Ohio Machinists Hold Largest Convention in Dayton
The ninth semi annual Ohio State Federation of Machinists met in Dayton after moving from Cincinnati due to an influenza outbreak. Officers were reelected except George D. Richardson. Resolutions backed an eight hour day, government ownership of utilities, home rule in taxation, and a weekly payday. First lady delegates from Elyria attended, a 200-strong women lodge existed, and plans supported retaining the war labor board postwar. Delegates from railroad machinists attended, signaling growing strength for Ohio machinists.
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Ohio State Federation of Machinists
Cincinnati
Dayton
George D. Richardson
Charles Banks
Toledo
H. L. Reamer
Magsillon
Labor Congress
Mooney
Chicago
Columbus
Machinists
Wis
Elyria
Congress
Tiaehiniet
Stati
Suffering of Porto Rico workers spurs push for full inquiry
Santiago Iglesias, president of Porto Rican labor groups, argues that underfed and overworked men, women, and children in Porto Rico suffer amid industrial oppression. He urges a prompt investigation by President Wilson and War Secretary Baker, detailing high living costs, school shortages, and wealth extracted from workers, calling for economic reform rather than mere political change.
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Iglesias
Porto Wen
United States
War Department
Sandel Gompers
American Federation
Thom
Wilson
Baker
Santiago Iglesias
Porto Blea Pelepation of Labor
Pan- American Federation of Labor
Xu’ and
Colomeen
Porte
Peehs
Anil Biiren
Tunkerg
Rio
Cnet
Jivine
Rico
Yiimls
Porto Ries
Sian
Porty Ries
Eland
Yurer
Wretel
Condditin Benor
Ie Cela
Bureau of Insular Afairs
Congress
Porto Rivo
America
Ioe
Washington
Porto Rico
Yager
Frank McIntyre
Bureau of Insular Affairs
Congress of the
Styre
Porta Riva
Arty Rico
Wilson Viet
Jeland
Theatrical Employes' Union Elects Jack Scheaf President
The article notes Jack Scheaf as President Elect of the Theatrical Employes Union and praises his likeness. It hints at a lively year ahead with theatres and pool hall chatter among theatre workers and union members during his term.
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Jack Scheaf
Theatrical Employes’ Union
Hyp
Incu
Street Car Wage Ruling From Taft Board
Joint Chairman Taft of the national war labor board says Walsh and he have experience fixing wages for street railway workers. They acknowledge past mistakes but assert wage raises were necessary, citing underpayment due to imperfect public service earnings and urging reform of the industry to avoid financial collapse.
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Washington
Taft
National War Labor Board
Walsh
Painters Raise Wages in San Francisco
San Francisco house painters and paper hangers ratified a new wage rate of seven dollars per day, with organized contractors and employing painters accepting the increase of one dollar. A French soldier's pocket dictionary helps him learn a new English word, revealing the word mellow and its varied meanings.
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San Francisco
Mmus PO
Hunger Map of Europe Reveals Famine Threats after War
A focus on Europe shows famine pressing many nations outside Belgium and northern France, with 40 million Russians already beyond help. The United States faces a duty to export at least 20 million tons of food to avert chaos, hunger, and potential war fallout across the continent.
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Europe
Ukraine
Belgium
France
United States
America
Serbia
Commission For Relief
Germany
England
Netherlands
Portugal
Spain
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Russia
Finland
Bohemia
Rowmania
Montenegro
Greece
Alicanie
Roumania
Farine
Italy
Switzerland
Bulgaria
Turekey
Machinists Local No SL Hold Notable Weekly Meeting
Machinists Local No SL met on Monday and Wednesday with a large turnout. Several officers were added to the roster, new applications for membership read, and extensive discussion covered shop conditions and a wide range of business. The next meeting is scheduled for New Year’s Night in Washington. Ford, in his annual report, states that the Government Printing Office loses its best workers to higher wages elsewhere and recommends substantial raises and a retirement plan.
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Washington
Ford
Foundry Workers Union Seeks Roster Addition
A communication from the secretary of the Foundry Employes Union Local No 41 says the organization still exists and held a meeting on Thursday, but details on meeting frequency and hall were not provided. The secretary is asked to supply this information to add the union to the roster.
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Fountry Employes Union Loew No. 41
Stepytary
Steve
Wonders of New Surgery Voice US Rehab Plan
The government advances a vital wartime rehabilitation program funded by Liberty Loans to aid wounded soldiers. Medical care in hospitals continues under military control until discharge. Afterward, artificial limbs and devices enable walking, seeing, and other functions, with vocational reeducation managed by the Bureau of Education.
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United States
Liberty Loan
Bureau of Education
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