to workers, and a benediction whose life inspires generations.
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Athinta
Georgia
Southland
Iowa
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Avanta
Mas. O
South
In Athana
Atlanta
van Federation of Labor
American Labor
Post Crumb Fame Stock Sale Sparks Affidavit Whirl
A fragmented report notes Post, famed for bred crumb, linked to Dig Co of Battle Creek Michigan, faced labor and printing issues. The business weakened, stock bought by other holders, and a sworn affidavit suggests ongoing company actions amid troubled finances.
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Post
Bred Crumb
Dig Co
Battle Cr Mich
Eight Hour Law Violation Trial in West Virginia
A jury in session at Wheeling heard an indictment against National Mosaic firm members including Frederico, alleging nine to ten hour workdays at the Fe Lo building project. This marks the first case under the eight hour act in West Virginia. The report notes a Pinkerton labor dispute feature elsewhere in the issue.
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Neersburg
Dy i
National Mosaic
Washington
Leight Koury
Frederico
Fe Lo
Wheeling
West Virginia
Great Protest Demonstration Against Court Ruling in Indianapolis
A large packed protest paraded to Tomlinson Hall in downtown Indianapolis, denouncing a Federal Court decision that ordered a strikebreakers’ home and costs paid by machinists in the Pope Motor Car Co dispute. Organized Tabor members joined the march, aimed at funds impounded from Louis Poehler and others, while the injunction targeted the Machinists Union and individual strikers for property losses.
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Bookwaller
Dudee
A. B. Anderson
Federal Court of Indianapolis
Ind
Tabor
Tomlinson Hall
Pope Motor Car Co
Machinists’ Union
Louis W Poehler
Machinists
Louis W. Poehler
Feltz
Strikin
Poehler
Joseph
Open Shop Battle Grips Wheeling Carpenters
Carpenters in Wheeling push to end union power as open shop advocates press. Despite mayoral mediation, employers refuse conference while carpenters, electricians, and plumbers strike or face lockouts. Only a small fraction of workers remain on strike as more employers begin to waver and seek talks.
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Wheeling
Carpenters’ Union
Torna
Schmidt
Women veto New York city teachers equal pay bill
Hughes sent to the Senate a message vetoing the New York City teachers equal pay bill saying equal pay for men and women for equal work is a general proposition and should not be adopted by the state unless applied generally.
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Hughes
Senate
New York City
Stte
Great activity among miners in multiple towns
Dozens of miners gathered Sunday to hear National View President P. J. Lewis and State Secretary Morris speak at a large meeting in Tomsburg, praised for organization gains and better working conditions. Rallies followed in Waccomah and Winifrede with broad support for union growth, reinstatements, and ongoing organizing of the Paint Creek district. Local officers praised, and the Pinkerton book promotion urged readers to subscribe to The Argus.
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Tomsburg
National View
P. J. Lewis
Morris
Lewis
Waccomah
Winitrede
Quinnen
National Mycentive Board
Ben Davis
S. Mastings
Loew
Gamoes
Messrs
Davis
Hastings
Lewis de
Craige
Raymond City
Manilla
Harmon's Creek
Putney
Campbells Creek
Rhode Island House Passes Anti-Union Employment Bill
A Rhode Island house bill imposes a fine of 350 to 309 or imprisonment of three to six months, or both, on any employer or corporation that blocks workers from joining labor unions as a condition of new or continued employment.
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House of Representatives
Rhode Island
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Orchard
Ic Portland
Minener’s Association and
Supreme Judge
Gompers
Tlaywood
Warry Orchard
Battle Creek
Hard
Pinkerton Labor Sput
Indianapolis
sHulge Ninderson
Organized Labor Tabor
Vanetta
Ds Menaber Travis
Obege
Gans
Bousfield
Shrewsbury
Cairns
Hernshaw
Everthing
Pinkertons
United Mine Workers of America
Paint Creek
Luke P. Lanham
Banner
Standard
Nuckolls
Ashcamp
the Argus
St. Clair
Gen Davis
Fac
Chas. Kerallmin
Taedin
Lis Nity
Charley
Todianpolis
Avery
West
Monarch
Hugheston
Argus
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