05 Jan 1917
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Butler County Press
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1917
Page
1
W. C. Carter argues railroad wage data show high monthly earnings only through long hours and overtime. He cites engineers earning over 200 dollars and firemen over 125 in October, noting efficiency losses from overloading trains and slower speeds, while urging eight hour days to reduce overwork and safety risks.
A 120 percent wage increase took effect December 4 at the Wilimette mills of the American Thread Company, benefiting about 2,700 workers. It is believed similar raises will follow in other company mills, affecting roughly 8,000 people. This marks the third wage increase in the chain since January 1, 1916, totaling 25 percent.
Attorney General Brown of Pennsylvania issued an opinion interpreting the word week in the women's employment act not as a calendar week but as a 54 hour limit over seven consecutive days, restricting women from employment in establishments covered by the act beyond fifty four outs in that period.
A historical account describes the total solar eclipse visible across North America, noting June 1 1800 and August 7 1809 as remarkable events. It recalls Tomes Fenimore Cooper’s youthful observation and vivid memories of the sun covered by the moon, the anxious crowd, and the dramatic sky phenomena observed during the eclipse.
The Aleutian chain spans over a thousand miles linking the United States with Asia, with many islands inhabited by remnants of native peoples. History notes Russian conquest and eventual strategic role for commerce between the US and the Orient, as Siberian and American zones meet in the Bering Strait near two adjacent islands.
The text traces evening schools to Rev Thomas Charles who founded one at Bala Wales around 1811. It notes Bishop Ounds backing such schools for poor adults in 1830s and the British Privy Council taking up the idea from 1801 onward. By now evening schools are widespread in Great Britain America and other major nations.
A short reflective piece compares a worn coat to an old friend. The coat fits the speaker’s wrinkles and deformities, provides warmth, and remains a constant companion, much like longtime companionship.
In a terse exchange the pair quips about virtue and public display. The dialogue hints at a strained marriage and a demand for honesty amid social pretensions. The remark about waking a parade suggests tension over appearances and reputation.
George Foster Peabody argues business leaders should prioritize humane living standards for workers over creating larger combine efforts to defeat lower wage earners. He notes that those with less struggle for daily needs face different pressures than more fortunate workers who chase profits.
New York branch of the Switchmen's Union of America denies the federal arbitration board’s eight hour day ruling. The award, issued in December after months of dispute, was cited as insufficient by union officials who tied it to broader wage concession talks with railroads and transportation brotherhoods.
The National Child Labor Committee warns that state laws lag federal standards as 1.85 million working children remain unaffected by federal reforms. Twenty eight states regulate street work, nineteen permit night work, twenty six lack work permit medical exams, and many have weak education requirements.
A New York clothing workers strike could birth a single union for about half a million needle workers. Secretary J Schlossberg of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers proposes a combined body, arguing for one vast organization over several separate groups.
The article traces rubber from Amazon origins to global diversification after the vulcanizing process. It notes early uses by Indigenous peoples, spread of varieties from Africa to the Americas, and the growth of plantation rubber reaching about 100000 tons. It mentions guayule and gutta percha as related materials and highlights the shift from monopoly to broader production driven by new techniques and global trade.
Waldemar Kaempffert explains in McClure's Magazine how air tires transform transportation by absorbing shocks and reducing wear. He argues tires must balance thin walls with toughness, enabling engines to run more efficiently, fuel to be saved, and steering to stay easy, while protecting the car from punctures and blowouts.
In Forty Years In Constantinople Sir Edwin Pears recounts an Englishman who, insulted in a Turkish court, strikes the defendant and refuses to apologize. The court, aware that insult breached law, continues proceedings while the Englishman declares he will not yield to insult. The tale illustrates foreigner assertiveness in a Turkish legal setting.
A collage of quips from the Times Birmingham Age-Herald and Washington Star includes a Jacksonville Shadows of History line about an alarm clock as a faithful friend, a boy debating A D meaning, and a profit sharing joke. The piece ends noting yesterday should not overshadow tomorrow’s opportunities.
A historical view contrasts the shorter hour movement with the eight hour day noting improved quality and welfare with longer hours. It criticizes compulsory arbitration as a step toward slavery and urges workers and employers to protect free hours between toil and rest amid broader labor debates. The excerpt reflects era concerns on labor rights, unions, and social reform amid national upheaval.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.