Edison rebuilds after fire aims for steel and concrete plants
Thomas A Edison, age 84, woke after a night of work to plan a rebuilding of his West Orange plant. He reported using self insurance to cover losses and predicted 3,500 layoffs among 7,000 workers, with many kept on for rebuilding. He emphasized steel windows and mesh glass in new construction. Industry leaders attended a conference with Edison and his son Charles.
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Boxer Eddie Santry 38 Birthday Honoree in Illinois Legislature
Edward M. Santry, elected last month to the Illinois Legislature from a Chicago district, turns thirty-eight today. The former featherweight champion is expected to push a boxing bill to improve the sport’s standing in Illinois, joining other ex-boxers in politics and noting earlier leaders like John Morrissey and Eddie Marron in public office.
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Du Pont Gunpowder Empire Marks 51st Birthday
T Coleman du Pont renowned as the gun powder king turns fifty one today. The Du Pont family, prominent in explosives and munitions, traces its American powder legacy to Bleuthare Irenee du Pont and Eleuthere du Pont who built mills on the Brandywine and shaped industry through the 19th century.
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