Labor unrest and union actions across cities and industries
A broad set of labor notes reports strikes and union activity in 1905 across Russia and the United States. Details include a general strike in Bods and 32,000+ workers out, Weavers in New Bedford affiliating with the United Lex tile Workers, conventions for Steam fitters Flelpers and Garment Workers, and plans for a Boston labor temple. Duluth locals, Brooklyn organizing efforts, and arbitration moves in shipping and rail and manufacturing sectors are noted, with wage talks and eight-hour day debates shaping policy nationwide.
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Bods
Russia
New Bedford
Mass
United Lextile Workers
Steamfitters
Flelpers
Detroit
International Wilen of
Tadic
Garment Workers
Bostor
Vinton Labor
Boston
Unians
Duluth
Minn
Trades Assembly
Sr Tl ‘Prades Assisiiiy
Vexetatte Viadecs
Brooklyn
Arganiai
Panor
Madis
Bashave
Elbe and Weser
Pencisco
Cal
Stone Union
Execuive
Muna Gruber Foler
Dayle
Golden West
San Francisco
Catan No
Boston Garment
New York
International Union
Cons Corporation
Culgaer
Canada
Paris
National Institute For the Blind
Norfolk
Minneapolis
Mino
Montana
Idaho
Wrenting
Washington
Oregon
New York, New Haven
Hartford
United States
Germany
France
Bunion
la Crosse
American Federation
Statler
Trades and Labor Counc
Ody
Brotherhood of the Voorboard
St Detroit
Miel S
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Transportation Service
Ing
Ber
Massachusetts State Commission
Commerce and Industry
Gov. Guild
Ins
Officiala
Jersey City
Irovel
Uis
Unifaria
San Frinnses
Cab
Pittsburg
Eabor
A Story of the Revolution Chapter X Continued
In a tense scene at Mr Wharton’s dwelling, Sarah’s betrothal to Colonel Wellmere is interrupted by Birch’s arrival. The unlikely wedding ritual is halted as a crisis erupts with a hidden ring, a dramatic confrontation, a pistol duel, and the escape of Wellmere toward New York amid a plundering raid by Lawton and others.
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Peyton
Wallmere
Sarah
Wellmers
Frances
Miss Poston
Miss Peyton
Pertan
Wellmere
Ene Lawton
Colonel Wellmere
England
Ames
New York
Lawton
Weismere
Wharton
Athan
Wong
George
Jomler
John Lawton
Mr. Wharton
Singleton
Cesar
Captain Singleton
Katy Traynes
Four Corners
Hollister
Chapter NII Fight With the Skinners on the Road
Swarming CHAPTER NII details a brutal escape scene as Sruvton battles the Skinners who seize him by neck and arms. A violent struggle ensues, echoed by curses and cries, while the wind shifts and a figure on a horse approaches, signaling possible aid or further danger.
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Nii
Sruvton
Hipasel
West Point Life Examined For Lazy Boys And Stricter Routines
A discussion outlines West Point’s demanding regimen where cadets endure early rising, rigid discipline, long study and drill periods, and limited recreation. The article argues that only strongly motivated boys with disciplined training succeed, while the unprepared face harsh rules and punishment.
Soviet Novelists and Playwriting Barriers
A fragmentary critique notes that Soviet writers face a block when shifting from novels to plays. It suggests writing plays requires a ready formula or Arana-like structure, with authors using nursery line rhythms and constrained cleverness to avoid wasting effort. The text references London.
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Londen
Grave Danger of Centralization
James A. Tawney argues Americans tolerate expanded federal roles because they do not see they are funding state programs through indirect taxes while direct state taxation undermines liberty. He warns against a drift toward a highly bureaucratic federal system resembling European models and urges defense of federal powers.
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James A. Tawney
M. C
Cong
Stites
Europe
Science Will Redeem Tropics by Col William C Gorgas
Col William C Gorgas declares no yellow fever in Panama and malaria under control. He praises canal workers and families, notes rigid quarantine prevents fever spread, and contends tropical sanitation advances will have broad global impact beyond Havana and Panama.
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William C. Gorgas
Panama
Havana
Panama Canal
Ontario's timber supply figures show vast license area
The Department of Lands Forests and Mines reports Ontario had 20 063 square miles under timber license. Key outputs include pine sawlogs 674 800 465 feet, board measure cedar 126 172 pieces, pulpwood 4 961 cords. Mills at Sault Ste Marie Spanish River and Sturgeon Falls operated at full capacity amid shifting land use policy.
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Department of Lands, Forests and Mines
Tota
Ontario
Boston Transcript
Lcense
Sault Ste. Marie
Spanish River
Sturgeon Falls
Department Bes Institute
Maine lax charter dream spawns easy fake firms
A Maine-based critique highlights how simple it is to form a corporation there with minimal fees and lax oversight. The writer notes flashy but dubious charters, small annual taxes, and widespread filing of impractical ventures, urging scrutiny of so-called corporate schemes and delinquent-charter issues in Bangor papers.
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Mars
Alaska
Maine
Bangor
Secretary of State
Augusta
Vision of tropical Asia under safe diseases and growth
The author argues that eliminating yellow fever and malaria allows populations to settle the tropics. He predicts Anglo-Saxons will inhabit tropical regions as health improves, making tropical countries wealth centers again within two centuries.
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Tropic
Tropics
Emphasize The Glories Of Peace In History Teaching
President Schactler argues that the twentieth century problem is the boy and the girl. He claims history education overemphasizes war heroes and battles while neglecting peace, urging a shift to honor peaceful arts and rational perspectives in teaching. He cautions against erasing military valor but calls for prioritizing peace victories.
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Schactler
Abs
How to Abolish Consumption by Dr F C Shattack
The article argues tuberculosis must be eradicated by removing its seed through cleanliness, adequate food, fire, water, playspaces, baths, and sanitary workshops. It urges broad public health laws and coalition with private employers. Emphasizes education over medicine for effective prevention.
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F. C. Shattack
Unpaid Charters Spark Formation of New Companies
The text notes many firms form monthly to escape taxes and amend to lower payments. some are described as odd or notable, with a focus on how some claim to protect savings via longer forms and unusual charters. it also oddly mentions cigars and Italy in passing.
Tobacco and Cigars Across Nations in the Early Era
An overview notes widespread use of tobacco among soldiers in Italy and French smokers outnumbering pipe and cigar users. It cites vast US and British production, Cuba’s famed Vuelta de Abajo region, and claims on expensive cigars, with Louisville as a major market and the Philippines yielding large diaries of tobacco.
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Italy
Lord Woleeley
France
United States
Cuba
Philippine Islands
Vuelta de Abajo
Havana
Wille's Hesson and a Mother's Boy Writer Tale
A Chicago writer Wille is bound to his mother in life and script. One night he asks his father for water, sparking a prideful moment that reveals his fear of pins and a dressmaker near mamma. The tale unfolds with humor and familial dynamics.
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Wellmere
Alon
Mag
Tawton
Wellmece
France
Waghton
Archibald Sitgreaves
Tom
Wille
Hesson
Willle
Chicago
Mamma
Willy
Fragmented Anecdotes Sparked by a Concert Disruption
A disorderly scene at a steiphony concert sparked by a young man loudly harping on a topic. A passerby challenged him to listen with his eyes, provoking further comments. The episode touches on manners and neighborly respect as a bystander quips about listening with the mouth shut.
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Tomas
Kansas City
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