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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1913
Page
3
A humorous reminiscence contrasts a prejudiced old lady who dismisses a man for carrying an umbrella with a similar disdain toward Coca-Cola for caffeine. The piece argues that motives matter less than fairness, noting caffeine is caffeine whether in tea coffee or cola, and urging impartial judgment.
De Wolf Hopper jokes about a bad actor saying hints forced him off stage. Hamlet on the road and Canal street are referenced. Menelaus and Helen appear in a laconic tale where a new hat leads to tears and Paris elopement.
Legislature passes 1913 bill requiring public school teachers to devote 30 minutes each month to safety and accident prevention instruction.
John Mitchell argues that cooperation between employers and workers benefits both sides. He cites wage rises and shorter hours lowering production costs, increases in output, and expanded markets in England. He notes union rules, recognition disputes, and arbitration statistics shaping strikes and resolutions.
A 25 year study by the Department of Commerce and Labor finds that organized labor ordered 69 percent of strikes. It notes 48 percent of their demands were fully met, 15 percent partially, and 36 percent unmet, while employers won most lockouts.
The piece marks Labor Day as a milestone in national life, honoring workers and the dignity of labor. It asserts the day as a call for equity and justice, urging universal recognition of labor rights in line with the nation's founding ideals.
A. Barton Hepburn denounces the administration currency bill, arguing that qualified bank boards would be minority controlled and capital providers lose influence. He warns of government dictates on discounts, investments, regional reserve competition, and the need for separate mortgage banks.
Maury J. Diggs was released on $20,000 bail posted by his father J. P. Diggs and uncle Marshall Diggs. His lawyers plan an appeal arguing innocence on untried counts. Sentencing set for September 2. Caminetti to stand trial next Tuesday on related indictment. Special Prosecutor Roche weighing which true bill to pursue.
Alexander Sullivan, a well known Chicago lawyer, died at St. Josephs hospital from blood poisoning after a heel injury five days earlier. Rev Mau rice J Dorney, a lifelong friend, and a niece were at his bed side. Irish organizations he belonged to plan funeral arrangements. brother Eugene Sullivan, arriving from Canada, will oversee them.
On the fiftieth anniversary of the Quantrell raid Col. Dan G. Scouten, a survivor of the Lawrence massacre, died in Leavenworth Kansas. He lived through the Civil War era and witnessed the raid’s legacy.
In Edinburgh on August 23 fires of incendiary origin caused extensive damage to a building. Police suspect suffragettes may be responsible for the blaze.
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