Many Factors Force Farmers to Leave Farm for City Life
A federal survey by the Bureau of Agricultural Economics found that while economic pressure pushes some from farms to cities, the main pull for city migration is the chance for a better living on the farm. The study covered 2,745 urban migrants from farms and 1,167 rural movers, noting many were long time farmers drawn by independence and schooling, with older rural workers exiting as younger replacements rise.
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Washington
D. C
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
United States Department of Agriculture
Severy
Qut
Soft coal trade shows idle mines across Indiana
The International Labor News Service reports widespread idleness in U S soft coal fields despite some sign of prosperity. Indiana mines mostly closed or idle due to lack of orders with many miners’ families left destitute. Southern Indiana fairs better but suffers from reduced demand. strip mines stay active while Knox county suffers.
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International Labor News Service
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Knox County
Islands Seek Immediate Independence for the Philippines
The Philippine legislature passed a resolution urging the United States Congress to grant the islands complete immediate and absolute independence.
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Washington
Congress of the
United States
Islands
Red Cross Roll Call Endorsed by Workers
Washington William Green president of the A F L urges every worker who can join the Red Cross during the annual roll call through November 24. He calls on union officers to extend the appeal to their affiliates noting the Red Cross aided 27 disasters at home and 21 abroad in the year ended June 30.
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Washington
William Green
A. F
Red Cross
Primary law voided by judge in Chicago ruling
Judge Harry M. Fisher declared the last legislature’s primary law unconstitutional and restrained a primary next April. Governor Small said he would call a special session if the state supreme court upholds the decision, arguing the people oppose conventions controlled by powerful interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Harry M. Fisher
Small
State Supreme Court
Mine Strike Tremendous War for Human Freedom
A labor conference of the American Federation of Labor in Pittsburgh vows sweeping action to aid 85,000 miners on strike in the Pittsburgh district and 150,000 in four coal districts. It pledges appeals to President Coolidge and government agencies, calls for investigations, funds, and public witness while condemning mine owners and allies, portraying a high-stakes clash of labor and capital.
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Pittsburgh
American Federation of Labor
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Ohio
Coolidge
A. PF. of
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Washington
Philip Murray
Murray
Jonge
Pittsburgh Coal Company
Jacksonville
America
United States Treasury
Andrew W. Mellon
Coal and Iron
Pinchot
Coal and Iron Police
Low Wages in Indianapolis Barred Prosperity in City
James C. Shanessy and Jacob Fischer of the Journeymen Barbers International Union claim Indianapolis pays the lowest wages among comparable cities, behind New Orleans and Baltimore. They cite government data showing workers earned $2,745,000 less in 1925, harming local commerce and discouraging factory growth. The letter targets city business and anti union wage policy, provoking reaction from local shoppers and employers.
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International Labor News Service
Indianapolis
Ind
James C. Shanessy
Jacob Fischer
Journeymen Barbers’ International Union
America
New Orleans
Baltimore
Edward O. Snethen
Indianapolis Industrial Foundation
Thomas C. Lewis
International Typographical Union
Indianapfen
Stianessy
Iby
Boycott Favored by Labor and Baker Signals Peace Plan
The piece notes organized labor backing a boycott, with Newton D. Baker urging the United States to join the World Court and work with the League of Nations. He spoke to the World Alliance for International Friendship, advocating cooperation and peace through international institutions.
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St. Louis
Newton D. Baker
World Alliance For International Friendship
League of Nations
Labor urged to aid compensation plan in Massachusetts
William Green of the AFL asks officers of international and national unions to back a Massachusetts initiative petition for a workmen's compensation law. The plan mirrors the AFL model and seeks 20 000 signatures before December 10, urging union affiliates to support the campaign and promote trade with any nation.
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Washington
William Green
A. F. of L
Massachusetts
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