Labor paper ends Federated Press ties in Los Angeles
The Citizen representing the Los Angeles Central Labor Council halted Federated Press subscriptions after an AFL convention report. The move cites a pro Soviet and anti American stance in FP coverage, aiming to curb what organizers call biased labor reporting. The Citizen notes the decision as a severe blow to Federated Press and stresses its wide Pacific coast influence.
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International Labor News Service
Los Angeles
Cal
Organized Labor of
Federated Press
Portland, Ore
American Federation of Labor
Board of Publishers
The
Citizen
Los Angeles Central Labor Council
Council
Allied Printing Trades Council
Metal Trades Council
A. F. of Lo
Federated Press Service
L W. W
Communist Party
Workers Party
Socialist Party
the Citizen
Los Angeles Building Trades Council
Federated Pro
Central Labor Council
Department Councils
Organized Labor Movement of
A. F. of L
Pacific Coast
Housing by Philadelphia union men shows cooperative model
Nine homes in West Philadelphia built financed and designed by union members stand as a test of cooperative housing. The project cost about 20 percent less than private builders would, with initial payments of 1000 dollars and monthly installments of 8.24 dollars. Funds were raised by stock sales to union members and the public, enabling land purchase on Up land street. The Producers and Consumers Bank supplied building funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Labor News Service
Philadelphia
Quaker City Co-Operative Construction Company
West Philadelphia
W. T. Aten
Carpenters
The
Brotherhood of Carpenters
Quaker City Organization
Upland Street
Funade
Producers’ and Consumers’ Bank
Chestnut Street
Ninth
Co-Operative Labor Institution
Britain votes for Liberal Socialist program mix in new balance
With no majority, Liberals and Socialist Laborites favor anti protection public works and pro soviet aims while Conservatives resist. The Labour and Socialist platform pushes cooperative service public ownership and national work schemes though full nationalization faces opposition. The balance of power hinges on Liberal support and the League of Nations stance.
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Co-Operative Commonwealth
Liberal Party
Commonwealth of Co-operative Service
Socialism
Social-Laborites
MacDonald
League of Nations
Germany
France
British Governa
Nce
J. K. MacDonald
American Federation of Labor
Amerie
America
Great Britain
Europe
League
England
Railway Clerks Open National Bank in Cincinnati Building
The Brotherhood of Railway Clerks opened a national bank in a new seven story Cincinnati building. Over twelve thousand visited on opening day, deposits reached 311000, and total assets stood at 755000 with 200000 capital and 50000 surplus. The bank promotes banking by mail and plans correspondent banks nationwide.
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International Labor News Service
Brotherhood of Railway Clerks
Brotherhood
Cincinnati
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Brotherhood of Railway Clerks National Bank
United States
Canada
Brotherhood Bank
New York City
Federation Bank
Peter J. Brady
Central Trades and Labor Council
New York
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood Investment Company
Gun Men in Strike Portland Ore
Portland workers face gun threat as strike actions unfold with armed men present in the city. Police report tensions rising while organizers push demands amid a tense labor dispute.
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Portland
Ore
Northwestern Electric strike sparks union dispute in state hearings
Workers at Northwestern Electrical Company strike prompting a call for arbitration. Organized labor condemns anti-union actions as the state conciliation board conducts hearings to inform the public about the dispute and seek a resolution.
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Northwestern Electrical Company
State Conceiliation Board
Standard Oil Values Jump Across Major Stocks in 1923 Rise
New York reports a happy new year for more than 100000 shareholders in 16 leading Standard Oil companies with market prices up 25 percent from the 1923 low. The total gain reaches $779,473,200, with roughly half due to three stocks Standard Oil of New Jersey Indiana and California posting combined gains over $404 million.
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New York
Standardet
Standard Oil
New Jersey
Indiana
California
Edward Bates Dies in Utica at 68
Edward A. Bates secretary of the New York State Federation of Labor and an active trade union figure died in Utica New York at age 68. He was a member of the Typographical Union.
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Utica
N. Y
Edward A. Bates
New York State
Senator McCormick Sees Hope For Quick Action on Child Labor Amendment
Senator Medill McCormick writes to President Samuel Gompers asking for an early judiciary committee report on the child labor constitutional amendment. The measure, drafted by lawyers and backed by 16 national groups, seeks prompt action to curb industrial child exploitation and urged organized support to move Congress forward.
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McCormick
International Labor News Service
Washington, D. C
Senate Judiciary Committee
Medill McCormick
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Senate
Senter
Cormick
Gompers
National Chill Labor Conference
Judiciary Committee
Jwiiciery Committee
Inez
Cme
Labor's Main Events Noted by Churchmen
Washington report notes 1028 highlights in labor history as co operative banking expands and the A F L declares industrial democracy labor's manifest destiny. Church leaders say these shifts show labor seeking a fair wage eight hour day and a broader role in industry and community.
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Washington
A. F. of
National Catholic Welfare Council
STERN HIGH COURT PUNISHES MOBBERS IN SUPREME COURT RULING
Michigan Supreme Court upholds a £2,000 damages award to a woman in Allegan County against several men and women who mobbed her in her husband’s absence. Justices condemn vigilantism and stress equal protection under the law.
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Lansing
Mich
Michigan State Supreme Court
Allegan County
Supreme Court
Supreme Fours
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Stove Department
Oswald
Britain
the Socialist
New Bank
Union Bank
Edward Bates
Congress
LABOR
Stern High Court
Mombbers
Leadre
Hamilton
Schipper
Schipper Jewelry and Optical Co
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