Pension system marks Pennsylvania Railroad humane policy
Louisville Courier Journal notes the Pennsylvania Railroad’s new pension fund for east of Pittsburgh workers, benefits for 950 initial beneficiaries, and a voluntary plan tied to the voluntary relief association. It praises long service, stable wages, and the company’s leadership in worker welfare and advancement.
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Hard Fought Battle Between All Stars and Yellow Kids
The All Stars defeated the Yellow Kids in a three game set at Brunswick alleys. Final scores show All Stars 721 across games two and three after winning game two 721 to 632 and game three 703 to 632, while the Kids won the opening 64 to 57. Carnes led scoring with 136, 141, and 162 in the three games, and Grafton Carnes added 155 for the Kids.
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Hundred Dollar Reward Leads to Court Sordid Confusion
A garbled, era-spattered notice references a reward and court action in Morvan Tourseday after an incident at Kiens court in Fejver. It mentions veterans, volunteers, and a bounty, with scattered names and places, including Mendota and Druggist claims, ending with a testimonial for Kodol Dyspepsia.
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Sheldon’s Plans Stir Topeka Capital Debate
The Topeka Capital reports on Rev Charles M Sheldon and his planned experiment in journalism that avoids prizefights and gruesome details while presenting news as entertaining. Supporters praise his integrity and Christian socialist ideals, with praise from Bishop Vincent and widespread interest nationwide.
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Teaching a Boy to Play to a Musical Demimonde
A narrative from an Indianapolis Journal excerpt recounts a music teacher’s trials with a difficult pupil. The piece parodies critique and sketches a string of misadventures from a season of lessons including injuries from playful mishaps and a bizarre horsehair episode inspired by Buffalo Bill’s show.
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Fortunes From Dreams and Inventors’ Night Visions
A Washington Post report cites Henry Woollingsworth of Cleveland noting ideas born in dreams aid problem solving. He recalls a telegraph operator inspired car couplers by a whistle and describes a western inventor who dreamt grooved railroad spikes leading to a patent and potential 3 percent steel yield gains.
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Congressmen Attend Banquet Witty Speech Triggers Curtain Crash
The Eiimere Herald recounts a Philadelphia delegation to Baltimore banquet where Pennsylvanian congressman Mr. Brosius fractured his suspenders while responding in a speech. Mr. Allen, well acquainted with the member, noted the humorous outburst and later teased that Mr. Brosius never fails to entertain with his own lines.
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Origin of Methuen Name Tied to Strathmore Middle Gaelic Meaning
A historical note traces the Methuen name to Methven in Strathmore. It cites the refugee story of Athelog Pearing and Weliam the Vanquecnp amid royal support and kin ties with Kasel Malcolm Cam. Douglass' Baronage of Scotland is referenced as detailing Methvens of Corsham, Wilts.
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Miners Win 21 1 2 Percent Wage Increase Agreement
Compromise reached between United Mine Workers and Interstate Operators Association after a two week conference. The eight state plan covers Ohio Pennsylvania Indiana with Illinois objecting to Danville district rate provisions. The plan bases inside clay laver and various district adjustments on an eight hour day and specific per ton rates. President Mitchell moved adoption as Iowa and West Virginia seek admission in 1901.
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Legislature Acts On Historical DataFunds And Local Bills
Both chambers adjourned to Monday as Aukeney bill to authorize county commissioners to spend 500 for collecting historical data passes. Meigs county officials salaries set. Cleveland fire and police under civil service. inauguration expenses for Governor Nash funded. Senate proposes mortgage tax-shift to security holders and foreign corp licensing fee. Lauterbaugh relief bill offered. multiple local incidents reported from Ohio and Kentucky.
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