Dangerous Trades Span Mines Bridges and Rail Yards
The piece surveys extreme hazards faced by shot firers and miners in underground blasting, structural steel workers high above streets, steeplejacks on tall chimneys, window washers on narrow ledges, railroad switchmen in busy yards, and yard workers at car couplings, highlighting fatal risks and near misses across industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fa ‘Ubora
Rand
Earth
Mks
North St Louls
Interstate Commerce Commission
Tircleas
Ahlee
Life and Labor Under Peril in American Industry
A vivid critique contrasts international tensions with domestic toil, noting no party advocates annexation in Cuba while highlighting dangerous American workplaces. It details coal, steel, chemical labs, mills, and mines where workers face deadly risks, from flying debris to explosive powders, and praises American skill amid peril.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gizeh
Cuba's Grievances Stated in The Cuban Opinion
The Cuban Opinion, a Havana weekly, critiques U S governance in Cuba while disclaiming hostility. It questions American good faith toward Cubans, cites meddling and claims of colonial status, notes alleged US missteps under Magoon, and highlights enormous American investment versus English capital. It condemns contracts with American contractors and cites yellow fever allegations as propaganda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Washington
Republic of
Cuba
United States
Beeel Offeirs
Magoon
Madrid
New Orleans
Provisional Administration
Jewelry Stolen From Vendome Hotel in Chicago
A bold hotel robbery at the Vendome in Chicago netted jewels and diamonds valued at about $8,000 from Mrs. A Hirsch. The thief entered the dining room during luncheon and escaped with a small hand satchel containing the valuables. Mrs. Hirsch later found the satchel missing in her room as searches continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Woodlawn Station
Vendome
A. Hirsch
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Frisco
Rath
Inga
America
Railroad Yard
Lythe
Asabe
Beli
News OF Illinois
Voliva
Wilinoa
Wilbur Glenn Voliva
John Alexander Dowie
Dowie
McHenry County
Woodstock
Zion City
Wright
Philip Matherill
Montana
Matherill
Duquoin
Dempsey Winthrop
P P Walker
John Meredith
Joe Halligan
John Penwarden
John Tyler
Sam Nevill
Illnois Soldiers and Sailors
League
Vernon
Ore
Ga Thug
Jerneyville
Wirt E. Barnes
Jerseyville
John Pranger
Beverly Grove
Siegel Anderson
D. E. Mack
Carthage
David E. Mack
Fourth District
Milneis
Judicial District
Supreme Court
Fourth District of
Illinois
Anna
J. H. Hilboldt, Sr
Jonesboro Milling Company
Hilboldt
Kampsville
Calhoun County
Sherif William Fulkerson
Luther Brakeville
H. H. Snell
Jersey County
Brakeville
Elizabeth Klunk
Kampeville
Pellagra
Bloomington
Mary Hornish
Insane Asylum
Jacksonville
Bellagra
Herrin
William Martin
Jeffrey's Mine
Here
Marion Green
Killa Russell
Cobden, Tl
Kansas City
Xenia
Xeais
Priead
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