New York Cloak Makers Strike Postponement Plea
New York November 14 1914 The International Ladies Garment Workers Union rejected a Senate telegraph proposal to delay the cloak makers strike for two weeks. The Federation of Suit and Coat Manufacturers warned of possible withdrawal from the 49 hour week contract if no truce is agreed. Union president Benjamin Schlessinger urged a peaceable settlement while maintaining fairness and warned against a sham truce that would disadvantage workers.
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New York
Interna
Jene! Ladies’ Garment Workers
Winton
Wash‘Gagton
Association
Benjamin Schlessinger
Schlessinger
Senate
Family of Eight Die in Farmhouse Fire near Madison
Madison South Dakota, Nov. 13 A family of eight perished in a farmhouse blaze 20 miles northeast of Madison. Osmund Wallen, 48, his wife, and six children were found burned in the ruins. only the wife was identifiable. Authorities think gas from a coal heater asphyxiated all, with the stove overheating and igniting the house. Wallen had lived on the farm 16 years.
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Madison
S. D
Osmund Wallen
Here
Wellen
Gude's Pepto Mang an advertised as blood builder
An advertisement claims chronic ill humor stems from weak poisoned blood and promises Gude's Pepto Mangan will rebuild blood, improve oxygen delivery, restore energy, and renew pleasures by delivering a flood of fresh red blood cells. It urges readers to buy genuine packs labeled Gude's Pepto Mangan from druggists in tablet or liquid form.
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Gude
Canned Goods May Jump Soon
Chicago news reports the Western Canners Association warning housewives of likely canned goods price increases up to 120 percent in coming weeks. The group cites shortages in corn, peas, and other canned foods, with current stocks well below normal levels.
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Chicago
Western Canners’ Association
Women Claim Widows of Notorious Man Across States
Asheville Nov 13 One hundred deserted women claim to be the widow of K L Carson who died in the Montrose Sanatorium Weaverville Styles attorney for administrator says more letters arrive daily from Maine to California Attorney Bryles reports Carson died after a "disease of angering" attendants at the hospital stating he lived under several aliases and had married many women Names such as J R Harrison W M Brown and Jack Wilson are mentioned as homes under which he lived and married
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Asheville
K. L. Carson
Montrose
Weaverville
Styles
A M. Crawford
Maine
California
Carson
Europe
Bryles
Lis
Brater
J. R. Harrison
W. M. Brown
Jack ‘Wilson
Mrs Gould Dead During Golf at Georgian Court
Mrs George Jay Gould died suddenly at Georgian Court Lakewood while playing golf with her husband on their private links. The death occurred today at their private estate in New Jersey.
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Gould
Lakewood
N. J
George Jay Gould
Georgian Court
Window display at Harry and Myers department store
A local ad notes a closing out sale on childrens coats at the Harry and Myers shop located at Potomac and Franklin Streets. The display emphasizes discounts and a final clearance event.
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Harry& Myers
Potomac & Franklin Sts
California Fig Syrup touted for curing child constipation
An old advertisement urges mothers to give a teaspoon of California Fig Syrup to sick or listless children to cleanse the liver and bowels. It claims quick relief from constipation and sour bile, promising a well and playful child in hours. It warns buyers to request genuine California Fig Syrup by name.
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California
Outstanding Accomplishments Of The Chamber Of Commerce
The Chamber of Commerce highlights a Hagerstown Interwoven Mills plant to open next year with a payroll of at least 500000 annually. It organized the Community Council with Rotary Club support to pursue playgrounds juvenile court and other civic improvements. It formed the Hagerstown Homes Corporation which has built 17 houses now occupied. It created the Retailers Bureau to aid commerce and promote better merchandising. It financed a case before the Interstate Commerce Commission seeking lower coal rates, promising annual community savings of 80000 to 100000. It secured extra passenger train service on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and through freight service between Philadelphia and Hagerstown. The call to action: join the Chamber and send in applications.
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Hagerstown
Rotary Club
Hagerstown Homes Corporation
Retailers’ Bureau
Interstate Commerce Commission
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Philadelphia
Chamber of Commerce
Riders Injured in Frederick Armistice Day Race
While practicing to enter an event during the motorcycle races at Frederick on Armistice Day, T R Conner and Morris Fletcher, both of the city, were badly lacerated about the face and body as they were thrown from their machines.
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Frederick
T. R. Conner
Morris Fletcher
Blood Purification Ad Teaches Waste Removal
An old medical advertisement extols blood purification to remove waste products and boost vitality. It promotes S. S. S. as a long marketed blood purifier, claiming decades of merit and offering a free booklet and medical advice from Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta.
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Nature
Swift Specific Co
Atlanta, Ga
One Day Gale Affects Aluminum Ware Ad
A brief notice notes a Tuesday gale impacting aluminum ware. Harry S. Myers is associated with the Potomac Franklin Streets advertisement listing.
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Harry S. Myers
Potomac
Franklin Sts
Wholesale House Destroyed by Fire in Richmond
Richmond Va Nov 13 Fire of undetermined origin gutted the four story wholesale grocery establishment of E A Saunders Sons Company in the heart of the wholesale district. Loss estimated 50 000 to 100 000. Firemen faced falling glass broken gas mains and live wires.
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Richmond
E. A. Saunders Sons Company
Hospital plans $3000 lab and shock room upgrade
Washington County Hospital authorities announced plans to install a laboratory costing 3000 dollars and a first aid and shock room to match top national facilities. Bids are being sought for laboratory equipment, with construction to begin soon and completion expected by January.
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Washington County Hospital
Tor
Juxiuary
Inty Hospital Bennet
Board of Trustees
Final bid to oust Senator Newberry in Senate
Washington Nov 13 A final effort to oust Senator Newberry of Michigan will be made this week in the Senate Democrats and Republicans agreed to take up the question of permitting Newberry to retain his seat discussions may start Tuesday and last three or four days Democrats claim to have enough votes to unseat Newberry they say they have Republican support Newberry may speak in his defense and present his account of expenditures in his behalf in the Ford contest
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Washington
Newberry
Michigan
Senate
Glelm
Woman Recovers Health Using Lydia E Pinkham’s Compound
Pottsville Pa woman suffered long with irregular female troubles and fatigue. After doctor prescribed medicine with little benefit she used Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and gained over twenty pounds. She urges others to try the remedy for restore health and strength.
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Siefert
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pottsville
Lydia
Pinksham
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