Minimum wage impracticable says employer
A New York merchant Henry Siegel opposes a $9.00 minimum wage for women in department stores arguing it will drive workers to the streets. He cites store experience in three cities and claims higher pay benefits not morality. He warns of more women on streets if law passes. Other notes: Wisconsin Senate passes a minimum wage bill for women. Milwaukee workingwoman says $5 weekly needed. Michigan Graener resolution for social evil inquiry.
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New York
Henry Siegel
Barrow
Olympia
Wash
Senate
Senate panel to probe working women and children in Missouri
A senate committee to investigate the condition of working women and children in St. Louis and other large Missouri cities will be created today. The move follows an appeal by Lieutenant Governor O'Hara of Minot and was announced by senate leaders.
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Jefferson City
Senate
St. Louis
Missouri
O'Hara
Minots
Sarah Bernhardt Injured in Auto Accident
Los Angeles, March 14. Actress Sarah Bernhardt suffered serious ankle injuries in an automobile crash last night but showed improvement today and was told she could participate in a benefit performance this afternoon. She was thrown to the ground yet, despite injuries, proceeded by another car to the theater and rehearsed her full program to avoid disappointing the audience.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Sarah Bernhardt
Bernhardt
Senate Defies Court Over Subpoenas in Mexican Evasion Case
The Senate defies the U S court in New Orleans by not recognizing subpoenas to Serfhtor Smith. Subpoenas were referred to the judiciary committee and withheld in a case about alleged neutrality law evasions.
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Washington
Senate
United States Court of New Orleans
Bumper Crops Lift Farm Labor Wages Across Nation
Washington March 13. A department of agriculture bulletin reports bumper crops boosted farm labor wages by about 3.2 percent this year and 7.0 percent over two years. Average current rates range from 20.81 dollars per month with board to 29.56 dollars without board. harvest pay and regional variation are noted.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
United States
Honeymoon in Jail Without a Charge Filed
Harry Baliles aged 21 and his wife of 17 spent six months of their honeymoon in Fulton county jail as witnesses in a murder case. Judge W T Newman ordered their release after public sentiment and a sense of justice moved officials to free them. The couple endured confinement while the murderers remained uncaptured.
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Atlanta
Harry Bables
W. T. Newman
United States District Court
Fulton County
Newman
Paliles
Grier Lumber Purchases Wyoming Lumber and Supply
One of the era’s largest mercantile deals, Grier Lumber buys stock and business of Wyoming Lumber and Supply for about 30000. Stocks remain open. Grier will move current yards to Wyoming’s site, with final consolidation several months away.
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Grier Lumber Company
Wyoming Lumber and Supply Company
Gaier Company
Scott to resign to make room for men deserving promotion
London March 13. Vice Admiral Sir Percy Scott told a chamber of commerce banquet he will leave the navy at week’s end to clear the way for juniors. He praised current naval efficiency and noted Admiralty gains in gunnery, crediting Beatt, a long-time director and inventor of night signalling gear and heavy gun improvements. He joined the navy in 1866.
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London
Chamber of Commerce
Percy Scott
Admiralty
Beatt
Pracnce
Royal Navy
Navy
Oxford Wins Boat Race at Cau Bridge
Oxford won the annual boat race at Cau bridge in Putney England on March 13 with the crews racing under overcast skies.
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Oxford
Putney
England
Hollis Blotted Election Puts Henry Oftis in Senate
Concord N H March 13 Henry Oftis a Democrat won election to the United States Senate today defeating rivals in a closely watched contest. The result shifts the regional political balance as Oftis secures the senate seat.
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Concord
Henry F.oftis
United States
Civil Service Basis Likely for Fourth Class Postmasters
Washington reports that all fourth class postmasters and possibly all postmasters will be placed on a civil service basis. Postmaster General Burleson announced the policy framing and timing.
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Washington
Burleson
Government irrigation costs rebut Hill on efficiency
Director B F Newell of the government reclamation service disputes James J Hill in Chicago asserting private capital cannot beat government work. He cites cost data from over 100 large systems showing water costs near 60 dollars per cent on private projects versus about 45 dollars per cent on government rights.
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B. F. Newell
James J. Hill
Newell
Hill
United States
Morgan in Naples aboard Adriade on voyage to Rome
The White Star steamship Adriade carries J. P. Morgan and former Mexican president Porfirio Díaz from Alexandria to Naples. The pair travel with privacy. arrival in Naples is expected by 7 am. Morgan plans a special train to Rome immediately after landing.
Servian Transports Riddled Allegedly by Warship
Reports from Caputinje Montenegro state four Servian transports carrying troops were shelled by an unidentified warship. Some accounts claim an Austrian flag, while official sources say the vessel was the Turkish cruiser Hamid IV.
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Caputinje
Monenegro
Hamid IV
Lugano Aboard on Aja Reef With Million-Dollar Cargo
In Key West on March 13 every harbor vessel aided the British steamer Lugano ashore on Aja reef with a cargo valued around one million dollars. The holds are flooded as high winds and seas threaten to crush the ship but Captain Penwill and his crew stay aboard. Relief tugs stand by to evacuate officers and crew.
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Key West
Fla
Lugano
Aja Reef
Penwill
War on swindling trust targets clairvoyants in Chicago
The state's attorney will start tomorrow an investigation into a swindling trust that uses clairvoyants and fortune tellers to trap victims. Reported losses include Mary Rapp of Naperville 19000 to stock brokers and Lydia Lemke of Elgin 4300 from forged notes, among scores of similar cases.
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Chicago
State's Attorney's Office
Mary Rapp
Naperville
Lydia Lemke
Elgin
Doctor's Answers on Health and Beauty Remedies
A reader questions oily hair dandruff headaches indigestion and coughs. The doctor prescribes simple tonics and common extracts like plain yellow mingos mentholaxene arborene tablets and various syrups to restore health and vitality.
Donlin Quits Phillies Managerial Plans
Mike Donlin, told he would not manage the Phillies, announces he will skip joining the team and plans another retirement.
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Mike Donlin
Phillies
Louisville Cancels Pitcher Synder Sale
Louisville halted the planned sale of pitcher Synder and instead named Tim at the eighth for Loula Brown in Ohare Jack Powell.
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Louisville
Synder
Fush
Tim
Loula Brown
Ohare
Jack Powell
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Wee
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H. Garwood
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Carey
the Nut Club
F. R. Morcan Dasapp
Akoupe
August Schmits
Scrus Thers
NUT Club
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Hollis
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