Rock Dusting Can Cut Mine Blast Costs Says Expert
George S. Rice of the United States Bureau of Mines says rock dusting in coal mines adds little to coal cost. He cites England where dusting costs about 1 cent per ton and argues two US explosions this year could have been prevented, costing far more than rock dusting. He notes water spraying is costlier and less effective, and the bureau urges adoption to prevent further disasters.
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Unions Unique in World History
An analysis from the Australian Worker extols trade unions as a remarkable historical force. It notes unions gained power without autocratic backing or divine sanction, once deemed unlawful, and predicts a destined rise for the working class.
Union Attack Opposed by Fresno Merchants and Press
Fresno’s two daily papers the Fresno Bee and the Fresno Republican report that anti-union forces led by the Valley Industrial Association and certain businessmen escalated a campaign after builders failed to renew a labor agreement. Negotiations continued but wages and business were cited as harmed by the effort.
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Collective bargaining wins support in Valley labor dispute
The Fresno papers urged nonalignment with anti movement as strikes grew. Citizens rejected the antis and backed collective bargaining, leading to the collapse of union smashers plans. Building craftsmen and Valley Industrial Association reached new accord, restoring order.
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Shopmen Lose Suit as Union Wins in Court
In Philadelphia the federal circuit court of appeals dismissed equity suits by Shopmen's System Federation No. 90 against Pennsylvania Railroad. The $15,000,000 back pay claim centered on a hand-picked company union used to set wages. The court found no conspiracy under the transportation act. New York officials warn of gold inflows from Europe raising credit and fueling speculation.
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Outlaw Strikes Warn British Unions of Disaster
London reports that outlaw strikes threaten industrial chaos by pushing down wage scales and living standards. The British General Federation of Trade Unions faults both officials and employers for tensions and argues collective bargaining sustains trade unions and prevents public harm.
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Lawmakers Ignore ABA Recommendations Criticism Report
An American Bar Association committee criticizes members of Congress for not accepting bar association recommendations and for using influence to block a report by the judiciary committee.
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Queensland bakers win shift to preventing same day bread
Union bakers in Queensland Australia won a change of hours after the court of industrial arbitration allowed starting at 8 a.m. instead of 7 a.m. The decision also sets a 4 a.m. start on most days and limits Sunday to seven hours, with weekly hours reduced by one. The bakery delivery rule about same day bread remains undecided, left for legislative action.
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Double-Cross by Litchfield Water Works Prompts Union Doubt
Organized labor in Litchfield accuses the water works of breaking a vow to use union labor on a new dam. Workers bought bonds totaling up to 600, with some members paying 50 or 100 dollars each. Outsourced labor now arrives at 35 to 40 cents an hour, fueling renewed union activity and a campaign effort.
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Union Label Push Aims to Boost Demand for Local Goods
A movement promotes union label products to expand demand for domestically produced goods. Proponents argue that labeling encourages fair labor practices and strengthens regional industries amid rising consumer interest.
Huge Telephone Profits Reported by NY Telephone
New York American Telephone and Telegraph Company posts six month profits estimated at 42,590,121 dollars up from 40,579,417 dollars a year earlier. The gain reflects improved business activity and strong demand in the communications sector.
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Employment Drops in Chicago-A Factory Jobs
A seven percent drop in factory employment is reported in the state during the last three months. An estimated 80,000 people are unemployed. A conference of train control experts is set for September 24 at Swampscott to share ideas and seek uniform action. The Interstate Commerce Commission has ordered train control installed.
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