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Washington Evening Journal in Washington, Iowa

22 Aug 1912

Page 4

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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1912

Page

4

Enthusiastic stockholders back Washington County Chautauqua drive

Yesterday afternoons meeting drew heavy turnout for the Washington County Chautauqua association. John Mitchell lecture sparked strong pledges for season tickets and donations from local leaders, with speakers praising benefits and urging broader public support for a self sustaining program.

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John Mitchell Fisher Association Washington County Winemouse Sadier J. A. Young M. W. Bailey W. Livingston J. L. Brookhart Wallace Minnie Conner Winfield Smouse W. R. Lawrence W. A. Stewart Geo. Maxwell W. R. Sawbill
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John Mitchell on Trades Unions Leadership and Labor Voice

John Mitchell spoke on the Philosophy of Trade Unions in a large tent, detailing union aims like a minimum wage, eight hour day, child labor laws, safety, and free speech. He argued unions empower workers against big corporations, urged organization, and condemned factory oppression of women and children while opposing strikes but acknowledging their historical role.

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John Mitchell W. M. Keeley Mr. Mitchell Rome Mitchell United States Als
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