Miners Win Wage Increase Told In Roosevelt Report
The commission notes the strike and commends leaders for attitude while denouncing the union as not recognized. It calls for broad wage hikes up to 100 percent in some cases and a sliding scale tied to coal prices, with protections against discrimination and guarantees of arbitration through March 31. Local conditions in the mine region are deemed good and pay compares favorably with similar work.
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Roosevelt
2Hd Jas
Etrike Divorder
Pennsylvania
Minera
Thes
Baer
Tana
Missouri Valley
Farrcar
Maybrick Wife Florence May Face Further Action in 1904
A fragmentary 1904 notice suggests Florence Elizabeth Chandler Maybrick, tied to the James Maybrick poisoning case, may seek legal grounds for delaying lawsuits tied to her release from life servitude. The Home Office reportedly authorizes Washington lawyers to pursue postponement as a prisoner’s interest in proceedings across Kentucky and Virginia.
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Florence
Liver Pook
Héaxiig
Englishman James Maybrick and Mrs Maybrick’s troubled marriage
Aphex of Mobile Alabama notes a 1879 marriage to James Maybrick of Liverpool. Mrs Maybrick was 17 years old at marriage and Mr Maybrick, 42, well-to-do. They lived in Liverpool where two children were born, but family troubles led toward divorce.
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Aphex
Mobile
Ala
James ‘Maybrick
Liverpool
Ent
Maybrick
Waa
Axe
Tio
Wirral
Marbrick
Marbtick
Hrothera
Maaybrick
England
Charles Russell
Decision by Strike Commission Reform Seeks Labor Peace
The commission rules on mine disputes after a long strike. Awards raise wages ten percent for most workers and9 to 10 hour days, with eight hours for engineers and firemen. Disputes to be settled by arbitration, no strikes during adjustment, child labor laws enforced, and discrimination bans apply.
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Minera
Hiwlezneai, and, Efime
Atria
Sana Yang Weer
Mike Emplorem
Poe
Cca
Neuer
Gray Commission
Conmission
Alarel
Nek
S&c Oa
Phe Casino
Chaotic OCR Fragment Sparks Questions on Press and Power
An unreadable OCR fragment references The Com News, the American Can Company, and Czarist regimes. It mentions freedom of the press, the Supreme Court, and a 92 year old man marrying a 38 year old bride, with scattered names and eras suggesting a miscellaneous historical clipping.
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Plavin
American Can Company
Prussia
Mississippi
Nicholas
Grip
Supreme Court
Michigan
Jeve
Qoe
Europe
Khimghs
Clder al Wiemann Aborgan
Tven
Miles, Guinay Biotdotin Philp Sousa
Senate Approves Reciprocity Treaty Then Adjourns Sine Die
The Senate ratified the reciprocity treaty after amendments and adjourned sine die amid debate on duty reductions for Cuban sugar and other goods. Senators Gorman and Hanna led proceedings with speeches printed in the Congressional Record while a war and navy department inquiry to Congress awaited final action.
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Senate
Miami
Senator Long
Miley
Congress
Gorman
Thas Ell
Congressional Record
Hanus
Renaturs Foraker
Wrirbenks
Depew
Hanna
Colombdan
Mot
Henate
Goldiers
Preeftone
Labor unrest and union actions sweep across cities
Reports show painters, carmakers, carpenters, and other trades striking or organizing for higher wages and shorter hours. Milwaukeee messenger service, Duluth steamfitters, Toronto clothing workers, and London unions report wage changes and unemployment rates as jurisdictions consider new labor measures.
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Pittsburg
Milwaukee
Gir
Indianapolia
Steamfttera
Duluth
Minch
Toronto
Clothing
England
Des Moines
Towa
Horreshoera
Anderson
Ind
Utah
St. Louis
Michigan
Chelsea
Mass
Oswego
Lava Beer
Cheyenne
Wye
Tnlon
Wnion
Labor Department
London Board of Trade
International Brotherhood of Tpapermakers
Erie. c. Om
New York
Home Made Fodder Cutter Demonstration and Build
A historical note describes constructing a fodder cutter from two one foot by five foot boards joined in a V shape. It explains making legs three feet long, adding cross strips to prevent spreading, and attaching a cutting blade from an old scythe with a bolt to the front frame.
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Iimely
Home Made Fodder Cutter and Farm News Items
A collage of farm notes and advancements reports from Eastern New York. Topics include a home made fodder cutter, a 300 dollar dynamo powered electric lighting setup for a farm, field and greenhouse yields, proper stable design for horses, and general farm tips on milking, spraying, and crop value. The notes reference J. McDonald and various agricultural journals.
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New York Staté
J. Fb. McDonald
Fragmented Laughs and Gossip Across Several Papers
A collage of witty exchanges and brief humorous items from multiple U.S. papers. Snippets include restaurant banter, courtroom or social quips, barbs about politics, and domestic humor. The montage references Chicago papers, Baltimore and New York humor columns, and fleeting remarks on social scenes.
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Benate
Bing Die
State Départment
House
Lodianapolis
Prince Irapotkin
Bek Fium
Great Britain
Texas
United States
Belgium
Isle of
Jersey
B. B. Fernon
Sinat
Catalpa
White Wranidotte
Chicago
A. W. Davis
Big Rock
Yonkers Statesman
Softleigh
Bes
Chicago “Daily, News
Bryan
Thomas. Lefferson
Jefferson
Philadelphia
Press
Apjoby
Gaswell
Tribuns Way
Irs
Watts
Lucy
Mit
Bridget
Arthur
India
Shure
Charles
Sam
Cholng Frexlie
Anil
Baltinore Herald
Velss
Zeke
Han Francisen
Falladelphia
Baltimore
John
Georgia
Atlanta Constitution
Hong
Toston
Marta
Fulge
Bhonson
Perachal
Heen
Alvalde
Betieve Wat
Pam
Cultre Eli
Amdie
Nexifaor
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