Unions Demand Higher Wages Halts East Chicago Construction
The Lake County Times reports unions have issued demands causing work to stall in East Chicago and Indiana Harbor. Most crafts say their contracts expired March 1 and seek nearly a 100 percent wage increase. Contractors resist, risking a tie up until a compromise with union leaders is reached. The dispute centers on a $1 to $1.50 hourly raise for five day weeks.
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Chicago
Indiana Harbor
Lake County Times
Short Cut To Failure Quote Reflects on Success
A quotation attributed to Joseph Marshall Wade contrasts seeking advice from highly successful people with guidance from those who failed. The speaker suggests emulating success to achieve in all things and avoiding the paths of persistent failures.
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Joseph Marshall Wade
Man of Long Service Charles Krutckoff for Assessor
Charles Krutckoff born November 1, 1871 in Chicago is a longtime county official with 25 years in the Assessors office. A former Chief Clerk since 1905 he was elected to the Board of Assessors in 1918 and is a member of multiple clubs. He seeks re election.
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Charles Krutckoff
Chicago
Krutckoff
Board of
Hamilton Club
South Shore Country Club
Illinois Athletic Club
Chicago Automobile Club
Krutchoff
Board of Assessors
Needle of Death and the Cleopatra’s Needle Monument
An 68 foot high 180 ton monument Cleopatra’s Needle on the Thames originated from Heliopolis and presented to the English government by Mohammed Ali. A youth who relies on thrift and industry rather than a rich uncle has a better chance for early success.
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Cleopatra’s Needle
Bank of the Thames
Heliopolis
Mohammed Ali
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