Old Age Pension Replacing the Poorhouse Idea Gains Ground
Harrisburg November 14. Dr John B Andrews secretary of the American association for labor legislation declares old age pensions have reached the pioneering stage like mothers pensions did a dozen years ago. He cites state laws in Pennsylvania Montana Nevada as a start and predicts broad adoption to keep families together and spare the aged from institutional care.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Montana
Nevada
John B. Andrews
American Association For Labor Legislation
Capitol
Andrews
Alaska
Ohio
Massachusetts
Old Age Pensions for Dependency Urged by Dr. Andrews
Dr. Andrews argues charity care is inefficient and costly and proposes a statewide old age pension system. He emphasizes home care over institutions to ease the final years of aging workers, aligning with pensions for judges and public servants and promising economic and communal benefits.
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Andrews
Minas Geraes tilts at peace with thriving farms
Minas Geraes in Brazil remains calm amid regional revolts. Coffee and cattle fetch high prices as state government runs a policy of heavy taxation and carries a large bank balance. Population tops 6 to 7 million with rural dominance and two cities over 25,000. Rio de Janeiro is market hub for cattle and coffee. land sells cheap and workers are hired cheaply. National archery grows in France. High Point water works bids close Nov 19 with strict bidding rules and guarantees.
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Bello Horizonte
Juiz de Fora
Rio de Janeiro
Rio
Minas Geraes
High Point
N. C
High Point N. C
City of
N.C
William C. Olsen
Raleigh
Juo
W. Hedrick
R. L. Pickett
Germany seeks foothold in Holland colonies after war
Amsterdam November 14 German business interests press for access to Dutch possessions in the east and west. A request by Duke Adolf Friedrich of Mecklenburg for a 75 year concession in Dutch Guinea was refused due to labor and control concerns. Another German group reportedly eyeing sugar planting and refining in Dutch Guiana.
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Amsterdam
Germany
Holland
Dutch East Indies
Adolf Friedrich of Mecklenburg
Dutch Guinea
Telegraaf
Dutch Guiana
Certificates of New Corporations Issued
RALEIGH NOV 14 The secretary of state announced new incorporations Gardner Brothers Inc Washington a general dry goods store capital 25000 five thousand subscribed by George A Spencer C G Gardner and L W Gardner all of Washington Hog Back Mountain Club Inc Tryon club house and grounds for outdoor sports and social recreation non stock incorporators R C Remick M L Remick and M M Capps Tryon Oxford Roofing and Sheet Metal
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Raleigh
Gardner Brothers, Inc
Washington
George A. Spencer
L. W. Gardner
Hog Back Mountain Club, Inc
Tryon
R. C. Remick
M. L. Remick
M. M. Capps
Oxford
Oxford company details authorized capital and subscribers
Authorized capital of 20 000 dollars for the Oxford company, with 4 000 dollars subscribed by W B Gupton and Bobbie L Gupton both of Oxford and Lee E Bynum of Greensboro.
New Gas Engine Under Test In Tacoma Harbor
A novel gasoline motor is being tested on a power boat in Tacoma Washington. The by pass valve piston design eliminates valve gear and aims for a cool running, highly flexible engine. Originated by three Spokane men, the device is studied by engineers with prior tests at the University of Michigan last year and may suit automobiles and marine use.
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Tacoma
Wash
Spokane
Washamen
University of Michigan
Award of Damages Not for Big Amount
RALEIGH November 14. Charlie and J Mack Smith and June and Roy Myers had trouble. Charlie and Mack accused June and Roy of assault and battery and sought damages. The Davidson superior court jury granted Charlie 10 cents actual damages and 25 cents as punishment. Mack was awarded 30 cents.
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Raleigh
Charlie
J. Mack Smith
June
Roy Myers
Mack
Roy
Davidson Superior Court
Supreme Court ruling on damages in Smiths vs Myers case
The court upheld the Smiths' 66 cent damages but rejected their request for punitive or additional costs. It held Myers must pay the 66 cents while the Smiths cover their own costs, as opposed to Myers funding prosecution costs. The decision limits compensation and distributes court costs between parties.
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Supreme Court
High Tribunal
Tennessee Radio Station Sets Transatlantic Record
Chattanooga operators of amateur radio station 5-Lu on Signal Mountain and station 7-AA at Walhamo Palmerton New Zealand claim a world telegraphic code record. W Beall and William Vandyke report a perfect two way link from 4:58 to 6:33 yesterday morning over about 8 500 miles, surpassing the prior record set by ZVAA and a California station on Sept 25.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Signal Mountain
Walhamo
Palmerton
New Zealand
W. Beall
Taylor
William Vandyke
California
Lost horse reward advert backs first newspaper note
A London newspaper reports on an early issue offering a reward for the return of a lost horse. Sir A Conan Doyle is cited as writing long Sherlock Holmes stories at his desk, illustrating the period’s literary scene and advertising practices.
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A. Conan Doyie
Sherlock Hales
London
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van Lindley Co
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Conduit Electric
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A. B. Moffitt
Mgr
N C
Minas
France
Paris
Physs Coal and Transfer Co
Gold Seal Dairy
Tire Service Co
Nat Walker
Optometrist
Hart Drug Co
Drs. T. R. and
L. H. Zimmerman
Cora Reynolds
Long St
Tennessee
Commercial’ National Bank
Coffield Furniture Company
Odd Rockers
Congoleum
H. S. Coffield
A. S. Coffield
P. A. Jones
J. H. Holton
Chas
Jones
Gilmer’s Store
Wrenn St
Southern Stone Co
Tomlinson St
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