Labor Day parade plans and border conference notes
The American Federation of Labor Executive Council votes to attend the international labor conference in Laredo Texas November 18 to 16. Governor Hunt of Arizona writes Gompers praising cross border labor unity and expresses intent to attend. War Labor Board actions grant union rights to ammunition workers and reinstate Western Union employees discharged for union activity. The Labor Day celebration committee reports near completion with a balloon ascension and parachute drop, urging volunteers and promoting a $50 prize for a couple tying the knot on Labor Day.
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New York
Western Union Telegraph Company
Commercial ‘Telegraphers’ Union of America
Western Union
Telegraphers
War Labor Board
Atkins
Western Union Tele
Washington
National War Labor Board
Smith & Wesson Company
Springfield
Mass
Laredo
Tex
Promse
Executive Council
American Federation of Labor
Atlantic City
George P. W. Hunt
Gompers
Eas
Hunt
Arizona
Mr. Gompers
United States
Mexico
Texas
Ter
America
Pan American Federation of Labor Conference Committee
Wilson
Carranza
Cather mi
Larelo
Mesiea
Hamilton
Andrew Lent
State Mine Chief Rebuked By Hayes
Shamokin Pennsylvania reports President Hayes of the Mine Workers of America rebuking State Mine Chief Button for blaming miners intemperance for reduced anthracite output. Hayes cites 35,000 fewer workers yet higher production and urges petitions to oust Button for better ventilation and working conditions. He claims beer consumption has fallen and calls for action in Shamokin.
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Shamokin
Frank J. Hayes
The
Mine Workers of America
E. Button
State Department of Mines and Mining
United Mine Workers
Hayes
Button
Hays
Brumbaugh
Philadelphia Public Ledger
United States Fuel Administrator
EES
Nesbit
Illinois
Secretary Baker Praises Mercer County Miner Heroes
Secretary of War Newton D. Baker lauds about 150 Mercer County Pa retired miners who returned to work to aid the nation’s fuel needs and asks Fuel Administrator Garfield to convey his greetings. The piece cites Wilsons policy stance and favors limited unionism in textile mills.
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Newton D. Baker
Mercer County
United States
Garfield
Wilson
Washington Times
Atlanta
Superior Court
Pendleton
Textile Workers’ Union
Hmom
Labor Day Parades Sweep Nation As War Support Grows
Labor Day plans expand rapidly under the WIN THE WAR FOR FREE DOM banner with AFL and Alliance efforts uniting to stage nationwide demonstrations. Major cities including Chicago New York and Philadelphia expect record parades with soldiers and aeroplanes, floats and public speeches by figures like George Creel and Dr. Garfield. Citizens urged to settle for tickets before Labor Day.
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Labor
George Creel
Garfield
New York
America
American Federation of Labor Headquarters
American Alliance For Labor and Democracy
Chicago
United States
Central Federated Union Committee
Queens County
Dock Builders’ Union
Maxine Elliott Theatre
Committee On Public Information
Thomas G. Patten
New York Post Office Clerks’ Union
Bureau
The
American Alliance
Pittsburg Exposition
Philadelphia
Central Labor Union
Minneapolis
Duluth
Trenton
N. J
Alliance
Robert Maisel
Camp Dix
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A. F. OF L. Executive Council
Ss Ees
NEW Order
Graph Company
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union of America
Wwasninges
Division of Conciliation
Department of Labor
State House
Phoenix
Geo. W. P. Hunt
Samuel Gompers
A. F P
L. Building
Washington, D. C
J. P. Robinson
Wates
Comipker
Buvether
State Mine
Richmond
Railroad Administration
Augusta
Baker
National Coal Operators’ Association
New York Tribune
International
Coal Operators’ Association
Uncle Sam
Emergency Liberty League
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