Labor Park Sculpture Proposed by Chicago Minister
Chicago pastor urges that every public park include a sculptured group honoring labor. He argues the laborer’s dignity under Christ supports fair pay and steady employment to sustain civilization and family life.
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Chicago
Willis Ray Wilson
Park Center M. BE
M. J. Schick
Immanuel Evangelical Church
Mr. Wilson
Christ
Mr. Schick
W. R. Wilson
Machinery and High Pay Driving U S Prosperity Says Labor Chiefs
Labor Day speakers William Green and Matthew Woll of the American Federation of Labor hailed rising wages and labor saving machinery as fueling industrial peace and prosperity. They warned against general wage cuts, predicted continued growth in machinery use, and stressed leisure and steady employment as essential to national strength.
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U. S
International Labor News Service
Philadelphia
United States
William Green
Matthew Woll
American Federation of Labor
Woll
Mr. Woll
Mr. Green
Green
Camden
N. J
Peter J. Maguire
Federation
Joseph M. Richie
Arrangements Committee
Adolph Hirschberg
Central Labor Union
Kendrick
Organized Labor
America
U.S
Cap Industry Adopts 40 Hour Week Pact With Union Backing
In New York City cap makers reach a five day forty hour week after arbitration ending a five weeks strike. The agreement binds 3000 workers, 200 of 250 contractors accepted it, with a $2 weekly wage rise and $1 every six months to 1928. George L. Livingston notes wholesalers favor union standards for stability and production.
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New York City
George L. Livingston
Noted Quote on Economic Laws and Worker Prosperity
The passage cites stern economic laws reducing employed hours, urging national focus on cultural and spiritual development. Vice President Woll praises the year for workers, promising future strides in prosperity and comfort for laborers.
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Woll
Commodities and Necessities of Life of the Nation
A historical note outlines essential goods and services considered vital for the nation’s sustenance. It emphasizes staples, fuel, clothing, shelter, medical supplies, and basic transportation as core needs. Policy aims to ensure access and fair distribution amid economic or wartime pressures.
Long Dispute Ends in Newark Waterworks Suit Withdrawal
Newark contractor Clifford F. McEvoy ends a lengthy clash with New Jersey building trades unions by withdrawing a $500,000 damage suit and paying $2,000 in counsel fees to the Building Trades Council. The dispute centered on employing non union workers on a $5,000,000 waterworks contract.
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Newark
N. J
Clifford F. McEvoy
Buildlng Trades Council
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