The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-11-06

PlttSburg, Pa.-All the great 1nde-
pendent steel companies have been
producing iron to their utmost capaci-
ty, but have been compelled to go into
the open market for additional sup
plies, and of the 100000 tons placed
under contract in September about
100000 tons was steel-making iron,
100000 tons being standard Bessemer.
The United States Steel corporation,
according to preliminary figures, pro-
duced 1,142,0O0 tons of pig iron last
month, and it may be noted here that
the steel ingot production of the cor
poration is estimated at 100000 tons
during the same time, indicating
large consumption of steel scrap, as
the corporation has not purchased any
outside pig metal.
Manila, P. I.-Thirty-six leaders OF
the striking cigar makers were ar
rested here charged with criminal
conspiracy This action is the result
of the unionized cigar makers striking
for higher wages after the new tariff
Jaw went into effect. Several serious
riots have taken place. The complaint
on which the leaders were arrested
includes a recitation of the alleged
blood pact that was signed by the
strikers. This was an oath all were
required to take stating that if they
betrayed the cause their brothers had
the right to kill them without re-
sponsibility to the authorities.
Clevelond, O.-The reports of the Of
ficers to the o. F.. of L., convention
showed that the organization had ex-
perienced wonderful growth dur
ing the past year. Secretary
Thomas books demonstrated the
fact that there was an increase
of 1877 local unions in the Federation,
making total of 4O3, with a member
ship of over 10000. The income was
$3,873 and expenses $2,693, with a
balance of nearly 1900 on hand. The
federation is also in close touch with
about 1000 local unions in Ohio, ex-
elusive Of the railway organizations
Pittsburg, Pa.-Interest in finished
steel products continues to be center
ed in heavy section rails, contracts
for which have just been placed call
ing for $4,000 tons, including $4,000
tons additional for the st. Paul rail
road, which, it is understood, has
placed contracts in all for 100000 tons.
The new contracts include 10000 tons
for another western line calling for
$4,000 tons of Bessemer and $4,000
tons of open hearth rails. The At
lantic Coast line has ordered $4,000
tons additional of open hearth rails.
Brussels, Belgium. to
the last industrial census of Belgium
taken in October, 1896. there were en-
ployed in industry, trade and com
merce 100000 women and 6S5, 900 men,
OF the women, 10000 were home work
ers, viz, $4,000 employed in lace and
tulle making, 5000 in other textile
trades, $500 in tailoring, ETC., $500 in
glove making, $500 in straw plating
$500 in various Industries.
New York-The New York state
branch of the Amalgamated Associa
ton of Meat Cutters and Butchers
has membership of 1900, against
5000 last year, a gain of $4,000. In
Greater New York alone the member
ship of the organization was in
creased by 1900. The treasury con
tains the neat balance of $4,000.
Berlin, Germany-In Germany the
percentage of unemployment for June
is returned as 2.S, which is slightly
better than June, 1908, though twice
that of June, 1907. The lowest per
centage of unemployment is thai
shown by the Miners union 110,01$
members), which was OIL per cent.
Washington.-The automobile chauf
feurs have organized chauffers pro
tective association. The new organi
cation has sick benefits, and it's policy
will be to expel from it's ranks any
chauffeur convicted of joy-riding. The
action of the chauffeurs is in line will
a movement already launched in sew
| eral other cities in the east
Pittsburg, Pa.-During the year end
| ed September 1, 1909, the United Mine
| Workers were involved in between
| thirty and forty strikes, two-thirds O
which they won. The number of per
sons involved ranged from 300 to 600
The cost of strikes during the year i.
estimated at more than $472,00O.
| Copenhagen, Denmark-There are
now 81 central or national unions il
| the Federation of Danish Trades un
| ions, with LIZA local branches, beside!
ten local societies; the total member
| ship is estimated to be about 100000
| Washington.-In the canton o
Schvyz, Switzerland, in the dangerou
trades apprentices must be adequate
| ly insured against accident by tn
master.
The Hague.-Holland's statesmen
are discussing the suppression of In
dustries carried on in the workers
| miserable homes.
Portland, Ore.-The holders uniol
is engaged in movement to Obtain
legislation that will abolish the MANI
facture of stoves in the state peniter
tiary.
Laramie, Wyo.-A state federation
comprising in its membership abou