Wages Rise in 1913 Across Major Cities
A Bureau of Labor Statistics bulletin shows average wages in forty leading cities for over sixty industries rose by May 15 1913 compared with May 15 1912. Marble setters led with a 6.6 percent increase and thirty four trades cut hours. Edward T Stotesbury named to head the Reading system succeeding the late President Baer.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
Washington
Reading
Edward T. Stotesbury
Philadelphia
Morgan House
Reading System
Baer
Congressional debates on farm credits and tolls repeal outcomes
The joint banking subcommittee seeks Wilson's approval for a farm credit program authorizing government-backed land banks with initial capital and a $50 million lending pool. Senate tolls repeal debates intensify with party splits. Railroads oppose interlocking directorates. House caucus limits session, deferring rural credits. labor groups seek exemptions from antitrust measures, signaling possible veto issues.
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House
Senate Committee On Banking and Currency
Wilson
Senate
Smith
Georgia
O’gorman
New York
England
Thornton
Louisiana
Thomas
Colorado
Lovette
Union Pacific Board
Senate Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Rea
Pennsylvania
Thom
The
Southern
Murdock
Kansas
Federation of Labor
National Grange
Farmers’ Associations
Mellen Reveals Inside History of New Haven Railroad
At a Commerce Commission hearing in Washington former NY NH and Hartford president Charles S. Mellen described crooked deals that looted millions from the railroad. He claimed he acted as a Morgan representative and outlined stock purchases and influence payments amid franchise changes. The report also notes Gompers contempt case dismissal and a Texas rail law ruling.
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West Chester
New Haven
Byrnes
Mellen
New England
Gompers
Federation of Labor
Buck Stove and Range Company
St. Louis
United States Supreme Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
Iis
Folk
Missouri
Reynolds
Boston & Maine
Treasury
Chautauqua Music Festival Week 40th Anniversary Features
The Chautauqua Festival runs July 27 to August 1 with Alfred Hallam as Musical Director. Soloists Elizabeth Parks Nevada VanDer Veer Reed Miller and Frank Croxton headline alongside Victor Herbert Orchestra Chautauqua Choir Schubert Club and other groups in daily 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. performances including Wagner Elijah Chimes of Normandy Verdi Manzoni Requiem and Natoma Part II. Daily lectures by Dr. William A. Colledge overview Scottish authors series run with varied musical and civic events led by A. W. Reeves and local grange participants.
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Chautauqua Institutin
Alfred Hallam
Elizabeth Parks
Nevada VanDer Veer
Reed Miller
Frank Croxton
Victor Herbert
Schubert Club
Schnectady
N. Y
William G. Merrihew
Victor Herbert Orchestra
Meistersinger
Chautauqua Choir
Elijah
Chautauqua Orchestra
Chimes
Normandy
Mr. Hutcheson
William A. Colledge
International Lyceum Association
Democratic Filibuster Halts Legislative Program Over Rural Credits Bill
Two Democratic senators Thompson of Oklahoma and Wingo of Arkansas began a filibuster that derailed the caucus agenda. They argued no provisions had been made for the rural credits bill, stalling the legislative program.
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Thompson
Oklahoma
Wingo
Arkansas
100 Miles by Wireless Phone Aims for Commercial Use
Engineers Hart and Campbell of the Marconi Wireless Company announce a successful demonstration of telephoning via wireless between New York and Philadelphia. The system is described as commercially useful and advances long distance communication.
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Hart and
Campbell
Marconi Wireless Company
New York
Philadelphia
Engagement sparks blunt talk about threats to rich men
In the Chicago News excerpt two lovers discuss wealth and threats targeting millionaires. The woman sighs at not being rich while Will says he receives such threatening letters, illustrating a casual stance on danger tied to wealth.
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Will
Chicago News
Warren Mail Subscription Offer
The Warren Mail announces a subscription for one year at one dollar in advance. Subscribers are reminded of the low rate and easy enrollment.
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Warren Mail
Pomona Grange Meeting With Limestone Grange in 1914
Warren County Pomona No. 10 plans a two day gathering with Limestone Grange on June 4 and 5 1914. The program includes opening remarks by Angus Gillies and Mac Olney with a series of discussion questions on agriculture education economics farmer needs and farm management.
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Warren County
Pomona
Limestone Grange
Angus Gillies
Mac Olney
Claude Morrison
Mountain Grange
Clyde Baker
Pleasant Grange
Long
Chautauqua County
N. Y
Sister Hersford
Sugar Grove
W. A. Morris
East Branch
Mildred McKean
Spring Creek
Elias Weiler
Warren
Valley Grange
CC. B. Johnston
John Lindstrom
Christian Witz
D. B. Hitchcock
June Jurors Listed by Local Townships
Grand County and surrounding areas announce jurors for several townships and districts. Names include Andrew Abraham, C A Bloomquist, Eric Erickson, J W Griffin, Henry Johnson, A B Daniels, Mark Lamb, W P Wood, G J Hartley, L Nyberg, David Young, W R Hoyt, Sam Flick, and multiple others across Clarendon, Eldred, Sheffield, Warren, and Traverse. The list also notes first and subsequent week juror assignments and additional officials.
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Grand
Brokenstraw
Andrew Abraham
Conewango
C. A. Bloomquist
A. Peterson
Clarendon
Eric Erickson
C. J. Johnson
Corydon
J. W. Griffin
Cherry Grove
Henry Johnson
Eldred
A. B. Daniels
Mark Lamb
Grand Valley
W. P. Wood
Pittsfield
G. J. Hartley
L. Nyberg
Pine Grove
David Young
Sheffield
W. R. Hoyt
South West
Sam Flick
Warren
L. H. Burkhart
E. J. Crooks
L. B. Campbell
E. E. Holland
Jerry Lyons
N. D. Patterson
A. H. Swanson
M. J. Weidert
F. E. Campbell
John Neilson
Columbus
John Hammond
Curt Messenger
Fred Smedberg
Elk—J. A. Forsberg
P. C. Holt
Jos. Anderson
S. C. Elderkin
C. E. Brown
Henry Lauffer
C. W. Morrison
Pat McNulty
Freehold
Emil Anderson
John Carlson
Victor Nelson
A. B. Rosequist
Glade
Warren Johnson
Kinzua
W. H. Harris
Mead
Elvin Bines
E. M. Clap
C. L. Nelson
A. W. Snyder
Clyde Briggs
T. E. Moll
Frank Norberg
J. C. Hamilton
R.S. Hartley
Victor Johnson
C. Y. Canby
Arthur Peterson
C. O. Ryberg
F. S. Sowle
Sugar Grove
Frank Dalrymple
N. F. Swanson
Spring Creek
Andrew Nelson
Triumph
E. E. Thompson
A. C. Anderson
Jos Boyd
L. P. Geigerich
F. Harvick
A. Mintzer
E. A. Morrison
Sam’l Peterson
H. L. Rapp
Geo. Swain
J. M. Seigfried
F. H. Wyman
Youngsville
Fred McDowell
When the Children Come to Bless the Home
A reflective piece on how the arrival of children changes marriage. It describes the shifting balance between partners, the risk of drifting apart, and how shared effort, tenderness, and mutual support can strengthen the union. It urges husbands to relieve maternal burdens and wives to maintain intimate companionship while embracing family growth.
A Good Word for Babies Says Daddies Speak Low
A Galveston News item notes babies are fortunate as they never pass along their fathers clever remarks. The quip highlights the innocence of infants and the silence about adult conversations.
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Galveston
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