Rockefeller Foundation replies on aims and governance
The Rockefeller Foundation published replies to the US Industrial Relations Commission detailing its purpose, structure, and 103 million dollar endowment. It explains it is a distinct creation with its own funds, notes investments under a finance committee, and says neither principal distribution nor further gifts are guaranteed. It also explains conditions of John D. Rockefeller’s gift and the independence of the General Education Board.
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New York
Rockefeller Foundation
United States Commission On Industrial Relations
Industrial Commission
Rockefeller and
Sage Foundations
John D Rockefeller, Jr
Foundation
Rockefeller, Jr
Jerome Greene
Commission
Johyn D Rockefeller, Jr
Starr J Murphy
Jerome D Greene
Executive Committee
John D Rockefellars
General Education Board
International Health Commission
Free Advice to Sick Women From Lydia Pinkham Co
Women suffering from any form of female illness are urged to contact the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. private correspondence department in Lynn Massachusetts. Letters are read and answered by a woman in confidence. The firm promises confidentiality and offers free expert advice based on extensive experience. Women are invited to request a 30 page Text Book by mail, free of charge.
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Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Lydia‘ E
Lydia E. Pinkham
Rockefeller Foundation Industrial Relations Inquiry Purpose
The foundation states the inquiry aims to improve capital and labor relations, not assign blame. Mr King controls methods and scope, with no fixed limits, seeking practical results. The Health Commission focuses on eradicating hookworm, medical education, and public health. institute proposals emerged but were not pressed after King’s inquiry.
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King
Foundation
Colorado
Rockefeller Foundation
The
Health Commission
International Health Commission
China
Institute For Economic Research
King Bean
John D Rockefeller
Congress
Commission
No Work At Mani pal Lodging House Despite Readiness To Work
A New York report by John A. Kingsbury shows out of 1500 unemployed men at the Mani pal Lodging House about 80 percent are employable and over 50 percent eager to work yet the facility has no available jobs. One fifth are unfit due to health, some are vagrants by choice, and a third need treatment to restore labor capacity. Kingsbury notes drink and industrial conditions as suspected causes, and a committee led by John B Andrews is to seek ways to tailor work to each man’s needs.
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New York
Manipal
John A. Kingsbury
Commissioner of Charities
Kingsbury
Wkingsbury
John B Andrews
American Association of Labor Legislation
Sailors Saved From Wrecked Ship Alice Lord
The steamer York Castle arrived from Swansea with Captain Almer Kelly and five seamen of the three masted schooner Alice Lord. The vessel struck off Diamond Shoal near Hatteras on January 17 after departing Jacksonville on January 7. Crew endured five days adrift with little water and food, then were rescued by the Mombassa and transferred to the York Castle on January 20. Captain Kelly injured. Alice Lord 231 tons, built 1907 at Millbridge, hail Bangor.
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New Lok
York Castle
Swansea
Almer Kelly
Alice Lord
Jacksonville
New Bedford
Kelly
Jacksons Ile
Osborn Hasel
Mombassa
Mombasse
Havre
Traises
Bangor
Millbridge
Democrats Push Ship Purchase Measure In Senate Debates
Washington January 24 The Senate will consider the government ship purchase bill as amended and approved by the Democratic caucus on Saturday The measure is urged as a party issue by Senate leaders with Kern promising action within weeks Republican opponents say they will have full opportunity to offer views Some Democrats including Vardaman Hardwick Camden Bankhead Hitchcock oppose the bill and Senator Roct warned of speaking on the measure tomorrow
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Washington
Senate
Mageuty
Kern
Vardamin
Office Workers Benefit From Proper Glasses
An adv. from A KH Hawkes Co. urges scholars to protect sight while working. A properly fitted pair of glasses relieves strain, improves comfort, and saves eyes, emphasizing diligent care for those performing office tasks. It cites a shop at 14 Whitehall as the place to obtain eyewear.
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KH Hawkes Co
Opnclans
Whitehall
Shriners Benefit Draws 17000 To Atlanta Auditorium
Thousands of Atlantans filled the Auditorium on Sunday for a charity film show aiding Shriners and financing Yaarab patrol travel to Seattle. From 1 PM to 11 PM estimates put attendance at at least 17,000, with baskets near entrances collecting generous donations. O P Hall and J E L Marentette selected top pictures, following a prior fundraiser that raised $709 for the poor.
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Atlanta
O P Hall
J EL Marentette
Motion Picture Trades’ Club
New York
Prohibition Campaign Launched in Louisiana
An active prohibition campaign began in New Orleans under the Anti Saloon League of Louisiana with national advocates directing efforts. They will deliver addresses across the state throughout the week to promote the movement.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Anti-Saloon League of Louisiana
Che State
Atlanta Steel declares 2 percent dividend on 750000 stock
Thompson K. Glenn, president and GM, announced Atlanta Steel Company has declared a 2 percent dividend on its 750000 stock, with $15000 in checks mailed to stockholders on Saturday. The company reported 900 workers now, after cutting to 20 earlier in December.
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Atlanta
Thomas K. Glenn
Atlanta Steel Company
Distressed Italian Steamship Angelo Parodi Off Hatteras
The revenue cutter Itasko is standing by the Italian steamship Angelo Parodi in distress in a southerly gale about 350 miles off Cape Hatteras. Radiogram lists position as latitude 36 31 north and longitude 72 13 west. The Parodi is a 2488 ton steamer.
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Newport
R. I
Itasko
Angelo Parodi
Cape Hatteras
Naval
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John D. Fund
U.S
William Lyon MacKensie King
Ottawa
Peachtree and
Becatur Sts
Peachtree St
Shriners
Barna
Griffing
Macclenny
Florida
WAL
Satsuma
Brothers Jacksonville
V. Forsyth
Paris
Chamberlin-Johnson-DuBose Co
South
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