Spirit of Labor Day and its evolving meaning
By Elmo Scott Watson this piece traces Labor Day origins in 1882 1884 and 1904 notes Samuel Gompers editorial call for wage earners to unite and observes how American labor grew into a powerful, organized movement. It cites leaders like John P Frey and emphasizes responsibility discipline and dialogue with employers.
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Elmo Scott Watson
New York City Central Labor Union
American Federation of Labor
District of Columbian
Territories
United States
Samuel Gompers
Congress
America
Compact Organization of American Labor
Gompers
John P. Frey
Ohio State Federation of Labor
Ite Policion
Labor Day Ethic and the Value of Work
A long discourse extols labor as a moral force with Gompers era ideals. It highlights the dignity of all workers from immigrants to the poorest, praising intelligent effort and mutual obligation. It quotes Stelzle and Oakley, linking labor to national unity and progress without sensational detail.
Exercise as a Duty For the Elderly Ends At Declining Fitness
The piece argues elderly people should stop strenuous activity when they feel a loss of dexterity and strength. It notes young people pursue athletics for personal gain, while older adults should avoid hard exertion and instead favor gentler pursuits like golf. It warns that chopping trees or mountain climbing risks blood pressure and heart problems.
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Hfe
Globe-Democrat
Italian invents third rail auto stop device for trains
A recently invented system uses a third rail that develops electricity during movement to stop a train without engineer action. If the way is obstructed, no headlight appears in the cab and a bell rings. If ignored the brakes engage automatically, and the third rail may also serve as a telephone service for drivers.
Hughitt Refuses to Quit at Ninety as Rail Road Leader
Marvin Hughitt of Chicago retires from the North Western route head position but at ninety refuses to step away. He continues to work in his railroad office as chairman of the finance committee saying the work keeps him young and active.
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Marvin Hughitt
Chicago
North Western Rationch
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