Aged molders spark stormy debates at gathering
At a recent convention, delegates from several nations discussed old age relief amid clashes over pensions and labor protections. Rev. John O Grady cited Hamilton findings showing limited aged savings and growing need for support beyond personal resources. The London Inter Allied Labor conferences featured sharp splits over pacifist positions and war aims.
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Hamilton
Ohio
John O'Grady
Health and Old Age Insurance Commission
Ohio State Federation of Labor
Columbus
O'Grady
Rey. O'Grady
Commi
Wm. S. Sanders
London
Eng
United States
France
Italy
Belgium
Serbia
Greece
Austria
Wilson
Germany
Arthur Henderson
J. H. Thomas
Sidney Webb
Samuel Gompers
Great
Britan
Kirby Monument Dedicated by Carpenters Union in Indianapolis
A monument honoring the late James Kirby was dedicated by the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners in Indianapolis. Kirby, who died three years ago, had served as president of the union and former president of the building trades department A F of L. Speakers included Hutcheson Frank Duffy Donlin and Frank Morrison. The ceremony honored Kirby’s memory and involvement in labor leadership.
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Indianapolis
James Kirby
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Building Trades Department
A. F. of L
Presdent Hutcheson
Brotherhood
Frank Duffy
Brothershood
Donlin
Building Trades Department A. P. of
Frank Morrison
AF. of L
Hamilton Community Labor Board Declares Non Essential Occupations
The Hamilton Community Labor Board lists occupations deemed non essential during the war and urges affected men to seek work in war related industries. The list includes shoe shiners pool room attendants porters bowling alley attendants waiters ushers and more with amendments possible. Qualified applicants should apply at the U.S. Employment Service office in the Court House.
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TheHamilton Community Labor Board
Hamilton Community Labor Board
U.S
Court House
Prohibition Denounced by Ohio Labor Federation
The Ohio Federation of Labor denounces prohibition amid a rising tide against it. At a Columbus convention 69 of 500 delegates backed prohibition on a roll call, signaling a shift as opponents attacked sponsors and urged labor support for the referendum.
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Ohio
Ohio Federation of Labor
Ohio Building Trades Council
Cincinnati
Ohio State Federation of Labor
Anti-Saloon League
Federation
Columbus
Tremenous Dhuers
Washington
Aoor
York Railways Motormen Form Union After Wage Fight
Pat York and other motormen plus conductors at York Railways sought higher pay. When rejected, workers organized a union while the company formed one in return. The workers won recognition, a wage raise, and shorter hours with near full participation.
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York
Pat
York Railways Company
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Brest-Litovsk
Russia
Inter-Allied Socialists and
American Labor Conference
Kirby Monument
Carpenters and Joiners’ Organization
The
Red Cross
Ohio Home Rule Association
H. Gibson
Community Labor Board
ALL Garments Union Made
Court St
E. M. Schwartz
Mgr
Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union
Summer Street
Boston
John F. Tobin
Pres
Charles L. le Baine
Sec
Treas
Prohibition
Thomas H. Magavin
Max Hayes
Cleveland
N. Y
Modern Plumbing CO
Market Street
John P. Henn
John A. Holzberger Bell
Union Shop
the Square Tailors
High Street
We Holbrock Bros
Voss-Holbrock
Bell
David Webb
Western Casket Co
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