Rockefeller Foundation replies to industrial relations inquiry
The Rockefeller Foundation published its reply to the U S commission on industrial relations detailing the $100000000 foundation s purpose and methods of operation The testimony by John D Rockefeller Jr lasted five hours with questions on Colorado Fuel Iron labor policy The foundation notes total funds of 109950817 with investments controlled by a finance committee and board driven actions The international health commission and humanitarian work are highlighted with few details on labor applications.
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Wrw
York
Rockefeller Foundation
Publc
Uited States Commission On Industial Relations
Industrial Commission
Investigton
Rockefeller and Sage Foundations
Joan D. Rockefeller, Jr
Qwinnan Walsh
Colorado Fuel & Iron
Rockefeller
Young Rockefeller
Mr. Rockefeller, Jr
Foundation
John PD. Stockefeller, Jr
Starr J. Murphy
Jerome D. Greene
Mir. King
International Health Commission
Cay
Jim
China
John D. Rockefeller
Congress
Commission
British victory sinks German cruiser Bluecher in North Sea
German naval forces suffer heavy losses as British ships engage in a four hour battle near the Holland coast. The German cruiser Bluecher is sunk and other German battle cruisers are badly damaged while British casualties are reported small. Vice Admiral Beatty hailed as a hero for the decisive rout of the German raiding fleet.
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London
Eldesher
Suak
Germany
Binecher
Beltrau
Holland
Northem
Admiralty
Flueher
Berlin
Borkum
Ema
England
Copenhagen
Kiel
Scarborough
English
Beatty
Jellicoe
Helgoland
Samed Lord for Failure: Man Shoots Self in Pawnshop
Denver reports a man identified as Samed Lord tried to commit suicide in a pawnshop. After urging his wife to join him in death, he retrieved a pistol from his pocket and shot himself in the left temple as clerk Jacob Morris wrote his venue and address. The event occurred on a January day, details from the shop and police indicate a troubled personal motive amid economic strain.
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Denver
Colo
Jam
Jacob Morris
Morris
Rockefeller Foundation funds and industrial relations study
The Rockefeller Foundation explains its governance and gift terms, notes its independence and charitable aims, and defends its study of industrial relations led by William Mackenzie King. The foundation emphasizes not assigning blame, focusing on improving capital and labor harmony and preventing conflicts like those in Colorado.
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Colorado
Foundation
Nockefeller Foundations
Proposed Wyoming Good Roads System Improves Statewide Network
A proposed plan to standardize Wyoming road building uses a three member state highway commission and a uniform engineer system. Counties would cut road spending by half while the state funds would match to create a state highway fund with no net county tax increase.
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Wyoming
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
State Highway Department
Karl Warren
Fremont
Evror
Wind River
Epecifo
Atone
Cooperaton
Felale
Malulouahoe
Cattle Raisers Push Livestock Health Law in Colorado
Denver reports a Colorado bill proposed by the Colorado Block Growers Association to curb cattle disease. The measure gives stock inspectors power to quarantine infectious herds, require rail line fencing, and provide compensation via governor approved certificates if stock or property are destroyed. A quarantining officer would be appointed by the state board and paid weekly.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado
Albany
Cuttie
Ube
Kendrick
Huey
Enate
State Teachers’ Association
State Commission
Wyoming State Bar
Bag
Legista
Legislative push accelerates as new bills advance
The legislature reports progress with the governor's recommendations, including equality of property rights for women, a simplified ballot, and a public utilities commission. Bills cover uniform tax, water conservation, immigration attraction, and county officer removal powers. Labor talks on miners' compensation continue, with outcomes expected within days.
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Kendrick
McClellan
B Public Utilities Commission
Pententiary WI
T‘wetrial Institute
Dilla
Yaming
Teg
Wworkien
Tragedy Highlights Separation and Death of Teen
A boy unable to bear separation from his mother dies by suicide at a county hospital. The narrative notes his residence with a Seattle guardian prior to the event and cites remarks from a Denver attorney about the family situation.
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Henital
Parry
Rose
Denver
Cyrille
Ivason
Cyr Lee
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King
North Sea
Samed
General Education Board
William Mackenzie King
Ottawa
Ont
Thurston Ballard
Kentucky
Austin G. Garrettson
Iowa
James O'Connell
Washington, D. C
Frank P. Walch
Missouri
John J. Lennon
Hainois
Harris Weinstock
Cal
Govenor Kendrick
Sullivan
Cole
Jenther
Beattie
Acolner Peene
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