Reading Railroad, Reading, Rock Island Lay Off Workers
Reading Railway discharges 259 men as Reading cuts expense in its tram, with about 2100 laid off in Linfield and Bridgeport. Rock Island railroad system lays off 2590 workers, while St Paul Discharges 1030 men as traffic drags. No sign of improvement in the financial situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading Railway
Western Roads
New York
Reading
Rock Island
Chicago
Rock Island Railroad System
B. L. Wisebell
Wages Cut As Plants Slashing Staff Nationwide
Reports from Watertown New York and Portsmouth Virginia detail wage and bank closures amid economic strain. New York Air Brake announces a 10 percent salary reduction for all 3000 employees starting November 1. In Portsmouth the Peoples Bank shuts its doors due to cash shortages from securities losses.
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Watertown
N.Y
New York Air Brake
Dotice
Ubul
Dawn
In Gold Coming Delays Bank Runs Abroad Across Markets
New York reports a gradual clearing of the financial situation with no major shocks. Runs on banks are easing as funds move to stronger banks and currency flows to legitimate demand, while international engagements renew. In Atlantic City a police-misdirected joke recounts a missing $200 tied to a woman who claimed the money was in a new pair of stockings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston
Totel
Lusitania
Liverpool
Clearing House
New
Steecking Bank Falls
Atlantic City
N. I. Nev
L. Arthur
Wellsboro
Rourg
Pittsburg Workers to Receive Bank Checks in Lieu of Cash
Pittsburg clearing house committee unveils plan to pay mills and factories workers with bank checks of five ten and twenty dollars instead of cash to sustain operations amid money stringency. Payrolls in the district exceed 1 606 dollars daily and are growing as factories aim to keep output steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Fragmentary note on wartime wage relief and payments
The readable bits describe a phin or plan to aid wounded workers and provide payments to banks, with references to denominations and checks. The text is garbled, but implies a manufacturer issuing checks or aid in a winter period to insured or wounded workers, with monetary denominations mentioned in unclear form.
CONFIDENCE NOT IMPAIRED SAYS MONEY CONTRACTION
New York reports a Weekly Review of Trade notes no permanent impairment though tighter money curbs demand. Iron and steel show little change with smaller new business. mills active on old contracts, no widespread reductions expected this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
R. G. Kur & Co
Gratitica
Think Girl Second Patti
Milwaukee reports Wilma Schaefer 19, daughter of a Wisconsin singer, creating a sensation with a voice spanning five octaves as she emulates Patti. New Orleans reports Former Senator Donelson Caffrey says Governor Sanders refused him satisfaction for remarks about the region and eligibility while he remains in office.
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Patti
Milwaukee
Wilma Schaefer
Wisconsin
Adalina
New Orleans
Donelson Caffrey
Net
J. ¥. Sanders
Iena
Gay
Ate Aim
Bridge Collapse Buries Five Men In Pasig River
A new railroad bridge over the Pasig river near Fort McKinney collapsed after the superstructure breached. Four workmen fell into the river. three Americans and two Filipinos were injured. Estimated damage sits at $10.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manua
Pasig
Fort McKinner
Train Falls Through Trestle in Eastman Quebec Kills Two
A Canadian Pacific freight train plunged through a 2 foot trestle at Eastman Quebec. Two trainmen were killed in the wreck while another engine and several cars went through the breach. The incident occurred near Richfort Vermont on November 2.
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Richfort
Canadian Pacific
Eastman
Quebec
Pope's Nephew Shot in Rome Workshop Incident
In Rome on November 3 a nephew of the pope named Zampon was fatally wounded by a worker he had just fired. The event occurred at Zampon's workshop in Ivan where the man he dismissed allegedly shot him. The assailant remained at large.
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Pope
Rome
Zampon
Ivan
Mrs George Osborne Dies In Seattle Plague Suspected
Mrs George Osborne dies in Seattle. Attending physicians attribute death to bubonic plague. Isthmian canal commission awards Marion Steam Shovel Co. of Marion Ohio a contract to supply 12 steam shovels at 13189 each totaling 158160 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Osborne
Seat. Wash
Isthmian Canal Commission
Marion Steam Shovel Company
Marion
Literary Societies Juvenile Meet at North Market Street School
The Juvenile Literary Society held a regular meeting at the North Market Street school. Officers called the session to order, minutes read, and a varied program performed including recitations, readings, orations, essays, a debate, and a weekly events segment. The group adjourned to meet again on November 8.
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Juvenile Literary Society
North Market Street
Ralph McHanry
He Roil
Willam Beenets
M. Miller
Peck
LL Frazier
W. Worthington
Peter Piper
Pickett
P. Orum
H.gibert
Cail
H. Olsry
C Refauver
A. Brown
Bouter
Ropat
G Eylar
Schieffer
J. Nethl
O. Marsh
Clover Leaf Littrars Society
Market Street
Sahnet
E. Taomz
Sallach
Pravices
Wal Ferflew
Pyramids of
Egypt
Bo Sobley
Oraston
Bishop Hanover
Harry Seeger
Arthur Kamp
BR. Rhodes
Helua Mulraix
Gattysburg
Oberley Meiligan
Bruce
Park
A Kemp
Tressnrer
Migs Helen Mainix
A’ewtt Literary Society
Bigh Sahoo
Mst
Thes Actiog
Aime Metter
Secra
Ary
Beth Gliber
Axa
Piaso
Bary Wideyforth
Jeans Be
Dorothy Wilson
Jenaicg
Eleanor Gosyson
Nellie Caray
Laarstka Willard
Charistis Sine
Bary Molesworth
Hileas Dava
Hists Herwig
Jamas
Aphool
Ealtres
Ian Society
Fragmented Text Summary Unclear and Incomplete
The readable fragments mixture includes stray phrases in multiple languages and jumbled terms. No coherent person, place, organization, or event can be identified to summarize into a factual news item.
Frederick King Praises Deans Kidney Pills for Chronic Ailments
Frederick King of Frederick, Maryland, reports long term kidney trouble eased by Dean's Kidney Pills after trying many remedies. He recalls a successful trial in 1897 and a follow up in 1903 validating relief and urging purchases through Foster Milburn Co. and local druggists. King emphasizes lasting cures and urges readers to remember the Dean's name.
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Frederick
Dean
Josep G. King
Patrick Shrest
Gould
Treoubiz
King
Ricney Pils
Whey
Foster-Mizbura Cs. Faofisio
New York
United States
Dnan
Teko
Fragmented OCR notes on banking and surplus handling
Fragmented text describes a discussion about cash handling and surplus allocation. It mentions a person noting a supposed error or plan and references a figure or event with unclear context. The passage appears to be partial and lacks coherent details or identifiable entities.
Fragmented OCR reads like scattered notes and names
The text presents garbled fragments with names such as Charles Per and London Notes Un, referencing plays, people, and places in a jumbled form. No clear event, date, or cohesive report emerges from the readable portions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waal
Norfolk
Isneser
Charles
London
Untitled fragment on buckwheat price per bushel
Fragmentary notice notes buckwheat price per bushel and related market jabber. Mentions Coenheart and Seas, with unclear context and inconsistent wording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bose
Coenheart Ra
Alleged Embezzler Arrested in New York City
Nov 2 Newari S J reports Walter May ment of Brooklyn parmaster for a construction company was arrested here during recess by fire authorities of Arthurs. The charge is alleged embezzlement involving the firm. Also noted is a separate item about Mrs Sarch aged seven who died after a kitchen incident on Linden Street.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pittsburg
Erie
McCrea
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York Tunnel
East River
Newari S.J
Walter Mayment
Brookiyn
Struction Company
New
Arthurs
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Harrisburg
Pennsyvvania Railroad
St. Paul
Wis
Rosvell RP. Miller
Ectors of the
Chicasa, i & Iiwaukee
Perfection
Gil Heater
Japan
Company (Incorporated
Paul Vos
Kocoeme Ike Focomtive
Fortsmouth
Portsmdth
Peoples’ Bank
Western Bark
Gra Rapids
Neb
Commercial State Bank
First National Bank
Chariton
Scheck
Doliet
Tolanel
James Hamilton Lewis
Steel Works Club
America
Lewis
Philippine
England
Washington
Washington & Jefferson College
William J. McCready
McCready
Thomas Forbes
Wei
National Biscuit Company
le Okas
Baneutorad
Toessen
Bangor State Co
FRY Brig
Easton, Pz
Rogers
J. Halsett & CO
Frederick, ED
Clark
Orient Fe
BPA
Ealf Tucker
Mansira Cacia
Seri
Athens
Rema
Wie
Stelty
Dimes
York
Heaven
Saddresa cc
ES. Mosley & Sho
West Patriok Street
Hammar
Howe
South
Masent Street
Osil
James E. Doll
First Nat
BANK
Frederion
K. Frederick Co
Mers Ross
Belant & Knott
Nest
Harel
Axrat Bsate
Ste
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Sid
Waikorsaflie
Pat
Rara
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