A Song for the Man Who Will Do His Best
A piece praises a man content in work and cheerfully serving in the present, wishing him constant energy and happiness. It transitions to news on English labor pensions, detailing J Graves of Universal Supply Stores Sheffield proposing a private scheme for old age and disability pensions with employee eligibility, contribution rules, and life-long benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
J. , Graves
Universal Supply Stores
Sheffield
J.C. Graves
London
Seventh Avenue
Greene
New York Telegram
Union Veterans Rise in Labor Debates and Reforms
Coverage recalls veteran labor leaders Elderkin and Downey shaping union policy across Chicago and national scenes, noting their roles in the Knights of Labor and International Seamen's Union. It covers recent carpenters vs wood workers arbitration, and child labor reforms in Alabama and South Carolina. Also mentions a proposed monument to Amos Cummings and possible successor to Carroll Wright as labor commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Wood Workers’ International Union
American Federation of Labor
Carpenters
Wood Workers International Union
Flv
P. J. Downey
Buffalo
Inti
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Plantnt Manls
Aniah
Staly
United Brotherhood of Carpentera and Joiners
South
Alabama
Mmilis
South Carolina
Amos Cummings
International Typographical Union
Amon Cummings
Pension Office
Washington
Typographica Temple
Internationa Union
National Capital
Telegraphers Form Commercial Telegraphers Union of America
A Washington arbitration unites the International Union of Commercial Telegraphers and the Order of Commercial Telegraphers under the new Commercial Telegraphers Union of America chartered to affiliate with the American Federation of Labor. About sixty locals with 8000 members join as Percy Thomas J J McDonald become associate presidents with Wilbur Eastlake as grand secretary and treasurer and A G Douglas editor of the Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Union of Commercial Telegraphers
Order of Commercial Telegraphers
Commercial Telegraphers' Union of America
Washington
International Union
J. J. McDonald
Chicago
M. 4. Reidy
Boston
Percy Thomas
Well Known Labor Leaders Elderkin and Powers
Well known figures in the labor world, Thomas J. Elderkin and Richard Powers, once led Chicago labor groups and headed the Trades and Labor Assembly. Powers joined a free labor union in New York in 1863, moved to Chicago in 1872, sailed on the lakes, helped organize the Lake Satan's union in 1877, and aided the American Federation of Labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Elderkin
Richard Powers
Chicago
Old Trades and Labor Assembly
Mr. Powers
Free Labor Union
New York
Lake Satan's Union
American Peteration of Labor
Ite Frat
Unions Must Be Recognizedsay at Hamilton College
President W A Stryker said unions of labor have come to stay and that combination and community of interest are their inherent right They are a fact and a factor They must be recognized and are recognized ever in the address at Hamilton College
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Stryker
Hamilton College
Inflat on Arbitration in Chicago Stockyards Unions
The Packing Trades Council of Chicago says unions will not back members who refuse arbitration in labor disputes with employers. The warning aims to keep peaceful resolutions and prevent escalation in conflicts at the stockyards.
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Packing Trades Council of Chicago
Good Samaritan Medal Honoring Prof von Esmarch Eightieth Birthday
A medal struck by the German Samaritan union honors Prof. von Esmarch on his eightieth birthday. It will be awarded to those who have distinguished themselves in the service of the sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samaritan
Wnion
von Esmarch
Alck
Two Tables Taken For Experimentation By Institution
Experiments to be conducted at the Carnegie Institute laboratory in Naples under Dr Dohrnt and at a second station to be established in the Bermudas. The texts indicate two separate experimental tables are involved in the program.
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Carnegie Institute
Dohrn’t
Naples
Bermudas
Cookery Contest Promotes Family Cooks Prize From Postum
A cooking contest sponsored by Postum Cereal Co. Ltd awards 735 cash prizes totaling 7,500 dollars for improving home meals. Contestants, mainly housewives and young cooks, will prepare everyday dishes and better coffee with Postum and tea. Prizes range from 200 dollars to 5 dollars. no entry fee. Participants to contact Cookery Dept No 349, Postum Cereal Co. Ltd, Bat Creek, Mich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indies
C. W. Post
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Postum
Cookery Dept
Postum Cereal Co. Ltd
Bat Creak
Mich
Merely an Eye to Business and Wireless Echoes
A tobacco factory manager is praised as a philanthropist for installing pianos in workrooms to boost morale. He claims musical rhythm can lift output by up to eighty percent. The piece mulls over silent wireless messages and a century of curiosity about Marconi and early radio theory in a playful tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Kenington Museum
London
Peculiar Accident in Amityville Injures Six Italian Workers
Six Italian workmen were injured when a drill engine backed into a car where they stood relaying Long Inland Railroad tracks in Amityville. A rail fell, trapping several men on the legs. Also noted is a social event titled When They Were Babes where guests matched photos of women as babies to partners at a card table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itallan
Amityville
L. B
Long Inland
Tesla Promises Wireless Electric Locomotives and Ocean Liners
Tesla foresees large promises of electric propulsion drawn from the air for locomotives and ocean liners racing over the sea by wireless telegraphy. The system would draw current inexpensively from the same source, enabling near future use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tesla
Swallows Prove Higher Flight Speed Than Believed
Researchers report a swallow in a berry field reached speeds up to 128 miles per hour, surpassing prior max estimates of sixty miles per hour based on previous experiments at Compeigno and Antwerp. The finding challenges long held views on swallow velocity.
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Compeigno
Antwerp
Syrup of Figs praised as premier family laxative
The article extols Syrup of Figs as the best of family laxatives due to its superior formula and careful manufacturing by the California Fig Syrup Co. It emphasizes worldwide acceptance, physician endorsement, and warns to buy only genuine packs bearing the company name and product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fie Syrup Co
California Fig Syrup Co
Peruna praised by Congressman Wilber and readers
A Cleveland era advertisement collage shows Congressman J F Wilber of Oneonta praising Peruna medicine for colds and catarrh. Testimonies from Julian Weisslitz of Buffalo and C F Given recount rapid relief, with calls to request Hartman’s advice for persistent ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Wilber
Oneonta
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Peruna
Sussex
N. H
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Marcy
Pittsburg
Hegas
Elderkin
Lake Seamen's Union
K. of L
International Seamen's Union
Ohio
Denver
A. F. of L
Chicago Trader and Labor Assembly
Labor Jeaders
Great Britain
Carroll D. Wright
William 8. Waudby
Internationa Typographical Union
United States Department of Labor
Carroll D Wright
Waudby
Ca Department of Labor
Altness
Department
Bright
Dean
Wainwright
Arm of Bones & Wainwright
Pulaski
Dom
United States
Foster Milburn Co
N. Y
Gran Permaniently
Urea Herve
Molian
George
Mabel
Marcon
Wilber
David F. Wilber
Sangerlust
New York City
Dr. Hartman
The
Hartman Sanitarium
Peruea
C. F
Julian Weisslitz
Seneca Street
N. C
Singermuat
Hanger Imt
Attfsrnia Figsrup
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
New York, N
Harguins
Coperty
Iael
the Western Investment CO
EL Reno
Oklanoma
Dommel
Elincoln Importing Horse Company
Lincoln, Swraska
Risch
Perchcross, Shires
AL Sullivan
W. N. Uy
Kansas City
Goen
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