Salaries and worth of top executives debated in New York
In New York a debate erupts over whether any man is worth more than $25,000 a year. Charles Mellen argues no one, regardless of genius, is worth that much while Chauncey Depew and others contend extraordinary talent may justify higher pay. Comparisons are drawn to Rockefellers, Morgans, Goethals, and McCurdy amid broader questions of corporate valuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles S. Mellen
New York
Charles 8. Mellen
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
John D. Rockefeller
Ard CW Company
Wizard of Organization
Sele
John Kerpent Morgan
Thomas A. Edison
Woodrow Wilson
Europe
George W. Goethals
United States
Panama Canal
Mellen
Mr. Mellen
New Haven Railroad
Stalin
Mike
Chauncey M. Depew
New York Central Railroad
Colonel Guethals
Predictions of 1914: Global upheaval and Paris calm
The text summarizes Mme Thebes's 1914 forecasts forecasting Mars driven war in Europe, floods threatening London, riots in Austria Vienna and Austro-Hungarian turmoil, Germany upheaval, Italy papal change, Russia peace efforts in the Balkans, French scandals and unrest in the northeast, with America spared and Paris expected to have a favorable year.
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Paris
Mme. Thebes
Mars
England
India
London
Portugal
Austria
Vienna
Hungary
Germany
Italy
Russia
Balkans
France
America
Rothschilds in New York on Pleasure Trip from Cambridge
Anthony and Evelyn de Rothschild, two of the wealthiest young men, are in New York on a pleasure trip after recent studies at Cambridge. They plan to sail back to England on Tuesday as their three month travels wrap up, citing a quest for interest and amusement.
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New York
Anthony
Evelyn de Rothschild
Leopold de Rothschild
Lord Rothschild
Great Financial Family
Cambridge
England
Brussels as Little Paris in Lively European City Tour
A writer in Paris praises Brussels calling it the Little Paris for beauty and nightlife. The piece describes two city halves, the Palais de Justice on the hill, the royal palace, Avenue Louise, Cathedral of St Gudule, Grand Place and Hotel de Ville with its towering weather vane sculpture of St Michael over the city.
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Paris
Brussels
Cologne
Royal Palace
Europe
Palais de Justice
St. Peter’s
Rome
Leopold
Louise
St. Gudule
Notre Dame
Hotel de Ville
Beggar Girl’s Modesty and Alms Call Stirs London Scene
A London observer recalls alms cries near St Sofia Mosque as a beggar girl refuses to uncover her face on religious grounds. The piece notes bribery to obtain consent and questions beggar wealth, while weaving in unrelated social vignettes and quotes about copper mill owners.
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London
Mosque of
St. Sofia
Dog Spent 19 Days in Well Near Towanada Kansas
A Scotch collie belonging to farmer H D Wait fell into a dry well 19 days ago. Neighbors heard yelps and barking and feared wolves or coyotes. Mr Walt located the dog at the bottom of the well and rescued him, now nursing him back to health with his ribs prominently showing.
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Wichita
Kan
H. D. Wait
Towanada
Walt
Stabbed Man Puffs Up Amid Quarrel
Abraham Kalen, stabbed in a quarrel in New York, began to puff up on all sides as doctors explained the wound affected a lung. Medical staff stated there is no danger to his life despite the unusual swelling.
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New York
Abraham Kalen
Curtain Down on Romance Ends in Annulment Battle
Mrs. Breckenridge files for annulment on grounds of incurable insanity of her husband Jack Breckenridge a California scion. The couple wed a decade ago and honeymooned in Paris where doctors failed to cure him. The wife has brought their son John Breckenridge Jr. to San Francisco as annulment actions proceed in San Francisco and Paris.
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Paris
Europe
Cork Leg Caused Arrest in Bigamy Case
Portland woman Eva Zelmer explained she agreed to be a witness after learning P. D. Chamberlain had lost both legs, not just one cork leg. Chamberlain, charged with bigamy, had a Portland wife and child and was released on $250 bail after earlier funds secured Zelmer’s release as a material witness.
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Portland
Ore
Eva Zelmer
P. D. Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Miss Zelmer
Night Watchman Triggers Fire Loss at Harris Mfg Plant
Chicago report says night watchman Crosby shut off sprinklers to stop water on the second floor causing a major fire at Harris Manufacturing. Building destroyed with losses estimated at 100000 dollars.
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Chicago
Crosby
Harris Manufacturing Company
Duck Shatters Silk Hat in New Jersey Prank
In New Providence New Jersey a nine pound wild duck struck a telephone wire and crashed into a funeral procession. The impact broke the duck's wing and caused it to fall onto a silk hat worn by John Miller, valued at seven dollars.
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New Providence
N. J
John Miller
Tetterine Promises Relief for Skin Ailments
An old advertisement touts Tetterine as a universal remedy for eczema ringworm itch, rashes, chafes, bites, and related skin troubles. It claims permanent cure and urges purchase from druggists or by mail from J. T. Shuptrine of Savannah, Georgia.
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Nature
J. T. Shuptrine
Savannah
Social line debate hints at party line preference
A shy caller asks about installing telephone service at a residence. The manager asks Independent or party line. The respondent flirts, suggesting party line despite higher cost, as a judge notes.
Quotations on Marriage Age and Wisdom
A brief dialogue contrasts age and judgment in marriage ethics. An elder questions marrying a young person regarded as a fool, while the younger questions knowledge of the fool’s nature, implying risk in unions based on appearances.
Pain relief promises from Hunt's Ning Oil advert
An advertisement touts Hunt's Ning Oil as a remedy for pain and explains it arrests pain and provides near instant relief for neuralgia rheumatism heat aches burns and similar afflictions. It urges readers to try the product to make pain quit.
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Vick. Adv
Unclear fragment hints at social scene and remedies
Fragments describe hats and laughter at a gathering. Menthol cough drops and a quackish claim to relieve coughs are mentioned. A moralizing line on leadership appears, with references to Booth and self reliance, in a disorderly, period tone.
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McCurdy
Mutual Life Insurance Commpany
Bank of England
Imperial German Bank
Chauncey
M. Depen
Pany
Standard Oil Company
Fram
Antarctic Exploration Fame
Colon Harbor
Panama
Arctic
North Pole
Amundsen
South Pole
Rothschilds
Baron
Belgium
Allah
Guggenheim
Oswald
Rison Villard
Ryches
Lord Lackland
Sudd Ryches
Sherry’s
Lackland
Canine
Kansas
Dean
Hostetter
Texas
Peden Iron & Steel CO
San Antonio Houston
The
Old Reliable
Texas Iron House
F. W. Heitmann Company
Houston, Texas
Electric Supplies
Barden A & Machinery Company
Main Street
Electric Light, Telephone & Ignition Supplies
Canes Detective Agency
Piso
Drei
Mee Rak
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