Live For the Living and Union Drives Across the Pacific
An editorial blend discusses a reported spiritual pledge for living to honor the dead, then shifts to labor organizing. It notes express messengers joining the Railway Expressmen’s Union in Chicago with over 200 members and argues this benefits workers and companies. It critiques a suggested National Association of Painters, Decorators and Paperhang ers as doomed to undermine existing unions, while mentioning the Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paperhang ers. A Pacific coast federation proposal aims to unify unions across Oregon Washington and California without breaking AFL ties, seeking a standardized working day and wage minimum in shipbuilding and related trades.
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Chicago
National Association of Painters
Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators
New York
Edward Devere
James E. Mitchell
R. T. Waldron
Pacific Coast
American Federation of Labor
Oregon
Necessity in Union for Workers Rights
The article argues that trade unionism arises from real social needs as owners consolidate natural resources and transportation. It cites E. H. Gary of the steel trust boasting vast coal, iron, railways, and ships to claim laborers face worsening conditions, forcing collective action. The piece cites the Chicago Record-Herald as the source.
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E. H. Gary
The
Steel Trust
Chicago Record-Herald
Leads Union to Victory by Women Boxmakers Strike
Miss Henrietta Craft heads a Chicago Hox Makers Union of mostly girls who walked out for higher pay. After weeks of protests and arrests for assaults on nonunion boxmakers, the union won recognition and a slightly smaller wage increase. Cigarmakers report strong year under George W. Perkins with 41,000 members, 120 strikes, 105 successes, and rising union label demand.
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Union
Henrietta Craft
Chicago
Hox Makers’ Union
George W. Perkins
The
Cigarmakers' International Union
International Union
Union Spirit in Chicago and Expressment Union Rise
The Railway Expressment Union and its ties to the American Federation of Labor drew talk among express company employees in Chicago last summer. The aim was to organize depot workers and clerks for improved efficiency across several express companies at railroad depots. The movement broadened quickly, spreading to wagons platforms depots and trains.
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Union
Chicago
Railway ‘Expressment Union
American Federation of Labor
Organiza I
Cigar Makers International Gains Inroads Into Tampa Union
The Resistencia cigar workers union in Tampa Florida with thousands of members plans to amalgamate with the Cigar Makers International and operate under its laws and charter. The move would place control of Tampa trade under the international union as efforts extend to Key West.
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Cigarmakers’ International
South
Tampa
Fla
Resistencia
Key West
Proposed Labor Temple in Los Angeles
President Zoroaster of the Federal Labor Union of Los Angeles offers to donate a tract for a labor temple to the Central Council of Labor. The offer is under consideration for three months while fundraising and building plans are pursued.
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Zoroaster
Federal Labor Union of
Los Angeles
Cal
Central Council of Labor
Frocks and accessories for the fair season crowd
Fashion notes describe raw edged ruches for plain silk fabrics curing labor in dressmaking. Toques in Persian style and fur shapes, chiffon muffs and ferns, embroidered chiffons for winter gowns, white braids hats with Chantilly drapings, and new gloves and hats. Also tips on copper compounds for metals, cooking methods, and a modern epergne return.
Washable Gloves Offer Varied Styles and Prices
Washable gloves come in many styles this season. Glove prices range from two dollars per pair for premium white and yellow chamoi gloves to about half that for more affordable options.
The Latest Ideas From Paris Button Brooches In La Vort Ware
Iridescent button rows create a brilliant effect for evening sowns with brassy brooches in La Vort ware. The text notes heavy materials and softalkas for diaphanous fabrics, reflecting fashion trends from Paris.
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Paris
Fashions In Mufts Shift To Taba And Talla Styles
Muffs now favor taba and talla with full fat aquare shapes. The ornamented muffs resemble foot warmers for the carriage but remain notably comfortable.
Senate Sessions on Cubas Treaty and House Currency Bid
The Senate held two brief executive sessions on the Cuban reciprocity treaty. Senator Cullom, chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, stated the treaty’s aims while Senator Bacon sought amendments. The request to publish amendments was denied. The week ahead includes the Fowler currency bill, with debates and rapid advancement in appropriations. District of Columbia day, judiciary committee focus, and various measures loom, while the anti trust bill is deferred.
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Senate
Benator Cullom
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Benator Bacon
Foreign Relations Committee
Cullom
Mans of Gyurés
United States
Cubs
District of Columbia
Committee On Judiciary
House Committee On Agricuture
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Foraker
House
Alaska
Senate Committee On Commerce
Henry McCall
New Orleans
McCall
Root
Senate Military Committee
Congress
Chaffee
Ching
Rootlaa
Regular Army
National Guard
Fort Sam Houston
Tex
Fort Douglas
Lon
Nacimiento Ranch
California
Cochrane
St Joseph
Representative Crompacker
Indiana
Indianola
Miss
Committee On Post Offices
Perkins
Secretary of War
Quartermaster's Department
Littlefield
Maines
Overstreet
Powerm
Massachusetts
Judeciary
Judiciary Committee
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Hendietta Cft
Tin Piste Workers’ International Union
Powell
Persia
Amart
Venice
Dreem
Congressional
Perkins Haa
Harry A. Langstall
Portsmouth
N. H
Riveraldo Indian School
C. T
First National Bank of Mexico
Postof Ics
House Committee
House Judiciary Committee
Department of Justice
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