Trust Boom Declining and Market Distress Across Nations
The Manufacturer notes a slow decline in corporate consolidations despite rising prosperity. November capitalization for new companies with 1 million or more in stock fell to 116.14 million while totals reach 608.4 million in November 1901 and 164.775 million in November. 11 month totals show 2.69 billion for 1902 vs 1.61 billion prior year. The piece argues that reduced demand for trust stocks and shifts toward antitrust pressure explain Wall Street distress. it advocates a return to individualism and competition.
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Steel Trust
Wall Street
The White Slaves in the Coal Fields
A report on the arbitration commission hearing in the anthracite region exposes harsh mining conditions. Testimony from Andrew Chippie, an 11 year old breaker boy, describes back pain and coercive pace, while James Gallagher, a long time miner, details store debt and predatory pricing at company outlets. The piece argues Roosevelt’s commission aims to reveal facts and guide remedial legislation.
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Arbitration Commission
Andrew Chippie
Andrew
James Gallagher
Gallagher
Lie
Roosevelt
The Tip Dilemma and the Price of Courtesy
An opinion piece argues tipping is a growing, entrenched system driven by wealth and luxury. It mocks reform efforts as futile while noting public willingness to pay for comforts and the social pressure on service workers.
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Yoo
Words from Elbert Hubbard on loyalty at work
The piece cites Elbert Hubbard’s Uplift urging workers to stay loyal to their employer and avoid undermining the institution. It argues for undivided service, condemning backbiting and advising resignation if one must vilify, noting loyalty outweighs cleverness. It ends with a call for a stronger word than strenuous to describe Mascagni's experiences.
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Mr. Hubbard
City Council passes Millett avenue vacation for North Seattle relief
The North Seattle council vote 9 to 2 to vacate Millett avenue and parts of Blanchard Lenora Virginia streets to ease traffic congestion from the north end. Protests and amendments failed as officials weighed tunnel plans and railroad interests amid Great Northern franchise concerns.
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Seattle
Thomas Burke
Great Northern
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Rimith
Burke
Grat Northern
J Horke
Railroad Avenue
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Pacific Coast Co
Edward Chippeck
Chippeck Fish Co
A. Gonn
Ainsworth & Dune
Wm. Voight
J.P. Hartman
Aerw
Northern Pacific
Columbia Puget Bound Tunnel
Montes
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Wan Arsa
Broad Union Street
Biscuit-Box Prison and a Flight to American Soil
A Japanese crew member Foo was held aboard a British liner then transferred to the Rinjun Maru under humanitarian grounds after examination by Dr Saito and a local physician. Officials debated customs law as Foo, accused of crimes in Kwantung, sought to avoid repatriation and press coverage. Capt Perchell faced fines over a steward’s status while offering passage to China. Foo declined.
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United States
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Foo
Horehell
House
San Francisco
Stratton
Perchell Foo
Liemond
Bernard Petty
Stewart
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China
Ah Foo
Neil Wins on a Foul in San Francisco Fight
In San Francisco on December 14, Neil defeated Tommy Reilly by disqualification after a foul blow to the groin. A physician ruled Neil had been struck below the belt, awarding the fight to him. Reilly had the edge in the early rounds, but the bout was marked by fast, rough exchanges and warnings for butting.
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San Francisco
Neil
Tommy Reilly
Reilly
Local hotel clerk and travelingship mentioned in city blurb
The item notes Robert Hrtnstad of the Thainier Grand hotel was married last Monday in Minneapolis to Kate Jewett. It says Mr Hrtnstad departed Beattie two weeks ago for a vacation. It mentions Mr and Mrs Tirinetad expected home June 4. A separate line reports a streetcar collision near Mremont last night just after midnight causing significant damage but no injuries.
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Thainier-Grand Hotel
Minneapolis
Kate Jewett
Mrinatad
Beattie
Mrs. Tirinetad
Castro Wins as Forces Recapture key Venezuelan towns
Caragua dispatch reports government troops recaptured Barquelmeto, capital of Lara state, and towns San Carlos and Tinaquigue from rebel control. Victory follows days of armed conflict and strategic setbacks for insurgents.
Governors Deliberates Mercy in Vance Case
Five Tacoma lawyers met with Gov. Meltiride in Olympia to plead for clemency for A. P. Vance, who faces a life sentence rather than hanging. The governor promised to decide in two or three days, giving no clear hint of his stance despite the jury’s mercy recommendation and clemency appeal.
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Tacoma
Meltiride
A. P Vance
Vance
Jon
Mestride
Pegain
Not So Poor After All
An old man named Billyman died several weeks ago in a pauper hospital of Toronto, Canada after his ...
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Billyman
Toronto
Canada
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