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Opposition to abolition of one man trolley cars voiced
Vigorous opposition from organized labor at a State House hearing on a bill to abolish one man trolley cars. Edward Dana and H Ware Barnum led corporate opposition as street railway representatives argued against the proposal. Eastern Massachusetts and Boston Elevated report extensive use of one man cars and miles operated. Hodgson stated public sentiment largely against the cars, framing the labor stance as protective of workers.
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Organized Labor
Legis
State House
American Federation of Labor
Edward Dana
H. Ware Barnum
Boston Elevated
Philip G. Carleton
Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company
Eastern Massachusetts
Charles J. Hodgson
State Branch
Labor Movement