Federation of Labor Meeting Report
The federation of labor leaders convened amid concerns over influence and the so called invisible government by organized dollars. Delegates debated political spending and the impact on workers.
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10 Nov 1913
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Monroe News Star in Monroe, Louisiana
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1913
Page
1
Labor federation blasts N A M as invisible government
At the Seattle convention the Executive Council of the AFL attacks the National Association of Manufacturers. It accuses lobbyists of high salaries and anti labor efforts, calls the NAM the worst mercenary group, and urges wider distribution of the lobby hearings. The report also urges a Bureau of Labor Safety and immigration scrutiny as Panama Canal openings prompt policy debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty Associated Press
Seattle
Executive Council
American Federation of Labor
Congressional Lobby
M. M. Mulhall
National Association of Manufacturers
United States
Insular
Federal Industrial Relations Commission
Board of Mediation and Conciliation
Senate
House
Congress
National Association
Nation
Panama Canal
Pacific Coast
Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Safety
Labor Federation Calls for Reform and International Peace
A convention report urges remedial legislation including an eight hour day and safety measures. It highlights unemployment relief via road work and supports international peace, while noting contempt of court sentences for President Gempers and officials. The federation backs health, compensation, arbitration, and railway safety proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gempers
Mitchell
Morrison
Dec Cring
District Court of Appeals
Organization of Labor
Alout
Stiv
Peteral Bureau of Health
Jewish People Select New Rabbi
Rabbi Z. R. Pollak of Niagara Falls New York was elected minister of the J n a i Israel congregation by acclamation for a two year term. The 25 year old graduate of Hebrew Union College with degrees from the University of Cincinnati was praised for his work with his Niagara Falls congregation and the Monroe Jewish community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. R. Pollak
Niagara Falls
N. Y
J'nai Israel
Rabbi Pollak
Hebrew Union College
Univeristy
Cincinnati
Rabi Pollak
Monroe
London installs new Lord Mayor Bowater succeeds Burnett
London reports the installation of Sir Thomas Van Sitart Bowater as the new Lord Mayor, replacing Sir David Burnett. The procession from the Guildhall to the Law Courts featured elaborate decorations and orderly crowds. Bowater, 51, Manchester born, runs a paper firm and aims to promote outdoor sports and the Olympic Games during his term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Thomas van Sitart Bowater
David Burnett
Guildhall
Law Courts
Victoria Embankment
Metropolitan Police
Thomas Bowater
Manchester
Court of Common Council
Huerta Seems Indifferent to Demands
Report from the capital states general Huerta shows no rush to answer the latest demands as tensions rise. No immediate reply appears forthcoming from the Mexican leader amid mounting pressure from foreign powers.
Mexico Watches Washington as Relations With U S Teeter Toward Crisis
Mexico City reports strained ties with the United States as Huerta delays, notes threaten Congress revocation, and Washington weighs possible stern measures. Diplomats await President Wilson and Secretary Bryan signals amid divergent local opinions on intervention and future elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Mexico
United States
Washington
Lind
Huert
Huerta
Wilson
Congress
Hueva
Northern Rebellion Draws Zapata Adherents At Luncheon
Thousands of followers of Zapata, famed for cruelties, attend a gathering linked to the northern rebellion. Admiral Pearl Von Hintze, the German minister, was hosted by Mr Lind at a Sunday luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zapata
Pearl von Hintze
Lind
Wilson holds embargo on arms and Huerta stance continues
President Wilson indicated no plan to recognize the Mexican Constitutionalists or lift the embargo on arms shipments. No response from Huerta to the US list communication yet, and no deadline set for a reply. Huerta's diplomatic statement aligns with published accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Huerta
United States
Congress Oy
Mexico
U S Refuses to Recognize Huerta Regime
Ambassador Page formally informed the British foreign office that the United States will not recognize Huerta or his acts. The note marks a diplomatic stand amid the Mexican political crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Congress
United States
Huerta
Wilson
London
Foreign Office
Wilson weighs Mexican crisis as Huerta regime endures
President Wilson spent Sunday on the Mexican problem meeting with Senators Borah and McCumber and Secretary Bryan. Officials expect rapid developments and a likely US move to refuse recognition of Huerta and any acts by the coming Huerta congress, while backing legally constituted governments and repudiated loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Borah
McCumber
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Bryan
Huerta
United States
Senate Foreign Relations ‘Committee
Huerca
State Debe Amendment Prepared for Convocation Members
A proposal titled State Debe Amendment is ready to be presented to members of the conventional convention. The document outlines changes to state governance and calls for formal consideration by delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Convera
Serial Bonds Favored for State Debt Refinancing
TheLouisiana Board of Liquidation advances a plan to issue serial bonds up to fifty years, and short term notes up to two years at over five percent. The plan shifts debt from existing ponds to notes and bonds, with premiums, sinking fund, and tax adjustments to fund retirement and engraving costs. The governor and state officials sign off, with sale and redemption rules outlined and emphasis on par sales and timely calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Liquidation
News-Star
Baton Rouge
Free School Fund
Seminary Fund
Agricultural and Mechanical College Fund
Board of Liquidation of
Board of Audit and Exchanges
Hall
New Orleans
New York
Chicago
Board of Liquidation Authority
Former Governor Blanchard Elected President of Convention
Newton C. Blanchard was unanimously elected president as Chief Justice Breaux administered the oath. Delegates from Avoyelles Orleans Assumption Calcasieu Iberia Rapides attended while four were absent. Blanchard urged honoring the state's debt and pledged to preserve the state's good name and credit as $1,108,200 in bonded debt matures January 1 next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton C. Blanchard
Breauy
Supreme Court
J. W. Jeffrson
Avoyelles
Charles J. Theard
Orleans
John Marks
Assumption
J. &. Joffrson
Joseph Voetgle
C. D. Moss
Calcasieu
Walter J. Burke
Iberia
J. W. Alexander
Rapides
Breaux
Herbert
Ed. Keiser
LaSalle
J. M. Kennedy
East Carroll
John D. Nix
Placide Montte
Came
Ron, Montte
Hall
Blanchard
Annual tax levy aligned with last assessment changes
An annual tax will be levied to produce an amount equal to the special tax set in the article, based on the assessment from the preceding year. The article’s provisions operate automatically and without further action.
Cotton Industry Ranks Seventh in Value in 1909
The cotton mill industry produced over 625 million dollars in 1909, ranking third by output and seventh by value of goods, with employment rising more in the South. Massachusetts leads, followed by North Carolina and South Carolina in importance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
United States
South
North
Massachusetts
North Carolina
South Carolina
Snow storm in east causes heavy losses and transport disruption
A Saturday snow storm centered over the lower lakes cripples wire communication and rail service from Chicago to New York. Many towns lose lines and trains run late. Dartmouth fans travel far to see games while West Point Soldiers show little sign of breaking Navy’s streaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Lower Lakes
Chicgo
New York
Cleveland
West Point
Navy
Cotton men anxious over proposed reform measures
Cotton industry figures express concern about planned reforms, arguing impacts on prices and export power. Industry leaders from major mills warn of potential disruptions to supply chains and market stability if changes proceed.
New York Cotton Exchange Weighs Futures Legislation
Members of the New York Cotton Exchange fear winter session bills could curb trading. Debate splits brokers between opposing measures and calls for study, with some favoring reforms from within the exchange. A Clarke amendment response from Southern constituents influences views. hearings proceed under committee led by Luitpold Mendebaum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Clarke
South
Congress
New York
New York Cotton Exchange
Luitpold Mendebaum
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Meney
Cotton Exchange
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