Wages and cost of living in US and Europe for railway workers
The Bureau of Railway Economics compares railway wages and living costs in the United States and major European countries. It shows US railway workers earned about 2.23 dollars daily in 1910, well above UK and continental wages, while living costs and rents varied but generally kept the US wage advantage large.
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Bureau of Railway Economics
United Kingdom
Prussia- Hesse
Austria
France
Italy
Germany
Belgium
Berlin
Paris
London
England
Board of Trade of
Old People Told to Take Chamberlain Tabs for Digestion
An old advertising claim says seniors can stay happy by taking Chamberlain's Tablets to aid digestion and keep bowels regular. The tablets are described as mild and suitable for middle aged and older adults and are offered for sale by all dealers.
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Maine Holds First State Primary For Governor and Senate
Augusta Maine June 17 Maine held its first statewide primary with voters choosing preferences for United States senator representatives in Congress and for governor. Republican candidates included William T Haines Frederick E Boothby Albert H Shaw for governor and Edwin C Burleigh Herbert H Heath Frederick A Powers for senate. Democratic side unopposed for Governor Plaisted and Senator Gardner. Four representatives renominated without opposition. Results not expected until tomorrow.
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United States
Congress
Plaisted
Gardner
William T. Haines
Waterville
Frederick E Boothby
Portland
Albert H. Shaw
Bath
Edwin C. Burleigh
Augusta
Herbert H. Heath
Freerick A. Powers
Houston
This Date in History Highlights
1708 John Wesley born in Epworth England died London 1791. 1769 Elias Smith born Lyme Mass June 29 1846 founder of the world first religious newspaper. 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill. 1818 Gounod born Paris died Paris Oct 18 1898. 1885 Milwaukee port first steamboat. 1876 University of West Virginia Morgantown opened. 1891 Harrison Ludington Wisconsin governor died Milwaukee.
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Paris
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University of West Virginia
Morgantown
Harrison Ludington
Wisconsin
Putnam County
New York
Grand Duke Adolph Frederick of Mecklenburg-Strelitz named suitor
The text notes Grand Duke Adolph Frederick of Mecklenburg Strelitz, born June 17, 1882, as the likely future husband of Princess Victoria Louise. It describes Mecklenburg Strelitz as a small yet pivotal duchy and mentions his future wealth and land as ruler.
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Rumior
Victoria Louise
Grand Duke of
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Mecklenberg
Adolph Freerick
William Crookes
J. Wilbur Chapman
Charles Frohman
Eben 8
S. Draper
Massachusetts
Edward J. Berwind
Tommy Burns
Fromer
News-Star Want Ads Drive Strong Results
Local classifieds highlight urgent wants and needs with clear listings. Readers find job, sale, and service ads curated for quick responses and practical options.
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News-Star
Hamilton College marks 100 years of education in Clinton
President Taft and many guests attend a week of celebration at Hamilton College in Clinton New York to honor the college's centennial since its 1812 charter. The institution grew from Hungrilton Oneida Academy founded about fifteen years earlier by Samuel Kirkland.
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N. Y
Taft
Bexund
Hamilton College
Hungriltor Oneida’ Academy
Samuel Kirttan
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Heals Burns and Wounds Quickly
The ad touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a fast healer for burns, cuts, bruises, bullet wounds, and various sores. It claims rapid relief for boils, ulcers, eczema, sore lips, and piles with a price of 25 cents at druggists.
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