Organization Must Become Universal, Labor Fights for Hours
The piece argues that organized labor must expand globally to be effective and cites officials in Virginia noting enforcement gaps in child and women’s labor laws. It details employers exploiting lenient rules, calls for nationwide law compliance, and highlights shifts toward shorter hours improving workers’ leisure and culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Cigarmakers’ International Union
Manila
Japan
China
Federation of Labor
P. W. Greene
Virginia
Archer P. Montague
Istles
Archer
The Eight Hour Day Debate and Labor Claims
The author surveys arguments for a shorter workday urging that eight hours improve wages, prices, idleness, and social ills. It cites Prof. George Gunton and US and European authorities noting employers report overall benefit from the eight hour system and that no substantial trial exists to revert to nine hours. Observers note changes among workers after hour reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Labor and Woman Suffrage in the Labor Movement
Man Mfust Fight with Women da Husted Harper of Washington, D.C. discusses relations between labor and women’s advancement. Samuel Gompers’ AFL stance on equal rights is cited, noting past resolutions and a 300,000-signature petition. The piece argues suffrage hinges on the working class, while anti suffrage efforts are linked to aristocratic elements and class privilege. Kipling quote appears as commentary. The author asserts labor unions can win if they make woman suffrage a rallying issue.
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Harper
Washington, D.C
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Detrot
Congress
Kipling
Women as agents and managers reshape urban life in Chicago and New York
In Chicago and New York women are increasingly running large offices and tenement buildings turning a conspicuous profit. They manage property rents repairs and employ foundry workers, while mutual concessions among New York metal trades aim to avert strikes. Meanwhile Mississippi promotes a new cotton mill funded by prominent Black leaders, and Atlantic Valdosta and Western Railway advances riverfront expansion with 1500 foot wharves and three covered piers in Talley and Jacksonville.
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Chicago
New York
New York City
Tennessee
West
Kan
Mississippi
Mississippi Cotton Manufacturing Company
Jackson
Atyantic, Valdosta and Western Railway
Talley and Jacksonville
Iin
Oldest Philadelphia resident recalls Washington era and Royalty
Mrs. Sarah Deron Terry, aged 108, quakerly reminiscences of Washington and Lafayette, her life in Philadelphia, views on Queen Victoria, and memories of early American hospitality. She details family service in the Revolutionary era, her husband’s War of 1812 pension, and civil remarks on marriage and happiness.
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America
Sarah Deron Terry
Philadelphia
Terry
Quaker City
Daughters of the Revolution
Stacey Doron
New Jersey
Washington
Lafayette
Mrs. Terry
Queas
Victoria
Europe
Wolles
Paris
Phia
Messenger
Myother
Gen. Washington
Chestnut Street
England
Colonies
Gen. Lafayette
Love Will Find War She How Do You Suppose The Arm
A fragment from a verse dialogue suggests a playful question about romance and capability. The man offers a casual, offhand reply implying nonchalant charm and adaptability in intimate matters. The exchange juxtaposes vulnerability with humor.
The Prodigal Boa la Africs Returns Home
A cannibal chief shields his eyes as a lone figure crawls from the jungle. The chief cries that the prodigal is returning and orders Mbongwa to prepare a feast, signaling a dramatic homecoming scene from a Cleveland Plain Dealer report.
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KaMr
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Willie Birthday Gift Prompted by Kindness
A short tale about Tommy aged five and his cousin Willie aged six. They have several small quarrels with Tommy usually losing. Their mother asks if Tommy will give Willie a gift for Willie’s birthday, but Tommy hesitates since Willie is older and bigger.
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Tommy
Willie
Remarkable voice return after whist game
Boston Transcript reports Mrs Blanke, who had been unable to speak for three years, suddenly began talking after being encouraged to play a game of whist. The odd cure, described as triumphant instinct, surprised all observers.
And Had to Try stnoy Judge to a man up for having five wives
A brief Tit-Bits item notes a courtroom moment where the prisoner pleads his actions were driven by a misguided aim to win a better wife. The judge questions the villainy while the prisoner asserts his claim of mere attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stnoy
War Far Away Through an Illustrated Definition
An imagined dialogue features the Kaiser asking about independent German thinkers and their view on his autocratic powers. Officials respond vacantly, noting no word from Cincinnati or St Louis. A brief, fragmentary exchange follows about a personal gift and a messenger.
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Cincinnati
St. Louis
Washington Star
Wonderful Career of Col M J Obri en at Southern Express
Col M J O'Brien has been elected to succeed the late Henry B Plant. He began as a wagon driver for Alamo HR press company and rose with the Southern Express. Thirty years ago he became private secretary to the company president, marking a notable rise in his career.
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Col
M. J. O'Brien
Henry B. Plant
Great Southern Express Company
Alamo Hrprees Company
Southern Company
Mr. O'Brien
Southern Express Company
Plant
O'Brien
Europe
Georgia
Col. O'Brien
Poindexter
Te Phones In Hawaii and the public telephone system
A historical piece describes Hawaii's telephone reach and the central office at Diamond Head. One line explains how "central" notifies pilots, health authorities, and the press when a steamer is sighted, then distributes news, funeral times, and market orders across the island, illustrating the islanders reliance on a unified telephonic public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Board of Health
Custom House
Electric Light Company
America
Two great amateur bowlers shaping early cricket in Philadelphia
George Stuart Patterson notes how local cricket in Philadelphia developed two standout bowlers, Newhall and King, through homegrown teams and coaching by pros. Newhall’s speed and accuracy and King’s pace and control made them formidable against visiting English and Australian stars. King, then 24, is hailed as perhaps the world’s best amateur bowler, with a career poised to rise.
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Eegerean
Philadelphia
Philadelpha
Ths
Charlen A. Newhall
J. B. King Newhall
Visit
Ing Englinh
TS66
King
Richardson
Surrey
Mold
Lancashire
Sussex
Brighton
Warwickshire
Birmingham
George Brann
W. L. Murdock
Ranjtainhj
Marlow
Bean
George Stuart Patterson
Col Ner's Weekly
Amusing Novelty at Afternoon Party Ends With Twist
An impres sion ist artist presents a clever oil sketch of mountain scenery at a noon gathering. He asks the audience to choose a genre picture, then inverts the canvas to reveal a bicycle riding landscape featuring a lady, surprising the crowd.
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Wells
Lothe
Santir
Ire Stewart
James Hale
St. Monday
Reading
George Gunton
FON
Soln
Fietem
Tie
Dr. Choker
Telia Bow
Gnee
Mr. Terry
Parke
Lane
Sarah Doron Thrry
Cor, Obrien
Trs
Pacubehe
Sabes Patore
Crist
Hawaii
Hawaiian Islands
Oahu
Honolulu
Islands
Diamond Head
Australia
Koko Head
Walanae
Maine
Zealandia
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