Watson Labor Day speech frames wage share dispute
Thomas E Watson addressed a Labor Day gathering in Kansas City with about 10 000 workers in attendance arguing that producers create wealth yet do not receive fair shares while urging protections for labor such as shorter hours safer workplaces and older age pensions He contrasted taxation burdens and called for reform across the labor system also noting celebrations in Ripple Creek Colorado where non union workers observed the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Thomas E. Watson
United States
Watson
Biness
Lfe
T. W. Hardwick
Ripple Creek
Colo
America
Notice of cross-paper marriage and death notices
Marriage and death notices in The Washington Post will appear in morning papers listed, upon application, with no extra charge for either assertion or telegraphing in New York Times Baltimore Herald Boston Globe Buffalo Courier Cincinnati Enquirer Chicago Record-Herald Philadelphia Public Ledger Pittsburg Dispatch Providence Journal Rochester Herald St. Louis Republic Syracuse Post-Standard St Paul Pioneer Press Minneapolis Tribune Cleveland Plain Dealer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
NEW York Times
Baltimore Herald
Boston Globe
Buffalo Courier
Cincinnati Enquirer
Chicago Record-Herald
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Pittsburg
D Dispatch
Providence Journal
Rochester Herald
ST. Louis Republic
Syracuse Post-Standard
ST. Paul Pioneer Press
Minneapolis Tribune
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Obituary notices for Cleary Evans Hammond Mapella Stern and Thomas
Notices announce funeral arrangements for several individuals including John Cleary Richard M Evans Charles Hammond and Rosa J Stern. Details cover residences dates times church chapels and private interment with requests to omit flowers and invitations to relatives and friends. The postings reference locations in Washington DC and surrounding areas with cross mentions of Harrisburg and Lancaster papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine C. Evans
Hammond
Atlantic City
NL J
Charles Hammond
S Street
Wolfe Street
Alexandria
Richard Madella
Anna Craig Madella
Roberts Chapel
Stern
Rosa J
L. Stern
Tenth Street
Thomas
John W. Thomas
Lancaster
Lee’s Chapel
Pennsylvania Avenue
Harrisburg
Undertakers advertise funeral services and crematorium
An old newspaper notice lists undertakers J R Wricht and J William Lee offering embalming, chapels, and crematorium with 24 hour service. It mentions George P Zarhorst as a funeral director and embalmer, with contact details and modest prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.R. Speare
F Street
N. W
Joseph Gawler
Pa Ave
John R. Wricht
Tenth Street
Preminas
J. William Lee
Labor Day Parades Light Across Cities Amid Unrest
Labor Day 1900s events spread from New York to Cleveland with parades and picnics. Thousands joined in Chicago and St Louis marches led by building trades and labor unions while Boston, Pittsburg, Philadelphia and Connecticut observed the holiday with processions and speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cep. v
Housesmiths' and
Bridgemen's Union
West Parks
James P. McCabe
Central Federated Union
Gold-Beaters’ Union
Chicago
Associated Building Trades Council
Chicago Federation of Labor
St. Louis
St. Dens
Central Trades and Labor Union
Exposition Grounds
Building Trades Council
New England
Boston
Mass
Central Tabor Union
Knights of Labor
Gov
Bates
Doyle
Connecticut
Pittsburg
Shenley Park
W. H. Leonard
Western Federation of Miners of Colorado
Philadelphia
John Redimond
United Irish League
Redmond
Ireland
Cleveland
Ohio
Election in Arkansas Gubernatorial Race Dominates Early Returns
Early Arkansas results show Jefferson Davis re elected governor by a large Democratic margin over Republican Harry Myers. Democrats sweep state ticket while independents contest in cities. Slow returns due to remote polling, with weather fair and turnout high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Arkansas
Jefferson Davis
Harry Myers
Crittenden County
F. M. Williamson
Werner
Lewis
Williamson
Davis
Myers
Little Rock
Govaris
Chairman Sees President at Sagamore Hill
National Chairman George B. Cortelyou met President Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill Oyster Bay. He declined to discuss campaign details though stating the work is well in hand. Francis E. Leupp reported verbally on Indian affairs with a written submission to follow. The President and his sons later took a long row on the bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cortelyou
Oyster Bay
N. Y
George B. Cortelyou
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
New York
Tomerrow
Francis E. Leupp
Washington
Bay
Knox
Philadelphia
Scotland
St. Andrews
Penrose
Political Labor Day bustle and convention notes
New York labor day activity continues at both party headquarters with key figures present while Cortelyou handles correspondence at his hotel. GOP conventions name candidates across states including Kalaniacle in Hawaii and Mills in Louisiana, with Populists in New York aiming for a full state ticket. White wins GOP Senate nomination in Williamson for West Virginia’s Sixth district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Taggart
Sheehan
Executive Committee
Woodson
J. G. Johnson
C. A. Walsh
National Committee
Democratic
Cortelyou
Republican
Coolidge
David W. Mulvane
Kansas
Western Headquarters
Babcock
Full
Congressional Committee
Vermont Maine Sep elections seen as barometer of national outcome
Vermont voting today expected to yield a Republican majority around 25,000 while Maine shows Democratic gains. Campaigns buzz with top Republicans like Fairbanks Cannon and Taft pushing turnout. Rural farmers urged to vote after eight years of prosperity, Democratic Governor candidate Bell counted among cross-party votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Committee
New York
Vermont
Taggart
Cortelyou
Roosevelt
Maine
Washington
Towvis
Proctor
Fairbanks
Cannon
Taft
Charles J. Bell
Bell
Campaign Book Changes Seen In Esopus Visit
In Esopus New York on September 6 1896 Democratic National Committee staffers discussed upcoming campaign literature at Rosemount. George F Parker who led the 1892 Cleveland bureau reviewed edits with candidate as Josiah Quincy and Parker had conferred on the Democratic handbook. Edward Winslow Page toured with Parker. John W Webber Brooklyn and George F Neichinger New York introduced Webber to Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esopus
N. Y
Democratic National Committee
George F. Parker
Cleveland
Rosemount
Josiah Quincy
Boston
Judge Parker
Parker
Life saved by Swamp Root recall promotes remedy
An advertisement proclaims Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder troubles with symptoms listed and promises a free sample and pamphlet by mail. It cites Dr Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York and asks readers to note the brand name and address and that it appears in The Washington Daily Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Bing Fhamton
N. C
Washington Daily Post
Binghamton, N
Connecticut and Delaware Campaigns Stir Political Gossip
The piece surveys party contention across states including Connecticut and New Jersey. It notes Republican strength and Democratic struggles, key figures like Morgan Bulkeley and Fessenden, Parker’s favorable coverage, and fundraising gaps. In Delaware, multiple candidates vie for governor and Congress, with Curtis Tauken tied to Hawaii’s delegate race and ex Senate Knox topics, while Lancaster spins a separate independent Republican movement in Pennsylvania. The text also touches broader national sentiment, ex president Harrison’s stance and Vermont governor race uproar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Feld
United States
Morgan A. Bulkeley
Samuel W. Fessenden
St. Louis
Democratic
Independent
Parker
Abiram Chamberlain
Henry Roberts
Senator Fairbanks
Hartford
Ene Curtis P. Tauken
Hawaii
Washington
5. B. Dole
Meral
Laukea
Hts
Estes An
Lancaster County
Pennsylvania
Lancaster
Thaddeus Stevens
Congress
Knox
Opposition to Mudd Bour Candidates in Fifth District
The Fifth Congressional District contest heats up as State leaders seek to nominate Dr. R S Hill of Upper Marlboro, while Wells of Prince George County rides strong on a ten-vote base. Aquila Robinson backs Hill. St Marys pledges Camalier. Anne Arundel leans to Wells amid balance of power before the Baltimore convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells
Prince Gegree
Dr. R.S. Hill
Upper ‘Marlboro
Washington Post
Hyattsville
Sept
Barnes Compton
Laurel
Maryland
Baltimore
Hattimore
Anne Arundel
Prince George
Charles
St. Mary's
Calvert
Howard
Baltimore City
Robert W. Wells
Prince George County
Charles County
House of Delegates
Elbert Dent
George W. Hardy
George M. Smith
M. H. Magrud
Richard 8. Hill
Upper Marlboro
Rayner
Hill
Dr. Hill
Aquila T. Robinson
Brandywine
Democratic State Central Committee
Joseph 5. Wilson
Robinson
Wella
Camalier
St. Marys County
B. Harris Camalier
Grosvenor Hanson
Howard County
A. P. Gorman, Jr
Calvert County
John B. Gray
Anne Arundel County
George Wells
Isidor Rayner
Annapolis
Congress
Fifth
Victory for Edwards in Kentucky congressional contest
Irvine Kentucky September 5 Judge Riddle issued a mandatory injunction in the Eleventh district contest between D C Edwards and Dr Godfray Hunter. The district Republican committee is ordered to meet at Somerset on the 21st to canvass returns and issue a certificate of election. The ruling effectively voids Hunter nomination actions in Middlesboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvine
Riddle
Congress
D.C
On the Yellowstone at Lafayette Theater Opens Season
An audience filled the Lafayette Theater to praise James K. Hackett's On the Yellowstone. The production, inspired by Frederick Remington, centers on Ermine a white scout torn between mountain life and civilization. Howard Kyle Nora Lameson and Albert Perry lead a strong cast with notable scenic work and a closing audience ovation for Kyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette Theater
James K. Hackett
Yellowstone
The
Lafayette
Frederick Remington
John Ermine
Ermine
Lieut
Buttler
Wolf Voige
Aracter of
Howard Kyle
Washington
Mr. Kyle
Nora Lameson
Albert Perry
Wolf
Frederick Webber
Gen
Mrs. Chaffee
James . Hackett
Mary Mannering
Thost
Herrmann and cast dazzle Chase's with clever tricks
Herrmann the Magician headlined Chase's bill with Cleopatra, the Bride-elect, the Miser's Dream and strong sleight of hand. Jack Norworth and Louise Dresser provided wit and song, while Kathryn Osterman, Dorsch and Russell, the Athos Family, and others offered variety acts. Hearts Adrift drew two holiday crowds at the Academy with a stirring melodrama of love and peril featuring Alline Bertalle and a villainous trio led by Barrenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrmann
Chase’s
New England
Jack Norworth
Louise Dresser
Mary Ann
Misa Dresser
Charles Barry
Hula Halvers
Athos
Vitagraph
London
The
Academy
Hearts
Rovers
Robert Carney
Alline Bertatle
Charles Barrenger
E. Hayden Curran
H. E. Fowler
Peddy
Bsnader
Washington
Playhouse
New York
Reeves and Lewis Lead Labor Day Burlesque at Playhouse
An Academy standard burletta review elevates the Labor Day matinee with Annabelle Gordon as a tired Bowery girl and Al Reeves delivering a warm, music filled performance. Andy Lewis, Miss Louise Auber, and the Newill Sisters share standout turns with skits, songs, and comic dancing drawing strong audience applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annabelle Gordon
Bowery
Playhouse
al Reeves
Reeves
Jack
Mr. Reaves
Andy Lewis
Joulious Tomasachiski
Louise
Auber
Flossie Fleeceum
Fairheart
Belle Williams
Otto Kubelic
Harry Devine
Mark Wolley
Dan Gallagher
William Cherry
Newill
Maud de Lysle
Margie Hilton
Nellie Emerson
Thatcher
Williams
Devine
Woolley
Death notices and obituaries from Sept 5 include Magone Patton and more
Daniel Magone former port collector and Democrat leader dies at Ogdensburg. State Senator Alexander E Patton of Curwensville dies of heart disease after 24 hours. Chippewa leader Hole-in-the-Day’s son inherits chieftainship. Cyrus Bring Shreveport pitcher dies after diving accident. Edward Toby Canal Baking head dead. Probate Judge Carl Nippert dies. James Archer portrait painter dies in London. ships arrivals list Dover Antwerp Bremen Rotterdam London with September dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogdensburg
N. Y
Daniel Magone
Port of
New York
Cleveland
Democrat State Committee
Frederick T. Haskell
Chicago
Clearfield
Alexander E. Patton
Curwensville
Senate
Patton
James Kerr
White Worth
Minn
Joseph Woodberry
Hole-in
Holein-the-Day
Minnesota
Clarence Woodberry
San Francisco
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Undertakers
R. F. Harvey’s Sons
Fourteenth Street NW
George P. Zarhorst, Taderteker and
Emvalmer
Funerat Aloe M1
East Ceyliel
Balariea
Sam Marks
Gentine
Honolulu
Jonah K. Kalanianacle
Gov. Carter
New Orleans
Shreveport
EK. FP. Mills
Birmingham
Ala
Eighth District
J. W. Roberts
Huntsville
William Richardson
Alfred J. Boulton
Brooklyn
Boulton
Citizens’ Union
Kings County
Rutherford B. Hayes
Grant
Hayes
Garfield
Mr. Cleveland
Harrison
McKinley
Mellinky
G. F. Parker
Literary Bureau
New Jersey
Tilden
W. B. Gourley
Newark
Delaware
Dover
Joseph E. Holland
South Milford
Peter J. Ford
Wilmington
Ford
Houston
Irving L. Handy
Indiana
W. H. H. Miller
Smiley N. Chambers
Indianapolis
Harrigan
Tcket
Walden
Aaricutti and Cattle Commission
Hood
Sharp
Bour
Edwards
Court
Kentucky
Isaac
Wine Co
Bid
Hackett
Castoria
Chas. H. Fletcher
Kernan
Lyceum
President Cleveland
Cyrus Bring
Lake Pontchartrain
Serle
Edwarst Toby
Canal Baking and Trust Company
Genfedersey
Gens, Maury and Slaughter
Cincinnati
Carl Nippert
Leutenant Governeor
Frankfort-on-the-Main
James Archer
Vaderland
Antwerp
Smith Remier
Smith Premier Typewriter Co
Eleventh St. WN. W
Washington, D. C
Coors ' Satichi
Phillipines
Dr. Lyon
HUB Furniture CO
Sts. N. W
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