How to Avoid Strikes and Labor Harmony at Railroads
Officials of the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company met with union representatives in Bethlehem on Saturday to discuss employee complaints. The delegates reported many concessions granted, though not all demands, and called the agreement satisfactory. They hailed sustained conferences as a rule in railway circles, noting strikes have diminished and urging broader adoption of fair give and take in industry.
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Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Bethlehem
Newark Evening News
Transportation Inc
Department of Human Industry
Voting machines urged after large ballot rejection
A Dally State Gazette editorial from Trentn. argues voting machines could reduce ballot errors after 2750 votes were cast and rejected in a recent election. The piece contends adoption would minimize voter mistakes and deserve serious consideration.
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Dally State Gazette
Trentn
Bicycle prices for 1941 set by American Bicycle Company
The American Bicycle Company known as the trust lists 1941 prices for major wheel brands. Chainless wheels at 75 dollars, several makes at 60, 50 for this year’s model, wheels 50 for high grade, seconds 35, dowers 25. Independent makers largely follow suit, keeping prices high amid widespread industry distress.
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American Bicycle Company
The
Trust
Domino Craze Returns With Marlboro Matawan Contest
Ten Marlboro and ten Matawan players competed in a winter domino contest. Marlboro won by three games after nearly two thousand games were played. Wives hosted domino teas while players were out late. The countywide craze spread then waned in summer and revived again Friday at John Whitlock’s Matawan home with the same team counts as last year.
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Marlboro Township
Matawan
Marlboro
John Whitlock
Sea Bright Backs Ocean Boulevard Plan Endorsed
Sea Bright officials resolve to endorse the Long Branch Property Holders Association plan to build a boulevard from Highland Beach to Spring Lake. A committee including C. V. Shropshire, George B. Minton and Mayor Packer will cooperate.
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Sea Bright
Borough of
Long Branch
Highland Beach
Spring Lake
C. V. Shropshire
George B. Minton
Packer
Minot House Expansion Advances Public Hotel Plan
The Minot House on Third avenue, enlarged at a cost of 15000 dollars, is ready for plastering and will become a modern summer and winter hotel. An Otis electric elevator contract has been awarded, enhancing the city’s hotel district as the project nears completion.
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Minot House
Third Avenue
Ex Judge Hoffman Dies in Jersey City
Ex Judge Albert Hoffman died Saturday night in Jersey City. A longtime Democrat and former newspaper man, he was appointed Lay Judge of Hudson by Governor Abbott. The notice promises payment to the Jovaman.
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Albert Hoffman
Jersey City
Abbott
Hudson
Knights of the Golden Eagle Hold District Meetings
Grand Chief Arthur H. Hope of Asbury Park visits Atlantic City to lead a district meeting, with subsequent stops in Bridgeton Millville and Tuckerton. Warden Pitman Grove gatherings drew large crowds with a town band parade. Corinthian Commandery plans to resume meetings next week in Appleby Building Castle Hall and install officers elected in March.
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Arthur H. Hope
Asbury Park
Atlantic City
Knights of the Golden Eagle
Bridgeton
Millville
Tuckerton
Warden
Pitman Grove
Hope
Corinthian Commandery
The
Castle Hall
Appleby
New Departure Produces Exact Copy of Persian Beauty
A new process yields an exact copy of Astee's painting A Persian Beauty. Originals fetch $1000, yet flawless replicas will be given free to every reader of the Philadelphia Sunday Press next Sunday December 9. Sample sent to penadester. ordering in advance advised due to limited supply.
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Astee
Philadelphia Sunday Press
Bryan Man Proctor Bets On Platte Orator At Supper
F A Proctor of Bryan arranged a grand spread with Fees Bros for a party of five to celebrate the recent election. He wagered supper with Assessor Will O'Brien that the articulate speaker from the Platte would win. Attending the dinner were F A Proctor Assessor O'Brien Sergeant at Arms Frank Tantum Samuel Walter Fitzgerald and Washington Irving Woolley.
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F. A. Proctor
Fees Bros
Mr. Proctor
Bryan
Will O’brien
Platte
Assessor O'Brien
Frank Tantum
Samuel Walter Fitzgerald
Washington Irving Woolley
Rival primary meetings and local civic actions reported
One year ago today, rival Republican primary meetings took place at Park Hall. Two Neptune township executive committees were elected. Good Will Hose Company of West Park chose officers. Asbury Park Wheelmen hosted a concert at their clubhouse. Grocer R. C. Russell of Ocean Grove made an assignment.
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Park Hall
Neptune Township
Good Will Hose Company
West Park
Asbury Park Wheelmen
Two Trotters Killed in Thanksgiving Day Collision
Howard McIntyre of West Long Branch and Robert Pearce of Red Bank lost two trotting horses in a head on crash at Pleasure Bay during Thanksgiving races. Witnesses saw the sulkies overturn and the drivers injured as Dr. B Herbert and O Sank attended. office hours listed.
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Howard McIntyre
West Long Branch
Robert Pearce
Red Bank
Pleasure Bay
McIntyre
Pearce
McKinley Urges Debt Reduction and Trade Policy
President McKinley reports a deficit of 283 million for 1894–1899, with 1900 revenue surging to 567 million and expenditures at 487 million. He highlights gains in customs and internal revenue, substantial war and civil expense reductions, and calls Congress to cut internal revenue taxes by 30 million, including legacy bequests for educational and charitable purposes. He applauds the rise of national banks, a record foreign trade total over 2 billion, and urges a stronger merchant marine to boost U S shipping, industry, and wages.
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War Department
Navy Department
Congress
Norv
United States
Spain
Seaboard
Treasury sinking fund details in 1899 financial report
The secretary of the treasury reports sinking fund applications totaling 56 544 556 06. It estimates current year revenues at 580 million and expenditures at 500 million, with a projected surplus of 80 million. Cash on hand November 30 stands at 130 808 794 50, noting gold reserves and historical balances.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of
the Treasury
United States
Addressing Trust Evils and Philippine Governance
In this message the need for uniform national trust legislation and prompt federal action is urged. It outlines Philippine governance under U.S. sovereignty with amnesty, a Philippine commission, and progress toward civil administration, education, and development.
Address on Territorial Policy and Army Strength
President William McKinley outlines policy on Porto Rico and Cuba, calls for interior supervision of public lands, and details military needs. He notes troops in Cuba, Porto Rico garrisons, and a projected future force of 60,000 with authority to 100,000, plus native troops in the Philippines. He urges civil service funding, hall of public records, and labor protections under eight hour laws and arbitration.
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Congress
Porto Rico
Spain
United States
Cuba
Hawaii
Manila
Philippine Islands
Cube
Philippines
Taft Commission
Secretary of War
Adjutant General’s Department
Inspector General’s Department
Quartermaster’s Department
Subsistence Department
Pay Department
Ordnance Department
Signal Corps
Postal Service
Secretary of the Navy
Alaska
Hawaiian Islands
Civil Service Commission
the Public Service
Iani Wais
Washington
William S Kinley
Executive Mansion
Dec
One Man's Wisdom The Widow and The Bachelor Quip
A humorous dialogue from early 20th century press features a widow asking about matrimony and a bachelor joking about marriage. A butcher quip about a corner in pork and rising sausage prices adds light rural satire. The exchange reflects social ironies and regional character.
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Chicago Daily News
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Monmouth County
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Manning
Proctor
Jim
B. Herbert
ALP, & O
Baddie
McKinley
Albert J. Beveridge
Indiana
Beau Nash
Hooter
Senator Beveridge
Congress of the United States
Philippine Commission
MacArthur
Commission
Luzon
Mindanao
Negros
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