Aged Paupers Not To Blame For Their State Says Body
A state study of nearly 5 000 aged applicants under Pennsylvania old age assistance finds most are poor or without work and that fault lies with circumstances not individuals. It argues current almshouse and outdoor relief fail, and a centralized system could cost about 5 million annually with administrative expenses under 6 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Tabor News Service
Harrisburg
Supreme Court
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Eviction Rules Revised for West Virginia Coal Strikers
Governor Gore orders coal operators to evict strikers only under the law and with proper notice. He bans summary removals and guarantees trial by jury in eviction cases, citing Ohio and Marshall counties compliance with a full calendar month's notice.
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Charleston
W. Va
Gore
West Virginia
Ohio
Marshall Counties
Masaryk Praised for Eight Hour Day Legacy
tributes pour in on Masaryk seventy fifth birthday for founding Prague Workers academy in 1895 and leading Czechoslovakia to ratify the Washington eight hour convention. his first presidential act was the eight hour day law in 1918, seen as a democracy cornerstone.
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Plaue
Czechoslovia
Masaryk
Republic of
Cavehoslovakia
Sewial Pros
Hint
Workers’ Academy
Prague
Mat
Republic
Czechoslovakia
Washington
Myk
Steel Trust Big War Winner Profits Reaped in War Years
The Federal Trade Commission reports steel industry profits soared in 1917 and 1918, peaking at 28.9 percent, while workers received barely a living wage. The piece argues anti union policy and labor exploitation drove gains, urging public pressure for fairer wages and shorter hours.
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Federal Trade Commission
George Rothwell Brown
Souserve
Washington Post
Rea
Worker
Cap
Steel
Trade Unions Launch Large Scale Membership Drive
A joint AFL meeting in Washington launches a vast campaign across the United States and Canada to organize unrepresented workers. About 200 labor executives pledge support as district teams plan town visits, union labeling advocacy, and public lectures to recruit tens of thousands of new members.
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U.S
Canada
International Labor News Service
Washington, D. C
United States
American Federation of Labor
Canala
Deepartment
Executive Council
Mini
Easurer John W. Hays
International Typographical Union
Union Labor Trades Department
John J. Manning
William Gre
James Duncan
Daniel Tobin
Matthew Woll
Michael F. Greene
United Hatters of America
George W. Perkins
Civarmakers’ International Union
William Hutcheson
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
German workers press for eight hour day as unions push reform
The General Confederation of German Trade Unions fights for an eight hour day across industry. It criticizes government limits to blast furnaces and coke works and threatens a referendum if reforms stall. An International Metal Workers conference in Cologne backs the eight hour standard as essential to modern economic development. Amarillo Texas hosts the Texas State Federation of Labor May convening for a similar agenda.
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Berlin
Germany
General Confederation of the German Trade Unions
Bessemer and Thomas
Employers’ Federation of the
Iron and Steel Industry
General Confederation of German Trade Unions
International Federation of Metal Workers
Cologne
Amarillo
Texas
Conscnle
Texas State Federation
Coal Mine Deaths Rise in March US Output Surges
International Labor News Service reports March coal output at 14.684 million tons with 405 fatalities per million produced. Major explosions killed 172 and 24 workers, driving March fatality rates to 7.19 per million overall, 4.0 for bituminous, 5.88 for anthracite, with 90 lives lost by end March 1925.
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International Labor News Service
Washington
United States
Marel
Ebal
Barrackville
W. Va
Wage Reductions in French Coal Industry Meet Resistance
French coal miners win wage gains as living costs rise and refuse wage cuts. Owners shift tactics to boost coal use, expand coke ovens, and install ammonia synthesis to cut unit costs and offset higher labor expenses.
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Ancé
Lome
Postal Workers Fight for Rights Upheld by Clyde Kelly
Indianapolis December staff correspondent reports Congressman Clyde Kelly of Pennsylvania urged Indiana postal workers to push for a living wage under the new law. He called for future rights including job security and a merit based post office, and praised organizing rights while criticizing wasteful rent expenditures.
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Clyde Kelly
Internatio Labor News
Indianapolis
Congress
Pennsylvani
Indiana
Matt
Kelly
Postoffice Department
Wll
Compensation Act Expands South Australian Workers Rights
The new Workmen's Compensation Act of South Australia broadens coverage to include domestic servants clerks pastoral and rural workers previously excluded. Death benefits rise from 200 to 400 pounds and weekly payments increase to 50 percent of average weekly earnings plus a 7s 3d allowance for dependents. Changes reflect demands from the organized labor movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
South Australia
Austra
Luis Deen
Rail Owners Prosper Amid Dividends in 1928
Washington reports U S railroads paid dividends totaling 287 11220 million on 1928 capital stock yielding 7 29 percent on average. Critics argue that if unprofitable lines carried the burden the rate would drop to 4 52 percent, exposing watered stock schemes by promoters.
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Washington
United States
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Ational Labor News Service
Steel Trust
Ers
Ving
Mil
Hient
Board of Appeals
Hits Postal Management
Organized Labor
Australia
Alexander Smith & Sons
Teice
Axminster Brussels
Wilton
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