Alker Attacks Senator Sherman in Illinois Labor Meet
At the Illinois Federation of Labor convention retiring president H Walker denounced Senator L Y Sherman as a tool of corporations and called him an enemy of labor. Delegates praised Walker as he read the report detailing alleged political enemies and fake telegrams, while others defended Sherman and debated political alignments within the Mine Workers movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Walker
Illinois State Federation of Lawhat
Organi
L. Y. Sheman
Illinois Fedom
Illinois
Ess
Sher
Frankerly
Illinois Federation of Labor
Sherman
E. N. Nockels
Chicago
Steve Somner
Milk Drivers Union
Duncan McDonald
Spring
G. M. Clark
Congress
LaSalle Ster
Girard
Kansas
Somrade
John Walker
Miners
Illinois Miners
J. J. Enkerstein
Mr. Sherman
Walker
McDonald
St. Louis
L .Y. Sherman
Jack Walker
Mine Workers of the State
Becoes International
Mine Workers
Abe Martin Leads Neighbor Mystery In Snow Front Porch
A playful Abe Martin vignette shows a neighbor getting involved in a light mystery as frost coats a porch swing and the town characters react with wit. The scene hints at small town intrigue amid winter weather and familiar faces.
Morning action on wet and dry propositions in labor talks
Federation of Labor shows no issue to oppose the measures while votes hinge on the candidate rather than faction. J P Doyle of Farmers' Union notes a resolution to present an injunction bill next fall, with framing per President vee report. Hefferly and McDonald back Sherman. Woll presides as demonstrations press urgent bills and postalization of telephone lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation of Labor
J. P. Doyle
Farmers’ Union
Vee
Frank Hefferly
Ilinois Ming Workers
L. ¥. Sherman
Hefferly
St. Louis Republic
Globe Democrat
Duncan McDonald
Sherman
Mathew Woll
Senate
Illinois
Rail workers seek shelters for car crews in state yards
J M Patterson of Local 507 urged the Illinois State Federation of Labor to back a law requiring railroads to provide car men sheds. The resolution notes no sheds exist, risking sickness and death as crews repair and build coaches and freight cars in wintery conditions, and it calls for shelter to protect workers six months a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Patterson
The
Brotherhood of Railroad Conductors of America
Illinois State Federation of Labor
Illinois Barbers Board Treasurer Attends Labor Congress
Thomas Casey treasurer of the Illinois Barbers Board attends the State Federation of Labor convention as a Rock Island Barbers Union 118 representative. He previews upcoming barber examinations in Quincy on Nov 27 and in East St. Louis Oct 19 and 29, Cairo Oct 23, Olney Oct 25, Danville Nov 20, Decatur Nov 22, and Peoria Nov 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Casey
Barbers’ State Board of Examiners of
Illinois
State Federation of Labor
Barbers Union No
Rock Island
Casey
Quincy
East St. Louis
Cairo
Olney
Danville
Decatur
Peoria
Working men urged to vote No on tax amendment
Illinois labor convention urged the public to oppose the state constitutional tax amendment on November 7 branding it a tax dodger’s measure that would burden workers while letting corporations dodge taxes. Miss Margaret Haley of the Chicago Teachers’ Federation criticized the Civic Federation and alleged the amendment’s real aim was to thwart initiative and referendum, tying property classifications and personal property taxes to broader labor goals and corporate protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois State Labor Convention
Miss Haley
Margaret Haley
Chicago Teachers’ Federation
Civic Federation of Chicago
Civic Federation
Organized Labor
Labor Federation
Julius Rosenwald
Chicago
E. N. Nockels
American Federation of Labor
Unionists Push New School Laws and Board Powers
Illinois unionistsbacked by the State Federation of Labor urge next session to raise the state school fund to meet a two mill tax, enact a minimum teacher wage, empower boards to hire for years, promote vocational education, fund pupil transport in large districts, and extend compulsory attendance to age sixteen with county enforcement. A prior provision on county high school boards was withdrawn after debate with Farmers' Cooperative leader John Doyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois General Assembly
Illinois State Federation of Labor Convention
Robert C. Moore
Carlinville
Illinois State Teachers’ Association
49Th General Assembly
John P. Doyle
Farmers’ Co-Operative and Educational Union of Illinois
Board of Education
Doyle
Sherman
General Assembly
Boards of Education
Railroad Tank Car Case Before Supreme Court
Washington October 19 The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether railroads must furnish tank cars of a special type to independent shippers. The government contends roads should provide a reasonable number to shippers without private facilities, challenging Pennsylvania railroad refusal to supply tank cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Pennsylvania Railroad
Postalization of wire communication urged in resolution
A Chicago Federation of Labor resolution asks postalization of 11 telegraph and telephone lines in the United States. It claims private ownership would give moneyed interests control of news through Associated Press and United Press, threatening a free press and unified communication in war and peace. Led by George C. Slater Anna Fitzgerald and John W. Bopp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Seventh Ward Voters Meet Friday Evening
Republicans of the Seventh ward hold a booster meeting for Republicans and other voters at the barber shop 1636 State Street Friday Oct 20 at 7 45 p m. Robert Schott urges organizers from first to third precincts to attend in support of Frank O Lowden and other Republican candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Ward
State Street
Robert Schott
Ward
Frank O. Lowden
Streckfus Seeks 50000 Damages Over Keokuk Dam
In a Keokuk federal suit Streckfus Steamboat line asks 50000 dollars in damages from Mississippi River Power Company, owners of the Keokuk dam. The petition alleges irregular water flow forms sand bars that obstruct river traffic and caused a steamboat to run aground last summer. It also cites water passage through the dam that allegedly raises and lowers the river below Keokuk, harming steamboat traffic between St. Xonit and other downstream cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Streckfus Steamboat Line
Mississippi River Power Company
Keokuk Dam
Streckfus Company
Mississippi River
Steamboat Company
St. Xonit
1917 Labor Convention Battle Grows Sharper in Quincy
Joliet and Bloomington vie for the 1917 convention as J F Saville’s Joliet delegation unites behind a single campaign. Mrs E M Pike from Springfield sells jewelry to delegates, while Quilcy hosts overflow lodging. Union leaders from Chicago and Bloomington attend, with protests, blacklisting threats, and organizer efforts shaping the labor event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Bloomington
J. F. Saville
American Federation of Musicians
Quincy
E. M. Pike
Springfield
Local fraternal and union meetings listed for the day
Red Cross Judge No 44 Knights of Pythias meet in K of P hall Oak Camp Royal Neighbor of America meets in TO O F hall Iron Molders No 14 meet Labor temple Quincy Turn Verein meets in Turnex hall RB P OO E Elks meet 5384g Marine Team Privers union meets Labor temple Globe Tent No 97 Knights Tented Maccabees Lambert Lodge of Masons meets Masonic temple Irma Lodge No 208 Order of Rebekahs meets I O O F hall Allied Printing Trades Council meets Labor temple Later remark on walking pavements of good intentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Knights of Pythias
K. of P. Hall
Oak Camp
Royal Neighbor of America
TO. O
Knights of Tented Maccabees
Lambert Lodge of Masons
Masonic Temple
Irma Lodge
Order of Rebekahs
Allied Printing Trades Council
Labor Temple
Hughes Will Bring Peace With Honor Speech Night
At a Young Men's Republican club meeting in city hall, George W. Govert and Col Ed Yates will speak. Charles Cottrell says Col Lowden has not lost his voice. Republican candidates tour county for get acquainted visits. Harriett Howard to speak in Griggsville and Barry, then Arcade Hall in Quincy. Yates to speak in Payson, King to speak in Loraine, Grubb to speak at Turner Hall, and Burnett Chiperfield to address Turner Hall as a Senate candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Mens’ Republican Club
George W. Govert
Ed Yates
Charles Cottrell
Central Republican Committee
Colonel Lowden
Harriett Howard
Griggsville
Barry
Quincy
Arcade Hall
Payson
Burnett M. Chiperfield
Canton
Illinois
Turner Hall
Chiperfield
United States Senate
Harriett Ploward
Chicago
Hughes
Ed. Yates
Bethel Church
Mrs. Howard
Woodrow Wilson
Lincoln
Sherman
South
Abraham Lincoln
Wilson
Howard
Women voters urged to save nation from militarism
Chicago activist Miss Margaret Haley urged Quincy women to back Wilson and suffrage, warning that profiteering interests and munitions makers push militarism. Speakers argued for Wilson, while Hughes supporters urged voting for him to secure peace and suffrage. Readers learned of upcoming talks by Haley, Bergland, Fosgate, and local venues and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Haley
Chicago Federation of Teachers
Women Voters of
America
United States
Wilson
Quincy
Woodrow Wilson Independent League
Woodrow Wilson
White House
New Jersey
Charles Evans Hughes
New York
Washington
Mr. Hughes
Congress
Hughes
Gov. Dunne
Illinois
Mexico
Miss Haley
A. E. Bergland
Wilson Independent League
League
Bergland
Fosgate
Agnes Nestor
Women’s Trade League of Chicago
Sixth and
Payson Avenue
L. A. Weaver
South Fourth Street
Melrose
Secord Ward
Oklahoma Bank Hold Up in Centralia Bank Cashier Robbed
Four bandits in an automobile entered Centralia on Wednesday and held up the cashier of the First National Bank. They escaped with between $5,000 and $3,009 in cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma Bank
Centralia
Okla
Ieday
First National Bank
Weather Outlook for Illinois and Missouri
Illinois faces rain and colder conditions on Thursday with Friday turning partly cloudy and colder as winds shift to the northwest. Missouri joins with rain and colder weather on Thursday and Friday turning partly cloudy with colder conditions in the east and south portions.
Local Temperature Log With Gapped Readings
Yesterday’s temperatures show a range from near five to seven units with midnights and noons noted. The legible portions reference a river stage and rise but contain extensive unreadable OCR gaps.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alker
Senator L. Y. Sherman
Sident
United Mine Workers
Abe Martin
Barbers’ Board OF Examiners
Big Power Company
Appeal To Reason
Socialist Party
Ilinois
Nantucket
Woll
England
Germany
34Th
Congressional District
Clyde H. Tavenner
A. G. Erickson
Erickson
McClain County United Mine Workers
Mr. Erickson
William Johnson
Glass Bottle Blowers
L. M. Fursman
Moose Hall
Alfred Peters
Ed King
Loraine
Paccrnes
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