Cigar Makers Leader Calls Union Law Changes for Organization
President J M Ornburn opens the Cigar Makers' International Union convention in Chicago urging workable binding strike laws, broader organization of wage earners, and amended rules to allow small cigar manufacturers to contract with others under union conditions. He argues higher wages and skilled machinery use support sustained prosperity and cheaper living costs.
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Cigar Makers
Chicago
J. M. Ornburn
Cigar Makers’ International Union
Ornburn
International Organization
Coal Owners Reject Governor's Meeting on Wage Differences
Columbus Ohio coal owners refused Governor Donahey's invitation to meet with workers to discuss wage differences in the Central Competitive Field. John L Lewis of the United Mine Workers labeled the response an unqualified acceptance. The field covers Ohio Indiana Michigan and Western Pennsylvania with rates serving as a base for other regions. A Miami spring conference failed over bias toward Kentucky and West Virginia non union fields. The strike has been ongoing since April 1.
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Columbus
Ohio
Donahey
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Indiana
Miinmis
Pennsylvania
Miami
Snet
Kentucky
West Virginia
Labor Benefits From Improved Machinery Say Cigar Workers Leader
J M Orn burn president of the Cigars' International Union told a convention that workers should share gains from better machinery. He urged thorough organization of machine workers in the cigar making industry to secure wages that sustain consumption and prevent unemployment.
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J. M. Ornburn
Cigarets’ International Union
Mr. Ornburn
Ornburn
Coal Companies Losing Millions in War on Unions
The Pittsburgh Coal Company, leading the fight against the United Mine Workers, reports losses of 3 to 5 million dollars yearly amid strike turmoil. The Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Company shows a six month deficit of 200 thousand dollars. Officials warn operators face bankruptcy risk as unions mobilize support with aid flowing to the UMWA from multiple states.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Coal Company
Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Company
Extensive Entertainment Program at Ohio State Fair 1927
The 1927 Ohio State Fair opens August 26 in Columbus with auto and horse races plus a broad vaudeville and hippodrome lineup. Booked acts include the Ageno Japs from leading theatres, Joe Boganny Co., Lons tie Bakers, Hartinia wire walkers, Flying Kesters, and five aerial acts. The Lunatic Bakers perform in the Grandstand alongside the Night Horse Show.
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Columbus
Coliseum
Ageno Japs
Joe Boganny Co
Lonstie Bakers
England
Hartinia
Lunatic Bakers
TORIES Still Alert To Control Britain
The Tory party aims to push a constitutional bill through the present Parliament to centralize power in the House of Lords. Trade unionists criticize Baldwin’s officials while Birkenhead pledges to carry the bill despite earlier rejection. The move seeks to demoralize labor and fortify conservatives ahead of the 1929 general election. Cincinnati laundry drivers, Teamsters affiliated, sign a two year pact with a $2 weekly wage increase.
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Baldwin
Lord Birkenhead
Tories
House of Lords
House of Commons
Lords
Cincinnati
Brotherhood of Teamsters
Miners Hold Morale in Wage Fight Across Indianapolis
United Mine Workers say self-respect grows from fair pay as they resist wage reductions. They condemn employers who set large scale wages that force workers to accept poor living standards and loss of independence.
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers
United Mine Workers’ Journal
Oklahoma Oil Production Curtailment Plan Acknowledged
Oklahoma officials and oil operators approve a 60 day curtailment in the Seminole field to reduce daily output from 60 000 to 75 000 barrels. Ray M C Collins, named oil czar at a New York meeting led by Standard Oil of New Jersey, spearheads the plan with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission's approval. The move aims to halt overproduction and stabilize prices.
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Oklahoma City
Seminole
Ray M. C. Collins
New York
Standard Oil Company of New Jersey
Oklahoma Corporation Commission
Average Salary Of Public Elementary Teachers Varies By City Size
The National Education Association reports the 1926 27 average salary for public elementary teachers in large U S cities is 2008 dollars per year in Washington D C The study notes salaries rise with city size and provides figures for multiple city population ranges including 1565 in 30 000 100 000 1381 in 10 000 30 000 1281 in 5 000 10 000 and 1176 in under 5 000 population.
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Washington, D. C
United States
National Education Association
Public Funds Wasted Highlighted by National Survey
New York report shows local governments in the United States waste more than 500 million dollars each year according to a survey by the National Industrial Conference Board.
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New York
National Industrial Conference Board
Morones Survives Car Search By U S Customs
Mexican cabinet member Luis N. Morones faced a thorough search of his car in San Antonio on return to Mexico City after a Pan American Federation of Labor event. Officials apologized for the intrusion and blamed misinformation by opponents likely seeking revenge. Morones was warmly greeted by locals, officials, and labor figures during his city passage.
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San Antonio
Tex
Mexico
Luis N. Morones
Pan-American Federation of Labor
Washington, D. C
Mexico City
Ed. Cottula
Morones
Calles
Adolfo de la Huerta
United States Army
Bottle Blowers Win Wage Increases At Conference
Atlantic City wage talks between the Glass Bottle Blowers Association and the National Glass Manufacturers Association yield increases from 10 to 2h per cent. The 6,000 workers gain minimum benefits as the union and employers concede that higher business justifies raises. James Maloney led the workers.
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Atlantic City
Glass Bottle Blowers Association
National Glass Manufacturers’ Association
James Maloney
Glase Bottle Blowers’ Association
Government seeks injunction against unions over non union stone
Government testimony before Federal Judge Trieber aims to stop organized stone cutters and other building trades unions from refusing to handle non union stone. The leading witness questioned whether his shop troubles would have ended with unionization.
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New York
Trieber
Labor Telegram Pleads Sacco and Vanzetti Clemency
An AFL telecast from Washington asks for commutation of death sentences for Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti. The appeal, sent to William Green while he attended a North Carolina labor convention, cites lingering doubt about the convictions.
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Washington, D. C
Nicola Sacco
Bartolomeo Vandotti
Guy
America Federation of Labor
Printers Vote to Raise Wages by Weekly Rates
Newspaper printers raised wages by 100 dollars a week for one year. The new standard pays 62.50 per day shift and 57.50 per night shift.
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United Mine Workers of America
Thomas Kennedy
Inina
Illinois
Arkansas
Labor
Hazy
Raleigh County
Hazy Eagle Collieries Company
Orals Company
Charleston
W. Va
Flying Kesters
Ringling Bros. Circus
Ae Cireua
Britain
London
Texas
A. F. OF
L. Head
Sacco-Van
Krebs
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