Illinois wage inquiry probes women workers and minimums
The Illinois legislative commission weighs a minimum wage for women from 10 to 12 dollars weekly against industry pushes for 8 dollars. Montgomery Ward testifies showing two workers surviving on 8 dollars with room for abuse, while the writer derides employer figures as unreliable and calls for direct accounts from the workers themselves.
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Montgomery, Ward & Co
Philosophical Squeal and Public Reform Pleas
A New York city madam, Rosie Hertz, receives a year in prison for operating immoral venues while defending that supply shapes demand. The piece mocks reformers and politics, cites Mexico and Seattle quips, and comments on district attorney, party splits, and rising nonpartisan hopes in state and county elections.
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Madame Rosie Hertz
New York City
Madame Rosie
New York
Adventure on the Mexican Border on Screen at Class A
A timely silent film about a US lieutenant and a Mexican captain entangled over a brighteyed senorita. Complications arise from alleged martial law breaches, leading to a dramatic decision to free the captain and face punishment. The piece plays with other short features and reels at multiple venues through Wednesday.
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United States
Mexico
United States Army
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Digestive Relief
A vintage ad promoting Pape's Diapepsin claims rapid relief from indigestion dyspepsia and stomach discomfort within five minutes. It asserts the remedy digests all foods, prevents sourness and gas, and makes the stomach feel better quickly. Customers are urged to buy a fifty cent case from any drug store.
Last of Great Irish Patriots Gives Brave Dying Statement
Staten Island March 17 O Donovan Rossa Irish patriot and English prisoner, aged about 70, speaks with a Star correspondent. He recalls famine, hedge schools, and Fenian work for Ireland, confessing a penny bun theft and reflecting on 70 years of Irish politics and dying. He notes the Boer War and urges unity, saying the Fenian cause helped unite Irish factions.
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STAR
Toda
Mary Boyle O'Reilly
Staten Island
N. Y
Ross
Ireland
Mets
Maida
Peoresa
Anecdotes From Irish Folk and a Witty Judge
A 1913 humor piece recounts conversations between old cronies and a judge who questions a policeman about aiding a defendant. The dialogue blends Irish speech and jokes on work, marriage, and a boilermaker’s onion mishap leading to a finger injury.
Edison Kineto Phone Exhibition Promises Fully Synchronous Sound
A New York Times column reviews early kinetophone demonstrations in vaudeville theaters. It lauds perfect synchronization between film and speech yet notes the faint voice over the talking machine and diminished sound compromises the illusion. The writer suggests Edison must achieve a true sound vehicle to complete the work.
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New York
Edison
Welaarth
Fdthon
Muale
Hut
Edelson
Curious Clock and Mission Tale In Best Short Stories Today
The Outlook recounts a Chicago merchant confronted by a mission leader who wants him to attend every meeting and even swap a clock for loyalty. A hostess quips about the clock name as visitors are puzzled by the odd exchange. Nearby, London Answers notes locals in a theater cast for Uncle Tom’s Cabin amid mixed reviews.
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Chicago
James
George
Agi
Point London
Revival Yields 125 Converts at St Pauls M EF Church
A seven week revival led by Rev Charles Bennett at St Pauls M EF church ended with 125 conversions and 109 new members. Bennett received a purse of $1 50 in appreciation, an unusual offering surprise for the pastor.
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St. Paul's M. EF
Charles Bennett
Bennett
Napoleon
Toledo
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