Weary Labor Voices on Philippine and Hawaii Labor
The American Federation of Labor contemplates a Philippine inquiry into labor conditions and Chinese immigration then Hawaii issues. Gompers argues against Oriental labor importation, citing displacement of white workers and protection for natives and Japanese. A plan to unite commercial telegraphers into a single international union advances with a five member committee to decide next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Améri- Mederation of Labor
Washington
Phi Pp
Pines
A. F. of L
Gompers
Trades Union For
Honolulu
Hawaii
Hongkong
Japan
Chicago
American Federation of Labor
International Union of Commercial Telegraphers
I. J. McDonald
Healthief the Coal Miner in Coal Arbitration Hearings
Three physicians who practiced in Scranton and Wilkesbarre testified before the Coal Arbitration Commission that mining work is very unhealthy and shortens life. Dr. Frank P. Lennahan said about 90 percent of miners are anemic and in poor condition. Dr. John G Bailey cited post mortems with lungs as black as coal. Lennahan also noted cases of coal dust in lungs years after leaving the mines. He reported a man coughing up coal dust nine and fifteen years after exit. 90 percent of miners reaching fifty suffer rheumatism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Willkesbarre
Coal Arbitration Commission
Frank P. Lennahan
Wilkesbarre
John G'Bailey
Lennahan
Growth of the American Federation of Labor in 1902
The Herald notes the AFL's rapid expansion in 1902 with eight national unions formed, fourteen thousand local unions under direct AFL jurisdiction, ninety seven state federations, and 424 local and federal unions chartered. It records chartered local unions totaling 3,609 and a 1902 year-end membership near 200,000, and mentions Samuel Gompers arguing against union incorporation in a Boston debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation
American Federation of Labor
American Federation of Labor Direct
Sarad Gompers
Economic Club
Boston
American Federationist
Clarence S. Darrow
Darrow
Say Captains Union Must Go From Lakes to City
A Chicago vessel owner claims the Masters and Pilots Association for captains and mates is near collapse as lake crews withdraw over owners’ refusal to deal with it. He says captains are agents of owners and blames vessel owners for underpaying captains compared to engineers unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masters and Pilots’ ‘Association
Lakes
Chicago
Mordé
French Milliners Strike Over Wages and Foreign Labor
A Paris union of 11 600 milliners, both men and women, has formed and begun a strike for higher piece work pay and to exclude Belgians and other foreigners from Paris ateliers. Employers refuse further raises, marking a second strike this year. Milliners claim they earn only a tenth of shop profits from sales to wealthy American women, while fashions keep shops busy earning 80 to 100 francs weekly during peak season.
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Paris
France
America
Amalgamated Wood Workers Seek Broad Wage Rise
The Amalgamated Wood Workers Council seeks wage increases for about 5000 members, better plant organization in Chicago, and full union recognition. New agreements on wages and working rules have been drafted and will be presented to employers this week. The proposed wage rise would take effect March 1, and the request also covers employment of union engineers, firemen, and painters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Wood Workers Council
Chicago
Chicago Building Trades Seek Higher Wages
Twelve unions in Chicago building trades have demanded advances of over $3,000 in wages for the year and eight more unions plan new schedules for contractor approval. All twenty schedules are under discussion as current contracts expire March 1 or April 1. Indications point to a strong season in the building industry with workers asserting wage gains. Some unions have requested joint arbitration to discuss the situation.
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Building Trades of
Chicago
Too Many Children at Work in Several States
Factory inspectors report large numbers of working children across states with Massachusetts nine thousand New York sixteen thousand Illinois twenty thousand and Pennsylvania thirty five thousand. The Pennsylvania total excludes breaker bosses in mining regions and only counts children in manufacture and commerce. In Illinois the count more than doubles from 1897 to 1901 prompting concerns about the nation’s direction.
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Massachusetts
New York
Linois
Pennsylvania
Hinois
Child Labor in New York Reveals Harsh Conditions
A facts gatherer notes that in the last jen months the remarkable condition reveals the existence of more child labor in New York City than in two hundred twenty eight of the southern states combined.
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New York
New York City
South
Romance of a royal child buried in New Jersey graveyard
In St. Michael's cemetery Trenton lies a two panel marble monument linked to Joseph Bonaparte. A princess daughter of a king rests beside a bereaved mother under an enigmatic will clause. The inscription speaks of Pauline Josephine and a fate shaped by love and history.
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Joseph Bonaparte
Spain
New Jersey
Trenton
N. J
St. Michael's Protestant Episcopal Church
God's Acre
Ny Paulia
Pauline
Jubove
Taks
Joseph
Europe
Holton
Hig Chrld
Philadelphia
Pigeons Sleep Off Their Whisky Jags in Odd Eggcorn Tale
In New Orleans a city man used whisky soaked rice to trap a flock of pigeons. The birds got tipsy and frolicked, then returned to their coop and slept their jags. Despite days of effort the owner never captured them, planning to shoot them instead.
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Taey
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Witty New Orleans sergeant recalls race politics at Elks banquet
Ed Herron known as Billy Kersands recounts a ward scheme to recruit black voters. A negro preacher is promised an office and visits the governor who jokes there is nothing left but a Supreme Court judgeship. The preacher laments the rewards exhausted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Herron
New Orleans
Billy Kersands
Supreme Court
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Gifts Of The Mighty West Tribute To Nation Builders
Atlantic Months calls the West a catalyst of American greatness outlining how it produced leaders like Andrew Jackson and Abraham Lincoln, opened national access, expanded mineral wealth and industry, and offered a hopeful beacon to oppressed peoples, underscoring the region’s transformative role in shaping democracy and opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Jackson
Tennessee
Abraham Lincoln
Europe
West
Atlantic
Red Gulch Poker Game Ends With Inquest
In Red Gulch a judge sheriff and chief of police played poker. The pot grew large as each claimed aces while others revealed weaponry. The coroner finally declared an inquest, winning the pot as time ran out on the tense showdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Gulch
Nance O Neil Engagement Sets San Francisco Records
McKee Rankin writes to James W Morrissey that the weekly receipts will average $10,004, predicting Miss O Neil s profits in eight weeks at $40,000 in San Francisco. The claim highlights the actress Nance O Neil in a dramatic history making engagement with high expected earnings.
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Nance O'Neil
San Francisco
McKee Rankin
James W. Morrissey
Robson’s Eastbound Tour Teases Two Men of Sandy Bar
Stuart Robson recounts touring as an imitation star of empire and appealing tale for Chicago audiences. He recalls Bret Harte’s Two Men of Sandy Bar, its mixed reception in New York, harsh notices, and a chorus of critics from Sun to Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robson
Stuart Robson
Ht Ying
Star of
Empire
Aioia
Chicago
Li Levers
Sandy Bar
Bret Harte
Union Square Company
Re York
Tad
Emnig
Theodore Hamilton
Myf
Hérald
San Francisco
Promising Young Actor Mameson Lee Finney Gains Notice
The piece praises Mameson Lee Finney as a rapidly rising figure in American stage circles. It credits his success to top-tier training and collaborations with leading actors, hinting at potential future acclaim as a stellar donor in theater circles.
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Mameson Lee Finney
Insomnia Keeps Barrymore Awake At Hotel Bed Check
After breakfast in the hotel office, a man asks Barrymore about sleep and he replies he did not sleep, tormented by insomnia. The proprietor probes, noting they powder the beds daily with insecticide, calling the situation strange.
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Barrymore
Val
Players Signatures Note Gillette’s clear handwriting
A brief note observes Mr. Gillette signing his name with clarity, his signature legible and printed. The item highlights the distinctive neatness of the signature and its contrast with cursive practice of the era.
Lake Water Story Delirium Tremens Tale At Chicago Engagement
Miss Phoebe Coyne recalls the Beauty and Beast press agent episode in Chicago where her wicked witch role caused theatergoers to drink heavily and collapse. A man in the front row reportedly fell asleep then groaned, and others tried to restrain him before being escorted out, revealing delirium tremens as the alleged cause.
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Chicago
Inter Ocean
Press Agent's Haven: James Jay Brady in Show Business
James Jay Brady works as a press agent for summer circuses and winter shows in the West. A recent sighting near Brooklyn recalled the old city days in New York. He joked about needing to rehearse Broadway while back in town, highlighting his long absence from the big city.
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James Jay Brady
Brooklyn
Fairyland
Beaty
Jay
Brady
New York
Broadway
Katherine Bloodgood Marries Army Officer
Katherine Bloodgood has married Captain Kipp and will follow him to the Philippines. The couple plan to live wherever he is stationed, likely Samar, with Katherine entering military life offstage and as Mrs. Bloodgood Kipp. The former vaudeville singer is noted for her courage and public performances in prior theater appearances.
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Katherine Bloodgood
Kipp
Nto
Philippines
Samar
Katherine Bloodgood Kipp
Tts
Gale White
Miss Bloodgood
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Nance O‘neil
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William Gilletty
Beatrice SteHn Campbell
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