26 Sep 1919
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Newspaper
Butler County Press
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1919
Page
1
The Boosters Club launches a money raising drive October 12 to fund a new Lane Free Library in Hamilton. Original goal $126,000 trimmed to $100,000, deemed sufficient by architect Geo Barkman, with completion aimed by September 1, 1920. Pledges in four installments starting November 1.
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, warns that democracy faces new dangers after World War I. He cites wealth concentration, unemployment, and rising unrest as urgent issues. He urges intelligent action to protect workers, return soldiers, and rebuild industry while ensuring fair sharing of duties and benefits.
Brothers Joseph Gilliam and William Hockenjos of Cincinnati spoke for the cigar makers union at the Trades Council meeting Tuesday. They reported that a strike is imminent and urged solidarity among local workers.
Delegates at a Cincinnati plant rally urged support for the labor fight against the Sam Joseph & Co. firm and its Rasola and 1122 cigar brands. They pledged to report the stance to all locals as part of the campaign.
The Hamilton Machine Tool strike remains unchanged with slug gers traveling in small groups after the assault on Joe Bell ten days ago. Strikebreakers are shunned by workers, and some have quit the city amid tensions. Much produced work goes to scrap as the firm bears higher costs from strikebreaker employment. Automobile dealers in Chattanooga oppose an eight hour day, calling the demand impracticable.
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