Minimum wage impracticable says employer
A Chicago merchant, Henry Siegel, argues against a $9.00 minimum wage, saying it would drive women from department stores to the streets and harm industry. He cites pay equity and home life and warns of more women on streets if law passes. Reports from Olympia, Milwaukee, Lansing, and St Paul note related wage and social-evil debates and proposed investigations.
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New York
Henry Siegel
Barrow
Olympia
Wash
Senate
Senate panel to probe Missouri working women and children
A Senate committee will be created to thoroughly investigate the condition of working women and children in St. Louis and other large Missouri cities. The move follows the appeal of Lieutenant Governor O Hara of Minot as leaders announced last night.
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Jefferson City
Senate
St. Louis
Missouri
O'Hara
Minots
Sarah Bernhardt Injured in Automoble Accident
Los Angeles report states actress Sarah Bernhardt was badly hurt in an automobile crash. She suffered torn ankles yet improved enough to plan a benefit performance and rehearsal despite the fall and pain.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Sarah Bernhardt
Bernhardt
Senate defies court on subpoenas for Smith papers
In Washington on March 13 the Senate rejected U S court authority to compel Serfhtor Smith to surrender papers on alleged Mexican evasion of the neutrality law. Subpoenas were sent to Smith and referred to the judiciary committee and will not be recognized.
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Washington
Senate
United States Court of New Orleans
Bumper Crops Lift Farm Labor Wages Nationwide
Washington reports bumper crops boosted farm labor wages by about 3.2 percent in the year and 7.0 percent over two years. The current average wage with board is 20.81 dollars monthly or 1.54 daily at harvest. without board 29.56 monthly or 1.87 daily at harvest. Wages now exceed 80s levels by about 59 percent and 1894 lows by about 65 percent, varying by region.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
United States
Honeymoon in Jail Without a Charge Filed
Harry Baliles, 23, and his 17 year old bride end a six month jail honeymoon in Atlanta’s Fulton County Jail. Judge W T Newman ordered their release after public sentiment and justice concerns, as they were witnesses in a murder case with suspects not yet captured. The couple kept spirits up, Baliles whittling and his wife knitting during confinement.
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Atlanta
Harry Bables
W. T. Newman
United States District Court
Fulton County
Newman
Paliles
Grier Lumber Company Buys Out Competitor
One of the era’s largest mercantile deals saw Grier Lumber buy the stock and business of Wyoming Lumber and Supply. The purchase price approached 30 000 dollars. Stocks will stay open. consolidation awaits stock reduction and yard relocation to Wyoming’s sites over several months.
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Grier Lumber Company
Wyoming Lumber and Supply Company
Gaier Company
Scott to resign to make room for promotion
London March 13 Vice Admiral Sir Percy Scott announced at a chamber of commerce banquet that he would leave the navy at week’s end to remove a blockage to his juniors promotion. He praised current naval efficiency and gunnery progress, noting Beatt directed naval gunnery practice and invented night signalling gear. He entered the service in 1866.
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London
Chamber of Commerce
Percy Scott
Admiralty
Beatt
Pracnce
Royal Navy
Navy
Oxford Wins Annual Boat Race at Cambridge Bridge
Putney England March 13 Oxford won the annual boat race at Cambridge Bridge today securing victory in the historic pursuit across the river.
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Oxford
Putney
England
Henry Fofts Elected U S Senator in Concord
Hollis blotting report from Concord New Hampshire dated March 13 states Henry Fofts, a Democrat, was elected United States senator today. The result marks a key political shift in the state and highlights party gains in the region.
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Concord
Henry F.oftis
United States
Civil service basis to govern postmasters
Washington reports Postmaster General Burleson announces it is certain that all fourth class and possibly all postmasters will be placed on a civil service basis. The change signals a shift in hiring rules for postal staff.
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Washington
Burleson
Government irrigation costs compared with private work
Director B F Newell of the government reclamation service rebutts James J Hill remarks about irrigation costs. He cites a study of over 100 large private and corporate systems showing water costs around 60 dollars per cent, while government project rights average about 45 dollars.
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B. F. Newell
James J. Hill
Newell
Hill
United States
Morgan in Naples on Adriade with Diaz aboard
The White Star steamship Adriade carrying J. P. Morgan and former Mexican president Porfirio Diaz is speeding toward Naples from Alexandria. Morgan stays in his cabin with strict privacy and has hired a special train to Rome after the ship lands this morning.
Unidentified ship shells Servian transports near Caputinje
News from Caputinje Montenegro reports four Servian transports carrying troops were shelled yesterday. Accounts vary on the ship's flag with some saying Austrian, others asserting the Turkish cruiser Hamid IV. Official sources dispute the flag claim and identify the vessel as Turkish.
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Caputinje
Monenegro
Hamid IV
Lugano Afloat in Storm Near Key West with Million Dollar Cargo
Every harbor vessel aids the British steamer Lugano ashore on Aja reef near Key West. Cargo of silks wines and general merchandise valued at about one million dollars. Holds flooded wind high seas, crew and Captain Penwill remain aboard as relief tugs standby.
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Key West
Fla
Lugano
Aja Reef
Penwill
War on Swindling Trust Targets Clairvoyants Fraud
Chicago authorities launch tomorrow an investigation into a swindling ring using clairvoyants fortune tellers and soothsayers to trap victims. The scheme partners with stock brokers who ensnare clients, including Mrs Mary Rapp of Naperville who lost 19000 and Lydia Lemke of Elgin who lost 4300, among many others harmed by forged notes and tips.
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Chicago
State's Attorney's Office
Mary Rapp
Naperville
Lydia Lemke
Elgin
Doctor's Answer on Health and Beauty Questions
Reader letters cover oily hair, dandruff, headaches, indigestion, weight gain, rheumatism, coughing, and general weakness. The expert prescribes simple tonics, vitamins, and compound remedies with specific dosages, urging regular use and direct readers to local drugstores for supplies.
Donlin Rejects Phillies Manager Post Plans Retirement Return
Mike Donlin says he will not manage the Philadelphia club and intends a fresh retirement, following reports he would take the Phillies job and then join the team.
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Mike Donlin
Phillies
Louisville halts sale of pitcher Snyder in early 8th
Louisville ends talks to trade pitcher Snyder and instead shifts focus to internal options as the eighth inning unfolds. Jack Powell and Loula Brown are mentioned in passing as part of the distressed transaction context.
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Louisville
Synder
Fush
Tim
Loula Brown
Ohare
Jack Powell
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