Fall River Mills Face Wage Cuts Amid Southern Competition
In Fall River Massachusetts the manufacturers propose an 11.19 percent wage reduction to counteract outsized southern competition with longer hours and lower costs. The plan cites shorter Massachusetts hours, higher capital needs, and the risk of mills relocating outside the state. Charleston West Virginia reports a mob threat to West Virginia mines and militia readiness.
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Fall River
Mass
Manufacturers’ Committee
Aoon
Massachusetts
South
New England
Committee of Manufacturers
Fall River Mills
Charleston
W. Va
Atkinson
Spillman
Parkersburg
Pomeroy
West Virginia
Consumers’ Coal Company
New Haven
Mazen County
New Flaven
Pittsburg Miners and Operators Postpone Rate Plan
Pittsburg district miners and operators postponed setting a local rate while awaiting an interstate convention to fix a uniform Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Illinois price. A revival of the interstate agreement was approved with a Columbus meeting set for Dec 27 to prepare a temporary rate effective Jan 1 to Jan 15 and plan an interstate gathering before the temporary scale expires.
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Pitsburg
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Robbrs
Osborn
Alex Dempster
M. D. Ratchford
W. C. Pearce
Edward McKay
Miners’ Association
Chittenden
Columbus
National Body Organizes Arithmetic Education Group
Edward Carpolis of Chicago leads a national body organizing arithmetic education efforts. Officials outline goals to standardize curricula and promote math literacy across schools and colleges.
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Arith
Edward Carpolis
Chicago
Death by Own Action Shocks Washington Society
Miss Leila Herbert daughter of ex Secretary of the Navy died after a fall from an upper window at her home. Authorities report she severed an artery with scissors during a nurse’s intervention and fell head first to the pavement, the fall likely fatal.
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Washington
Washington Society
Leila Herbert
Herbert
Miss Herbert
Fatal Train Collision Kills Two Engineers in Cayuga Ind
Chicago engineers J. S. Hodson and L. B. Horton die in a rear end collision on the Chicago and Eastern Illinois line at Cayuga Indiana. Fireman J. E. Horton and air brake inspector H. W. Kellogg are injured with broken legs and a head injury. No passengers harmed. Mrs. Pullman disputes reports of changes to her will.
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Chicago
Chicago and Fastern Illinois
Cayuga
Ind
J. S. Hodson
L. B. Horton
J. E. Horton
H. W. Kellogg
Iengineer
Hodson
Horton
Notable Losses and Tragedies Across U S Colonies and Cities
Reports detail J G Lindon Clear Lake Ind losing 1500 to dogs preying on his sheep. Frederick Muntz crushed in a Niles pulp mill. Peter Schrell a Jasper grain dealer leaving for Mexico. Other items include a 40000 pearl necklace gift, Crocker estate valued at over 7 million, a Madison hospital plan for university students, and various fires accidents crimes and official condemnations.
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J. G. Lindon
Clear Lake
Frederick Muntz
Niles
Mich
Peter Schrell
Jasper
Ind
Mexico
Robert F. Ballantine
Newark
N. J
Charles F. Crocker
San Francisco
Antigo
Wis
Madison
State University
Prince Hoheniche
Berlin
John Sweeney
Darton
Golden Rule
Danville
Mollie Reid
Chicago
Hamburg Fire Brigade
Cripplegate
London
London Fire Brigade
Merchants Bridge - Incline
St. Louis
Terminal Railroad Association
Rushville tragedy linked to reformers and a troubled leader
Fragmentary notes describe a chaotic scene with references to reformers, a potentially violent event, and a prominent figure whose actions and motives are debated. The piece mentions police, a law prayer, and a Mayhem linked to a political committee. It also notes a Rushville incident involving a minister and a count of property losses.
Shoplifts Reported in Greensburg Drug Stores
In Greensburg Indiana a drug store theft incident was noted with a young woman allegedly helping herself to merchandise from displays. The event involved multiple stores and several items including glassware and cloaks.
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Greensburg
Ind
Have & Ing
Grover, Rigg & Bonner
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LA Porte Directory
Frank &. Osborn, Osborn, & SA
Herman W. Salwasser
Andress’ Bank
Main St
LaPorte, Ind
Geo. L. Thompson, Sr
Westville, Indiana
the Home Insurance Co
New York
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England
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William Fosdick
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Arnica
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Shultz
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Miles’ Neuve
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W. WH. Steinbiss
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