Progress of the Amalgamated union drives wage gains and arbitration
The Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Employees led by William D. Mahon reports growth to over 50,000 members across the United States and Canada. It notes a move to nine hour days with ten hour work limits in contracts, expanded wage gains, and arbitration as preferred over strikes, while sympathy strikes draw from 28,000 Longshoremen and thousands in related trades.
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New York City
Amateumated Association of Steel and Wleetrie Railway
William D. Mahon
New York Observer
Mahon
Amalgamated Association
United Sites
Canada
Boston
Dolitivs
Lester
United States
iieriuaTitings
International
Ie Dope
Mitchel
Strana
Public Serview Commission
Mayer
Straus
Ste
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de Water Boamen
Printers Union Benefits Surge Amid Yearlong Support
The Printers Union reports over a quarter of a million dollars in benefits paid in the past year, with continued member support and advancement in typographic work. The secretary pro tempore notes steady dues and claims for relief, highlighting defense of workers’ wages, health funds, and training initiatives across unions and field chapters.
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Tow
Hays
Titevnitiona
Jase
Union
Daphne
Belew
Uae
Yneraphy
Jeannie
New York Strike Tests Interborough Labor Contracts
Thousands of union workers vote for a sympathy strike amid disputes over the Interborough contract terms. The master and servant agreement binds about 8,500 workers to two-year service with set wages, and the union contends only 400 signed, arguing the pact is one-sided and not universally binding. Court action is available to challenge contract validity.
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Theodor P. Shouts
Lute Weh
New York Railways Roaljmniy
Tnferborough
New York Railways
Chatpman Strius
New York
Interborough
Siys
Labor News From Various Cities Discusses Pressed Topics
A jumble of historical excerpts discusses labor, religious texts, and social notes. It mentions New York City shipyard activity, Philadelphia workers, and Abe involvement, with references to Acts of the Apostles and Eve’s burial in Jeddah as a notable aside. The item aggregates unrelated clippings with scattered names and dates.
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Ta Phi
New York
Gifts From Space A look at meteorites and their fiery descent
The article surveys meteorites as space messages dropped to Earth, noting strong public reverence in early times. It highlights notable specimens in the National Museum, explains how meteorites form, and describes their thermal and physical behavior on atmospheric entry and impact, including weight records and notable examples like Knyahinya and Willamette.
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Mecos
National Mason
Washington
Inclides
Cesta
Mexico
National Museum
Coarse Morri
Ash Minor
Wila
Hs Cybele
Amurlir
Muon
Ian
Venetoten
Martine
Columbus
Varios
Knyakinya
Tuncary
Styria
Jiave
Brewett
Commander Peart
Cape York
Green
Plat
Vembirite
Lings
Willamette
Knyahinya
Mungary
Vienna National Museum
Merrill
Shorter Workday Boosts Worker Competence and Output
Samuel Gompers argues reducing hours expands recovery time and self development for workers. Higher wages and standards follow as efficiency rises. The passage links shorter shifts to greater productivity and broader opportunities for advancement.
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Stort
Howe
Ian
Tirmiin Welme
Bute Hiestonk
Eight Hour Law Debate Delayed by Election Focus
The article discusses railroad actions awaiting the presidential election and ongoing sentiment about the eight hour day. It mentions Wilson and potential federal regulation shifts, railway costs, and commissions weighing compensation and disability awards with rising figures noted by the New York Compensation Bureau Bulletin.
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Wilser
Wilson
Rerii Wits
Vrs
Wien
New York
Rho
Sean New York Compensation Bureau
Labor Briefs Highlight Tie Between Unions and Employers
A 6000 wire wagon drivers strike in New York was averted when employers agreed to recognize the union. A government worker union proposal seeks Saturday half holiday for year round service. In the southeast Kansas mining district about 11000 men walked out. Elsewhere wage concerns and strikes involve New York Jersey City and Greater New York, with potential impact on 750000 unionists.
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New York
Wilson
Kansas
Jersey City
New York City
Schoolteachers Strong For Union in Labor Fight
The American Federation of Teachers reports strong union support among educators, noting dismissals aimed at breaking the union. They claim gains in salaries and organization, with nationwide outreach and local victories cited, including Chicago and Gary. The report highlights teacher solidarity and strike activity in other trades across the country.
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Uuian
Willy
Gary
Chiat Lone Hens Federation
Merior
Willy Eter Rican
Coley Ghd
Chicago
Ofticga
Lintico
Helen
Banca
Siperiar
Chietse
FBI
Maleriiey
Wraehers
Wien Anne
Education American Federationstran
Constructive Force in Labor Movement
Inbenis Tal retations highlights the labor movement as a force to remedy wrongs and secure better living through collective action. It underscores the role of unions in providing opportunity for progress and addressing employer-employee tensions.
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American Federationist
John Muir and His Bread Life Story
The naturalist John Muir is portrayed living a stark simple life devoted to minimal meals. He reportedly subsisted on dry bread and water, discarding meat and soupy dishes, with peers noting his austere diet and solitary routines during his explorations.
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Jobp Muir
Pasion
Muir
Wiebiy Jean
Lipa Yorth
Exercise and Health Fails to Aid War Effort
Fragmentary text describes public health and exercise initiatives aimed at improving fitness for war service. Notes emphasize the need for proper busting, muscular development, and disciplined training to strengthen citizens. Mentions Allied Printing and regulatory efforts, warning of disease and social duties.
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the Printers’ Union
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PNR
Terparhien
Labor News
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Milhielphia
Eve
Jeddah
Lke
Gowl Lemah
Hes
Westminster Garnoite
Emporia Gazette
Detroit
Ghigago
Margaret Snodgrass
Atlite
Bie
Vie
Lon Kanaker
Bolomi Suliway
Ake Harbor
Benraien
Carpentier
Apie Meiers
Paone
John Muir
Exercise and Health
Salaed
Joe Hooti
Omer Ranatee
New York State
N.Y
Reriefilier Couilstion
Machininte Wits
Voupang
Teprnti
Erade
Mveeks Geet
Union Shop
High Street
Hiolbrock Bros
Morkner’s Cafe
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