Schwab pledges Bethlehem steel plant to nation aid
New York December 22 Charles M Schwab chairman of Bethlehem Steel pledged the Bethlehem plant as a national asset and offered it for government use if needed He claimed Bethlehem's 1000000 ton annual output would outpace Krupps and cited plans to add 16 inch guns for new battleships He praised American industry and urged loyalty while noting wage growth and employment rising from 23000 in 1915 to 70000 in 1916 with payroll surging from 22500000 to 72000000 dollars annually
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New York
Charles M. Lchwab
Bethlehem Steel Co
Lotus Club
Great Bidance
Bethlehem
Krupp
Eesen
Germany
Schwab
Navy Department
United States
Mr. Schwab
Lotos Club
Frank A.mee
Club
EU G. Grace
Bethlehem Co
Uel Insull
Mitchell A. Nell
Samuel Untermyer
Presidtes A. Farrell
United Steel Corporation
Archibald Johnstone
Melville B. Stone
Arthur Brisbane
J. Hartley Manners
Luke D. Staple
Dr. Henry
Pritchett
J. C
Bethlehem Company
Grace
Europe
Fea
Scholab
Lawre
Lawrence
Andrew Carnegie
Veale
Charley
Bchwab
UN Us Labor
America
One Day to Christmas Service Push at Local Store
A local store urges staff to deliver top service as Christmas rush nears. Management stresses constant readiness, enthusiasm, and complete supplies so shoppers have what they need. Express merchandise has arrived, promising gifts that exceed expectations.
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Express
Bethlehem Steel and U S war needs in 1910s plan
Bethlehem Steel executives describe wartime production efforts, armor plant proposals, and cost strategies while arguing for government access to plants at fair operating costs. They tout plans to build a 16 inch gun plant, emphasize shipping dominance, and urge lower Panama Canal tolls for American ships to bolster national industry and wage standards. The speech notes future peacetime demand, a shift toward non ordnance products, and optimism about continued US steel growth.
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United States
Europe
Navy Department
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Panama Canal
Bethlehem Steel
Bethlehem
Berlin Peace Offer Answered in Petrograd View
Petrograd reports the German peace proposals sent via the American embassy to the foreign office have been deemed adequately answered by Russia and its allies. The official reply will be formal and contain no new points, reiterating past sentiment. It rejects the proposal for vagueness and lack of sincerity.
Peace Time Ripeness Amid Wilson Note Commentary
Professor Ellery C. Stowell of Columbia University says President Wilson chose the psychological moment to urge belligerents to state their peace terms. He argues public opinion may hinder concessions, and notes the Hague convention permits neutral mediation. Henry L. Stimson cautions officials not to embarrass the administration. A New York Times rep shows the note to Jacob H. Seibitt, who calls it a beautiful expression by Wilson. Bertha Cadalak, 1.5, dies from burns in Raysenne hospital after a pail spill.
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Wilson
Ellery C. Stowell
Columbia University
Stowell
Lloyd George
United States
Germany
Great Britain
Patrione
Russia
France
Hague
Wilsons Ton
Holy Alliance
Europe
League
Henry L. Stimson
Jacob H. Sebitt
New York Times
Schiff
Woodrow Wilson
DIED COOK Elizabeth widow of Michael Cook funeral slated
Elizabeth Cook widow of Michael Cook died in this city on Wednesday December 20 1916. Funeral from her daughter Mrs Edward Oberts 1636 Main street Saturday December 23 at 8 30 am then from St Augustine's church for a solemn high mass at 9 o'clock. Burial at St Michael's cemetery. T 21 d
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Elizabeth
Michael Cook
Edward Oberts
Main Street
St. Augustine’s Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Frieda
Fienney Allen Wheeler
Morttary
August G. Baker
Stratford Avenue
Lakeview Cemetery
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Bertha Cadalak
New Jersey
Rayenne City Hospital
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