History Of Coal Mining And Labor Struggles In Pittsburgh
Frederick Mee reports on four hundred thousand miners striking, tracing coal mining from its 18th century beginnings near Pittsburgh through early pits like Ward's Pit on Mt. Washington, the rise of unions, key disasters in 1907 and 1908, and the UMWA’s current strength under John L. Lewis, noting vast coal reserves in the Pittsburgh seam and Freeport vein.
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Frederick N. Meecamic Burgh
Allegheny
Monongahela
Mt. Washington
Saw Mill Run
Monhela
Scotland
Wales
Mercer
James Kenney
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Pittsburgh
Ward
Fort Washingen
Cincinnati
Allegheny County
Elizabeth
Monongahela River
Monly
Uniontown
Monogah
Harwich
United States Bureau of Mines
Union
John McBride
Ohio Miners’ State Union
National Federation of Miners and Mine Laborers
United States
National Tribune of Pittsburgh
Columbus
Mikers
Knights of Labor
United Mine Workers of America
Toae
John L. Lewis
UMW
Freeport
Belated note on displaced families in postwar Berlin
An American narrator details the pressure on German households forced to house Allied troops after the war. The piece portrays unease, shrinking living space, and the shifting dynamics as occupants resign to the presence of occupiers.
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Quick acting BC head ache powders offer rapid relief from neuralgic pain. BC claims to ease headaches muscular aches and functional periodic pains. Available in 10c and 20 sizes. Use as directed and consult a physician if pains persist.
Seaman First Class J R King Among 27 Killed in Florida Bomber Crash
Rock Hill South Carolina native J R King seaman first class died in a crash that killed 27 airmen when two navy bombers went down eight miles north of Munson Florida. The Navy Department released the casualty list noting extensive U S coastlines from Florida to New Hampshire.
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Washington
J. R. King
Rock Hill
S. C
Navy
Munson
Fla
Navy Department
States of
the Union
Florida
New Hampshire
Radio Program Schedule Adjustments and Corrections
Radio program lineup lists corrections by networks causing late changes. The schedule shows PM eastern times with daylight saving notes and a mix of serials news music and dramatic programs across multiple time slots and stations.
Healthiest U S city claim and cultural questions
The item lists three questions on health city status a British playwright who is an author actor and composer and a famous goldsmith who studied under Michelangelo. It ends with hints about etiquette and wisdom about character and soul.
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U. S
Jan
Goldsmith
Michelangelo
Emerson Quote On Life And Thought
A fragment cites Ralph Waldo Emerson asserting strength in living as well as thinking, reflecting a classic transcendental view. The line appears as a standalone quotation in the clipping.
Today Horoscope Notes Calm Scorpio Moon Transit
The reading describes a hopeful horoscope noting traits of honesty sincerity and retirement tempered by kindness. It suggests travel for education and self improvement and advises reading a book on restless birthdays. It mentions the moon entering Scorpio at 8 08 pm and plans for a quiet evening as late dates may be canceled.
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Scorpio
One Minute Test Answer Briefs in Seattle
A compact note from Seattle lists three items: Noel Coward and the sculptor Phidias among a set of quick reference prompts for a one minute test.
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Seattle, Wash
Noel Coward
Phidias
Veterans guide on NSLI premiums and conversion costs
The article compares National Service Life Insurance term premiums with converted permanent policies and with commercial policies. It notes NSLI costs for a 25 year old, discusses beneficiary restrictions, disability waivers, and hints at upcoming changes while urging retention of service insurance where possible.
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NSLI
National Service Life Insurance
Sf Nsli
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British Isles
Berlin
Nye
Army
Hausfraud
America
Hausfrau
Wagoner’s Concrete
Wagoner Mfg. CO
Gibsonville, N. C
Farrell
Abe Sparrow and
the Hawk
Tennessee
Jed
Abe Tom Mia
Abe Lenes Howe
Debe Jaiter Kiernan
Aine
Kenves
Tropics & Se
Clayton
Sprig
Superman
Skyline
Urylyn Gilbert
Hob Hawk
Henry J. Taylor
Kultenborn
Bill Brandt
Jackie Coogan
Eri Lum
Abner
Bulldog Trummond
tHedda Hopper
Howard Barlow & Co
Joan Davis
Comedy Wars
Sherlock Holmes
Voorhees
Gur
Holly Wo
Gabriel Heatter
Life Stories
Dra
Paul Whiteman
Orches
Lombarde
Screen Guild
Abe
Quin Reries
Nbe
Ehs- Busie
Basie
Cbs
Boyd
Elks Club
Joe Boyd
High Point Elks
J. M. Thomas
Elks
the Elks
Roy Padgett
Frank Love
Gurney Briggs
Grady Palmer
Bob Smith
Briggs
Elks Mother's Day Committee
Emerson
Veterans Guide
Scholl
Charles J. Hunt
Guilford County
James A. Doggett
J. E. Millis
Board of County Commissioners
Greensboro
High Point
Guilford
Board of
County Commissioners
Hunt
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