Unionism Is Safeguard Against Slavery of Machine, Collins Says
William Collins of the American Federation of Labor addresses two senior classes at Michigan State College in Detroit, arguing that trade unions arise from industrial strain and are essential to protect workers from the depersonalizing effects of machine age. He critiques open shop management, notes high labor turnover, and urges engineers to prioritize human rights and union protection to humanize industry.
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Collins
International Labor News Service
Detroit
Mich
Michigan State College
William Collins
American Federation of Labor
United States
New York State
Michigan
Morace Mann
Henry Barnard
Workers Honored in Barclay-Vesey Building Ceremony
International Labor News Service reports in New York that in the Barclay-Vesey Building, an immense telephone hub, workers with marked skill were honored by the building congress. Stephen F. Voorhees praised workmanship and life satisfaction as certificates were awarded to standout craftsmen across every trade while the League of Nations again invites Russia to attend a disarmament conference.
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International Labor News Service
New York
Barclay-Vesey
Stephen F. Voorhees
Building Congress
League of Nations
Russia
Mill Children Eke Out A Godless Lament In Darkness
Poem laments industrial doom and social neglect. Child voices describe inherited frailty, poverty, and fear while machines loom as relentless forces. The speaker questions indifferent others, claiming ache, sickness, and loss, ending with visions of stars against night.
Smith Seen as Victor Over McKinley In Illinois Primary
Chicago dispatch reports Col Frank L. Smith as the likely Republican nominee for U S senator from Illinois, with estimated majorities up to 250000. Smith campaigns three months and travels all 102 counties while McKinley relies on money and endorsements. labor, farmers, and veterans rally behind Smith, weakening McKinley’s appeal.
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Smith
McKinley
Illinois
International Labor News Service
Chicago
Frank L. Smith
William &. McKinley
Colonel Smith
Cook County
Senator McKinley
Organized Labor
Rena
Union of Life Insurance Plan Draws Union Subscriptions
Washington directors report nearly 250000 in stock subscriptions from trade unions for a cooperative life insurance company formed by A F of L affiliates. Subscriptions were secured without lobbying letters and include national, international, local unions, with share limits to prevent domination. insured gain savings from economies and service over profit.
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Washington
Union of Life Insurance Company
Organized Labor
A. F. of L
A. F. of I
Winter construction in New York 12 month year to stay
New York City reports show heavy snows did not halt building. The New York Building Congress notes an average one day delay on enclosed projects and confirms the 12 month building year is here to stay with up-to-date methods easing winter work.
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New York
International Labor News Service
New York City
Congress
Resport
Althoug
New York Building ‘Trades Council
Labor
Wahor
Tenement Congestion Threatens Health in New York
New York housing congestion is labeled a health menace by the New York Association for Improving the Condition of the Poor. Of 5,700 assisted families, 1,500 face severe overcrowding, with many lacking bathrooms or steam heat. Rent ranges from 4.12 to 12.77 monthly for several rooms.
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New York
New York Association
Goa
Nonunion Operators Discard Injury Pay in Oklahoma Mines
Oklahoma coal operators rejecting the Jacksonville agreement and operating without workers compensation have abandoned coverage after a recent mine disaster at Wile Burton where nonunion miners died. The firms persist in nonunionism, leaving more than sixty parties to operate without protection, despite disallowing insurance.
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J. W. Dunn
Twin City Federation of Labor
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Urbana
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Senator
Haugh
McKinsey
Hall
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