Court Reform Praise for Labor Unions
In a sharp political moment, labor unions receive commendation for their stand against socialism as Taft is recalled for a prior defense in a boycott injunction case. The campaign faces weak labor vote support while the administration’s handling of criminal law is denounced as a disgrace to civilization.
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S. Taft
Taft
Speeth
Chicago
Ringinitaw
Tte
Rere
LHC
Federation of Labor
Union Labor
Famliar
Isbor
France
Inter
England
Propa| Sandiego
oThey
Worlingmen
Rade Union
Ism
Ahpi
Taft On Courts And Labor Brief Chicago Speech
President Taft urges a commission to study federal court delays and labor injunctions, arguing prompt justice for the poor and endorsing labor legislation. He defends judicial decisions on labor disputes, notes strong reaction from labor leaders, and recalls a Chicago address to win support for reform measures. The speech links courthouse reform to national labor policy and invites congressional action.
Labor unions and reform under a federal framework
The speaker defends organized labor while criticizing coercive tactics and endorsing legislative efforts to curb abuses in federal courts. He stresses unions raise wages, improve conditions, and curb child labor, yet warns against violence and socialism. He argues for fair wage structures and better court administration to reduce delays and abuses.
Taft Watches Giants Lose as Cubs Drop Decisive Game
President Taft attended a Chicago West Side park game where the Cubs fell 8 to 1 to the New York Giants. He arrived with Hamilton Club hosts, received a rousing welcome, and chatted with Muggsy McGraw and Captain Chance’s men while photographers captured dusters and fans roared. Texas courier O'Reilly arrived bearing an invitation to visit Texas, and Taft mingled with baseball dignitaries including Pop Anson and NL President Heydler as the crowd debated pennant implications.
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Washington Post
Chicago
Bent
Taft
West Side Park
Cubs
New York Giants
Hamilton
Patik
Ilka
Baralach Ls
Seata
Eholvest
Muggsy McGraw
Capt. Chance
Gov. Deneen
Secretary of War
Dick Waceh
Werlhg Puckskin
Secret Services
Anti
Texas
Pop’ Anson
John A. Heydlar
National League
Charley Murphy
Ube
Pittsburg
Devlin
Etrobeli
Bat Ae Wana
Jasry
Herrmann
Mastional
Masehall Commission
Hetho
John
Seig
Presta
Pittebuts
Staines
Taft prompts new conservation fight over Glavis removal
President Taft signed a provision that removes L R Glavis from the Seattle field division amid a clash over Cunningham coal land cases. A. Christensen is placed in temporary charge at Seattle as Ballinger defends Interior policy and pledges to submit conservation plans to Congress after Taft tours the West. The incident signals renewed public debate on conservation and government roles.
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Ballinger
Shoreham
A. H. Schwartz
General Land Office
Chie
L. FR. Glavia
Beatle
Glavis
Mc Pierce
Taft
Pierce
Dennett
Uhlet
Schwartz
Forester
Pinchot
Interior Department
Forestayrvica 40
Congress
Sesson
Niene
Wesyun
Interior
Franks J. Honey
San Prametaca
Intesior Department
Riot at Pittsburg steel plant inflames American foreign clash
At the Pressed Steel Car plant 4000 foreign workers clashed with 2500 American men amid flag desecration and street fighting. Bloodshed and rioting spread through McKee Rocks with 60 injured as sheriffs closed saloons and rail service halted. Americans rallied to defend the flag while workers from New York and Chicago were drafted to replace striking labor.
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Washington Post
Pressed Steel Car Company
McKeas Rocka
Sherif Gumbert
Pittsburg
Indian Mound
Kelly
Amerlcana
Gasalius
Finatione
Corm
Sarge
Tag el
New Yor
Chicago
Interior Department Head Faces Defense Amid Forest Service Clash
The article notes tensions involving the Interior Department leader and the Forest Service, with references to Garfield era policies and Osage allotment leases. It mentions statutory debates and possible involvement in federal administration, while citing contemporaries and historians. It also references a Pasadena trip with Professor C F Holder and an expected return to Los Angeles early next week.
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Interior’ Department
forest + service
Balliger
Garfield
Mrc
Blinselt
Ontarior
Cal
George
Pardee
Ban pSininatte
F. Holder
Pasadena
Los Angeles
Harriman Widow Inherits Vast Estate Here
The will of Edward H. Harriman names Mary W Harriman as sole beneficiary to all property and assets, real and personal, with her as executrix. Wall Street cites an inheritance estimate between 75 and 100 million dollars, while Harriman's private fortune is believed larger. The article notes Harriman's heirs include unmarried daughters, Mrs Mary Averell Harriman, Mrs Carol Gerry, and other relatives, with gifts from funds set aside previously. Charles A. Peabody and C. C. Tegethoff sign the will dated June 8, 1912 at Arden House, detailing the bequest to Mary W Harriman and appointing her executor.
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EB. Herriman
Mary Averell Harriman
Harriman
Wall Street
Harrian
R. Herriman
Mary
Carol
Nis
Mra
Robert Livingstone Gerry
Ong
Wiliam Averell
Roland
Simons
Lin
Drr. Harriman
Edward H. Harriman
Arden
New York
Mary W."harrimnn
Mary W. Harriman
H. Harriman
Charles 4. Peabody
C. C. Tegethoff
Willy
Charles A. Peabody
Mutual, Life Insurance Company
Peabody
Arden’ House
Bartiman
American naturalist and associates reported killed by tigers
Fragmentary text notes an American naturalist and others possibly killed by tigers. Tracks near a hat and clothing were found, suggesting a violent incident. Details such as names, places, and dates are unclear in the readable excerpt.
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R. Genéraeh
Heirs Fight For 4 Million In Estate Dispute
Sharon Pennsylvania September 1 Judge A W Williams issues an opinion upholding heirs of the Peter J Kimberly estate against the formation of the Kimberly corporation under Maine law. The estate valued at about 4 million includes mines in Minnesota and corn lands in Kentucky. Trustees named are George Baird Ira Bassett and John Ownley. P L Kimberly located in Chicago years ago.
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Sharon
A.W. Willams
Peter J. Kimberly
Kimberly Corporation
Maine
Es Lis
Supreme Court
Minnenota
Kentucky
George 4. Baird
Chicago
Ira Bassett
Cleveland
John G. Ownley
P. L. Kimberly
Governor Johnson Survives Critical Surgery Says Close Shave
Rochester Minn Sept 16 Gov Johnson who was operated on yesterday showed a fairly easy day given the seriousness of his condition Saline injections were used to revive his nearly stopped heart He joked with doctors and the medical staff expressed cautious optimism A renowned European surgeon Dr Bastinelli witnessed the operation calling it one of the most difficult and dangerous of its kind
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Rochester
Minn
Johnson
Ta Glock
Harimina
At & O
William J. Mayo
Tohnson
Mac
Mayo
Frank
Gov. Johnson
V. Bastinelli
Italy
Revival After Train Wreck En Route to Convention
Special to the Washington Fest reports a head end collision between a passenger car and a coal train on the Coss River Railroad near Peytonia in Huntington West Virginia. Both engines demolished, service halted overnight. The passenger car carried Baptist ministers en route to Wyoming for a state meeting, with witnesses noting a somber yet hopeful mood as hymns filled the wrecked area.
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Washington
Huntington
W. Va
Peytonia
Coss River
Wyoming
Gach O
Joe
Wright for Senate Prom Talbot Seeks State High Office
A fragment describes Prom Talbot seated at a city council meeting as Wright pursues a Senate run. The note hints at Talbot becoming a candidate for the state high office, indicating political ambitions and local involvement.
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Wright
Senate
Prom Talbot
Traffic Rules for Retinua Regatta and Carnival
Maj Sylvester and Lt Fremont Jr issued comprehensive safety rules for the Wash ington Rest Regatta and Carnival tomorrow. Patrols cover Potomac park and the river with motorboats canoes and judges barge. The 8 p m parade starts government wharf and proceeds down river to a barge north of the tidal basin with strict spacing and speed limits for canoe and motorboat divisions.
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Polamec River
Washington
Maj
Sylvester
John €. Fremont
U.S. N
Potomac Park
Lieut- Fremont
Fremont
Henry Varsum Butler
Devry
W. L. Pryor
Mid
Shipman Joh McFil
Butler
Post Building
Canon
Odell Whipple
Adrian Sizer
Regaits
Canogiste
Government Wharf
Twenty Seventh Street
Potomec Park
Carnival
Wil
Noa
Klog Cole
Pennsylvania Avenue
Ftip
Sverg'elitzan
Usgt
Pothce
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