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Asquith Meets East End Workers on Wage Struggles
Premier Asquith hears accounts from East End workers about low pay long hours and poor conditions. Women describe cigarette packing clothing work and bringing home little for family. A local meeting highlights wage pressures and calls for relief measures.
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Listena
East End
London
East Zina
Canada
Poebu Cos
Asquith
Bose
Jam Factory
Beeawee
Snewlin Fron & Foreman
Elewh