Railroads Pay and Wage Increases Compared Across Years
The article analyzes U S railway employees earnings totaling over 3.41 billion dollars through June, noting estimates that a 10 percent wage rise, if applied earlier, would have raised costs but left dividends intact. It contrasts year 1901 profits and 1897 wage hikes with current business, suggesting railroads could fund higher wages without cutting dividends while considering freight-rate impacts.
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United States
Eengineering News
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Vous
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Chicago Tri- Mine
Exports and Imports Rise in 1902, Treasury Report Shows
The Treasury Bureau of Statistics details 1902 ten month exports of iron steel minerals leather and textiles and the corresponding imports of hides, silk, rubber, pepper, wool, and wood with notable gains in almost all groups from October. The report compares ten months to the prior year, highlighting strong growth across major manufacturing categories and materials.
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Treasury
Bureau of Statistics
Juticipal
India
Fae pYingipsl
Sil
Emer
The Old Story Repeats Across Generations in Love
The excerpt recalls a mother’s warnings about listening to lovers and the repetitive cycle of lessons ignored. It contrasts youthful naïveté with later marriage, where husbands drift away after the honeymoon, leaving the question of who truly learns from stories. The piece weaves in songs and reflections on credulity and heartache. Also reported are stock market notes: Lake Shore gains control of Harking Valley by stock purchases, amid Gould-Harriman feuds and railroad maneuverings. An extra dividend boosts year-end cheer for employees.
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New York
Harking Valley Railway
Lake Shore Railroad
Lake Shore
Speaks of Jewelers and Christmas Spectacles Sale
Fragmented ad style copy mentions Gold Spectacles for Christmas gifts at 22a Calhoun St. Dallas B. Green and Dallas F. Greet! Arcade Jeweler advertise eye gear and taxes related to natural and artificial gambles. Unclear names and phrases appear as stray lines in a distorted notice.
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City News Notes on Local People and Meetings
Mr Ralph Harris is 62 at his Baltes avenue home. The Women’s Christing Temper ance union will meet Wednesday at 1 p m at Plymouth Congregational church parlors. Mr Fred Kirk of Pittsburg visiting Deputy Sheriff Frank Rick. The Air society of Berry street MM E church to hold a special meeting after prayer for electing a president. Geo T Fox J A Gon eau of Howe Telephone Co and BE M Popp of banal tele slope company to attend Inter State Independent Telephone convention at the Auditorium today tomorrow Friday.
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Women’s Christing Temperance Union
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Fred &. Kirk
Pittsburg
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Frank Rick
Air Society of the
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MM. E. Church
Geo.t. Fox
J. A. Goneau
Howe Telephone Co
BE. M. Popp
Eli Fur Chicago
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Te Morrow
Ainslie Lectures at Plymouth Church on Today’s Message
The Rev. James Stewart Ainslie spoke at Plymouth Congregational Church on "A Message to the People of Today." He noted the industrial age outpacing spiritual growth while urging faith amid modern pursuits. The event featured songs by Mrs. Miles and Mr. Clink Willson, with Mr. Willson performing a solo and W. E. Mossman introducing Ainslie.
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James Stewart Ainslie
Plymouth Congregational Church
Port Wayne
Oldest Woman in Adams County Dies at 103
The oldest Adams County resident, aged 103, died this morning. A long-time local, she had lived in the county most of her life. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at Mt Tabor.
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Adams County
Decatur
Strickice
Steele
Fanera
Mt Tabor
Sensation in Toledo murder case shocks court
Dora Lightner faces murder charges in Toledo as defense introduces an eyewitness, Harry Brooks, who testifies the defendant acted in self defense. Cross examination leaves credibility intact while the jury is expected to consider the case after noon tomorrow amid references to local shops and Christmas gifts.
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Toledo
Dora Lightner
Lacey Wasler
Wtler
Feys
Harry, Brooks
Warren
Counter Charge Filed Against Archer Avenue Woman
Mrs Walter Daugherty of Archer Avenue was charged with striking Mrs ... in a case that centers on alleged assault and a counter charge filed with local authorities.
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Archer J Avenue
Message From God Urges Higher Spirit In Home Life
A speaker criticized loss of holy ideals in homes and private life urging a return to a higher inner life. He cited Joan Wesley, Puritans, and Martin Luther as messengers of divine guidance and urged Americans to abandon sordid commercialism briefly to cultivate godliness. Proceeds benefited the South Langresational church.
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Joan Wesley
God
America
Martin Luther
Germany
South Lang Resational Church
County asylum supplies bids invited for five months
Notice states the Allen County Auditor will open bids December 17 for furnishing groceries, dry goods, meats, woods and other supplies for five months to be delivered as ordered by the asylum superintendent. Bids must be sealed, labeled with the bidder name, and include kind grade and quality. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
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Alen
Sawoek Pomt
Allen County
Woman Charged After Neighbor Assaults with Broomstick
Seventy two year old neighbor Hydia Durbrow was allegedly struck with a broomstick yesterday morning by Mrs. Durbrow. The victim filed a charge of assault and battery against Mrs. Durbrow in Justice France's court after appearing before Justice Skelton. The column also advertises Blue Point Cocktail and fresh seafood specials at 3 W Main Street, including One cent Little Neck Clams and Blue Points. Dallas TF. Green jewelry ad notes engraved lockets and chains.
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Hydia ‘Durbrow
Justice Skelton
Justice France
Oreilly
Main Street
Annual sale announced by Dorcas group at Trinity English Lutheran
Dorcas ladies of Trinity English Lutheran church announce their annual Christmas sale on Wednesday December 17. Eclipse and Fou are highlighted as offering the best items. Wotsy notes that the final day to pay natural and artificial gas bills without penalties is approaching.
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Dorcas Ladies
Trinity English Lutheran Church
Proof in Using Prompts Drives Journal-Gazette Readership
A compact marketing blurb highlights how the Journal-Gazette page sends readers more value. It promises broader use and better results, urging readers to try the feature.
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Journal-Gazette
Fort Wayne Council to Elect Officers at Blasonic Temple
An annual meeting of Fort Wayne Council Neo al oy and Select Masters will be held at Blasonic Temple this evening. Altevogt serves as Master and W J Probance as Secretary. A line of diamond rings is advertised with prices from ten dollars upward at Arcade Jereter.
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Fort Wayne
Neoal Oy
Blasonic Temple
LF. Altevogt
WJ. Probance
Pub Palas F. Green
Arcade Jereter
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