Engineers Plan Action To Speed Up Public Works
The American Engineering Council proposes a nationwide public works program to accelerate fed, state, and local construction. It aims to reduce unemployment by identifying authorized projects, diagnosing delays, and pushing for swift government action, using public pressure if needed and possibly federal credit to fund local operations.
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Washington, D. C
ILNS
American Engineering Council
the Council
Washington
Council
Gifford Committee
Child Labor Declared Big Menace to Nation
Chicago report shows Courtney Dinwiddie of the national child labor committee warns at a Chicago White House conference that 9,426,152 children aged 7 to 17 compete with 8,000,000 wage earners for jobs. He calls the situation a cataclysmic failure of preparation for the nation’s youth.
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Chicago
ILNS
Courtney Dinwiddle
National Child Labor Committee
White House
Dinwiddie
Firemen adopt three platoon system in New York
The New York City fire department plans to add 2,500 positions to implement an eight hour day and three platoons. With over 80 percent of the eligible list already employed, the change would open vacancies across clerks drivers elevator operators and other roles, benefiting thousands including unemployed men likely to be spared from the bread line and municipal lodging houses. Vincent J. Kane leads the Uniformed Firemen Association urging swift action.
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New York City
ILNS
Uniformed Firemen's Association
Fire Department
Vincent J. Kane
Uniformed Firemen’s Association
Five Boroughs
Jobless Worker Kills Family in New York Tragedy
Despondent over job loss, Joseph Kanzian a waiter killed his wife the widowed daughter and her 4 year old son then died by inhaling illuminating gas. The daughter taught in the public schools.
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New York
Joseph Kanzian
Lawrence Mill Strikers Rally To Union In Pay Fight
Lawrence mass mill workers enter the second month of a 10 percent wage cut dispute rallying under United Textile Workers of America with AFL backing. They advocate negotiation with the State Board of Arbitration and governor, reject employer claims, and continue protests as mills reopen attempts fail.
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Lawrence Mill
Lawrence, Mass
ILNS
United Textile Workers of America
American Federation of Labor
State Board of Arbitration
Horace A. Riviere
United Textile Workers
International Labor News Service
Lawrence
Central Labor Union
Citizens’ Committee
Greater Lawrence
Organized Labor
Rturn
Bakers' Association Promises to Maintain Pay and Jobs
The American Bankers' Association pledges to keep wages and employment steady and to donate bread to relief agencies. A three point program includes maintaining employment and wages, providing unsold bread to relief agencies at no cost, and encouraging members to participate locally. A nationwide campaign aims to keep youths in school rather than competing with adults for work.
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Bakers’ Association
Washington, D. C
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American Bankers' Association
Association
Organization On Unemployment Relief
Capital centers effort on plans to cure slump
Washington report outlines emerging economic planning efforts in Congress and industry. La Follette subcommittee weighs a dedicated council, while labor and business groups move toward voluntary planning. Commerce Department previews a stability program aligning 400 trade associations without new government machinery.
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Washington, D. C
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Congress
la Follette
Committee On Manufactures
la Follette Economic Council
American Federation of Labor
Vancouver
New York
United States Department of Commerce
Department
Frederick M. Folker
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Matthew Woll
Gerard Swope
Department of Commerce
Feiker
Labor Parade and Meeting in Dry Act Protest
Newark rally drew twenty thousand workers and veterans to Broad street for a giant demonstration against Volsteadism. Labor leader Matthew Woll urged modification of the Volstead act to create jobs, joined by veterans and the Women’s Organization for National Prohibition Reform. Ban banners favored beer legalization with slogans like We Want Beer and Put One Million at Work.
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Newark
N. J
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Organized Labor
Broad Street
Labor
Veterans’ Organizations
Women’s Organization For
Matthew Woll
National Committee For
Woll
Congress
United States Employment Service Reports September Industrial Rise
The September reports show improvement in several major industries with coal mining adding activity and thousands returning to work. Boots, shoes, cigars, and textiles see gains while highway construction and harvesting continue to use workers. Large cities still face unemployment across trades and professions.
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Washington, D. C
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United States Employment Service
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Charles Sabin
Musicians’ Union
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National Credit Corporation
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