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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...best interests of the employers to recognize these associations? It most certainly is. For laborers feel that they have been denied a right; feeling this, they are made hostile to capitalists; social disturbances, such as strikes and lock-outs are increased, and these are very costly to capitalists. The Chicago strike cost the laborers a million and a half of dollars, but it cost the managers four millions and a half. This fact has been recognized and it is generally the policy of managers in this country to recognize this. They have learned the lesson,- recognition and there is harmony...
...organizations to be ignored. The claim of the affirmative speakers that such organizations were necessary before there could be any arbitration did not rest on facts. Inquiry into the character of the associations proved that they lack conservatism and discreet leadership, as seen in the case of the Chicago strikes under the guidance of Debs. The sympathetic strikes that were ordered by such leaders necessitated breach of trusts. Laborers could not appreciate on how small a margin most business is conducted. In their opposition to the monopoly of capital they form a monopoly of labor which keeps honest...
...Julia Marlowe company has taken Robert Browning's poetical drama of that name, and reducing it to one act, has adapted it to the stage and it will have its first production during the week of January 14. The piece has already been given with success in Chicago, where Julia Marlowe received much praise for her work in it. The repertoire for the third and last week is as follows: Monday night, "Pygmalion and Galatea" and "Colombe's Birthday"; Tuesday and Wednesday nights, "The Love Chase"; Thursday and Friday nights, "Rogues and Vagabonds," "Colombe's Birthday" and "Chatterton"; Saturday matinee...
Petitions for chapters from the University of Chicago and University of Minnesota have been refused...
Mandolin Club.At the meeting of the Mandolin Club which was held immediately after the concert in Chicago the following officers were elected: President, H. R. Storrs '96; secretary and treasurer, W. McKittrick '96; leader, R. G. Morse '96; E. R. Knapp '95 was elected honorary member...