Hickey Says Amalgamated Officers Misled on Steel Strike
Milwaukee report details J D Hickey's Pittsburg trip conclusions about the steel strike. He claims national officers misrepresented U S Steel stance to workers and that 72 percent of mills are operating, signaling a nearly lost strike. He cites Morgan Schwab and Shaffer dispute and criticizes Shaffer for rejecting a scale offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Amalgamated Association
United States Steel Corporation
Association
J. D. Hickey
Bay View Lodge
Hickey
Pittsburg
Lodge
Bay View
Joseph Redfern
Shaffer
East
New York
Messrs. Morgan and
Schwab
Tighe
Steel Corporation
Morgan
Mr. Hickey
Gary
Federal Steel Company
Schaffer
Tas
Genferenge
Shafter
Shatter
Crown Prince Frederick William Visits Blenheim
Crown Prince Frederick William of Germany arrived at Blenheim Palace on a visit to the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough. The trip took place near Marlborough in London as part of a royal exchange.
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London
Frederick William of
Germany
Blenheim
Place
Duchess of Marlborough
Ridgeport Postpones Races to Next Sunday
Rain forced postponement of the scheduled races at the Pressure Beach track in Ridgeport Conn. The late program was started but halted and will be run off next Sunday with the same entries and officials in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgeport
Conn
Sert
Crisis at Duquesne Mills Escalates in Steel Strike
Pittsburgh labor tensions flare as Duquesne steel plant faces a potential full shutdown. Forty coal and iron police guard the site while open hearth operations continue and Amalgamated Association predicts indefinite strike funding. Labor Day watchful. officials report no immediate closure, but pickets sustain pressure across neighboring mills and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Steel
Duquesne
Braddock
Vandergrift
Monessen
Star Tin Mills
Williams
Amalgamated
Pittsburg
Bessemer Department
Amalgamated Association
Association
Shatter
Simon Burns
C. M. Schwab
New York
Philadelphia
Painter
West
Shaffer
Ross Grove
Canal Dover
Rhill
Ney
American Worker Earns Higher Wages Worldwide
The report by Carroll D Wright shows American workers earning more per day than European counterparts. Bricklayers in Montana earn 6 dollars, California 4.50, New York 3.53, while England ranges 1.11 to 1.76 and Germany 0.60 to 1.19.
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Europe
Carroll D. Wright
Montana
California
New York
England
Germany
Italy
Austria-Hungary
Ohio
Spain
Germiany
Belgium
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Cape Ee
New Jersey
Canada
Engla
Austria
Aeens Eneene Penns van Nia
Austro -Hungary
Illinois
Alabama
Eto BT
France
Ae Tol Shoemakers
Russia
Carolina
Waneas
Costa
Atria
Uae
Vas
Germanseae
New Zealand
Wage gaps and lifting wages for American workers
The article contrasts pay equity, noting American women earn about 80 percent of men’s wages. It cites France, Japan, and China showing low female wages in mines and silk work. It also shows a long term rise, from 1825 Massachusetts blacksmith wages at $1.50 for 66 hours to 1900 wages of $2.41 for 65 hours.
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France
Japan
China
Massachusetts
Labor Parade Preparations Highlight Boston Unions
Boston unions finish uniform distribution and parade planning for Labor Day events. Floats will showcase shop scenes with union labels while banquets picnics and open halls follow the procession. Notable contingents include Knights of Labor Central Labor Union and Building Trades Council with a large teamster presence and a state review by Governor Crane.
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Boston
Bakers’ Unions
Apollo’ Garden
Book and Job Branch
The
Typographical Union
Spy Pond Grove
Arlington
New York World Printers
Boston Printers
Quincy House
Carters
Franklin
Boston Central Labor Union
Pennsylvania Steel
Trades Unions
Building Trades Council
Central Labor Union Bodies
Joseph H. Post
Cotinie Mert
J. J. Downing
Ed J. Kneeland
Aids
D. D. Driscoll
Michael Athridge
James Kinder
Central Labor Union
Newsboys’ Union
Machinists
Allied Transportation Council
Freight Clerks’ Union
Freight Handlers’ Union
Freight Teamsters’ Union
Coal Teamsters
le Firemen’sa Union
Carpenters’ District Council and
Carpenters’ Unions
Rubber Workers
Makers
Bakers
Brewery
Carvings and Wagon Workers
Oston Pavers’ Union
Boylston
Berkeley Street
Tremont
Dedham
Washington
Eliot
Park Square
Charles
Beacon
School
Adams Square
Crane
State House
Newsboys‘ Union
Wages in Commercial Countries Report Highlighted by Government
Washington reports a two volume government study by Carroll J. Wright detailing wages and hours worldwide from data back to 1725. It covers about 4900 occupations over 1600 pages, noting US state differences and using the Treasury standard for foreign currency conversion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Carroll J. Wright
United States
United States Treasury Department
Europe
America
England
Venezuela Threat of War Sparks Frontline Mobilization
Caracas reports indicate Venezuela may go to war with Colombia after expelling Colombian consuls. General Davila leads 10,000 troops on the frontier, with expeditions from La Guayra and Coro aiding Colombian revolutionaries. President Castro seeks liberal victory as Colombian forces gather near San Jose.
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Caracas
Veneszuela
Colombia
Davila
General Davila
Castro
Andrade
la Guayra
Coro
Venezuela
General Hernandez
el Mecho
San Jose
Boston Labor Parade Plans and Union Notices
The Boston Central Labor Union reported full details for today’s parade and a Sept. 6 meeting at Faneuil Hall where ex Governor Bentwell will address wage carrels on The Enslavement of American Labor. Delegates were urged to report back to their unions and members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Central Labor Union
Labor Day Committee
Educational Committee
Faneuil Hall
Bentwell
Boston
Joseph J. Downing
Downlr
International Machinists’ Association
American Tool and Machine Company
Hyde Park
Massachusetts Laundrymen'’s Educational Club
Washington Street
A.F. of L
Holyoke
James R. Crozier
D. D. Driscoll
Theatrical Alliance of Stage Employees
Park Theatre
Icemen’s Union and Sanitary and Street Cleaning Department
Negro snatches chatelaine on Irvington street near Hunst on
Mrs Greer, walking at 639 Massachusetts Avenue, was grabbed by a tall colored man who seized a Wood chatelaine bag containing her pocketbook and a small sum of money. He fled before help could be summoned. the case was sent to station 16 for investigation. Street thieves are getting bold says Greer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Avenue
Irvington Street
Hunston Avenue
Resignation Tendered by Rev W W Bartlett at Kirk Street Church
The Rev W W Bartlett announced his resignation at Kirk Street Congregational Church Lowell to accept a call to the First Congregational arch of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Kirk Street
W.W. E. Bartlett
First Congregational Arch of
Chicago
New Orleans Wrestler Offers Jenkins Match Amid Contingent Plans
The New Orleans Athletic Club invites Tom Jenkins to a handicap match with Professor Schoenfeld later this month. Jenkins has shown willingness if financial terms are acceptable, signaling a potential bout in Cleveland.
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Cleveland, O
Poushern Athletic Club
New Orleans
Tom Jenkins
Professor Schoenfeld
Jenkins
Greenfield Wreck Victim Dead in Newark
The Northern Central rail wreck last Thursday night adds one more fatality Mrs. E. H. Hare of Greenfield Massachusetts died at 3 o clock this morning in Newark New York authorities report the death toll now stands at the latest victim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. Y
E. H. Hare
Greenfield
Mass
Visit of the Czar Affects Italian Shipping Plans
Paris dispatch notes a mixed reaction to the Czars visit with two Italian elements expected to depart for Dunkirk during the royal itinerary. The report hints at diplomatic maneuvering and port movements surrounding the event.
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Paris
Dunkira
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Boston Post
Falk
Latto
P. H. S. James J. Shea
C. L. VII. Division
C. L. U. Division
J. M. Nickers
Marshal Crozier
Hartford
Charles BE. Lawfort
Aid B. T. C. Division
A. J. Cudlip
Marshal Kenney
B. T. C. Division
Rembrandt Studio
George H. Doherty
Ald B. T. C. Division
Mills
Prince
Marlborough
CBS Post
Duquesne Mills
Carnegie
Knights OF Labor
Thomas J. Coveney
Michael J. Callahan
John McCaughrey
John Hurley
A. G. Norander
Patrick Lowney
John Healey
John Canning
John Dooley
John McGonagle
John H. McCarthy
Monument National Band
O'Connell Assembly
East Boston
Teamsters’ Assembly
Park Assembly
Revere Assembly
Southoston
Sanitary and
St Boston
Huntington Avenue
Dartmouth
West Dedham
Eliot Streets
Milk Streets
Post Office Square
Sharp
William H. McCarthy
J. J. McLaughlin
John A.kenney
John T. Cashman
John Keohane
John Lee
A. J. Cudhip
H. G. Doherty
John Trueland
W. J. Fitzgerald
Poll Peice
Marsh
Amelen Bultain
Prades
James 8. Crozier
Frank McCarthy
W. J. Joyce
John M. Nickers
P. H. Sweet
P. J. Driscoll
J. F. Curren
Jeremiah Murray
Centre’ Tabor Union
Lowell PA
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