Eight-hour day strikes loom as unions press demands
The Upper Regions firemen back eight-hour day with pledges from factories and the traction company though coal firms may oppose. The United Mine Workers District No. 1 meets at Scranton with 460 delegates from 153 locals to elect officers led by T. D. Nichols against Timothy Hayes. Road work on the Hazleton Wilkesbarre trolley line begins with Keystone Improvement Company advertising bids for 26 miles of track, culverts, and sections. A Poles Huns and Slavs party arrives in Wilkesbarre for mining town assignments amid a wave of labor activity.
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Wilkesbarre
United Mine Workers
Scranton
T. D. Nichols
Nanticoke
Timothy Hayes
Dickson City
Hazleton
Keystone Improvement Company
DoeWitt
Grover'sity Drug Store
Cecilia Woodring
Altoona
William O'Malley
O'Malley
Anapolis Naval Academy
Bureau of Labor of
Minnesota
Picnic and games by Divisions 6 and 19 A O H
On July 20 the Divisions 6 and 19 of the A O H host a picnic and Trish games at the Public park with activities for members and guests.
Line of Investigations Which Indicate Labor Bureau Interest
Labor Commissioner O'Donnell of Minnesota outlines plans for an upcoming triennial report to classify workers, track hours, apprentice ratios, and factory conditions. He cites first aid chest programs, accident reporting, child labor enforcement, and expansion into iron ore mine inspections with aim of medical and safety improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Donnell
Minnesota
Labor Commissioners
St. Louis
Bureau of Labor
Bureau 4&8
St. Paul
Toost
The Trusts and Labor Unite in Defense of People
General von Niemand at the Economic Club argues organized labor is the mighty force defending the people against trusts. He says labor is the main consumer of trust products, and price shifts bind workers to pay, strike, and share windfalls with nonproducers. He contends fair wages sustain equilibrium, while undercompensation fuels battles against monopolies and supports severe anti trust struggle.
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General von Niemand
Economic Club
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Lnbor
Courtesy and labor strikes in Pennsylvania discussed by Casson
The Independent writer Herbert N Casson studies labor questions and argues that lack of courtesy by employers fuels strikes and lawbreaking. He notes unions facing hearings denial and insults provoke violence, while respectful dialogue with union leaders reduces hostility and boodlumism, avoiding life and property damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
The
Independent
Herbert N. Casson
Casson
Foster Township School District Auditors Certify Financial Statement
The auditors state the financial condition shows liabilities in excess of resources and balance in treasurer’s hands. Sworn affidavits by T. G. Argust and Wm. H. Welliver attest to correctness to the best knowledge of the Foster township district auditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eras
Foster Township
T. G. Argust
Gen
le Abt
A Oswald to Close Store Early on Weekdays
Public notice states A Oswald will close his store at 4 o clock each evening from Monday April 15 except Saturdays and pay nights. The notice promotes Kodel Dyspepsia Cure as aiding digestion and nourishment alongside Grover's Cloy drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Oswald
Grover’s Cloy Drug Store
Low Fares to Pan-American Exposition via Lehigh Valley
Five day tickets sold on Tuesdays and Saturdays from Freeland at 7.50 round trip. Day coach tickets available May 1 to Oct 31 for 10.00 round trip, valid on any train except Blick Diamond express. Also includes dubious testimonial and product ad for Kodol Dyspepsia Care through Gravars City drug store.
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Lehigh Valley Railroad
Freeland
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Freeland Tribune
Iso
Tribune Printing Company, Limited
Main Street
Tribune
Tritone Profting Company, Limited
Freeland, PA
Kelper's
Danville
Bloomsburg
Morris
John B. Williams
St. Stanislaus’ Slavonian Catholic Church
Shenandoah
Mark Januskiewitz
Pottsville
Philadelphia and
Reading
Thomas Snsreaky
Shamokin
James Hadesty
Tamaqua
Elmer Boyer
Ocastoria
LSS
LABOR
Ronpul
Abe Ltz
BCHOO
Jon Ald
Edward Boudt
Wecy Aleuel
Margaret Carr
Ns . CT
AY Sens
Lechon Fone
J. Ae
J. A. Alden
Jacob Reisthoftssssee
Ty Institute
USS Phtlce
John Beam
West Middlesex
Gravars City Drug Store
McMenamin’s
South Centre Street
Er DE So
Ee Rt & Sons
Ini Se
Oltos
Jad
E. C. Dewitt & CO
Chicago
Grover’s City Drug Store
Wilkes-Barre
the Record
Wilkes-Banne, Pa
Candy O. Boyle
Jay Centre Street
Valley Railroad
Weatherly
Mauch Chunk
Allentown
Athlehom
Easton
Philadelphia
New York
Sandy Run
White Haven
Pittston
Husseton
Bethlehem
Delano
Mahanoy City
Shemindoah
Wt. Carmel
Ab Lonte
Delany
Mahaney City
Mt. Carmel
West
Maueh Chunk
Alentown
Philadela
Aston
Hobicham
Delano and
Hagle
Holglin Tlwllbur
Cortlandt Street
New York City
Lee
Gildroy
Hasleton
Devawars, Susquehanna and Schuyleill
Drifton
Oneida Junction
Norwood Road
Humboldt Road
Oneida
Keppton
Hazleton Junction
Harwood
Cranberry
Tomhicken
Deringer
Hagleton Junction
Harwood Road
Humboldt Kon Oneida
Sbheppton
Bebe
Ening
Tombicken
Sheppton
Beaver Meadow Rod
Stockton
Hazle Brook
Kekley
Jeddo
Beaver Meadow Road
Bickley
Jedio
Natieton Junction
Tany
P. ER. K
Sunbury
Harrisburg
Pointe Weet
Luther C. Smith, Supe
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