Carmen Reelect W. D. Mahon To A Thirty Fifth Year
W. D. Mahon of Detroit was reelected president of the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employees to begin his 35th year in that role. W. B. Fitzgerald of Detroit was reelected first vice president for his tenth year, with L. D. Bland of Chicago as treasurer. Seattle, Washington, was chosen for the 1929 convention. Four delegates to the AFL convention were Bland, Shea, Anderson, and Wepner.
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Birmingham
Ala
W. D. Mahon
Detroit
Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway
W. B. Fitzgerald
L. D. Bland
Chicago
Seattle
Wash
American Federation of Labor
P. J. Shea
Scranton
Gust Anderson
Portland
Ore
W. Wepner
Newark
N. J
Unions Favor Conciliation and Arbitration Say U S Bureau
Washington reports a new U S Bureau of Labor Statistics bulletin on trade agreements refutes the claim unions prefer strikes. It states unions seek conciliation first and arbitration only after failed conciliation. It notes eight hour days and forty four hour weeks in several trades, overtime rules, minimum wage language, apprenticeship provisions, and other union matters.
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Washington
United States Bureau of Labor Statistics
Yellow Dog Contract Attacks Gain Steam Across States
Philadelphia delegates launch a drive against the yellow dog contract saying detectives and strikebreakers aid employers to bar union membership. William Smith notes the 1917 Hitchman Coal Co case upheld the contract as lawful. Washington discussion centers on a Republican-Progressive bloc led by Nye and Norris to back farm relief and dam bills.
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William Smith
United States Supreme Court
Hitchman Coal Company
Coal Company
Nye
North Dakota
Norris
Nebraska
Boulder Dam
Senate
Coal strike urged by limelighters in Illinois
Tenver reports linelike promoters press Colorado miners to strike against Colorado Fuel and Iron Company with ties to a unionist movement. Company agents back the push via a seemingly legitimate union, while gunmen are described as revolutionists.
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W. W
Tenver
LW. Wes
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Judge Modifies Drastic Injunction Against Striking Miners
United Mine Workers officials report changes to the injunction in the Eastern Ohio strike case. Judge Hough at Steubenville narrowed limits on pickets, allowing three per post and English speaking pickets within 700 yards of mines, with restricted signs and no intimidation.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
Ohio
District 6
Hough
United States District Court
Steubenville
Twe Hall
Tealhty
Maly
Ue Apts Com
Ohio National Guard
Donahey
Twisting politics and fears of tax death shaping State help
The piece reflects concern that tax policy and territorial influence threaten reform. It notes administrative control in the Beate and the role of Progressive Senators who are pressured to align with the White House team, amid delicate political maneuvering and fears about dangerous blocs.
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Wiford iv
Sato
Congress
Out-Of-Workers in Florida Warned by Central Labor Union
A fragmented Florida notice from the Central Labor Union warns workers to avoid circulars promising easy employment. It cautions against charity schemes and urges adherence to proper channels to secure work, stating unions will not guarantee jobs.
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Palm Beach
Pla
Central Labor Union
Labor
Farm values tumble as Washington reports altered prices
The article notes a drop in farm values with Washington facing shifts in land values and farm outputs. It cites prewar baselines and postwar levels, indicating values around 117 to 1020 percent of those baselines, reflecting broad economic changes for agriculture and related helpers.
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Washington
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International Labor News Service
International Association of Machinists
Amalgamated
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Los Angeles
Machinists’ Association
Street Car Mens’ Union
Boston
Boston Transit
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
George L.berry
International Printing Pressmen's and Assistants’ Union
Hamilton
True Blue Grocers
C. Schnapp H. Bacon
High St
Louis Henes N. W. Cor
Heaton
R C. Kirn & CO
Campbell
GEO
Custer Central Ave
Hanover
J. Lipphardt
Elvin Ave
Fred Ae Port Union
Ray Schwein
East Avenue
Carl Mueller
Front St
G. Schroder
Chestnut
Fred Schneider & Son
Stitlinger Bros
Main St
Vth
Ludlow
Barnhorn Bros. Woodlawn
Logan
Petzold
Kahn Ave
Monarch Grocery
2Nd
Dayton Sts
Steinecker
Grand Boulevard
Baecker Bros
Hanover Sts
Wittman
Greenwoodes Ave
Burkey's
Richard Graf
W. N
Unions AT Peace
William Green
Progressive Bloc
U.S. Senate
Philadelphia
American Federation of Full
New York
Ernest E. L. Hamner
Bronx Supreme Court
Jersey
New Coats
Dorebloom
Kasha
The
Robinson-Schwenn Co
Kotex
Bloea
Out-Of-Works
Florida
Kroehler
Chase Velma
Krebs
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