Steel Workers Gain 40 Hour Week and Five Dollar Min Wage
The steel industry adopts a 40 hour work week with a five dollar daily minimum and wage increases totaling over a million dollars in Lorain County. Organized labor wins formal recognition as bargaining agent, and plans extend the arrangement industry wide. The move aims to reduce labor trouble and boost production to meet rising demand while giving workers more family time and leisure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
Organized Labor
Ihe
Pittsburgh
Social Credit scheme fails in Alberta as predicted
The article recalls Premier William Aberhart's social credit plan collapsing in Alberta after 18 months in office. It notes bond defaults, revenue decline, and the abandonment of circulating penalty currency. It argues unorthodox economics prove unworkable and warns other provinces of similar risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Aberhart
Alberta
Aberhart
United Farmers of Alberta
Social Credit
Parole Failure Debate Repeats Critique After Slaying
The article criticizes the parole system after Alexander Meyer, a convicted criminal, is freed and kills a 16 year old Coatesville girl. It argues the parole board failed to properly examine him and questions overall safety versus benefits. It cites The Williamsport Grit calling for restraint and protection of society from repeat offenders.
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Alexander Meyer
Coatesville
Meyer
State Parole Board
Helen Moyer
Williamsport Grit
Voice Of The People Letter on Paroles for Youthful Burglary
A Lorain County reader argues for parole of four youths caught in a gas station burglary. He contends none were armed, most had clean records, cites parole board figures, and describes post release attitudes and jails costs. He defends parole as a path to citizenship despite criticism.
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State of Ohio
Ohio State Penitentiary
D. A. Cook
Lorain County
Matt Gardner
Anniversaries and history notes from 1826 to 1924
A roster of notable births and deaths linked to anniversaries including Joseph Wharton born in Philadelphia in 1826 died 1909, George M. Pullman born Brocton NY 1831 died 1897, Alexander Graham Bell born Scotland 1848 died 1922, Lilian Adelaide Neilson 1848 born England died 1880, John M. Ward 1860 born Bellefonte PA died 1925, Richard M. Pearce 1874 born Montreal died 1930, Lincoln Beachey born San Francisco died 1915, with Today in History items from 1845 Florida statehood to 1924 Dillinger escape.
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Joseph Wharton
Philadelphia
Finance-Commerce School
George M. Pullman
Chicago
Brocton
N. Y
Alexander Graham Hell
Boston University
Scotland
Nova Scotia
Lilian Adelaide Neilson
John M. Ward
Bellefonte
Augusta
Richard M. Pearce
New York
Rockefeller Foundation
Montreal
Lincoln Beachey
America
San Francisco
Bible Readings And Meditations Wednesday March 3
Read St. Mark 3 31 35 the Lord speaks of his true family beyond blood ties He centers his life on God’s will and church extends to all nations The meditation links his teaching to Nicodemus and the woman at the well and stresses selfless devotion as kinship
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Nicodemus
Christ
Birthdays and 1936 tax talk fill old clipping
The clipping notes 1936 Roosevelt tax proposal including a tax on undivided corporate profits. It lists today’s birthdays: William Green of Coshocton Ohio president of the AFL born 64 years ago, Jean Harlow born Kansas City 26 years ago, Dr Elmer W McCollum born near Fort Scott 58 years ago, Walter Kohler born Sheboygan 62, Lawrence Addicks born Philadelphia 59, Robert Hunt editor born Huntington 73, Prof Gregory Baxter born Somerville 61. A moral paragraph urges ambition and effort for a brighter life.
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William Green
Coshocton
Ohio
American Federation of Labor
Jean Harlow
Kansas City
Elmer V W. McCollumohn Hopkins
Fort Scott
Kans
Walter J. Kohler
Kohler
Wis
Sheboygan
Lawrence Addicks
Bel Air
Phila
Robert Hunt, Lyman
New York
Huntington
Mass
Gregory P. Baxter
Harvard
Somerville
Tax exemptions on life insurance and death benefits
The text explains that life insurance proceeds paid on the insured's death are exempt from federal income tax if the amounts received are equal to or less than the premiums paid. Interest on and other payments are taxable only when the amount exceeds the premiums or consideration.
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District of Columbia
United States
Puyer
Life and Labor Survey by Charles Booth Cited in London Poor Conditions
The English at the turn of the century faced shocking poverty among the poor. Charles Booth, a Liverpool merchant and shipowner, published a monumental 17 volume survey detailing life and labor in London.
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Charles Booth
Liverpool
London
Hollywood chatter on stars and scandals from March notes
A brisk Hollywood gossip column covers Loretta Young cheeks Bing Crosby contract ads Joan Crawford tears and Tara Rivell stand ins. It recounts director stories Reisner Barrymore publicity woes and a playful misadventure with Lily Pons and Jack Oakie.
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Hollywood
Loretta Young
Mace West
Hollywood Florists
Bing Crosby
John Bote
Love
Joan Crawford
Tala Rivell
Mrs. Simpson
Rosalind Russell
Mischa Auer
Godfrey
Floyd Gibbons
Eleanor Powell
Bobby Breen
Robert Taylor
Tyrone Power
Lee Tracy
Sutter
Nelson Eddy
Lily Pons
Jack Oakie
Lily
Elyrians Find Strange Stones at Brady Lake Site
Floyd and Tracy Shattuck of Elyria report digging at Brady Lake near Kent and Ravenna uncovering 15 marked stones arranged in a triangle with a limestone spearhead and a quartzite keystone. They speculate a hidden message about ancient history, aided by references to James Churchward and the Cephens constellation, while awaiting archaeologists' assessment.
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Kent
Ravenna
Lake Brady
Samuel Brady
Hopewell
Shattucks
Floyd Shattuck
Capt
Benjamin Lee
Brady Lake
Capt. Lee
James Churchward
Cephens
Hollywood in a Lather Over Cops Right Scandal
A fragment notes 1937 uproar surrounding the McNaught syndicate and police actions. The line hints at ongoing public debate and media sensationalism about law enforcement and press influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holywood
Copsright
McNaught Syndicate
Local official pledges summer review on matter
Floyd Shattuck said officials will look into the matter this summer, indicating plans to assess and address the issue during the warmer months. The remark suggests forthcoming inquiries and potential actions once the season allows.
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Floyd Shattuck
Great Teachers Are Needed For University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh March 3 Chancellor Bowman opening the 160th anniversary of the University of Pittsburgh urged a rebirth of intellectual life, saying there aren’t enough central teachers to supply one university. He insisted on improving teaching and living standards and stressed building character. The sesquicentennial will run through commencement week in June.
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Pittsburgh
John G. Bowman
University of Pittsburgh
Pitt
Chancelor Payne
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Chuck
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