Metal Trades Defies Machinists Union in Policy Statement
The National Metal Trades Association issued a formal declaration rejecting the International Association of Machinists. It asserts employers will run shops their own way, reject strikes, set wages and methods, and reserves arbitration only for unresolved issues. A June 11 meeting will address further action. The IAM convention opens in Toronto with possible questions for President James O Connell.
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National Metal Trades’ Association
International Association of Machinists
Henry F. Devens
National Association
Chicago
Devens
George H. Warner
Machinists
Gilsev House
Toronto
James O’connell
O Connell Reports Broad Support for Machinists Strike
President O Connell of the International Machinists Association says reports from across the United States favor the machinists strike. He adds he proposedRefer decision on the dispute to the International Board of Arbitration after meeting the Metal Trades Administrative Council on May 11 in New York, but the bosses claimed the issue was local and beyond their authority.
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Toronto
Ontario
O'Connell
International Machinists’ Association
United States
National Metal Trades
O’connell
Administrative Council of the Metal Trades
New York
International Board of Arbitration
No Effort by Chicago Manufacturers in Strike Deadlock
Chicago date line reports no effort by local manufacturers to fill strikers’ places. A Chicago Machinery Manufacturers Association meeting at the Great Northern Hotel considered a uniform action amid a deadlock with machinists. Some large firms had signed agreements, weakening the local position, while others denied compromises. the International Association of Machinists insists the strike will continue until victory.
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Chicago
Chicago Machinery Manufacturers’ Association
Great Northern
H. W. Hoyt
Gates Iron Works
International Association of Machinists
Machinists District No 15 Endorse Work Stoppage Threat
Executive Board met at 69 St Mark s Place with delegates from ten unions. They received the Manufacturers' Association ultimatum and pledged to fight the issue to a finish, potentially staying out through the Summer. About 80 percent of local workers are on nine hours pay under the old rate, with more shops expected to join in two weeks.
Central car shops strike over nine hour day wage dispute
In Depew New York four hundred fifty workers from the New York Central car shops walked out. About 360 to 370 were machinists with the rest machinists helpers. They demand higher wages to reflect the nine hour day adopted last March. Central had conceded the nine hour day but did not raise wages. Also Birmingham Alabama saw Alabama Great Southern Railroad machinists strike to press the same nine hour demand.
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Buffalo
N. Y
New York Central
Depew
Central
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama Great Southern Railroad
Crocker-Wheeler Hires Non-Union Workers in Newark
Newark June 1 report says the Crocker-Wheeler Electric Company has secured non union workers at its plant. The development adds tension to ongoing labor relations as the company seeks to advance production.
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Newark
N. J
Crocker-Wheeler Electric Company
Ampere plant hires non union workers amid strike
The Amere works reopens with non union machinists after placing sleeping cots and cooking utensils in the factory. About 500 striking employees are stirred as 32 detectives guard the shop. Dr Wheeler says former workers may return on employer terms, while union leaders demand ten hours pay for nine.
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Ampere
Wheeler
la A
Plainfield strike eased as plant grants nine hour day
Plainfield New Jersey June 1 The aluminum plate and press works led by Superintendent J W Leary ended tension by offering a nine hour day with ten hours pay. The shop employs 130 machinists easing a prolonged strike.
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Plainfield
N. J
J. W. Leary
No Strikes for Another Year Iron Molders’ Union News
The Iron Molders' Union of North America announced that its annual no-strike agreement, effective May 1, will extend for another year unless either side gives 30 days notice before April 1. William A. Perrine stated the conference board will follow the old terms, maintaining peace for about 45,000 iron molders in New York and vicinity.
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Iron Molders’ Union of
North America
William A. Perrine
Iron Molders’ Conference Board
New York
Iron Molders
Tunnel Strike Nearing End as Riveters May Return
The tunnel workers' walkout seemed near settlement with some men returning to work. Ira Shaler's crew resumed duties while riveters outside the federation plan await a signed agreement. Walking delegates will notify unions along the tunnel line to end the strike once the accord is signed.
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Ira Shaler
Central Federated Union
Paper Mill Strike Shuts Down Major Holyoke Plants
Two thousand workers in Holyoke strike after union orders sweeping all American Writing Paper Company, Chemical Paper Company Newton, Franklin, Excelsior, Parsons, Hampshire, Carew, and related mills. Only Whiting and Valley mills grant demands. Textile firms given to Monday to respond. Germania Mills and Farr Alpaca Company expected to settle amicably.
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Holyoke
Mass
Eagle Lodge of Paper Makers
American Writing Paper Company
Chemical Paper Company
Ewton, Paper Company
Franklin Paper Company
Excelsior Paper Company
Parsons Paper Company
Hampshire Paper Company
Carew Paper Company
South Water Falls
Whiting Paper Company
Valley Paper Company
Germania Mills
Farr Alpaca Company
Farm job offer targets married couples in New York
James R. Del Vecchio of Tennessee Farm Company seeks married couples from New York to work on Tennessee and Kentucky farms. He will fund transport and provide housing, fuel, and seeds. Wages vary by month from 75 cents to $1 per day. Single men may earn $10 monthly with lodging. Superintendent Blair reports several similar letters offering work.
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James R. del Vecchio
Tennessee Farm Company
Louisville
Blair
Department of Outout Poor
New York
Tennessee
Kentucky
del Vecchio
Stephen Child
Castleton Corners
S. I
Mr. Child
Strike Forces NJ Central Shops Move to Reading
Wilkes Barre Penn June 1 Officials of the Central Railroad of New Jersey threaten to close their Ashley shops and shift all repair work to Reading shops of the Reading Railroad. General Superintendent Thomas warned that if the 800 striking workers do not return by Monday the Ashley shops will close indefinitely. The strike committee says the move was a tactic to pressure men back to work.
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Jersey Central
Wilkesbarre
Penn
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Ashley
Reading Railroad
Reading
Thomas
Railroad seeks protection for non union machinists
Wilkesbarre dispatch reports Lehigh Valley Railroad Superintendent Keith asked Philadelphia Mayor Nichols for protection for non union machinists brought to town. He says yard crowds of breaker boys harass them each evening and the workers are subjected to stones.
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Philadelphia
Wilkesbarre
Keith
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Nichols
Cincinnati Marble Workers Strike for Higher Wages
Cincinnati marble workers total about 450 went on strike today in Cincinnati demanding higher wages.
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Cincinnati
Daughters of the American Revolution Hold New Jersey Meeting
The annual DAR social meeting opens in Sea Girt with delegates from all twenty nine NJ chapters. State Regent Miss E Ellen Batcheller presides at a noon reception with several New York and Connecticut chapter officers in attendance. Mrs Charles W Fairbanks addresses on The Mission of the Daughters. Mrs Henry E Bott speaks on the Pan American Exposition. A talk on A Message of Love follows by Rev Phoebe A Hanaford of New York.
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Sea Girt
N. J
Daughters of the American Revolution of
New Jersey
E. Ellen Batcheller
Fisher
Knickerboecker
New York
Weed
Norwalk
Conn
Charles H. Terrey
Fort
Phoebe A. Hanaford
Garlands Will Creates Trust Funds for Three Children
James A. Garland who died last July left a large estate. His will creates a trust of 500000 dollars for each of his three children. The residuary estate is to be held in trust during the widow’s life with her receiving 12000 dollars yearly.
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James A. Garland
Charles T. Garland
Justice Giegerich
Supreme Court
Hotze
Scharninghaus
Frederick Hotze
Lena
Nave
Strength-Giver Jayne's Tonic Vermifuge Endorsed
Mr. Simon C. Bird of Scales Mound Illinois writes that Jayne's Tonic Vermifuge serves as a worm destroyer and tonic after two years use. He calls it a reliable medicine and a strong Blood Purifier in an advertisement testimonial.
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Simon C. Bird
Scales Mound
Ill
Jayne
Nurse Graduates Adopt Modified Hippocratic Oath at NY School
At the New York School for Trained Nurses commencement on Blackwell's Island Mrs. Cadwalader Jones presented diplomas to 52 graduates and introduced a tailored oath. She urged nurses to embrace broader professional duties and uphold loyalty, fairness, and upright conduct in every household they serve.
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New York School For Trained
City Hospital
Blackwell's Island
Cadwalader Jones
Hippocrates
Pereas
Harlem
Gouverneur
Fordham
Edward S. Fisher
George T. Purves
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
M. J. Lavelle
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Mary S. Gilmour
Man in storefront death likely suicide over poison
Samuel Meauch was found dead on a couch in a rear living room of a small storefront at 406 Eighth Avenue. A revolver lay by his hand with morphine and carbolic acid nearby, suggesting self-inflicted gunshot after ingesting poison. police will seek his supposed wife and companion.
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Samuel Meauch
Meauch
Loria
New Line Steamships to Providence
Steamers on the New Line between New York and Providence will begin tomorrow from Pier 36 North River at the foot of Spring Street instead of Pier 18 North River.
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New York
Providence
North River
Spring Street
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