24 May 1918
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Newspaper
Butler County Press
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1918
Page
1
Local voters are urged to fund the War Chest campaign to support 2000 plus Butler County soldiers. Judge Clarence Murphy and the committee push the goal of 3000000 with a verdict to keep the home fires burning until the boys return from France.
The Niles Tool Works Company struggles to retain skilled workers as about thirty five machinists quit in a week. Union members cite higher wages and better conditions elsewhere, with many Hamilton mechanics moving to other shops. Experts note widespread collective bargaining as shops seek better terms and leadership.
The Richmond Indiana carpenters union met last Thursday night with routine business and new applications. Contractors report steady demand for workers. John King admitted wrongdoing for employing non members and signed an agreement. Five candidates were initiated, six new applications received, and Brother Guston spoke enthusiastically.
London reports from the American Labor Mission in England show British workers’ total commitment to wartime effort. Americans learn from British resolve while highlighting unity, shortages, and the shared vow to win.
World war rhetoric declares the Man the scourge of the world and calls for victory through total war. The piece honors fallen American officers and pilots, noting an American who lost a leg while serving with Canadians, and asserts there are thousands like him and millions dead in Freedom's cause.
In Cleveland the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers voted to affiliate with the American Federation of Labor. President Gompers welcomed the move and praised closer ties for workers nationwide. In St Louis iron molders set an $8.50 nine hour day and plan to enforce it in brass manufacturing.
The machinists executive board will meet in Trades Council hall Saturday night June 1 at 7 PM sharp. All members must attend for important business. International board member C T Nicholson will be present. Charleston West Virginia Kanawha Valley central labor union forms a committee to launch a cooperative store.
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