Labor Strikes On Social Insurance And Worker Welfare
Warren Stone of the International Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers condemns scientific management for raising industrial injuries. He argues against charity, favors a fair wage and a self funded pension, and promotes a classified insurance plan costing about 8 percent of earnings to cover injuries and sickness without state relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren 8. Stone
International Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Stone
Scienific
Mr. Stone
Hit
Hermans
Suel
Germany
Oura Mille Yyhule
Pana Winan
Wolkis
England
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Killed In Industry Storm Centers Named In Pa Report
Commissioner Jackson of the Pennsylvania department of labor designates Allegheny Luzerne and Philadelphia as storm centers for industrial fatalities. The 1916 report shows 2,597 fatally injured workers, with 1,204 in general industries, 1,057 in tories, and 886 in public service corporations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry
Pennsylvania
Allegheny
Luzerne
Philadelphia
Department of Labor
Daylight Saving Backed by Labor Federation and NY Leaders
Marcus M Marks, Manhattan Borough President, says the American Federation of Labor through President Samuel Gompers endorsed the daylight saving plan. The May 10 proposal seeks a federal nationwide clock shift to gain sixty minutes of daily sunlight for five months, backed by farmers and civil groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Labor
Marcus M. Marks
Manhattan
New York
Federation
Gompers
United States
Women Munitions Work Sparks Claims of Coercion
Mrs. Mierenioe Kelley of the National Consumers' League told the Philadelphia audience that manufacturers in New England allegedly threaten husbands to force wives into factory work. She cited evidence of dismissal threats and debt-burdened families while noting the broader labor movement aims and related activism across Chicago and national committees led by Rosenthal and Davies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Eylind
Mierenioe Kelley
Netiaal Consumers’ League
Consumers’ League of
Labor briefs reflect shifting roles and strikes across unions
The report notes a New York strike by shirtmakers and a surge in union membership from 23,000 in 1857 to over 82,540 today. It cites the Canadian National Service Board substituting female labor in munitions, a push to move Labor Day to Saturday, and California Federation of Labor growing by over 10,000 since Oct. 1 as part of AFL affiliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Before and After Love's Late Hour
A brief humorous exchange notes Clarence lingering after marriage. Six months later he stays out beyond his hour and awakens his wife’s wish to listen, ending with a light, affectionate tone. Readers glimpse a domestic moment through concise dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence
Paper Windows In Colonial Window Craft History
In early American colonies greased paper served as window covering where glass was scarce and candles were common until 1750 when whale oil lamps began use. This brief note traces the shift from paper to oil lighting and improved glazing in colonial homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonies
New York Child Labor Law Raises Schooling to Fifteen
The Wellington law, effective Feb 1, requires children to stay in school until age fifteen before obtaining work permits. Only graduates of elementary schools may work earlier. The state industrial commission will supervise permits. 50,000 previously certified workers are unaffected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George A. Hall
Child Labor Committee
Peace council urged world peace court plan by AFL
The American Federation of Labor led by Samuel Gompers resolved to implement a delayed project for a world peace court. The measure seeks broad support from unions across the nation and pledges readiness to deploy delegates to advance the plan for lasting global peace and social progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Labor
America Federatina
Hahot
Samuel Gompers
Bale
Comel
Ameren
Labor Press Meeting Landmark Labor Delegates Vote
Members of the International Association gathered for a labor press meeting to discuss convention plans and future directions. Delegates from Cleveland, St. Louis, Columbus, Dayton, and other cities weighed proposals on tuition and membership while signaling a keynote at the first week of February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luken
Tauary
United States
Cleveland
St. Louis
Columbus
Dayton
Detroit
New Immigration Law and Labor Views Debate
The article discusses a rejected immigration bill and a veto override, outlining literacy tests and admissible relatives. It contrasts union and merchant perspectives, arguing wage adequacy affects consumer life, from apparel to furniture, noting nonunion workers as economically fragile.
Labor Fights Cannery Bill In New York
Labor groups and male workers in New York unite to oppose a cannery bill urging twelve hour workdays for women. The clash mirrors a 1916 veto fight as Assemblyman Jewley of Niagara introduces the measure, raising gender labor hour concerns and reform demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Assemblyman
Jewley
Niagara
Wage Increases Reported for 1.1 Million Workers
Secretary of Labor William S. Wilson said more than 1,100,000 wage earners in the United States received substantial pay increases in November and December 1916, according to figures just compiled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S.wilson
United States
Why the Tree of Knowledge Was Not an Apple
A New York Sun essay traces how the fruit of the knowledge of good and evil was not an apple. It cites Hebrew and Greek translations, tablet evidence, and myths from Babylon, Greece, Rome, India, and Norse legends to explain the fruit’s true nature and why the apple label arose from linguistic confusion.
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Garden of Eden
Howearit
Teuil
Imite
Euphrates
Tigris
University of Pennsylvania
Lander
I Adam
Megparides
Fumens
Paris
Troy
Olly
Egypt
Jesua
India
Odla
Buddha
New York Sun
Ancient vinegar praised as antiseptic by ancients
Quote attributed to Rojas notes vinegar's perceived power in ancient times as an antiseptic, but argues its effectiveness was overrated. It warns that the real danger lies in the unseen enemy we do not suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rojas
Labor rights and equal participation in life goods
The text outlines workers demands for shared ownership of capital, equal access to life necessities, and protection and compensation for injuries or death. It argues for no private profit by insurers, the right to collective action, and equal educational opportunities between workers and employers.
Labor Honors Gompers in Triple New York Celebration
A. F. of L. leader Samuel Gompers celebrated as labor figures honor him at a New York City event marking his golden wedding anniversary and 70 years of labor service. Messages from President Wilson and union chiefs were read. speakers urged unity and continued labor reform.
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A. F
Sarusel
American Peleriion of Labor
New York Cty
James Divean
First View
Americain Federation of Tabor
Gompers
Tt Wis
Mayer
Labor
Wilson
Calihier
Carenjar Whitman
Tibet
Gumpers
Filles
Alyere Cee Mp
Chyna Fore
Dibenrtes Wiehe
Cas
Ner
Lik Wit
Atowney Swanie
Lumtorteen Cseaetti
Tangethey
Labor union figures from early 20th century report
The report lists unions and memberships: Wilgson label plans progress, Meridian Mige builds labor temple. Machinists in St Louis drop hours from 54 to 48 weekly. International unions show varied local affiliations, totals near 336,098 for United Mine Workers with Canadian members at 4,426. Lithier International and Stailway Mostal Clerks International noted with multi‑union local counts.
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Wilgson
Meridian
St Louis
Lithier’ Tnternational Wa Jou
Stailway Mostal
International Teal
Uous
United Mine Workers’ International Union
The President's Flag Over the White House
The article notes a long battle over flag placement to signal the president’s presence in Washington. President Wilson orders the president’s flag raised over the White House from sunrise to sunset daily, replacing the old practice that hid the flag when the president was away. It describes the flag’s design and the Great Seal, plus attempts to modify or disguise flag use and a brief history of suppressors for sound and light in munitions. It mentions the 1908 Maxim silencer and later innovations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
White House
Woman's Relief Corps
Grand Army of the Republic
United States
Walt Wil Shires
Yesaia
Fiegescor Shi
Maxim
Wis -Heneer
Figure Skating Features and Curved Skates Highlighted
An article describes specialty skate features such as a curved sole enabling smooth curves and circles. An expert notes the key feature is the curve which allows control and graceful attitudes, urging broad adoption of skating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fgure Skatijs
Mexican aviation corps inventor devizes air burst device
An elder of the Mexican National Aviation corps under Colied Alberto Salinas has created a device that releases three shells from an aeroplane simultaneously in diverging paths, greatly increasing the effectiveness of this warfare method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexican National Aviation Corps
Colied
Alberto Salinas
Untitled fragment hints at strange shop scene and future twists
An unclear clipping suggests a detective tale set in a small shop with odd details about a sister and a turning, hinting at human nature themes and a local press context in Grand Rapids. The text appears garbled, but implies a narrative moment about observation and change.
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Abaie Qyerty
Lubur Yi Federal Suuploroege
Tie Everaduent
Leen
Severi
Gustereff
Chicago
Levi
Faus
Benjamin J. Rosenthal
Charles G. Davwes
Protecys Children
FOR Peace Council
Labor Press Meeting
Uae
Cassia
We “ Tw
Oleh Ule
August Belnout
National Civic Federation
Harvey Titus
Evey
Linieelf
Welfede
Helind
Grand Rapids
Union Shop
High Street
Holbrock Bros
Voss-Holbrock
Morner’s Cafe
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