Horrible Condition Reported Among Textile Workers in Lawrence
The New York Times profiles Lawrence Massachusetts where tens of thousands of textile workers, many immigrants from Europe and Asia, protest wage cuts and poor living conditions. It notes a mix of minors in mills, crowded tenements, and a shift in labor alliances as leaders face imprisonment.
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Europe
Hem
Massachusetts
Apark
International Workers of the World
American Federation of Labor
Ors
Af Organisation
Merrimac
Siga
Yieiding
Tollern
American Woolen Company
Lawrence
New York Times
Lawrence Strike Seen Likely Settled Soon
Lawrence Mass February 29 President William Whitman of Arlington Textile Mills announced wage readjustment of at least five percent to take effect March 4. The move appears to foretell a settlement of a several weeks old strike causing much suffering.
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Lawrence
Mass
T Hat
New England
Cneral
Plains
Essex Street
Merrimac
Spicket Rivers
William Whitman
Arlington Textile Mills
Whitman
Democrats of House May Favor Free Sugar Tariff
Washington D C February 20 The Democrats of the house will vote tomorrow on the revised sugar tariff schedule Representative Broussard of Louisiana denounced secrecy in the ways and means committee and condemned caucus operations urging open discussion The possibility of placing refined sugar on the free list is reported The cost of the United Mine Workers convention exceeded 180000 dollars with an average daily expense over 7000 dollars Last year Spanish settlers in South America earned about 25000000 dollars according to a Chilean consul in London
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Democrats
HOUSE
Washington, D. C
Broussard
Louisiana
Underwood
Waya and Means Committee
Sig
Blindman
South America
Chilian Conaul
London
Cascarets Advertise Easy Bowel Cleanse
A vintage advertisement touts Cascarets as a simple nightly bowel cleanse that purges undigested food and toxins from the stomach and liver. It claims the product works while you sleep, costs 10 cents, causes no sickness, and is suitable for both adults and children.
Notice of Incorporation Two-State Irrigation Company
Notice records the incorporation of the Two-State Irrigation Company in Cheyenne Wyoming on February 20 1912 with capital stock of 1 000 000 shares at ten dollars each. Five directors are named Dan Van Wayen en Lee Patrick George P F Gratigiy J R Carpenter and A L Foucher. Agent for service Ella B Schloredt located 310 East 22nd Street Cheyenne Wyoming.
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Two-State Irrigation Company
Cheyenne
Wyl
Wyoming
Plyjoy
Dan van Wayenen
Lee Patrick
George PF. Gratigiy
J. R. Carpenter
A. L. Foucher
Ella BE. Schloredt
East
22Nd Street
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Arma
Theia
Joseph J. Ettor
Daraded
American Federation of Tabor
Kkiiechen
Joseph J. Etter
Ths Head
Essex County
Wttor
Ino Lawrence
Texigen Milla
North Andover
Ahaweheon River
Milla
Workera Bheing
Williams
Price Williams Mfg. CO
Cleveland
Ohio
A. E. Rordel
Misg
Mrs
Campaign Dept
Wyo
Cascarets
Entros
Claclonatl
Walker
iCarbon
Ladie
Denver Music Co
Planos
Studebaker
Dildine Garage Co
OuLéte Tank
Campagin
Mr. Dil
Leader
Gleason Mercantile Co
Dan
Park
Cheyenne Business College
Barritt
Elgin
Grand Capitol
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