Law rence Strike Prompts Governor to Seek Full Inquiry
Governor Foss calls for a sweeping investigation into the Lawrence factory strike. He urges legislative committees or a commission to compel witnesses and papers, probe wage cuts and labor conditions, and assess tariff effects on American labor, with immediate action urged.
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Holman
Joint Committee On
Morrill
Haverhill
Senate
United States
General Court
Lawrence
Eugene N. Foss
Strikers Consider Statewide Move as Hunger Grows in Lawrence
Ettor urged two meetings of strikers in Lawrence warning of action if no settlement by Friday. Haywood spoke urging unity. Ettor to address Fanueil Hall in Boston for support. Hunger pangs spread among 20 000 strikers as blame for conditions is laid on William M Wood of the American Woolen Company.
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Lawrence
Ettor
Boston
Foss
William M. Wood
American Woolen Company
William D. Haywood
Haverhill
Dudley Holman
Joseph J. Etter
Industrial Workers of the World
Holman
Young’s Hotel
Willam D. Haywood
Workers of the World
Attorney Roewer
Liggett’s
Baltimore
Syracuse
Buffalo
Troy
Toronto
Detroit
Columbus
Paterson
New England
Hall & Lyon Co
Home Remedy Promises Quick Relief From Catarrh
An 1880s style notice urges readers to mix glycerine whiskey and pine oil for catarrh relief, claiming rapid throat and nasal relief and purified breathing. The piece advises checking Leach Chemical Company Cincinnati labels for purity and cites broad benefits and safety. It also covers ongoing labor unrest with strike leaders warned to prevent violence and relief efforts expanding for strikers.
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Leach Chemical Company
Cincinnati
Ohio
Dresses and Patterns Sale Listing
A catalog style sale listing dresses by fabric and price. Includes muslin, gingham, white, embroidered linen, wool panama, serge, silk wash, bot trimmed batistes and silk messaline options with prices ranging from 2.50 to 18.50. The items emphasize women's dress styles and fabric varieties available.
Court martial held as troops face starvation fears
A vast army of strikers faces possible starvation as troops stay at posts indefinitely. The provisional regiment guarding the city raised discipline to the top, and today held its first court martial at the armory. Seven cases were disposed of including James J. Manning of G Company discharged for disobedience and violation of the 324 article of war. Officials of the State police have
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James J. Manning
G Company
Sixth Regiment
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Promise
This old advertisement claims a ointment from a druggist will refund money if it fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days. The price is 50 cents.
Defends Mr Wood in Open Letter to Governor’s Secretary
Jonh N. Cole publishes an open letter defending William M. Wood of the American Woolen Company. He argues the governor’s comments misstate dividends and notes Wood’s wage increases, worker housing improvements, and investment in Lawrence mill communities over the past decade.
Notable 1912 Letter Cited on Commonwealth Respect
Letter tone states the author’s stance on a public matter and criticizes the recipient’s actions. The dated writing references justice to the commonwealth and defends integrity against insinuations tied to ancestry and position. The author signs with a formal closing and Jan 2, 1912.
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Commonwealth
Cascarets: A Gentle Daily Bowel Helper For Seniors
An advertisement urges folks past fifty to use Cascarets to keep bowels active. It argues aging slows digestion and likens bowels to muscles, promoting Cascarets as a mild, natural nightly tonic costing 10 cents per box and safe to use regularly.
Home brew kidney and bladder remedy claimed to cure
An alleged at home prescription promises relief for kidney and bladder trouble with fluids of juniper berries balmwort and hypophosphites. It claims someone can mix the brew, take teaspoonfuls before meals and at night, with reported rapid cure of back pain frequent urination and rheumatic symptoms.
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Walter Parker
Pacific Mills
Cosmopolitan Theatre
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Haywood
O’callaghan
Washington Street
O'Callaghan Company
Lymansville
Tyree
J. & Tyree
Washington, D. C
Fyree's
POWDE
Quimby’s
Portland ST
MR. Wood
Jonh N. Cole
Dudley M. Holman
State House
Mass
Lawrence Mills
Wood
Massachusetts
We Are
Rexell
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Washington and Avon Sts
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