Army of Unemployed Grips Britain Amid Shipbuilding Slump
Britain faces high unemployment as shipyards and iron industries shed workers. Up to 7,000 dockhands and thousands of sailors idle while 500 ships' officers seek work. Trade leaders warn of a severe 40 year downturn, with next winter likely to strain 6,000 families and depleted funds.
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Britain
Tyne
Mr. Thackeray
North of England Iron and Steel Trades Conciliation Board
Mersey
Glasgow
Manchester
England
Corn stalks to replace wood in paper making advances claimed
The Department of Agriculture chemists report a breakthrough in corn stalk paper. White paper will come from the stalk shell and yellow grades from tassel matter, offering cheaper production and less forest demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Chemistry Bureau
H. 3
Bristol
Greatest Butterfly Collection Sold for 20000 by Widow
The famed butterfly and moth collection, about 100000 specimens and billed as the world’s largest, owned by the late Herman Birecker of Reading Pa, was sold to Field Museum of Chicago for 20000.
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Herman Birecker
Reading
Pield Muccam of
Chicago
Hains Sues For Divorce From Captain Peter Hains
Claudia Hains files divorce suit against her husband Captain Peter Hains. Hains is jailed on Long Island, awaiting trial for the July Bay View Yacht Club dock killing of William Antle of New York. He contends Annis and Mrs Hains were lovers. she denies fault and may testify.
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Mere
Hains
Divorer
Claudia
Peter Haine
Long Island
William Antle
New York
Annis
Jovers
Bay View Yacht Club
Hatus
Annia
Busbar
Dr Doyen on Experiments Aimed at Prolonging Life
The French scientist told the Congress of Medicine at Co pera about experiments to prolong life by extending human vitality. He discussed white corpuscles and phagocytosis in muscles as a possible increase in vital resistance, noting the method remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyen
Congress of Medicine
Copera
Prac
Electoral College Votes By State and 1004 Results
Table lists each state’s electoral vote allotment and summarizes the 1004 election result by state. Data covers state totals, key allocations, and overall distribution of votes among candidates.
Royal Canadian Yacht Club to challenge for Canada cup in 1900
The Royal Canadian Yacht Club plans a Canada cup challenge against Rochester N Y Yacht Club with a race set for 1900. Other items note boxing champion Ike Weir death in Somerville Massachusetts and Marathon plans by the Tucy Athletic Club for a twenty five mile coastal course from Fruitdale to Haywards likely on Thanksgiving day.
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Royal Canadian Yacht Club
Rochester
Isaac O. Weir
Ike Weir
Belfast
Somerville
Mass
Pacffic
Tucy Athletic Club
Fruitdale
Haywards
Royal Automobile Club
Isle of Man
W. Watson
Great Britain
Sale of Man
Local Government Board
John Hirhat
Ceat Kyth Dillon
Sidney Dillon Trotter
Sterling BR
Holt
Indianapolis
Millard Sanders
Columbus
Hooter-Columbus
Ruth
Aquin
Jerry B
Argot Wilkes
Cox
St. Paul
Minnesota
Ohio
Hedgewood
Citation
Elinora Ware
Hedgewood Bay
Apple Crop Output Reaches 25 Million Barrels This Year
The United States apple harvest totals 25 million barrels or about 62.1 million bushels with droughts and pests affecting some regions but overall crop size and price levels comparable to 1907. Estimates come from Harry J. Neely of the national apple show with input from 16,000 growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Harry J. Neely
Spokana
Mike Western
Mercury for Tuberculosis Treatment a Navy Report
Medical Inspector Hibbert forwards Surgeon Wright's paper on using mercury to treat tuberculosis at Newport Naval Hospital. The document argues mercury, used judiciously, can be specific to all forms of tuberculosis. Some cases improved from near death.
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Meercury
Hibbert
Navy
BL. Wright
Naval Hospital
Newport
I. S
Diversified Political Turmoil and International Tensions
In a mix of political moves and international shocks Mrs Warren energizes legal action against Hannah J Foster’s estate over a $5,000 loan secured mortgage while President Roosevelt accepts the resignation of Hamilton Fish as Assisting Treasurer. Unity delegates from 33 states and five Canadian provinces attend the International Tax Association meeting in Toronto. Serbia confronts heightened tensions as Austria-Hungary annexes Horaevo and Bosnia amid guarantees of independence and fears of renewed guerrilla conflict.
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United
Universitie
International Tax Association
National Association
Yoronto
Onan
Servia
Horaegoving
Bosnian
Austria
Moonshining by Children Surges in Kentucky Mountains
Report from Kentucky describes a new moonshine phase where families train children to carry and sell liquor in mountain settlements and along roads. Inspectors fear the practice grows as neighbors deem it legitimate while women and youths play roles in the illicit trade, complicating suppression efforts.
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Luwhenmese
Kentucky
Tonny Mountain
United States union growth spans many trades and regions
A survey lists unions formed or active across the United States and Canada. Details include memberships in San Francisco Laundry Workers 1875, Tron Molders NA to celebrate fiftieth anniversary, new retail clerks in Melrose Minnesota, and vast International Brewery Workmen of America totals. Notes on Belfast iron molders strike avert, Boston metal trades push, anthracite miners rehab efforts, and a New Zealand liability bill affecting striking workers.
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United States
San Francisco
Cal
Laundry Workers’ Union
Tron Molders’ Union of North America
Shoe Clerks of
Toronto
Can
B. & M. Road
Boston Terminal
Melrose
Minn
Steam Engineers
International Brotherhood of Blacksmiths
Dunkirk
N. Y
Belfast
Bre
Boston
A. F. of L. Metal Trades Department
Boston Machinists’ Lodge
Pennsylvania
Miners’ Union
International Brewery Workmen of America
Northeastern Railway Company
England
New York State Labor Bureau
Poster Artists’ Association of America
American Federation of Labor
New Zealand
Henry Abrahams
Boston L. A
New England
Bosmm Mans
Ainiged Daven Se Sans
St. Louis
Bryan and a Republican Senate Debate in 1908
The piece argues that if Bryan wins the presidency, a Republican Senate would be overwhelmed, with Democratic control across branches. It discusses risks of free trade, trusts, and reform measures, and compares Bryan to past leaders, noting his one man power and the political stakes for the nation. It also cites reactions from St Louis and New York observers and comments on Taft’s stamina and fitness for the presidency.
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Brian
Senate
Bryony
Botfilo
Denver
Bryan
Congress
Marcel
Centrol
Buffalo
Cleveland
McKinley
Roosevelt
Tie
America
National Commercial and Industrial League
New York
Lilward Vroom
Vroom
England
Paryoy
Ula
Birmwigham
Liverpool
Manchester
Ciadfort
Notiow
Troy Times
Eelie
Mike
Mr. "Cart
Mr. Taft
Toledo Blade
Denials of Roosevelt third term claim and Chicago trade note
Chicago Post reports Mr Longworth denies a claim he supported a Roosevelt third term. The Weekly Review of Chicago Trade notes early recovery, stronger bank credit, higher wholesale activity, heavy flour sales, improved iron and metal work, rising rolling stock demand, abundant money, and currency trends ahead of the election.
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Chicago
Weekly Review of
Ht. G. Don & Co
Baye
Democratic critique warns of business shutdowns under Bryan
A Democratic speaker accuses Bryan of provoking mass plant closings by warning firms they will halt operations if he wins. The piece notes a surge of anti Bryan sentiment and recalls a Confederate money donation to the Democratic National Committee as an example of partisan tactics. It reflects tense labor and economic anxieties ahead of the election.
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Wni
Democratic National Committee
Ijust
Mack
Standard Ol Company
den Gerney
Wout Varalyee Industry and Fer attempts at reform
The text discusses workers facing wage changes under a new system, with unemployed people gradually absorbed by the industry. It suggests resistance from labor and a tariff scare that could harm mills and paralyze industry, noting reader confusion and local commentary from a city journal.
Democcratic Oniform Bricks at Speaker Cannon
A Philadelphia Press note alleges Democratic officials hurling abuse at Speaker Cannon while the nation watches the clash. The piece comments on public reaction and the Speaker's capacity to handle pressure amidst partisan exchanges.
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Philadelphia Press
New York Retail Trade Shows Cautious Optimism
The report notes warm weather, conservation gains, and expected improvement for manufacturers later this year or early next. Wheat movement boosts Northwest distributive centers, while Ohio river traffic scarce due to drought. Coal, forest fires, and water levels shape supply. textile and iron trades show interest with some regional activity, and business failures rise in the United States to 241 for the week ending Oct. 22.
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New York
Breede
Northwest
Ohio River
de Wolding
Tewtile Lines
Cchicago
United States
Canada
Bradstreet
Historic Midwestern Market Prices for Livestock and Grains
City price quotes for Chicago and several other markets show hogs at four to six dollars, cattle around four to five dollars, sheep near three to four dollars, and grains including wheat No 2 roughly one to one dollar. Butter and eggs command higher creamery and western egg values, with oats and rye also listed across multiple centers.
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Chicago
St. Louie
Cincinnati
Detroit
Milwaukee
Stantland
New York
Corth
Butte
Toledo
Indianapolis
Four new tenwehips for White Star line service
Four ships planned for the White Star line service with two of them described as among the largest launched. Specifications note lengths between 900 and 1000 feet, signaling a bold expansion in the fleet.
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White Star Line
Brothers Mattingly Killed in Family Estate Fight
In Cropesville West Virginia Joseph Mattingly 38 and Thomas Mattingly 55 were killed in a dispute over an estate left by their father. The incident ends a long family feud and authorities are investigating the deaths.
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Joseph
Thomas Mattingly
Cropesville
W. Va
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