French Senate Approves Far Reaching Old Age Pension Plan
The French senate unanimously approved a broad old age pension bill after two years of discussion. It covers about 17 million workers including most wage earners, with exclusions for railway men miners and seamen. Contributions are shared by employers employees and the state, which also funds part of the pensions. Full pensions start at 66 after 30 years of service, 65 with a reduced pension. Maximum annual pension is $42.50 in best cases. The article also notes comparisons with Britain and touches on unrelated imports and social issues.
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Chamber
France
United States
Seattle
Pacific Coast
Paterson
N. J
Atlanta
Tug Sebastian Arrives in San Diego After Pacific Run
The seventy foot tug Sebastian, after a 93 day voyage from St John’s Newfoundland to Vancouver and now to San Diego for coal, signals strategic value in future canal traffic. Canadian owners would gain coast to coast coal transfers and navy coastwise benefits when the Panama Canal opens. A Rhode Island town rumor of gold quartz stirs speculation. Little Story’s prosperity hinges on manufacturing. Chicken training zeal grows in Plymouth Rock era debates. Missouri State School of Journalism reports 110 students, foreshadowing editor troubles.
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Sebastian
St. Johna
N. F
Vancouver
B.C
San Diego
Cal
Panama Canal
United States Navy
Coastwise Merchant Marine Service
Rhode Island
Little Stody
Boston Doctor Denies Women Can Be Truly Artistic
A Boston physician states in his opinion that women can never develop true artistry. The remark appears amid broader commentary on gender and creativity.
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Boston
Fish Give a Reception in Aquarium for Timbers
Robert Timbers, veteran keeper of the bureau of fisheries, returns to work amid a joyous aquarium welcome. The fish, led by the eel nicknamed King of the Pen, display affection and excitement, while Timbers notes a seal pup’s bite caused a brief absence and plans to train the pup by July.
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Ashington
Robert Tihmbern
Bureau of Fisheries
Uncle Sam
Fish Gazette
Robert Timbers
Timbers
Aquarium
Bent Society
Bureau of Flaheries
Cel
Flehea
Potomac
Census Taker's Odd Encounters Across Washington
NCLE SAM counts his family and finds funny moments as enumerators meet residents across Washington. An old colored woman curtly answers questions, highlighting attitudes toward occupation classifications. Durand explains that housewives contribute to wealth and should be counted as occupied though not always earning wages.
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NCLE
Sam
Washington
Abraham Lincoln
E. Dana Durand
Cenana
Mr. Durand
Suffragette Pranks Highlight London Militancy Tale
Brownlow, London reporter and National Press Club speaker in Washington, recounted suffragette stunts aimed at exposing votes for women. Guards blocked exits for hours, a hall was patrolled, and suffragettes hid in garrets and cellars to pose the question How about votes for women. Brownlow also noted glove prices in London versus America and the remark of a worker about his brass to buy them.
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Ouis Brownlow
London
National Press Club
Washington
Brownlow
America
Misplaced trust ends in missing fish tale
Missouri congressmen Rucker and Hamlin try fishing on the Potomac with a boy as guide. They leave their tackle and expectations for dinner, but the boy vanishes with their gear and catch. The pair return home claiming to have been occupied with business.
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Rucker and Hamlin
Missouri
Walton
Potomac
Congressmen
Creatfalien
Englishmen Rated Superior Lovers by American Women
A London Mirror piece relays views from American women and English and other European writers on romance. Mrs Gertrude Atherton prefers Englishmen for charm and refinement, while an unnamed English author argues American men lack grace. Elisabeth York Miller notes American husbands are generous but less companionable, praising English husbands as more partner like. The discussion contrasts blunt American directness with traditional English courtship and social dynamics.
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Gertrude Atherton
States
Elisabeth York Miller
England
London Mirror
District building reformer foils saloon ruse by youth
In a District building tearoom a reformer spots a young woman arriving at a saloon side door. Police escort reveals the side entrance leads to the keeper’s house, unconnected to the saloon. The girl proves to be the keeper’s daughter, about twenty five.
Apparel and the social code of dress
The passage argues that a man should fit his clothes to his company and status, matching national fashion and the occasion. Since most cannot read another’s inner character, appearance becomes a measure of worth, so one should trade for good esteem through outward attire.
Joke by a Policeman at Local Station
A police attach cracked a neat joke recently claiming a new title as cashier of the station. When asked about duties he replied that he counts the coppers as they come in.
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Prithee
Doan's Kidney Pills End Long Kidney Trouble
Mrs. Catharine Kautz of Findlay Ohio says kidney trouble left her after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She reports backache weakness and other kidney symptoms ceased for three years and urges readers to remember the product name. The ad notes price and distributor Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY. Judge remarks on a dictionary contest prize.
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Catharine Kautz
Center St. Findlay
Saye
Doan
All Denters
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
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Solons
Reformer
Constantinople
Joyful
Douglas mi
L. Douglas
Mother Gray
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California Fig Syrup Co
Standard Oil Company
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