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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1909
Page
10
In a hall debate leaders praised labor unions for standing against socialism while Taft recalled defending a boycott injunction a year earlier. The campaign notes the administration’s handling of criminal law as a disgrace to civilization and mentions limited labor support.
Taft argues for a federal labor commission to address court delays and injunctive restraints. He condemns delays in justice as a national disgrace and urges labor legislation, noting unions and workers should seek fair treatment, with focus on injunction reform and prompt decisions. The Chicago speech recalls 1908 campaign lines and defends judicial rulings amid labor support dynamics.
The speaker defends organized labor while acknowledging abuses and legal limits. He argues unions raise wages, curb child labor, and push reforms, yet condemns violent methods and calls for fair compensation, while opposing socialism and defending courts from undue control. He notes support for legislation to limit abuse by federal courts and to define proper procedures in labor disputes, urging measured reform rather than anti union hostility.
President Taft attends a Chicago game at West Side Park, where the Cubs lose to the New York Giants 5 to 1. He remains with ordinary grandstand seating, receives a warm fan reception, shakes hands with players, and later meets figures like Pop Anson and National League leaders amid lively crowd scenes. A courier from Texas delivers an invitation for a future visit.
The Washington row over G L Glavis and Secretary Ballinger deepens as Taft orders Glavis removal from Seattle, with Portland’s A Christensen placed in charge. Officials contend the incident is closed though Congress will likely debate conservation policy when it reconvenes.
Washington Post reports open and bloody rupture between about 4,000 foreign workers and 2,000 American workers at the Pressed Steel Car Company plant near Pittsburgh. Foreigners threaten to fire on Americans waving the Stars and Stripes as clashes injure dozens. Sheriffs close saloons. streetcars stoned. 4,000 strikers gather at mill gates while Americans rally with clubs. The conflict escalates as both sides clash and calls for workers from New York and Chicago are noted to replace striking locals.
The article reports on tensions within the Interior Department and Forest Service regarding Osage Indian allotment leases. It notes statements by Secretary Ballinger and references to Garfield era policies, with mentions of Pinchot and Gov. Pardee. A Pasadena expedition is described as ongoing, with a return planned to Los Angeles next week.
The will of Edward H. Harriman leaves all property to his wife Mary W Harriman for life and absolutely to her, with Mary Harriman named executrix. Estimates place real and personal assets between 75 and 100 million dollars, while private fortune exceeds that figure. Harriman’s unmarried daughters and other relatives are noted as provided from trust funds. Peabody signed the will as drafter and adviser, with Arden House as the family seat and extensive landholdings in Ramapo valley context.
A report notes that American naturalist R Genéraeh and companions are believed killed by tigers. Tracks were found near a hat and a coat, suggesting a violent encounter in the area. The fragmentary OCR provides few verifiable details.
Sharon Pa September 1 Judge A W Williams issues an opinion upholding heirs of Peter J Kimberly estate against formation of the Kimberly corporation under Maine law. Estate valued at about four million including mines in Minnesota and corn lands in Kentucky. Trustees listed: George Baird Chicago Ira Bassett Cleveland John G Ownley Sharon P L Kimberly resided in Chicago.
Rochester Minn Sept 16 Gov Johnson who was operated on yesterday entered an easier day given the seriousness of his condition Saline injections were used to revive him as his pulse weakened His doctors described progress as hopeful though danger remains The governor joked with physicians and a late bulletin noted no change since noon except signs of improvement European surgeon Dr Bastinelli witnessed the operation and called it among the most difficult he had seen As the crisis loomed tonight officials awaited dawn to judge recovery prospects.
Huntington W Va Sept 16 A head end collision between a passenger train and a coal car near Peytonia on the Coss River Railroad blocked traffic all night. The passenger car held Baptist penitents en route to Wyoming county for a four state meeting. An all night service accompanied the wreck as nearly every passenger and crew professed conversion amid the hymn filled scene in rain and wreckage.
Prominent local figure Prom Talbot sat at the city council meeting and announced plans to run for the state Senate. The discussion touched on community issues and Talbot’s candidacy strategy.
Maj Sylvester and Lt Fremont issue comprehensive movement rules for the Wash ington Rest Regatta and Carnival activities in Potomac Park and the Polamec River. The processions start at the government wharf at 8 p.m. with canoe, motorboat, and decorated boat divisions marching along the river and tidal basin under strict spacing and speed guidelines.
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