Patriotism and unity shine through steel strike saga
The steel strike is praised as a test of American loyalty with workers shown as loyal, self interested, and resistant to radical leaders. Reports note flag display at meetings, calls to obey law, and rejection of I W W influence while praising workers for keeping the republic intact. The piece highlights union leaders' attempts, but credits workers with steadfast patriotism.
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Republic
Congress
House of Representatives
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
The Women Voters and Party Strategy in 14 Million Electorate
The piece argues 14 million women will be qualified to vote at the next presidential election and both parties will seek to include women on national committees. It notes women vote with men on issues, deserve equitable party voice, and warns against courting votes with flattery. It also mocks sensationalism and comments on contemporary international awareness and strikes.
America Advised on Wages and Spending in Economic Review
The monthly Barclay’s Bank of London review argues the scepter of industrial power has shifted to the United States as Britain faces a growing trade deficit. It warns that real wage gains require productive work and condemns indiscriminate spending amid strikes for higher pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barcllay
Bank of London
Great Britp
United States
Great Britain
Thie
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Texas
Lawrence
Mans
Pittsburgh
Franklin
Correcting History and Archaeologist Revelations Across Time
The piece argues history is flawed and archaeologists like Dr. Clarence S. Fisher uncover long lost truths. It cites discoveries in the palace of Meratephthah and suggests cave dwellers wore razors, reshaping views of ancient Egypt and other civilizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Esmond
Gen
Webb
Gazette
Wynendagel
Waterloo
Sheridan
Chickamauga
Jutland
Greece
Rome
Egypt
Assyria
Mexico
Peru
Clarence S. Fisher
University of Pennsylvania
Meraephtheh
Hameses
Red Sea
Batha
Meritephthah
Julius Caesar
Woodrow Wison
Mystery of Mary Stuart casket letters sale plan
A discussion of Mary Queen of Scots letters and the famed casket letters controversy. The piece traces the origins of alleged letters, their journey via Hamilton palace, and a planned public sale of entailed Hamilton treasures to avert loss. It notes Scotland’s push to buy the casket, and includes tangential biographical notes on Lord Hardwicke and related figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Sens
Andrew Laus
Mary Steart
Mary Queen of Scots
Rissie
Gernley
Holyrood
Derniey
James Repborn
Hart of
James the Sixth
Scotland
Great Britain
Dukes of Hamilton
Hamilton Palace
Lanark Shire
Crown of
Prussia
Ducal House of
Hamilton
Garren
Ita
Queen Mary
Lord Bothwell
Anna Marchioness of
Bothwell
Edinburgh
James VI
England
Queen Elizabeth
T. F. Henderson
Elizabeth
Senate debate on League and policy actions
The Senate discussed resolutions on American sailors landing on the Dalmatian coast after Italian possession of Teau. Senators from various states criticized or defended the League, urged party stances, and commented on race riots. The District bill on bulldozer height and area, Goethals on Army supply centralization, and layoffs at Walter Reed were also noted.
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Senate
Senatesa Naw
Rogiana
Bergan
Dalmatian
Teau
Sherman
United States Navy
Fia iMass
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Eillea
League
Horah
Idaho
John Sharp Williams
Mississippi
Calder
District Committee
District of Columbia
Goethals
Military Affaires Committee
Jann W. Bennett
Waycross
United States
Preparations for Coast Flight Begin Transcontinental Test
More than 44900 gallons of gasoline and 14000 gallons of lubricating oil will be consumed by army planes in the great transcontinental endurance test starting October 9 between New York and San Francisco. Planes move in both directions. Government ships supplies to towns along the route, officers and enlisted men assigned to control stations carry stop watches, and pilots log every motor adjustment. Weather limits keep any machine at a station for over 48 hours unless qualified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
San Francisco
Mayons
Eskimo Village Found With Frozen Bodies In Alaska
W B Van Vallin of the University of Pennsylvania reports discovery of two paired Eskimo villages in Barrow country Alaska with nine frozen bodies. Prehistoric skulls show differences from present Eskimos. Relics are shipped to Penn Museum. Richmond remembers Commodore Maury with a planned memorial marker. Assignment of Major General Kerr to command the Philippine department announced. Gabe Annunsio in Italian army scene remains comic.
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Nore
Almeka
Rept
W. B. van Vallin
University of Pennsylvania
United States
Barrow
Alaska
Bodley
van Vahla
Museum of the
Univers My of Pennsylvania
Philippines
Francies J. Kerrn
Philippine Department
Manila
Francia H. French
Fort McKinley
Islands
Transcontinental Rail Schedules From Washington to Principal Cities
A table of electric and steam train departures and connections from Washington listing routes to Atlanta Baltimore Boston Chicago Cincinnati Columbus Detroit Indianapolis Louisville Memphis New Orleans New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Richmond St Louis and more with times and service notes including half hourly intervals and cross connections. The notice indicates day to day schedule changes and references the rallies4 administration for departure times.
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Chicago
Atlanta
M. Baltimore
P. FR
Fourteenth Street
New York
Averuea
Boston CP
BR. R
Indianapolis
Bsee
St. Louie
Jacksonville
Florida
Louisveille
Memphis
New Orleans
S& RD
Philadelphia
BR & O
Pittsburgh
Richmond
ST. Louis
Men Predominate in Hotel Jobs Says Labor Bureau Report
Preliminary wage survey by the U S Bureau of Labor Statistics shows men outnumber women in hotel and restaurant roles. Of cooks only 9 percent are women, highwashers 40 percent, kitchen help 37 percent, while housekeepers are all male. Cooks earn about ten dollars a day for men versus six for the top paying women, with tips boosting maids and bellmen incomes in many cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Labor Statistica
United States Department of Labor
Maida
End of Revolution Sought by Honduran Foreign Minister
Don Melecia Alvaredo, foreign minister of Honduras, calls on Dr Alberto Membreno to disavow adherents who took up arms against the government. He urges an end to the fighting and warns that those backing Membreno will be held responsible for ensuing misfortunes. Gen. Tosta leads 5,000 troops toward Tegucigalpa, Seguatepoqui reached.
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San Salvador
Republic of Salvador
Preas
Don Melecia Alvaredo
Honduras
Alberto Membreno
Membreno
Dean Alvaredo
Membrene
Don Alvareng
Honduraz
Tosta
Seguatepoqui
Tagucigalpa
Tegucigalpa
Finance Ministers Coming For Pan American Congress
Central and South American finance ministers have accepted President Wilson's invitation to the second Pan American financial congress in Washington from January 13 to 17. Carter Glass, secretary of the treasury, announced that U S financial and industrial leaders will also be invited to participate as non official delegates.
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Central
South America
Wilson
Department of State
Washington
Carter Glass
Armenia and American views shape wartime ethics
The piece blends reports on cavalry remounts and teacher salaries with speeches by Armenian leaders in America. It cites Col. Scott on army mounts and the Western horse, Peyton Martin on educator pay, and Gen Tarcom praising Armenia’s sacrifice and appealing for American sympathy and aid.
Pershing's Staff Prepares War Report On 1918 Actions
Gen. Pershing and a staff of 34 including one major general and three brigadiers, now in France, are compiling a complete wartime report. It aims to illuminate events leading to Germany's defeat and the American Army's role, including conferences with Marshal Foch and other Allied leaders and the 1918 countermeasures that helped end the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pershing
France
Germany
Soip
Marshal Fok
Whitch
Wnr&h
Reduction in Atlantic Coast Freight to South America
The Shipping Board announced a near twenty percent cut in freight rates from Atlantic and Gulf ports to the east coast of South America starting October 1. New figures list Rio de Janeiro at 18.6 dollars landed per ton or 17 dollars freight, with Santos 17 landed, Pernambuco 19 landed and 17 freight, Alkalde 17 landed, and Montevideo and Buenos Aires 17 landed. Proportional reductions apply to bulk commodities as well.
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Atlantic
Gulf
Eat
South America
O@stover
Shippipe Board
Rio de Janeiro
Bantos
Pernambuco
Aloncalde
Montevideo
Buenos Aires
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Charlie Yorke
Montana
Timnber
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Ward
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Auckland
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Grenadier Guards
Gladys Dunlop Best
Mousy
Representative Walsh
Massachusetts
Ways and Means
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Walter Reed Army Hospital
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Fire Department
U. of P
Commodore Maury
Maury
Matthew Fontaine Maury Association
Gabe @Annunsio
Labor Bureau
Gilass
Waselogton Rotels
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Cleveland
Epiritt
Gary
Armenia
A. A. H. Tarcom
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