Marking of Prison Made Goods Advocated to Identify Them From Free Labor
A Washington committee of penologists manufacturers and labor representatives urges tagging prison made goods to distinguish them from free labor products. The report says labeling could allow price differentiation in same stores and suggests removing prison products if not done. It notes prison industry problems are largely state matters and urge expanding useful work for prisoners to prevent idleness as output grows.
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Washington, D. C
ILNL
Department of Commerce
Muskegon Carmen Make Last Trip
Muskegon street car workers are out of work as the local union ran its cars into the barn for the last time. Members spent treasury funds on a late midnight dinner at the Occidental Hotel. The People's Transit Company opposes organizing bus drivers as Muskegon projectionists strike and musicians join in sympathy.
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Muskegon, Mich
Ilns
Muskegon
Occidental Hotel
People’s ‘Transit Company
Street Railway Company
Muskegon Moving Picture Projectionists
Old Age Pension Policies Backed by Labour Leaders
The American Federation of Labor convention urged a pension commission in every county with at least $300 yearly pensions and a 65 year age limit. It also called for a model widow’s pension and study of private industry retirement, noting rising almshouse seniors and pauper census trends from 1880 to 1923.
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Federations of Labor
United States
A F L Convention Approves Bill to End Injunction Abuse
The A F L awards a bill to end court injunction abuse in labor disputes after a lengthy Toronto convention debate. Andrew Furuseth opposes the measure while Matthew Woll and Victor Olander lead international labor policy efforts. The convention also backs tariff action for wage earners and urges clemency for Mooney.
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A. F. of
Andrew Furuseth
Shipstead Hill
Green
Matthew Woll
John P. Frey
Victor A. Olander
Federations
Kvale's Son Wins Benson Minnesota Election
Paul J. Kvale, a member of the farmer labor party, and son of Kvale, secured a notable victory in Benson Minnesota. The results highlight family involvement in local politics and party influence.
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Benson
Minn
Paul J. Kvale
Farmer-Labor Party and
Canadian National Railways urged as model of cooperation
Sir Henry Thornton, president of Canadian National Railways, extolled a state owned system with labor, noting 6300 employee suggestions and 72 percent adoption, a rise in average wages by 150 a year and a week’s holiday. He said cooperation would extend to all employees as CN unites 92 coast to coast companies with 1.328 billion in securities.
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Toronto
Ontario
Canadian National Railways
Henry Thornton
Henry
A. F. of L
A. P. of L
Canadian National
Old Age Pensions Seen as Vital Problem
Leroy A Lincoln of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company told a convention of life insurance authorities in Cincinnati that old age pensions are a vital issue. He said a vehicle must be found to organize systems of pensions and warned that large employers are preparing to replace wages with pension funds.
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Cincinnati
Leroy
A. Lincoln
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Lincoln
Union Leaders Rally New Orleans Car Strikers
Union leaders urge 10 000 striking New Orleans street car workers to stand firm as they accuse Public Service of bad faith in a disputed settlement. Speeches by P S officials and local officers mark ongoing, protracted action with marches and sharply worded protests.
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New Orleans
SSNS
W. D. Mahon
Carmen
P. J. O'Brien
International Organization
Paterson
O’brien
Peyroux
Public Service
Five Day Week Gains Ground in U S Says Post
Washington discusses a British Industrial Fatigue Board report supporting a five day week. The Washington Post notes mechanization boosted output but warns against rote labor and urges shorter hours and more leisure to sustain efficiency.
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Washington
Washington Post
British Industrial Fatigue Research Board
Post
America
Labor Urged in Toronto A F L Convention Pushes Labor Friendly Candidates
The A F L convention and affiliates press for nonpartisan labor backing in next fall’s elections. They highlight past 185 congressmen and 14 senators with pro labor records and urge local committees to act as nonpartisan campaign bodies to oppose anti labor injury legislation and win in Congress.
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Toronto
Ontario
Labor
A. F. of L
House
Senate
Executive Council
Congress
United States
Western wage increases for Canadian Pacific and National railways
Ottawa reports a unanimous conciliation board finding in western division wage increases for conductors brakemen yardmen and switchtenders on Canadian Pacific and Canadian National railways. If accepted the rates would align western Canada with eastern standards.
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Ottawa
Ontario
Canadian Pacific
Canadian National Railways
Western Division
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Dan Niehoff
Herman Petzold
Louis Henes
Richard F. Graf
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C. G. Steinecker
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11Th and
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Journal Square
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Quebec
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Flore
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Ren K. Billings
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