Miners' Head Is Sentenced To Jail For Influencing Non-Unionists
Indiana miners leader Tyler G Lawton faced contempt charges in Evansville court. He was fined 200 dollars and sentenced to 60 days in jail for urging non union miners at Green Mound mine near Washington to quit under receivership. appeal filed, bond posted.
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International Labor News Service
Indianapolis
Ind
Tyler G. Lawton
Indiana
United Mine Workers of America
Evansville
Edgar Durre
Vanderburg County
Lawton
Green Mound
Washington
Supreme Court
Liberty
Durre
Workers' educational bureau expands classes nationwide
The workers' educational bureau reports growth across forty states with 800 college professors aiding study groups. In Wyoming over 400 students enrolled last fall, and new education directors were named in Pennsylvania Oregon and Wyoming. More than 525 unions are affiliated, using textbooks surveys and courses offered by the bureau.
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International Labor News Service
New York City
Workers’ Educational Bureau
Bureau
Wyoming
Pennsylvania
Oregon
Labor Leader Hugo A. Miller Dies at 69 in Indianapolis
Mugo A. Miller 69 longtime labor organizer and fourth vice president of the International Typographical Union died at his Indianapolis home February 20. Born in Freiberg Saxony in 1865 he immigrated to America in 1873 and joined German Typographia No 7 in New York where he soon held offices from sergeant at arms to president. He helped shape early AFL and typographic union activities and participated in key 1880s labor campaigns for the eight hour day.
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International Labor News Service
Indianapolis
Ind
Mugo A. Miller
International Typographical Union
New York
Typographia
Federation of Trades and Labor Unions
American Federation of Labor
Cleveland
Washington
Typographia No. 7
Chicago
Typographia Office Relocated to Indianapolis
Mr. Miller accompanied the Typographia when its office moved from New York to Indianapolis to aid business transactions. He was annually elected secretary-treasurer and vice president of the International Typographical Union without opposition. Miller edited the official organ Buchdrucker Zeitung started in Philadelphia in 1873 now published semi monthly in Indianapolis.
Canadian conductors demand wage increases like U S trains
Inter National Labor News Service in Montreal reports that Canadian Brotherhoods of Conductors and Trainmen press for wage hikes matching border gains. It notes Canadian rail workers earn about 40 percent less than U S counterparts, with pre war wage gains lagging and living costs rising 157 percent since 1913, leaving no social advancement for the average worker.
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Montreal
Brotherhoods
United States
Canada
Dominion Department of Labor
Crowds Grow for Labor Film in Southwest
The moving picture Labor's Reward used by the AF and the union label trades department in organizing and publicity campaigns draws capacity crowds in the southwest. Joe C. Campbell reports to John J. Manning that theaters fill and many are turned away in every town.
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Washington
A. F. of L
Union Label Trades Department
Ats
Southwest
John J. Manning
Joe C. Campbell
Oklahoma State Federation of Labor
Hooper Fades From Railroad Labor Picture in Chi cago
Star Correspondent reports Ben W. Hooper exiled from the railroad labor board after Congress passes a bill creating new machinery for settling railroad disputes. Hooper’s authority is faulted for bloodshed linked to strikes and court orders, with critics blaming him for overstepping the law.
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Chicago
Ben W. Hooper
United States Railroad Labor Board
Tennessee
Hooper
United States
Congress
Iroad Labor Board
James H. Wilkerson
Harry M. Kinberty
Railroad Labor Board
Daugherty
Wilkerson
Department of Justice
Virginia Railway
Byers
Virginia
Trix
Maryhind
Atlanta
Birmeham & Atlantic
Atlantic Coast Line
Retrial Underway in Coal Company Case Against Union
The Pennsylvania Coal Company sues United Mine Workers District 21 and others, seeking damages for alleged conspiracy to restrain interstate commerce. A lower court awarded $300,000, but the U S circuit court of appeals ordered retrial, stating the conspiracy proof was insufficient. The suit has a lengthy history and parallels the Coronado case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Labor News Service
Indianapolis
Ind
Pennsylvania Coal Company
United Mine Workers of America
District 21
Fort Smith, Ark
District Federal Court
Coal Company
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Coronado
Coronado Case Notes No Physical Damages in Pennsylvania Coal Mine Suit
The Coronado case notes that the Pennsylvania plaintiff allegations lack any physical damages or disturbances interfering with coal mine operations. The filing focuses on legal claims rather than tangible harm to mine activity or production.
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Coronado
Pennsylvania
Bosses Profit Yet Plead Poverty in Garment Industry
In New York a legislative inquiry heard employers claim dire losses in dress and cloak manufacturing. Morris Sigman of the ILGWU challenged the figures saying the industry shows high profit margins and that some owners exaggerate poor conditions. Louis Hyman rebutted, noting owners’ wealth and persistent claims of annual losses.
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New York
Morris Sigman
International Ladies' Garment Workers’ Union
Smith
President Sigman
Louis Hyman
House judiciary panel moves to impeach Judge English
Washington reports the house judiciary committee recommended starting impeachment proceedings against Federal Judge English of the eastern Illinois district on high misdemeanors in office. The panel cited manipulation of bankruptcy cases and overreach against state officials, including injunctions during the nationwide shopmen strike. The accused could avoid trial by resigning.
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Washington
House Judiciary Committee
House
English
Miinois
Denver Council Backs Trade Union Preference
Denver city council adopted unanimously a resolution favoring union members in good standing for city employment of day labor for any period. The move aims to give preference to workers affiliated with labor organizations.
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Denver
Carpenters Union Warns Expulsion For Members Joining Communists
Indianapolis newspaper reports a United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners warning members against joining Communist aligned groups. The executive board cites antagonistic policies and warns of membership forfeiture for involvement with the Workers' Party of America and Trade Union Educational League.
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Carpenters’ Union
International Labor News Service
Indianapolis
Ind
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Workers’ Party of America
Communist Party of America
Waily Worker
Communist
Tacbor
Trade Union Educational League
4In
Communistic Internationale
Red International
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
Aluminum trust case sparks contention in Congress
Washington reports show Attorney General Sargent ruling no contempt charge against the aluminum trust amid accusations of delayed shipments and defective material. Senator Walsh criticizes delays and political influence while Federal Trade Commission notes a court decree violation, prompting sharp rebukes amid calls to uphold public trust.
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Washington
Sargent
Aluminum Trust
Secretary of the Treasury
Mellon
Federal Trade Commission
Walsh
Montana
Department of Government
Congress
United States
State Coal Commission Urges Soft Coal Sale
New York state coal commission urges the public to buy bituminous coal after a conference with railroad, merchant, and public groups. It cites railroad congestion from over supply and disposal failures and notes dealers faced bankruptcy due to the sudden strike and overload of coal.
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New York
New York State Coal Commission
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