Slow Workingmen in Europe and America feature in April Harper’s
An extended notice reviews The April Harper's piece by Lee Meriwether, who for a year lived among workers from Gibraltar to the Baltic and in the United States to study wages, habits, and household economies. It contrasts European labor life with American conditions, noting wages, living standards, and domestic roles, and previews a companion look How to see Europe on Billy Center Day. The summary highlights the author’s immersion with laborers, cross‑continental findings, and related works.
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Ajril Harper
Europe
America
Lee Meriwether
Gibraltar
Bosporus
Mediterranean
Baltic
Mr. Meriwether
Italy
Switzerland
Germany
Belgium
France
England
United States
Twelve Die in Beowrie Fire at Bond and Clancy Home
A morning blaze at the Bond and Clancy dwelling in Beowrie, Gagvble iron region, trapped twelve residents who burned to death. Five men severely burned, twenty five others injured, some critically, with several leaping from upper floors. Origin of the fire remains unknown. medical verdict absolves the company of fault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prighthally
Marek
Bond & Clancy
Beowrie
Farmots
Gagvble Iron Regio
Jose
Onn Mar
Sean
Rosamnsthon
Celedia Mora
Jemee
Michigan News Digest Reports Detroit Levee Plans and Local Drops
The report mentions a Detroit levee project slated for April, notes zero unsold swamp land in Tangham County, How A, PA, and lists numerous local incidents. It covers arrests for forgery, fatal accidents, business openings, regional deaths, and ongoing state matters from Saginaw to Grand Rapids with scattered dates and named places.
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Detroit
Swinetond
Marquette
Alaska
Benton Herbor
Pas Ge Atr
Ha Boen
Flint
Hart
David J. Row
Taymouth
Saginaw County
University
Ano Artwr
William Danforth
Grand Rapids
Tio
Erlor
Hess
Mitchell
Negaunes
Lackawana Iron and Coal Company
Chas
Dearin
Clarahce Ostrander
Lansing
Phoenix
Arizona
Keleigh
N.C
Los
Flae
Wiliams
Michigan
Owdsnor
Thompson
Maskegon
Chardon
Ohio
Agricultural Allege Way
Warret
Coldwater
Motelius
Law Department
Caine
Graham
Grant Town
St Claireouity
Hindley
Rau Wis
Towpt | Thompson
Hay City
Nelon Brewer
Pere Marquette
East Saginaw
Pittefield
Washtenaw County
William
Erin
Chiterdis
Naslemiente Uf Morte
Cownile
Julia Ann
Ciewrge Martin
Pramscourk
Paul
Ming
Grand Kaye
Byston
St Clair
Battle Creek College Oatinetties
College
Hesvemer
Nintebour
Butler
Conmitted
Ork
Exchange Bank
Marlette
Hank
Chicago& Northwen
Iron River
Watersmeet
Hiogebie County
Chicago & Northwestern Lnto
Uegebie Iron District
Charles Gavin
Napoleon Street
State Dental Association
Ann Arbor
J. A. Robinson
Jackson
First View
E.G. Corbin
Bt. Johns
Second View
H.C. Corns
J. B. McGregor
Port Huron
Hy Ky Lathrop
Ald. Glaister
Michigan State Capitol
Ottawa
Blaze destroys large Webster Wagon Company shop
Fire raged through the four story Webster Wagon Company building at Jacksen near Herthweet on March 4 around 10 pm. Firefighters aided by a northeast wind contained the blaze but the structure and contents were destroyed with many inmates and prisoners evacuated to safety. Extra guards placed in cells as a precaution amid the extensive damage and investigation into the fire’s origin continues.
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Tle Webster
Eide
Pein
Yen
Fry
Webster Wagon Company
Webter Company
Haileet
Bern
MaNe
Epon Taneu
Murder and mayhem at Norris prison yard and blast at mill
A prison murder trial in Detroit connects Clark and Graham to the killing of Miller as guards and inmates testify about complicity. Clark fatally wounds Plattner in a kitchen corridor while Girard is injured. Keeper Baldwin subdues Clark. In a separate incident Henry Stanley and son Albert report a powder mill fire and catastrophic explosion destroying the mill and nearby buildings with estimated losses around 5000 dollars.
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Gevotier
Sage Clark
Dan Grabai
Detroit
Clark
Bute
Eaninets
Kirde
Gtrard
Iirard
Plattner
Baldwin Hand
Mattner
Girard
Mihe
Henry Stanley
Albert
B.C. Anthony
Negaun
Mr. Sanley
Nativity of Prescot reps and local notices in Michigan
Anamolous roster lists natives born in America and abroad, noting 78 Americans and 4 from abroad. Other items report a fatal railroad accident involving Mrs Warner, civic and medical society actions in Grand Rapids, a fire at a stock barn in Saginaw county, a Japanese student’s marriage at the university, and remarks on a proposed women’s suffrage act and a hygiene laboratory at the state university.
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Prescot
Lanving
Michigan
New York
Chio
Massachusetts
Canada
England
Ireland
Thermany
New Branwick
Rhode Toland
New July
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Tennessee
Missionippi
Scotland
Switzer
Sweden
America
Broad
Joseph Astin
Choa Louiagnan
St. Helena Iisland
Asin
Mackinack
American Fur Company
Grand Rapids
Ilies H. Steis
Detroit
W. O. Knowles
Tiramt Rapide
Fo OM
Nextar Tir Moury Tinker
State Board of Health
Flea
Sterberg
Majoe
Wnd
Aou HL A
Baltimore
Saginaw County
Barna
Hacker
Thomas
Edward Hamilton
June K Rimain
Alehi Ken
Japan
In the University
Mary M. Gallagher
Raat Saginaw
Ander Molam Mee
Arbor
Slat
Kimale
Kimnia Ie
Kitonia
Leve
Interstate Commerce Commissioners Named by President
The President named a board for interstate commerce with Judge Thomas M. Cooley of Michigan Judge Morrison of Illinois August Schoonmaker of New York Aldace F Walker of Vermont and Walter L Bragg of Maine. Walker a Vermont lawyer and former Union Army officer helped frame railway legislation. Morrison and Schoonmaker bring long public service backgrounds to the commission.
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Jina
Board of Interstate Commerce Commissoro
Thomas M. Cooley
Michigan
Morrison
Illinois
August Schoonmaker
New York
Aldace F. Walker
Vermont
Walter L. Bragg
Tooley
Revolver
Wabash Radified Company
Meni Fan
WOME
Alace
Walker
Edmunds
Hilland
Vermont Senate
Angatus Sehoon
Tom
Kingston
Aud
Tilton
New Rh State
Brow Haw
Alwham
Alabama State Railroad Commission
Memorial urged for Grant with G A R officers named
Commander Fairchild of the G A R orders a Grant memorial committee of one member from each department with Fairchild as chairman. Executives include Burdett, Kans, Hodges and others. He proposes a nationwide April meeting to mark Grant's birth anniversary with a patriotic feast and fundraising urged at each post.
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Firant
Fairchild
G. A. TL
Burdett
George
Kans
Hodges
Robert B. Reath
John Kea
A. G. Peterson
A.N. Foster
Nevins
HW Loyd
Gen Grant
GO. A
Removal of Peking Cathedral Crowned by Imperial Honors
The San Francisco Chronicle reports on efforts to remove the Peking Catholic cathedral and elevate the diocese leadership. Kang Xi approved a new cathedral site with land and high ranks for Bishop Tal abue and Abbe Pavler, plus 50,000 francs for construction.
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China
San Francisco Chronicle
Peking
Imperial City
Imperial Place Grounds
Father Bareti
St. Ignatius College
Chronicle
Gerbillion
Belgium
Kang Hi
Tie Kang Hi
Peru
Kane al
Graunis
Wandarans
British and East Land Company
Kone
East
Eto
North
Cling
Pero
Landon
Talabue
Abbe Pavler
Ching
Vicissitudes of Faro in Los Angeles Tale
A Los Angeles youth entangled in bad company bets his last five on seven in a street game at 115 North Spring. He cries for life as the seven spot is awaited and then loses, with bystanders cheering and calling to move on.
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Fmmillar
Mraz
St Alden
Liege
Strang
Lanacency
James Gordon Bennett
Namouna
Los Angeles
North Spring Street
Chicago
Jerry
Plain Living of a High Court Judge in New York
A portrait of Judge Blank, a veteran New York jurist famed for method, integrity, and steady routines. He credits plain living and disciplined eating with his health, noting daily walking to court, open ventilation, two meals, no alcohol, and vigilance against excess despite frequent social dinners.
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New York
Judge Blank
New York Society Manner Described in Humorous Critique
A Hartford Courant piece parodies the so called New York Society Manner, noting its petty pretensions and outward signs. It mocks female presidents of charities and clubs for their grand attire and airs while joking that office should be hereditary.
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New York Society
Yofeolhues
Uve
Guly
Elroles
U. H
Hartford Courant
Lace Making In Underground Brussels Lace Trade
In a March Art Journal article a Brussels lace industry described inhumane conditions. Workers spin fine thread from Belgian flax for imperial looms, paid by the piece with meager wages. A 25 year old sister showed a Valenciennes piece seven inches wide, earning roughly one pattern per week.
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Nottingham
Belgiams
Brussels
Hal
Rebecu-Rognon
Ince
Valenciennes
Art Journal
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ALMA
Bown
Omaha
Springfield
State News
Bessemer
Condensed State News
Jacksen
Peking Cathedral
Faro
NEW York Society Manner
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