Mill Workers Face Uncertain Future In La Belle Area
Informal notes discuss La Belle Mill Company firing mill hands and its ripple effect on the city of about 52000, where most residents work in nearby factories. Authors warn of wage cuts, housing struggles, and potential property declines if mills fail to adapt, urging action from employers and policymakers.
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la Belle Mill Company
Juremt
Seama Snaskisiguvan
Ely
la Helle
Newt Eseane
Alex Dee
Sorelle
Lange
Matatortaum
Tip Hoor
Courm
Segtorday Ne
General Industrial Notes on Factory Strikes and Molders
Reports from many plants show widespread stoppages and slowdowns as workers protest pay cuts and safety concerns. In Rochester and Pittsburgh areas, foundries lock out workers while unions press for higher wages and stable hours.
Fire and industry turmoil flood Pittsburgh region
The report outlines a major fire at a Ring house in Belgi um area and a sweeping map of steel and iron works in Pittsburgh and nearby towns. It notes heavy losses, insurance estimates, and a shift toward centralized production, with mills like Homestead and Beillant resuming or adjusting output while several plants face closures or reduced runs.
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Depwramoe
Labor Herald
Indianapolis Journal
John C. Lew
National Iblican
Viguenas
Homestead
Ls Saimers, Tros. & Co
Struthers
Beillant
Reading
Lancaster
Hampfield
Manuel Meshant & Co
Franklin Iron Co
Birdsboro
New York
Pittsburgh
Taussille
Eames
Thengess
Varrett
Painters Mill
Fittsburgh
Fimmera
Tramp Justifies Bank Robbery Scheme Under Hard Times
A Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph fragment depicts a beggar describing a rigged scheme to rob banks when cashiers flee to Canada. He admits using threats to seize accounts, then complains of widespread hardship and ongoing unemployment amid tougher times.
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Tly Gentemag
Canada
Weashier
Atove
Canuda
Dittsburg
Ice cream fears in Burlington Hawkeye note
A fragment from the Burlington Hawkeye mocks ice cream as a danger to youth, citing a Philadelphia man William Flynn who allegedly stole a can of ice cream and ended up jailed. The piece warns of health ills and moral peril from ice cream temptations.
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William Flynn
Philadelphia
William
Burlington
Adres
Rest and Deceit Spin in Lowell Political Scene
A satirical note from the Lowell Citizen recounts a campaign lie that claims Truth has left the office in June. The editor rebukes the falsehood and refuses to publish the misleading story, while the lie exits with the newspaper as it seeks readers to believe its tale.
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Troth
Lowell
The Men Who Make Us Miserable 418 Cont
Fragmentary OCR recounts a speaker in a sermon or dialogue mockingly describing persistent flatterers and troublesome critics. The text cites a man who always smiles and talks smoothly, contrasted with the idea of constant meddling in daily life and relationships.
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Peter
Mets
Benes
Ihsman
Eair
A Golden City Scandal Banker's Heir Allegations
San Francisco reports a scandal over a wealthy Bank of California director Thomas Bell amid two libel suits. The suits target papers claiming Bell’s seven children may not be his and recount alleged finds, vital statistics gaps, and alibi testimony. Witnesses discuss Bell’s Mexico trip, nurse claims, and a foundling hospital child linked to the family.
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California Press
San
Sharon
Hbolauity Az Alset
Argus
Jas. A.johnson
Walter Turnbull
Thomas Bell
Bank of California
Bell
Litellous
Staroaputs
Gn Yen
Tell
Phi
Hell
Mexico
Igo
Mr. Pleasance
Jonnie Johnson
Botha
Bertha
A. T
Me. Barnesa
Untitled mixed school swimming scene and era humor
A patchwork column mixes a chaotic swimming lesson description with quips from a Philadelphia Chronicle and Boston Post style jests. It blends odd classroom aquatic drill details with brief, dated anecdotes and a Civil War era recollection by U.S. Gaunt, J. L. Cowan.
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Bern
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General Industrial Notes
Bonnell
Neel
Fngliah Snd
Rocheater
Seth Dhau
Rupersford
Hamging
Cuyingtom
He Patel
Louis
Aryail Lawrrece
Croblers
Cheveslergton
Kanan City
Halleilie
Mook
Ree Fail
San Francisco
Collins & Burgid
Chicago
Fanespe
Tom Per Cent
Asada
Journak
Jnjanene Capitalias
Rete
Shusane Leon
Anil Eewher & Tulio
C. Tron
Arange Orter
Alar
Fee
St Sail and Manufacturing Co
Nind
Apn
Bieg
Miu
Journal
Scranton Steel Co
Wohtum
Pittsburg Industries
Tratente
Iron and
Oliver Brow & Phillipa
Upper Southside
Epicenia
Danvill
Puddiers
Oliver Hye
Phillipa
Chartiers
Long & Co
Stigo
Lindy & McCutcheon
A & Sons
Pipetown
Chess & Co
Zug & Co
Selskieg
Fort Pitt
Millvale
Grad, Bennett & Co
Tre Union Mills
Wilson, Walker & Co
Carnegie Bros. & Co
Howey, Howe & Co
Anil Ty
Philhe
Star
Lindsay & McCutcheon
Allegheny
Painter & Sons
Southside
Elba
Samir Bernhardt
Boston Post
Hoston
Axaxxaxy
Osella Heineisseek
Profivait Nail
Louisville
George
Borlington Free Pevss
Golden City
Senator Sharon
M Gorge
Siren Kumar
Fred. P. Brown
Sheep Mountain
Fret Johnson
Harry Cornwall
Mr. Brown
Cornwall
Maloe
Fred
Mr. Cornwall
Inbina
Philadelphia Chronicle
Vassar College
Pusie Beavon
York State
Aoin
Mneevel
Ani Doe
Heston
Duway
Auval Cruch
Wien
Appomattox
Kalle
Cab Tye Tebow
Congress Mall
Saratoga
Tilden
Yan
Pam Giles
Appomattox CH
Lee
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Appouttos
Tee
Orchars
C. B. Babcock
U.S. Gaunt
J. L. Cowaxr
An Anston
W. Ward Avenue
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Teameo
Cosino
Epirita
Mt. Calvary Cemetery
Kim
Pras Ventar
Addrem Uak
Land Manupg CO
Boston
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Ae. Weeder
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Amerson
Campbell
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Sololst
Pat Ra
Nees
Mdattale
Swemne Nous
Wheeling
W. Va
Linsly ® Institute
W- Va
Coral
Eagle
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Salem At Experts College
Feral Seria
Blair
Iran
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West Virginia
Expositon
Wheeling, West VA
A. Bey Many
Whexley
Hook, Hee
the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co. OF
Newark, New Jersey
NEW York Standard, Land. & Staln
Biale
John C. Pendleton
Virginia
Serentica
Porty-uleck
United States
Amd
Delimentes Speer
Wek
Tamel Lively
Piatctet
M. Blumenthal
NEW Drug Store
HOWE
Kew
Twelfth Street
George R
Velvet
Taylor
Ing
J. E. Smith
Chapline Street
NASA
Wanninks
Seale
Rene
Gotdet & Co
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Alteldams
Tealth Bay
Lenale
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Howard Bros
Main Street
Wheeling, W. VA
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Market Street
George J. Caddel
Telefeoe 308
Redman &Co
Merris
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