Labor Legislation urged for states as federal action blocked
Washington May 26 The industrial commission urges states to enact straightforward labor laws regulating working hours for ages 14 to 21 in factories and banning employment of under 14 in factories. Eight hour day for public and underground mine work, with stricter rules for minors and certain railroad roles. Wage payments to be cash only. Coal weighing at mines to allow miner check weighmen.
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Washington
The
Industrial Commission
Congress of Labor
Congress
Government by injunction raises debate on labor orders
A report on government by injunction criticizes blanket court orders and favors limiting contempt penalties while preserving court power. It urges equal application to union and nonunion labor, supports labor organization, and calls for state labor bureaus, with cautions about private police and universal laws.
Treasury Assistant Faces Confidential Confession Tale
A man with bloodshot eyes asks the assistant secretary of the treasury for help after confessing to hiding dutiable goods abroad and evading duties. The secretary mentions a conscience fund as a possible remedy, then the caller adds a bizarre complaint about a loud bullfrog near his pond that keeps him awake with its coughing.
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Treasury Department
the Treasury
Europe
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised as a universal remedy
An advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh as a constitutional disease and guarantees 100 reward if unsuccessful. It promotes internal use to affect blood and mucous surfaces, with testimonials available and Druggists selling Hall's Family Pills. The note adds Iowa reportedly has 200 more financial institutions than any other state, with small banks prevailing.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Th. Hall
Towa
Union
Grain-O Beverages Promised Healthful Coffee Alternative
An advertisement extols Grain-O made from pure grains as a coffee substitute. A customer cites improved health after a week of use and claims children may drink it safely. The pitch promises nourishment and a delicious table beverage for all ages, with price 15c or 70c, plus another note on Petrified Arizona wood mantels and fireplaces.
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Arizona
Allen's Foot Ease Promises Quick Foot Comfort
An ad touts a powder to shake into shoes to cool swollen nervous hot feet, relieve pain from blisters callouses and bunions, and aid comfortable walking. It claims fast relief and offers a free trial package, with product sold by druggists and shoe stores for 2bc and mail address in Le Roy New York. Also notes Finnish emigration by ship from Liverpool to Canada as part of a separate item.
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Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Healing salve and Italian court courtesies noted
To Heal a Hurt Use Banner Salve promoted for cuts wounds sores and skin diseases by H J Moogh and W F Jungkunz. A claim that pneumonia follows lagrippe not after Foley’s Honey and Tar praised as throat and lung remedy and also credited to H J Moogk and W F Jungkunz. The queen of Italy reportedly favors English and American visitors at the Italian court.
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W. F. Jungkunz
Italy
H.J. Moogk
Methodist Discipline Debate and Election Results Highlight Conference
Comates of the Methodist Episcopal church report a shift in discipline enforcement if a conference report is accepted. Reprimands remain at ministerial discretion. The article also lists yesterday's election results for various church secretaryships and editorial positions across multiple Christian Advocate publications.
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Chicago
Alay
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ciuiren
Delusional Drink-Driven Incident Lands Ready in Mendota Insane
Portage Wisconsin May 2 Ved Ready a young man who tried to end his life at the Hotel Columbia Wednesday night was ruled insane Thursday and sent to Mendota He suffered a fixed belief that someone aimed to Spaniardize him A stonecutter by trade he came to Portage weeks ago for work at Columbia County Marble works He had been drinking heavily and gave conflicting hometowns Lancaster Wisconsin and Leady Iowa He left letters to his sister Miss Jessie Keay Fountain City Wis and to Miss Grace Lancaster Wis a cousin says physicians recovery after blood loss is remarkable
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Portage
Wis
Uunt
Columbia
Mendota
Columbia County Marble Works
Lancaster
Marshal Comstock
Ieady
Jessie Keay
Fountain City
Grace
Ready
Illinois man sentenced for murder in second degree
Charles Piep Korn of Union Illinois saloonkeeper was convicted of second degree murder in Baltimore for killing Katie O Neill, an inmate of a disreputable house. He received a twelve year term. The crime occurred last Christmas after a dispute over $900. She shot herself after a failed suicide attempt. He claims he did it but says there were no other occupants.
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Baltimore
Charles Piepkorn
Skatie O'Neill
Pipehorn
Jilted youth committed to Mendota as insane
LaCrosse Wisconsin May 20 Andrew Johnson aged 20 after repeated suicide attempts was taken into custody by Sheriff Nelson. Probate court ordered examination and Das Re Weston and Jr A Rowles declared him insane. Judge Grindley ordered commitment to Mendota.
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Indy
Andrew Johnson
Nelson
Das
I. Re. Weston
Jr. A. Rowles
Mendota
Grindley
Garder arraigned after alleged murder in Tessa county
Columus Ohio May 20 Richard Gard ner accused of outraging and murdering Michel Long in Tessa county was brought from Athens where he faced possible lynching Thursday He denies guilt. Drowned in Seven Feet of Water Teldora Indiana May 26 Lenary G Hockrott druggist Ackley Ta and Sam Schrader drowned in the Town river near this place Thursday night They were found in seven feet of water in an upright pose with arms outstretched.
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Richard Gardner
Little Michel Long
Tessa County
Athens
Toledo and
Ohio Central
Teldora
Ilenary G. Hockrott
Ackley
Sam Schrader
Mothers Congress adjourns amid suffrage tensions in Des Moines
A Des Moines Des Moines Mothers Congress session adjourned after ignoring a prominent suffragist. Other notes report the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers planning a next year meeting in Norfolk and a New York ice trust case centering on $82,000 in abandoned bonds.
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Des Moines
Brotherhood of Locomotive Eagineers
Norfolk
Van
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