Back Wages of Scrubwomen Paid By Harvard Alumni
Corliss Lamont distributed 3880 among 19 Harvard Widener library scrubwomen discharged in 1929 for underpayment. Each received a savings account, largest 300, smallest 369, as back wages from 268 Harvard donors. Lamont urged the Harvard Corporation to acknowledge its error.
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Cambridge, Mags
Harvard
Harvard University
Corliss Lamont
New York
Lamont
Widener Library
Harvard Corporation
Five days work for three days pay at Greensboro textile plant
Greensboro's Blue Belt overall factory shifts to a five day ten hour schedule in December, yet workers face pay cuts as piece rates lag. Many earn $6–$8 for two weeks, with a young mother on about $3 weekly to support her child, prompting welfare aid to prevent starvation.
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Greensboro
N. C
ILNS
Blue Belt
Eatly
Blue Bell Overall
Cone Mills
Piedmont
North Carolina
C. Hudson
Unidentified Extraterrestrial Ray Reported by Prof Hess
Vienna scientist Prof W F Hess describes a ray capable of penetrating 10 times radium and passing through 0 inches of lead with half loss of strength. He contends the energy is extraterrestrial, increases with altitude, and has an ultra short wavelength far below ultraviolet.
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W. F. Hess
Vienna
Vienna Chemical and Physical Society
Hess
Winter Faces Washington Unemployment Crisis and Outlook
William Green of the American Federation of Labor warns of a second winter of unemployment with about 5,000,000 wage earners out of work. He notes wage declines, reduced living standards for union members, and a six billion dollar drop in incomes while dividends rise. He urges relief for the jobless and permanent support tied to regular work, higher wages, shorter hours, and coordinated industry control.
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Washington
Wm. Green
A. P. of L
Green
Washington, D. C
ILNS
Organized Labor
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Labor Sees Hope For Better Times in Months Ahead
Washington report cites AFL president William Green outlining hope for improvement in 1931. He notes five million wage earners unemployed, rising hope from community relief, price deflation signaling bottom, and plans for higher wages, shorter hours, and organized action to restore prosperity.
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Labor
Industrie
Memoriam 1930 Trustees and Labor Leaders Named
A memorial list honors Walter E. Ames and numerous labor figures including George B. Arnold Patrick Higgins James M. Lynch and others. Trustees ministers and union officials across crafts are noted as former presidents directors and organizers reflecting a broad labor movement tribute in Newark New Jersey.
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Walter E. Ames
Printers’ Home
George B. Arnold
Ilinois
Joseph C. Balhorn
Painters
J. H. Barry
International Organ-Iver Structural Iron Workers
S. C. Fox
Order of Railroad Telegraphers
John T. Fennell
Electrical Workers
George Hargrove
United Mine Workers
Timothy Healy
Harry Halton
National
Glass Bottle Blowers
Patrick E. Higgins
Clint Houston
Typographical Union
Standard Railroad Workers
Chris Kerker
William Larkin
Grand Lodge
D. 8. Litton
Alabama Federation of Labor
James M. Lynch
Inheritance taxes spark wealthy opposition in Cincinnati estate case
The executor of a former Cincinnati newspaper owner with an estate valued at 6.33 million dollars paid 671,083 dollars in inheritance taxes to Ohio and the federal government. The sum could fund an old age pension for 100 people at six dollars weekly for about 22 years.
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Cincinnati
State of
Ohio
Pensions for the Aged Favored by Caraway
Washington reports Senator Caraway backs an old age pension in his legislation. He argues the plan would not be a gift but a reserve built by each generation, noting wealth growth and a historical example of New York purchase proceeds.
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Washington
Senator Caraway
Congress
Caraway
New York
Income taxes high during low mood in Washington
Tax collections between December 1 and December 26 reached 490.85 million dollars, about 22 million less than the same period last year. Officials expect receipts to reach around 495 million after four more days of tabulation. Delinquent payments were slightly higher amid the depression.
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Washington
Bureau of Internal ‘Revenue
Danville Eviction of Fourteen Union Families by Constable
In Danville Virginia on Monday fourteen union households were evicted under court orders. Deputy Luther Lewis and four colored movers cleared beds stoves and furniture to streets and vacant lots amid a cold muddy morning. No rain prevented the action and the process proceeded with minimal police presence.
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Danville, Va
ILNS
Luther Lewis
The
Law
Union
Judge Gates rebukes police over newspaper sales near theater
In Los Angeles Judge Walter Gates orders police not to interfere with the Citizen newspaper amid arrests of newsboys near an unfair theatre. He cites constitutional free press protections while contempt actions are pursued against police for ignoring the ruling.
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Los Angeles
Walter
Gates
Superior Court
Citizen
New Labor Movement
Muniipel
Jude Gates
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University Corporation
Widener
Richman
Richman Bros. Co
Hamilton
High Street
Court House
Robert Lyons
John Mangan
Plumbers
Orian
Merrett
Louisiana Federation of Labor
M. E. Montgomery
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
James J. Mulcahy
John N. Parsons
Letter Carriers
Frank H. Pease
Joseph Pope
Illinois District Miners
Frank J. Pulver
W. L. Punderbank
Store Mounters
Luke Grant
Carpenters’ Union
Danville
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