Critics Warn of Outdated Buses and Cramped Transit in Hit Town
Citizens and business leaders denounce the Citizens' Coach Company for buying aging buses and imposing a push and shove system. Down downtown merchants report bus crowds, while calls grow to replace the flawed transit with a better, safer service and functional traffic controls amid rising flood and river navigation concerns.
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Cue Coach Company
St. Leportation Company
de Se
Tnew Bumner
Citizens’ Coach Company
Ilktown
St Louis
Cilsens Coach Company
AFL leader calls united fight against Taft Hartley Act
Washington scene as AFL leaders pledge a three front offensive against the Taft Hartley Act. Joseph A. Padway outlines the act’s drastic effects while Green vows to defend members’ rights in contracts and to mobilize politically to defeat pro act lawmakers. The executives pledge rank and file protests and resist a general nationwide strike, with continued discussion on page four.
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Washington, D. C
AFL New Conference
Green
John le
Levis
Harry C Bates
G. M. Bugniazet
Wiliam Doherty
Treasur
George Meany
AFL
Lam
Labor Press To Hold Convention In San Francisco
The International Labor Press plans its sixth annual convention on October 4 2017 at the St Francis Hotel in San Francisco California A special committee led by Vice-President Frank X Martel of the Detroit Labor News will review the labor press and report to the AFL executive council Findings could lead to a Great Charter for the Labor Press Only recognized labor newspapers may join the International Labor Press Association The Labor World is listed among its members
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International Labor Press
St. Francis Hote
San Francico
California
Frank X. ‘Martel
Detroit
Labor News
American Federation of Labor
Marte
Labor
International Labor Press Association
Labor World
Space Available To Hold Small Meetings
The Faulstich building, owned by mer Faulstich, offers space for small group meetings. The venue seats approximately persons and is accessible to unions or other organizations seeking a stable meeting hall.
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Faulstich
Mer Faulstich
Alton Citizens Committee Replies on Displaced Persons Debates
A letter to Labor World questions funding for displaced persons DP programs and the National Committee. It argues money came from personal gifts none from organizations, suggests proof is difficult, and notes taxpayer costs while urging support for aiding DP self sufficiency. It raises concerns about motives and accountability.
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Alton Citizens Committee
Labor Day Parade Call from Bartenders and Waitresses
Bartenders and Waitresses Local No. 243 urged members to actively participate in the Labor Day parade marking the 80th anniversary of the Ale on Trades and Labor Assembly. President SXRL Donels urged a strong turnout to demonstrate union strength in a vital conflict with its foes.
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Wererntn
Ale ‘On Trades and Labor Assembly
Sxrl Donels
Bartenders & Waitresses
Merchants Warned Over Unofficial Labor Day Ads
The Alton notice cautions merchants about unapproved Labor Day advertisements and brief contact from unnamed organizers. It urges verification and directs buyers to contact Theo Sheppard, secretary of the ton Trades and Labor Assembly, by telephone for information.
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Eseaasharks
Theo
Sheppard
Th Ton Trades and Labor Assembly
Wisdom That Reserse Se Smemnd Quote by John Rukia
A fragmentary moral maxim crediting prosperity to wisdom and wealth. The line attributes the greatest good to prudent guidance and fortunate living, reflecting a touched quotation tone from an unnamed source.
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Johi Rukia
Bishop Sheil Condemns Labor Bill As Weapon to Hamstring Unions
Miwaukee ILNS reports Most Rev Ber Bishop of Chicago denounces a labor bill as a weapon to hamstring unions. He warns against return to absolutism in business and accuses certain elites of cheering to push workers behind barriers of free enterprise. He labels American Communists as spiritual cousins to totalitarianism.
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Sheil
Miwaukee
ILNS
Bishop Shell
AVC
Reactione l
Barriade
Shell ‘Lared
Manufacturers Violate Federal Food and Drug Laws Again
The Food and Drug Administration charged several manufacturers with unsafe or misrepresented products. Cases include 2100 cans of baby food short of weight, decomposed eggs shipments, irradiated evaporated milk concerns, and adulterated Royal Crown Cola. Government actions seek penalties and corrective measures amid ongoing enforcement efforts.
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Drug Administration
Siapp Baby Food Company
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Swift and Company
Food Drug Administration
Chambersburg
Pennsylvania
Baltimore
Fireproof Storage Co
Knoxville
Tennessee
North Carolina
Royal Crown ‘Cola
New Beverage (Nevada) Company
Roy
Crown Cola
What Next Pete Ereatemies and Se Sees
Fragmentary OCR item mentions Pete Ereatemies and Se Sees with coats unclear. Readable words indicate a brief item or notice but essential facts are unreadable. This summary preserves the names and the ambiguous context as a compact blurb.
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Pete
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Ieee
Drug stores sign contracts with locals in Wood River area
Drug firms in Wood River and surrounding towns, including East Aston Hartford and Roxana, signed union contracts with Retail Clerks Local 149 and Bartenders and Waitresses Local 243. Two stores, Fulp's Drug Store and Gimmy's Drug Store, were omitted in error but they also joined both locals at the same time as others.
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World
Wood River
East Aston
Hartford
Roxana Trea
Fulp
Wood Riveer
Gimmy
Cart Fulp
Leon Gimmy
Hetail
Races Set for July 20th at Alton Regatta
Forty entrees expected from six clubs as the Alton Regatta plans July 20. Prizes total $500 with trophies donated by Wittel's Sports Store Lyons Clothing Store and Kramer Electric Company. Events include inboard runabout and hydroplane classes over one mile courses. KWK radio announcer Ed Wilson will narrate the running commentary drawing local civic support from E C Kramer and the Alton Motor Boat Club.
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Th Aston Motor Boat Club
Wittel’s
Lyons Clothing Store
Kramer Electric Company
Alton
Ea Wilson
KWK
Mutus
E. C. Kramer
Prize for best statement in Labor World readers letters
Readers are asked to express themselves frankly on any public matter. Five dollars will be paid to the person or persons submitting the best statement on a penny post card or letter. Post-cards and letters will be judged on merit and facts.
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News Star
Labor World
Bosses’ Trickery and Terror Against Unions Exposed
A report recounts manipulation by employers to break strikes, including staged fires and hiring a criminal to provoke violence. It details tactics used by a governor tied to suppression efforts, with strong references to non-union pressures and pay abuses during labor unrest.
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