Child Labor in Pennsylvania Mills and Mines Exposed
President Roosevelt cites Wilkes-Barre findings on child labor in Luzerne County showing about 6000 under 14 employed in coal breakers and mills. He condemns lack of protection, notes affidavits of age are often false, and describes long hours, poor seats, meager pay, and widespread illiteracy among young workers.
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Federal action urged as Pennsylvania fails on child labor
The speaker denounces state law as empty and perjury tolerated while courts are bought and the ballot box manipulated. He argues federal child labor law is needed and cites Pennsylvania as a standing argument for federal action. He asks whether Congress will act.
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Must Annex Korea About a Reversal of Jap Policy
United Press reports insurgent bands gather around Seoul to attack the city and challenge Japanese control. One group of over 700 insurgents is noted, with roving bands said to have killed several Japanese officers and pro Jap Koreans. Marquis Ito is quoted urging annexation of Korea by the mikado.
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Flaming Ship Sails By Fate of Crew in Flames
A large wooden freight vessel, ablaze from waterline to mast tops, was seen by the passenger steamer Eastern States off Long Point, 75 miles from Buffalo. With no word on a rescue, authorities fear the entire crew perished as marine officers search the lake for survivors and the ship’s identity.
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Boyd Automobile Company Reorganized and New State Agency
The Boyd Automobile company reorganizes with A. W. Conduit as president J A Boyd as vice president W E Boyd as secretary and treasurer C R Newby as general manager The firm secures the Indiana state agency for Stevens Duryea and Buick cars C R Newby a veteran Indiana automobile man heads the management with W W Reagen leading the sales department.
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Root Mexico visit eyed as prep for regional federation
Secretary Root travels to Mexico at Diaz's invitation for a social visit that doubles as groundwork for a Mexico United States protectorate style federation. Central American diplomats plan to send representatives. discussions may cover arbitration by a joint board and US participation. Root will listen and share views while Diaz hosts in Chapultepec Palace before traveling in Diaz's luxurious private car.
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Root
Mexico
Mexico-United States
Diaz
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United States
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Mexico City
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Mare Island Navy Yard a White Elephant in Pacific Base Quest
A naval official says Mare Island in Cal has proven unfit for a Pacific base due to shallow water and limited anchorage, noting the 505 by 418 foot drydock cannot handle current ships and a larger 755 foot dock lacks bottom stability. He ranks Mare Island costs at 7 million as misjudged, favoring Hunters Point or Bremerton for deep water access, with San Diego harbor also suitable.
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Wandering Minstrel Serenade Ends With Soap Factory
A wandering minstrel in Castile misreads a hacienda serenade scene near Astra Manana. He delivers a flirtatious verse to Donna y Connor but receives something else clingy. He learns he was serenading a soap production site rather than a noble castle in Castile.
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Astra Manana
Castile
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Van
Toledo
Ohio
Notice of administrator for estate of Katie B Hutchins
The undersigned has duly qualified as administrator of the estate of Katie B Hutchins, deceased, late of Marion County Indiana. The estate is believed solvent. Philip M Kiley.
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Marion County
Indiana
Philip M, Kiley
Norfolk jacket recalled from fashion history
A reader recalls the Norfolk jacket once in vogue about a dozen years ago. The piece was praised for comfort on some bodies and criticized for its unshapely fit on slim men, often paired with a cigarette hat to create a roly poly look in stock drama scenes.
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