Unified carpenters seek self funding over begging letters
Frank Duffy argues unions should rely on internal defense funds rather than solicit aid from others. He recalls the 1902 shift to home-office assessments and warns that widespread begging letters weaken organized labor and hinder national unity and jurisdictional harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenters
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
Mnan Celal
Siakes
Dewands
Treasury
Hans Wutherby
United Brotherhood of Uitpenters
Jalen
Amerie
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Denier of America
Sunn @al
Washington
Home Office
Wilf
Hope for Agreement in United Mine Workers Claim
President John P White of the United Mine Workers states the anthracite miners are not preparing for a strike as the current agreement nears expiration March 21 1916 He cites misinformation from distant newspapers and expresses optimism for a peaceful conference to reach fair reforms and betterments without alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers
John P. White
United Mine Workers of America
Sone Quarters 18
Embracng
Wages Rise for Carpet and Copper Workers Across U S
Seven thousand Yonkers carpet workers gain a ten percent raise boosting weekly payroll to about 80,000. Du Pont Brandywine shops grant August 1 to ten hours pay for an eight hour day affecting 1100 workers. Copper mining firms Wolverine and Mohawk in Calumet pay a five percent June bonus to 1200 workers. Wisconsin rural teachers receive a five to twenty five dollar monthly wage increase. A humorous Indianapolis Star exchange closes the item.
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Alexander Smith & Sons Carpet Company
Yonkers
Alexander Swit Cochran
Wichting Eiveles
Tie
Inte
du Pont
Brandywine Dell
du Pont Powder Company
Brandywine Shops
Wolverine
Mohawk
Calumet
Mich
Wisconsin
The Army That Does Not March in Ranks
A 1915 patriotic poem extols two mighty forces the national army and the Army of Labour. It lauds soldiers who fight for home and family and praises workers who build with hammer and saw as another brave army. The piece celebrates dedication, toil, and national duty without relying on conventional warfare imagery.
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American Press Association
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Singleton
Indianapolis Star
Robertus Love
Union Shop
the Square Tailors
High Street
Holbrock Bros
Voss-Holbrock
Morner’s Cafe
Cleveland
Buffalo
Ee Plate Bute Slo Verderand
Roriat
Ela
Ohio Union
Hamilton
Ohio Union Brewing Co
Cincinnati, Ohio
Hamilton Collateral Loan Co
S. Third St
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