Tariff Suspicions Rise Over High Prices
Washington reports seven senator investigation into high cost of living after Elkins resolution. Lodge to chair with McCumber Crawford Sitoot Heyburn and two Democrats. Senator Stone accuses whitewash and cites rising prices and alleged profit margins tied to the Payne Aldrich tariff law.
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Washington
Elkins
Heyburn
Idaho
Department of Commerce and Labor
Lodge
Massachusetts
Sitoot
Utah
McCumber
North Dakota
Finance Committee
Stone
Hhe
Sennator Lodge
Wilson
United States
Switchmen Vote to Strike Over Wage Demand in Chicago
On February 10 in Chicago, 3007 to 1 voted by switchmen of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen on eighteen railroads to strike. About 4000 switchmen would be affected. The union demands a 6 cent per hour wage increase and rejects arbitration, with F A Whitney calling it a higher stake than arbitration. Railroad officials doubt a strike will occur without arbitration.
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Stone
St. Louis
America
Europe
Chicago
Brotherhood of Railroad
Reluin
F. A. Whitney
Brotherhood of Trainmen
Arbitration ultimatum from Pittsburg coal operators
Pittsburg coal companies say wage talks with miners may go to arbitration or be fought. H A Kuhn, president of Pittsburg and Westmoreland Coal, declares the union's demand for higher wages is unaffordable, and readiness to submit to an impartial judge if needed. The stance follows UMWA President Thomas L. Lewis insisting miners seek a substantial raise before this year's scale is signed.
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Pittsburg
Pittsurg
H. A. Kuhn
Pittsburg & Westmoreland Coal
Rioting Begins in Bethlehem Strike
South Bethlehem Pa Feb 10 Rioting flares with 250 steel moulders 200 riggers and 300 Hungarian strikers added. Bethlehem Steel President Schwab remains silent as police quell clashes. Striker leader Williams says ten returnees meet 200 joiners. Foreman A McNeil is assaulted and hospitalised. Company reports daily losses amid $14 million in orders and a potential $1 million projectile contract. No. 4 shop anticipates four years of work.
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Bethlehem
Bethlehem Steal Company
Schwab
David Williams
A. McNeil
Third Street
Hobo Discovers $200 Hidden in Rubber Boot
A Monticello tramp seeking shelter in a barn found $200 in bills stuffed in the toe of an old rubber boot, uncovered by the hobo in the residence once owned by George Branch the town eccentric.
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Monticello
N. Y
George Branch
Miss Bessie Ryan Dies in Hinsdale Trolley Crash
Hinsdale February 10 A trolley car bound for Pitt jumped the tracks and crashed on the Boston Albany bridge injuring thirty persons and killing Miss Bessie Ryan of Hinsdale.
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Hinsdale
Mays
Bessie Ryan
Pitt
Albany
A Small and Complete Dwelling Cottage Plan No 821
A compact four room cottage design includes reception hall living room dining area with a bay window kitchen and a coat passage. The first story is 9 feet and the second 8 feet with three bedrooms a large bathroom and linen closet. Built with birch doors pine trim and fir flooring, size 24 by 26 feet, cost 2175 exclusive of plumbing and heating, option to 24 by 24 feet for about 350 more, plans offered by editor for 15.
Three Met Death at Jersey Shore Fire in Pa
A Jersey Shore fire in Williamsport area killed three people and caused $56,000 in damage. A. L. Cravenstadt died leaping from a third story window as his wife burned on a balcony. Two year old William O Connor perished in bed. The mother saved two children using a hand elevator before it burned out. Ether McDonald, thirteen, suffered likely fatal burns with others injured.
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Williamsport
Jersey Shore
Jersey Shore National Bank
Bank
A. L. Cravenstadt
William O’connor
O'Connor
M Ether McDonald
Pencil Injury Threatens Nellie Woodington at School
Nellie Woodington of Mount Holly New Jersey was playing at school when a lead pencil penetrated her eye and brain. She was taken to her parents' home on Cherry Street in critical condition. In Muskegon Michigan 55 year old John Nequist died after a failed tooth extraction caused shock and delirium led to paralysis.
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Mount, Holly
N. J
Nellie Woodington
Harry Woodington
Cherry Street
Muskegon
Mich
John Nequist
Whitehall
Baby Madeline Dies From Fire Injury in Ove Incident
Columbus Ohio February 10 Baby Madeline Lon gene hunter? No. Beasie Lon gene leukerger? A seven year old girl exhibited in museums as Baby Madeline died from injuries after her clothing ignited in a kitchen fire during an oven mishap. The incident left the community stunned as authorities investigate the tragic event and the circumstances leading to the fatal blaze.
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Madeline
Burne, Columbus O
Beasie Longenecker
Ove
Lost Umbrella Sighting Sparks Laughing Hunt in Wisconsin Theater
A chaos comedy crowd in southern Wisconsin searches seats for a missing umbrella after a wife accuses her husband of hiding it. A blue feathered spectator asks what is being poked under the seats before the wife exclaims, I got it. The scene ends with a flurry as the couple and audience react to the mystery umbrella in the row.
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Wisconsin
Ming
Sears
Chicazo News
Giant terminal at Pennsylvania station dazzle in New York
A lengthy feature praises the new Pennsylvania Terminal in New York, detailing its vast waiting room with Italian stone, arched concourses, and glass roof. It notes the deep network of service tunnels, massive steel and granite structures, and immense underground systems powering the depot, with figures on dimensions, weights, and capacity.
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New
Pennsylvania Terminal Station
New York
Italy
Seventh Avenue
Bky Grreets
Passi
Claude
Pennsylvania Company
Manhattan
Eternal City
Rome
Tenth Avenue
Plan to Soycott Meat Sparks Pittsburg Debate
A large group of Pittsburg residents launched a meat boycott proposing abstinence on two days a week, Wednesday and Saturday, while thousands in Pittsburg labor unions pledge support for the limit, arguing it is more rational than complete abstinence. The piece quotes a New York World writer in poetic fashion questioning meat choices and savor.
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Pittsburg
Pape's Diuretic Promised To Cure Kidney Bladder Aches
A historical ad claims few doses of Pape's Diuretic relieve backache bladder trouble and inactive kidneys. It asserts rapid cleansing healing and vitalizing effects on kidneys and bladder, promising full cure in a fifty cent treatment. It urges buying only authentic Pape's Diuretic from any drug store.
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Varnlty
Pape
Kor
Thompson
Page
Untermyer's Record $775000 Fee for Merger Work
A lengthy fee dispute centers on Samuel Untermyer receiving 775000 dollars for three to four years of work in arranging the Utah Copper by Boston Consolidated mining merger. The case involved an English and two American entities, with 3200 shares also counted in the total, and stockholders approved the fee as not excessive amid a 100 million dollar capitalization.
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Big Companion
Samuel Cotermyer
Utah Copper
Heston Consolidated Mining Company
Janetion
United States Circuit Court
Trenton
N. J
New York City
Cape
United States
Untermyer Almuagh
Hoowever
Watermier
Untermyer
Boston Consolidated
Bhy
Utah
Boston
Tata
Ign
Fog Bite
Jonel H. Choate
Cravath
Bellamy Dance at Bellheld Club Goes Backward Night
A Bellamy dance staged at the Bellheld club by Fittsburg drew hundreds of fashionable attendees. The affair featured a backward theme with mirrors, reversed name tags, dinner seating on chairs, a backward menu, and waiters serving in reverse, creating a fully inverted party experience.
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Bellheld
Fittsburg
Another's Shoes Phrase Origin in Ancient Guetem
A Chicago Record-Herald summary explains the origin of the saying how "another's shoes" arose from an old legal custom. The rite required adoption into a prepared shoe made from a right hind leg, with the adopter stepping in and others consent by their steps. Witnesses declared the ceremony legal, and the phrase entered common speech.
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Chicago
Fheraki
Doan's Kidney Pills Promote Kidney Health
A testimonial from Mrs George W Perry of Braddock Maryland praises Doan's Kidney Pills for backache relief and kidney health. The ad claims overworked kidneys need this remedy and notes widespread availability through dealers, with New York as the sole U.S. agents. Misery in the back, sides or loins.
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Dean
George W Perry, Braddock
Frederick
Doan
New York
United States
Lofta
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