Fourteen Year Olds Targeted by New Work Law
The measure aims to curb worker exploitation by setting a four o clock limit on sidewalks and city duties, empowering commissioners to order removal of dangerous obstructions and to charge costs. Violations may lead to fines or imprisonment. The bill also tightens child labor rules to prohibit under fourteen from certain tasks and to require enforcement by the District. The proposal, framed by Representative Smith and the de Lustriet Committee, seeks to balance public safety with working environmental concerns in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
de Lustriet
Dutce
Aganst Simlir
Ayalt
Iss Sarether
Fragmented OCR notes an attempted train derailment disaster
A damaged, unclear report describes an attempted derailment of a passenger train near Kiilete. The incident involved derailment debris and authorities investigating the motive and if a passenger was harmed while attempting to leave the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiilete
Tie Tran Flala
Ted Tythras
Sisfrid Wis
Traction bill up today for street railway extension
The house district committee will consider the traction bill this morning proposing universal fare changes and extensions of the street railway into the northwest city area. It aims to extend tracks on Second Street east and remove the plaza loop near the station while preserving the five cent fare and quarter section street spacing. If the bill is referred back to the House, passage is expected on Monday with few changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huse
Ita
Capital Traction
Cite
Dunware Avenue
Anacostia and Potomac River Raiload Company
Second Street
Jaret Street
House
Freeing the Philippines and neutrality pledge debate
Senator Stein of Mississippi introduced a 1918 joint resolution urging the United States to deliver control of the Philippines to a native government fifteen years after Paris, pledging neutrality and seeking coalitions with other nations. The measure ties U S naval reserves to this handover and calls for governance by a native authority with U S supervision in a transitional period. it also touches on U S military promotions and the broader policy stance amid postwar arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone
United States
Bulkeley
Stein
Missin
Islands
Tolows
Paris
Sul Islands
Vimal Toon
Fope Stands By Manuel Pome Feba
The Vatican asserts its stance as Dom Wiguel de Bra banzi, a Portuguese pretender, departed to an unknown destination. The Pope has ordered messages relayed to officials regarding the affair. It is reported he changed plans and left for Malta, with health concerns cited for a southern climate stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatican
Dom Viguel
Previnsi
Cose Chene
Dom Wiguel de Brabanzi
Malta
Predicts War With Japan In Ilraion By Laoue
Henri Laoue editor of the Pir Terps declares in an ilraion that war between the United States and Japan is inevitable. He says Japan is preparing for conflict and forecasts American naval buildup and wealth pouring into military strength. He warns of a U S coast confrontation and calls for decisive action. A signature from BW GROVE is requested for BromO Quinine promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kago Tech
Henri Laoue Eattor
Pir Terps
Cige
United States
Bryan for U S Notes Free Silver Issue Debated
Nebraskan states he will not abandon the Democratic platform and predicts a Democratic wave soon. In Carnegie Hall and Brooklyn events he argues government issued notes can meet currency needs without expanding bank control, keeping free coinage as a shifting argument rather than a fixed issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Roosevelt
Bryan
Carnegie Hall
Wr Bryan
Wight
Bird
Cole
Shurpurt Hall
New York Teacher Describes Hungry Pupils Fainting in Class
Mrs T Tower of Pratt School No 114 testifies before the Women Health Protection Association about children in the district lacking breakfast and meals. She notes 90 percent of the local population is Italian and extreme poverty. efforts from charities are few, with Salvation Army and a promised investiga tion by Robert Hunter. Tower proposes fund creation and school kitchen facilities to feed starting fam ilies and asks the board to authorize support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Foc Q.oani
T Tower
Pratle
Oliver Street
Mae Tower
Ierity Organizgtona
Fur Hive
Salvation Army
Robert Hunter
Board of Arlocation 49
Remarkably effective pine oil used as concentrate
A Philadelphia physician popularizes a soluble pine concentrate prescribed by doctors. The simple formula mixes concentrated pine oil with ghornin and a whisker of whiskey, dosed every four hours, and sold in secure tin cases to preserve potency.
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Philadelphia
New Ammunition Hoists Planned for Turreted Vessels
The Naval Ordnance Bureau has completed plans to install new ammunition hoisting arrangements for all 176 turreted ships. Supplying smokeless powder enables higher rate of fire and the system will separate turrets from the handling room to prevent sudden powder ignition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Ordnance Bureau
Wilson charges dismissed against Paymaster Wilson
Secretary Metcalf dismissed charges of negligence in Wilsons account against Paymaster Walker Wilson. He is in poor health and may retire. He was ordered to Charlestown home to await orders. He is a son of the late William I Wilson, author of the Wilson tariff law and Postmaster General in Cleveland’s second cabinet.
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Neghzence
Walker Wilson
Metcalf
Wilson
Charlestown
William I. Wilson
Clevelands
War stores for Manila transport Buford sails for Philippines
San Francisco Feb 6 The United States transport Buford sailed today for Manila via Honolulu and Guam. She carries the Twenty third Infantry and a large supply of ammunition and stores for the military boats in the Philippines.
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Twenty-third Infantry
San Francisco
United States
Buford
Manila
Honoluln
Guam
Twenty Third Infantry
Philippines
Porter Not Listed as Republican in House Caucus
Article notes Representative Peter A Porter of New York remains unsure of his Republican status as caucus notices exclude him. Officials deny awareness of omissions while Porter gains patronage. selections for Republican leadership and committee posts proceed amid ongoing doubt.
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Peter A Porter
New York
House
Houer
Jim Sherman
Porter
Col Hepburn
Potter
Ovch
Lst
Catoet
Congressional Committee
Sherman
New Vart Ciminia
Towner
JC Minnesoa Vine
Loidenslater
New Jersey
William B Wichinger
Timot
Hampton Moore
Pennsylyiaby
Caysel
James Prancia Birke
Pennsylania
Jim Watson
Than Eves
Congress
Tf Burke
Irue
Watson MI Watson
Cuban Rebels Convicted by Havana Audiencia Court
Six men charged with subverting the provincial government and planning to massacre Americans were convicted by the Audiencia Court in Havana. Vasco Parra, Jose Vila, and Gabriel Guerra received thirty nine months in prison. Tara Miret and two others were acquitted. An appeal to the supreme court will follow. Parra, a Spanish subject, was expelled by President Palma for conspiracy and later attempted revolution in San Domingo. Miret is described as a prominent Miguelista. Captain A Ryan, Gov Magoons aide, aided in uncovering the conspiracy and securing testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana Tehy
Audiencia Court
Vasco Parra
Jose Vila
Gabriel Guerra
Tara Miret
Supreme Court
Parra
Palma
San Domingo
Miret
Ryan Gov
Airship Powered by Aluminum Engine Claims 100 HP
New York reports inventor Alonzo Bliven of Brooklyn has received a patent for a heavier than air airship using a 50 pound aluminum engine producing 100 horsepower and powered by illuminating gas. The craft, 186 feet long with a 22 foot beam, would carry six men and a half ton of freight, achieving speeds up to 70 mph in calm air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alonzo Perry Bliven
Bergen Street
Brooklyn
Bliven
Bivens
Thug al
Serviea
Decentralized Army Supply Scheme Introduced
Brig Gen Aleshire, quartermaster general, implements a general order shifting supply duties to department commanders and their chief quartermasters. The plan aims for proper economical provisioning of troops and elastic field supply, with St Paul Winn designated as a new supply point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aleshire
F Enure
St Paul Winn
GEN FIRMIN LOCATED IN FOREIGN CONSO LATES AND REFUGEES HELD
Reports indicate Gen Firmin is located in the French consulate office while most refugees are in foreign consulates in Gonaives and Port au Prince. The Baltian government demands surrender, but likely will grant safe conduct if freed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Waiti
Feas
Gonaives
Firmin
Orble
Army orders equipment bonds popular in financing talks
The Washington Post reports that the Army and Central Pacific discuss funding via equipment trust bonds in the U S financial district. The New York Central recently issued 2000 090 of equipment bonds and more such issues are being explored as alternatives to ordinary bonds amid market demand.
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Waslington Post
New York
Minos Central
New York Central
Demana
Marcus D Cronin Trent
John Binton Bexler
Vancouver Barracks
Washington
Thirteenth Cavalry
Edward A Millar
Arthur Mora
Harold Pearet
Jelion F Pepper
Fort Sam Houston
Tex
Liew
Cerar
Lusk
Twelfth Cavalry
Army
Fort Jevenworth
Frank Geert
Coast Artillery Corps
Wichita Kans
Braderick
Barrow
Vancouver
Washinaton
Charles
George Fr
Hattery
Philippines
John Marshall
General Hospital
San Francisco
Manila
Conuiet
Jamaat Finter
Fort Danke
Wasy
Madison Barracks
Navy officers ordered amid shipyard and base changes
Orders to naval officers list Tosign JC Townsend to 1rst submarine MollT and detachments to Naval Hospital New York and recruiting stations in Chicago. Warnings mention Wiscsonr battleship placement at Puget Sound April 1 with Commander Phelps as executive officer. Philippines bound Coast Artillery unit from Fort Monroe designated for Manila sailing April. Arrivals include Caesar at Georgetown and Ajax at Punta Arenas. ships sailing from Milwaukee Baywall and League Island.
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JC Townsend
Naval Hospital
New York
Navy
Chicaze
Oval
Navy Yard
Naval Prison
Portsmouth
W. S
Wisconsin
Puget Sound
Harry Phelps
Judge Advocate General
Santo
Philippines
Coast Artillery Corps
Fort Monroe
San Francisco
Manila
Caesar
Georgetown
Gulani
Whipple
Hoghday
Hull Stewart Lawrence Truxtun
Ajax
Punta Arenes
Saled
Milwaukee
Baywall
I Sagt
Bay Montgomery
League Islandffer
Kewpor
New King Sends Thanes to President Roosevelt
Tasbondoor Wednesday messages to President Roosevelt from Theodora Roosevelt and Queen Victoria express deep gratitude for condolence. The envelopes note the Republic’s president and Manuel R. TV provide thanks to the American people amid great affliction. A Post reader is invited to view the Educational Contest picture published today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Tasbondoor
Witte Floure
Theodora Rooevelt
Republic
Washington
Aufferig
Manuel R TV
Republe
Post
President suspends Public Printer amid audit system probe
The President ordered a temporary suspension of Mr Stillings amid a government printing office investigation led by Mr Havenner and the audit system. The inquiry centers on expenditures for furniture and supplies and the influence of the Audit System and its affiliates on the office and contracts.
Labor leaders present eight hour law complaint to President
A committee of labor leaders and Representative Cory of Wisconsin met at the White House to present resolutions adopted by the Central Labor Union accusing the Government Printing Office of eight hour law violations and difficulties obtaining witnesses among government workers. President Truman had already acted and suspended the Public Printer pending an investigation. William S Rossiter, named by the President to head the Government Printing Office, discussed his appointment and the emergency task ahead.
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Stilings
Congressman Landis
Rosetter
William S Rassiter
Mc Landis
Stillinga
Sillings
Capitol
Mr Landis
Landis
Mr Stillings
Vir Stillings
Hhe
Mr Lands
Stillings
Lim Ttt
Post
Vr Stillings
Congress
William S Rossiter
Westfield Mass
Washington
Amherst Collese
New York Tribune
Iss
New York Press
New York
Rossiter
Bureau of the Census
Labor to War on Stilings Charges at Central Labor Union
Central Labor Union executive committee cites evidence that Public Printer Stilings violated eight hour and night work wage laws. Union leaders say Roosevelt and officials aware of alleged infringements, including discharge of former soldiers and widows, with claims of withheld 8 per cent extra pay. Evidence and witnesses ready for investigatory committee, asserting broad violations across government printing office operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
Stillings
Executive Committee
Jones L Feeney
The
Bookbinders Union
Roosevelt
Gomers
Morrison
Tedartta
Lahar
Pausevelt
Sa Aries
Purcell
Electrical Workers Union
G Wo Ross
Steel Metal Workers Union
King Carlos Life Insurance Details Disclosed
It is learned that King Carlos held several life insurance policies. One with the New York Life Insurance Company for 2005, another with the Urbaine Company of Paris for 3 000, and a South American company policy for 0000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Life
King Carlos
New York
Ife Isurance Company
The
Urbaine Company of
Paris
South Amercan
Asta Buruaga Praises United States in Chilean Visit
George Asta-Buruaga, visiting Fiends here, expresses high regard for the United States. He notes warm Chilean reception and hopes for continued American investment and cooperation. Roots mentions President Roosevelt and Secretary Root as exemplary leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Asta-Buruaga
United States
Serretar
Luber's Barber Shop Birthday Celebration Mentioned
Fragments describe Luber's Barber Shop celebration and service details for men and gentlemen, noting a long history, preparation, and extended hours. The piece references local events, a theater, and a general sense of community reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luber's Barber Shop
Feeble kidneys blamed for blood impurities remedy advertised
An advertisement from the Kargun Extracting Co of Cincinnati, Ohio promotes a home remedy claimed to cleanse blood by strengthening kidneys. It cites symptoms like backache and nervosiness, asserts all medical authorities agree on blood health, and offers a compound syrup with multiple ingredients for daily use.
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Glenn
Pane
Bloga Kieney
Kargun
Cinematl
Ohio
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Macy
Saat Ag
John Ericsson
Estes
Garl
Patumare
Boston
Roel
Daly
Bon
Vquest
Bolt
Tracas
Merchants’ Transfer & Stoage Co
M. Tt
Nis
Senate
Baecutn
Wittont
tooNime
P Duvall
Somi Riley
Wetherspoon Lonirvinn
Liese
Committee On
Pres Nt
Fope
Manuel
Japan
Ettor
Pans Temps
United
U. S
Free Silver
Lee
Gina
Una
Democratic Party
United Front
Brin
Oung Mens Hebrew Aasoria
Ils Hebrews
Ordnance Bureau
Caucus
Esthance
Smp
Bitten
I. Dayx
France
England
Buren
Aleshure
Siig Quartermasters
GEN Firmin
Sonaives
Minois Central
Thanes
White House
Manuel’ Ti
Hia
DO Porto
MR. Stillings
Havenner
Stillinge
Department of Commerce and Labor
Ium
Havender
Cou
Billings
Stllings
Wr Rosster
Landla
J Mdia
Lou
Whyte
Pe Xlis
Joint Committee On Printing
Printing Investigation Commission
Whyte Judge Perkins
Suffolk Distributing Company of
Government Printing Office
Rayner
Th Audit System
Handy
Audit System
Suffolk Distributing Company
Frederick Alfred
Audit System Supply Company
Roat
Chavi
Stillirga
Central Union
Dr. Lyon
Tata
Saul Geuy Asta Anuaga
Sir Ap Che
Omar Thie
Washout
James
Chile
Panama
Muntannge
Tvet
Pacific
Montt
Prealde Rowevelt
Séereery
Air Country
Cory Ubion
Nalun
Asta Buriiga
Francis Pigs
George Riggs
Sonsiiers
Beth
Amelia
York
Europe
Twuriee
Lafer Mart
St. Mary
Yary
Crete
Toon
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