Canned Music in Theatres Faces Musicians’ Backlash Warns Weber
Fort Worth hearing features Joseph Weber of the American Federation of Musicians warning that mechanical music in motion picture theatres cannot replace live players. He says such tech risks dehumanizing stage art, harming public taste, and driving audiences to radio, while praising America as a national center of music and Fort Worth’s strong local talent.
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Weber
Fort Worth
Tex
Joseph Weber
American Federation of Musicians
U. S
America
Textile workers rally for high wages and moral concerns
Hartford speech by Thomas F. McMahon of United Textile Workers decries low wages as harmful to communities. He links decency, health, and industry to purchasing power and argues national prosperity relies on high wages to balance earnings and demand.
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Hartford
Conn
Thomas F. McMahon
United Textile Workers
Catholic Conference On Industrial Problems
Ous
Aecee| Labor Movement
Labor Federation Seeks Injunction Curtailment in Albany
The New York State Federation of Labor executive council wants the upcoming legislative session to pass a bill curbing industrial injunctions. The proposal, supported by both major parties, would require a hearing and jury trial before any injunction in disputes over wages and conditions, ensuring representation for both sides.
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Albany
N. Y
New York
O'Hanlon
Wlliams
Graft and tax fraud charges in Checker Taxi probe
Federal proceedings in Chicago detail graft allegations tied to gasoline sales and income tax returns involving non-union Checker Taxi drivers. Judge Wilkerson cautioned about a serious conspiracy to defraud the United States as the $1.5 million breach suit continues, with disputes over defense motions and alleged attorney improprieties.
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Chicago
Checker Taxi Company of
James H. Wilkerson
United States
Master In Chancery
Thomas J. Peden
Checker Cab Manufacturing Company of
New Jersey
Chicago Caneer
Checker Taxi Company
Cook
Albert
Chicago Bar Association
Carpenters Union Elects Officers In General Election
Indianapolis report details the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners general election with about 400 000 members voting. Most general officers were unopposed and elected, including William L Hutcheson and Frank Duffey, plus district executives. The membership also approved amendments adding a five day week, raising initiation and per capita taxes, and funding home for the aged and old-age pensions.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Th. N. S
United Brotherhood of Carpenters
International Union
William L. Hutcheson
John T. Congreve
George H. Lakey
Frank Duffey
Thomas Neale
T. M. Guerin
Troy
N. Y
W. T. Allen
Philadel
Home Fund
Unions Form Peace Pledge On Jurisdiction
The international unions of operating engineers and stationary firemen declare no intent to infringe on each other’s work. The agreement is signed by the two presidents and approved by President Green and the A F of L executive council.
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Washington
Green
A. F. of L. Executive Council
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Wilkerson
Edgar J. Cook
Arthur F. Albert
Paul C. L'Amoreaux
Carpenters
Phia
John H. Botts
Cincinnati
James P. Ogletree
Tampa
Fla
J. W. Williams
St. Louis
A. W. Muir
San Francisco
Arthur Martel
Montreal
Quebec
Harry Schwarzer
Cleveland
Walter Bennett
Seattle
Potts
Muir
United Garment Workers of America
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Court Street
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