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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1908
Page
2
From manufacturing centers in New England and across the United States the Boston Post reports signs of renewed prosperity. The article outlines factory activity, employment gains, and rising demand as indicators of an improving economic outlook.
Attleboro and North Attleboro brace for a rush of Christmas orders as prosperity returns. Major firms including G. K. Webster Company and R. Blackinton & Co. begin night and overtime work. optimism from industry leaders cites a steady rise in business into spring, with Atlantic mills boosting output after slack periods.
Prosperity spreads through Trenton as orders flood potteries and a building boom starts. Charles Howell Cook reports new orders pouring in after Taft's election, predicting full employment until at least July Fourth. Trenton Potteries Company and other potteries expect busy plants. $50 000 in building permits and a surge in railroad freight cars mark broader growth.
Rhode Island industries from Providence report renewed activity in jewelry and textile sectors. Harry Cutler of the New England Manufacturing Jewellers and Silversmiths' Association cites improved sentiment and expected Taft election impact. Plants at Westerly, Lorraine, Clark Thread, and J and P Coats in Pawtucket resume full or extended hours, with others showings signs of rising orders and overtime work.
The National Association of Manufacturers predicts a large hiring surge as unemployment falls to meet rising demand. About 135 workers per factory are due by Dec 1, with half of its 3000 members planning to hire over 200000 additional workers overall. The estimate, based on 1900 census plant sizes, suggests total employment could rise by 650000.
Evidence shows United States Steel Corporation and nearby plants expect 1909 to be a peak year for steel. Through November 1 the Bessemer & Lake Erie line delivered 4,666,000 tons of ore, aiming to surpass last year’s 5,843,000 tons as total inflow into Pittsburg nears 11 to 12 million tons for the season.
Despatches to R G Dun indicate improved sentiment in business circles since the election. Large contracts previously held back are now placed. mills and factories increase capacity and demand for labor grows. Boston reports better business and firmer wool prices as confidence rises.
W. C. Brown of New York Central says railroads have ordered supplies and equipment totaling 31 million dollars. He predicts other lines will release orders aggregating 240 million dollars within days and notes steel industries could be kept busy a year at maximum if no more orders arrive.
Notices from Stevens cotton mills announce that starting Monday November 9 the carding spinning and weaving departments will operate nights as well as days. The company makes cotton quilts and employs 250 operatives.
Officials in South Bethlehem report election orders flowing in since Tuesday. Bethlehem Steel expects a notable rise in activity over the coming months. In Dover Delaware, Pennsylvania Railroad plans massive shops at Cape Charles. Dover Lumber and Milling wins contracts to build two large Diamond State Telephone Company structures.
Millville New Jersey, November 6. A second glass factory resumes full production and most firms now operate steadily. Manufacturers report improved conditions and strong expectations for ongoing activity.
Millville Pennsylvania November 6 large additions are being built to the rug factory and Manager J E Smith states that he has received many orders.
The full operation of the glass works at Cape May Court House has brought so many workmen to that town there is a house famine.
Newark N J Nov 6 The N R Worthington Company says its 5000 plus workforce will be at the Harrison plant by January 1. Lidgerwood Manufacturing Company makes a parallel announcement affecting about 2000 workers.
Fragmentary ad style note references eye problems such as red eyes and eyelids and mentions a product called Marine Eye Tonic with unclear wording. No verifiable details or outcomes are provided.
Kaiser is denounced by multiple sides after an interview with an unofficial Englishman in which he claims much of the credit for Britain’s Boer War victory. The remarks trigger sharp reactions across Berlin.
Maxmilian Harder lashes German audience calling for the Emperor to abdicate in strong terms. The German Conservative party issues a formal declaration from Baron Von Manteuffel and 10 leaders, warning that the Emperor’s remarks risk harming foreign policy and the empire’s reputation.
American Rhodes scholars dominated the varsity freshmen events in Oxford. R. E. Blake of Tennessee won the long jump with 19 ft 4 in, C. B. Spaulding of Arizona placed second with 18 ft 8.5 in, and G. E. Putnam of Kansas claimed the hammer throw with 143 ft 5 in, breaking all freshman records.
The sophomores trap freshmen in a 20 minute rush on campus with witnesses recalling marks on faces. Austin Fisher and other leaders are tracked to Cambridge and signed pledges to refrain. About 250 students expected to clash at Day Street corner tomorrow morning.
Worcester High School defeated Boston English High 6 to 0 at Worcester Oval. Upham’s punting kept Worcester out of danger as the hosts pushed to score on several drives, with Nutter credited for a touchdown and Upham for the goal. Attendance reached 900.
The Harvard freshmen meet Brown freshmen at 2:30 this afternoon on Soldiers Field. The Crimson squad demonstrates strong teamwork in the final game before facing Yale freshmen next Saturday in New Haven.
Mrs. Trina Shepte of Roxbury recounts in court how dragoons harassed her family in Russia to locate Jan Pouren. She describes threats and beatings by a militant society, noting refusals to reveal hiding places despite pressure.
E. H. Ruch won the Harvard handicap broad jump from scratch with 20 feet 63-4 inches. G. P. Gardner placed second with 4 inch handicap and 19 feet 10 1 4 inches. S. Lawrence was third at 19 feet 3 inches with 8 inch handicap. E. L. Parker won the pole vault with 28 inch handicap and 10 feet 7 inch vault. L Lawrence was second from scratch with 10 feet, W. A Dennis third with 6 inch handicap and 10 feet.
The steam ship Raven from Swansea to Portland with 1500 tons of Welsh coal is 20 days at sea and seven days overdue. The vessel departed Swansea and is en route to Portland.
An old home remedy promotes mixing Virgin Oil of Pine compound pure with glycerine and goog to treat colds and coughs. It claims a twenty four hour cold cure and urges purchasing genuine half ounce vials from Leach Chemical Co. Cincinnati Ohio rather than imitators.
The Duke of the Abruzzi, angered by reports of his engagement to Miss Katharine Elkins, told his aide that facts will end the rumors soon. His valet has been ordered to prepare for a journey.
Harvard Knitting Mills in Wakefield moves from a four day to a six day schedule after seven months. The plant, which produces hosiery and undergarments, employs about 6500 workers.
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