The Men Behind Hearst
Q P in October World's Work notes Hearst's rise through a publicity machine. Three men Arthur Brisbane Solomon Carvalho and Clarence J Shearn drive the myth and influence, while Hearst gains public credit and salaries. Hearst's name dominates major papers and political actions in multiple cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Randolph Hearst
Q. P
Coal Trust
Ice Trust
Beef Trust
Hearst
Mr Hearst
New York
Chicago
Boston
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Congress
Arthur Brisbane
Solomon
Carvalho
Clarence J Shearn
Brisbane
Sheare
Housekeeping as a Broad Field and the Earthquake Test
A reflection on housekeeping as a broad skill set including marketing, catering, cooking, laundry, and management. It cites a San Francisco earthquake tale of a woman who kept composure, cooked, swept, and organized a flight from home, illustrating the ideal housekeeper’s poise amid catastrophe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
San Francisco
Margaret E. Sangster
Woman’s Home Companion
Lincoln Party Platform Aims at Rhode Island Reform
The Lincoln Party, formed by the Committee of Independents, campaigns to elect Robert H. S. Goddard as U S Senator. It opposes the Boss system, seeks constitutional reforms, expanded governor powers with veto, and direct nomination of candidates by the people to weaken political dictatorships and restore government by the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Party
Committee of Independents
Robert H. S. Goddard
United States
Republic
General Assembly
Rhode Island
Rhode Islanders
How the Filipino Works in The Philippines article
In October Worlds Work Hamilton Wright cites a scene from a Philippines development piece. A construction firm started with about five hundred workers on Monday but only one hundred fifty reported Tuesday, then about three hundred Wednesday. The Filipino workers asked for payment only for the work done and resisted strict timing until the superintendent warned of discharge for two consecutive days of absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Wright
Philippines
Senor
Filipino labor colony ends in relocation plan
Workers faced fatigue and apathy until a noon peso payment and a daily food vendor improved productivity. Weeks later mass desertions occurred as families drew workers home. The policy shifted to relocate labor camps nearer facilities, with churches schools cockpits dances and stores nearby. A railway safety warning and a playful aside about escaping automobiles appear in the fragment.
Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar Cough Syrup
A brief notice promotes Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar cough syrup as a remedy for coughs and colds. It claims the original laxative formula contains no opiates and is sold by W H Battington. The ad emphasizes relief and product origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
W H. Battington
CAPTAIN SLOCUM LECTURE AT Y M C A HALL
Captain Joshua Slocum of the Spray spoke at Rockwell Hall in a long entertaining lecture about his three year world voyage in an 8 foot sloop. He described encounters with South Seas natives, a near capsizing off Patagonia, and his habit of leaving unnailed items on deck after returning home. Proceeds to the Y M C A debt fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwell Hall
Joshua Slocum
Slocum
South Seas
Patagonia
Bristol Probate Court appoints administrator for James Lawder estate
On September 17 1006 John W Best was appointed by the Bristol Probate Court as administrator of the estate of James Lawder late of Bristol deceased. He has given bond as required and all persons with claims against the estate are notified to file them with the clerk within six months from the first advertisement dated 9 21 28 10 5.
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Robate
Bristol
Antonio Vessella
Lena Vessella
Bristol Prince
Herbert F. Bennett
Jerome B Greene
Brstol
Eyust
Jerome B. Greene
Town of
Elizabeth Hamill
John Jo Hughes
Katherine A Hamill
Slocum
George
James Lawder
John W. Best
Biol
Stephen W.church
Rebecca A. N. Church
Robert Kirkwood
Noti
Merk
Annie M. Kirk Wood
Executors Named for Abby F Miller Estate in Bristol
Sept 18 1006 notice states Probate Court appoints Charles L Miller and Hope F Miller as executors of Abby F Miller late of Bristol deceased with bond filed all claimants must file claims at the office by the first advertisement date 9 14 21.
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Robert H . Goddard
William L Hodgman
John Doran
James H Higgins
Frank B. Reynolds
Charles Sisson
Sam H. Bullock
My Falls
S. Golden 12
State Street
Ae Se
Sweem
AEBS
John Ducan
Belvedere
G. W. Simmons
Emma E. Carey
Constitution Street
Captain Slocum
Robate Court
Eva May Cole
Frank M Dimond
Nathaniel Lawless
Charles F. Sanford
Rebecca Smith
Frances Magee
Nehemiah Cole
Arthur O'Leary
County of
Mount Hope Park
Callender, McAuslan & Troupe Company
Samuel W. Church
King Fisilio
Metacom Avenue
Mount Hope
Bassett & Raymond, Attys
R. I
Seoler
Aare
Ellestein L. West
Lewis
William L. West
Bristol Phoenix
Poesy
Sarah A- Murray
Philo W. Cady
Sarah A.murray
Ward
Bristol Phenix
Schenck
Mandrake
J. H. Schenck & Son
Philadelphia
George 4. Peck
Burnside Memorial Building
Alliance
H. Peck
Bristol, R
Abby F. Miller
Charles L. Miller
Hope F. Miller
Elizabeth R. Summons
Elizabeth R. Simmons
George Waters Diman
W. Fred Williams
Herbert
Bennett
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