Gulla Smith Elected Hamilton Mayor Amid Socialist Gains
Voters in Hamilton chose Culla J. Smith for mayor after a three-ticket race. Republicans aided by Democrats led the Democratic ticket by 1800 to 2000 votes, and socialists surged with 3679 votes, signaling growing working-class influence in city and county elections. Smith’s labor-leaning record helped secure cross-party labor votes.
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Culla J. Smith
Hamilton
Fred A. Hinkel
Socialists
Smith
Shooting at Atlas Hotel Spurs Machinists Guard Scare
A Sunday morning shooting at the Atlas Hotel on Fourth Street and Maple Avenue involved guards from Niles Tool Works. A.W. Smith allegedly shot Howard DeSent after a quarrel linked to a Saturday dispute over the hotel lobby area. DeSent wounded. Smith held without bail. Local Machinists union activity followed, with George D. Richardson addressing a large meeting. Various versions of motive circulated, tie-ins to strikebreakers and rival guard agencies cited, while reports from Mercy Hospital and police details circulated.
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Atlas
Fourth Street
Maple Avenue
Niles Tool Works Company
Priss
A. W. Smith
Howard DeSent
Edward DeSent
Smith
DeSent
Hin
Teney
George D. Richardson
Dayton Ohio Mechanis
Dayton
Third
Mercy Hospital
Mark Millikin
John Francis
E. Hull
Santh
Spig
Textile Workers Face Blacklist Tactics in Hamilton Mills
Textile workers' union reports manufacturers in Hamilton publish a blacklist targeting former Shuler and Benninghofen Woolen Mills employees. Girls visiting local factories say their names were recorded, later used to deny employment. Some have left the city for higher pay as strikes continue. Shulers and Benninghofens deny union rights while expelling Iron Molders members.
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Textile Workers’ Union
Hamilton
Shuler
Benninghofen
Shulers
Benninghofens
Union Label Truths in Labor Unity and Duty
A historical pamphlet argues the union label binds workers and employers to a shared aim, stressing that its value rests with labor’s women and children. It claims the label is exclusive property of workers, usable to improve conditions, and publicly marks union men by the coat bearing the label.
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Bel
Mmost
Wade
Why the union label matters for health and fair goods
A long plea urging consumers, especially women, to seek union-made apparel to avoid products from sweatshops and diseased conditions. It argues the label guarantees healthy labor conditions and fair pay, and calls readers to educate others and support labor unity.
The Label Man in Advertising and Labor Union Roles
A quirky verse catalogs a worker dubbed the label man, noting union made items from shoes to hats and clothing. It praises his consistent positioning in advertising and union involvement, portraying him as a familiar, dependable figure in production and sales.
Tag Day Big Success at Condueternd Textile Workers War
A chaotic report describes a tag day held last Saturday during the textile workers event. The crowd gathered widely as people pinned and received tags amid weather delays and scattered participation.
Textile Workers Backed by International Union Donation
The Textile Workers Union in Hamilton reports strong support from the International United Textile Workers of America. At a convention in Attleboro Massachusetts the International voted to provide immediate funds and authority to donate further as needed while the local fight continues. Delegates Mrs. Marc Williamson and Thomas Reagan spoke for the local group. Reagan stayed to meet with the Executive Council. Williamson returned with news the convention was the most successful ever.
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Textile Workers’ Union
Sarah A. Conboy
United Textile Workers Fof America
The
International
Hamilton
Executive Council
International United Textile Workers of America
Mass
Marc Williamson
Thos. J Reagan
Williamson
Reagan
Lowell
Tilly
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Labor Scarce in Alaska Tie Shave Acute
The article notes severe labor shortages in Alaska impacting public works and rail operations. It discusses the Alyrol division spending over $800,000 to source workers, with recruitment across states and limited domestic supply. A rising death toll from labor strain and the rail system’s delay threaten future projects. A related court ruling confirms a $5,000 verdict for a wrongful poisoning case, marking a recordDamages award in Minnesota.
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Reula
Cor
Cilia Sons
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