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About The Wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-???? | View Entire Issue (Feb. 8, 1907)
GENERAL MENTION. Interesting ltem Mostly Swiped from Bright Labor Papers. Demand the label. The union label that's all. Look for the union label. If It Is not labeled, refuse it. Bartenders of St. Joseph, Mo., have reorganized. Union made shoes are sold by Rog ers & Perkins. Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Castor spent Sun day with relatives in Wahoo. In three years, not including all of last year, Pittsburg's wages increased $. ,500,000. Six Boston printing offices have been sdded to the list of houseB using the union label. "Blue Ribbon" cigars are union made, Lincoln made and well made. Sold by all dealers. Harnessmakers of Kansas City, Mo., have received an advance in wages from 12 to $15 per week. Every elevator constructor in New York City is a member of the Ele vator Constructors' Union. Boston Cigarmakers" Union reports that out of a membership of 2,300 there are but seventy out of work. William D. Huber has been reelected president of the International Brother hood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. Benjamin Meyers, Chicago, was fined $100 by Judge Newcomer for fraudulently using the label of the cigarmakers' union. Twelve thousand employes of the mines and smelters in Montana have received an increase of wages aver aging 25 cents a day. , Street car men have organized a union at Point Richmond, near San Francisco. Lincoln men are still at the mercy of the employers, f The Burden company of Troy, N. has notified its employes of a general advance In their wages. Puddlers are to get an Increase of 25 cents a ton. The cutters employed by the Shar rood Shoe company and the Minnesota Shoe company, St. Paul, Minn., have received a raise of 10 per cent in tholi wages. The announcement is made by the Northern Pacific railroad of the In crease of wages of baggagemen $10 per month, and telegraphers $5 per month. The question of what labor is to be used in the mines is to be made the main issue in the Transvaal at the elections under the new consti tution. ' It is hinted that high wages offered ty - the canal commission are respon sible for the exodus of steam shovel operators from Mesaba range, in the northern ixjnlnsula, to work on the Icthmus of Panama. Boston Local No. 9 have sent out circulars notifying musicians to be on the lookout for Frank P. Morton, who disappeared . from Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 22. He is a violinist and was engaged with the Philadelphia Sym phony orchestra. Now that President Elliot, of Har vard University, has refused to pay the carpenters employed there the reg ular wages union men at Boston be lieve -.that they have discovered why he is bo pronounced in his adverse views on trades unionism. News comes from Saginaw that President John Harris, of the Mich igan Mine Workers, will not be a can didate for re-election. Elsie McCul lough, present national board member, it is thought will succeed Mr. Harris. Two thousand men are affected. The Bill Posters' and Blllers' Inter national Union has signed up agree ments with all the circus companies throughout the country; This is a great victory for this enterprising union, and will give a vast amount of employment to its members. Union men! please your wife and your pocketbook by purchasing a Riv et side Base Burner. There is abso lutely no stove on the market that will furnish as much heat for the amount of coal consumed as will the Riverside. Sold exclusively by Hoppe ac 108 North Tenth street. It is stated that in the two and one half year's strike on the Santa Fa railroad that the corporation has been compelled to purchase 694 engines at 5 0iK)IOKWtO0 Colds with Fever O When a heavy cold attacks . one, accompanied by body pains, headache and fever, RECTOR'S LAXATIVE COLD TABLETS will do more for you in three doses Mian all the quinine you can take. They are small, convenient to take and Bore in action. 25c Per Bottle RECTOR'S Twelfth and 0 Streets 0CKKiKOiK0CiKQ0C a cost of nearly $14,000. A very large part of that expense was waste, owing to the unsatisfactory work of incom petent scabs. The general strike of 600 building workmen in thirty branches of the building Industry which tied up all work on the new Hecker-Jones-Jewell Milling company's building in New York, has been settled. The Allis Chalmers Co. agreed to the employ ment of none but union men. The German Painters' Union, of Chicago, is agitating a movement for a six hour day during the winter months for the purpose of doviding up the work among its members. The movement will in no way affect the employers, as the work Is paid for by the hour and is made for the purpose of distributing the work among all the members during the dull season. Typographical Union Ball. Monday, February 25, Fraternity Hall. Quick's Orchestra. WOMEN IN THE FIGHT. The National American Woman Suf- rage Association will meet at Chicago on February 14 to 19, and one entire afternoon will be devoted to the dis cussion of the subject of child labor and the industrial conditions of work ing women. Dr. Anna Shaw Is presi dent of the association. Among those who will speak are Florence Kelly, Alice Henry, the .Australian sociolo gist; Mary E. McDowell; Ella Stewart, president of the Illinois branch of the organization; Mrs. Watkins, president of the Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs; Lillie Monroe, who will talk about "Municipal Suffrage in Kansas;" Jane Addams, Emil Hirsch and others. There will be a tribute to Susan B. An thony, and it is hoped that some per manent memorials may take definite shape. WAGEWORKERS OF THE WORLD. There are about 8,000,000 wagework- ers organized into unions throughout the world, of which number approxi mately one-fourth are in the United States. Great Britain and Germany each have nearly as many trade un ionists as the United States, but the c ountries in which the movement is comparatively new Austria, Hungary, Italy, etc. are now making' very rapid progress, although none of them has as yet as large a body of organized workers as the state of New . York, which, with less than one-fifth the population of France, has one-half as many trade unionists. New York Un ionist. ' Big bill at the Bijou. Watch Sunday papers. LABOR'S NATIONAL PLATFORM. What the American Federation of Labor Stands For. 1. The abolition of all forms of in voluntary servitude except as a pun ishment for crime. 2. Free schools, free text books and compulsory education. 3. Unrelentng protest against the Issuance and abuse of injunction pro cess in labor disputes. 4. A work day of not more than eight hours in the twenty-four hour day. 5. A strict recognition of not over eight hours a day on all federal, state or municipal work and at not less than the prevailing per diem wage rate of the class of employment in the vici nity where the work is performed. 6. Release from employment one day in seven. 7. The abolition of the contract sys tem on public work. ' ' 8. The municipal ownership of pub lic utilities. 9. The abolition of the sweat shop system. 10. Sanitary inspection of factory. workshop, mine and home. - 11. Liability of employers for in jury to body or loss of life. 12. The nationalization of telegraph and telephone. 13. The passage of anti-child labor laws in states where they do not exist and rigid defense of them where, they have been enacted Into law. 14. Woman suffrage co-equal with man suffrage, the initiatve and refer endum and the imperative mandate ar.d right of 'recall. 15. Suitable and plentiful play grounds for children in all cities. 16. Continued agitation for the pub lic bath system in all cities. 17. Qualifications in permits to build of all cities and towns, that there shall be bathroom and bathroom attach ments in all houses or compartments used for habitation. . 18. We favor a system of finance whereby money shall be issued ex clusively by the government, with such regulations and restrictions' as will protect it from manipulation by the banking interests for their own private gain. . LABOR DECALOGUE. L Thou sbalt join a union of thy craft, and have no other unions before it. IL The meetings thereof shalt thou at tend and pay thy tithes with regular ity. Thou shalt not attribute unholy purposes to thy brother in union. Be ware of the fact that, though thou be honest, "there are others." III. 'Thou shalt not take thy neighbor's job." rv. Thou shalt not labor more than eight hours for one day's work, nor on the Sabbath nor on any of the holy days (holidays). V. Thou shalt not hire out thy off spring of tender years. "Poverty and shame shall be on him that refuseth instruction to his children." VI. Clothe not the wife of thy bosom in mean apparel, lest it be a testimony against thee. VH. Thou shalt not live in a hovel, nor feed on the husk that the swine doth eat. Take thou not alms from the unrighteous, lest it bemean thee. VIII. Honor the female sex, for on this rock rests the welfare of man. IX. Waste not thy life in the chase after the etheral, lest the substance be filched from thee. The Lord helps those who help themselves.: Thou helpest thyself best by helping thy brother workers in the union of labor. X. Thy brother's welfare is thy con cern; therefore shalt thou have a care for him and his. Associate thyself with thy brother worker, that thy pay may be heightened, thy hours of labor shortened and the days of thy life and the lives, of all may be lengthened and brightened. Iowa Unionist.' FAIR CONTRACTORS. List of Those Who Employ Union Car penters On All Work. , Bulletin No. 3, Carpenters' Union, Local 1055, Lincoln, Nebraska. Phones Auto 3824; Bell F1154, 130 South Eleventh street. , - The following employers and con tractors have been declared fair by Carpenters' Union, Local 1055, and we request all ' parties contemplating building or repairs of any kind per taining to our trade to please take no tice and consider the following reput able contractors and builders before letting your work. i - Atterbery, H. B., Auto 4502, 2427 D street.' t Baker, S. W., Auto 2040, 1836 South 15th St. Chappell, H. E., Bell L-1636 114 So. 13th, room 26. Campbell, A., 2950 Holdrege. St. Copeland, S. R., Auto 3590, 110 No. 27th St. - Drybbro, L., Auto 3861, 432 So. 10th St. ' ; Dobbs, H., Auto 3935, 329 South 27th St. Harrison, T. P., Bell F-351, Brownell Blk, room 12. Hammond & Burford, Auto 4997, 3135 Dudley St. -.. Hart, E. M., Auto 1326, 123 So. 16th st. . . . - . ' ;, Hutton, Alex, Auto 2565, 1436 N St, Jewell, J. W., Auto 1808, 1026. Q St. Jensen, L., Auto 3458, 2509 N St. Kiewit. A., Bell A-1601, 1620 N St. Krough & Beck, P. O. box 737. Lindell, C. A., Auto 6378, 2739 Sum ner St, . . 1 ' Myers, A. L., Auto 4260, 223 No. 28th St. ' ' Mitchner, E., Auto 6345, 928 South 12th St. Mellor, Chas., Auto 2009, 2149 So. 15th St. Odell, F. G., Auto 3094, 1335 No. 24th St. ' Myers,. J., Auto 3085, 701 Pine St. Park Bros., Auto 1440, Bell 440, 1146 Nance Ave. . Ryman, C. W., Auto 3903, lil2 Pine St. " Rush, D. A., Bell B-1792, Normal. Schaull & Asenmacher. Townsend, T. K., Auto 1505, 1323 South 15th St. Vanderveer, O. W., Bell B-1245, 1780 No. 29th St. Webb, S. A., Auto 4226, 2743 W St. Watson, Joe, Auto 3189, 405 So. 26th St. Lincoln Sash & Door Co., for mill work, 2nd Y, Auto 3463. Pettit & Co., cabinet makers, 1530 N, Auto 25S2. - . This bulletin is issued by authority of Carpenter's Union, and is subject to revision at their orders. Firms and contractors can have names and place of business inserted by applying to Carpenters' Business Agent, : at 130 So. 11th street, or by phone Auto 3824, Bell L 1154. Good Service Guaranteed American Order of Protection A FRATERNAL BENEFICIAL ORDER Men and Women Eligible to Membership An Order That Admits All Classes of Occu pation, Grading Same According To Hazard. UNIFORM MONTHLY PAYMENTS NO ASSESSMENTS PENSION MEMBERS AFTER SEVENTY YEARS OF AGE Supreme Harbor Lincoln, Nebraska. A Lincoln S2 s 516 3E SS uj a a ' o o llOlOl - So il t sf.ssssssss o o o o 1- o ID OL It Issssssssgi !! I O O I o o ' CM O ssi CO r-, o D 1 CM CM S o O ; CM I . p m I T- I o o 22 33 o o : AMUSEMEMTS AMUSEMENTS AMUSEMENTS AMUSEMENTS Places Insurance Within Reach of All It classifies its risks, thereby placing Fraternal Life Insurance within reach of all classes, without reference . to occupation. Ritualistic Work The ritualistic work is simple, pleas ing and instructive. It is the purpose of the order to educate as well as en tertain and to assist to develop the good qualities which all possess. Creates a Reserve Fund One of the most prominent features is the creating of a Reserve Fund which guarantees its permancy for all time to come, and that the cost of in surance will never increase. This fund is always invested in securities named by the State , of Nebraska, and in a conservative manner. , Distinctive Features 1. Thfl AssnntflHnn arimita men on1 women on equal terms, thus insuring a rennea and social order of the high est type; also enabling the husband and wife tn pjiptv mutual nmtttftlnn for themselves and families. ' 2. Insurance is graded according to age. 3. Monthly payments are uniform and never increase. 4. Payments can be made monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually. 5. No assessment made upon the death of members. ' 6. Pays total disability indemnity and old age benefit. 8. The certificates in this order are valid, no matter what occupation you may be engaged in. 9. Certificates contain no restriction on travel or residence. ; 0PERATIN6 IN EIGHT NORTHERN STATES New Territory Being Opened. Competent State and District Deputies Wanted. For Farther Information Address American Order of Protection Farmer. A HerckiDts Bldj., Cor. I6tk a 0 Stt. MXCOLN, KEBXASKA. ' "THE THEATRE BEAUTIFUL" THE NEW LYRIC HIGH -CLASS VAUDVILLE PROGRAM CHANGED WEEKLY THE B EST ATTRACTIONS OBTAINABLE MATINEE AT 3:00 EVENINU AT 7:30 AND 9 O'CLOCK ADMISSION 10 AND CTS 15 th and OSts. HIGH CLASS VAUDEVILLE THE BIJOU PROGRAM WEEK OF FEBRUARY II 15th and OSts. SENSATIONAL! EXTRAORDINARY! THE CHAMBERLAINS MARVELS WITH THE LASSO. A Laughing Success, . 'i CASEY and LECLAIR THE IRISH TENANTS. , ' How I Hypnotized My Wife- ON THE BIOGRAPH. The Real Comedy . Trio, ' , - WESSON, WALTERS and WESSON In a "TRIP TO WASHINGTON." - i . - : The Monarchs of Minstrelsy, . WILSON and RICH SINOINO AND DANCING COMEDIANS. "Why Don't They Play with Mo?" . Sung by H. R. MANELL. , 3-Shows-3 Daily 3:00, 7:45, 9:00 P. M. MATINEE, ALL SEATS 10c ADMISSION 10 CENTS Evening. Reserved. Scats a Cents Extra Grand Prise : .. Matinee Every Tues. land Thiirs. - Your Cigars Should Bear This Label. jfl rift-r,?iggTaS6Sfci31SSCFT.I i by Authority 01 the Cigar Makers' Int he Clear Makers' International union of America. Union-marifi Osrars. iswviimUMlHMN'imtUlinNiLURmiV AMTIU, fl WfWIMB MVOIM ISM 10. " ' tte tuui joilKiAUim luaciuailAM Of mc ain. TiMlamaaimaaM m mi m i mmmfitium lwHMMtllM' 3 aeacszi 5KS It is insurance against sweat shop and . tenement goods, and against disease. . . S. L. . .V.CCOV "TUE BAPTISE ciLucnair.s" Rubber Heels.. . ... .'. . ... .35c Best Kalf -Soles . : . . 60c to 75c Hand-Sewed . : . . '. . . . . . . . $1.00 Repairing neatly done. I Sell tt-Lfeft Sbc:s 1529 0 Strest 0CCCCCl0COeOC)0OOC00CCC00 The Lincoln Wallpaper & Paint Co. 'v;: A Strictly Union Shop Modern Decorators, Wall Paper, Mouldings, Etc. SSM o Antn Plume IQ7 ' . " " - . ' CrffiOOffiCC00C00000 oeoMooooooos Columbia National Bank fessral Banking Business. Interest en ties dspssits LINCOUN, 4 4 - ' NEBRASKA SCREEN GABLES The Dr. Benj. F. Baily Sanatorium Lincoln, Nebraska ' J For non-contagious chronic diseases. Largest, best equipped, most beautifully furnished. Best Values for The Best Money Cash or easy terms arc found at the Star Turniture (& Zht Wage6arner's Turniture Supply Bouse 20 Soutb eitvtnth Street. 1 Ciueolm, Bebwf i