MEAT PRICES AND TEA TARIFF SPUR DISCUSSION AT HEARINGS
Washington merchants testified in a morning session about meat and poultry price trends over the last five to ten years. One dealer claimed no meat price rise, another said beef and poultry costs rose significantly while pork remained high, amid debate on tariffs and pure food laws.
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Harrison
Smoot
Impa Mentha
Washington
Otter
Waluh
Maryland
Re Inere
Simmons
Lealer
Westen
Inspecting Forfeited Food and Warehouses Guard Decay
Government inspectors examine forfeited food stocks and storage facilities to prevent spoilage. The note references inspections at warehouses, decay risks, and regulatory steps to protect public health. Key entities mentioned include local authorities, storage sites, and food products under seizure.
Diary of 1830s clerk shows cost of living rose despite salary
A Washington Post report excerpts a diary of Jonathan Seaver, a clerk earning 1400 dollars, detailing his family of eight and two servants living on tight funds. It notes rising prices for butter, sugar, flour, clothing, and household items, and discusses 1830s pay increases for clerks proposed by Treasury officials and Congress.
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Aldrich
Jonathan Seaver
Menez
Bpee al Ta
Washington Post
New York
Tribune
Washington
Congress
Ufe
Martin van Buren
Senate
Levi Woodbury
The
Treasury
Ariel
Payne Aldrich
Senator Lodge
Lodge
Daniel Webster
Woodbury
J B Thompson
Toser
Seaver
Seavers
Klo
IBM
Kogit
Seizure of Four Tons of Eggs by Food Inspector
A government food inspection led to the condemnation and seizure of four tons of eggs bound for Boston. The shipment, assessed as unfit for consumption, was traced through storage facilities and ultimately seized to prevent sale. Authorities noted the eggs failed health and safety standards and ordered detention pending further action.
Fragmented 19th century shopping list lines
A garbled ledger style entry lists items and small costs with dates from September to December. Items include boots and shoes for children, cloth, velvet, hay, labor, and a few odd charges such as tickets and a stove. Names and precise contexts are unclear.
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Fald Mee Wilson
Barral Dour
Iaeling
Deisberg
Hart Bushel Oyeverm
General's Son Death by Own Action in Colorado Springs
Earl D Thomas aged 90, son of Brig Gen Earl D Phomes, commander of the department of Colorado with HQ in Denver, shot himself in a Colorado Springs hotel room, dying instantly. Investigators believe a premeditated suicide after obtaining cartridges from a friend. he had earlier traveled from Fort Logan and accompanied by a chauffeur. Thomas formerly served as clerk to the commissary general at Fort Logan.
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Colorado Springs
Colo Mar
Earl D .Thomas
Earl D Phomes
Department of the Colorado
Denver
Hert Logan
Franklin
Colorado City
Thomas
Department of Colorado and
Wyoming
Fort Logan
Firemen Vote for Strike Threat Amid Arbitration Talks
Chicago March 8 rail wage dispute brings ultimatum from Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen with 28 percent of union workers opposing manager offers and 89 percent of nonunion workers against. Despite strike authorization, the sides move toward arbitration as a mediation conference is set for tomorrow with leaders hopeful for an amicable settlement.
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Chicago
West Northwest
Southwest
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Tall Roads
Railroad Managers Committee
W . Carter
The
L. Dickeson
General Managers Association
Firemens Committee
Omatron
Striking Philadelphia workers gain street permit in Jersey City
Nine men in conductor and motorman uniforms of the Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company arrived in Jersey City carrying band instruments. They obtained a permit to play in the streets to raise money for Philadelphia strikers and visited Mayor Wittpenn who voiced sympathy for labor.
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Employee of
America
Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company
Jersey City
Wittpenn
Cause of
Strikers' Dynamite Car Targets Papermaker Mob
A dynamited car targeted a Papermakers mob led by a conductor in charge of women and men from the International Paper Company. A group of 200 nonunion men were arriving to take striker positions. gunfire erupted as Conductor John Barthol attempted to return to Saratora.
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Corinth
Mar
International Paper Company
Ireturn
Saratora
John Barthol
No Money to Wed Widow Breach of Promise Trial
The widow Mrs Henry M Walters sues Theodore Ryerson a broker for breach of promise after he admitted meeting her at Atlantic City in 188 and agreeing to marry though no definite date was set. Ryerson claimed he earned little money and had no funds to marry. Jury deliberations were expected soon with a sealed verdict predicted. The article also mentions rail strike tensions involving trainmen and company officials and expected labor talks.
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New York
Henry M Walters
Theodore Ryerson
Ryerson
Atlantic City
Walters
Macy
General strike indorsed at Newcastle convention
The State Federation of Labor opened its annual convention in Newcastle endorsing a general sympathetic strike in support of Philadelphia workers. A routine resolution moved by Delegate John Stacy of Philadelphia was adopted and cabled to ten communities. Evidence suggested some action would begin within the next three days as Leomvertai considers a state wide strike in solidarity with Philadelphia workmen.
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Newcastle
Pamar
State Federation of Labor
Jgrse
Leomvertai
Philadefini
Music to Aid Strike Through New York Streets
Permits were granted today to form bands to roam New York streets and solicit funds for Philadelphia streetcar strikers. Organizers said the effort would mobilize musicians to collect donations for the striking workers.
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York Wei
New York
Philadelphe
Dyspepsia cure touted by thousands in ad copy
Misa Clara A Dearborn Titton NH writes she suffered distress from dyspepsia and early on friends urged Hood Sarsaparilla. She claims it worked like a charm, restored appetite, and strengthened her stomach and digestive organs, noting she could eat almost anything without distress. The ad recommends Hood Sarsaparilla in liquid or Sarsatabs.
Funeral of Thomas C Platt Held in Owego Village
Funeral services for Thomas C Platt were held at First European Church in Owego with Masonic escort. Factories and village schools closed during the 10:90 to 11:30 period. Burial planned at Evergreen Cemetery beside his first wife’s grave. private services at 11:00 at Frank H Platt’s home followed by transport to West Twenty third Street ferry.
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Owego
Thomas Colter Platt
Astertan
Binghamton
Washington
Albany
George Douglas Young
New York
Taomas C Platt
Aclock
Mr Platts
Frank H Platt
Seventy Fourth Street
de David I Barrett
Warble Collegiate Church
Delaware Lackawanna and Westerns
West Twenty-third Street
Train carries delegation to funeral for former senator
A special car train departed Hoboken at four o clock for Owego carrying Senator Depew and several Republican House members from New York to attend the funeral of former Senator Thomas C. Platt. The party traveled after leaving the city last night in connection with state party duties.
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Hoboken
Owega
Depew
Merbera
House
New ‘York State
New York
Thomas C Platt
New York City Bond Issue Seeks International Placement
Reports from the banking district indicate the $506000 New York City bonds may be issued at 114 percent. A syndicate of leading international houses is formed and a large portion may be placed abroad. Bankers urged authorities to make principal and interest payable in pounds and francs to attract London and Paris markets.
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New York
aMr
New York City
tJeading International Houses
Berg
London
Atlanta Brokers Indicted on Cotton and Futures Charges
Six prominent Atlanta brokers were indicted by the Fulton county grand jury on charges of unlawful sale and dealing in futures on margin. The accused include Curran, Dihlehinson, Cothran, Stanford, and Burnes, with counts alleging operating an office to engage in futures trading in violation of state law. Additional indictments are expected.
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Atlanta
Mar
Georgias
Lax
Fulton County
Curran T
Dirlehinson
Cothran
Stanford
Weather Chronicle From Washington DC 1910 Summary
Weather Bureau notes across the United States show general stability with high temperatures in the west and gulf regions. New England and the Great Lakes observe some snow and colder spells, while central and southeastern areas expect fair skies and mild conditions through midweek. Local figures list temperatures around 40s to 70s, with variability along the Atlantic coast and southern Lake region.
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Washington DC
Tucegg Wach
Vair
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Jewer Lake
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West Gulf
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Scrathwest Fair
Arkenmes
Tennessie
Curtis
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