Theiss Case Reversed Embezzlement Trial News
Theiss granted a new trial by the Ohio Court of Appeals, reversing Judge Harlan’s charge on embezzlement, citing erroneous instructions. The case centers on alleged embezzlement of public funds by Jacob Theiss at Butler County infirmary and related labor disputes in Hamilton and Butler counties.
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Jacob Theiss
Butler County Infirmary
Ohio Penitentiary
Court of Appeals
Theiss
Walter S. Harlan
Harlan
Sheldon Norton
Mary Williamson
Jacob Morton
Tom Lockovitch
Shuler & Benninghofen
Walter Harlen
Hamilton
Butler County
Trades Unionists
Court of Appails
Textile Workers’ Union
Settlement Sought to Avert 1917 Outrage Trial in Bisbee
Plaintiffs push for prompt out of court settlement on 1917 deportations in Bisbee involving Phelps Dodge Calumet & Arizona and other firms. Debtors would offer $1250 for married men with children, $1000 for married men, and $500 for single men to end suits seeking millions.
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Bisbee
Arim
Tral
Phelps-Dodge Corporation
Phelps-Dodge Mercantile Comppany
Calumet & Arizona Mining Company
EB Paso Southwestern Rail
Yen
William W. Forpow
San Francisco
Uashing
Coventy
Varias
Wi. Warren Coppir
California Limits Hours Of Work For Domestic Workers
California passes a law capping domestic workers at ten hours per day and sixty hours per week marking a first step in regulating intermittent labor. The piece contrasts past eight hour debates, notes international wages and living conditions, and mentions moves to place domestic workers under California minimum wage rules.
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California
Sacramento
Cal
Jona
Milpetas
East Auburn
England
Kingston-on-Thames
Washington Post argues for child labor law with industry role
The Washington Post discusses a proposed federal law taxing profits of firms employing under fourteen, arguing the aim is to protect young workers with reasonable hours and safe conditions without harming families. It notes poverty and education choices vary and cites Franklin and a stance on self-help.
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Washington
The
Washington Post
Post
Pork Prices Rise Despite Hog Abundance
United States labor department figures cited by investigations for the U S Chamber of Commerce show live hog numbers increasing from about 7.0 million to 75.0 million on farms. Retail pork prices lag supply rules as bacon gains 117 percent and ham 94 percent, while pork chops rise US percent. hogs wholesale near 320 per 100 pounds, up about $4 since March 1.
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Wiehi Wienan
United States Labor Department
Orige
United States Chamber of Commerce
Eny
Labor Department
Eight Hours And Seven Dollars Wage Scale Adopted
The Washington district council of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners sets a new eight hour day wage of 8744 cents per hour or $7 for 8 hours for 5000 members in Washington and Alexandria. The prior wartime scale was 76 cents an hour or $6 daily. Most contractors have signed or will adopt the new rate when it starts May 4.
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Washington
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Alexandria
Long and Allstatter Machinists Walk Out Over Pay Demands
Long and Allstatter plant machinists entered the shop this week after the company failed to keep promises. In November 12th, demands for a 1 cent per hour increase were made. negotiations continued with a 4 cent per hour concession deemed unsatisfactory. A meeting decided workers would stay idle until promises and pay rise are fulfilled, amid questions about intentions and possible misunderstandings.
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Long & Allstatter
Altie Machina
Feman
Mosler Machinists Organize Meeting Rise at Mosler Safe
Workers at Mosler Safe Company held a union organizing meeting in Trades Hall with machinists from all factory departments in attendance. Karl C. Nicholson attended and spoke as part of the gathering.
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Mosler Safe Company
Heli & Packet Nesting
Lce
Karles C. Nicholson
Machinists Plan Union Drive After Meeting
A visiting International Executive Board member spoke Tuesday about trades unionism and warned of factory bonus schemes postwar. Ted Smith urged organization as Mosler plant workers resist a new bonus plan. machinists at No 24 and the Mosler plant are joining the union for mutual benefit amid unrest.
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Ber
International Executive Board
Ted Smith
Machinists’ Union
Mosler
Den
Meet
Machinists
The
Machinists Union
Harry Strauss Opens New Union Guided Furniture Store
Harry Strauss opens a new large furniture store at the northeast corner of Third and Ludlow streets after moving from 24 South Third Street. He signed articles with the Retail Clerks union and will run the store under union principles. H C Petzald, former manager, stays on as manager and is a union card holder. The store aims to attract organized labor and friends, with best wishes from Mr. Strauss’s supporters.
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Harry Strauss
Third and
Ludlow
Strauss
South Third Street
Hamilton
Struss
Retail Clerks Union
H. C. Petzald
Petzald
Kebor
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Car Front
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Hamilton, Ohio
WL & Cleary
Los Angeles
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Lewis Guaght
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Moon
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Lore Terrm
Mort Tvsevenworth
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Pentecost
College Corner
John Arpp CO
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