Penrose eyes breakthrough as Philadelphia transit strike lingers
Philadelphia March 17 Senator Penrose arrives amid talk he can claim credit for peace between capital and labor in the Rapid Transit strike. Leaders Wolf and Pratt discuss a plan to rehire all strikers except those fired for service concerns while the union insists on a grievance committee. Both sides weary as Earle Kruger talks spark a director split and raise broader fears of a statewide walkout next week.
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Philadelphia
Penrose
Steeif
George H. Earle
Rapid Transit
Rapid Transit Company
Carmen
Publile
Wolf
Pratt
Clarence Wolf
Clarence O. Pratt
Rapids Transit Company
Amalgamated Union
Atvike Breakers
Keystone
Earle
Kruger
Reyburn Wolf
William D. Mahon
Pierce
Mr. Kroger
Mahon
Reyburn
Pittsburg
Fiie
Wilvey Barre
Tem
Wolons
State Federation of Labor
Federation strikes loom after mediator spurned
President Greenawalt of the Federation sent a police from Lancaster to unions urging a Wednesday strike. Seater Penrose was urged to act as mediator, but Rapley Transit declined his services. Strikers had previously sought mediation without success.
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Greenawailt
Federation
Lancaster
Meat Strike Called Off Ends Price Rise
Cleveland March 17 official death of the meat strike announced. Movement began two months earlier with sixty day abstinence pledges to counter rising living costs. Beef wholesale rose from 6 to 7 to 7.5 cents, hogs 9 to 11 cents, eggs 38 to 21 cents, butter down 5 cents, potatoes 10 cents per bushel lower.
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Cleveland
Fred W. Sebelin
Ballinger Criticizes Current Land Law And Oil Rules
St Paul March 17 Richard A Ballinger secretary of the interior now under charges being investigated by a senate committee claimed the present laws governing oil phosphates oil and natural gas deposits are impractical for both locals and the government He said no adequate method exists to control or supervise hydroelectric power from government water power sites He asserted the law makes coal mine finance on 640 acres nearly impossible and invites fraud He urged Congress to provide machinery to safeguard public interests The address followed by Archbishop Treland and Clinton Rogers Woodruff of Philadelphia whose remarks showed east west conservation support.
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St. Paul
Minn
Richard A. Ballinger
Secretary of the Interior
Senate
Minnesota Conservation Congress
Congress
Interior Department
Ballinger
Archbishop Treland
Clinton Rogers Woodruff
Philadelphia
Mr. Woodruff
FULL DINNER PAILS Steel Trust Paid Out Over $31,000,000 In Wages
New York reported March 17 that the United States Steel corporation shows larger 1909 payrolls with 195,500 employees on average across its companies, up from 165,211 in 1908. Salaries and wages totaled $151,668,394 in 1909, versus $120,010,829 the prior year.
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Steel Trust
New York
United States Steel Corporation
Hair Turned White In Night In Richmond Rescue
In a harrowing woodland incident Stephen Green’s hair changed from coal black to snow white after his clothes caught fire near a campfire. He woke, escaped the flames, ran four miles through snow to get help, nearly nude upon reaching safety. A companion slept beside him.
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Richmond
Stephen Green
Green
Tillman Abie Heads Home From Washington March 17
Senator Tillman and his wife and two daughters departed Washington for Trenton, D C. The ailing lawmaker, who had been near death, now shows vitality and can walk. Also at Ocean Grove New Jersey on March 17 Italians digging a trench uncovered a human skull and three bones believed to be a sailor’s from forty years ago.
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Tillman Abie
Washington
Senator Tillman
Trerton
D. C
Ocean Grove
Asbury Park
N. J
Guilty of Rebating Pleads Guilty in Kentucky Case
Ottolatn of the Voulsville Nashville railroad pleaded guilty to ten counts of an indictment charging rebating in Loutaville Kentucky. A fines of 10,000 was assessed against him.
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Loutaville
Ottolatn
Voulsville @ Nashville railroad
Easter Fashions and Parasol Styles Influence City Wardrobe
Notes on spring fashion trends with new fabrics, hats, parasols, belts, and artificial corsage bouquets. Describes Lord and Taylor displays, color contrasts, and hat shapes like Nowh Pole turbans and leghorn styles. Mentions parasol varieties, embroidery, and candle cord trims as popular effects. Concludes with a quip about advertising and shopping prices in the era.
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Avery
Striped woolen suits and Indra Shantung silks in fashion
The article notes leading woolen tailor-mades in stripes for diverse outfits and praises Indra Shantung silks with a satin sheen, regular irregular textures, and jet black shade. Foulards in double fold goods reach $150 per yard, with single widths used for coats and waists. Linen suitings gain popularity. Ramies suit versatile wear. Natural flower patterns and velvet ribbons appear in Paris millinery with the new Directatre hat.
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Paris
Felp Nature and His Plea for Conservation Funding
Mr Baker argues against south appropriation and urges national cooperation to conserve natural resources and protect water supplies. He cites Seaport reforms, 18,912 acres of fresh water, and potential NRC funding to support a public work report and state conservation efforts across the nation. He notes the need for federal partnership and widespread public support to sustain resources and agriculture.
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Sternard
Baker
Halli Hore
Marvin Tn Lee
Wanda
Avai
Qianisnion
Redatab
Parelives
Minleh
Gormattty
Europe
Alice Ute
Woettl
al Othe
Alam
Antonian
Thia
Hidden Ancient Mountains Influence Gravity Across Regions
A general idea explains gravity differences near old uplifting zones. Some authorities say ancient ranges can be traced where denser rocks underlie disrupted crust. France may have once-vanished ranges along Bordeaux parallel, with gravity strengthening there. Similar effects appear on southern Russian plains.
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Mont Talnd
France
Bordeaux
Russia
Harper'a Werkly
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Frederick Resident
George H. Smith of Frederick Maryland credits Doan's Kidney Pills with curing his severe kidney trouble caused by a cold. He describes back pain, frequent nighttime urination, and kidney secretions improving after using multiple bottles. Pills sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. Remember the name Doan's.
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Frederick
Dean
George H. Smith
East Third Street
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Pape's Diuretic Promised to Cure Kidney and Bladder Distress
An advertisement touts Pape's Diuretic as a universal remedy for inactive kidneys, frequent urination, backache, and bladder misery. It claims rapid relief by directing action to kidneys and urinary system, with a large Cincinnati-based firm backing the product and guarantees of complete cure.
Rockefeller Foundation Bill Favored by Senate Committee
Washington reports that the Rockefeller Foundation bill received a favorable, unanimous recommendation from Senator Gallinger, head of the District of Columbia committee. The measure now sits on the Senate calendar, with the committee noting the proposal aligns with existing statutes governing the General Education Board and Carnegie Foundation to better guide the donor’s endowments.
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Washington
Rockefeller Foundation
Senate
Gallinger
District of Columbia Committee
Meisure
Carnegie Foundation
Mrs Taft Shopping Trip to New York City
Washington March 17 Mrs Taft with her sister Mrs Moore who has stayed at the White House left for New York City for a shopping trip and will return to Washington on Saturday. In other news a Wilkes-Barre coroner's jury ruled the unidentified child found in a Philadelphia to Wilkes-Barre suitcase was murdered by strangulation.
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Taft
New York
Washington
Mre. Taft
Moore
White House
New York City
Baby Wan
Wilkes-Barre
Philadelphia
Thin City
Express
United States Express
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