Heavy Demands on L System Conductors Exposed in Hearing
Testimony details grueling entrance steps for Elevated Company staff from 1909 to 1902 era, including initial vaccination, $10 daily change funds, 179 rule knowledge, and tough on‑the‑job training. Conductors face injuries, delays, and suspensions for fare issues with little pay for accident reports.
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Boston
Malden
Charlestown
Feeney
Nesdale
Roxbury Crossing
East Boston Ferry
Storrow
J. Henry Neal
Sargol Tablet Promises Quick Weight Gain
An article advocates Sargol as a safe flesh-building supplement for thin people. It claims six chemistry-based elements improve digestion and red blood cell carrying power, with a typical gain of three to five pounds weekly when taken with every meal. Sold by druggists with a money back guarantee.
Mind Ahead of Muscles in School Hygiene Congress
The Permanent International Committee on School Hygiene approved arrangements for the fifth International Congress on School Hygiene to be held in Brussels in 1915. It is likely the congress sessions will be biennial rather than triennial going forward.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Permanent International Committee On
Permanent Bureau
Brussels
Permanent international committee adds new names from multiple nations
The committee lists Dr. John Stuart of Canada Dr. Wu Lien-Teh of China Dr. Perquet Dr. Gstettner and Dr. Altschal of Vienna Dr. Max Ober Blum of Finland Dr. Seltner of Germany Dr. Dressler of Nashville Tenn Dr. Terman of Stanford University Dr. McCurdy of Springfield Mass and Dr. Potter of Harvard University The bureau and Dr. Mathieu approved new members including M Demoër J C Orman and A Nyns of Brussels Dr Kirchner of Berlin and Dr Groma of Bolivia The congress debated the value of exercise for growing children with divergent views urging more open air activity or stronger mental development and citing speakers such as Dr Joseph Lee and Dr William Stecher Additionally Elizabeth Irwin urged mental classification in schools and the need for medical inspection reducing deaths and sickness among children An American Physical Education Association meeting was held alongside the congress with technical papers.
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John Stuart
Canada
Wu Lien- Teh
China
Perquet
Gstettner
Altschal
Vienna
Max Ober Blum
Finland
Seltner
Germany
Dressler
Nashville
Tenn
Terman
Stanford University
McCurdy
Springfield
Mass
Potter
Harvard University
Joseph Lee
Boston
William Stecher
Philadelphia
Stecher
Lee
Luther M. Gulick
Campfire Girls
J. W. Kine
Fort Dodge
Edgar Ll. Rand
George BE. Johnson
Pittsburg
Elizabeth Irwin
Committee On
New York City
Congress
Willard S. Small
Washington
William J. Galvin
Eleanor H. Johnson
New York
American Physical Educational Association
Thaw Case in Quebec: Jerome Seeks Premier’s Aid
Jerome pressed the Premier in Sherbrooke to influence immigration action against Thaw. Lord Ha dane's arrival in New York looms as officials shift focus. Thompson faces awaiting trial for aiding an undesirable to cross the frontier with possible bail debate looming.
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Sherbrooke
Jerome
Quebec
New York
Lord Hadane
Singland
Louis St. Laurent
Roger” Thompson
Thompson
St. Laurent
Mul«vena
Matteawan
Thaw
King’s Bench
Kennedy
Wilson Seeks Peace with Mexico Amid Diplomatic Talks
Officials in Washington express strong hope for a peaceful settlement with Mexico as Huerta's government and the United States exchange notes. President Wilson and Secretary Bryan pursue a practical, dignified arrangement while warning Americans abroad to evacuate if necessary. John Lind returns from Vera Cruz to relay concessions and pressures on both sides.
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Huerta
United States
Mexico
Wilson
Frederico Gamboa
John Lind
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Gamboa
Bryan
New Hope
Penn
Cornish
N. H
Congress
Wood
United States Army
War Department
Daniels
Navy Department
Mexican
Lind
Senor Gamboa
Republic
William Bayard Hale
Mr. Lind
White House
Americans in Mexico City Weigh Wilson Warning
Officials welcomed Lind’s back channel as negotiations may renew. Lind and Gamboa notes are printed. US aims to avoid a Huerta candidacy while offering a possible loan to stabilize Mexico’s finances. Wilson’s warning spurs exodus as Americans seek seaborne evacuation and asset protection.
U S Mexico to Resume Talks in Mexico City Tomorrow
In Mexico City on August 28 the United States and Mexico prepared to restart negotiations the next day. Officials indicated progress of talks and anticipated renewed discussions on key bilateral issues.
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Mexico City
United States
Mexico
Foreign Comment on Mexico Policy Sparks Mixed Reactions
London commentaries critique U S handling of Mexico with calls for moral and physical force. Pall Mall Gazette praises moral aims but questions effectiveness while Evening Standard blasts American diplomacy as amateurish. Provisional President Huerta and rebels remain in the spotlight as responses unfold.
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London
Pall Mall Gazette
Wilson
United States
Mexico
Huerta
Hague
Evening Standard
America
Dent HFtuerta Restores Order as Sole Power
Dent HFtuerta proves the only power capable of restoring order, taking decisive steps to stabilize the region and enforce calm amid rising tensions and unrest.
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Dent Hftuerta
German Press Attacks Wilson Over Mexican Policy
Berlin newspapers scoff at President Wilson's Mexican stance. Taegliche Rundschau accuses him of obstinacy and prentice hand tactics, while Deutsche Tageszeitung questions future policy and sees his embassy pullback as paving a pretext for intervention. Huerta non-candidacy criticized.
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Deutsche Tagesceitung
Rundschau
Wilson
Mexico
America
Huerta
Americans Leave Mexico As War Warning Spreads
Americans in Mexico heed President Wilson's warning to exit. Officials expect two weeks hence fewer than a thousand remain in the troubled country. About 10,000 have already left, with four thousand needing government aid from a $100,000 refugee fund. Most depart via east coast ports and the northern border, a thousand via the west coast.
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Mexico City
Wilson
Republic
Arnold Shanklin
State Department
Mexico
Washington
Bryan
B F Keith Buys Washington Theatre
It became known last night that B J Keith acquired by purchase the new million dollar Chase's Theatre in Washington D C and added it to his chain of 30 first class Vaudeville theatres located in principal cities east of Chicago.
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B. J. Keith
Washington, D. C
Chicago
Freckles vanish with ethine double strength treatment
A drugstore advertisement promises freckle removal with ethine double strength. It recommends one ounce nightly applications from Riker Jaynes Drug Stores and Houghton Dut ton Drug Dept with money back guarantee if no results.
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Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores
Houghton & Dutton Drug Dept
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