Bolshevism Beaten in Holland and U S Food Shipments
National headlines report Holland disaster averted by timely U S shiploads of food while a Minnesota senate bill to create a state run workmen compensation fund fails. Debate emphasizes danger to private insurance and the argument for state funded benefits through taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
United States
St. Paul, Minn
State Senate
St. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
State Federation of Labor
Asher Howard
House of Representatives
Red Cross vs Private Express Firms Debate on Public Welfare
The excerpt argues state takeover of grain and milling harms humanitarian needs and contrasts it with private firms profiting to aid the Red Cross. It cites human suffering of workers' families and asserts insurers’ profit-driven acts should support relief, with funds directed to injured workers and dependents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Lfe
Red Cross
Editorial duel over profit sharing in Oklahoma City
The Oklahoma Federationist reports editorials from rival camps on a local business man's profit sharing plan. Labor advocates demand union rights and living wages while questioning loyalty, efficiency, and the true meaning of profits under such schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Okla
Wilson
Oklahoma Federationist
Labor
Fordson Heights Lot Sale Strategy Draws Monday Interest
The Fordson Heights site limited each buyer to one lot to deter speculators. No sales occurred Sunday but Monday's activity showed the Sunday crowd came with purchasing intent, suggesting potential demand despite the unfulfilled weekend turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fordson Heights
Butler County
War Labor Board Grants Five Cent Wage Rise at Hooven Owens Rentschler
After ten weeks, machinists at Hooven Owens Rentschler won a five cent an hour increase and an eight hour day, with the board noting the award as one of the best. The plant showed steady cooperation, and workers anticipate the remaining ten cent demand may be granted soon. A special machinists meeting will review the full War Labor Board report next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hooven, Owens, Rentschler Company
The
Nations War Labor Board
Ted J
Hoaven Company
Brayman Auto Repair
Claude Jones
John Shaffer
Cleveland
Postal Telegraph clash over wage hikes and rates
Organized post office workers and the Postal Telegraph code dispute with Postmaster General Burleson intensify as Mackay accuses Burleson of collusion with Western Union. He argues rates must rise to cover costs, while Western Union stays silent amid claims of profiteering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Post Office Department
Burleson
Postal Telegraph Company
Clarence H. Mackay
Postal
Mackay
Western Union
Governor Signs Two Platoon Bill in Nashville
Tennessee governor signs a two platoon bill after approval by the state legislature. City firemen requested the measure and the trade union movement supported its passage.
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Russell
WAR Labor Board
America
Charles Edward Russell
American Alliance For Labor and Democracy
Spartacus
Berlin
Republic of
Holsland
Germany
Spartacans
Hol
Europe
League of Nations
Russia
Abel
the Working Man’s Store
RED Trunk 246
High Street
Union En Union Sui
Nainsock Union
Victory Liberty Loan
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union
Bell
Brayman Motor Car Co
Second and Market Streets
Hamilton
Ohio
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