England’s Social Insurance Plan Spurs Workers’ Benefits
The Outlook notes English Parliament discussion of sickness and unemployment insurance for workers. In Wisconsin, Madison lawmakers begin first steps toward laws based on workers insurance, detailing contributions by workers eight cents weekly, employers six, and state four, with benefits including doctor services, weekly checks, maternity allowances, and funds for TB sanatoria.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Lloyd George plan on unemployment insurance and old age pensions
The Chancellor outlines a two part plan with unemployment insurance for building and engineering trades and a pay scale for workers and employers. Government contributions start at about eight and a half million dollars and rise to twenty three million in 1915. The measure aims to protect around fifteen million people from sickness and unemployment with broad political backing and likely enactment.
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Lloyd-George
Mr. Lloyd-George
Purity Campaign Prompts City Officials to Act in La Crosse
A letter to the La Crosse Tribune praises Mayor Sorensen and Chief Webber for moves to close down assignation houses and wine rooms. The writer notes prior complaints about police, a stalled effort, and hopes the crackdown will continue to protect the city’s good name. Signed by Geo. B. Marvin Jr.
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la Crosse Tribune
City
Tribune
Sorensen
Webber
la Crosse
Geo. B. Marvin, JR
Bodies of drowned girls recovered in Wisconsin tragedy
Appleton Wisconsin June 14 The bodies of Agnes Geenen Gertrude Kuschel and Madge Brill three of the four young women drowned when a pleasure yacht capsized in Lake Motte Des Morts were recovered late today by searchers Ruth Pollack the fourth victim remained missing Cecil Wassenberg owner of the craft who was rescued is hysterical and in serious condition The four girls were caught under the sail as the boat turned turtle and drowned despite rescue efforts
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Gertrude Kuschel
Madge Brill
Lake Motte Des Morts
Ruth Pollack
Cecil Wassenberg
White Wright Fire Destroys Dallas Town Center
A June 14 report says a large blaze in White Wright Grayson County Texas wiped out the business district and damaged over fifty homes after starting in a mill. Communications were cut off and 32 stores were destroyed, with White Wright’s population about 1,800.
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Texas
White Wright
Grayson County
Demurrage cases upheld against steel and rail firms
Judge Young in Philadelphia upholds lower court verdict against Bethlehem Steel Lehigh Valley and Reading railroads. They were fined $40,000 each for violation of the Interstate Commerce Commission demurrage charges order. The U S circuit court of appeals affirms the decision and the penalties.
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Young
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Bethlehem Steel Company
Lehigh Valley
Reading Railroads
Interstate Commerce Commission
Taft nominates Locke for Montana surveyor general
President Taft named Jerome G. Locke of Livingston Montana to be surveyor general of Montana. Locke is the administration choice announced from Washington on June 14.
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Locke
Washington, D. C
Jerome G. Locke
Livingston, Mont
Montana
Quips and Cranks and Wanton Wiles
A reflective poem about repeated prayers for health wealth and success while neglecting to seek inner zeal. The speaker admits failing to pray for self discipline and reform, contrasting worldly desires with spiritual growth and lasting improvement.
The Burglary Arrest That Shook a Family
Mr Grout rises after midnight to confront a burglar in his home, overpowering the intruder and throwing him down the front steps. His wife and daughter flee to safety, while the family learns the night visitor was a robber, not Ethel’s suitor.
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Suspicious discharge rumor in Mrs Offen kitchen shift
Mrs Offen suspects her new cook, formerly with Mrs Swellman, was discharged not by choice. She notes hints dropped by the cook since employment. The Philadelphia Press is cited in the dialogue.
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Hiram Offen
Swellman
Ascum
Baking With Straight Dough Revives Efficient Bread Method
The article discusses straight dough as a popular bread making method using stronger compressed yeast. It highlights time and labor savings, rich flavor, and the process of mixing ingredients at once, shaping on a floured board, and rising until doubled. MARVEL Flour is noted for expansion qualities.
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Mark Twain
Harmon wins big with hymn inspired rally in the grove
William Bayard Hale recounts Governor Harmon gaining record votes after an impromptu speech. A farmer audience requested a hymn and 5,000 voices joined in Blessed Be the Tie That Binds, boosting Harmon’s support. The anecdote ends with a quiet settlement among three disputants.
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William Bayard Hale
Harmon
Fellowship of Kindred Minds
What the Ladies Heard at the Ald meeting
A group of women recounts overheard remarks during a meeting. They muse aloud about a man and his wife with quips about a zoo trained deer train and a trained ear as part of their curious mishearing. The exchange sparks amusement among the listeners.
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Mrs. B
Mrs. C
EZO Foot Ointment Arrives in La Crosse for Quick Relief
Advertises EZO ointment promising two minute relief for tired feet with medical virtue. Claims ease of use and applicability to coins bunions and callouses. Promotes 25 cent jar available at druggists and via mail order from Ezos Chemical Co. Rochester NY. Hoeschler Bros. carry it.
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Ezos Chemical Co
Rochester
N. Y
Hoesch-ler Bros
Not Personally Concerned Biscuits Question Raises Dining Mystery
A Chicago Tribune anecdote recalls a table corner exchange where a guest asks about biscuit ingredients. The waiter, offering caution, quips that the biscuits look like Portland cement and deflects responsibility for the cookroom’s methods, offering to replace them if desired.
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Chicago Tribune
Suitors gift causes chain led walk with dog
A Detroit Free Press item notes Mr Suitors sent Miss Richly a common car dog as a joke. She mistook it for a thoroughbred, but grew fond of it and now Suitors must lead the dog on a chain during their outings.
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Detroit Free Press
Bankers to Fete At New Orleans Convention Ball
The American Bankers Association plans a lavish entertainment program for the November 23 24 convention in New Orleans with a ball at the French Opera house modeled after Mardi Gras. General Secretary Farnsworth will arrive to approve the arrangements.
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Farnsworth
Spain defends Moroccan policy amid French opposition
Madrid reports a special cabinet session to address France's protests over Spain's Morroccan course. Paris opposes Spanish occupancy of Larache and Alcazar, while Madrid says its aim is to safeguard Spanish and foreign lives in the Algeciras treaty zone and prevent French encroachment. Germany is denied as a factor.
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Alcazar
Morocco
Algeciras
Germany
Alabama Firms Merge for Consolidated Steel and Coal
Alabama coal iron and steel interests merge as the Alabama Coal and Iron company joins the Southern Iron and Steel company to form the Alabama Consolidated Coal Iron and Steel company. President Joseph H. Hoadley says the merger will be approved in New York on June 20.
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Ala
Coal, Iron and Steel Interests
Alabama
Alabama Coal & Iron Company
Southern Iron & Steel Company
Alabama Consolidated Coal, Iron & Steel Company
Joseph H. Hoadley
New York
G A R appoints leaders in Wisconsin announcements
Racine Wis June 14 H J Smith the newly elected state commander G A R announced appointments Frank H Lyman Kenosha named assistant adjutant general F A Bird Madison named assistant quartermaster general H J Goddard Chinpewa Falls named chief of graft.
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Wis
H. J. Smith
Frank H. Lyman
Kenosha
F. A. Bird
Madison
H. J. Goddard
Chinpewa Falls
Mystery of Christine Dane Abduction Across Paris
Raoul de Chagny, urged by Mlle. Milroid, pursues Christine Dane amid police inquiries. A mysterious Persian ally hints at Erik’s reach and guides Raoul through hidden passages toward Christine while the inspector debates the case.
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Persian Stranger in Rue de Rivoli Revealed
Raoul recalls a mysterious Persian resident in a small Rue de Rivoli flat and questions whether Erik’s secret is betrayed. The enigmatic figure with ebony skin and jade eyes confronts him, pressing for truth about the hidden maestro.
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Rue de Rivoli
M. de Chagny
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