Rise of labor unions from printers to AFL formation
The printers organized nationally in 1850 and expanded to Canada with the International Typographical Union in 1862. The Knights of Labor emerged in Philadelphia in 1869, peaked in 1886, then declined after strikes on the Gould rail system. The American Federation of Labor formed in 1886, absorbing most unions, with 119 national and international bodies and about 2 million members and 245 affiliated papers.
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United States
National Typographical Union
Canada
International Typographical Union
National Labor Union
Baltimore
Labor Reform Ticket
Charles O’conor
Philadelphia
Knights of Labor
Terrence V. Powderly
St. Louis
Southwest
American Federation of Labor
Columbus
Ohio
Trade unions surge in Greece and other nations
In Greece, Russia, Poland and Japan the trade union movement shows recent growth. By end of World War I the main centers in Greece were Athens and the Piraeus, where 17 industries were organized.
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Greece
Russia
Poland
Japan
Athens
Piraeus
Surplus of Labor Debate In Economic Discussion
A heated exchange contends there is no surplus labor. The writer argues labor is unevenly distributed with more work than workers in some areas, challenging the notion of a universal surplus across the economy.
Labor Day Beginnings and Global Echoes in 1880s
The Knights of Labor sparked Labor Day parades in New York in 1882 and later. By 1890 May Day emerged in Europe as a labor day with eight hour day aims. Parades and speeches marked the day, as workers and supporters began pushing for a legal holiday across states, Colorado leading the way.
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Knights of Ia
New York
Europe
Knights of Labor
Colorado
Peace with honor is labor's demand
John L. Lewis president of the United Mine Workers declares in a Labor Day message that organized labor will seek peace in industry through fairness and justice. He says unions are a legitimate American institution and vows labor will defend its liberty against powerful interests.
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John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Indianapolis
Lewis
Organized Labor
Labor
Europe’s Trade Unions Recover Lost Ground
Following wartime disruption, major European unions, notably in Germany Austria Czechoslovakia France and Hungary, regained ground. By 1919 membership more than doubled 1913 levels and recent figures show further gains. In Austria unions have tripled since 1913 and now account for about 12 percent of the population.
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Europe
Germany
Austria
Czechoslovakia
Italy
Hungary
Man's Labor Needed to Fulfill Divine Word
The Master bids us pray for hallowed name and kingdom come then notes that daily bread comes through human effort. God provides soil seed and calls us to labor. man’s labor is the agency by which divine ends are realized, per Exchange.
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Earth
Heaven
Long Lost Jews May Be Sought in China
A revived effort backed by Shanghai based supporters and U S backers aims to reconnect Chinese Jewish communities cut off for centuries with the Western world Adolph Soko librarian of the Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati helped unveil 59 manuscripts showing links between Chinese Jews and broader Jewry The article traces origins of Chinese Jewry from Persia and Babylon to Kai Fung Fu in Henan and notes Marco Polo Marco Polo and Kubla Khan era references as proof of historical presence
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New York
Shanghai
China
United States
Akinerde
Adolph Soko
Hebrew Union College of Cincinnati
Europe
Persia
Jerusalem
India
Central Asia
Marco Polo
Polo
Kubla Khan
Tien-tchou
Kai-Fung-Fu
Henan
Kai- Fung-Fu
Ricci
Prince Makes A Find In Ancient Greek Tomb
Swedish archeological expedition under Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf uncovers a 1150 B C Mycenaean tomb at Asine with 250 gold beads and eight bronze urns. A nearby house shaped tomb reveals a saddle roof, proving earlier Greek architectural knowledge. Finds, totaling 500000 items, will be studied at Lund University before return to Greece.
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Prince
Stockholm
Gustaf Adolf
Asine
Greece
Asne
University of Lund
Sweden
String Bean Farm Faces Boston Expansion Threat
A longtime city farm near Harvard Stadium supplies a large share of Boston’s string beans lettuce and spinach with a single truck able to haul multiple loads daily. After twenty five years the String Bean King loses the land as Harvard University expands and tenants receive notice to surrender the lease for new buildings.
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Boston
Metropolis
Harvard
Gold Coast
First Four Cylinder Motor Car Built in America
The first four cylinder motor car was produced in America in 1902 and the first six cylinder followed in 1906, marking early milestones in automotive engine development.
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America
Kidney Trouble Remedy Promised by Dr Carey
Quick relief for kidney trouble advertised as safe with roots and herbs from Dr Carey. Marshroot Prescription 1777 offered in liquid and tablet forms for 75 cents, available through Carey Medical Laboratories in Elmira New York or local druggists.
There Are Others What Kind Of A Fountain Pen Is Yours
A playful exchange notes curiosity about writing instruments with a witty twist. The speaker imagines a soda fountain pen as a clever pun, reflecting lighthearted banter about everyday objects.
Cuticura Soothes Baby Rashes Ad Claim
Advertisement touts Cuticura products as best for baby rashes with hot baths using Cuticura Soap followed by Cuticura Ointment a guardian scented talcum dusted on last. Claims gentle soothing relief and purity with multiple products priced at 25 cents each.
Little Boy-Sheep Opinion Ad Blends Nonsense With Ads
A quirky clip dubs boys and lambs as dumb while a mother answers. It shifts to a Red Cross Ball Blue detergent ad promising clean baby clothes with no streaks. Then a note on California salmon and a dam threatening the river run.
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Houston
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