Wages Rise At Pennsylvania Railroad In 10 Percent Advance
The Pennsylvania Railroad has voluntarily raised wages by 10 percent across its system, following an earlier smaller increase. The company cites higher living costs and suggests other rail and transportation firms may follow, with coal strike arbitration likely to bring similar gains. The move is presented as a response to the broad rise in prices for necessities, outpacing wage growth across industries.
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Pennsylvania Isroad
Pennsylvania Railroad
Must the United States Maintain Armed Peace
The editorial argues against Roosevelt's call for a war ready state and insists the US should rely on its vast resources and pensions rather than expanding military power. It contends a strong army and navy are unnecessary for peace and cites relative global arms. It asserts the republic’s strength lies in reserves and fiscal prudence, not perpetual armed preparedness.
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United States
Republic
Roosevelt
New York Chamber of Commerce
Spain
China
Germany
France
Russia
England
Italy
Austria
Markham critiques Peary Arctic race for knowledge not glory
The article reports St Clements R. Markham of the Royal Geographical Society condemning Peary’s pole chase as wasteful. He urges Arctic exploration to prioritize seafloor soundings, temperatures, and depths over dog sled expeditions, while acknowledging ambition fuels exploration.
Expeditions and Reduced Contributions to Knowledge
A fragment notes that expeditions have declined and contributions to the body of knowledge from those regions have diminished. It highlights a shift in exploration activity and scholarly output over time.
Recognition of union rights in coal talks seen as key
President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers argues that miners must have recognized spokesmen to present grievances and supervise their trade affairs, equal to stockholders in coal companies. The strike commission is expected to define this bargaining basis, with wages and hours secondary to the conference framework.
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Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Anthracite Coal Prices Spark Boston Arrival Debate
Anthracite coal from Pennsylvania mines begins arriving in Boston amid demand shortfalls. The public questions why prices stay at nine dollars a ton while Philadelphia tidewater is five and New York retail asks six fifty. Dealers cite speculation and operator schedules as factors.
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Pennsylvania
Boston
Anthracite Trust
Tidewater
Philadelphia
New York
Streetcar Tracks and City Nerves Fray at Berkey
Observant Citizen notes treacherous curve from Boylston to Tremont on wet days with heavy cars needing sanding. Collected complaints on subway car withdrawals at Boylston Berkeley corner and Berkeley bridge delays. Mentions funeral attended by John Witherell at the Museum and tips about Roxbury telephone troubles. Also recounts a chilling walk near McLean Hospital and a new appointment for Helen P. Nelson as official stenographer for the Superior Court.
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Boylston
Tremont Streets
Columbus Avenue
Boylston and
Berkeley Streets
Berkeley Street
Kkee
Helen P. Nelson
Court Street
Superior Court
Aks Bill Bailey and the Kansas Mansion Bet
A spoof on a governor election in Kansas features Willis J. Bailey promising to marry a Kansas girl and occupy the new governor’s mansion. The piece mocks the bachelor governor candidate while urging Kansas women to demand a wife from his ranks. Also contains a satirical hunting diary about President Roosevelt and bear encounters on the Little Salmon River with dramatic wrestling and campfire recollections.
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Kansas
Willis J. Batley
Willis
Bailey
Bill Bailey
Little Sunflower River
Uena
Mississippi
L. A
Roosevelt
Mr. Fish
Illinois Central Railroad
Hoke Collier
Cortelyou
Stealthy Steve Traps Duke in Waldorf Residence
Stealthy Steve of the Six-Eyed Sleuth infiltrates Duke de Dummychamp at the Waldorf Astoria posing as a plumber. He reveals his true identity, accuses the duke of murder and theft, and the duke challenges a duel as the detective seizes control of the confrontation. The chapter ends with a spring action starting.
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Steve Brope
the Walert
Waldorf Astoria
Steve
Duke de Dummychamp
Fifth Avenue
Vanderbilt
Waldorf
Warm November Day Brightens Chicago Morning Thirty Years On
In dreary mid November sun guests stroll without coats as Commons crowds enjoy June like warmth. Coal dealers and the poor note the brief respite while squirrels play on the grass. Later in Chicago a late afternoon wedding unites George H H Jenney and Mrs Lamartine Taylor at St Peter's on Belmont Avenue. Mrs Taylor had returned from years in India, China and Japan.
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Chicago
George HH. Jenney
Lamartine Taylor
Boston
St. Peter's Church
Belmont Avenue
Jenney
Marquette
George Ade
Taylor
India
China
Japan
The Interrupted Sermon by the Rising Preacher
The Rev. Howard Mortimer contemplates a church call from Dr. Livingstone while preparing a sermon. A somnolent pew dweller unsettles him, but revelation about the man’s true interest leads to Mortimer delivering a stronger sermon that evening and earning a well deserved call amid Gladys Livingstone’s hopeful expectations.
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Howard Mortimer
Livingstone
Mortimer
First Church
Mr. Mortimer
Dr. Livingstone
Prudential Committee
Howard
Carleton
Gladys Livingstone
To the Editor of the Post Letter Box
A reader defends a young Boston Normal School graduate teacher against Mrs. Duff at a school committee meeting. The writer, BE. J. R., praises the teacher as competent, accomplished, refined, and deserving fair treatment in the paper.
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Post
Largest and Best Overcoat Stock in City
The store appeals to costumers by offering a wide range of overcoats priced from ten to forty five dollars. It promises not just a sale but a broad selection of quality coats at low prices, inviting patrons to browse leisurely and compare grades.
Replies to Mrs Duff Defend Newly Appointed Charlestown Teacher
A former associate teacher writes to defend a newly appointed Charlestown district educator. She rejects claims of ignorance, praises the teacher’s training in mineralogy and geography, and notes a respected family background of teachers and musicians. The letter defends the teacher against Boston School Board criticisms and urges fair treatment.
Planning another dash for the pole
New York Nov 14 Lieutenant Feary an Arctic explorer drew criticism from Sir Clements Markham president of the Royal Geographical Society at an Arctic Club banquet. Markham argued a pole voyage should advance knowledge not be a race to the pole.
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New York
Feary
North Pole
Clements R. Markham
Royal Geographical Society
Arctic Club
University Club
Clements
Pole
Sir Clements
Peary
Peveary
H. L. Bridgman
Mean Measure and Sift for Pastry Flour Hearts and Tea Punch
Post's Illustrated provides a recipe for a light pastry dough using sifted flour salt sugar soda butter eggs and sour cream, rolled to half inch thick and cut into shapes then sugared and baked. Also a tea punch recipe mixes strong tea sugar lemon juice orange slices strawberries and Appolinaris water with optional berries and preserved fruit. Authored by Alice E. Whitaker.
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Alice E. Whitaker
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