Coolidge Lied About Police Strike Firmness, Says Boston Committee
A Boston citizens' committee found Governor Coolidge waited until September 11, 1919, to act during the Boston police strike. They said he announced a proclamation only after order was restored, contradicting claims of early “firmness.”
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International Labor News Service
Washington, D. C
President Coolidge
Boston
Coolidge
Massachusetts
Boston Citizens’ Committee
Citizens’ Committee
Citizens
Peters
Curtis
State Guard
Millions wasted in military camp at Camp Meade suit filed
Baltimore government files suit in local federal court to recover 37 million dollars from New York contractors who built the Camp Meade cantonment. The report details waste and confusion with materials left unused and workers diverted to fishing swimming and gambling. The cantonment cost 18 million dollars and no trial date is set due to a crowded docket.
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Baltimore
New York
Camp Meade Cantonment
Federal District Attorney
Button workers gain union shop in New York
After a three day strike cloak button workers win the union shop the 44 hour week overtime pay time and a half and a minimum wage of 40 dollars a week. Before the strike they earned on piecework less than 35 dollars a week.
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York
Labor Urges Masses To Fund Electing La Follette
The six AF of L leaders call for immediate broad donations to a national non partisan political campaign committee. They urge unions and supporters to finance the effort backing Robert M. La Follette and Burton Wheeler, stressing labor leadership and mass participation to advance progressive causes.
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Fragmentary Battle Cry Renders Ailes for Justice
Fragmentary OCR text shows a call to battle for rights and justice, with phrases suggesting fervent advocacy and political rhetoric. The readable lines indicate a protest or public exhortation without clear names, dates, or locations.
Pan American Labor Congress Calls Mexico City Meeting
The Pan American Federation of Labor orders its fourth Pan American Labor Congress in Mexico City starting December 3. The call, issued by Samuel Gompers and committee, notes Guatemala could not host and urges representation from North and South American republics to unite on labor interests and elections.
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International Labor News Servic
Washington, D. C
America
American Federation of Labor
Hese
Samuel Gompers
Frank Morrison
James O'Connell
Thomas Rickert
Matthew Woll
Martin F. Ryan
Republic
The
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International Labor News Service
Pan-American Federation of Labor
Mexico City
North
South America
Samuel Gompera
Chester M. Wright
Canuto A. Vargis
James Lord
Guatamala
Organized Workers of
Mexico
Plutarco Elias Callen
Wester Hemisphere
Pan-American Labor Congress
Republic of & Mali
Panan Labor Congress
Congress
Western Hemisphere
American Republic
For the People and a Better Nation
A condensed civic motto urging unity and duty to uplift manhood womanhood and childhood. Emphasizes collective responsibility and opportunity to shape a stronger nation through public virtue.
Rulership and Labor Rights in the United States
A political statement argues workers are oppressed by government injunctions and courts. It advocates electing Robert La Follette for president and Burton Wheeler for vice president to ensure government powers serve the people and curb special privilege.
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Seattle
United States
Shipton
Wheeline
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Burton K. Wheeler
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