Wiltons Address at Colorado Springs Eight Hour Speech
The eight hour keynote at the International Typographical Union convention in Colorado Springs featured Stanley Wilson of Los Angeles delivering a forceful argument for the eight hour day. He praised organized labor, denounced anti labor campaigns, and urged unity against capitalist opposition while linking the cause to national progress and enduring democratic ideals.
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Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs Frazette
Stanley Tk. Wilson
Los Angeles
Julians Coser
Tabor
Napoleon
Unions and Trusts in Labor History and Reform
Analysis of labor unions and trusts in 19th and early 20th century America. Discusses mutual shifts in attitudes between unions and capital, the rise of organized labor, and unions’ role in improving wages, shop conditions, and social welfare, including child labor concerns and women's labor protections.
Baseball Game Between Plumbers and Electrical Workers Set for Labor Day
A Labor Day baseball game between the Plumbers and Electrical Workers is planned for the afternoon after the Speaking. Electrical Workers lineup includes Arthur Saith D Jarrett BE EB Lask TT Heermanns Geo Mathes Geo Kettinger Cooney Dame Harry Smith Mick Young. Plumbers roster lists Chas Foard Will Sutherland Will Ticer Jeriel Fred Porter Prank Ham Jim Burkes Joe Barket JA Feller.
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Electrical Workers
Arthur Saith
D. Jarrett
EB. Lask
Heermanns
Geo. Mathes
Geo. Kettinger
Cooney Dame
Harry Smith
Mick Young
Plumbers
Chas Foard
Will Sutherland
Will Ticer
Jeriel
Fred Porter
Prank Ham
Jim Burkes
Joe Barket
J. A. Feller
Organized labor and its role in protecting workers
A lengthy commentary argues that organized labor benefits both union and non union workers by securing fair hours and wages. It defends union exclusiveness, urges educating non union workers on benefits of joining, and warns that without labor organization conditions would deteriorate under capitalist pressure. Page 4 continues.
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Organized Labor
Giirer Waynes
SOG Pensons
Tabow
Thbse
Tyr
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Wilson
Stix
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
The
Times
Ile
Muantilly
Sol
Alvin L. Snyder
Typographical Union
Creedon
W. Va
State Federation of Labor
Labor Day Committee
Joe J. Emerick
Labor Day
Ides Assembly
New York
Pee
Willian J. Gay
New York Supreme Lever
Mt Po
Tas
Eluettel
Muions
Ho Wonnheed
Hnien
Vega
Trans Union
Tredes
Tradesuib
Athletic Park
Toilers
Harry M. Morgan
Newshoys Union
Howard S. Jarrett
Charleston Typograhical Union
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