Eight Hour Day Demand Sparks Railway Labor Debate
A conference between railroad brotherhoods and American railroads debates an unconditional eight hour workday for about 400000 workers. Supporters argue shorter hours boost welfare, development, and productivity while opponents urge arbitration or commission review. The piece notes the labor movement unity and railroads' stance against government wage tribunals amid wartime labor policy shifts.
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Railroad Brotherhoods
Inhor
Rathand
Trothertinud
Hal Bo
Rill
Con
Commission
Mid
Rtllroads
Fia
Interstate Commerce Commission
Newlands
Garretson
American Federationist
Origin of Buncombe a Colonel’s Name in Reproach
The article explains how Colonel Edward Buncombe gave rise to the term Buncombe and later colloquialized as bank. It recounts how Felix Walker’s speech in Congress transformed a district in North Carolina into Buncombe County and how Walker’s banter led to the nickname.
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Congressional Record
Edward Buncombe
Girard
Philadelphia Ledser
Bineorube
Felix Walker
Walker
Ban Combe
Congress
Dietriet
Caroline
Tancombe County
Hincont Walker
Pompei
Welker
Guncombe
Hunconmbe
Height of Adam and Eve Myth Brought to Debunk
A 1755 Indianapolis News excerpt mixes tall ancient humans with a French savant's claim of height decline over time. It cites heights like Adam at 123 feet 9 inches and Eve at 18 feet, discusses degeneration, a 30 foot walking stick, and a legendary 200 foot skeleton. It also recounts Bastille escape and a tale of soap hardness and novelty jokes.
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Adam
Eve
Henriou
Indianapolis News
African Elephants Are Kings in Captivity and in Myth
A Century essay by George Agnew Chilbertin extols the African elephant, arguing its dominance in battle and industry. It contrasts African kingship with captive elephants from India, noting fearlessness, power, and intelligence, while mocking imported beasts in zoos and rides.
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Nein
Flis
Africa
India
George Agnew Chilbertin
Truselees War and Ocean War Stories of Cape Ann
A long, dense excerpt describes oceans beating rocks, winds and land wearing down cliffs, and a historical discussion of coastal erosion and wartime shells. It mentions Cape Cod near Chathges, Cape Ann shores, and a stone fragment worn smooth in five years by constant turning, reflecting a tone of maritime struggle and human endurance.
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Ts Janda
John Oliver Lationee
Aoelate
National Geographic Society
Iiads
Perpetual Fee
Sao
Lottuns
Lahore
Willy
Elvertiog
Seth
Elimentias
Abe
Rockuwis Iwoek
Dallas Istind
Wester Tar
Ted
Cape Cod
Chathges
Miri
Nur Tucket
Yriltia
Cape Ann
Primer of Liberty and Labor as Liberty Primer
The writer cautions that labor is not a commodity, urging judges to recognize liberty as fundamental. It cites President Wilson and argues for a return to core human rights, asserting the need for judges to understand labor’s dignity as part of freedom.
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United States
Fim
Wilson
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Upholds Workmen Compensation Law
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Brown, rules the Workmen's Compensation Act constitutional. The decision rejects technical criticisms and aligns with national trends, affirming state power to require employers to insure support for workers injured on the job. The ruling follows months of debate and clarifies the scope of compensation obligations.
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Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
New York Court of Appeals
Federal Institution
United State Supreme Court
Hia
Thor
Pennsylvania
Tnet
Europe
Machinists Strike In Philadelphia Over Eight Hour Day
Thomas L. Wilson, business manager of the Philadelphia tinuneh of the International Axsticution of Machinists, reports more than 15,000 machinists walked out from hundreds of plants in Philadelphia to protest employer theft and demand an eight hour day with pay and a halt for overtime.
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Thomas L. Wilson
Philadelphia Tinuneh
International Axsticution of Machinists
Labor Briefs From West and East Unions Gridlock
Industry in the west faces labor shortages while New York garment workers receive 120000 dollars in aid. Peoria plumbers gain 30 cents daily raising wages to 5.80 for an eight hour day. Kalamazoo papermakers win eight hour shift. Pueblo trades groups discuss building a labor temple. The Molders International union counts 400 locals and about 50000 members.
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New York
Peoria
Pueblo Colo
Trades and Labor
Papermakers
Kalamazoo
Mich
Molders’ International Union
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Stady
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Henry III
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Euftate
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Nashville
Tenn
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Morner’s Cafe
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