Wages Prevent Sailors From Marrying
Washington March 12 The house merchant marine committee heard Andrew Furuseth of San Francisco argue seamen have not had wage raises since 1845 and cannot marry and support families. He compared England’s seamen in the insurance system, noting 750 babies in their families last year versus a potential 10,000.
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Washington
House
Merchant Marine Committee
Andrew Furuseth
San Francisco
la Follette
Furuseth
England
Insurance Eystem
Woman Takes Blame For Murdering Father
At a preliminary hearing in Los Angeles a woman testified that she and not her husband killed her father, William Jordan. Judge Chambers then dismissed the murder case against Rodman as the woman burst into tears and was confronted by her mother who accused her of lying.
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Los Angeles
William Jordan
Thomas Dodman
Chase to Conduct Summer Art School at Carmel
William M. Chase, a leading American painter, will run a summer school of art at Carmel-by-the-Sea this summer. It will be his first US summer school in twelve years since Shinecock on Long Island ended. The program runs May 4 through September 21, with prior teaching in Europe since.
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San Francisco
William M. Chase
America
Carmel-by the-Sea
Chase
Long Island
New York
Europe
Woman with Varied Interests Social Club News
A feature summarizing women’s society items, personal notices, and home hints. It highlights fashion trends, club activities, charitable efforts, and personal announcements reflecting civilian life and community connections.
Uma Tila County Historical Society to Host Evening Program
The Uma tila County Historical Society opens its first social meeting tonight in the Commercial association rooms. Clarence M. Bishop chairs as Mary Disosway Homer I. Watts and others present early Pendleton history, with Major Lee Moorhouse leading a round table talk. Public invited with no admission charge.
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Umatila
Clarence M. Bishop
Edwin P. Marshall
Pendleton
Robert N. Stanfield
Umatilla
Mary Disosway
Umatilla County
Homer I. Watts
N. E. de Spain
Mildred Berkeley
Pilot Rock
E. W. Warrington
G. W. Kennedy
Major Lee Moorhouse
Jet ornaments and collars in spring fashion trends
The Newark News notes demand rising for jet embroidery in trims and collars as spring approaches, with four in hand finishes for tailored waists and white brocaded linens favored in white goods. Practical sewing tip from Michigan Farmer suggests quick seams by stitching over previous work, while Woman's Magazine recommends adding butter and a splash of water when frying eggs to keep them light. An article fragment mentions using an old blanket to make a warm cover.
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Newark News
The Care of Children and The Power of Suggestion
The article argues that child habits come from subconscious impressions and imitation. It urges public schools to teach care of children to keep mothers home, reduce asylums, and uses discipline as truthful consistency, not punishment. It cites New York City where thousands of children rely on city support and advocates class programs for early care.
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New York City
Reed couple returns home from winter in Portland and Morton
Gibbon Oregon reports Lew Reed and spouse arriving home after a winter in Portland and Morton Washington. Health is notably improved. Prineville residents Will Mahaffey visit John Thompson. Mrs Thompson and W W Williams family traveled to Pendleton. Will Humphrey of Pendleton returned home after a week with George Brace. C J Fraker came from Pendleton and is associated with the Furnish ranch. Will Brace of Cayuse visited recently.
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George Brace
C. J. Fraker
Pendleton
Will Brace
Cayuse
Home of his brother George Brace noted in brief
Beautiful spring weather is being enjoyed this week at Gibbon. Albert Baker and family arrived home today from Summerville. Joe French went down to Pendleton today.
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George Brace
Gibbon
Albert Baker
Summerville
Joe French
Pendleton
Oakland Adds Land to Waterfront With New Bulkhead
In Oakland, California, more than $1,000,000 in land is to be created along the estuary as a 5000 foot bulkhead is completed. The U S government is dredging the estuary at a cost of about $260,000 to deepen the channel to 26 feet at low tide, with dredged mud filling behind the bulkhead to form over 100 acres of new factory sites. Wharves and end sites will extend from the bulkhead to deep water.
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Oakland
Cal
United States
Wharven
Siegel and Vogel Indicted Over Bank Deposit Fraud
Henry Siegel and Frank Vogel, officials of the Siegel private bank, were indicted by a grand jury on charges of taking deposits for an insolvent institution. They allegedly secured a $25,000 deposit from the National Bank of Commerce by a false statement of assets.
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New York
Henry Siegel
Frank Vogel
Siegel Private Bank
National Bank of Commerce
Russia Imposes Heavy Fines on Newspapers in Year
A Soviet era style report shows fines totaling 69,825 dollars against 374 newspapers and periodicals, with 226 issues confiscated, 63 editors jailed, and 20 papers forced to cease publication in the last year. The Kleff governor led prosecutions, fining 41 papers for 5,062 dollars, seizing five issues and jailing 14 editors. An additional case is noted.
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ST. Petersburg
Russia
Kleff
Berlin
Censorship Seizure Over Telegram Rumor in St Petersburg
Severity of censorship shown by confiscating a recent Rostov on Don issue for printing a Vienna telegram rumor that the heir to the Serbian throne visited St Petersburg. The act underscores controls on publication and information during tense political times.
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Rostov-on-Don
Vienna
St. Petersburg
Chamberlains Tablets for Constipation Ad
Claim of Chamberlains Tablets being excellent for constipation describes them as easy to take mild and gentle in effect and urges a trial. Advertises sale by all dealers with Ady attribution.
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Chamberlain
Bill Modifies Marriage Rules in French Senate
Paris March 11 A Senate bill aims to overhaul France marriage regulations. It targets the burdens of paperwork delays and costs that currently make marriage prohibitively expensive for the poor.
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Paris
Senate
France
Allen's Foot-Ease Promises Comfort for Feet and Shoes
The antiseptic powder relieves tired swollen and burning feet fights corns and blisters and prevents sore spots. Ideal for dancing patent leather shoes and breaking in new shoes. Describes a 25 cent product with a free trial offer sent to Allen E Olmsted Le Roy New York.
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Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
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