Labor unrest and wage boosts ripple through 1910s era industry
The piece surveys varied labor actions across regions and sectors. Carpenters in Leominster, Massachusetts cut hours and raise wages. telegraphers report a $2 to $4.25 rise with a $702,100 payout since a benefits program began. a San Jose labor council purchases and remodels a building for a YMC A headquarters. It mentions the National Women’s Trades union campaign for a six dollar minimum wage, California governor’s probe into unemployment in San Francisco, and tech and industrial shifts abroad. It also notes advances in oxygen therapy for workers, and stories of factory reforms, longshoremen and waterfront labor groups planning a New York convention. The narrative includes assorted anecdotes and philosophical quotes on labor, culture, and civic duty.
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Inbor Council
San Jose
Cal
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National Women's ‘Trades
Lon Cacaguo
Thore Quast tale quotes a dog star and dipper image
A fragment from Thore Quast, known as Pop, recalls a playful line about the dog star and the dipper. The ditty reflects casual local humor and literary whimsy from the era.
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Pop
Politicians Face Shifting Loyalties and Nomination Turmoil
A sprawling, garbled report outlines Republican tensions over Taft’s presidency, possible McKinley and Roosevelt influence, and the shaping of a future national ticket. It notes Henry of Texas backing a presidential candidate and John Lamb facing two opponents in Virginia, with Murphy of Tammany Mall weighing in on nomination timing amid party realignments.
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John Lamb
Virginia
John 8
Alartwood
Tichmond II
House of Delegator
J. C. Wandenberg
Charton P. Murphy
Tammany Mall
Murphy
Winite
Taft
Wis
United
Kov
Fernment
Itriyou
Boense
Denttute
Malia
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Mlern
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Ines
Roan
Ming
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Walat Monufactutwra’ Association
Degin x General Campaigy
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Imien
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Henry
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McKinley
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Wm. B. Cline
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