Labor program for year given compromise cited
The American Federation of Labor executive council reports on labor projects and achievements, urges legislative safeguards against judicial overreach, and endorses public ownership of railroads. It outlines bills on immigration, minimum wages, old-age security, education, and unemployment, and notes focus on shorter work days and a balanced transition from wartime to peacetime industry.
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Congress
Labor
War Labor Board
United States Employment Agency
Women In Industry Service
Working Conctitions
Prin
Executive Council
American Federation of Labor
Lane
United States
Department of Labor
Department “Ha
Anna Felch Free Man After Two Civil Actions Tried
The June term of Orange County court opened with Judge Moulton presiding and eight cases slated for jury trial. In the first suit Albion Hood of Bradford sued Abbie Bliss for $10,000 over an injury from a mowing machine while Hood was employed by Bliss. the jury found Bliss not liable. The second case, Kidder v Peery, involved an auction of contract where plaintiffs claimed $1700 for 1500 bushels of potatoes. the jury found no warranty of quantity and awarded $24 to the plaintiffs. The term also covered the discharge of Anna Felch after the state moved for judgment on her plea of former acquittal in the murder case of her husband Joseph Felch in 1916. The proceedings included numerous attorneys and court officials, with the docket advancing amid routine trial calendaring.
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Chelvea
Orange County Court
Cers
Sherman H. Moulton
Burlington
B. H. Adam
R. Neleun Darling
Bradford
Hale Kk. Darling
William H.sprague
George A
John ©. Sherfold
Mabel Spencer
St. Johnsbury
Woodsville
N. H
Frank S. Williams
John W. Garden
Barre
David 5. Conant
HW. Hastings
Frank FE
Anna M. Kidder
Brookfield
Roy Peery
Randolph
John C. Sherfurne
March M. Wilson
Ayeptury Sherif Azro A. Reed
Williamstown
Thomas G. Dearborn
Strafund
Joseph Feleh
Labor movement urges continued AFL delegates to July meeting
November report details AFL council observations on Samual Gamorr of the federation, suits by Coronado Coal vs United Mine Workers, and calls for maximum support in appealing to the U S Supreme Court. It stresses growing unity, greater strength, and labor leadership as war winds down and peace nears, with emphasis on advancing women and broader concerns.
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American Federation of Labor
Samual Gamorr
Coronado Coal Company
United Mine Workers of America
United States Supreme Court
Arrests in plot to defraud government of army supplies
Detroit reports six arrests including Captain Soterios Meliniotis and Grant Browne amid an alleged scheme to sell 21 000 tons of army material valued at 300 000 by rigging bids. A New York junk dealer Bert Harris and Fred C Collins face grand jury action. operation traced from April via a hotel dictaphone.
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Detroit
Mich
Department of Tw Lee
United States
Soterios Nletinl
Washington
Ordnance Department
France
Exeres
Grant Hugh Browne
Fred C. Collins
Greece
Bert Harris
New York
Fort Wayne
Harris
Allegal
Department of Justion
Rochester
M Y
Gocerning
Arthur le. Barkey
Bureau of Investigaton
Cutline
Browne
Nicholson
Nas quoted philosopher in cotpplicated watch analogy
The Hoston Transcript notes a fragment where a philosopher named Nas is quoted about complexity likened to a watch. The author comments that both run down easily, highlighting a light, humorous aside.
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Nas
Wyster
Eusily
Rebuked by friend over minted quarters tale
A dialogue fragment shows a rebuke amid talk of a “form and four minted quarters” as Dostan Transcript notes the exchange. The quirky exchange centers on value and perception, with a skeptical friend challenging the first speaker.
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Jssue
Organized Labor Movement
America
Federal Trade Commisson
Wilson
House
Interstate Cum Merce
Armour &— Company
International Ladies’ Govement Workers’ Union
Convent Thon
Anna Felch
Orange County
Abbie Bliss
Albion Hood
Laredo
Texas
Gompers
Pan-American Federation of Labor
Lards
Teans, Last
Joe
Drake Torhiche
Eigypstian
Bay
Wadsworth, Howland & Company, Inc
Boston
Mast
New England
Bay State
Lee S. Blanchard
Groton, Vt
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