Miners Hold Convention Calls For Safer Mines
Indianapolis January 18 United Mine Workers President Lewis urged restraint in strikes and backed joint conference wage negotiations. He proposed regional wage districts including Colorado Montana Wyoming Utah and Washington with Canada handling its own terms. He condemned injunctions against miners and urged a government bureau of mines. Lewis noted European mine safety as a model and re elected to lead the union as discussions on safety intensify.
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Indianapolis
Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Colorado
Montana
Wyoming
Utah
Washington
Canada
Bureau of Mines
United States Mine Workers of America
Union
Thomas L. Lewis
William Green
Coshocton
Grand Jury Adjourned After Whirlwind Session
The grand jury, convened in a special session starting yesterday morning, adjourned this morning after a whirlwind briefing. It was not dismissed and may be recalled at any time, though further calls before the March term are doubtful.
Eld Cult Court Adjourns Pending March Term
Jurors wrap up investigations with minimal county expense and push to order another session until the next regular March term of the eld cult court.
Monument to Virginia Troops at Gettysburg designs sought
The Gettysburg Monument Commission in Rickxonil Virginia closes its design competition for a memorial to Virginia troops in the Battle of Gettysburg. Proposals from leading artists are being reviewed for a monument in Spangler Woods with an equestrian Robert E Lee looming as a possibility, at an estimated cost near 950000.
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Rickxonil
Gettysburg Monument Commission
Virginia
Spangler Woods
Lee
Cemetery Ridge
Thomas Smith
Virginia Commission
Gettysburg
Robert’ EB. Lee
Magazine trust investigated in Washington inquiry
Government probes alleged magazine trust controlling prices and distribution. Justice Department officials in Cleveland have reviewed a letter from W H Brett Cleveland public librarian detailing discounts blocked by a periodical clearing house.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Cleveland
W. H. Brett
Empress Marie Charlotte Fails Further Health Tests
Brussels reports Empress Marie Charlotte sister of the late King Leopold and widow of the Mexican emperor Maximilian has grown worse after years of illness. She has suffered violent attacks and for the first time in years uttered Maximilian's name during an episode.
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Brussels
Marie Charlotte
Leopold
Maximillian of
Mexico
Maximilian
Important Labor Convention in Connecticut
Meriden Conn Jan 18 the twenty fourth annual convention of the Connecticut Federation of Labor opens with nearly all state unions represented and expected discussion of the Gumpers Mitchell Morrigan case with strong resolutions anticipated.
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Meriden
Conn
Donahue
Orda
Connecticut Federation of Labor
Gumpers-Mitchell-Morrigan
Canada Builds Railroads Surpasses U S In 1909 Expansion
Canada reports 233000 miles of railway nationwide, one mile per 300 people, exceeding the United States ratio of one mile per 381. Since 1867 Canada had 2278 miles, while 1909 and under construction lines total 4327 miles, about twice 1868 levels.
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Toronto
Dominion
United States
Canada
Large Union Sunday School Class Split Over Size
Mrs. C. M. Corkin retains the older girls while Mrs. I. S. Hotch divides the growing Union Sunday School class due to its large size. The two teachers handle the teens in separate groups, reflecting a response to crowding.
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C. M. Corkin
Union Sunday School
Farewell sleighing party for class
Mrs. Corkins hosted a farewell sleighing party Friday of last week for the class, with 25 of the 24 members taking part. Cotton manufacturers are expected to advance greatly in the coming year, threatening New England’s supremacy in textiles in the future.
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Kiss
New York Clothing Trade Faces Uncertain Fall Demand
New York reports in January 1910 that clothiers show uncertain orders for next fall. Dealers note supply lines have opened but contrast with last year as buyers pause on fancy men's wear and purchases fail to meet prior levels. Agents say demand remains weak across lines.
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New York
Textile mills look for banner 1910 in cotton belt
Reports from across the cotton belt indicate that 1910 will be a banner year for textile milling industries in the South. Richmond Virginia notes strong activity as mills anticipate growth and expansion.
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Richmond
Cotton Belt
Trotting Men Meet in Lexington Outlook Bright for Season
In Lexington Kentucky officers of the Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders Association report an exceptionally prosperous last season and promising prospects for an even better year. Secretary Wilson has spent the past month preparing future stakes that are drawing wide attention.
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Lexington
Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders’ Association
Wilson
Wanted: girl for general housework in home
A help wanted notice seeking a girl to perform general housework. Inquiries at 1806 2na Street dated January 16 1919.
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Herbert, Pattison
Merman Roesch
Royal Bakery
Philadelphia
Royal Grocery Bakery
Trast
West
Eries
Madras
the Quality Store
Canada Building Railroads
South
New England
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