United labor bulletin., 1914-01-10

assembly at the instance of the Con
sumers' League of Maryland. It II
being drafted by Charles ]. Bonaparte
and provides for commission Of
three. which is to be appointed by the
governor and shall have the power
to enforce its decision. The commits
sion Is to be authorized to Investigate
general conditions. and where 1t finds
there is reason to believe the wages
paid are insufficient. It shall appoint a
wage board representing employers.
employees and disinterested parties rep
resenting the public.
Pittsburgh--Declaring that thou
sands OF women and children In the
Pittsburgh district are employed in
violation of the new child labor law.
francis Feehan. first vice-president of
the pennsylvania Federation of Labor.
and chief inspector of the state de-
partment Of labor, announced COM
plete plans for enforcement of the
statute. A large number Of war
rants have already been served ON EN-.
ployers OF women who are charged
with compelling the latter to work
more than "a hours week.
f0tsburgh,. Pa.-Seventy-five thou
sand persons were affected and the
business OF IA boroughs in the lower
Allegheny valley was hampered seri-
ously by the strike of "a motormeu
and conductors on the Natrona branch
OF the West Penn railways. Twenty
nve deputy sheriffs and a SQUAD of
state troops were ordered on duty at
various points in the strike district,
ana many arrests of strike sympathiz-
ers have been made.
Chicago.-The International Asso-
citation of Electrotypers. an organiza-
ton affiliated with the United Typo
tnetae OF America, in convention rati-
ned the report of a commission which
urged that proposition be made to
the union electrotypers, seeking to
prevent strikes and lockouts and car.
rying all disagreements to an arbitra-
ton board. Ultimate action on this
proposition will be had by q referen.
dunn vote.
Chfcago.-Gift boxes for the unhappy
children of the Christmas tree country
OF northern Michigan were forwarded
to Calumet, Mich. by officers of the
Woman's Trade Union league of Chi.
cago. Not toys nor dolls nor gaines
nor any Of the ornaments for Christ.
mas trees were contained In the
boxes. but clothing for the thousands
OF children whose fathers are out OF
work as result of the strike in the
copper mines Of Calumet and Han.
cock.
Kansas City, Mo.-Co-operative mar.
kets through which produce would be
sold direct from the farm to the con.
sumer are planned by the Farmers
Equity union. The establishment OF
market In Kansas City was the pro
posal under consideration. So far the
union has devoted most of its efforts
to acquiring elevators and selling the
grain of its members direct to the mil.
leS.
Fresno. Cal.-A demand has been
received by the French chamber OF
commerce from an army of the un.
employed" traceling in this direction
from Stockton. that the people OF
this city provide accommodations,
food and medical attendance for the
men. who number 12O, for one day.
The communication was turned over
to the mayor.
Cleveland.-Brewers, No. IT, have
assessed themselves rs cents a week
to create fund for the purpose OF
supporting members who have been
thrown out Of employment on account
of the closing Of nearly one-third the
saloons in this city.
Lancaster. Pa.-Less than a living
wage. It is claimed by labor leaders.
Is received by over 2,400 women and
girls In this city. The minimum wage
at department stores, telephone ex-
changes and restaurants Is less than
$3.50 per week.
Altoona, Pa.-Reductions in the
forces Of shop men and in the hours OF
work were ordered In the Pennsyl.
vania railroads big plant here. The
machine shop, where 5000 men work,
will work 40 hours week instead OF
55, as usual.
Columbus, Ohio.-During the IS
months the workmen's compensation
law has been In effect in Ohio, only
2.183 firms. with 134.191 employees,
have been covered by state compen.
sation.
New York.-In this city two fac
tions of the sheet metal workers have
agreed to settle their differences. All
details have been worked out and q
new union is to be formed.
London. England.-Efforts are being
made to organize the 10000 members
of the police. An attempt will be
made to secure recognition of the
union by January 1, 1914.
Indianapolis.-The International Ty.
biographical union in the last year
paid out less than $4,000 for strike
benefits. while $250.000 has been paid
out In old age pensions.