Riis a Pioneer in Urban Reform and Journalism
Overview of Jacob Riis life from penniless labor to New York reporter, his rise by buying and saving the South Brooklyn News, and his decade of slum exposure. Outlined are his campaigns for safe water, tenement reform, playgrounds, child-labor laws, and his alliance with Theodore Roosevelt. His books and autobiography followed his public battle for city improvements.
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Riis
Pennsylvania
New York
Germany
South Brooklyn
Denmark
Mary Phillip
St. Louis
The
Leowly
New York Tribune
New York Sun
Croton
Mulberry Bend
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Old Town
Pennsylvania Business Shows Gradual Statewide Improvement
Philadelphia reports indicate business conditions in the state are below normal but gradually improving. Unemployment is diminishing in at least twenty cities while factories extend hours and stabilize markets. Bethlehem Steel adds workers, coke ovens rise, and central regions like Harrisburg and York show gains. Silk operates at full capacity. shoes at seventy percent. wallpaper thriving.
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Philadelphia
Bethlehem
Bethlehem Steel Works
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
York
Official tabulation complete in Warren County
The Warren Mail notes that the official tabulation is now complete, signaling that vote results or counts are finalized for the county. The brief repeats the completion message and promotes the paper as the widely read source in Warren County.
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Warren Mail
County
Community Notes From Enterprise This Week
May 19 report from Enterprise lists visits by P Barnett and children to DeEtta Washburn in Union City, Ruth Barnett at Sunday school, and Bessie Fay staying with Mrs Washburn. Aikens family reports a lost work horse and Lucinda Aikens improving. Mrs Shreve aids Mrs Russell at Mt Pleasant as Clara Blakeslee hosts. Sunday school attendance reached 78 and Rev Garnett delivered a sermon. An open invitation is extended to all.
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Enterprise
P. Barnett
Union City
DeEtta Washburn
George Aikens
Lucinda Aikens
Warren Wood
Spring Creek
Mertie Aikens
Carrie Chelton
Ruth Barnett
Bessie Fay
Goodwill Hill Social Notes Move Through May
Vern Stevens called on old friends on Goodwill Hill May 19. Mr and Mrs Childs and son of Grand Valley visited on the Hill. A shower for Mr and Mrs Paul Fisher at A Burleighes drew many gifts. Mrs Chambers visited Titusville on Friday. Frank Reynolds of Union City was on Hill on business. Lawrence Aiken and Miss Florence Bue visited Ruth Vincent in Pleasantville Sunday. Mrs H Symonds and daughter Freda went to Titusville Saturday. Cora Hellem is listed as sick. Hazel and Zoe Hunt spent Sunday with their aunt Mrs Lou Crippen.
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Goodwill Hill
Vern Stevens
Florence Bue
Ruth Vincent
Pleasantville
H. Symonds
Freda
Titusville
Cora Hellem
Hazel
Zoe Hunt
Lou Crippen
Trade network list edition for Warren and Pittsburgh firms
A dense roster details Pittsburgh and Warren business connections with firms in trades from printing and photography to tobacco and telegraph services. It lists companies from Trad & Oil to Duquesne Cigar, Barrett Roofing, and Western Union with corresponding executives and contact roles.
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Trad & Oil Company of Pennsylvania
W. N. Taylor
Buse & Cai
George A. Buse
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Bailey-Farrell Manufacturing Company
W. B. Bryar Power Transmission Machinery
Dodge Manufacturing Company
T. L Rose
Western Pennsylvania Paper Company
James G. Connell, Jr
the Alling & Cory Company
Joseph E. Stephenson
Pittsburgh Printing Company
W. J. Golder
Pennsylvania Lines
F. W. Conner
Barrett Manufacturing Company
H. E. Roemhild
M. M. Burnett
Pittsburgh Hardwood Door Company
M. F. Kambach
Rauh Bros. & Co
Marcus Rauh
Morris Walsh Sons
T. A. Walsh
Duquesne Cigar Company
W. D. Sharpe
Telephone and Telegraph
Flood of 1913 prompts push for preventive legislation
Article urges the next legislature to act on flood prevention measures to mitigate future losses. It calls for broad support from all citizens of the state.
Becker Convicted on First Ballot in Tombs Trial
Becker was convicted on the first ballot after new witnesses testified. His counsel announced an appeal and secured a week to prepare his campaign. He met briefly with his wife and brothers before being returned to his cell in the Tombs. Mrs. Becker was barred from the courtroom as the verdict was read shortly before 5.
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Becker
Moses to Saul the Great Epochs of Israelite History
The article outlines four epochs from Exodus to the Rule of the Judges, divides Moses life into three forty year periods, explains the Exodus plagues and Passover, describes wilderness discipline and laws, notes Joshua’s leadership and three campaigns in Canaan, and lists leading judges. It also poses study questions and urges perseverance in a Teacher Training course.
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Moses
Saul
Exodus
I Samuel
Canaan
Egypt
Pharaoh
Arabia
Israel
Red Sea
Silai
Kadesh-barnea
Caleb
Joshua
Nun
Joseph
Jordan
Jericho
Gideon
Deborah
Samson
Jephtahah
Eli
Samuel
Desert of
Mt. Sinai
Labor News And Notes Review Of 1913 Global Trade And Local Health
Germany fears a Russia trade war while Italy reports 7.4 percent unproductive land. France offers 20000 for cholera cure. U S exports 70 percent of toy production to a top customer since 1905. Pittsburg under Rauh act orders city physician medical exams for lost time claims. U S leads cattle, imports hides. Belgium pig iron 1913 2,466,700 vs 2,298,010 1912. Moscow Museum funded with 5 25. Colorado labor troubles prompt calls for Gov Ammons resignation. Peru strike law yields fewer capital labor conflicts. Pittsburg health dept cites scarlet fever to typhoid among workers. New York hotel hosts Sleepy Sixteen night workers floor with inverted timetable and separate staff.
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Italy
France
Germany
United States
Pittsburg
India
Belgium
Russian Department of Agriculture
Moscow Museum of Agriculture
Europe
Department of Health of
New York
Callin cards and wedding invitations offered at Warren Mail Office
Local notice announces availability of Callin cards and wedding invitations at the Warren Post Office. Readership is invited to visit for selections and pricing, with service to accommodate local orders and personal customization.
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Warren, Pa
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