Court reform praise for labor unions and Taft remarks
The report notes leaders commending labor unions for their stand against socialism while Taft is reminded he defended a course in a boycott injunction case a year earlier. It lists labor votes in the campaign and criticizes the administration of criminal law as a disgrace to civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Taft
Taft
Speeth
Chicago
Orchestra Hall
Tutt
Congress
Union
Ringinitaw
Tte
Rere
LHC
Federation of Labor
Union Labor
Isbor
France
Inter
England
Rade Union
Ism
Ahpi
Taft on Courts and Labor Reforms
Taft argues for quick justice and labor reform, urging a federal commission to study court delays and broadened injunction rules. He notes labor support rises while denouncing socialist rhetoric and emphasizes labor legislation to curb delays in federal courts.
Labor reforms and unions engage in US political debate
A fragmented speech outlines labor aims to influence federal policy, supporting organized labor, advocating legislation to curb abuses by federal courts, and promoting higher wages through collective action. The speaker condemns violent union methods while praising reforms sparked by organized labor and cautions against socialism and antiunion backlash.
Taft Enjoys Giants Win and Baseball Gala at West Side Park
President Taft attended a Chicago Cubs vs Giants game at West Side Park as a Hamilton Club guest. He received wild fan reception, shook hands with players, and mingled with officials including Muggsy McGraw and Capt. Chance as Giants held a 5 to 1 victory. A Texas courier delivered an invitation for a future visit, and Taft joked about enjoying the crowd while watching the pennant race between Chicago and Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Glavis Removed as Fishing for Conservation Battle
The Taft administration dismissed A. Glavis from the Seattle field division amid a clash over conservation policy involving Pinchot Ballinger and Interior Department officials. Secretary Ballinger vows no resignation from Pinchot, Congress to scrutinize conservation laws next session, with Taft planning to outline needed legislation after hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Riot at Car Plant Sparks War Over Flag in Massacre Town
At the Pressed Steel Car plant near Pittsburg a clash erupted as 4,000 foreign workers faced 2,500 American laborers. Bloodshed followed with stones, shootings, and saloon closures. Americans waving the Stars and Stripes clashed with foreign workers, leading to injuries and a call to mobilize replacements from New York and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Chief Seeks Swift Action in Forest Service Row
The article outlines political tension involving the Interior Department head and the Forest Service amid debates over Osage Indian allotment leases and administration. It notes references to Garfield era policies and indicates investigators or officials, including Pinchot and former Governor Pardee, being implicated in shifting stances. An expedition to Pasadena and a planned return to Los Angeles are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interior’ Department
forest + service
Balliger
Garfield
Mrc
Blinselt
Ontarior
Cal
George
Pardee
Ban pSininatte
F. Holder
Pasadena
Los Angeles
Harriman Will Leaves Widow Vast Estate Inheritance
Edward H Harriman wills all real and personal property to wife Mary W Harriman to be hers absolutely and names her executrix. The ARden NY will, dated June 8 1905, sets aside gifts to unmarried daughters and other relatives and notes Harriman’s private fortune likely larger than stated estimates. It also mentions an estate of woodland and farm lands in Ramapo Valley and public benefaction plans, with appraisers assessing likely totals and other family provisions.
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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
Harri
Mary W. Harriman
H. Harriman
Charles 4. Peabody
C. C. Tegethoff
Willy
Charles A. Peabody
Mutual, Life Insurance Company
Peabody
Arden’ House
Eostimon
Sitienaetoix
Werkt
American Naturalist and His Companies Reported Killed
A fragmented note suggests an American naturalist and associates were believed killed by tigers. Tracks near a hat and a piece of fabric were found, but details remain unclear and unverified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Genéraeh
Heirs Fight for 4 Million in Estate Dispute
Sharon Pennsylvania September day 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 vast property includes mines and corn lands in Minnesota and Kentucky worth about 4 050 000 dollars. Trustees named in the will are George Baird of Chicago Ira Bassett of Cleveland and John Ownley of Sharon. P L Kimberly was in Chicago about three years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Shows Hope After Serious Operation
Rochester Minn Sept 16 Gov Johnson underwent a grave operation yesterday and has an easy day today though danger remains. Saline injections revived a near stop of his heart and doctors report improving signs with cautious optimism. Dr Mayo noted no change since noon and the patient jokes with staff reflect hopeful spirits. European surgeon Dr Bastinelli called the procedure among the most difficult he has seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Minn
Johnson
Ta Glock
Harimina
At & O
William J. Mayo
Tohnson
Mac
Mayo
Frank
Gov. Johnson
V. Bastinelli
Italy
Revival After Trad Wreck On Way To Convention
Huntington W Va Sept 16 A head end collision between a passenger and a coal car halted traffic on the Coss River Railroad. Both engines were wrecked and service ran all night. The passenger car contained Baptist travelers en route to Wyoming county for a four state meeting. Despite the wreck the all-night religious service drew widespread conversions among passengers and crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Huntington
W. Va
Peytonia
Coss River
Wyoming
Gach Od
Joe
Prom Talbot Seeks Senate Ticket After City Council Bid
Wright endorses Prom Talbot who sat on the city council as a candidate for the state senate, signaling a continued bid for higher office. Strong local interest centers on Talbot’s prior council record and potential impact on statewide policy debates.
Traffic Rules for Washington Rest Regatta Parade
Maj Sylvester and Lieut Fremont issued controls for the Washington Rest Regatta and Carnival. Motors and canoes move from government wharf at 8 p.m. along Potomac Park, with a canoe lead, then motorboats, maintain distances, tow lines advised, and strict clearance under tidal basin bridge. Public protection emphasis and officer supervision across park and river.
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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
Willnter
Klng Cole
Pennsylvania Avenue
Ftip
Sverg'elitan
Orgate
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Herriman
Atte Peek
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