Stores Could Pay $2 Minimum Wage Hearings By Commission
Chicago merchants testified that a $2 daily minimum wage for women could raise prices and profits only slightly, while witnesses from Morse Fielding and Siegel Conner argued wages do not determine morality. Senators pressed for clarity on how wages affect costs and living expenses for working women.
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Chicago
Mare
James Simpson
Mresnall Fielding Company
Witnery
Sunta
Simpson
Hig Firm
Marshall
Partic
Tunorought
Tousey
Moestrail, Field and Company
George Lytton
Hud
Barrett O'rata
Lytton
Firth Coploys
O'Mara
Iole Rood Volley Co
Cartality
Juul
Tna
Tul
Aoliar
Wwe
Benerley
Atub
Ile
Itg
Dl Simpson
Juni
Ahould Holt
Josep Busch
Siegel, Conner and Co
Sieget, Cooner and Company
Busch
Aleut
Barrett O'Mara
Man of the
Trinula Senata
DIPLOMATS GREET SECRETARY BRYAN AT WASHINGTON RECEPTION
Washington officials record Secretary Bryan’s formal reception by the diplomatic corps. Ambassador Jusserand led the corps in presenting members to Bryan as he pledged to advance justice and equity in international relations. Recommendation picks include Page for Germany and Willard for Belgium among others.
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Washington, D.C
Bryan Hy
Diplomatie Corps
Washington
Wilson
United States
Jugserand
Ean
Bran
Epposite
Blam
Bryan
Thomas Nelson Page
Germany
Joseph B. Willard
Belgium
Wm. Genanles
Columbia
D. C
Cuba
PB. A. Storall
Savapuah
Switzerland
Govarnot McMilla
Toonessee
Mexico
State Solon at Omaha Hearing on Harvesters Merger
The Omaha hearing on the International Harvester merger opened with testimony from State Senator Joseph Mathews of Gunbolt Ta, who described government prosecution efforts and noted Iowa did not fund investigations. Witnesses described competition in harvesting machinery, with discussion of improvements from wire to twine binders and calls for further investigation and possible funding.
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Omaha
Marley
Malls
International Harvesters Company
Joseph Marqus
Odobolt
Iowa
Benator Maletes
Hamill
Matiaspold
Lehould
Benator
MatLias
MatLias Told Mr. Grosvenor
Harvester Company
Tha Pusdace
Tha Trearnational Harvester Company
Leaai
White Brewery delegates seek cross state anti slavery commissions
Communications from governors of Iowa Wisconsin Michigan and Ohio indicate support for creating commissions with plenary powers similar to Illinois. The move, described by Mr. O'Hara as a major stand against white slavery, envisions joint sessions and shared authority to investigate conditions across states.
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Iowa
Wisconsin
Michigan
Ohio
Illinois
O'Hara
Anc
Panh Hady
King George Opens Parliament Amid Balkan War Focus
King George opened the third session of the present parliament as rain fell on a large crowd, with the royal procession and speech stressing the Balkan war and urging swift peace. He praised imperial unity, cited Canadian premier Robert Borden, and outlined forthcoming measures on land purchases in Ireland and the Sudan loan. Suffragette protests erupted with petitions and arson at Saunderton station, prompting tight security in Parliament.
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Iuondun
Lng
Mg George
House of Peers
Mietn
Buckingham Hall
Nhe Tang
Edward VII
Alexandria
Robert L. Borden
Ireland
Sulragisis
St. James Park
Marlborough House
House of Commons
House of Lords
Guy Fawkes
Tower of London
Saunderton
Crear Western Railway
Saunderton Leabane
London
Wera
Speedy recovery for Pope Pius X announced
Rome March 10 reports say the pope’s indisposition is following a normal course with promise of speedy recovery as attending physician Dr Amici states there is no ground for rumors of worsening condition. Cardinal Rospigliosi’s health is noted but not yet known to the pope.
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Rome
Pius X
Amici
Cardinna Rospigh
White House to be dry under Wilson administration
Washington reports the Wilson cabinet plans a dry White House for the next four years with President Wilson and his family opposing intoxicants. Secretary Bryan and Speaker Clark are noted teetotalers and prohibition gains in the South bolster the move, marking a shift unseen since Hayes era.
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Washington, D.C
Wilson
Nils
White House
Stara Bryan
Bryan
Nebraska
Clark
Senate
House
Washington
President Hayes
Hayes
Executive
Farm Stock Crops Report Details Large Wheat and Corn Stocks
Washington March 19 A Department of Agriculture report shows remaining farm stocks of wheat corn oats and barley across the country. It compares 1912 1911 and prior year crop figures and shipment shares, noting the percentage held on farms and the share destined for market. The report uses data from statisticians and field agents and covers merchantable portions and shipping rates.
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Washington, DD
Parma Clurgh
Department of Africnl
Departmment
Bureau of Statistics
Barlay
Morgan Leaves Egypt City for Naples Departure
Cairo dispatch reports J Pierpont Morgut leaving Egypt City today bound for Assandria en route to Naples to embark on a steamer. The move signals the next leg of his travel plan as authorities note the timing and destination in the morning edition.
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Cairo
Egypt
Marah
J. Pierpont Morgut
Assandria
Naples
Fede rals Defeated by Sonora Troops Near Nogales
State troops and recruits of Sonora won their first victory by capturing Nacozari from Huerta’s federal garrison as violence spreads along the border. Reports say American casualties were light, and Lopez, the garrison commander, died en route to a hospital after being shot in the neck.
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Douglas
Ati
Sonora
Huerta
Necozari
Agua Frieta
Arizona Borden
Nogales
Arizona
Tigre
Nacozari
Lopez
Federeral
Ji S. Williams
Nacozart
Ojeca
Amun Prieta
Mexico City
Agua Prieta
Nuco
Ariz
Jing
Carranza
Mexico Sim
Mex
Vengaliano Carranza
Coahuila
Lampazos
Nueva, Leon
Laredo
Tex.i
Jose Maria Mier
Monterey
Carranza'a
Bejan
Reata
Confession by Alleged Firebug Tink Reported in Chicago
Chicago, March 16. Benjamin Fink alias Franklin Winkeleberg confesses to involvement with the so called fire trust. He has been held in South Bend for two months and now implicates several Ira Insurance adjustors as members of a scheme that has defrauded insurance companies of large sums.
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Chicago
Benjamin Fink
Irson Trust
Gist
Jahneon
Tink
Prices for staple crops fall since last year at March pace
Prices received by U S farmers for staple crops averaged about 17 percent lower on March 1 than a year ago, 2.9 percent lower than in 1811, 29.0 percent lower than 1940, and 10.3 percent lower than 1909 on the same date. The index rose from February 1 to March 1 by about six percent, with a 2.2 percent year earlier comparison and a 4.9 percent rise noted for February.
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D.C
United States
Arbitration sessions opened for railroad firemen dispute
New York March 10. The board of arbitration under the Hidman act began hearings between fifty four eastern railroads and thirty five thousand firemen. The panel includes William L. Chambers and W. W. Atterbury with Alvert Phillips for the firemen. Testimony must be presented by April 2 as the parties seek to establish a minimum wage and working conditions.
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New York
N. Y
William L. Chambers
Washington
Ahginman
W. W. Atterbury
Pennsylvania
Alvert Phillips
Cap! Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Cap! Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, & Enginemen
Chambers
W. S. Carter
Explosion Wrecks Irvine Town in Scotland
Terrific dynamite blast at Nobel's explosive works in Arder 29 miles from Glasgow wrecked Irvine Ayreelite. Town shaken like an earthquake. many homes churches and public buildings destroyed. Death toll unknown as hundreds injured and streets crowded with fleeing residents. Waterfront and harbor flooded with wreckage amid massive smoke column.
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Glasgow
Scotland
Irvine
Trav
Nobel
Arder
Savaval
Irving
Prussians Observe Rising Centenary in Berlin
Berlin marked the centenary of the rising against Napoleon with emperor Wilhelm I and vast crowds. He laid wreaths on Berlin statues, attended a cathedral service, and reviewed a Berlin garrison parade as cheers echoed through a drizzle. The uprising, allied forces, and the Battle of Leipzig in 1813 ended Napoleonic rule and led to the Iron Cross decoration for German soldiers.
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Berlin
Willejam
Napoleon
Leipsic
Germany
Willian
Louie
Strike by 10,000 New York dressmakers hits city
Ten thousand members of the Children's and Misses dressmakers union walked out in New York on March 10 demanding a fifty hour week, higher pay, and end to tenement house work. The walkout followed the general garment workers strike and caused some disorder. union leaders predicted the strike would swell to fourteen thousand by tomorrow.
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New York
Children's and Misses
Wittle
Next to Last Survivor of Reformed Episcopal Church Organizers
Rev Dr Charles Henry Tucker, aged 74, high church organizer in the Reformed Episcopal Church, died yesterday in Atlantic City New Jersey. He was among the clergymen who helped establish the denomination about forty years ago, with Bishop Edward Gheney of Chicago among the surviving members.
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Philadelphia
Maren
Charles Henry Tucker
Reformed Episcopal Church
Atlantic City
N. J
Chariga Edward Gheney
Chicago
New Appointments Made by President Wilson
President Wilson announced new nominations including John H. Marble to the interstate commerce commission and Charles P. Neill as commissioner of labor statistics. He also weighed appointing a relative, Captain Alfred Wilson, with Garrison advising caution amid a Western delegation push. The president set a 11 oclock appointment rule for most visitors and planned cabinet day logistics.
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Labor Statistics
Wilson
Washington, D. C
John H. Marble
Interstate Ecommerce Commission
Senate
Wil
Daniel ©. Roper
South Carolinas
Alexander M. Dockery
Missouri
Tames
Blakeslee
Pennsylvania
U. S
Porto Rico
Peter J. Hamilton
Alabama
Charles P. Neill
District of Columbia
Alfred Wilson
Portland
Ore
Secretary of War
Philippine Commission
Garrison
Captain Wilson
John Patterson
Washington
John H. Wilson
Kawaitis
Sheney
Alaska
H. C. Todd
Democratic State Committee of
Charles G. Heiner
Seale
James Rose
Philippines
Charles Drury
Weather Summary for Iowa Regions Tonight and Tuesday
Weathers show fall in the west and rain in the east tonight with cooler air in the west. Tuesday should be fair with Muscatine recording 28 degrees at 7 a m and river stage measured in feet and inches. sunset at 6 11 and moon phase noted as magulgest.
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Iowa
Muscatine
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