Wage Scales Across United Typographers
A survey from The Typographical Journal compiles wage scales for composing room workers in 4 cities, noting 476 unions invited and 29 nonresponding. It covers 363 morning papers, 435 evening papers, and 468 book and job offices with typical 48 hour weeks for operators and 54 hours for book and job staff. The Dawson City Yukon scale tops at $20 monthly for machine operators and $22.35 for hand workers, with overtime at $1.50 per hour, while job offices show $225 monthly and $1 hourly overtime.
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Canada
Monoline
Rogers
Nerally
Middletates
Dawson City
Yukon Territory
Skagway
Honolulu
West
New York City
Chicago
Indianapolis
Lafayette
Uncle
Fort Wayne
Labor Day Committee Considers 500 Aid for Labor Temple Plan
The Labor Day committee meets this morning to discuss a proposed $500 appropriation to aid the Labor Temple Committee of the Central Labor Union. Some members oppose, saying the movement lacks progress and concrete plans. The temple committee reportedly seeks funds to start a cottage project to raise money for the larger temple. No new officer candidates have been announced beyond the incumbents, who are expected to be re-elected.
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Labor Day Committee
Labor Temple Committee
Central Labor Union
Labor unions and clashes fill May agenda in city
The Womens Laber League hosts a card party at St Marys Hall 134 South Delaware on May 13 with fifty tables. The Iron Molders Union votes delegates next Tuesday for a Toronto June convention. Arbitration favors Painters over Hardwood Finishers. Wood Carvers clash with Stair Builders over jurisdiction. Freight Handlers sue Big Four for overtime and reinstatement of President Sullivan. Cab Drivers and Indianapolis Transfer Co amicably adjust. company claims drivers were fired for other reasons. Teamsters Union may receive recognition from White River Sand and Gravel if daily pay arranged. Typographical Union No 1 nominates May 21 officers. presidential candidates Harry Slough and Edgar Perkins. Carpenters and Joiners Union reports 102000 members. Big Six Typographical Union dues total 8082 annually. Teamsters Cincinnati report 1500 new applicants. Anheuser Busch moves to union made cooperage starting May 1. Three Connecticut mayors elected by organized labor in Bridgeport Hartford Ansonia. AFL executive council set to meet in San Francisco July 21. Paterson County Board funds no public work to nonunion contractors. An injunction against Wheeler, Councilor in?
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Missouri
Colorado Springs
C. F. Kennerstam
Iowa
Norway
Sweden
Court of Appeals of
New York
Maude Dennison
Chicago
United Brotherhood of Workers and Horse Goods
Los Angeles
Cal
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Western Federation of Miners
United Mine Workers
Vista Knitting Mills
Providence
Cigar Makers’ Union
Montreal
Canada
Treasury
Womens’ Laber League
St. Mary’s Hall
Delaware Street
Iron Molders’ Union
Toronto
Painters’ Union
Arbitration Committee of Central Labor Union
Wood Carvers’ Union
Carpenters’ Union
Sullivan
Cab Drivers’ Union
Indianapolis Transfer Company
White River Sand and Gravel Company
Teamsters’ Union
Federal
Pierce
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Big Six
San Francisco
Paterson
N. J
Wheeler, Sf Council
Federation impact shows strength of women clubs
A reader defends federation of women’s clubs against a skeptical editor. The District Federation of Women’s Clubs used legal reform and coordinated state committees to change many laws in Washington DC, expanding women’s legal status and demonstrating federations’ power. The writer cites Julia Ward Howe, Mary Livermore, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Mrs May Wright Sewall as exemplars and urges broader reader understanding of club federations. Indianapolis May 3.
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Indianapolis Journal
Journal
Washington, D. C
Woman's Journal
Boston
District of Columbia Federation of Women's Clubs
Mary A. Filvermore
District of Columbia
United States
General Federation
Federation
Julia Ward Howe
Mary A. Livermore
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
House
House of Parliament
Washington
Fitrle
Columbia
White Year Sets Fashion Tone for 1902 Millinery and Dress
A fashion note proclaims a white year with dainty styles for all ages. It highlights summer 1902 as the season of simple chic, strong yet subtle silhouettes, and a store prepared for ready to wear and made to order garments plus home sewing fabrics.
All White Woolen Fabrics Featured For Summer Vogue
Woolens and silks dominate the season with all white garments for sea shore wear. Listings include White All-Wool Eolian at .59, Mohair 50c, German Henrietta 50c, Albatross and other fabrics ranging to $2.50 for heavy serges and blinds. Lace robes and sheer dresses priced from $14.50 to $19.50.
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Beltii Cr
White Fabrics Parade Sparks Spring Wardrobe Fad
White fabrics dominate fashion with dresses and accessories centered on snow white color. Listing includes shirtwaist fabrics, Madras and Pique selections, mercerized finishes, and numerous yardage prices from 19 cents to 75 cents. Featured items: Jacquard Damask Madras, organdie, Swiss dotted fabrics, and Chiffon drape for commencement gowns.
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Madras
West P. E
P. K
Oxford
White Waist Fashion Ad Highlights Lace Trim and Tucks
An advertisement touts Ladies' White India Linen Shirtwaists with elaborate tucks embroidery and lace trims. It features a range of fabrics including Irish linen and silk waists, priced from $1 to $12.50, with Monday specials on short sleeve China Wash Silk waists trimmed in lace and tuck work.
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Madras
White Lingerie and Kimono Sale on Special Monday
Advertises ladies garments including white India linen dressing sacques and kimonos edged in blue or pink with tucks and embroidery. Also lists white silk and muslin wear such as dressing lacques, corset covers, and Hubbard gowns with lace, embroidery, and trim details offered at various low prices for a Monday sale.
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Hubbard
White Parasols Fashion Notes From Summer Wear
A review of white parasols and summer outfits highlighting chiffon, silk ruffles, lace, and black contrasts on all white grounds. Describes ready to wear garments, fabrics, and prices from $1.50 to $25.00. Notes economical children’s wear from Indianapolis shops, including white pique jackets and white India linen dresses for ages four to twelve.
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Paris
Indianapolis
All White Fashion Outlook For Summer Gloves Grows
The H. P. Wasson Company highlights white gloves as the season’s top choice. Lightweight fabrics imitate kid, wash well, and come in styles from open-work lace to satin taffeta options priced from 25c to 1.00 per pair. White ribbon trends for gowns and bridesmaid attire also rise with all white ensembles.
White Hats Paris Exhibit Highlights White Headwear
Paris milliners present a charming exhibit of exclusive white hats designed for summer wear. American artists contributed entrancing white creations in filmy fluttering styles priced from 15 to 27 dollars. Collection features Gibson hats in white with black velvet, silk pompons, and violet accents at affordable values.
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Paris
Gibson
White Laces and Embroideries Dominating Summer Fashions
Advert describes lace and embroidery trends for summer, highlighting Point de Paris wave lace, Venice and Irish crochet applique laces, Swiss embroidery, and embroidered shirtwaist fronts. Notes white and ecru shades, wide and narrow trims, with prices and yardage mixed amidst cursory product references.
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Point de Paris
Venice
Batiste
Isc
Eco
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Alaska
Local Labor News
Typographical Union
Harry Slough
Edgar A. Perkins
Joseph P.turk
Charles E. McKee
W. W. Davy
Fred H. Etihard
C. F. Betz
J. W. Benton
Albert ‘On Burg
John W. Kerr
Frank de Wart
George Close
Sam L. Leffingwell
General Labor Notes
The
Merchants’ Association
Wasson
White Storm Serge
White Mistral
India
H. P. Wasson
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