Duplex Machinists Strike Sparks Sherman Antitrust Ruling
Aged critiques allege a crooked scheme behind a New York machinists strike against Duplex in Michigan. The U S Supreme Court ruled the boycott violated interstate commerce laws, while tensions grow as printers threaten similar eight hour, higher wage standards. Critics accuse the decision of favoring commercial interests over equity and labor rights.
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New York
Michigan
United States Supreme Court
National Board of Boiler Inspectors Formed in U S
Officials from 20 states and the boiler code committee of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers have created the national board of boiler inspectors. The aim is stronger enforcement of boiler construction rules to avert dangerous steam boiler perils.
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New York
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
National Board of Boiler Inspectors
Sleuths Linked to Most Machinists Strikes, Davison Says
International Association of Machinists officials allege a nationwide superprivate detective network bleeds employers of funds and provokes 75 percent of strikes. Investigations trace agents inside unions and private agencies, with methods to intimidate employers, plant radicals, and extract fees for “settlements.” Davison cites Akron 1914 and Norfolk 1919 cases, plus Bridgeport disruptions, as proof of a parasitic scheme aimed at profiting from labor disputes.
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United States
E. C. Davison
International Association of Machinists
Machinists’ Organization
Akron
Ohio
Marine Machinists
Norfolk
Bridgeport, Conn
Davison
Machinists
New York
A. F P. of L
Wapes
Fis
Governor Calls State Pardons Board to Resign
Governor Nei asked the state board of pardons to resign, turn over all records, close its office and dismiss employees. He said the pardons have weakened the law and its enforcement. Future pardon applications will go to the governor unless the trial judge officially explains why a pardon should be granted.
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Austin, Taxis
Nei His
State Board of Pardons
Graft Debates and Private Detective Agencies Plague Cities
Philadelphia officials press bills to let seven member unions sue and be sued as incorporation debates rise. In New York Governor Whitman denounces mushroom detective agencies aiding graft, saying they profit from protection schemes with police and mislead merchants.
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Philadelphia
State Chamber of Commerce
New York
Charles §. Whitman
Whitman
Peace offer rejected by cigar makers in Tampa
Tampa, Florida. The Cigar Manufacturers Association rejected the peace offer from striking workers. Oscar Nelacn of Chicago was named conciliator by the federal Labor Department at the official's request. Workers proposed a committee of their own, not to represent any union, to discuss peace. employers demanded individual returns to work and pledged protection. The strike has persisted for several weeks amid alleged union busting.
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Tampa
Fla
Cigar Manufacturers’ Association
Federal Department of Inbor
Oscar Nelacn
Chicago
Editor calls for open shop unity in Pantagraph distress
Bloomington editor condemns anti union employers for not agreeing on terms to “open” shop policies. He cites Chicago manufacturers meetings where some favor the open shop but refuse to hire organized labor. He urges a conference of employers to forge a unified stance.
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Bloomington
Pantagraph
Chicago
Wwhiel
Ateri
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