Labor Indorses Freight Increase at Historic Rail Unions Meeting
Three thousand delegates from the Brotherhoods of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen, Conductors, and Trainmen gathered at the Amsterdam Opera House to back higher freight rates. They pledged to seek a square deal from Congress and urged candidates to explain their stance on employer and employee treatment.
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New York
Amsterdam Opera House
Washington
United States
Brotherhood of
Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood
Order of
Warren 5. Stone
A. B. Garretson
W. G. Lee
P. H. Morrison
Railroad
G. H. Stine
Mississippi River
Lorimer Trial Highlights Subcommittees and Illinois Senator
Readable portions show three subcommittees and Illinois Senator facing questions in the Lorimer trial. The article focuses on committee roles and the political context surrounding the case.
Many Witnesses Summoned for Lorimer Senate Probe
Thirty five witnesses including three confessed bribe takers were summoned to testify before the senate subcommittee in the William Lorimer Illinois senate seat investigation. Subpoenas were issued early amid fears witnesses might flee and secrecy was sought for served names.
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Chicago
Senate
William Lorimer
Illinois
U. S. Senate
Baseball results from American and National leagues
Scores from multiple games show Boston and St Louis matchups with late innings, a doubleheader in Chicago between Philadelphia and Chicago ending after fourteen innings, and Washington at St Louis with repeat scoring patterns. Key pitchers and batters include Malin Stanage Ward Kleinfeld Henry Mitchell Killifer and Coombs Lapp Livingstone Walsh Sullivan Lange Payne Atkins.
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St. Louis
R. H.R. Washington
Walker
Henry
Mitchell
Killifer
R. HE
Washington
Johnson
Aineworth
Maloy
Stephens
Chicago
R. H. E. Phil
Chi
Kono
Coombs
Plank
Lapp
Livingstone
Walsh
Sullivan
R. H.E. Philadelphia
Atkins
Lange
Payne
700000 in Strike War Looms If Settlements Fail
Berlin reports a stalemate as 700000 workers may be idle within days. Negotiations open between the Association of Metal Employers and Metal Trade Workers. Employers threaten lockouts of 60 percent of metal workers to pressure shipbuilders. The 40000 shipbuilders stand firm. Socialist party committee aids the idle.
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Berlin
Association of Metal Employers
Metal Trade Workers
Allied Industries
Socialist Party
Unclear match results listed for AMERICAN ASSOCIATION games
The record shows scattered scores and locations including Toledo Columbus Milwaukee Louisville St Paul Minneapolis and Milwaukee with various numbers, suggesting an amateur baseball association ledger of the period with multiple game results and standings.
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American Association
Toledo
Columbus
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Louisville
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Minneapolis
His Son
Mrs Buggins recalls their marriage gdy he says she was the sunshine of his life. Mr Buggins admits she still makes things hot for him.
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Mrs. Buggins
Mr. Buggins
The Convenient Excuse
A brief quip from the Chicago Record Herald on luck and foolish behavior. It frames hard luck as a label people apply to their own mistakes rather than external fate. The line suggests a skeptical view of excuses and responsibility.
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Chicago Record Herald
Robbers Set Fire to Palatial Hinsdale Home
In Hinsdale near Chicago, thieves set fire to the mansion of William G. Muse after stealing about 50000 dollars in Oriental rugs silverware and other valuables He faced a revolver pointed at his head during the breaking of mysterious noises Muse a wealthy Hinsdale resident and attorney narrowly escaped death as flames consumed the $50000 property and the $25000 house with $15000 of furnishings The burglary and arson were reported to police and the robbers fled.
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Chicago
William G. Muse
Hinedale
Muse
Hinsdale
Texas
California
Man Takes Paris Green In Mercy Hospital
Bay City Michigan Sept 26 Alex Crowe in Mercy hospital after taking paris green enough to kill fifteen men. He was involved in a past arrest over a possible escaped convict from Canada and was captured after a Saginaw sweetheart alerted authorities. He attempted suicide with paris green, but survived.
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Bay City
Mich
Alex
Crowe
Mercy Hospital
Canada
Saginaw
Paris Green
Red Men to Celebrate Martinsville Anniversary
Martinsville Indiana Red Men with 600 members plan the nine teenth anniversary on November 25. An initiation class of about 100 is expected with officers from the state and O R M joining in the celebration and invitations extended to guests from across the state.
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Martinsville
Ind
Michigan Looses A Good End At Wolverine Camp
Ann Arbor Mich Sept 26 Joy at Magidsohns return in Wolverine football training ended with first season accident Munson a husky end reporting with Magidsohn dislocated his shoulder while diving at the tackling dummy
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Wolverine
Joe Magidsohn
Munson
Magidsohn
What He Admired
A dialogue recounts a boy asking his father about his band and the father’s praise. Augustus recalls the father’s attempt at politeness and his remark that he admired the boy’s impudence.
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Augustus
Laughing Cheerfulness Brightens Life Paths Quote
The line by Richter highlights sunlit moods spreading through daily life. It conveys a celebration of joy and positive outlook influencing every path people tread.
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Richter
Arrow Imprisons Man Then Heals Quickly
In a summer in Color ado Wainwright was pinned to a tree by an arrow through the neck while guarding 4 wagons. The negro Spencer and companions freed him, slicing the arrow at the entry point and easing his head forward. He recovered with little trouble during the return trip.
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George Wainwright
Colorao Points
Bright
Wainwright
Spencer
The Way of the Swiss Foreigner Treatment
A foreign resident in Switzerland was fined 10 francs for a girl plucking three buttercups on land where locals played. After appeal the fine was reduced to 3 francs per flower. Report notes locals’ bias, gendarmes’ share of fines, and view that foreigners are treated as Egyptians in Swiss perceptions.
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Switzerland
Jnst
Fort Neet
Cornhill Magazine
Opal of Nonius and the Famous Roman Gem
The article describes the famed opal worn by Roman senator Nonius during the triumph era. It reportedly measured a hazelnut, valued at about 1,000,000 dollars by goldsmiths and money changers. Mark Antony allegedly sought to buy it for Cleopatra, but Nonius fled to protect the gem, after which no trace of its transfer appears.
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Nonius
Rome
Mark Antony
Cleopatra
Nenius
Toast at a Wedding Breakfast Sparks Hat Mystery
A bride’s brother stands to toast at a wedding breakfast and asks guests to rise. He jokes that he will learn who has been sitting on his new hat, prompting guests to stand for a few minutes while the prank unfolds.
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London
Russia in European History and the Rise of a State
The text argues Russia entered European history comparatively late with Rurie a Varengian chief who founded an early government around 962. It notes dynastic ups and downs through 1508 marking a turning point and lauds Russia under Peter the Great and Catherine II as unparalleled in rapid progress outside the United States.
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Russia
Rurie
United States of America
Peter the Great
Catherine TL
Witty Exchange in Yonkers Statesman Cartoon
A baldheaded man remarks there are 120 000 hairs on the average head and is teased by his wife who jokes that his pull has lowered the average. The cartoon caption reflects a humorous domestic quip from the Yonkers Statesman.
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Yonkers
A Cruel Companion
A Cruel Companion describes a sharp exchange about a woman's face likened to a Browning poem with harsh lines. The dialogue centers on a sly remark about appearance and literary comparison.
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Browning
Bufo Express
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Patient
A Holly Springs Mississippi reader praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing a tumor related illness and urges others to try the remedy. The testimonial notes decades of use and offers to send personal advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Holly Springs
Ty _E. Pinkham
Éree
Pinkh Lynn
Mass
Tuberculosis Treatment vs Cure Promises and Claims
An old article contrasts sanatorium and climatic TB treatment with new claims for Eckman’s Alterative. It cites alleged cures and urges readers to seek proof from reputable sources while noting some cases once deemed incurable. It mentions McBichin Co druggists in Washington for procurement.
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Eckman
Washington
McBichin Co
North Side
Pha
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