The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1907-06-21

Bridgeport, COnn.-Mach1n1sts arc
asking for the nine-hour day for all
machinists and toolmakers.
Pittsburg, Pa.-Stogie makers will
make another effort to secure char
ter from the American Federation Of
Labor
Newark, N. J.-Union men succeed
ed in defeating nonunion clothing
manufacturer for place on the city
police board.
Rochester, N. Y.-The International
Association of Car Workers will revise
it's constitution at the annual conven-
ton to be held here next October.
Washington.-Pres Gompers of
the American Federation of Labor said
recently that he failed to see any signs
of disturbance in the industrial situa-
ton.
Washington.-Spec efforts will be
made by the American Federation of
Labor this year to organize vast mass
ess of women workers throughout the
country.
Portland, Ore.-This city has taken
step forward in establishing a mu-
nicipal employment bureau, in which
work and workers are to be listed free
of charge.
Pittsburg, Pa.-Local union No. 81
OF the Garment Workers, made up of
women working at the trade, has start
ed an agitation for the Garment Work
ers' union label.
Philadelphia.-Them miners of Penn
sy1vania are attempting to have law
r{r{r, %y,<n f<~,,
as miner to undergo an examination
as to his fitness.
Paris.-The extended strike of the
seamen virtually has come to an end
with the capitulation Of the strikers,
who have resumed work. Their
grievances will be investigated.
Paris.-Great uneasiness regarding
the situation of affairs in France pre-
walls beneath the surface owing to
the continuance of labor troubles and
their Enthusiastically revolutionary char
acter.
Newark, N. 1.-THE strike of jour-
neymen carpenters which began May
l ended In full victory for the men.
The mems demands included an eight
hour day at so cents an hour and the
closed shop.
Paris.-In consequence of the in
crease in the price of wheat, involving
an increase of $3.50 per 100 kilos in
the price of flour, the bakers threaten
| to raise the price of bread from 4
cents to 5 cents pound.
| Louisville, Ky.-A general strike of
machinists on the Louisville & Nash
| vile railroad was ordered. There are
between 600 and 700 machinists en-
| ployed on the road, 245 of them work
ing in the South Louisville shops.
Boston.-The application Of the Box
makers and Sawyers for charter in
the American Federation of Labor has
been referred to the officers of the
Amalgamated Wood Workers for con-
sideration. If it is found that the
| Jurisdiction asked for does not clash
with that of the wood workers the
| charter will in all probability be
| granted.
| New York.-The charter of Double
Drum Holsters union II ,275, has been
recalled and the Steam Engineers In
ternational union has been instructed
to receive every one of the members
Of the holsters into full membership,
on the understanding that until they
have qualified as steam engineers they
will be permitted to work for the
i wages now received, or for such i'm
proved conditions as the steam engi-
neers can secure for them.
Louisville, Ky.-Two hundred strfk-
ing union paperhangers were granted
the advance in wages asked from the
wallpaper dealers and have returned
to work under years agreement.
Washington.-Report submitted at
the recent meeting of the executive
council Of the A. F. of L. shows that
there has been an increase of $4,000
in the trade union membership in
the last five months.
Washington.-Data regarding the Ia
Dor of convicts in the penitentiaries
and other penal institutions Of this
country have been compiled as fol
lows: Convict labor produces goods
to the value of $35,000,000 annually.
More convict-made goods are produced
in Missouri than in any other state.
Blacksnake whips, whip lashes and
riding quirts are practically all prison
made. About one-half of the prison
made wares are produced under the
contract system" The value of che
food consumed annually by convict
is, on the average, $51.37. The aver
age cost of guarding and attendance
for a convict for year is $685.. One
prison contractor owns and controls
the clothing output of eight prisons in
six states.
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determined to invite the Presbyterian
b Ministers association to send a dele
gate to represent it in the Minneapolis
Trades assembly, and any other min
isterial society that cares to send a
representative will be accorded the
same privilege.