Industrial reforms debated by Berwind Guggenheim and peers
Berwind and Guggenheim urged stronger social welfare laws and expanded worker education as remedies for industrial unrest. George W Jenkins criticized absentee ownership while Perkins backed a federal council. testimony reflected calls for regulated large industrial units under federal oversight to curb labor abuses.
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New York
Dan
George W. Jerkins
United States Commission On Industrial Relations
Edward J. Berwind
Berwind-White Coal Mining Company
Daniel Guggenheim
American Smelting and Refining Company
Perkins
Mr. Guggenheim
Perth Amboy
Capa
Umbrella Handle Fix Using Sulphur Filler
A Popular Mechanics method explains replacing an umbrella handle with a solid fit by cleaning the hollow handle, filling it with powdered sulphur, and inserting a heated rod to fuse the sulphur. The technique also applies to securing rods into stone iron or wood.
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Sanetines
Wmn Jietsul
Dacia Will Be Seized as British Service of Intent
Washington reports formal notice from the British embassy that the British government intends to seize the former German steamship Dacia on its planned voyage to European waters. Owners plan to proceed, with Britain denying the transfer's legality under international law and promising protection in prize courts. The note distinguishes the Dacia from its cargo of cotton loaded at Galveston and guarantees cotton shippers will suffer no loss.
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England
Washington
Galveston
Thousands of Orphans Shelter in Rome After Earthquake Relief Boost
Rome reports 550 nameless quake orphans moved to hospitals and asylums with over 2,000 sheltered previously. Italy allocates 4 million dollars for relief, aiming to clothe and care for children found half clad, aided by soldiers and convents. Efforts target rebuilding and restoration across districts.
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Rome
Relief Measures Considered for Trade and Agriculture Life
A discussion on easing burdens for traffic and the business and agricultural sectors notes remission of certain taxes as a proposed relief method.
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Trafic
Million Rounds a Day in U S Ammunition Plants
In Washington on January 22 Chairman Hay of the military committee said U S plants can produce 1,000,000 rounds daily, enough for a large army in war. He opposed expanding the standing army and dismissed Gardner’s Monroe doctrine and Japan attack scenarios. Pittsburgh woman seeks divorce by mail, saying she cannot afford litigation and cites ill treatment by her husband.
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U. S
House
Washington
Hay
United States
Garaner
Massachusetts
Chatiman Hay
Europe
Mr. Gardner
Japan
Pittsburgh
Kirker
East End
Go West, Young Man Phrase Origin Debated
A look at who coined the phrase Go west, young man reveals Horace Greeley was not the author. John B. L. Soule wrote a Terre Haute Express piece in 1851 8 urging western opportunity and the line was misattributed to Greeley after a Thompson prompt and subsequent newspaper copy. Greeley's own note of reluctant endorsement followed in Indiana.
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John
Horace Greeley
Soule
Thompson
the Express
Greeley
Omno
New York Krone
Express
Iodianapolis News
Alcoholic Enigma Affects Drinking Trends
Internal revenue receipts show fewer drinkers but higher liquor consumption as dry areas expand and prohibition options grow. Employers promote abstinence for safety and efficiency, while social opposition to intemperance broadens, influencing patterns beyond legal limits.
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Iwe
Libor
An Earl and a Butler Duel in 19th Century Britain
The text recounts Lord Rosebery’s encounter with a rude Parisian butler and a duel that followed in the mid 19th century. After two shots to no effect, Rosebery, angered by his own decline, settled an annuity of 250 pounds for the butler to continue domestic service, a condition kept by both sides.
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Lord Rosebery
Paris
Rosebery
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Berwind
Coshocton
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Tawi
Alayor L. N. Staats
Williamsport
William Follmer
Philo. and 7Th. Sts
Dick Thompson
Indiana
Penn
Beechams
Madigan & Company
Architects, Engineers and Contractors
Indiana, Pa
Dacia
Undertaker
N. Sixth St
North Sixth St
Pittsburgh Chroniclegraph
Hetrick, Wilson & Co
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