Legislation Needed for Protection of Wage Earners
John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers urged Indiana lawmakers to pass thoughtful safety laws for workers, especially women and children, citing Britain’s reforms. He argued employers should be liable for deaths and injuries, with compensation and stronger court penalties to prevent accidents and ease widows and orphans.
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Joh Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Indiana State Senate
Trauy Tsucos
Europe
World Peace Move Aims Arbitration Test and Global Assembly
A proposed world peace initiative seeks general arbitration tests and an impartial global assembly to assess conduct of nations and uphold private property immunity at sea during war. The plan calls for a worldwide discussion and a formal inquiry by a neutral body.
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Ashotkin
Mineapulix
Jtjenesota
Samu Gringers
Uresi
Convention elects Derby man president and endorses labor label
The recent State Labor Convention held in Hartford elected Charles J. Donahue of Derby as president. Resolutions supported a bill through the General Assembly to redefine ballot rights for women and urged unions across the state to patronize labor bearing labels.
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Sual
Furtford
Chas. J. Donahue
Derby
General Assembly
Union i
Labor Question and Union Belief Highlighted
A labor advocate argues workers deserve unions and fair pay over charity. He cites starvation wages and the need for organized labor, while Rev. Wi Ryan questions how the poor can endure the burdens of the rich. The speech insists private charitable care cannot replace justice for labor.
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Matt Ables
Wi Ryan Sid
Word to Advertisers Promotes Labor Paper Ads
Merchants are urged to show sympathy with the organized movement by advertising in the labor paper in proportion to their use of daily press. The ad invites workers to visit the advertiser’s business, appealing directly to the class that enables the merchant to exist.
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Libor
Miners Front and State Legislature Debates After Fatal Stuart Explosion
Governor Dawson addresses the Legislature amid reports of the Stuart coal shaft disaster in Bayotte county. Six six dead and many injured are described, with rescue and safety concerns and a call for reforms. The piece also covers union figures, forthcoming meetings, and the planned John Mitchell speech in Montgomery to mobilize support for miners.
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Dawson
Sturt
Stuart Coliery
Bayotte County
Pitty
Pam
Tad
Uae
Fife
Staatri
Eie
Meeucimer
Catholic Priest Promotes Charity Reforms in Denver
A Catholic priest warns the public in Denver about flawed charity and correction systems. He states the plan fails to help the needy and calls for reevaluation of procedures and leadership to improve welfare delivery.
Kittredge Attacks Lumber Trust Asks For Relief
South Dakota Senator Kittredge denounces the lumber trust as ruthless and coercive. He cites price fixing, market manipulation, and blacklisting of retail dealers, arguing the trusts drain profits from communities while workers face higher costs. The piece comments on public reaction and anticipates political consequences.
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Kittredge
South Dakota
Lumber Trust
Senate
Hittredge
Wimbera
Cortin Visto
Children Sold Exposes Slavery Ring in Nebraska
Miss Cort Garber asserts proof of slavery in Nebraska and accuses a private institution of importing German children to sell at twenty five dollars each. A bill will seek juvenile court protection for all state children, correcting a law that blocked private-institution inquiries.
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Cort Garber
Nebraska
Germany
Militia On The Bum In Colorado Strife
The Colorado militia once used to break strikes is now strictly on the bum and faces hostility from young women. The disbanding of two companies at Florence Cripple Creek and Pueblo adds to political concern as leaders worry over demoralization and a Denver paper notes only a couple hundred men might be ready for service.
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Beiog
Florence
Cripple Creek
Pueblo
Denver
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AUN
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Roosevelt
Congress
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Advocate Union Label
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Wm? Morgan
Stuart Mine
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National Court
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Missouri
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Price
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William Mangan
Ohio
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Morgan
West Virginia
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Jobn Jen Davis
Mout
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Th. Hastings
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Gatley Belt
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Carviedd Pratt
Boomer
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Teeeting
Pike
John Mitchell
Montgomery
Vative Board
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Kanawha
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Carty
Builders Exchange
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Aball Truxty
Growtine Acgor
Iarper
Militia
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