Two Billion? Population Near Hundred Million Milestone
Washington reports diverging estimates on when the United States crosses 100 million residents. Census geographer C D Sloane projects 100,000,059 by 4 pm on April 2, 1915, while Treasury actuary J McCoy cites 100,016,000 on February 1 and a 1920 population near 109 million using second-difference methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
C. D. Sloane
Census Bureau
J. §. McCoy
Treasury Department
Alaska
Hawaii
McCoy
Treasury
Inexpensive Calif Expositions Tour by Burlington Route
Advertises a personally conducted through car trip to California via Denver and Salt Lake City with scenic routes and no extra charge in Colorado. Promotes moderate cost travel for average travelers under personal escort, with contact details for Alex Stocks New England Passenger Agent at Boston office.
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California
Denver
Salt Lake Cuy
America
Colorado
Burlington
Alex Stocks
New England
Washington St
Boston
Charities Backed by Perkins Testimony In New York Inquiry
George W. Perkins Daniel Guggenheim and E. J. Berwind testified today before the Federal Commission on Industrial Relations. They discussed philanthropy by major industrialists and the roots of industrial unrest amid probes into large charitable organizations and their influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George W. Perkins
United States Steel Corporation
International Harvester Company
J. P. Morgan & Co
Daniel Guggenheim
American Smelting and Refining Company
E. J. Berwind
Federal Commission On Industrial Relations
Business Leaders Discuss Labor Reform and Social Policies
Mr. Perkins cites the Sherman Act as hindering U S industry and backs federal control of labor groups with cooperation over competition. He prefers big business aiding workers, opposes philanthropies expanding oversight, and supports regular foundation reporting. Guggenheim pushes death taxes on fortunes, unemployment programs, and industrial democracy while noting socialist ideas. Berwind testifies on coal labor conditions. Tomorrow’s witnesses include Samuel Gompers, Henry Ford, and C P Neill.
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Mr. Perkins
United States
Mr. Guggenheim
Berwind
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Henry Ford
Detroit
C. P. Neill
United States Commissioner of Labor
Minister Sullivan Endorsed by Several Critics
James M. Sullivan American minister to the Dominican Republic drew praise from former Governor Fort of New Jersey John G Gray of Delaware and James K McGuire ex mayor of Syracuse at an inquiry led by Senator elect Phelan into his fitness for the post.
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New York
James M. Sullivan
Dominican Republic
Fort
New Jersey
John G. Gray
Wilmington
Del
San Domingo
James K. McGuire
Syracuse
Phelan
California
Sullivan minister in San Domingo inquiry raises tensions
McGuire says he sought contracts in San Domingo after Sullivan’s appointment and admits a favorable word from the minister could aid negotiations though no contracts were secured due to a ministry change. Fort notes an informal probe into Sullivan’s conduct. Gray admits recommending Sullivan to Bryan and denies financial motives amid links to Banco Nacional interests in San Domingo.
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McGuire
Sullivan
San Domingo
Fort
Bordas
John G. Gray
Bryan
Gray
William C. Beer
Atorney
Banco Nacional
Protestant Churches News Items Recap and Talks
Miss Isabel Crawford spoke to the Woman's Home Missionary Society in Wakefield about graphic experiences. Dr William H van Allen will discuss The Scottish Lowlands at the Church of the Advent this evening. Burial for Rev A Judson Rich's fural was held at 15 Golden Street Belmont. The Dorchester Temple Baptist Church will hear Alfred H Isaac on The Church and the Unchurched next Sunday. Bishops and preachers gathered for the Diocese of Massachusetts Provincial Synod with Bishop Robert Codman presiding.
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Isabel Crawford
Woman’s Home Missionary Society
First Baptist Church
Wakefield
Scottish Lowlands
William H. van Allen
Church of the Advent
van Allen
A. Judson Rich
Goden Street
Belmont
George Hale Reed
Fairhaven
Mt. Auburn Cemetery
Alfred H. Isaac
Dorchester Temple Baptist Church
Washington and
Welles Streets
Mr. Isaac
Diocese of
Masachusetts
New England
Robert Codman
Maine
Peg O' My Heart Closes Run In Boston
Morosco production Peg o My Heart ends its run Saturday after John Cort cannot extend contracts in Providence. Ticket holders may exchange for remaining performances or transfer to John Cort's What's Going On? at Park Square, or receive a refund.
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John Cort
Boston
Morosco
Providence
Mr. Cort
Mr. Morosco
Peg
Park Square Playhouse
General Wood Calls for Larger Prepared Militia
Lieutenant General Leonard Wood urged strengthening the militia to 200,000 with more officers, citing Switzerland as a model for preparedness. Mayor Curley and Governor Walsh praised the Massachusetts militia as a bulwark of liberty as about 400 attended the Ninth Regiment dinner at Copley Plaza.
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Leonard Wood
United States Army
Ninth Regiment
New York
Switzerland
Australia
Wood
Mexico
General Wood
Charles H. Cole
West Point
Walsh
Massachusetts Militia
New Jeune Fille Suits With Fur Trim and Military Collar
Filene's offers a misses suit line named Jeune Fille with diagonal whipcard, fur trimmed collar, and a deep yoke skirt. Styles use broadcloth, skunk raccoon cloth belt, tabs, and cloth buttons, featuring a new pocket and military collar for versatile wear.
New Coats At Substantial Prices Amid Fashion Push
Colorful wartime fashion listing details Misses coats priced at 12.50 to 25 with options in boucle, cheviot, chinchilla, zibeline and fur accents. Descriptions note belted, lined, velvet collars, and varied silhouettes across several models.
Coats Offered at Deep Discounts in Clearance Sale
Shop a wide selection of coats at deeply reduced prices with former prices listed from seven fifty to fifteen dollars. Inventory includes multiple styles and sizes, with a focus on value and clearance availability.
Shoe Savings on Misses and Girls Boots
Advertised boots with markdowns for misses and girls including brown campus boots and cloth top patent boots with price reductions from $4 to $2.50 and $2.15 for gun metal lace and high cut styles. Stock ranges 2 to 7, 24 to 7, 23 to 6, and 114 to 2.
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Filene
Crepe de Chine Waists for Misses Now
Crepe de Chine waists announced in three prices from 1.95 to 3.95. Styles include set in sleeves Venise collar ends black ribbon wrist bows and decorative tucks. Scarcity noted with a price rise warning.
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