Reconstruction debates and Osborne on jobs in Congress
Special correspondence discusses tensions in the Senate between Democrats and Republicans over seniority and chairmanships, predicting early conferences to unite Republicans for postwar reconstruction. It notes Henry Z. Osborne of California studying reconstruction, urging employment for veterans and a federal program of roads, rivers, harbors, and canals.
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Senate
Osborn
Henry Z. Osborne
California
Congress
Osborne
Osbourne
Care and Repair of Farm Machinery
The article urges farmers to maintain and overhaul equipment during off season. It notes shortages of materials require extending life of gear, land must be ready for bumper crops, and careless machinery wastes profit. Overhauls should occur in inactivity to avoid spring delays and higher repair costs.
Outlook for Building in 1919 Promises Expanded Demand
The 1919 lumber and building trades are expected to improve as restrictions ease and construction rises nationwide. Growth will be stronger in large centers than in small towns and rural areas, with more labor available from shipyards and munition works. Prices may stay high for lumber and building materials though metal will drop. lots will likely rise in value due to foreign demand.
Teamsters Uphold Agreements Against Strike Tactics
Press reports say Teamsters decline to strike over Mooney contracts, insisting unions honor word and rely on courts for disputes. They praise court rule over mob action, aiming to restore labor’s good name.
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Teamsters
Mooney
Mooney Strike Delayed Amid Chicago Convention Doubts
The Mooney strike is delayed pending Chicago convention talks on a nationwide strike. Observers say the delay reflects unpopularity among workers and reluctance from many San Francisco unions to back Mooney without a new trial, influencing other districts.
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San Francisco
Mooney
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