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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1919
Page
7
A central competitive field wage agreement outlines flat day rates from bank to bank and eight hours per day with overtime and a half. It calls for no automatic penalty clauses, abolishing double shifts where allowed, and sets a two year term for bituminous districts. The pact binds outlying districts to retroactive terms once central field agreements take effect.
Labor leaders push for radical Soviet form of government at the Dominion Congress in Hamilton with votes to consider a resolution. Report notes looming strike threats by weavers and loom fixers seeking higher wages and stable weekly pay.
Neat Dow Loyal Temperance Legion held a regular meeting on September 19. The program included Scripture by the vice president, prayer by the superintendent, songs, minutes, and a talk by the assistant superintendent. The meeting closed with a pledge and collection.
Five men shot at the Lackawanna Steel plant gate in Lagkawanna amid a riot as police faced strike sympathizers. The plant nearly shut, workers quit, and arrests were made as unions and organizers pushed lawful action without Bolshevik aid.
Basketball lovers in this city may witness inter-city contests as towns in Maryland discuss forming a league. Baltimore figure McGallister, visiting for several days, outlined the plan and said the plan hinges on key local officials to approve joining towns.
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