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September 28, 1908
The Laramie Republican
Laramie, Albany County, Wyoming
What is this article about?
In New York on Sept. 28, the first national convention of the unemployed began, with delegates arriving by freight cars, trains, or roads. J. Eads How, the 'millionaire hobo' from St. Louis, organized and welcomed them. Discussions focused on 'The Health of the Unemployed.'
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New York, Sept. 28.--An extraordinary gathering began in this city today, made up of delegates who came on brake beams of freight cars, blind baggage and express trains, or straggled in over dusty roads. They profess to represent the country's workless and constitute "the first national convention of the unemployed."
How Welcomes Delegates.
J. Eads How of St. Louis, known as the "millionaire hobo," planned the convention and welcomed the delegates as they arrived. "The Health of the Unemployed," was the principal subject of discussion at today's session.
New York, Sept. 28.--An extraordinary gathering began in this city today, made up of delegates who came on brake beams of freight cars, blind baggage and express trains, or straggled in over dusty roads. They profess to represent the country's workless and constitute "the first national convention of the unemployed."
How Welcomes Delegates.
J. Eads How of St. Louis, known as the "millionaire hobo," planned the convention and welcomed the delegates as they arrived. "The Health of the Unemployed," was the principal subject of discussion at today's session.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Unemployed Convention
Millionaire Hobo
New York Gathering
Workless Delegates
Health Discussion
What entities or persons were involved?
J. Eads How
Where did it happen?
New York
Story Details
Key Persons
J. Eads How
Location
New York
Event Date
Sept. 28
Story Details
Delegates representing the unemployed gathered in New York for their first national convention, arriving via freight cars, trains, and roads. J. Eads How organized and welcomed them, with discussions on the health of the unemployed.