Union Mass Meeting Plans to Expand Labor Unions
Carles F Colley head of the American Federation of Labor and Amalgamated Wood Workers International predicts 3000 to 4000 more workers will come to Topeka in two weeks if plans proceed. A mass meeting is set Sunday at 2 30 at Kansas avenue to form the union, with charter members already listed. Separate meetings for stationary engineers and car and coat painters are scheduled to complete union organization, as Colley pursues organizing drives among retail grocers clerks and other trades. The city’s labor efforts aim to unite diverse trades under current leadership with a tentative date for further meetings to be announced next week.
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Carles F. Colley
Guidzer
American Federator of Labor
Wowl
Triton
State House
Stationary Engineers Union
Métropolian Hall
Celliey
U Uion
Two boys capture a reform school escapee in Topeka
Merle Morthland and Frank Osborn, both two year old, nabbed a 12 year old lad who had escaped the reform school near Shores. They enticed him into a farm wagon and delivered him to the institution, earning a five dollar reward. The Palmer boy recently admitted to the school had not yet been noticed as a runaway.
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Merle Morthland
Frank Osborn
North Topeka
State of Kansas
Reform School
Storthland
Osborn
Shores
Palvisr
Industrial Institute
Sohoo
Palmer
California Governor Arrested in Libel Case
California Governor Feary T. Gage was arrested by Detective Gibson of San Francisco on criminal libel charges based on a warrant from the San Francisco Call's writer. He was released on a writ of habeas corpus from Judge Shuw.
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California
Los Angeles
Cal
Feary T. Gage
Gibson
San Francico
San Francisco
War on Soiled Money in Cleveland Fights Disease Link
In Cleveland on August 14 Irlewith Omcer Friederich has launched a campaign against circulating dirty money, arguing that its use contributes to the spread of smallpox and other contagious diseases. Banks have joined the effort to curb dirty notes.
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Cleveland
Irlewith
Friederich
CERO-FRATO FOOD CO present a cereal claim
An early 20th century pitch for CERO-FRATO cereal, touting a wheat and fruit blend described as nutritious, easily digested and suitable for all meals. The ad claims balanced nutrition for workers and children, with ready to eat servings and universal appeal. Produced by CERO-FROTO FOOD Co Ltd of Battle Creek Michigan.
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Jeeteath
Rumiante
Iyaicana
Srp
Heal Sbocapienter
Ero-Froto Food Co, Ltd
Batile Creek
Mich
Paper agency replaces old currency with new bills
Several stores have begun giving new money in change and citizens note the worst appearing of the paper money in circulation is being replaced by the new bills.
Symptoms of a Strike Paralyzes Chicago Street Cars
South side street car men prepared for a potential strike if no amicable settlement with the company by week’s end. The union’s executive board was to present grievances with evidence to the Chicago Federation of Labor at a joint conference Saturday. Similar actions were slated for North and West side lines at tonight’s meeting. A conference between a union street car men committee and Union Traction company directors this afternoon could determine whether lines under its jurisdiction will strike, with demands for a definite company agreement and higher wages.
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Chicago
South Side
Chicago Féderation of Labor
Union Traction Company
Deceived by Soldiers in French Catholic School Closures
Brest August 14 Soldiers and gendarmes moved to close Catholic schools at Plougonvelin and Ploumoguer Finisterre despite local protests. Peasants gathered in nearby towns and guards remained on duty until dawn. At Ploudaniel an improvised barricade was reinforced with barbed wire and stakes to deter patrols and a moat was dug in front of the school door.
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Brest
France
Plougonvelin
Ploumoguer
Finisterre
St. Meen
Polgeet
Ploudaniel
Aimters
Rifle Match Postponed for Palma Trophy in Ottawa
The Palma trophy International rifle match set for Ottawa with teams from England Canada and the United States has been postponed to September 13 at the English team’s request. The U S selection trials, originally August 16 and 18, are likewise deferred. A committee of the National Rifle Association will select the American team based on scores from the matches and separate competition.
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New York
Ottawa
Canada
England
U. S
National Rise Association
Telegraphed briefs from San Francisco and beyond
Aug 14 brief items report John M Thurston sailing for Honolulu to handle legal work for sugar plantations. The Boston cruiser recommissioned at Mare Island with updated pivot mounts and wireless gear. The Kron Pring Wilhelm carries Duke and Duchess of Marlborough and Mr and Mrs O H Belmont from Southampton to New York. American glass makers seek price talks with Belgian firms. The transport Crook Mus arrived from Manila with troops. The Mackays file John W Mackay will for probate and executors sought. Philadelphia mint property sale completed for 2 million dollars with staged payments. Evelyn Baxterwan mulls autumn departure on Polar expedition.
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San Francisco
United States
John M. Thurston
Nebraska
Honolulu
Examiner
Vallejo
Cal
Boston
Mare Island Navy Yards
London
Lloydstrainee Kron Pring Wilhelm
Southampton
New York
Duke and Duchess of Marlborough
O. H. Belmont
Consuela Vanderbilt
Brussels
Daily Chronicle
Crook Mus
Manila
Virginia
Nev
Aus
John W. Muckay
Clarence H. Mackay
John W. Mackay
District Court
Learn How To Feed Yourself Skillfally
A woman recalls a decade of stomach trouble and collapse before discovering Grape-Nuts. After cautious use, digestion improved, weight returned, and health restored. She credits the product for stabilizing stomach function and mental clarity.
Laberface meetings begin at Walnut Grove church
Rev Homer E Wark opens a series of Laberface meetings at Walnut Grove ME church Wednesday night with a stretched tent on the grounds. Local ministers and exhorters will assist as services are planned to continue for several weeks. A Topeka bachelor comments on children at parties, noting raucous endings and the desire for rest after 15 to 45 minutes.
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Homer KE. Wark
Walnut Grove ME
Wark
Mexican Central Line to US Survey Progress Report
Work on the Mexican Central short line to the United States is about to start. The Paredon to Lampazo survey is finished, engineers are now north of Lampazos, and next week they will operate in the border field at El Pan with orders to locate a line to San Antonio.
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Laredo
Tex
Monterey
United States
Paredon
Lampazon
Lampazos
el Pan
San Antonio
Earle Larimore Hurt In Ladder Fall At Lincoln Street Home
Earle Larimore a 22 year old worker was seriously injured Wednesday at 2 PM while helping add a residence at 1251 Lincoln Street. He fell from a ladder onto boards and rocks, suffering a compound wrist fracture a badly wrenched shoulder and a cut leg. He was taken by ambulance to Christ Hospital where Dr Bowen attended him. Larimore is employed as a timer by Stanton and has lived at 204 West Sixth Avenue while working for the firm.
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Earle Larimore
H. W. Jones
Lincoln Street
Christ Hospital
Bowen
Latrimore
Stanton
Mr. Stanton
204 West
Sixth Avenue
Ball Family Reunion at Keoka Lake N Y Prominent Mother Bickerdyke Remembered
About 300 Ball family members gathered at Keoka Lake near Penn Yan New York for the second annual reunion. The event featured daily exercises addresses music and historical readings. A Ball International union was formed with members from Ohio New Jersey Kansas Illinois Indiana and New York. Mary Ann Hall Bickerdyke known as Mother Bickerdyke, a Civil War nurse from Galesburg Illinois, was honored as a renowned family figure born 1817 in Knox County Ohio.
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Mother Bickerdyke
New York
Bal
Keoka Lake
Penn Yan
N. Y
Ball International Union
Ohio
New Jersey
Kansas
Ilinois
Indiana
Mary Ann Hall Bickerdyke
Bunker Hill
Bor
Knox County
Galesburg
Bromich To Enlarge Topeka Boiler Works On Jefferson Street
Joseph Bromich, proprietor, announces a 310000 expansion to the Topeka steam boiler Works on Jefferson Street. The plant will grow to 140 by 189 feet, two stories, with new power for engines and space for about thirty more boilermakers. Bromich came to Topeka fifteen years ago and started his own foundry.
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Topeka
Jefferson Street
Joseph Bromich
Bromich
Toneka
Hil Own
Paris Letter Denies German Crown Prince Betrothal
The Matin continues the Secret betrothal story about Crown Prince Frederick William and Miss Gladys Deacon. A letter from Mr. Deacon denies any serious relation, stating the two were merely briefly acquainted during a two day visit at Helmheim, home of the Ekie and Duchess of Marlborough.
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Paris
Matin
Frederick William
Germany
Gladys Deacon
Edward Parker
Duchess of Marlborough
Crown Prince
Booking Men for War Ships in a Colombian Bary
Cron releays that agents of the Corgarbian government have been busy for weeks seeking officers and met on this quest for warships and a seizure over a cadist in the Colombian Bar. In the Columbien Baws, a Lie of the city petition.
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Bahrome
Cron
Seattle
Earsee
Bary
Columbien
Revival in iron prices drives July foundry market change
The Trans Trade Review notes strong activity in pig iron and foundry iron markets, with furnaces raising next year’s prices as coke supplies improve slightly. Buyers lock in early ahead of 1903, with large users securing half‑year needs and regions from Cincinnati to Buffalo reporting strong sales for southern foundry and basic irons. Price marks rise to 17 dollars for No 2 southern and 17.50 in some cases, 15 less common.
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Cleveland
Trans Trade Review
Tua Leesh
Connellsville
Cincinnati
Plllsburg
Chicago
Iran
Buffalo
New York
Ohio
Lake’ Superior
Southern Foundry
Desiies Basic
Pittsburg
No. & Foundry
Steel Corporation
Bessemer Iron
The
IMS
Fueneceman
Senator James McMillan Lies In State In Detroit Home
The body of Senator James McMillan, who died suddenly last Sunday in Manchester, Massachusetts, lies in state at his Detroit home on Jefferson Avenue. A funeral train from Boston arrived with officials and citizens paying respects. Flowers, including American beauty roses, adorned the casket as mourners filed past the casket and through the house, with the McMillan family receiving friends and the public paying final respects.
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Detroit
James MacMillan
Manchester
Mass
Jefferson Avenue
Boston & Maine
Boston
Michigan Central
New York
McMillan
Ledyard
Senator McMillan
Cor
James McMillan
Michitas
McMillan House
Emporia Band Selected for State Contest Prize
A telegram from QO M Wilhite manager of the Em- Dotla Second Regiment band says the Emporia band has been chosen as one of four from eleven bands to compete for the $1 cash prize. The result guarantees Kansas cannot finish lower than fourth in the band contest.
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Emporiaman
Aue
QO. M. Wilhite
Em- Dotla Second Regiment
Salt Lake City
Kansas Elks
Emporia
Kansas
Fire damages wing at Iowa State College Ames
One wing of the main building at Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts in Ames was destroyed by fire. The loss is not to exceed $10,000. valuables and the museum were saved. This is the third fire damage to the college in two years.
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Les Moines, Ta. Ave
Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Ames
Emporia High Principal Resigns to Study in Chicago
F. W. Alten, last year’s Emporia High School principal, resigns to study thiomer at Chicago University. He has specialized in bacteriology and will head the laboratory there this winter, with plans to move to Chicago.
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Allen
Chicago Emporia
Kam
F. W. Alten
Emporia High School
Chicago University
Chit Cues Boon
King Returns to Cowes Parade in Semi State Escort
King Edward and Alexandreft Lawton return to Cowes amid cheering crowds as a railway escort parade passes through. Photographer C. C. Harlan notes challenges from indigestion and praises Kipetrio Bitiere as relief. Bonfire Auction announced for Friday morning at Morrison's Kansas City ticket office for Pacific RR detai ls.
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Cowes
London
Eaiward
Alexandreft Lawton
Gur
Kva Om Hats
Morrison's
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