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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-01-12
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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-01-12
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The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1910-07-15
EDITOR Quincy HoNoRED.
His Paper Made Official Organ Of Min.
nesota Federation.

His Paper Made Official Organ Of Min
nesota Federation.
AT the recent convention Of the Min
nesota State Federation of Labor the
Minnesota Union Advocate. published
in st. Paul. Cornelius Quincy editor,
was unanimously chosen as the official
organ OF the federation. an honor not
to l,a lightly esteemed. But. apart from
this aud what must have been pecul-
fairly gratifying to Mr.. Quincy. was the
fact that the motion to select his paper
Ms the official organ was made by a
rival. Editor J. r. Kennedy Of the La
Ior Rrview Of Minneapolis Further.
the motion was seconded by Editor
McEwpn Of The Labor World OF Du-
uth. Truly lonors fell thick and fast
OH the head of Editor Quincy from
the hands OF his rival quill p,lshers. 1t
is sincerely to be hoped that it will
not result in an undue enlargement Of
his bump Of self esteem. However. It
is safe to predict that such will not be
the case. Labor editors are too busy
with the real problems Of life to afford
the time for nonsense.
Editor Quincy Is to be congratulated
oh the place he has won in the hearts
of his fellow men In Minnesota and
elsewhere. His was an honor as
worthily won as bestowed. Likewise.
Editors Kennedy and McEwen are to be
congratulated. Their action breathes
that spirit of unselfshness and devo-
ton to the cause without which the
labor movement would never have
reached its high estate. The reason
for the growth OF trade unionfsm in
the Minnesota Jurisdiction is explained
and made clear
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1910-07-15
LABOR NOTES.

It is expected that strike of $4,000
cloakmakers will soon be inaugurated.
The central trades and labor unions
of st. Louis have decided not to parade
on Labor day.
Railroad telegraphers have received
wage advances since Jan. l aggregat-
ing 100000.
At the recent city election in Ho-
uuiam, Wash. seven out of nine coun-
cilmen elected were union men.
The children's jacket makers OF Chi
cago have a union now. About 100
workers in this trade started it recent
| ly.
| The carpenters Of Everett. Wash.
have secured an advance in wages OF
from 81 to $3.50 per day. They also
secured the eight hour day.
The new labor party recently formed
In Philadelphia has announced that 1t
will nominate full state ticket for
the next election. 1t has also announc-
ed that its name will be the United
Labor party. .---.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1910-07-15
More Pay. shorten nax-

Over 1900 men employed in the
various branches of the. metal trades
in San Francisco anda surrounding
towns secured 10 PER- cent increase
in wages and an eight houn day recent
". The men are all employed I'm shops
controlled by the Caaifornka Metal
Trades association and include pat
ternmakers. machinistss mokaers. ma
chine. hlacksmiths ands bOilenmakers.
Several weeks ago the unions formu-
lated demands for thR- new agreement.
and after several conferences with
committee representing. the manufac-
turems the terms demanded by the
workers were acceded. to. The In
crease will average.or 81 week for
each man. who will also have an OPP
portunity hereafter to cultivate the ac-
auaintance Of his family after spend
ing eight hours at hard labor
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1910-07-15
ASKS AID FOR ToILERs.
Missouri Labor Commissioner Says
Rich Should Help.

Missouri Labor Commissioner Says
Rich Should Help.
work must be found for the unem-
ployed men and women of Missouri
Each and every one willing to toll is
entitled to a chance to- earn q living
and at wages which will supply all
necessities Of life to them and their
families. 1t Is the sacred duty Of
those who are blessed with more than
their share Of the goods of life to de-
vote their spare time and energy to de-
vising means and using their surplus
capital toward creating constant en-
ployment for their less fortunate
brothers and sisters
In substance this is the opening
theme Of the part OF the red book Of
1910 of the bureau Of labor statistics,
devoted to Missouri's free employment
bureaus. The report was issued by
Labor Commissioner J. c. A. Ealler.
alive. but let live.' could be added
to five or six other suitable. conscience
soothing axioms to be constantly kept
before the minds eye. and these. If
carried out TO the letter daily would
make indigestion and insomnia disap-
pear from the home Of many q. million
aire." was further advice given in the
report to those able to help the uuem-
ployed
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1910-07-15
DON'T WAKE THE FOOLS.

So Long as ToiIers Sleep They Are
Perfectly Harmless
What did you tell that man just
now?"
Il told him to hurry"
what right haze you to tell him to
hurry?"
II pay him to hurry"
what do you pay him"'
'F,ive shillings day."
Where do you get the money to pay
him2''
Il sell bricks"
'Who makes the bricks ?"
He does
'How many bricks does he naake?"
''Twenay-four men can make 24.O00
bricks u day
How much do bricks SELL for?"
Seventeen shillings and siUpence
thousand !.
"You give him shillings. and keep
the resb2"
''Surer-
Then. instead Of you paying him he
really pays you rs. Cd day for
standing around and telling him to
hurry ~
WELL but I own the machinery"
"How did you get it?''
.'Sold, Bricks and bought it
'Whotmade those bricks..r
'Shur up. You will wake. tise fools
up. and then they will make bricks for
Observation-Disclosures W0Eakmam.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1910-07-15
LABOR BRIEFS.

The strike Of carpenters ended with
a victory for the workers. Hereafter
outside men will receive so cents an
hour.
All wealth is the result Of labor. All
those things which make up that indie
Unable thing we call civilization are
the offspring Of labor.
The Amalgainated Society Of Car
penters and Joiners recently celebrat-
ed the fiftieth anniversary of the for
nation of the union. 1t has paid Sl1.-
az. 255 in benefits to date.
The Western Federation of Miners
voted in favor of aftiliating with the
A. f. of L. The proposition was car
ried by majority of more than 7'oo'
votes. But Eve Of the 265 locals voted
against the plan.
The executive board of the Shirt
Waist Makers union Of NeY York mas
levied a per capita tax of 81 on the ~,
600 members Of the union. The func
il to be used in cases of sudden strikes
and for other emergencies.
Arthur M. Huddell Of Boston Hoist
ing and Portable Engineers union, No
a. has been Endorsed by oil the union
Of Massachusetts as candidate 10
international president. Mr.. Hudde
has been an international vice pres
dent for several years.
| Rhode Island state branch. A. f. Q
, L., has decided upon political activ
: ty campaign to secure the enactmer
I into law of labors' just requests an
2 the election to Office of men friendl
: to organized labor. Remember yor
o friends and defeat your enemies" Is
be Its campaiCu slogan. ----
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1910-07-15
Tho Printers, Convention.

Minneapolis union printers have
preparations for the International con-
vention to be held in that city during
the week Of Aug. S-13 well in hand.
and the arrangements have SO far pro-
crossed that the convention commit
tee Is able to announce some of the
features of the occasion. Not the
least among the latter will be the tu-
berculosis exhibit which will be on
display in prominent place during
the entire week of the convention.
Charles Deacon. superintendent of the
Home For Union Printers at Colorado
Springs. will be in direct charge. aud
stereopticon views and lectures will be
a part of the show. Another feature
of unusual interest to the practical
printer is the news that w. B. Pres
cott manager of the Inland Printer
technical school. will be in Minneapo-
lis convention week with the technical
exhibit which Is part Of the schools
advertising
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1910-07-15
tn. seamen.. Strike

The strike OF the seameD on the
great lakes is now over one year old.
It involves nearly 10000 saklOrs. fire.
men and cooks. who are striking
against conditions of serfdOm. The
Lake Carriers association. Donre
sponsible body composedi Of vessel
owners. has resorted to every expe-
dient to fill their places. but with
out success. 1t attempted to induce
seamen to desert ocean going vessels
at New York. but ran up against the
alien immigration law. Meanwhile.
through inexperienced seamanship. It
IS losing ships and lives. The strik-
ers are determined to win and are en-
titled to every form of; support.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1910-07-15
Temper Your Ls4tsranee..

sincerely believe that the intsr-
ests Of our people aue best protechod
and promoted by being temperate In
our utterances. but do 1t in friendly
spirit. for think it is commonly easier
to compose your industrial differences
with an employer Il you have not
wounded his feelings personally. We
are all human. and when q man
wounds my personal feelings am not
quite as agreeable to deal With after
ward as l would be If he had not
wounded me personally. and employ
ers and you and l are just the same.
So be sympathetic. broad nainded and
temperate In all things.-John Mitchell.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1910-07-15
LAX MINING LAWS.
John Mitchell Urges Legislation to
Protect Mine Workers.

Workmen's compensation laws and
better protective legislation for indus
trial workers of the country were urged
by John Mitchell. former head Of the
United Mine Workers of America, in
talk before state mine inspectors at
banquet held recently in Chicago.
He declared that the United States
is far behind European nations in the
matter of industrial legislation and the
use Of safety devices for the protec-
ton of life and limb of workmen in
hazardous occupations.
1.-The terrible mine catastrophe at
Cherry suggests to our minds RENE
dies for the prevention of similar oc-
currences." said Mr.. Mitchell NC
body of men has done more in the way
of making mines safer than the state
mine inspectors.
1T is no credit. however, to the
United States that a larger number is
killed in industry than If two great
nations were continually at war
want to say with that great man The
odore Roosevelt that this country is
far behind European nations in indus
trial legislation.
ut seems to me it is high time that
our country takes its place among the
most advanced. The United States Is
now the only place where the anti
quated system of assumed risk and
other legal doctrines still obtain. Isn't
it much better to have an automatic
compensation system for the workers?
But the real problem is to preserve
the lives and limbs of our wage earners.
1t is more valuable to society that the
workers save their limbs and preserve
their health. AS Americans we should
be ashamed to confess that our coun-
try is the most backward nation in the
world in industrial legislation.
ITO you men who are charged with
great responsibility belongs part Of the
task of developing a uniform system
of legislation for the protection Of min
ers. submit that the conservation Of
our human resources is vastly more
important than the conservation of all
the material resources on earth
urge upon you to do your part In max
ing the United States the safest and
best protected nation in the world in
stead Of the worst"
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1910-07-15
LABOR GOSSIP.

The American Flint Glass Workers
Y..v. now mas & larger membership
than ~ --v time In Its history,
San francisco 5ookbinders nave &C
viewed an increase per day OF % cents.
The minimum will be $3.50 a week.
Many contractors. employers OF Ia
bor. bankers and business men contrio-
uted to the Kansas City Labor temple
building fund.
A San Francisco cement worker was
fined $50 by the union for conduct IN
becoming a trade unionist. He was
also prohibited from working FOR
certain boss for six months
The Oakland (Cnl.) Central Labor
union passed a resolution imposing
fine of not less than $25 on any union
man patronizing oriental labor OF any
form. from a Chinese lottery to Jap
anese barber shop.
The Colorado anti-coercion law en-
acted twenty years ago, which pro
vides that no employer shall discharge
an employee because he belongs to
labor union or attends labor meetings
has been declared invalid by Judg'
Sullivan OF Mesa county.
Pensions for all or none was urget
by the Rev. Chauncey ]. Hawkins
a recent sermon at the Central Congre
gational church. Boston. He declares
that tie toilers were as fully deservln
of pensions as teachers, firemen. police
men and other public servants,
called.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1910-07-15
TO FIGHT SOCIALISM.
CIergymen and Labor Leaders Forn-
New Justice League.

wow SuStICS League
Clergymen of many denominations.
publicists and labor leaders united in
New York a few days ago to organize
the Individual and Social Justice
League of America. The purpose of
the league Is defined in its prospectus
In part as follows:
ITO set clearly before the American
people the principles at issue between
American thought and life as compar,
ed with the economic and political rev.
olutions proposed by socialism: to pro,
mote a local adherence to the institu-
tons by which America has come TO
be land of freedom. progress an6
reverence for law: to exemplify and
REINFORCE the faith of the people in per-
sOnal Initiatives: to inculcate just con-
ditions of competition while resisting
the aggression Of private privilege at
the expense of public welfare: to de-
fend the workman in his demand for
an equitable return for his labor: to
uphold the everlasting reality of re-
ligion as the foundation of civiliza-
ton"
Among the officers elected were:
President-The Rev. John Wesley
Hill, d. D.. LII. D.. Methodist Epis-
copal.
First vice Observation-Disclosures John
Ireland. D. D.. LII. D.. Roman Cath
Ollie.
Treasurer-HermanA A. Metz. former
comptroller Of New York city.
Director of literary bureau-The Rev.
DR.. Thomas B. Slicer. Unitarian.
Executive committee - Archbishop
ireland. st Paul. Mimi: Bishop Earl
Cranston. Washington on. e.; Bishop
Henry White Warren. Denver IN. Ely:
Bishop John H. Vincent. Indianapolis
,(M. E): Bishop W. F. Mallalieu. Au-
burndale. Mass. on. E.,: Bishop James
n. Darlington. Harrisburg. Pa. P. EN-
Rabbi Rudolph Grossman. New York:
the Rev. DR.. s. Parkes Cadman. Brook
Ign Comparatively: Peter w. Collins.
secretary of the Interna tional Brother
hood of Electrical Workers. Spring.
field, ILL.,: John NJ. Stahl. secretary of
the Farmers National Congress, Chica-
go; the Rev. DR.. Charles F. Thwing.
president of the Western Reserve uni
versity: Samuel R. Van SAINT. command
er in chief Of the G. A. R., Minneap-
oils: w. G. Lee. president of the
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen.
Cleveland: Roswell Tompkins. secre-
tary of the Building Trades council.
New York; Timothy Healy. president
Of the International Brotherhood of
Stationary Firemen. New York. and
many others.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1910-07-15

The report OF the Massach usetts stata.
child labor committee just Issued states
that Massachusetts, hiss fallen from It's
former place a. q, leader in child labor
reform and in various important meth
ODDS Of restric don Il has been outstmp-
ped by a number Of other states. WITH
in its borders, IN workshops. factories
and other establishments are employed
between twenty and thirty thousand
children under sixteen years OF age
and a large portion Of them aHe en-
ployed ten hours day.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1910-07-15
Molder.' Union to Insure.

The Iron Molders' union is begin
ming comprehensive Insurance plan
that is likely to enlist the entire trade.
The start is being made in Ohio. where
500 members will incorporate under
the laws, and then one state after an
other will be attached to the organi1a-
ton. The molders claim they will pay
benefits Of $500 to $1,000 at less cost
than any insurance company In the
world
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1910-07-15
Maehinists Prosperous.

The latest semiannual report of the
International Association of Machinists
shows the receipts from all sources for
six months to be $211.111.O2 and the
expenditures $176.423. II. The organ
ization has 94.53S.75 invested in gov
eminent and other bonds.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1910-07-15
Los Angeles i. Union Town.

There are now ninety-two labor un-
ions in Los Angeles. Cal. all housed In
dedicated. In 1887 there were only
two labor organizations in that city.
the Typographical and Carpenters I'M
IONS
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1910-07-15
Enoin..r. Favor Harmony.

At the recent convention of the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
held in Detroit a committee was ap-
pointed to establish closer relations
with the Brotherhood Of Locomotive
Firemen. These two organizations
have had differences for some time,
and the action Of the engineers will be
the first step toward establishing
more harmonious feeling.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1910-07-15
k.eo III. Label In Mind

Don't forget that there is q bitter
war on against the union Label. You
have new friends and old and numer-
GUS enemies who mean to destroy the
unions and the union label You can
defeat them by demanding the union
label on everything you buy and by
encouraging your friends to do ike
wise.-Shoe Workers Journal.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1910-07-15
Farmer. For the Label.

The Farmers union is making con-
,iderable growth in Colorado Its
Members are demanding the union. la
bel on many things. and the st. Louis
and Chicago jobbing houses have been
compelled to furnish union goOdssin all
parts Of the state.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1910-07-15
Union Farmer. Incorporate.

In line with the declaration adopt
ed at the recent conference of the Or
ganized farmers in st. Louis, the Amer
lean Cooperative union has been In
corporated with a capitalization Of
100000. The society will begin a
crusade against high prices and to
eliminate middlemen in the sale OF
products raised or Used IN tho farm
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1910-07-15
str;ke Breaker. cIubbsd.

The strike breakers for the sugar
trust in New York objected to being
fred when the trust capitulated to UNI
ion labor, and for the first time In the
history Of America the police dubbed
the strike breakers.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1910-07-15
Damages For Injured.

In Australia seamen's compensa-
ton act Is In force which provides liza.
bility on the part Of employers regard
less of negligence on the part OF the
injured and gives damages for nearly
every kind OF injury.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1910-07-15
How to unionize "Jobs.,

TOW 70 OhIonfzo JobS.
English workmen have discovered
that the way to secure contracts for
public buildings with the union labor
offices having the final disposition Of
contracts.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1910-07-15
To Boom the Label.

Canadian unions this year are going
to make special efforts to turn their
Labor day demonstrations into label
parades 1t is claimed that 1t will be
the biggest campaign of publicity for
union labeled products ever under
taken.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1910-07-15
eomp.r. on Labor Abroad.


As an outcome Of Samuel Gompers'
trip abroad last summer in the inter-
ests of the American Federation of
Labor we have the book Labor in
Europe and America" Harper's). made
up of letters from England. Holland.
Belgium. Germany. Switzerland and
Italy. Most Of these writings were
printed serially in various newspapers.
AS they appear revised. collected and
with additions they form Il volume Of
must interesting and pertinent observa-
,iouS and comparisons.
Mr. t;"miers returned to this cnun-
Try an American very much couiii med
Iiut. while finding that there is no
paradise in Europe yet for the toilers-
far from It," he Is able to report a
very distinct advance in labor condi-
lions over there. Trade unionism and
cooperation have accomplished much.
mot only in Germany. but throughout
Europe" Municipal improvement in
the German cities. with its public
cleaning up and practical abolition
Of slums. has done wonders for wage
workers there.
Besides his letters from shore Mr..
Gompers includes In his book THE
Underworld of an Ocean Steamer"
telling of the terrible toll of the stokers.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1910-07-15
FoRGsTs ITS DEAD.
Labor Arraisned For Indifference to
Its Fallen Heroes.

It's Fallen Heroes.
In an address before the Minneapolis
Trades assembly Thomas E. Lees re-
buked labor for its indifference TO the
henory of lenders who have fallen in
the strife. What he said of Minneap-
Ulis applies with equal force to nearly
every city in the land. We quote from
Mr.. Lees:
What Is labor doing to perpetuate
the names and good deeds of it's dead?
This question is prompted by the fact
that within the last few weeks four
men of more than ordinary prominence
in labor circles in Minneapolis in the
last two decades passed to the beyond.
three OF them with hardly any notice
beyond their own Immediate unions.
while the nation has its Hall of
Fame and while most OF the secret.
military and church societies and many
other organizations strive to keep be-
fore the living the names of those who
in their lifetime did something for
others. we hear little from labor in the
way of bringing forth its martyrs of
the past. of whom there are doubtless
many. There Is seemingly no good
reason why organized labor should not
have some way to make the works and
deeds of its many good men known
and to see also that their good works
live long after they have gone.
Conditions in Minneapolis are not
different from what they are in dozens
Of other cities in the United States.
The heroes of labor's battles are fall
ing every day. Men who have given
their best efforts and many years Of
hard work to make the burdens Of the
working people lighter and secure for
the toilers conditions more in keeping
with the demands of the times. men
who have sacrificed much in the inter-
est Of the masses. men who never fall
tered when the battle cry was sound
ed. which meant that they must give
up their positions to fight for labor's
rights. are passing away. and no note
is taken OF their departure.
This is not as it should be. Why
does not labor take steps to make per-
petual In labor history. local. state and
national. the names of her true and
loyal supporters? Shall we go on as
we are doing with the passing remark,
as a famous poet says. that
when we are dead the world will move
As IL we had not come and gone"
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1910-07-15

Tie American Flint Glass Workers
v..v.. now mas larger membership
than ~ --v time in its history,