Campaign Lies and a Lifelong Voter’s Refusals
A letter recounts Samuel Gompers defending his voting record since 1872 and detailing numerous public appointments and nominations he declined from presidents and parties. He says attacks mischaracterized him as unvoting while listing offers from McKinley and other officials, all of which he refused, asserting he remained a citizen and voter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federationist
A F.of L
Samuel Gompers
United States
Ile
Littefield
Marge
Urat
Urat Joti Utary
Bureau of
Ber Statistics of
New York
Ely
New
Bate
Bela GorGimount
West
Thad
Hill
Board of Mediation, Nation and Arbitration
McKinley
Astrial Commission
Littlebell
Sermon in Slang Reflects Election Day Ups and Downs
A satirical piece describes the election day crowd with mixed moods and motives. It notes some winners by narrow margins and others disappointed, while Pharisees and Publicans appear among those listed in directories. It contrasts predictions with post election clamor and hints at manipulation and public discourse typical of the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buneh
Arm Strike Breakers and Revolver Threats at Penton
An account alleges Penton Publishing Company in Cleveland hired strikebreakers who carried revolvers and were told to shoot any striking printers. Claims include injunctions issued to end the strike and workers instructed to shoot on contact, with management backing the actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
da A. Penton
Penton Publishing Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Penton
We Five
Earl Sinceat le Miclition
Mr. Menton
World
Unie
Clcnbers
The Vast Modern Condition and Its Public Hope
A critical reflection on modern industry argues that despite flaws and rising costs, progress remains, with many people enjoying improved living standards and a hopeful outlook. The piece urges restraint, clear facts, and a shift from cliché complaints to addressing true barriers to better living for the masses.
Workingmen's Donts and Leadership Roles
A fragmented exhortation urges workers to lead rather than follow, stressing dignity, steady work, and moral obligation. It notes modernization and organization raise wages and shorten days, and warns against blind loyalty to employers while calling for self improvement and critical view of social institutions.
Unclear Labor Leader Allegedly Unearths Secret Pact
A disputed report claims Labor Governor James yegitis, leader of Hhode Tshaud, secretly struck a deal with political allies. The text alleges the press underreports the extent of the agreement and its global implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Yegitis
le Governe
Hhode Tshaud
Tie Ter
Lada
Dlutocratic
Wiliow Shop Card Replayed in Local Barber Shop
A local wiliow shop card found its way into the barber shop patrons’ hands, appearing as a reused distant memory of the card’s past. Barbers note the odd coincidence as customers discuss the provenance and the card’s journey through town.
Defeated his Boss Mathew Go Gren and the encloser
A fragmented report cites stonemason Mathew Go Gren defeating his boss, Professor Papin of the Cointia University, amid mentions of wine stele gunite and state legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathew Go Gren
Fealal
Prof
Papin
Cointia University
State
Legrislature
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