Harrisburg Hearing Opens On Pro Compulsory Labor Law
A bitter clash over proposed Pennsylvania laws regulating child labor and wages opened in Harrisburg with hearings before the Senate special judiciary committee. Supporters and opponents of the three measures, drafted by the Republican state convention, argued for the minimum wage commission and broader protections, while some Democrats and progressives urged swift passage. Notables from Pittsburgh Philadelphia and other states testified as advocates for reform.
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Harrisburg
Penneylvania
State House
Special Judiciary Committee
Senate
Legislative Committee
Progressive Party
Henry G. Wasson
Pittsburgh
William Draper Lewis
University of Pennsylvania Law School
Charles Chute
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania “Kid Labor Association
New York
Michigan
Ohio
Cuticura Ointment Cured Eczema, Reader Letter
A Detroit resident describes severe eczema spreading from scalp to hands and feet with intense itching. After trying various remedies without relief, use of Cuticura Soap and Ointment provided complete recovery in about three weeks, per a signed 1912 testimonial and advertisement.
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Kanter Ave
Detroit
Mich
Cuticura
Dept. T
Boston
Break Away From Blood Bondage
A historical advertisement touts a blood purifier named 5.8.8 from The Swift Specific Co. It claims to cleanse blood, purge impurities, and cure eruptive diseases like eczema and psoriasis with a $1 bottle, urging readers to order from the Atlanta firm’s Swift Building laboratory.
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Swift Specific Co
Swift Bldg
Atlanta
Larry's absence blamed for Naps defeats in chaotic tale
Disjointed notes recount a hotel porter nicknamed Larry involved in a running court scene with Cranes and Graney. References shift from baseball and local pranks to a Paris athletic meet where Jean Bouin aims for an hour record, then to Virginia lodge delegates, California college commencement, Philadelphia graft concerns, and Indian museum ideas.
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Larry
Harry
Prince Huniry
Wil Isin
Chicago
Jack Greney
Clevelyind Outheldar
Cranes
Graney
Paris
Jean Bouin
Sweden
Stanfield Baseball Wins and Local Social Notes Stir Oregon Town
Special Correspondence Stanfield Oregon May 14 The Stanfield baseball team won Sunday games against Echo and Pilot Rock. J M Hodge of Pilot Rock visited Stanfield. The Study Club hosted by Mrs C W Conner and Mrs F B Stuart met Saturday with refreshments. Local visits include F J Thomas of Hermiston and Mrs H W Stephens of Pendleton. Stanfield's second nine defeated Pendleton's second team.
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Stanfield
Oregon
Echo
Pilot Rock
J. M. Hodge
C. W. Conner
F. TB. Stuart
Conner
F. J. Thomas
Hermiston
Stantleld
Roy Ward
Young
HW. L. Stephens
Pendleton
Mable McComish
M Barringer
Mrs. Caton
North Yakima
Coal wealth powers New South Wales industry in Newcastle
Sydney May 14 coal is the key mineral resource of New South Wales with a vast distribution of about 28 000 miles The Newcastle centre of coal trade is bustling H Langwill president of the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce says Newcastle offers more for a manufacturer than any place he knows He notes experience from Austria Britain and other lands The Newcastle Maitland district last year produced 7 000 000 tons of coal and experts say the supply is practically inexhaustible.
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Sidney
Aus
New South Wales
Tts
Newccastle
H. ©. Langwill
Newcastle
East Oregonian Seeks Old Rags for Reuse Drive
The East Oregonian advertises a rag collection drive asking residents to bring or mail large, clean old rags to the newspaper office at their earliest convenience. The appeal emphasizes practicality and local recycling.
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East Oregonian
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Richmond
Berkeley
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Rocky Mountain States
University of California
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Delhi Fort
Times of Inda
India
Hawkins
Herbert
Fryer
Europe
Bombay Journal
Old Delhi
Bombay
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Cadillac
California
Portland
F. O. B. Pendleton
Orecon Motor Garage
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