Government report on building costs and fire tests
The article outlines a government study with figures on building costs and fire losses, citing tests by a Syntec geological survey. It compares U.S. costs to European ones and mentions insurer data, total expenditures, and projected differences in future fires across regions. It also notes industrial and infrastructure spending and the impact on public works.
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Uiited
Tovayold Unie
Ted Sintas Geological Snyréy
Coun
Jose
Te Dalttex
Arid
Europe
United Labor Movements Face Old Debates and Reforms
A mix of labor reform notes from early 20th century reports discusses membership rules in the United Mine Air America era, initiation fee reductions, and calls for civic federation talks to settle labor troubles by conciliation. Portland barbers push for an international law amend to allow barbers to vote on membership and dues changes. Heston Medal Trades Assembly supports building trades standards and centralizing labor concerns.
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United Mina Air America
Tts neanlsHon
Ark
Mano
Vorgen Torkers
Montreat, Taw, Trades and Later Council
Portland
Ore
Barbers Loral
Anton Ars
Intexnational
Heston “Medal
Aisanelan
A. Fi of L
Two Faymasters Held Up in Eastern Ohio Mines
In eastern Ohio, two Faymasters or mine workers were held up in separate incidents. A man named Gyats, 60, was found dead at a doorway after a suspected ambush near the river. A robber escaped with a satchel containing $4,900. Other victims include several mine workers and a Shaw Dexter Co. official. Local authorities report a fatal outcome and ongoing investigations.
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Dikeiuls
Auitk
Paytadaters
Ohio
Bnproximahde Fo
Iobber “Thay
Bowerd
Mev Wayenasler
Shaw Dexter Coat
Robert Pominuilig
Teft Piltebure Ter
Iutoes
McGann
Erstead Door
Bet Ghen
Sand
Howes
Lost ferry found near wrecked line in 1908 storm
A 1908 report notes the Lost Ca e ferry sank during a December night storm with thirty three men aboard. It places the wreck about Port Gat fourteen miles from Port Stanley and mentions the vessel’s hulk visible near the wrecked site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tayracu
Tha Bessensee
Eric
Ibiel
Brin
Cara
Port Gat
Port Stanley
Ty Ilso
Vielbles
Hogs Hit Record Prices Amid Market Jump
News from Indianapolis reports hogs sold at 11.40 per hundred pounds, near national highs, with Chicago bidding 10.90 as the market surged by about 20 cents from the previous day. Also noted is the death of Jake Aghaeter after a long illness in Denver, with family close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Chicago
Peary Reward Refusal Stirs Naval Subcommittee Debate
A murky 19th century debate unfolds as a U S subcommittee questions rewards for Robert Peary and scrutinizes his polar voyage claims. Witnesses including Englebright of California and Bates of Pennsylvania challenge Peary’s discoveries while defending congressional actions.
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Hause
Wasbioyluy
Euy
Robert & Peary
Englebright
California
Peary
Bates
Pennayivenia
Peaty
Fears
Rehts
Epol RA
Eny
Elileais
Bartell
Penry
Bacon
Bartlett
Iir
Pescy
Macori
Fire ruins worksite burying men and killing Siva
A collapse of a fifty foot high wall at Voltan gnu mill in Piltaburys kills Siva and injures fifteen others. Fifteen workers are trapped as twenty were hurled from the wall. Rescue finds two men alive but injured an hour later. The accident occurred during heavy rain and flood threats near the river.
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Tro Dend
Americas Mulzn Company
Ruby Mills
American Maize Products Company
Roby
Ind
Euri
Chicago
Heramona
Tod
Thrga
Walldog
South Mbkago
Ivo
Tater
Skais
Sugar Re Gning
Siva
Suvett
M. Late & Son
Piltaburys
Roeblers Loot Exfruss Car In Alleged Express Heist
A disrupted report describes a train robbery aboard the New York Contrast line near Syracuse, with a gang suspected to have boarded at Ulica and traveled to Rochester. Items from the express car were stolen, and authorities note deer deaths from harsh winter conditions as a connected statewide concern.
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New York
Wochester
Dusala
Ulica
Syracuse
Pittsburg Tragedy as Hero Electrocutes Self Trying to Save Children
In Pittsburgh suburb Tal Oaks a man named Charles Hommel attempted to rescue two children and a playmate from an electric line mishap. He freed them but, while discarding a broken wire, touched the live end and was fatally electrocuted. Spectators watched in horror as the scene unfolded under sunshine.
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Pittsbore
Revo
Pittsburg
Tal- Oaks
Charles Hommel
Ruinwel
Sandiva Hename
Meshes
Aikawip-Cueveyyt Waar Anansi Att Abd
Watehing Hammel de
Steals 600000 From Ontaoe In Panamanian Case
The article details a complex financial theft involving M. Duez and others tied to religious and charitable trusts. Duez allegedly admitted losing funds through speculative ventures and faced charges connected to misappropriation of church properties. The case spans multiple congregations and institutions, with links to the Panama Canal Company through intermediary figures.
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Stanchusy
M. Daez
Justeist Truste
Belin
Falr
Bas
Paris
Catamon
Altairn
M. Duez
Crrucs
Dex
Nisertcorde
Pirpus Fathers
Oblates
Saint Maar
Lemarnius
Panama Canal Company
Civil Unrest Fatalities Reported in Palmotic Neighborhood
Three Black residents and two white men die as a confrontation erupts in Palmotic Pla. An emergency event leads to a hospital admission in Tampe for a White man. A deputy sheriff and a bystander are shot. a posse later engages suspects at dusk along the Matalee River banks.
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Dronts Siuprite
Sborlfa
Matalee
Warldé
End of Strike Demands Arbitration in Philadelphia
Citizens press for arbitration between Philadelphia Rapid Cremation Company and 4,000 workers amid a broad protest. Labor leaders seek federal or state intervention as strikes threaten city industry and economic stability. Governor and civic groups are urged to intervene to halt the growing disruption.
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Philadelphia
Gereet Gar
Tall la Lutéry
Witons Glvier Federation
Slunel
Harriuburg
Expedition Leader Aims Polar Achievement in London
Commander Wi Submit presents documents in London as the polar expedition presses toward a public address under the Horal Geographical Society. The explorer, trusted by British geographers, anticipates a grand royal reception with seats nearly filled two months before the fete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lars Heworts
Tobert Beary
London
Tondon
Educational reform clashes over college athletics in Minnesota
The Minnesota State labor department backs compulsory educational guidelines amid a heated debate on intercollegiate athletics. Critics fear centralized control would merge football, track, baseball, and other sports under a single athletic head at universities. Ter Willen Everote, a noted educator and lecturer, adds weight to the controversy, while a $46,000 fund supports Augustinians College and Theological Seminary at Rock Island.
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Hines
Minnesota
State Labor Department
Dent ‘Trewin
Bédroi ‘Et Educational Control
Ter Willen Everote
Quincy
Atlantic
Oxford
Cambridge
Roosevelt interview aboard Dal reports travel to Europe and Africa
Report describes Theodore Roosevelt on the British steamer Dal with Sir Reginald Woodale, discussing politics and health. It notes plans for his travels via Egypt and Italy, and hints at a hinted engagement and potential war travels, with lists of exotic specimens said to be collected.
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Colne
Roosevelt Anti Fly Party
Ofelization
Gartytor
Roosevelt
Stramer Dal
Reginald Wiogale
Colqnel Hoosevelt
Dal
Nile
Jie
Ceaily
le Soid
Willar Emile
Bivrov Peat
Barend
Hirai
Roostvelt
Biscon
Theodore
Fikonor Alexander
New York
Sto
Nin
Caloust Roosevelt
Dennt
Roosevelt Fred
Donation bill outlines aid by foundation in District of Colombia
A draft Senate bill by Senator Jacoby Gale Huger proposes a foundation in the District of Colombia. The proposal aims to promote civilization and general human progress for United States territories and foreign lands through knowledge and relief efforts. Rockefeller supports the corporation’s current purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Roewefel
Congress
Hotkerelfer Foundation
Colombia
Senate
Jacoby Gale Huger
New Hampshire
United -States
Rockfeller
Train wreck injures many near Los Angeles theater crowd
Thirty six persons were injured, some seriously, when an oak trolley car was toppled from a freight train on the Balt Lake route in Los Angeles. The car, filled with theatergoers, was thrown onto the tracks, windows and roof damaged, several trapped underneath.
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Lreck
Balt Lake
Los Angeles
Cal
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