Labor Readjustment Program Is Planned
Labor leaders in Bellingham contemplate a state building trades division under the federation to unite carpenters plumbers lumber workers and other crafts with standardized wages and coordinated contracts. A joint committee will draft a plan to seek endorsement at the convention amid fears of disruption by boilermakers and external agitators as debates over a July 4 general strike loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation
Presi
Short
Tom Russell
Tacoma
Sedim
Russell
Iim
State Council
Banket
American and State Federation
Organized Labor
Joint Committee
Ita
Liberty Hall
Loyal Legion of Loggers
Timber Workers’ Union
J. W. W. Guy Manners
British Columbia
Columbia
Mooney
Ask Labor to Back Keymen in Telegraph Strike
A June 16 letter from Frank W. Cameron requests the State Federation of Labor to back Commercial Telegraphers union members on strike against Western Union and Postal Telegraph companies. Cameron cites demands for the right to organize collective bargaining arbitration and wage increases, noting average pay under $3.25 for eight hours. He accuses Postmaster General Burleson of blocking arbitration and backing company leaders Carlton and Mackay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Federation of Labor Convention
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union
Western Union
Postal Telegraph Companies
U.S
Charles Perry Taylor
Frank W. Cameron
Tacoma Labor Advocate
Burleson
Carlton
Mackay
Western Union and
Washington State Federation of Labor
Wire operators may win point
Chicago June 16 United Press reports that the nationwide strike of commercial telegraphers may end as Postmaster General Burleson promised to meet strikers and company representatives. President Konenkamp and union officials hailed the news and prepared to confer, with Percy Thomas and Jo Gay tasked to seek action from Samuel Gompers and President Wilson to aid in settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United Preea
J. Konenkamp
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Boarleson
Konenkamp
Burleson
Konenkamp Mid
Percy Thomas
International
New York
Jo Gay
Provident
Thomas
Wilson
Labor Fights for Union Unity at Bellingham Convention
Labor leaders from Washington State gather in Bellingham to push industrial unity, with L. L. Gifford, a 1844 veteran and state federation vice president, urging cooperation with radicals while opposing impractical demands. Delegates include Sweeney, Francola, Richmond, and Cotterill. women push for equal pay and worker recognition as the Seattle delegation, and a potential alliance with railway unions, shapes the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gifford
O. K. Sweeney
Walla Walla
Ed Francola
Everett
Charles Richmond
Tacoma
Labor Convention Names Insurgent and Supporter Appointments
Willam Short announces committee appointments for the State Federation of Labor in Washington. Insurgent leaders A. I. Dickson and Stephen Taylor receive key roles along with Seattle and Spokane delegates. Multiple chairs cover legislation grievances credentials and resolutions with representatives from Tacoma Seattle Spokane and other communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. I. Dickson
Tacoma Central Labor Council
Stephen Taylor
Seattle
Re. B H. Clifford
Spokane
Tacoma
Ss. W. Campbell
Spokane Steam Engineers
WA Roseaberg
Pacifica
J. J. Kennedy
Bremmen
Guy Hin
Yakima
Whi
Stackhouse
Aberdeen
Frank la Fave
Teamatera
Hellingham
T. C. Stevens
Walla Walla
Charles W. Richmond
T. Th. Heaketh
Beattie
Geo. W. Riggins
Typographical
Everett
Walkout Postponed as Labor Delays Strike Crisis
Atlantic City June 16 United Press says Postmaster General Burleson ordered telephone companies to negotiate to avert the electrical workers strike. AFL delegates discussed the move with Postal workers predicting renewed conflict when wires are returned. Frank McNulty warned of stronger action if workers feel betrayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin EF. Johnson
United Press
Atlantic City
N. J
Burleson
Electrical Workers
American Federation of Labor
Thomas Flaherty
Postal Workers
Frank McNulty
The
Electrical Telephone Workers
Is Your Summer Frock to Be Made of Silk
Silk offers easy washing and ironing for summer outfits. The ad highlights Silk mixtures at 1.25, 34 and 36 inches wide in various designs, Mikado Silks, chiffon taffetas, dress satins, and Amazon Silk Crepe priced from 1.95 to 2.95. Promotes Do it yourself sewing at home at E Bon Marche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amazon
Belgium
Gingham Fabric Advertisement for 32 Inch Wide Cloths
A sale note touts Standard Quality Gingham 35c Red Seal Toile du Nord and A. F. C. ginghams. Describes reliable quality fast colors, plain colors, plaids, stripes and checks, 27 inches wide in Zephyr Ginghams 75 with many handsome plaids. Both Scotch and American weaves at this price, all 32 inches wide, located on lower main floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toile du Nord
Linen Shower Ideas For June Bride In Art Shop
Friends plan linen showers featuring ready made pieces from the Art Shop on the third floor. Offers include pure linen doilies with Cluny trims in 22 and 16 inch sizes, Madeira embroidered napkins, plain hem stitched napkins, napkin cases, hot biscuit covers, and Madeira embroidered centers priced from 50 cents to four dollars.
Children Hair Cutting in the Newest Styles
The Hair Trimming Shop on the Second Floor offers exclusive children's haircuts with careful operators. Girls favor Buster Brown styles while boys choose Buster Brown military puff cut feather edge and short or comb back pompadour.
Cotton goods and fabrics offered at Bon Marche
Calicoes priced at 10 cents a yard in dark and light plaids and small patterns. Linenette 15 cents a yard suited for skirts and children's wear, 26 inches wide. Nainsook bolts priced at $2.00 per bolt, described for everyday undergarments. Bon Marche.
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Stars and Stripes
A. Sella
Bellingham
William Short
State Federation
F. Ja Fave
Bellingham Central Labor Coune
Dean
L. L. Gifford
Jim Landsbury
Landebury
Columbia Hotel
H. C. Pickering
Freak Norman
House Labor Committee
State Industrial Code Commission
Railwaymen's Welfare League
Grange
Railway Brotherhoods
State Federation of Labor
Charlies Perry Taylor
Eration
Florence Hogan
Ida Levi
Mra
P. Tyler
Edith Downing
L.r B. McDonald
A. J. Johnson
Alice Lord
Tyler
Fred Chamberlain
Puyallup
Taylor
Funda
Billy” Short
William
Charles Perry
BON Mar Iyi
Dame Fashion
Notter
Labor Convention
Star
Relslingham
Wash
Willam Short
Executive Council
W. Campbell
Aipokans
Alfrelid
D. P. Held
J. L. Tollen
Ellensburg
Ed Hobson
Carpentera
H. C. Snyder
Sam Cady
Carbonado
Thos J. Bean
Barbers
Seattie
Fr. Clifford
Fred B
Gertrude Tyler
Label League
D. Hauner
M. FP. Corbett
Timber
T. PF
Hmellcraft
tycEeet
D. Nash
Harryood
T. Martin
Beilermakers
PF. A. Colley
Pellingham
Walter de I4en
Moving Picture
Bpckane
Jack Leith
Plumbers
Aberteen
Cc Yrepee
Cle Elum
Wm Moehuern
Bakers
Aliee M. Lord
Waltresers
W. Hallman
Paintera
Prerett J. Parker
Street Railway
A. K. Garden
Carpenters
Toppeniah
L Allender
Teametera
Chehalis
A. T. Dickson
Trades Counril
Mark Hebeau
John Watson
Mverets
H. S Garvin
Clerka Apeokane
P Wolesti
W. JL. Hreckinreed
Wtl Lower
Barkers
R. J. Proctor
J. Harlington
McCall’s
Ladies’ Home Journal
Bon Marche
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