General strike and labor actions sweep Barcelona and beyond
A broad labor crisis unfolds as shipping workers in Barcelona declare a general strike halting trade. In the U S A A Leber loses a pardon bid after eighteen months for counterfeiting linked to the International Cigar Makers Union label. Holland curtails Sunday newspapers cutting profits, Elwood Indiana glass plants close, and Colorado unions form a political group to oppose Governor Peabody. Mitchell denies NACMO ties to the Denver gathering.
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Pennsylvania Board of Pardons
A. A. Leber
International Cigarmakers’ Union
Strike Set to Hit United States Steel Unions in Connellsville
A strike is planned to begin at all unions operated by United States Steel in the Connellsville region of Pennsylvania. Local workers organize amid ongoing labor tensions and contract disputes with the steel company.
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United ‘States Steel ‘Corporation
Connellsville
Miners Push Eight-Hour Bill For Mines and Youth
The English Miners Federation urges an eight-hour workday and shorter mine hours for boys. In Lancashire pits some workers see no daylight from Monday to Friday, prompting calls for reform.
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Miners’ Federation
Lancashire
Bread supply by Catala council satisfies public demand
A consular report from Catala Italy notes the municipal council bread program pleases residents. About sixty tons of bread are produced daily and sold at roughly 1 cent per pound below the five year baker average. The municipality anticipates a continued positive impact.
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Catala
Italy
Evacuation of Camps at Telluride and Cripple Creek
Military camps at Telluride and Cripple Creek are to be evacuated with only provost guards left on duty for emergencies. The move aims to secure the sites and maintain order as the evacuation proceeds.
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Telluride
Cripple Creek
Union convention in Trenton reports 75,000 members
Secretary Stemburg reports at the International Union of Hod Carriers and Building Laborers convention in Trenton New Jersey. The union totals 75 000 members with forty eight new locals formed during the past year and a decision favoring sympathetic strikes on all work of the same type.
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International Union of Hod Carriers and Building Laborers
Trenton
N. J
Stemburg
Panama Canal Dredging Wage Scale Set by Union Delegates
Delegates at the International Brotherhood of Steam Shovelers and Dredge Engineers fix Panama canal wage scales higher than U S and Canada. Engineers get 2600 monthly plus board in Panama, 160 in Cuba and Mexico, 125 in the United States and Canada. Cranemen receive 200 in Panama, 125 in Cuba and Mexico, 99 in the U S and Canada. Panama scale is 500 more than current, Cuba and Mexico up 16, U S and Canada unchanged. A three member committee to present the resolution to Roosevelt and War Department to seek labor protections and end dredge competition, plus a call for a law protecting organized labor on the canal. Also notes 7000 Chicago workers notified of wage cuts 10 to 15 percent.
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Panama Canal
International Brotherhood of Steam Shovelers
Cuba
Mexico
United States
Canada
Panama
Roosevelt
Secretary of War
Congress
Trade unions condemn Kabo Corset Co lockout
Two hundred unions in Illinois and nearby states condemn the Kabo Corset Co for locking out 700 girl workers over fines for lateness or day losses. Bernhard Braff of ILGWU says organizers were sent to inform unions. Chicago Federation of Labor asks AFL to circulate the facts to all unions. Company president Tlorsheim in Chicago seeks a conference. workers refuse. Anthracite miners to Indianapolis oppose wage cuts for soft coal miners and pledge hard coal worker support if needed.
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Ihinoig
Kabo Corset Co
Aurora
Bernhard Braff
International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union
Chicago Federation of Labor
American Federation of Labor
Tlorsheim
Chicago
Trades unions urge repeal of Employers' Liability law
Counsel for New York trades unions urges repeal of the present law arguing common law better protects wage workers than the loosely framed special act. The push centers on strengthening the wage earners' safeguards by removing the liability statute.
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New York
Australian Rail Workshops Pay and Hours
In Australian railway workshops the working time is mostly ten hours daily, in some instances nine and one half hours. Earnings vary from twenty five cents to $1.40 daily.
Striking Roches ter clothing cutters seek jobs elsewhere
Striking clothing cutters at Roches ter New York are quitting and taking jobs in other cities. Weekly strike benefits total nearly $5,000 with married men receiving $12 and single men $3. It is reported at a joint conference after the United Mine Workers of America convention in Indianapolis that miners in the bituminous field will seek changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Organized Labor of
Colorado
Gov. Peabody
Mitchell
United Mine Workers
National Association of Mine Workers
Colorado Federation of Ore Miners
United Mine Workers’ Convention
Indianapolis
Rochester
N. Y
United Mine Workers of America
Ind
Ogden City Ordinance Regulates Poles and Street Tracks
Ogden City adopts an ordinance requiring franchise holders to file detailed applications to locate poles and street car tracks ten days before work. The City Engineer will inspect, report to council, and the council will authorize permits. Violations carry fines under 300 dollars.
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Ogden City
William Glasmann
W. J. Critchlow
State of Utah
Weber County
City Council
Utah
City Recorder
Australia Erects First Trade Union Monument
The Eight Hour Monument in Melbourne honors the eight hour system begun in Australia forty eight years ago. A tall marble pillar supports an oblong block with a globe and torch. prosperity is inscribed on the globe and three large figure eights are engraved on the block.
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Melbourn
Australia
Australian Labor Party Aims for Union Support and Arbitration
The Australian Labor Party leaders plan a drive to secure union recognition, limit working hours, introduce compulsory arbitration, and argue against foreign vessels in the coast trade.
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Australian Labor Party
Russia Sets Factory Rules for 1886 Reforms
The 1886 factory laws limit hours for women and children, require cash wages, ban store orders, restrict dismissal and fines, mandate free hospitals baths schools and libraries in large factories outside towns, allow fines for mistreatment, permit punishment for unjust strikes, and empower government to close factories and jail abusive employers.
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Labor Department
Salem holds execution of Harry Egbert for double murder
Salem Oregon reports the hanging of Harry D Egbert alias Jack Frost for the October 1903 killings of John G Saxton and John West in Wild Horse Valley. Convicted after pursuit from Drain and Burns, Egbert escaped to Idaho before capture. He addressed the crowd and warned against bad upbringing and saloon influence.
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Salem
Ore
Harry D. Egbert
John G. Saxton
John West
Hamey County
Egra
Harry Egbert
Jack Frost
Oregon
Wild Horse Valley
Saxton
Burns, Ore
Burns
West
Egbert
Fields Ranch
Nevada
Rockland
Idaho
Escape Attempt Tied to Deputy Custody at Penitentiary
A prisoner identified as Egbert fought off restraints in a bid to murder the deputy holding him. After a fierce struggle he was recaptured and returned to irons before being escorted to the penitentiary.
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Egbert
Utah Postmasters Confirmed in Senate Executive Session
Washington January 29 The Senate in executive session confirmed five Utah postmasters Edwin R Booth Nephi John Peters American Fork Larso Lawrence Spanish Fork and Joseph Odell Logan.
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Washington
Senate
Utah
Edwin R. Booth
Nephi
John Peters
American Fork
Larso Lawrence
Spanish Fork
Joseph Odell
Logan
Transport Dix Arrives in San Francisco From Manila
The United States freight transport Dix reached San Francisco today from Manila and will return to the Philippines soon with 650 horses and mules aboard. The troop ships Sherman Crook Meade Buford and Warren await orders, while the Sherman has its smokestack lengthened at Union Iron Works for better furnace draft.
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San Francisco
United States
Dix
Manila
Philippines
Sherman
Union Iron Works
Crook
Meade
Buford
Warren
Washington
Turkish Troops Move From Monastir Toward Istip Frontier
Seven battalions of Turkish troops push from Monastir toward Istip and other points on the Bulgarian frontier in a military redeployment. The movement signals preparations along the disputed border and heightened regional tension.
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Monastir
Istip
Pilgrims Society Dinners Across Atlantic Honor Durand
The American Pilgrims Society hosted a dinner in Delmonico's New York for Sir Henry Mortimer Durand, the British ambassador to the United States, while the English branch held a Carlton hotel supper. A trans Atlantic cable setup linked the rooms allowing frequent cross messages between Delmonico's and the Carlton during the event.
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London
Pilgrims Society
Delmont Cos
New York
Sir Henry Mortimer Durand
United States
Carlton Hotel
Delmonico’s
Herrmann Convicted in Mindanao Robbery Case
Manila reports ex inspector George Herrmann convicted for government robbery. He fled Misamis Mindanao, was captured at Banlanan, and sentenced to thirteen years in prison.
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Manila
George Herrmann
Constabulary
Misamis
Mindanao
Banlanan
Turkish Troops Moving to Ottoman Frontline
Madrid Jan 29 The chamber dispute yesterday between War Minister Linares and Deputy Soriano led to a clash with escalating tension. The War Minister has ordered deployment of troops amid the European Turkey situation near Salonica.
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Madrid
Salonica
Turkey
Linares
Dep
Uty Soriano
Sec
Settlement Ends Rivalry Without Duel Between Parties
A dispute between the principals has been resolved amicably, avoiding a duel. The settlement concludes the matter with both sides accepting terms, preventing further confrontation and preserving safety for those involved.
O Grady Out of Danger After Boxing Knockout
Detroit report says Ben O Grady of Buffalo was knocked out by Noah Brusso of Detroit and treated at a hospital. Brusso is no longer detained by police.
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Detroit
Ben O'Grady
Buffalo
Noah Brusso
Brusso
Earl of Devon Dies in London News Requiem
The Earl of Devon also known as Rev Sir Henry Hugh Courtenay rector of Powderham Devon has died in London. He was born July 15 1811 and held an extensive estate.
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London
Earl of Devon
Henry Hugh Courtenay
Powderham
Devon
Russo-Chinese Bank plans San Francisco branch license issued
A Russo-Chinese Bank association branch will be established in San Francisco after a license was issued by the board of commissioners. The bank operates under Russian law with a $7,500,000 capital stock fully paid up, and Prince H. Oukhtomsky serves as president.
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San Francisco
Cal
Russo-Chinese Bank Association
Board of Commissioners
Russia
Prince H. Oukhtomsky
Sibley Proposes Sunday Money Order Ban
Washington January 29 Representative Sibley of Pennsylvania introduced a bill to prohibit the issuance of money orders on Sunday.
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Sibley
Washington
Pennsylvania
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