Growth of Illinois Labor Federation Since 1890
Henry Niekamp recalls the 1890 Illinois State Federation of Labor convention in Quincy where only 24 delegates attended. President John Harding notes the 700 delegates now present, highlighting a long ascent in union activity. Niekamp, present at both events, points to women’s absence at the first gathering and 33 years of trade service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois State Federation of Labor
John Harding
Harding
State Federation
Quincy
Henry Niekamp
Adams Street
Mr. Niekamp
Mr. Harding
Niekamp
Frey
John Campbell
Man learns rent always due despite day off
A man discovers that taking a day off does not stop his rent from being due. The steady demand for payment continues regardless of personal time off, highlighting ongoing financial obligations.
Most Effective Remedy Mother Had Ever Used
A testimonial extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as the mild, gentle laxative for children. It claims constipation causes illness and warns against harsh purgatives. The ad promotes a 50 cent bottle, a free trial, and requests buyers ensure genuine Dr Caldwell's product with signature and portrait on the carton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred du Bois
Holly
Little Earl
Dr. Caldwell
W. B. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello
Illinois
Moose Delegates Entertain at Open House in Moose Hall
Visiting Moose delegates and their friends were hosted at an open house by the Gem City lodge Loyal Order of Moose after the Illinois State Federation of Labor convention weekly meeting. Fuelbier's orchestra played while hot lunch, singing, pool, and cards filled the Moose hall Tuesday evening. The house committee included Amos Conger chair Frank Little secretary Harry Emerson treasurer Ben Crow Richard Umbach Polly Meise and Charles Morey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moose
Illinois State Federation of Labor
Gem City Lodge
Loyal Order of Moose
Moose Hall
Fuelbier
House
Amos Conger
Frank Little
Harry Emerson
Ben Crow
Richard Umbach
Polly Meise
Charles Morey
Local unions represented at the convention
Twenty six members of local unions are represented in the convention. The list includes Arthur Mester Edward Stranckmeyer Bernhardt Deters Brewery Workers Ben Knauf Charles Langdon H Thesen Carpenters and Joiners Herman Schelp Theodore Bisser paper Trine Trades and Labor Assembly Thomas J Gillespie Retail Clerks George Ernst Electrical Workers John H Hilfrink Fred J Becker Bartenders Frank E H Lohaus Leather Workers John Augustine Metal Polishers Henry M Pfeiffer Sheet Metal Bert Ryan Dave Ross Frank Hunt and George Frises Molders Frank Gross Painters and Decorators Charles Jones Plumbers and Steam fitters J Timmerman Printing Pressmen Charles Blase Press Feeders Charles A Bell August Heidbreder Teamsters John Otten Typographical
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Mester
Edward Stranckmeyer
Bernhardt Deters
Brewery
Ben Knauf
Charles Langdon
H. H. Thesen
Herman Schelp
Theodore Bisser
Paper Trine
Thomas J. Gillespie
George Ernst
John H. Hilfrink
Fred J. Becker
Frank EH. Lohaus
John Augustine
Henry M. Pfeiffer
Bert Ryan
Dave Ross
Frank Hunt
George Frises
Frank Gross
Charles Jones
J. Timmerman
Charles Blase
Charles A. Bell
August Heidbreder
John Otten
Convention Notes From The Labor Convention
Union delegates attend the Joliet labor convention with open meeting planned Thursday night at the Labor temple. Votes and ballots, badges, and pamphlets mark the gathering as delegates receive the Ninvis State Federation weekly News Letter and Life and Labor magazine. Local unions arrange trains back to Chicago, while painters hosts a Moose hall reception for visiting delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teamsters’ Union
Mi Teamsters
Twenty two Women Here Fair Delegates Active at Convention
Twenty two women attend the convention representing diverse unions and actively participate in proceedings. Names and affiliations include Margaret Murray Chicago Office Employes, Mary Morris Springfield Federal Labor, Miss Sophia Kohli Peoria Garment Workers, Amelia M Prendergast Chicago, Florence S Hall Chicago Women High School Teachers, Elizabeth Wright Decatur, and others from nurses, waitresses, boot and shoe workers, and union leagues. They come from Chicago, Joliet, Decatur, Peoria, Bloomington, Kankakee, and other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Murray
Chicago
A. J. Hopkins
Kankakee
Mary Morris
Springfield
Fannie Casper
Watertown
Ilinois State Hospital
Clara Katzer
Frances Sh. Harden
Mary Anderson
Agnes Nestor
Women's Trade Union League
Sophia Kohli
Peoria
Garment Workers
Elizabeth Maloney
May Dempsey
Clara Krueger
Joliet
L. M. Furgman
Mary O. Reilly
Margaret A. Haley
Amelia M. Prendergast
Florence S. Hall
Margaret Hastie
Decatur
Ruth A. Dornemann
Bloomington
J. F. O'Neill
Elizabeth Wright
Madge Argo
Women's Union Label League
Mississippi river commission to meet at Rock Island
The Mississippi river commission announces its fall session aboard the steamer Mississippi at Rock Island on November 9 1916 at 10 am. It will inspect from Rock Island to New Orleans and hold public hearings along the route on river improvement matters. Interested parties should contact the president in St Louis by November 1 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Mississippi River Commission
Til
New Orleans
Commission
International Life Building
St. Louis
Quincy City News Briefs and Court Report
A county court found Pettison-Marion Gabriel, Civil War veteran, guilty of wife abandonment and ordered $12 monthly support, half his pension. A restaurant owner stated compliance with law after an inspector required two lavatories. Military Ladies met at the Armory. a district Verband meeting is planned at St John’s school hall. Civic league to enforce pole sign removals. Golden Bank stock transfers recorded: King estate and Allen family share movements totaling 72 shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pettison
Marion Gabriel
Soldiers
McCarl
Gabriel
Ile
Golden Bank
County
James Buffington
Golden State Bank of
Golden, Ill
IF. M. King
BF. W. King
L. J. King
G. K. Allen
Q. K. Allen
S. S. Allen
Pleasant weather aids corn harvest in Durham area
The article notes continued mild weather helping local farmers harvest corn. It records many residents visiting nearby towns and attending events, including Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Johnson and others, with social visits to Dover and Quin cy. A Halloween masque stunt social is planned by the Helping Hand society at Houchens hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
Shackleford
J. R. Johnson
J. Houchens
Ewing
Wall
KE. Raines
Dover
S. E. Schofield
Quincy
J. W. Schofield
Henry Spath
Taylor
James Piner
Lewistown
T. E. Smooth
George Fichtner
Edina
Bruce Boyer
Edgar Jones
Anna Boyer
Nelsonville
C. R. Stevens
C. T. Merton
Calvin Kelley
Illinois
Otis’ White
Neitsonville
Helping Mand Society
Houchens’ Hall
Tioga Democratic Auto Tour Speakers Here Saturday
Tioga Illinois hosts an auto tour by Democratic county candidates led by Congressman Clyde Tavenner and T. E. Burner with speakers John H. Huston John E. Scott Earl W. Wood J. H. Fl arney and J. P. Fumis among others. The event occurs Saturday October 21 at 1 a.m. The Farmers institute and domestic science program follows Wednesday October 25 with Charles Foss of Cedarville scheduled to speak on success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Tavenner
Rock Island
T. E. Burner
Augusta
John H. Huston
Bilandinsville
E. A. Reaugh
Carthaze
John E. Scott
Carthage
Earl W. Wood
Hamilton
John H. Flarney
Elvaston
J. P. Fumis
Farmers’ Institute
Charles Foss
Cedarville
Sucess
Labor Creed of Illinois Federation of Labor
The Illinois State Federation of Labor pledges to support the American Federation of Labor its objects and aims. It calls members to buy only labor-trademarked goods oppose prison labor and piece work endorse September first as Labor Day push compulsory education and equal suffrage for women and recall of public servants. It urges intelligent voting support for laws aiding workers and unity among all crafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois State Federation of Labor
American Federation of Labor
Wei
Llather
Protracted Meetings and Lectures At Local Churches
Mrs M Bangs of Chicago delivers talks on Kitchen I Have Seen Meat Substitutes and other topics. Home talent performs selections. Afternoon sessions and a joint evening session at Methodist churches. Protracted meetings open at Webrew church with evangelist Bro Murray assisting Rev Smith. Mr and Mrs Pepper and Mr and Mrs J H Brown of Philadelphia Me visit Mia Pepper and J Christner en route to Hamilton where they bought a farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webrew
Bro. Murray
Rev. Smith
Pepper
J. H. Brown
Philadelphia
Mia
J. Christner
Hamilton
Warsaw visitors and Carthage trip noted in brief
Mr and Mrs Ernest Brackensick and children were Warsaw goers Saturday. Mrs Belle Chunpitt is visiting in Carthage with her daughter Mrs Will Lower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Brackensick
Warsaw
Belle Chunpitt
Carthage
Will Lower
Board Seat Brings 7550 At Chicago Board of Trade
A seat on the Chicago board of trade sold for 7550 dollars on Tuesday, topping the previous high by 250. Market activity rose and a continued seat shortage is expected to push prices higher within a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
In union there is strength says unknown husband of wae man
A prominent wae man faces disbelief from her husband who questions the distribution of strength in unity. The couple's tension highlights divides within their community and points to broader debates about shared power and solidarity.
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Scovill
Scovill CO
Rsing
John Frey
Francis Clarke
The
Hoot and Shoe Workers Union
Edward Flore
Buffalo, N. Y
Employes International Advance
Bartenders International League
Lummis
Labor Temple
Ninvis State Federation of Labor Weekly
Victor A. Olander
John Walker
Olander
Joe Patterson
Painters and Decorators’ Union
No. 66
William Elza Willams
Mena Haslett
Annie Malcomson
Clayton
Wray
Catharine A. Wray
Mary B. Wray
Catherine A. Wray
O. D. Frank
Umpire Theater
Harry Bloom
Thompson's
Justice of the Peace Bonney Cad
Bloom
Armory
Armery
Distrikts Verband
St. John’s School Hall
Civic League
Game One
Bob Jones
Tioga, Ill
Federation OF Labor
Evile
Nebraska
S. B. Howard
Q Building
Omaha, Neb
Dr. Price
Sunova
Weare-Waylland Co
North 4Th House
Acollen
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