Massachusetts adopts new savings insurance plan for workers
Beaton Mass November 1 The Massachusetts legislature authorizes a new industrial life insurance option tied to savings banks. Wage earners may choose between costly agent-led plans or inexpensive bank-backed policies with automatic premium payments and optional annuities. The change could spark a national shift toward affordable worker protection and broaden social welfare debates. The plan aims to reduce poverty and offer a systematic savings route, though critics warn of socialism labels.
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Mass
Massachusetts
Bay State
Savings and Insurance Bank
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Socialistie
Big Ships Cut Ocean Freight Rates Citing Size and Efficiency
The agricultural department reports sustained declines in ocean freight rates over 20 years as ship size grows and handling costs drop. From 1876 wheat from New York to Liverpool fell from 16.8 to cents. beef rates tumbled. San Francisco to England wheat costs more than doubled earlier but fell recently. Cotton and other cargo rates also dropped, with ships earning larger profits than smaller rivals. Passenger liners and mail contracts secure cheaper routes, boosting liner advantage. Hood's Sarsaparilla ad interrupts with kidney and liver health claim.
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Kington
New York
Liverpool
San Francisco
England
Pink Pills Promote Health For Anemia In Young Women
Advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a safe tonic for anaemia in girls and women. It includes a testimonial from Mrs H A Woodward of Rochester N Y describing severe symptoms and recovery after using the pills. Claims extend to tonic benefits for nerves and digestion, with pricing and ordering details.
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Ga Vung Curtis
H. A. Woodward
Commercial Street
Rochester
Wile
Atx
Dr. Wiames Meilene Co
Schenectady
Seattle Woman Dies of Bubonic Plague
Seatthe Wash Nov 1 Mrs George Osborne died early today and attending physicians assign death to bubonic plague Mrs Osborne wife of a member of the Osborne family in which there have been three deaths within the past two weeks one of which was officially diagnosed as plague by sheriff bacteriologist and board of health If the diagnosis is confirmed it will make three plague deaths in Seattle
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Osborne
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Seattle
Stockholders to Receive Two Million Dollar Dividend
Special to The Tight New York. A juicy melon will tempt the Great Northern railway today with an extra dividend of 12 percent. With $150,000,000 Great Northern assets outstanding, plus $60,006,000 stock in part paid, the Lake Superior holding company will pay $2,250,000. This second distribution to Great Northern stockholders follows a prior dividend years ago by the Lake Superior company. The Lake Superior company lists the Great Northern express, steamship, and associated lines as part of its holdings.
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New York
Great Northen
Great Northern
Lake Superior Company
Great Northern Xpress Company
Great Northern Steam
Allp Campany
Sand Goulee Coa
Pensions Sent Abroad Reach 724,434 Dollars
The Pension Department reports about 2,000 U.S. pensioners live abroad and receive quarterly stipends. Most are widows or children of Navy veterans under invalid pension law. Large sums go to residents in Ireland, Canada, Germany, and other nations, with some individuals receiving hundreds of dollars monthly while others receive modest amounts.
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Rival Vote Decides Bridgeport Mayoral Nominating Show
Charley Bartlett, Bridgeport Republican chair, cast the deciding ballot in a mayoral nomination contest against his rival Henry Jee. Both Bartlett and Lee held 18 votes each as the convention proceeded and Bartlett ultimately cast the tiebreaking vote.
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Charley Bartlett
Repubican
Henry Jee
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Lee
Barrett
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Convention of anglers to meet at American Museum New York
A convention of anglers from the United States and Canada is organized to gather at the American Museum in New York. The event aims to discuss preservation of game fish and is scheduled to begin in November with attendees from multiple regions.
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New Yoork
Amorien
United States
Canada
American Museum
Matarat Thaters
New York
U S Surgeon Cures Locomotor Ataxia In Paris
Dr Le Grand Denslow of New York demonstrated a new treatment for locomotor ataxia in a Paris hospital ward. He reported cases where the disease was cured with no relapses after stopping treatment for two to three years. The method targets irritation outside the spinal cord, which when removed, arrests spinal changes. Denslow will return to New York this week.
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New York
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Gulf Stream Gets Cold and Quiet in Temporary Drift
Philadelphia reports the Gulf Stream off Antonio harbor showing unusually cold water and low current. The Navicant Admira 8y captain notes water temperatures from 70 to 75 degrees, well below normal 78 to 84, with diminished air activity and calmer western limits, urging shipmasters to monitor the shift.
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Kubelle to Begin New American Tour in New York
Daniel Prahman announces that Kubelle the celebrated violinist will depart for America today to launch another tour. His first concert is set for Sunday, November 10 in New York.
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Daniel Prahman
Jum Kibelle
America
Kubelle
Cumberland Synod in session at Dowling Green Ky
The Kentucky Synod of the Cumberland Presbyterian church, in Dowling Green, Kentucky, has convened since Tuesday and adjourned this afternoon. The final sermon was to be preached this evening.
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Kentucky Synod of the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Roosevelt Curbing a Third Term Propaganda
Washington reports a White House development dampening third term hopes. President informs Senator Bourne that his re‑election campaign stance lacks White House endorsement, despite Bourne's active second elective term push. The stance may reflect cooling relations and strategic messaging.
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White House
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Bourn Haes
Ty Hag
Labor War May Follow Wage Cut In Pacific Northwest
Seattle workers in the Grand Parks miners and smelters of the Granby Smelter are notified of a 50 cent per day wage cut starting November. The measure may spread to Phoenix camp winners and to the British Cambila Copper and Domen Copper firms. The Grand Works Industry union will decide on accepting the cut or striking, with widespread unease reported.
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Wash
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Grand Parks
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Granby Smelter Company
New York
Phoenix Camp
British
Camibla Copper Company
Dominton Copper Company
Grand Works Indov Union
Prohibition Debate Echoes Across Southern States
A fragmented report quotes Alva J. M. N. Stevens of Portland Maine as the national W C T member voicing prohibition views during the Georgia state convention in Columbus. The text references prohibition in the South and the nationwide movement, noting attending figures and regional sentiments.
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Alva
J. M.N. Stevens
Portland
W. C
Georgia
Columbus
San Angelo Bank & Trust opens in Luis city
San Angelo, Tex, Nov 1 The San Angelo Bank and Trust Company with a capital of 250000 opened for business in Luis city. Fire destroys landmark in Gonzales a 12 miles east of Goizdies the building a landmark dating before the civil war. Many contents saved.
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Tex
San Angelo Bank & Trust Company
Hug
Luis City
Gonzales
Minold Z. D
Elhorn
Goizdies
Woman Sues Rockefeller for Damages in Oil Case
Ada C. Phelps through attorney George S. Phelps sues John D. Rockefeller and partners in Hancock county court for 50,000 alleging a fraudulent conspiracy to create a monopoly that controls crude oil prices. The plaintiff, an oil producer, claims losses due to the defendants' alleged methods.
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Blood Purifier S S S Promises Skin Disease Cure
An 19th century sales pitch claims skin diseases stem from humors and acids in blood. It asserts external creams fail. only thorough blood cleansing with S S S cures eczema, acne, and related conditions by neutralizing acids and removing toxins. Special book and free advice offered by The Swift Specific Co. Atlanta, Ga.
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Akio
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
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