Mitchell mum on Bryan as labor leader avoids nomination talk
John Mitchell of the American Federation of Labor declines to discuss Bryan and Democratic vice presidency rumors. He notes miners and labor candidates are active in Pennsylvania politics, with two miners running for Congress and many labor candidates for the state legislature. Mitchell sidesteps Bryan’s railroad plan and GOP opponents, praising Gompers and stressing non-commitment on broader political bets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unong
Pennsylvania
Congress
Labor
William Jennings Erson
John Dmiytehell
United Mine Workers
Democratic Party
Kittenell
Bryan
Mardinah Square
American Federation of Labor
Mitchell
Gompers
Contracturs
Yiego
Keystone
Aiitchell
Wheather
Dale
Dermot
Lavon
Mine Workers of Pennsylvania
Michell
Penneyisania
Mitchels
American Federation
Usiag
Mor. Gompers
New York
Hearst
Migenhell
Railway Agents Elect Officers At Gettysburg Convention
In Washington delegates of the National Association of Railway Agents elected officers for the upcoming year. President W H Mills of Norwalk Ohio. first VP W Kerr Newark Ohio. second VP J W Cousins New Orleans La. third VP J E Van Dugen Gowanda NY. secretary W B Druy White Pigeon Nich. treasurer J E Gray Cambridge City. Delegates left by special B&O train for Gettysburg after visiting the site and will stay in Atlantic City and Philadelphia before next annual meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
National Association of Railway Agents
W. H
Mhno's Central Railway
New Orleans
J BE. van Dugin
Erie System
Gowanda
W. B. Druey
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway
White Pigeon
Nich
J. E. Gray
C. & Si. L. Railway
Cambridge City
Washington
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Atlantic City
Philadelphi Tre City
Association
Will contest over grandfather’s signature at probate
Clfton P Mayfield, guardian to George Hekentooper’s grandson Hicklenlooper, claims the elder was mentally incapable when signing a will and alleges undue influence. A caveat to probate was filed yesterday in the Prophet with Mayfield alleging invalid execution and seeking to challenge the will’s validity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clnton P. Mayfield
George Hekentooper
Clfton P May
Feld
Freidsen
Executive Council A F L seating and roster mix
The executive council of the AFL is pictured with leaders James Duncan first vice president. Samuel Gompers president. John Mitchell second vice president. Frank Morrison secretary. and other officers in positions across Philadelphia Washington Denver Cincinnati Detroit Blooming ton. The caption lists members including D A Hayes fifth vice president James O Connell third vice president Max Morris fourth vice president and Daniel J Keefe sixth vice president with locations noted.
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James Buncan
Quincey
Mase
Samuel Gompers
John Mitchell
Tuelansapolis
Frank Morrison
D. A. Hayes
Philadelphia
James O'Connell
Washington, DC
Max Morris
Denver
Colo
Joseph F. Valentine
Cinccinnati
Uniw
Jonn B Lennon
Bloomington
Daniel J Keefe
Detroit
Stich
Abolition of Child Labor Urged by A F L Leaders
The American Federation of Labor pressed for child labor abolition at the coming Congress session, urging broader organizing and action. The council backed wage-scale approvals for several unions, pledged defense funds if strikes occur, and sought charter clarity among central bodies. Gompers to arrange talks to resolve disputes between unions while projects to support Newsboys Union of Boston and others were authorized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
American Federation of Labor
Executive Council
Councill
Tampagn
Engineers’ Union
New York City
International Union
Newsboys’ Union
Boston
Canada Peints
Newsboys Protective Unon
Flint Glass
Glass Bottle Blowers Organization
Gompers
Double Drum Holsters' Union
Central Federated Union of New York
United Trades and Labor Council of
Butale
Mill
Wrights
United Trades and Labor Council
Niilwrights’ Union
Buffalo
amMdates Willy
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Executus Council
Central Labor Union of
St Louis
Pedoral Labor Union
St. Nis
City News Summary of Arrests and Notices
Local courts report multiple arrests for firearms and larceny including Henry Sounderg charged with discharging a firearm and carrying concealed weapons in She treet, and Zeseny Flendersoz sentenced for jewelry theft. Other items note donations to Chile earthquake relief, a brick assault on Solomon Berkeley, mint silver purchases, a coroner’s jury ruling on Frank Lyons’s death, and government personnel shifts plus naval display logistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shetreet
Henry Sounderg
Judas Mulloway
Palléy Court
Patpurelea
Asis
Solomon Berkeley
Em Mae Adowo
Treasurs
Parches
Denver
New Oriana
Saaph Horn
Stein
Norinest
Zeseny
Flendersoz
Mills
I Po Ice Court
Charles H Reed
Laure
Watch
Henry McEverton
Antweny Syence
Bronx
Merasee
Pluikhers
Stern
Lrenzez
George Randolph Minor
Morday Iver
Franke Lyons
Nixon Brewer
William Sullivan
MBF, Bitch
Hallaton
Slip
Sullivan
Sauer and Hertizan
Hell of Columbia
Fythisa Temple
Teruiar
Salvatore Dimisa
Tarceny
Rabbery
Dimies
Clement Tammearo
Lim
Dimisa
Anatelied
Cammarms
Webh Ani Chain
Webh Ani Chain, Paocked Hin Dwa
Res
Tuomas S. Aléri
Cenaus
Ortice
Johnt. Lanley
Stein Conotres
Meirill
Rapert
Assision
Cansué Bureau
Navy Department
Newberry
Bonaparte
New Berry
Washington
Federation of Liquor Dealers of
Eletric
Wattonkl Liquor Leagues
United State
Newark
Hugh F Fane
WD Barry
J” Leonard
Sheehan
Chal Hayden
Po Be Daly
Canonicus
Norfolk
Philadelphia
Hood's Sarsaparilla Cures Rheumatism By Correcting Blood Condition
The piece argues rheumatism lingers because the blood is acidic and needs correction. Hood's Sarsaparilla is claimed to have cured thousands by addressing the blood condition rather than relying on lotions or liniments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Gallaudet College Opens Forty First Year With 58 Men 45 Women
Two youths Willem Fichter and Jamad Reade were arrested for grand larceny after allegedly taking 84 dollars from their uncle Jesse Rye near Port Potton. Det Extes and Private Brisan reported the theft. Gallaudet College begins its forty first year today with about 58 male and 45 female students, continuing its mission as a leading institution for deaf education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Baird
Maury Rehoot
Mary Kealey
Aq Daufter
Jenes A
Houdini Challenge Ends With Escape From Box
Houdini accepts a packing department challenge from Bann Bone & Co. to be sealed in a heavy lumber crate and bound with nails and ropes. He communicates a night for the stunt, then frees himself from a complex iron apparatus before a crowd, later planning an escape from a paper bag contraption as part of a staged event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kann Song & Co
Houdini
Chase's
Bann, Bone & Co
Buey Corner
Shington
D. GC
Seals
Harry Moulin
Chase
Thotler
Mefibera
Trunka
Wu Anayver
Tye Meyer
Houdig
Libby
Houdini Willng
Kilelan & Co
Eight-Hour Law on All Public Works Expanded
President Roosevelt extends the eight hour workday rule to all government supervised public works. Commissioner Neill reports limited early effect but growing contractor compliance. Executive order directs departments to report over eight hours and to inform bidders of applicable statutes and orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulater Bay
Roostvelt
Charles P. Neli
Neill
Department of Justice
Theodore Roosevelt
Local Grocer Seeks Name Change for Easier Recall
Boon Brailov sky, a local grocer, applied to the District Supreme Court for leave to change his name to Lean Brill. He said he plans to become an American citizen and believes customers will remember the new name better, noting the difficulty of pronouncing his current name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Con Brailovsky
Boon Brailovsky
District Supreme Court
Lean Brill
Ha Hng
Italian Officers Visit War Ship Fieramasce in Washington
Italian naval officers led byRear Admiral Cal visited the Navy Department to pay respects to Secretary Bonaparte and Rear Admiral Verge. The Floramsea will remain at anchor about twelve days longer before sailing to New York and then Annapolis to study American naval training methods and remain in American waters all winter.
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Cruisar
Sieramasce Westerday
Navy Department
Bonaparte
Cnovérge
Bureau
Nevfastian
Cal
Lieut
Prier
FF. Whittlesey
United States
Washington
Smithsonian Institution
Wil
New York
Annapolis
Cail
American
Italians Observe Italian Day At Luna Park
Under the auspices of the unices Hallen Societies Italian Day will be observed at Luna Park today. The program features Italian games and sports and a concert by the Greater Washington Band playing Italian composers. Guests include Captain Franceges Roberto Mazzinghi of the Italian cruiser Floramosca and Admiral Call with staff, guided by Park Manager GUI through amusements along The Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unices Hallen Societies
Luna Park
Greater Washington
Franceges
Roberto Mazzinghi
Admiral Call
Manager Gui
Campaign for commander in chief of Spanish War Veterans
Gen Moulton of Chicago is expected to lead a strong bid for commander in chief at the convention in Washington the week of October 8. A local encampment committee will mobilize Eastern delegations with support from Maj Gen Harries and Gen John M Wilson for a grand parade tied to a Roosevelt appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Chicago
William Peacock
Regent
Uknois
Indiana
Minnesota
Kansas
Wisconsin
Washington
Fred S Hodgson
Girong Aght
Macfarjond
James PF. Oyster
Busingse Men's Association
George H Harries
District National Guard
John M. Wilson
Washington Board of Trade
Seatetary Peacock
Washington Bowls, Jr
Baltimore
Tifth
Maryland Volunteers
Spain
Roosevelt
Is Baltimore City a Maryland county or separate city
A subscriber questions whether Baltimore City is a Maryland county. The Post notes there is no Baltimore City County. Baltimore City is a standalone municipality with its own government, while Baltimore County surrounds the city. The county seat is Towson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Maryland
Baltimore City
Maryland Co. Md
Elias
Baltimore City County
Baltimore County
Ison
Jewish New Year Observed in Orthodox Churches
Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown and ends at sunset tonight with services across three local Jewish churches. Orthodox groups at Avotn isyasi Sif and G stresis north and Above Sholem on 17th Street northwest begin at 8 AM until noon with Shofar blasts and prayers. Rabbi Scllue Loch and Rabbi Ginsman will address congregations. Hosh Hashanah is celebrated like secular New Year with cake exchanges and well wishes, leading into Yom Kippur penitence at week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avatn Isyasi
Sif
Sholem
Rabin
Scllue Loch
Adath Israel
Ginsman
Hight Street
Abram Simon Wil
Louis Stern
Simon
Voluntesra
Steuart Will Briefly Names Heirs and Executors
The will of Charles A. Steuart dated February 9 1905 leaves the entire estate to his widow Flora R Steuart for life or widowhood, with division to children Marie B Pierce and Maurice W Steuart on widowhood or death. Executors are Marie Pierce and Miss Mary M Stewart. Maurice W Steuart receives a watch, a bean and a seal bearing the Steuart coat of arms. John T Doyle’s probate filing dated November 1 1905 grants widow Mary Doyle a life interest. $200 to each child. division among children at death. Patrick Grady estate names Penelope Grady as named beneficiary with Aldow as executrix. John Connell estate left to widow Crary B Connell who is to act as executrix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Steuart
Flora R Steuart
Marie B. Pierce
Maurice W. Stéwert
Pierce
Mary M. Stewart
Maurice W. Steuart
Steuart
John T. Doyle
Mary
Doyle
Swangens
Penalope
Grady
Gasole
Patrick Grady
Aldow
John Connell
Crary
Cannell
Connell
Children enjoy ride for Florence Crittenton inmates
Sixty women and children at the Florence Crittenton Mission were escorted on a three oclock automobile outing. An experienced chauffeur guided a motor car around the speedway and through residence streets while nurses from the mission’s training school accompanied them. The hour long trip brought delight to twenty two youngsters as drivers and nurses shared in the day’s activity. Later, shoppers were invited to new rug auctions at Wilson Mayers on G and H streets offering a wide selection of high grade rugs from Axminsters to Oriental varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Crittenton Mission
Nraning School
Mssion
Nurase
Fridar
Unclear Weather Bulletin From Washington Across Regions
Weather bulletin reports disturbances and showers across the Ohio Valley, Middle Mississippi, Missouri Valley, and Middle Rocky Mountain region. Thundershowers expected Thursday in Lower Missouri and Middle Mississippi Valleys with eastward drift toward the Middle Atlantic by Friday night. Winds vary along coasts with light to fresh southerlies offshore. Temperature changes minimal with several specific readings and river statuses noted for September 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dept of Agriculture
Washington
Uilo Valley
Ohio Valle
Eastest
South Atlantic
Mienissippi
Missouri Valley
Rocky Mountain
Missouri
Middle
Ohio Valley
Atlanta
New England
Middle-Adisnita
Atlantic
Saris Gull
Gower Lakes
Mer OConnel Arrives in New York from Washington
Mer OConnel president of the Catholic capacity of America arrives in New York aboard the steamer Crete from the Mediterranean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mer. O'Connel
New York
Mer
D. J. O'Connel
America
Washington
Mediterranean
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Mitchell Mum
Bryan Foel
Miners
A. F
Hickenlooper
Will
National Organization of Workingmen
Kann
Jake Cohn
Ernest Wolt
Samuel Ingle
Charles W. Enith
NM Powell
3 Inn, Sons & Co
Mr. Houdioi
Marine Band
Ireland
Godfro
Call
Fieramasce
Hosta
Mazzinghi
Gen. Moulton
Njoy
Lansburgh & Bro
7Th Street
8Th Street
Stuyvesant
Lf Woos Sanders & Stayman Co
Butetth
Harper Ferry
Fear
Atlante Gasett
Mathan
Galveston
Texo
Helena
Mont
Tedlengpoli
Ind
Oontanska City
Mar
Littis Rock
Merquerie
Orizeny
Mempile
Tan
al Washington
Peter Grogan
Seventh St
Bet. H and I
SALE
A. B. Chase
Bush & & Lane
Shes
Camp & Co
Huntington
Huntington Handsome
Ke & Son
Marton
Newman & Son
Davis & Sort
Steinway
Uprisht
E.F. Droop & Sons CO
Pennsylvania Ave
American Security and Trust Company
Fifteenth
Pennsylvania Avenue
Charles J. Bell
Randle Highlands
Capitol OF
U.S
CieMaea Eee
Capital Traction Company
Randle Aighlandu Cara
United States Realty Go
7Th St
Pa. Aves
H.W
Wilkens Sherry Auailty
Wilkens-Sheiry Printing CO
E Streets
Ricja
Miles Alfonso
Tharp
Berkeley
St. WW
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