Union Labor Fight Echoes From Prison Stand
The American Federation of Labor denounces Postmaster General Burleson as a dictator eroding rights to organize and petition Congress. Samuel Gompers urges democracy over autocracy in wartime production and warns against anti gag laws undermining workers’ human rights. Prisoners receive support from friends and families with food and gifts reflecting union solidarity.
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Washington
Burleson
Germany
Free
Republic
Gompers
American Federationist
A. F. of L
Post Office Department
Post Office
Postal
Congress
American Federation of Labor
Mr. Burleson
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Public Committee of Safety
Defense
War Department
Department of Labor
Wilson
Special Mediation Commission
Secretary of
W. B. Wilson
Texas
M. Martin
Steinway Piano Co
Lon Wittman
Lin
Wittman
Andy Ortoff
George Morne
Eagles install new officers led by Carl Lehmkuhl
Carl Lehmkuhl was installed as Worthy President of the Eagles along with Charles Fath as Worthy Vice President Ernest Schrichte as Worthy Chaplain Wm Wilmer as Financial Secretary Harry William Heterich as Recording Secretary Henry E Vordy as Treasurer Wm Manifold Inside Guard Edward Malinski Outside Guard George Besselman Trustee for three years Henry Krone and C Hull Aerie physician and David Cozad as conductor Past Worthy James Branner received a gold watch and charm from P P Boli. Branner thanked the Aerie and pledged continued interest in lodge affairs. Past Worthy See dah oe w Gendolph seated the genates Les.
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Worthy
John F. Mayer
Carl Lehmkuhl
Worty
Charles Fath
Ernest Schrichte
Wm. Wilmer
Harry William Heterich
Henry E Vordy
Wm. Manifold
Edward Malinski
George Besselman
Henry Krone
C. T. Hull
Aerie
David Cozad
P. P. Boli
The
James Branner
Brannon
W. Gendolph
Beba
Meeting Ends With Banquet At Aerie
Lehmkuh presents Worty Vice President Chas Fath with a roses bouquet as a lady friend’s gift. After the meeting, members adjourn to the banquet room and enjoy a bountiful American lunch served by the trustees of the Aerie.
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Lehmkuh
Ben H'lbert
Chas
Trustees of the Aerie
Springfield Labor Plans City Produce Fund for 14000 Families
A central labor union committee in Springfield Mass announced a plan to supply 14 000 organized workers with produce bought directly from nearby farmers to cut prices. The group will contract for quantity and may expand to coal procurement, offering spot cash to farmers.
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Central Labor Union Committee
Springfield
Mass
Labor Committee
England to Increase Workmen Injury Pay by a Quarter
During the war and six months after its end, injured workers in England will receive a 25 percent boost in compensation under an amendment to the Workmen's Compensation Act of 1906. The higher rates apply to injuries before September 1 and benefit those already receiving allowances when the amendment takes effect.
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England
Cox Opens His Campaign and Labor Votes Shift
Governor J M Cox launched his Ohio campaign in Montgomery Alabama shaking hands with soldiers and giving Santa Claus speeches while aligning with prohibitionists and labor wary. He faces questions if he will back soldiers in 1920 as he did wets during his term and if labor will be dispensed with.
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J. M. Cox
Ohio
Montgomery
Alabama
Foraker
Ciscineat
Long & Allstatter Co Increases Wages Across Departments
Workers at Long & Allstatter Co received a 10 percent raise in all crafts on last Monday following a summer agreement. Molders' helpers were overlooked and demanded 10 percent too, but the firm refused further concessions. Unorganized workers sought union aid at Trades Council Hall, but union officials advised returning to work with the original raise.
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Allstatter Company
Trades Council Hall
Mass meeting of city labor draws large crowd
Abele Trades Council president A. E. Eggleston opened a Sunday mass meeting that filled Trades Council hall with chairs and standing room. Speakers discussed city conditions and urged union participation. another session is planned for 2:30 p.m. next Sunday.
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Organized Labor
Ternoon
Trades Council
A. E. Eggleston
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United States
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