Thorny Path Trodden by English Unions
Chicago Tribune outlines the long arc of English union law from medieval restrictions to the Taff Vale case. It notes how earlier statutes banned wage-raising conspiracies and craft combinations, the mid nineteenth century totem of illegal association, and the 1901 court ruling that shifted liability to unions. It adds the rise of a labor political wing after strikes waned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Taff Vale
Trades Unions
Laborites
Chicago Tribune
Gompers Urges Organizing For Economic Renewal
Samuel Gompers calls the movement to unleash the full vitality of industries under freedom with democracy ruling all effort. He warns the unorganized are powerless and urges uniting the unorganized with the organized to mobilize collective strength for tomorrow’s progress.
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Samuel Gompers
The First Indian Workers Unions and China Labor Ban
The piece notes that India's first regular workers association began in Madras in 1918 and that trades unions formed among textiles railway tramway and printing workers, with the first trades unions congress in October 1920. It adds a Japanese report from April 28 stating that labor unions are forbidden in China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regular
Workers’ Association of India
Madras
China
Early Italian unions win right to organize and strike
In early century you see a hard fought victory for Italian workers gaining the right to organize and to strike. The movement grew to over 8 million trades unionists with agricultural workers forming a large portion of the ranks.
Steady Progression of Labor Movement
The article traces American labor organization from early formations in New York, Boston and other cities beginning in 1803. It notes 1803 as a pivotal year with ship carpenters, caulkers, and tailors organizing and the first industrial strike by New York sailors.
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America
Atlantic
General Trades Unions
New York
Boston
Tailors
First International Labor Union and Early Martyrs
The text traces labor history from New York bakers and Philadelphia boot makers to the sailors strike of 1803 and the 1820 Albany printers strike where terms like rat and scab emerged. It notes the 1850 printers union as the first international labor body and recalls Tolpuddle martyrs James Lovelace George Lovelace Thomas Stanfield James Hammett John Stanfield and James Byrne jailed seventy seven years ago with two Wesleyan preacher farm workers among them.
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New York
Philadelphia
Massachusetts
Albany
Organization of Labor
International
Tolpuddie
Dorsetshire
England
James
George Lovelace
Thomas Stanfield
James Hammett
John Stanfield
James Byrne
Unions Progress in Europe Over Twenty Years
The text notes dramatic growth in trades unions across Europe since the century began, progressing from near infancy amid legal prohibitions to wide organization after the war. By 1922 union membership in 80 countries exceeded 40 million, marking substantial advancement.
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Europe
Leaye
Trades Unions
Power of Labor and Global Influence
The passage asserts labor now shapes public affairs worldwide. It notes Europe reshaping governments, Britain forecasting major economic system changes, and the United States moving toward a course similar to England. The tone emphasizes labor’s rising impact across continents.
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Continental
Europe
Great Britain
United States
Drought Has Hurt Cotton In Texas
Texas reports show the crop made, harvest to be cheap and markets fair. Despite a short season from hot dry weather, prospects remain optimistic with expected normal or above average yields in many areas. Early picking is underway and movement to market should accelerate by September 1 as demand and prices are expected to hold steady.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas
Peeved Comes Up in Monkey Tale of Larry and Snookums
Larry the monkey explains the meaning of peeved to Snookums as they discuss slang and dictionary words. Their scientist master recalls a dinner with old friends who laugh at his monkey specialization, prompting Larry to feel insulted and peeved by the ignorance shown.
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Larry the Monkey
Snookums
Larry
Trade balance improves as exports exceed imports in July
Washington reports a favorable trade balance of 26 million dollars for July, first month since February with exports surpassing imports. July exports reached 301,157,335 while imports were 261,771,881, with gold and silver movements detailed for the month and seven month totals.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
United States
Brazoria County to Sell Drainage and Road Bonds
Brazoria county commissioners court will sell 28000 dollars of drainage bonds for district 9 and 25000 dollars of road bonds for road district 13 on August 27 in Angleton Texas.
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Angleton
Tex
Brazoria County
Bridge Plans Ready for Washita River Crossing
Canadian Texas reports plans for a concrete bridge across the Washita River on the D C C highway. The estimated cost is 30000 dollars. Bids for construction will be opened on September 16.
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Canadian
Tex
Washita River
Corsicana Whiteway Underway on Two Main Streets
Construction has begun on the whiteway for Beaton and Blaventh streets in Corsicana Texas the city’s two principal business thoroughfares.
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Corsicana
Tex
Beaton
Blaventh
Cuticura Soothes Baby Bashes Itch and Burn
Advertisement touts Cuticura products for soothing irritated skin on babies with hot baths using Cuticura Soap followed by Cuticura Ointment and a dusting of Cuticura Talcum. Claims of purity and fragrance noted. price listed as 25c each. The Dentist section appears after.
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the Printers of
Union Printers
Colorado Springs
Gompers
Samuel Gompers’ Modest
Power of Labor
Mary Graham Bonner
Chevrolet
Superior
Sedan
F. O. B. Flint
Mich
Flint
F. C
B. Flint
Chevrolet Motor Company
General Motors Corporation
Detroit, Michigan
Teewape
Troy
Houston
Faultless Starch Company
Kansas City
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