High Wage Worries Admit War Price Rise Not Settled
A United States Department of Labor report on the Economics of the Construction Industry argues that wartime price increases stem from government and neutral credit, not just demand. It notes postwar credit extensions may keep high prices and that wages won’t fall unless production expands, with Yale professor Irving Fisher predicting no rapid price decline.
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Washington
Division of
Public Works
United States Department of Labor
Irving Fisher
Yale University
Crazy Laws For Crazy Men Editorial on New Senate bill
New York World editorials on a new se diction bill in the United States Senate led by Mr King. It argues the measure goes beyond prior needs for government protection and warns against abridging free speech and lawful discussion. It calls for targeted actions against crimes directed at the government rather than sweeping prohibitions. Benjamin Franklin quote about industry and frugality appears in promotion of War Savings Stamps.
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New York
New York World
United States Senate
King
Senate
Growth Of Machinists Union Sees New Headquarters
Washington DC Butler County Press notes the International Association of Machinists progresses, with 320000 members, 1300 local lodges and 100 district lodges, moving into a seven story building opposite the U S L building. Ground broke April 8 1919 and occupancy planned by October 1. The project will be financed by machinists with no outside donations, offering part ownership to districts locals and individuals. President William Johnston emphasizes unity and continued action to improve wages hours and conditions.
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Butler County Press
Washington, D. C
International Association of Machinists
Association
I A. of M
Grand Lodge
American Federation of Labor
Granslod
Washington
L. Buildiing
William Johnston
Navy Yard Wage Boards To Set Pay Increases
Federal wage boards will be formed at navy yards and stations nationwide to study clerical pay scales for over 15 000 workers. Franklin D Roosevelt directs the setup after talks with federation leaders, defining clerical roles and promising data collection on wages in nearby private establishments.
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Navy Yard
United States Navy
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Navy Department
Roosevelt
S. Tyson Kinsell
Ernest A. Grant
Norfolk
Navy
Atlantic
Kinsell
Federation
United States
Fatherless Children of France Prize Contest Opens
A Chicago contest offers 178 cash prizes for letters home about French children affected by the war. Open to any former service member or relative who was in France, no literary skill required, with entries directed to Room 634, 410 S. Michigan Ave. Illinois. No entry fee. mothers and wives urged to submit cherished letters mentioning Pierre, Marcelline, Henri, or Aimee for a chance to win. Buy Thrift Stamps to support the effort.
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France
Pierre
Mess
Marcelline
Henri
Germany
Aimee
S. Michigan Ave
Chicago
Bill
Tom
Jack
A F L Denounces Outside Body Over Mooney Trial Effort
The Atlantic City A F L convention denounces unauthorized outside bodies attempting to poll membership on Mooney trial questions. It warns such moves would injure the union machinery and urges the convention to disapprove those efforts. The report cites cabinet hints of delaying action and laments a powerless admittance scene.
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Atlantic
City
N. J
Thomas J. Mooney
A. F. of L
American Federation of Labor
American Trade Union Movement
Telegraphers Strike Root Cause Cited by Former Leader
Eight J Small, ex international president of the Commercial Telegraphers union, says the strike stems from deeper issues than pay or hours. He accuses private wire owners of controlling operations and maintaining dividend funds via government money, regardless of strike duration. He recounts efforts to harmonize the dispute with a top postal official.
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Washington
J. Small
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union
Bolshevist Spirit Blamed On Employers
Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania miners accuse Delaware and Hudson coal company of contract violations low wage theft and unsafe mining under homes and roads prompting bolshevist sentiment. The United Mine Workers threaten action if practices do not stop. London grants postal unions half of a 64 member national council to influence civil service disputes per Whitley commission.
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Wilkes-Barre
Delaware & Hudson Coal Company
United Mine Workers of America
London
England
National Council
Whiley Commission
Whitley Commission
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