Danbury Hatters Case Echoes in Bridgeport Suits
Bridgeport officers attach homes and bank accounts of forty No. 110 I Molders Union members amid four $50,000 suits by Bridgeport Manufacturers to cover a potential $200,000 judgment. The action cites the Danbury Hatters precedent and questions legality of targeting strikers and union assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Molders’ Union
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Manufacturers
New York World
Free Labor
Bridgeport Conn
Itfa
Danbury
Thurbury
Danbury Hatters
United States Supreme Court
Dettrtelk Loewe & Co
Labor Notes on Unions and Wages Across Cities
The Milwaukee scale pays 35 cents an hour to laborers. Bakers' International issued 714 million labels last year. Boston sand and tip cart drivers raise wages by one dollar weekly. Iron and metal workers at Harlan & Hollingsworth in Wilmington, Delaware, settle a strike with gains for workers. About 12,000 Paper Box Makers in New York strike seeking recognition, higher pay, and shorter days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Bakers’ International Union
Boston
Harlan & Hollingsworth Corporation
Wilmington
Tel
New York
Drill Perfection and Other Noted Oddities
A collage of historical notes on disciplined armies, weather lore, Arctic travels, and oddball observations. Anecdotes include Charles XI of Sweden and tactical drill, cloud colors, Greenland ice, a desert cart team, conundrums, and a joke about a two year old’s quotes.
Quotations Reflect Shifting Local Newspaper Tone
A jumble of clipped quotes from multiple papers mocks political rhetoric and social change. It contrasts Precedent with ally rhetoric and notes changes in editorial voice across neighborhoods like Birmingham and Bensonhurst.
Child Labor Bill Advances to Law With Wilson Support
The House accepted the child labor bill with Senate amendments and sent it to the President for signature. The measure bans interstate shipments of products from establishments employing underage labor and sets age and work restrictions for youths, aiming to curb child toil nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Senate
Wilson
Congress
What Workmen Want Free Speech Justice and Right to Organize
An interview with WHL Hao 1 Salen president of the Mang Edulated Assi hithan at Bethe Street and Lailivaty Knndayees outlines demands for freedom of speech and union rights. He cites rapid transit workers as examples and condemnations of suppression, highlighting a sense of deprivation and the need for organization. The discussion frames labor rights as essential to dignity and fair wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nm York World
Salen
Mang
Assi Hithan
Bethe Street
Lailivaty
Eid Gil
Colin Lu
New York
Tlon
Met
Campaign Against Seamen's Act Collapses Amid Criticism
The piece reports that the Seamen's Act campaign has collapsed under criticism from business interests and editors like La Follette's Magazine. It notes plans to establish labor clearing houses to coordinate unemployment relief and place military retirees in suitable jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jens Baw
Fie
Adnan Air
Secretary of Commerce
Redield
Baw
Eonuseniy
Atlantic
Pratt
Pacific
Feternin
Minetti
Immigration
Bivewu
Caminetti
War and Navy Departments
Army
Navy
Flags and emblems in Irish history raise old debates
A fragmented survey traces Ireland's flags from ancient Harp and serpent symbols to the modern tricolor. It notes green and blue associations, references to Fionn Mac Cumhaill, and mentions the Saint George era in Trinity College Dublin. The piece touches on Irish nationalism, symbolism, and select historical anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Ferlu
Treland
Iitland
O'Sullivane
Gayla Glas
Lretadil
Khaxdonia
Ormond
Tyehard
Tenry Gruias
Dulin
Dulin, Theneh Tse Daldin
Thigo Hissters
Wilson Endorses Eight Hour Day For All Workers
President Woodrow Wilson endorses replacing the current ten hour day with an eight hour day as a standard for wages and labor practices. He argues the eight hour day benefits the nation and should be adopted even when tasks cannot be finished within eight hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
Health Insurance Plan of Measure Heads to Legislatures
A sweeping health insurance reform plan is to be introduced in state legislatures. The measure aims to extend coverage, with advocates citing federal labor and public health insights and the plan receiving backing from the American Federation for Labor and other organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pune Nealth
Commission On Technatrcal Relations
Federal Department of Aber
Alekness
Tegtalanfoy
Wistensin Federathin
Labor
University of Wiscopaify
Josip Delat
Tiaiane
Touty Wiel Pees
The
Aerie
Matton
Heeleiden
Af Wivase
Bipot
Ple
Jwravides
Thanetine
Trarlat
Tevet
Nploveers
Nhl
eTieve
Werelanen
California
Welty
Luletiriirie
Ain
Trade Unions Prevail On Hours Wages And Job Privileges
The piece reports on the labor movement debates over long hours and low wages. It notes UMW leaders urging protests and mine workers facing restrictions while many miners resist changes. Re-elections include Charles Moyer as president and Mills as secretary treasurer with federation delegates named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moyer
Charles Moyer
Treasuer Mills
Western Federation of Minors
American Federation
Joseph J. Cannon
James Keris
P. J. Reardon
Customs in Liberia Mothers Teach Their Young to Bite and Slap
Amanda Sith ii recalls life in Liberia where mothers discipline children with biting and slapping. She describes a day school chart learning letters met with fear of sticks and soldiers, and a warlike gentleness in village child behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Sith ii
Liberia
Peilmell
Hartley Bear
Joey
Mtn
Supedstipon Leeds
Ieee
Minder Sary
Tina Fou
Wren
Beth
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Toewe & Co
Bridert
United Matters of
North Agea
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
Labor Notes
Charles XI
Sweden
Europe
Charles Iiii
Poland
Ann
Westalister Gazette
Traill Te
Greenland
Tn Greenlind
Estel
Gachmn
Sahara Desert
Geltreihn
Tate
Be Ber
Emuel Lapis
Miley
Lwestile
Jones
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Birmingham Ace-Herald
Flatbush
Bensonhurst
Yonkers Statesman
Green
Fionn Mac Cumhhaill
Erin
Russia
Sailor
New York American
New York Times
Health Insurance
Aghoptet
Fat Esample
Union
Hops
Anton Wark
Emyte Wighir
Hirth
Thes
Shuniokin Pai
United Mine Workers
Button
Liceria
Tenine Steel
Odessa
Boris Aypwrntis
Hensefadr
Wie
United States
Guy Cata
Serajgdiicton
Union Shop
High Street
Holbrock Bros
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