Political rights and labor in politics argument
A historic piece argues that organized labor must have political rights to advocate for laws benefiting workers. It defends unions against anti labor critiques, asserts voters should back pro labor candidates, and rejects accusations of wrongdoing for acting on conscience in elections. Speaks on eight hour laws and constitutional rights.
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Uew
Ney
Leycesire
Pleof
Congress
Speatker Cannon
Union
Chey
Sermon in slang mocks a lenient legislator with townsfolk crowding homecoming
A humorous piece narrates a deputy’s homecoming to Lenina area amid cheers, bonfires, and hot air balloons. The elected official, praised as honest yet modest, laments his modest record and humble origins while locals later mock him as a gullible fool. A mortified figure remains alone with a clear conscience.
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Lenina Ares
Nen
Laman
Bob
Kid
Morti
Cananea Mines Surrounded by Armed Mexican Forces
The Cananea mines in Mexico, overseen by Colonel Greene, are ringed by 1,000 armed Mexican forces to blunt peon unrest. The piece likens corporate and state suppression to similar private armies in the United States, referencing figures like Leiter and broader lawlessness.
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Cananea
Mexico
Greene
America
Leiter
Hingis
Pennsylvania
Strike Breakers Struck Amid Labor Tensions
A poorly legible report describes strike breakers forming an association to confront the Foundry Men's Association and the dependent Mould. After several weeks, tensions rose as workers refused to work under conditions and demanded union concessions, threatening to halt production.
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Rom Ray Mich
Free
Wnien
Sweat Shop Exhibition in Chicago Reveals Harsh Workrooms
A Chicago winter exhibition will stage exact replicas of sweat shops with men women and children at work to expose the encroaching sweating system in local industries. The event follows successful displays in Berlin and London and aims to rally support from settlement workers and the public.
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Chicago
All House
Derlin
London
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