Frankness on Washington Influences in Steel Strike Debate
A Washington-focused analysis from a Chicago Journal correspondent argues the administration avoids siding with steel trusts or labor unions. It contrasts past Hanna mediation with current nonpartisan stance, noting broader economic factors and limited political leverage. The piece, from a Republican party organ, reflects ongoing power dynamics in Washington.
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Vince
Chicago Journal
Washington
Steel Trust
Shaffer
J Pierpont Morgan
Republican National Committee
Mark Hanna
Hazleton
Hanna
Morgan
Lincoln on labor and capital shaping early Republican ethos
The text cites Abraham Lincoln’s 1861 message contrasting labor's primacy over capital and the danger of political power shifting to those who own capital. It connects Lincoln’s ideas to the Republican origin, contrasts with the Democratic South, and notes a modern shift toward capital interests disturbing labor's ascent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Lincoln
Congress
Abraham Lincoln
William McKinley
Gas price cut by Peoples Light & Fuel in Moline
The Peoples Light and Fuel Company voluntarily reduces gas prices in Moline effective today. The 16 percent cut lowers the cost to consumers and positions Moline below other cities when coal and labor costs are considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoples Light & Fuel Company
Saiid
Trolley Roads as Freight Carriers Highlighted
The Iron Age argues trolley systems can become freight networks, citing the Cleveland and Eastern rail road that added milk, coal, and farm produce routes alongside passenger service. It credits expanded freight traffic with boosting revenue, suburban growth, and franchise value while noting other European claims remain unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland and Eastern Railroad
Cleveland
United States
Blood to Command British Troops in South Africa
Announcement states Sir Bindon Blood will command British forces in South Africa. The remark notes an apt name and adds a quip about hot corns on the ear being tasty when in place, not in a cornfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Bindon Bloods
South Africa
Pension plan for Central railway workers outlined
The Central railway inaugurated a pension plan by President Stuyvesant Fish and General Manager Harahan. About 200 employees are retired on pensions tied to ten year average pay, with a 1 percent pension for each year of service and retirement allowed between age 60 and 75. The plan aims to balance age limits with service length and calls for a pension board to oversee operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upois Central Railway
Stuyvesant Fish
Harahan
Nots Cental
Pension Board
Tate
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Sine! Dailyyoarar
Ourpel. Printing Company, Publishers
Ail Sone
Journal
Moline
Illinois
Aes
Biyinéas
Carder
J. Maurice Farnham
Warren L. Eastman
Thomas I. Stanley
Managers
Republican Committee
J. Pierpont Morgan
McKinley
New York
Stres
Great Cause of Free Labor
Democratic Party
Bor
South
Texvinue
Earth
Withiam
St. Louisa
St Louis
Tee
Labrador
Strait of
Belle Isle
Smith
Saanihat Casament’ As
Turkey
Imperial Bank
Constantinople
Ferdoimo
Rat Road
Che Odelity
Byghest Service
Yaunwer
Mmus
Pibassador Paiercefote
England
Sumatra
Carnegie
Shibo Castle
Williamw
Iver
Gustaf Swensson
Moline, Ill
Teroaet
Ant Business Men
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