Biennial Report, 1892-94, 1898-1910 Volume 11, PT. 1900 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1902 Excerpt: ...Employed Both Sexes) for the years 1897 and 1899, with Increase and Increase, by Industries. 735 Establishments. Table No. 105 shows the greatest number of males employed during the years 1897 and 1899 in eight leading industries, in 'Other industries" and in "All industries," with number and percentages of increase or decrease in 1899--735 establishments. The 272 establishments classed as "Eight leading industries" increased 26.22 per cent, the 463 establishments in "Other industries" 14.98 per cent, and "All industries" 21.74 per cent over 1897. explanatory: The eight industries, wherever presented in this report for the years 1895,1897 and 1899, represent 236 establishments, and have been selected for the reason that each industry is represented by over one million dollars of capital invested as reported for the year 1895; they include 69.93 per cent of the capital invested in all industries reported for that year. The same eight industries, wherever presented for the years 1897 and 1899 only, represent 272 establishments, and include 69.03 per cent of the capital invested in all industries for the year 1897. Both series are given in each different presentation. l Table No. 105.--Greatest Number of Males Employed during the years 1897 and 1899, in Eight Leading Industries, "Other Industries" and "All Industries." 735 Establishments. Table No. 106 shows the greatest number of females employed during the years 1897 and 1899 in eight leading industries, in "Other industries," and in "All industries," with number and percentages of increase or decrease in 1899--735 establishments. The increase in 1899 was 22.21 per cent. explanatory: The eight industries, wherever presented ...