Commission Debates Report on Labor Reforms and Philanthropy
New York February reports say the federal industrial relations commission will urge a federal labor bureau with post office branches and extended Erdman Act mediation for interstate industries. Carnegie and Rockefeller testified on philanthropy and governance, with Carnegie expressing disdain for men of wealth who ignore workers and Rockefeller defending democracy and his foundations.
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New York
Federal Industrial Relations Commission
Federal Labor Bureau
John D. Rockefeller
Standard King
Andrew Carnegie
King
Rockefeller
Condit
Coming Week At Theatres Promises Opera and Vaudeville Treasures
The Metropolitan hosts Haensel and Gretel with a large vocal cast and Lohengrin rehearsals while The Town in Review and other 1914 history pieces play Sunday. At Moore, High Jinks and other musical comedy acts preview next week with Arthur Hammerstein presenting and Clara Millner leading the chorus. Loew’s Empress features a diverse bill headlined by Frank Stafford and company, plus Hebrew and Irish numbers, and Wolgas and Girlie. Pantages opens with Marco Twins and Five Musical Noises in Old Seville, plus The Operator and other acts in a packed week of entertainment.
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Kathryn Hantworth
Metropolitan Theatre
Haensel
Gretel
Young Men's Hebrew Association
Loew's
Elaine
Marco Twins
Pantages
Matt
Jeff
Seville
Leo Cooper and Company
Three Arleys
Howard and Mason
Brighten Up Your Prospects at the Dexter Horton Trust
Promoting financial self improvement the notice urges readers to test their ability to save. It encourages trying to save for a few months at the Dexter Horton Trust and Savings Bank to build confidence and capability. The fragment also hints at advice about progress from journey man to employer and the value of taking action.
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Dexter Horton Trust and Savings Bank
Seattle
Belasco
Old Mining Man Livingston Gilson Dies at 84
Livingston Gilson, 84, one of the oldest and best known mining men on the coast, died in San Francisco. He had a long career in mining circles and was a prominent figure in the industry.
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San Francisco
Livingston Gilson
Danderine Claims Quick Dandruff Cure and Hair Saver
Advertisement notes that dandruff disappears after one or two uses of Danderine rubbed into the scalp. A 20 cent bottle is sold at drugstores with the promise of no dandruff particles, no falling hair, and a non itchy scalp after several applications.
Sugar Price Rise Foreseen by Chicago Grocers
Chicago reports sugar and other staples climbing as wholesalers warn 6 to 7 cents per pound may replace 54 cents. K O Windsor of Star Market says jobbers doubled profits and push for further hikes. Refined sugar in New York moved from 4.85 to 5.15 per hundred, with potential to reach 6 or 7. Grocers cannot sustain buying at 5.50 per hundred and selling at 5 1/2 cents per pound.
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Chicago
K. O. Winsor
Star Market
New York
Phone Company Stole His Five Says Fireman Saunders
Fireman Thomas A Saunders claims the telephone company robbed him of a five dollar gold piece after he withdrew funds from its cash drawer. He says the company refused to return the money and has appealed to the public service commission. He describes a 1914 home line deposit, a transfer with a higher rate, and a renewal dispute over the $5 refund.
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Thomas A. Saunders
Telephone Company
Saunders
Public Service Commission
Baundera
Third N. W
Linden Ave
Girl Fights Off Attacker With Hatpin Near Los Angeles
Myrtle Shorrow 17 is in serious condition after a brutal assault as a man known as Frank Brinith dragged her into a vacant lot near her home. Police search for the assailant. she fought back with a bent hatpin, leaving a bloodied handkerchief and an overcoat at the scene.
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Los Angeles
Myrtle Shorrow
Frank Brinith
Investigate Japs Coast Activities Near San Diego
San Diego reports a favorable government inquiry after a Japanese cruiser Asama wrecked at Turtle Bay 200 miles south of San Diego. States the ship used Mexican west coast harbors as supply bases and was en route to quiet waters to coal when she hit a submerged rock. The Alama and the British collier Boine were said to be involved in the plan.
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San Diego
Asama
Turtle Bay
Alama
Boine
January actions show mixed congress measures and stalemates
Congress in January saw immigration bill pass the house but fail to override a veto, woman suffrage debated for first time since 1887, and the army and river and harbor bills moving through. Senate obstruction, a filibuster on the ship purchase bill, and looming logjam threaten water power, leasing, and related measures with an extra session likely.
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House
Bowdle
Ohio
Senate
House of Representatives
Gardner
Massachusetts
Senate Democratic Caucus
Congress
Haarlem Oil Capsules Ad Claiming Kidney Cure
An advertisement promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy for backache fatigue dizziness and urinary problems. It asserts the oil targets kidneys and eliminations of infection with guaranteed results and money-back offer through The Owl Drug Company.
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Haarlem
Owl Drug Company
Babson Favors Havana Prospects In Cuba Trip
Babson writes from Cuba praising Havana as a future major Western Hemisphere city with modern amenities, favorable harbor, and potential for U.S. business. He notes high hotel charges, rat issues, and Cuban merchants buying from English and German suppliers while promising future insights on American unpopularity.
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Cuba
Havana
Key West
Fla
Prado
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Carnegie
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Andy
Estend
Mexico
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Mr. Carnegie
Walsh
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Theo Karl Johnston
Gwendolyn Geary
Mme
Moore
Chapple
May Woods
California
Proro Limes
Lushnes
Dexter Horton
St. Paul Stove Repair & Plumbing Co
Con
Bull Bros
AIN
Hotel Savoy
King and Nixon
Third Ave
Orpheum Theatre
Occidental
McDonald
Arthur Hammemstein
Iresenta
Masten
Castine Theatre
Stella Mayhew
Cirele
Babson
Oklahoma
United States
Loew
Lew Shank
Indianapolis
oTrien
Regal Shoe Repair Shop
Seneca
Stewart House
Stewart St
Pike Public Market
Graham & Victor
Diamond Merchants
Second Ave
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