Political talk and Census insights mix in early 1900s column
The piece critiques campaign optimism and perjury enforcement while noting U S Census Bureau findings on industrial localization. It cites Troy Collar and cuff, Baltimore oyster canning, Waterbury brass, Philadelphia carpets, Providence jewelry, Chicago meatpacking, Paterson silk, and other hubs. It discusses why industries cluster by location and the impact on wages and markets.
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Census Bureau
United States
Troy
Baltimore
Gloveraville
Johnstown
N. Y
Connellsville
Pennsylvania
Waterbury
Providence
B.I
Attleboro
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Mass
Froviance
R. 1
Chicago
Iil
Meriden
Conn
Ill
Paterson
N. J
Dends
Ge Poskibis
Localized Industry Fueled by Early Establishment
The article notes declines and gains in industry localization from 1890 to 1909 across states, arguing that the location of manufacturing lines creates skilled workforces. It cites Troy shirt and cuff making, Providence jewelry, and Gloversville gloves as examples of concentrated local industry driven by early setup.
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South Carolina
Noct Carolina
Georgia
Troy
Providence
B.1
Gloversville
Embalmed beef rations and Montana politics set tone
A compilation of quotations describes alarms about embalm ed beef rations if Alger joins the Senate and notes how Montana politics show money can influence outcomes. It argues Clark’s defeat could harm the Democratic party and reflects on exploitative tactics and party weakness. A separate piece jokes about Christmas coal contracts and jewels for Providence trustees wives, with coronation style ornamentation.
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Montana
Clark
Heinza
Democratic Party
Montana Democratic
Artaing
Baltimore News
Coal Kings
Trustees of Providence
Baltimore Sun
Minutes of Merriness and Odd Phrases in a Parlor Scene
A mosaic of comic dialogue and snippets from Philadelphia Press verses and jokes. The scene includes a deacon questioning Adam's color, a parson diagnosing views, and a piano repair being reframed as a lid nailed over a keyboard. Several quips from era newspapers punctuate the chatter, including a watch factory break in and a husband forced to work harder despite wealth.
Public unrest grows as coal strike nears crisis
Washington Star reports rising public pressure to end the coal strike. Governors, mayors, and Detroit officials plan a September conference to seek legal intervention. New York mobs form at coal deliveries amid fears of shortages. Rising costs ripple through bread, laundries, and heating.
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Washington Star
Ocal
Evan
Detroit
United States
New York
Sachs
Law Alone May Force Coal Strike Resumption
The text notes that an agreement by opposing sides must come through law, as operators and miners show little change in attitude. It questions a prompt resumption of coal mining and hopes for a peaceful outcome amid strong public sentiment.
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Washington
Anthrsa
Coas
Moments With The Muse And Little Kindnesses Recited
A noted verse excerpt discusses the Heart of the Lake and a woman’s inner life, followed by Ellis Parker Buker poems about kindness. It contrasts lake imagery with a humorous personal tale and ends with reflections on small acts of aid and their future rewards.
Canal Boatmen Strike Over Coal Freight Rates
Canal boatmen on the Chesapeake and Ohio canal threatened a strike unless paid more for coal deliveries from Cumberland to Washington and Baltimore. They cited low water on the Potomac causing small cargoes and demanded about $1 per ton. Some firms, including Winship, Leron & Co., agreed toboatmen using company boats free of charge, raising pay to 95 cents per ton. Hebrew New Year closures also noted among Frederick merchants.
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Cumberland
Washington
Baltimore
Potomac River
Cnumberland
Georgetown
Oval
Henry C. Winship
Winship, Leron & Co
Democratic Conference in Baltimore Discusses District Conditions
Democratic Congressional nominees met at Democratic headquarters in Baltimore by invitation of Murray Vandiver to gauge political conditions across districts. Kennewey of the Sixth reported a strong fighting chance in Allegany County, where last year's margin was 461 votes, while Senator Jones noted that carrying Allegany would boost his own prospects. The event aimed for candid, self‑speaking assessments amid a prelude to the electoral contest.
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Murray Vandiver
Baltimore
Eles Atéhar P. Gosman
James E. Ellegood
Vandiver
Christian F. Kennewey
Caanasa Oeanceaga
Allegany County
Republican Party
Spencer O. Jones
Montgomery County
Kenneweg
Pearre
George A. Pearre
Congress
Koonewag
Kennewey
Eixteen
Garrett
Frederick
Washington
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