Redfield Warns on Wage Reductions and Utility Probes
Secretary Redfield told Flint business leaders that the Commerce Department will investigate wage cuts tied to tariff changes and will not be deterred by criticism. He outlined plans to fund Bureau of Standards inquiries into public utilities to establish service standards for state and city regulators.
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Redfield
Department of Commerce
Associated Press
Flint, Mich
Flint Board of Commerce
Secretary of Commerce
Department
Bureau of Standards
Public Utilities Commissions
Congress
Huerta and Diaz clash as Diaz stays in Vera Cruz
From Vera Cruz General Felix Diaz resists government orders to sail for Tampico aboard the Corcovado. He plans to press his political fight while a gunboat miscue delays a new Zaragosa captain. Twelve arrests follow, including four officers accused of aiding Diaz and three Italians linked to Diaz assassination claims.
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Vera Cruz
Felix Diaz
Tampico
Corcovado
Havana
Diaz
Hich
Zaragosa
Vidaurrazaga
Artis
Mexico City
Japam
Standardizing Bureau role in utility regulation emphasized
The Bureau of Standards should publish technical investigations to establish uniform standards and methods for state and municipal commissions. It would provide impartial technical knowledge to help commissions act intelligently and fairly between utilities and the public, ensuring a square deal.
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Bureau of Standards
Public Service Company
Public Service Commissions
Equal Suffrage Convention Opens in Virginia
The Virginia Equal Suffrage League holds its two day convention in Lynchburg on October 23 with Dr. Anna Howard Shaw of the National Equal Suffrage Association delivering a principal address. The gathering focuses on a campaign to push equal suffrage before the general assembly.
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Lynchburg
Virginia Equal Suffrage League
General Assembly
Anna Howard Shaw
National Equal Suffrage Association
White Ribboners Gather for World Meeting in Brooklyn
A crowd convenes in Brooklyn for the World Meeting of Women pledging to promote peace and social reform through White Ribbon activities. Organizers call for broader participation and coordinated sections across communities.
Fortieth Anniversary World WCTU Convention Opens
Brooklyn hosts the ninth triennial World’s Woman’s Christian Temperance Union convention as delegates from Britain, Australia, China, Japan, India and many lands arrive to mark the organization’s fortieth year. Officials welcome delegates at the Brooklyn Academy of Music with services at Plymouth Church and major speeches planned in coming days.
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Wren M. Stone
Macedonia
Bulgaria
Lady Holder
Organization i
Scotland
South Africa
China
Japan
India
Argentine
Uruguay
Plymouth Church
Henry Ward Beecher
Elizabeth Greenwood
the World’s Union
Brossert
Brooklyn Academy of Music
Adolphe L. Kline
Lewis H. Pounds
Brooklyn
William A. Marble
Merchants’ Association of New York
Manhattan
Academy of Music
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
United States
World Organization
Frances Willard
World’s Wce convention history across cities
The text lists conventions held in Boston in 1891 and Chicago at the World’s Columbian Exposition, with subsequent sites including London, Toronto, Edinburgh, Geneva, Boston again, Glasgow, and Brooklyn through 1913. It notes shifting venues over decades.
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Boston
Chicago
London
Toronto
Edinburgh
Geneva
Gresgow
Brooklrs
Early Hearings Set on Mississippi Flood Levee Plan
Washington announces early hearings by the Rivers and Harbors Committee in December to study a permanent levee system for the lower Mississippi River. Rep Humphreys of Mississippi and Rep Sparkman back separate consideration from the omnibus bill with invited experts and leaders from Rock Island Memphis and Vicksburg awaiting committee action.
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Washington
Iumphreya
Mississippi
Sparkman
House
Humphreys
Rivers and Harbors Committee
Regilar Omnibus Rivers and Harbors
National Tax Association Meets for Seventh Annual Conference
Governors of sewers tax commissioners economists and university professors attend the National Tax Association meeting in Buffalo New York. Noted speakers include E F Woodbury T F Byrnes J L Davis B Pierce and T L Lyons with scholars Seligman Johnson Fairlie Bullock and Fairchild among others. The conference runs from today through Saturday at the Hotel Iroquois.
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Buffalo
National Tax Association
E. F
Woodbury
T. F. Byrnes
New York State Board of Tax Commissioners
Tt. J. Leboeuf
Adelbert Moot
J L. Davis
United States Commissioner of Corporations
B. Pierce
New Jersey Special Tax Commission
T. L. Lyons
Wisconsin
M. Link
J. Frank Adams
Colorado
C. M. Zander
Arizona
Seligman
Columbia
Johnson
Trap Shoot At Eleven Draws Wide Country Attendance
A large turnout is expected as many top shooters from the countryside participate in a trap shoot scheduled for eleven o clock. The event promises keen competition among skilled marksmen.
Visitors Gather as Monroe Gun Club Hosts Major South Shoot
The Monroe Gun Club hosts a large amateur shooting tournament over two days with clubs from Louisiana Texas Arkansas Mississippi and other states. Interstates rules apply scores count in official records as visitors tour river camp afterward and party hosts ensure entertainment.
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Monroe
Austin
UN Clary
Bush Worth Almost $100 Million in Will Read
In a rain drenched scene nearly 16 000 mourners watched the catafalque bear Adolphus Bush home from New York. Mgr. Bush died on his German estate weeks ago. The will disposing of an estate near 100 million dollars will be read Saturday at the Bush home.
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Bush
Tonis
Catafalque
Adolphus Bush
New York
Mgr. Bush
Germany
Finaneral
Miners Trapped in Shaft After Canyon Mine Explosion
Report from Nawson New Mexico dated April 25 notes 108 to 245 miners remain trapped in the Sta Canyon Mine of Phelps Dodge county after an explosion wrecked workings. Fourteen bodies recovered and twenty three rescued. fresh air forced into the shaft by midnight, gases had fallen to safe levels before.
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Nawson
N. M
Sta Canoy
Phelps
Dodge County
Sir
Jerome Aims to Have Thaw Indicted in Thaw Case
New York ort 22 Twenty witnesses were called before the Supreme Court grand jury investigating the conspiracy feature of the Thaw case. Jerome seeks to have Thaw indicted, but the pleas contend Thaw is insane and cannot enter into conspiracy.
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Associated Press
New York
Supreme Court Grand
Witch
Jerome
Thaw
Officials Consider Latest Incidents
Associated Press reports tensions over Mexico and the United States. President Wilson and Secretary Pry see officials favor silent diplomacy. No policy statement expected either in Washington or London.
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Washington
Felix Tue Abe
Campalion
United States
Urland
Mexico
Waterway Convention Postponed in Peoria Illinois
The Lakes to the Gulf Deep Waterway Convention in Peoria Illinois scheduled for today has been postponed until after Congress adjourns with the new date to be set later.
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Peoria
Congress
Woman Arrested in Murder Case in Clarkesdale
Elizabeth Mosbiy, about 22, was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Arthur Gratton on a Clarkesdale warrant charging murder. She claims a different shooter killed Br. M. Williams during a dispute and says the accusation targets her to shield the actual culprit connected in Clarkesdale. Grant earned a $104 reward for the arrest.
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Elizaheth
Arthur Gratton
Clarksdale
Tron Ile
Arksdate
BR. M. McWilame
Rube Nargror
Yoon
McWil- Hams
Clarkodae
Monroe
Sweetie
Patronage Discussion In Louisiana Government
A late 19th century report notes patronage topics as President Whe lson and Governor Tad Coneau discuss appointments and influence in Louisiana. The piece hints at political maneuvering and the struggle over patronage powers within the state government.
Louisiana Governor Hall Attends White House Meetings
Louisiana Governor Hall visited the White House in two calls to meet President Wilson. The talks centered on federal patronage in Louisiana and the sugar tariff deadlock. Officials noted no public statement on cabinet removals, but discussions signaled possible shifts in the state’s political influence.
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New Orleans
Washington
Luthos EK. Hall
Lewisienwade Twa
Witte House
Wilson
Hall
Bern
Wall
Morecor
Vinil
U Peeomuparn
Witte
Glanehurd
S McCaisland
Heaton Rouge
Viettors
Mall
Loiisiana
Flanebird
New York
Amieime
Furen
Governor Hall
Wisconsin Club Women Meet at Sheboygan Convention
Wisconsin club women from across the state gather in Sheboygan for the annual Wisconsin Moderation of Women's Club convention opening with favorable conditions. Noted authorities will discuss child welfare topics and related issues at the gathering.
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Wisconsin Club
Sheboyger Wir
Clas
Waemen's Clube
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