Trade Unionism an Agency of Progress
An analysis from the Chicago Daily News argues that labor cooperation, mechanization, and capital accumulation have raised American living standards over the past quarter century. It praises intelligent worker-manager collaboration and contrasts U S practices with England and Japan, urging Labor Day focus on progress and ongoing employment improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Europe
Kadeni
England
Chicese Daily News
Dignity of Labor by Victor A. Olander
The dignity of labor is praised as a blossoming virtue that grows from the knowledge of life. The piece extols work as the essence of human joy and achievement, noting how barriers between artisan and artist fade with morning light and divine creation guides the worker toward a noble reflection of the Creator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor A. Olander
Idea of Labor Day Roots Back to 1884 in Chierzo
The article credits cigar maker George McGuire with proposing a yearly Labor Day at a 1884 labor convention in Chierzo and notes states later set the first Monday in September as a holiday. It contrasts U S observance with May Day in Europe and recalls AFL statements on workers’ progress and opposition to radical movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McGuire
Chierzo
McGuire
Manchester
Ntl
Europe
Ilan
Allennes
Ile
William Freen
American Federation of Labor
Labor Day Address Reflects Union Strength and Vision
John n Gireson, secretary of the Bricklayers Masons and Plasterers' International Union of America, extols labor's role in nation building. He cites rising membership, financial strength, disciplined ranks, and unwavering commitment to American trade unionism as proof of progress and a path to liberty for workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kohn
Unholsterers' International Union
Rieht
Daniel J. Tobin
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Stablemen
Tits International Union
Johnn Gireson
Brigkhiyers
Masons An Plasterers
International Union of America
Labor federation leaders strengthen union stance in campaign
In American, Siemeel Gompers held the position during long service with the federation, and Green, who succeeded him, thus made the federation's position stronger. Labor realizes that gains come from an orderly campaign and rejects insidious forces that would tear down the country’s institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siemeel Gompers
Federation
Green
Thin
Labor and Wealth Quote by Charlea M Schwab
A compact quotation praising labor as the source of all wealth and achievement. It asserts that everything begins and ends through the hand of labor, attributing universal wealth to labor's effort. The line emphasizes labor’s foundational role in prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ybor
Charlea M. Schwab
Wyoming Notes Include Court Win and State Developments
Charles McQueary won a district court suit against Glenrock to compel payment of 1560 for injuries to his eye while employed at the power plant. News items report resignations and appointments in Wyoming universities, state education, and a new state commissioner. Also noted are July gasoline tax receipts, crop prospects, irrigation development near Douglas, and upcoming county fairs culminating in the state fair at Douglas in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McQueary
Glenrock
H. P. Constans
University of Wyoming At
Laramie
University of Florida
Gainesville
Fla
W. D. Morgan
Campbell County
Gillette
Cheyenne
George Brown
Greeley
Tomas A. Edison
Billy O’donnell
Rock Springs
Wyoming
Edison
W. O'Bonnel
Wast Orange
Treasuer
North Platte
Douglas
Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce
Cheyanne
Lusk
Buffalo
Powell
Park County
Carbon County
Rawlins
Pine Duffs
Albany
Sheridan County
Shendan
Washacie County
Worlend
Goshen
Torvington
Crook County
Sundanes
Fremont
Riverton
U.S. Employment Service
U. S. Department of Labor
Denver
Townsend
Casper
Ralph Bebbitt
Paris
Livingston
Mont
D. F. Wardwell
Wyoming Airways, Inc
Earl Tintz
Worland
Wyo
George Cameron
Cyprus Sagas and Sights From Kyrenia to Salamis
The account surveys Cyprus cultural ruins, landscapes, and legends from Famagusta to Kyrenia. It notes Salamis ruins near the Kyrenia coast, mountain vistas from Bella Paise, and the Cesnola Collection as a key American link to Cypriote art. It describes Kyrenia Castle, St Milarion, and local life among Kyrenians, with reflections on ancient sites, architecture, and the island’s enduring charm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyrenian
Cyprus
Kyretiia
Milarion
Rus
Bastia
Kyrenia
Gray Mountains
Nuesea
SetMikiwhm
Rela Puise Abbey
Kyrenix
Abby Studs
Bella Paise
America
Cesnola
Lambonsa
Pierpont Morgan
Amboula
Akhiroe Pictos
Lapithos
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In Kohn
Wm. Green
A. Johnston
Philip
Head OF Printers’ Union OF America
Charles P. Howard
International Typographical Union
Howard
Caxage Typographical Union No 16
W. W. Fulham
Federal Cooperative Crop Reporting Service
National Geographic Society
Washington
Mediterranean Sea
Maine
Larnaka
Nicosis
Iskely
Famagusti
Amihrih
Famagusta
Salamis
Aml
Barnabas
Salamis Westyard
Ramvostust
Shewches
Mesgeria
Syneras
fLefknuiko
Bastavento Castle
SS Altarion
Mesaoria
Troodos
Kantara
Lundred
Gypras
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