Department of Labor and its far reaching aims in 19th century era
The piece outlines the U S Department of Labor as a broad national institution created to gather and diffuse useful information on labor, capital, hours and earnings, with Massachusetts leading early agitation. It describes the department’s structure, its history from 1868 through 188, its commissioners and staff, and the method of collecting statistics emphasizing verified, schedule based data and careful audit to ensure accuracy.
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United States Department of Labor
Congress
Department of Lbor
Department of Labor
United States
Massachusetts
Order of Knights of St. Crispin
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Bureau of Labor
Department of the Interior
Department
Knights of Labor
Isss
Carroll D. Wright
United States Labor
British Officer Captured by Boers in South Africa
Lord Methuen, a senior British general, was wounded and captured in a recent clash with the Boers and later released by General Delarey. His wife, Lady Methuen, was en route to Cape Town and knew nothing of his fate. The article also covers labor department debates, unions, and astronomical notes from the Washington Star.
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Lord Methuen
South Africa
Delarey
Lord Methuens
Lady Methuen
Cape Town
Labor Department Reports and Local Unions Developments
The Fifteen Annual Reports and nine special reports issued by the department detail labor statistics, industrial depression, convict labor, and topics such as iron production, textiles, education, liquor economics, and marriage and divorce. Local unions report growing membership and wage inquiry efforts, while the Cab Drivers and Carpenters unions plan meetings. State Statistician Johnson requests wage and work data, and Florence Kelley meetings spur merchant displays of union labeled goods.
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United States
Germany
Gothenberg
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Wright
Congress
Department of Labor
Department
Women's Council
Central Labor Union
Women's Union Labor League
Florence Kelly
Propylaeum
Masonic Hall
First Magnitude Stars Visible From Our Latitude
The Boston Transcript notes that astronomers classify twenty stars as first magnitude. Six are always below the horizon from our latitude. If we travel south, they would rise one by one until all are visible near the equator. Thirteen of the remaining fourteen may currently be seen from here.
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Rigel
Orion
Sirius
Aldebaran
Procyon
Castor
Pollux
Capella
Regulus
Spica
Arcturus
Vega
Altair
Boston Transcript
Spectator Seeks Quiet Path From City Life To New England Restfulness
A late winter reflection in Outlook describes the Spectator's longing for a simple, rural escape from urban bustle. He recalls a Bath visit and the wish to leave behind electric cars and factory whistles, seeking growth through quiet scenery and nature.
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Spectator
Bath
Boston
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Census Department
Retail Clerks’ Union
Charles F. Hoover
Labor Organizations
Anderson
Bakers
Elwood
Alexandria
Washington Star
Jim Younger
Cord — Pee Thuen
Indianapolis
Union
The
Carpenters’ Union
Cab Drivers’ Union
Iron Molders
State
Johnson
Butterick
Indiana
Phipps & Atchison
Mirec
Paris
Juliette
Honiton
Our Lenox
All
Myan Rep
Wsovsss
Phoenix
Bec
Pettis Dry Goods
Panama
Richelieu
New England
Gloucester
Manchegan
Maine
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