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The 1910s (pronounced "nineteen-tens" often shortened to the "'10s" or the "Tens") was the decade that began on January 1, 1910, and ended on December 31, 1919. The 1910s represented the culmination of European militarism which had its beginnings during the second half of the 19th century.
The Mann Act, previously called the White-Slave Traffic Act of 1910, is a United States federal law, passed June 25, 1910 (ch. 395, 36 Stat. 825; codified as amended at 18 U.S.C. §§ 2421–2424). It is named after Congressman James Robert Mann of Illinois .
The Mann Act, known popularly as the "White Slave Traffic Act", is passed by the U.S. Congress, prohibiting the transportation of women across state lines for "immoral purposes". [2] The U.S. Parole Commission is created, making it possible for the first time for persons convicted of a federal crime to be paroled before the end of their sentences.
About 100 workers were in the Los Angeles Times building at 1:07 a.m. Oct. 1, 1910. Then 16 sticks of dynamite exploded at the anti-union newspaper, and people began dying.
1910 (United States) Chicago Clothing Workers' Strike occurred. [26] 1910 (United States) The 1910 Accident Reports Act was passed and a 10-hour work day and standardization of rates of pay and working conditions were won by the Railway Brotherhoods. Union membership topped 8 million workers in 1910. Rubble of the Los Angeles Times building in 1910
The Commission, like the Keep Commission, was established to study and propose more efficient methods of organization and reform.Its primary purpose was the study of a budget for the national government but its other purposes included looking at department or agency jurisdiction, personnel practices, accounting and finance procedures, and business practices.
1910s elections in the United States (13 C) 0–9. 1910 in American politics (3 C, 4 P) 1911 in American politics (5 C, 1 P) 1912 in American politics (3 C, 3 P)
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, a new breed of women started to emerge from the depths of circus tents around the world: the strong-woman. These women quickly drew large crowds of circus lovers ...