Two Hour Day Aim Of IWW Revealed In Mine Strike Testimony
Testimony to Federal Judge Landis details IWW aims during copper mine strikes in Arizona and mines across the West. Francis L. Kirby and Grover Perry describe plans for a two hour day with maintained wages, escalating demands, and threats of widespread labor action. A deputy sheriff and IWW organizer testified about organizational size and readiness to trigger a nation wide strike, with references to wage goals and solidarity across industries.
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Chicago
Willmete
W. W
Western Mining Coulers
Oversy Ment Winewses
I. W. W. Isaders
Landis
Francis L. Kirby
United States Forestry Service
Miami
Aris
Arizona
Grover IL Perry
Miaaad
Perry
Deine
Frank H
Butte
Mont
Campbell
Jesse FP. Henderson
Ty H. J. Kang
Tie
Une
Hia
W, PD
Haywood
Don Sheridan
Spokane
Raywood
Washington
Twaho
J. Ratti
Ratti
T. W. WV
Defendants Cut to 110 as Judge Dismisses Cases
While discussing wartime symbols a confused report references a gay display and flag debate. The court reduced defendants to 110, dismissing charges against Stanley Demick, who claimed prior work as a chauffeur for Count von Bernstorff and J. J. Keenan, a former British sergeant.
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Landis
Stanley Demick
Count von Bernstort
United States
J. J. Keenan
Noted lecturer praises Tanlac in temperance appeal
A prominent temperance lecturer Mrs Martha Stone of Seattle testifies to Tanlac’s benefit after years of nervous trouble and declining health. She describes relief from dizziness gas pressure and insomnia, credits Tanlac with restoring appetite energy and normal nerves, and notes Tanlac’s source and supplier details.
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Lal
Tanine
Martha &. Stone
Third Avenue
Northwest
Seattle
Wash
Temberance
Mrinees B. Willard
W. Go. U. Dn
Fanlac Btrs
Stonelabe
San Bran
Amy
Sam
Tanlac
Tom
G. F. Willis and
Cooper Medicine Company
Ozien
A. McIntyre Drug Co
Eccles Didz
Itching Torture TherA Remedy Stays Sought
For Itching Torture TherA one remedy that seldom fails to relieve skin irritation and soften the skin. Zemo, a safe antiseptic liquid, is sold by druggists and helps acne eczema and rashes. Minor blemishes vanish overnight and itching stops instantly. Priced 35c or $1.00 for an extra large bottle, claims to be non staining and safe for tender skin. The E W Ross Co Cleveland Ohio.
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E. W. Ross Co
Cleveland
Barber from Logan ordered interned by Fort Douglas
Logan barber George Wendling was ordered interned at Port Uguglis as a dangerous enemy alien after registering as German. Investigations found he offered advice to draft-age men on defeating the draft, including a claimed method involving coffee to alter a heart exam, and he was released after three months.
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Balt Lake
George Wendling
Logan
Port Uguglis
Plating
Ihab
Wendling
Bsn
Winnipeg
Germany
France
fChe Department of Distrio
Winling
Advier
Calamny Preparations Spark Rising Reputation
Fragmented OCR text notes growing reputation and costs for a preparation labeled calamny. Mentions sizes 32 and 31 with prices 1.20 and bids or prizes, plus names Wy, Rehman Leteratary, Vaitadel Kha. Reading is unclear but hints at a product or publication line and pricing.
Distress of Russians Described in Troubled Letter
A Russian woman, daughter of a Tunisian diplomat connected to the former Russian embassy, describes chaos after the March revolution. She depicts abolition of laws and courts, confiscation of banks and valuables, mass violence, and hopeless hunger as Petrograd and the country slide toward ruin. The letter warns of ruin, emigration, and the collapse of private property.
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New York
Washington
Russia
Extel
Germany
Hose
Ung
Istit
Foat
Pane Haine
Petrograd
Sil
America
Poth
Snhfier
Juivale
Ubstia
Beery Tars
Iose
Fragmentary letter about loss and relief amid hardship
The note expresses confusion over financial matters and government bounds, revealing distress and a hope that American friends are happier. The writer fears the vastness of the situation and clings to the thought that others are not suffering as they are, hoping for some relief.
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Hasipys
From a Prisoner’s Plea to Escape to Free America
A writer urges escape from a harsh regime, yearning for free America where even basic work is better than subsistence, fearing enslavement for their child. The text includes a dialogue about national affairs and a child asking if he is a man, then jokes about spending a dime at a barber.
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United States
Free America
Fraddy
Lift Off Corns Freezone Is Magic
An advertising copy promotes Freezone as a cheap corn treatment. It claims quick relief from pain and easy removal by applying the product, followed by effortless removal with no further pain. The tone imitates sensational, urgent consumer hype.
Foley Kidney Pills Advert for Rheumatic and Kidney Ailments
An old ad promises relief from rheumatism kidney and bladder issues with Foley Kidney Pills. It cites testimonials from Mrs Frank P Wood and ALT McIntyre Drug Co and mentions urgent health improvements and renewed vitality.
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Foley
Frank P. Wood
R. F
Morrill
Marie
Weiless
ALT McIntyre Drag Co
Mutual Need and Reciprocity Dialog
Fragmentary dialogue shows Barnimr Corntosset debating reciprocity as a concept, with a partial quote about keeping talking and work for the horse. The readable text suggests a fictional or exploratory scene focusing on exchange and mutual obligation.
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Barnimr Corntosset
Youth pupil helps Scholz rise to Missouri athletic stardom
Jackson Volney Scholz trains under Bob Simpson at the University of Missouri. Scholz, once coached by Simpson, achieved a record time of Y45 seconds in the 440 yard dash, signaling a notable rise in collegiate track.
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Jackson Volney Scholz
Bob Simpson
University of Missouri
Simpson
Scholz
Fragmentary Neighbor Rhetoric in Wartime Text
A garbled OCR fragment presents a wartime era line about neighbors and Germany. The legible bits hint at value, wit, and national sentiment, but the full meaning and context are missing, leaving an incomplete quotation and no clear event or attribution.
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Western Copper Mines
Taveepa
Bluhill
Ogden
Universal Auto Rim & Manufacturing Co
F. W. Straight
Ogdene
Universal Auto Rim and Manufacturing CO
Eccles Building
Utah
Mra
Martha Stone
Ent
Barber
Fort Douglas
Stubbarn Goughs
Werk Langs
Golda/ Eckman
Wy, Rehman Leteratary
Bila All Gidagista
Vaitadel Kha
East
Our Boys
Seaboard
Swift & Company
Union Stock Yards
Clinois
U.S. A
Affairs OF Nations
Sprelalk
Utah Tire Repair Company
K. E. Smith
Mer
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