The Labor Question and the Strike Debate
A wide discussion on labor versus capital notes the power of organized labor in strikes and the limits of remedy. It cites wage levels and purchasing power, calls for lawful action by workers, and assesses reactions from The New York Post and other papers while warning against overreach and urging prudence in future measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoe
Lyons Iirror
New York G Post
Tny City
Mr. Ea
New York Sun
Knights of Labor
Davenport Democrat
Indianapolis Journal
Rep
New York Evening Post
Texas Pacific
Knights
Missouri Pacific ix
Manufactuu Gonttul Ol le Em Pieyes al Ure Company
Prohibition debate shapes railroad injury reform
The piece argues for shared responsibility between railroads and employees and suggests a mutual aid fund to cover injuries, reducing excessive damages and litigation. It cites a Des Moines area case and notes broader calls for accountability and safety in labor relations, plus a LeMars proclamation enforcing liquor bans and a reward for incendiarism tied to a congressman’s house fire.
Labor unrest and arbitration as cure for boycotts
An editorial argues boycott is a false cure for labor strife and urges arbitration, citing a railroad commission model. It warns that universal boycott would injure both workers and employers, and suggests balanced organization of capital and labor to prevent disasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turing
United States
Railroad Commission
Knights of Labor chief Powderly orders halt to strikes
Grand Master Powderly condemns strikes by Knights of Labor as harmful to the order and urges resolution through nonaction. He halts new member initiation, warns of possible leadership changes, and argues capital can organize as labor does, risking disorganization if the policy continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaster Dowderly
Knights of Labor
Hay
Powderly
Knights
Bill risks manufacturers with all employe injuries
Senator Knight of Dubuque proposes section 7 making every manufacturer or employer responsible for any injury to an employee caused by an employee’s act. Des Moines protests call it radical injustice, arguing fault should lie with negligent operators, not distant proprietors or railroads, who cannot control every action of workers or guarantee safety in all situations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S Tan
T le
Senate
Knight
Dubuque
Des Moines
Unu Lc Iy
Minight
Dani Ee
Lim
Haullton Co
Indies
New York State
Webster City
Ten
Elsworth
Helle Brown
Mir Huck
A. Brown
Beck
Walline
Rev
A. Brown, of Alls~ Worth
Marita
Beginning of the End as Governors Call In Troops
Missouri Texas Avkanian and Kansas governors issue proclamations to suppress the strikes and defend law and order. Troops ready to enforce measures as rail traffic halts and factories face material shortages. The strike wave disrupts business nationwide and prompts a swift, decisive crackdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Texas
Avkanian
Kansas
Ian
Patents Granted to Iowa Citizens in Week Ended
A summary of patent grants reported for Iowa residents in the past week. Includes inventors such as D A Snow Co patent lawyers and others like J C Gilman Eldora and W McMullin Ade. Mentions objects from gar bage destroyer to corn planter and railway ties with listed locations Cedar Rapids Eldora and Brighton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowa
Tims
D. A. Snow & Co
U. 5
Wiashington
D. C
Brown
Newton
T. Slate
Alta
J. C. Gilman
Eldora
J. Heacock
Brighton
J. Stubbs
Mr. Pleasant
W. McMullin
Ade
Corn Planter
T.S. Metcalf
Cedar Rapids
Printer's Ynam
Lb. Warren
Waucoma
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Thoreday
Mecclelland, Beiter
LeMars
Des Moines Register
Congressman Strable
Washington
Styuble
M. A. Moorn
Ledtars
Boards of Supervisors
Proifit
Ultl
Orphans’ Home
Wade
Marshalltown
Boone
Burlington
Mason City
McGregor
Ottumwa
Suc City
Seu
J. A. Malom
Lisa McQlual
Springs
Polk County
Georgia
Tennessee
Indiana
Nashville
Chattanooga
Malum
Cuicsgo
Cunrvano
Pee LI
Arya
Salppini
Shiba
Lina County
Baener
Wolf
West Ouput
Josueh Moormead
Towa
UDR
Erreur Conner
Lin County
A.M. Mekeel
Justus M. St. John
Cupar Raps, Towa
Cavell
Promps
Faeiimes
Wr Puff
Rhr Rouse
Brussels
Devendore & Mann
M. Ottmar
First Avenue
Bever's Block
G. A. Ohler
Ealer
North First Street
Iowa
M. E Miner
Deale IN
First Street
Fifth Avenue
Oscar Solomon
Abby
Witten
State Street
Chilenen
Will Viele
Roaut Ih
Gracie
Tord
Recos
Twu
Ito
Repture
Dr. H. Church
Cody
Rapids
Gage
Drs. Todd & Greene
Cieoraxton
Ali
Southern Hotel
TUR
Cedar Rapids Business College
Kegley
Bar Kose
Irorouca
Fourth Ave
Agueirn
WilLetoh
Agenta
Spire Tineauty
Bortugys
Haraart
City
Hastings & Allen
Tracey
Ark
Atere
ALLEN
New Alcina
Keck Medical Infirmary
Davenioni
Ducet
Aban
Linash
Pildeuts
Mayryn
Cadar Rapids
Sandy
Cental Liltmva
Specimen Letters
Fyowa
Lele
Plaine
Birewe
Walter Republigan
Dr. Brg
Kennett ¢Ediey Mantel
Grouley
Busta
Lake Mage
Greene Bros
South Second St
North Second St
Cedar Rapids Toprovement Co
Lota Ind. C. Young
Simmons O& Pope
Socel
Thyelfth
Tve Sory
Coe College
Sae
Waren
Alerchand
Wien
Braska
Lowe
Linn
Tami
Jeroy Fenedd
Maluneo Wit
Houwe
House and Son
Nebraska
Towa County
St. Rt. Denot and
Wood
He Indy
Keck
Cedar Thipida
Euk
Taowentoy
Dhe
Tenables
Rake
Mure
MR OG Eldar
Wits Gta
Dire
Logan County
Lincoln
Eancoln
Tay
Reels
Keele
Ruany
Noah
John Vans
Olga Mancodle
Sebraska Land
Quincy
Til
Fourteenth
York Streets
Guiney
Get
Mather
Mry. Keek
May Lusbabd
Vay
Pranic Webber
Mabel
Saxkity
Een Gd
Bo Bat
North Second Street
Cedar
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