Word: socialism
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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Yearly, said Mr. Brooks, social questions are assuming a more prominent part in American politics, and foremost of these is the struggle between the various trades unions and employers' organizations or citizens' alliances. These employers' organizations have a two-fold object: the destruction of the trades unions and the establishment of the open shop which admits union and non-union men alike. It is questionable, however, whether the open shop is beneficial to the working classes. It results in the introduction of cheap foreign labor, and the lowering of wages. The closed shop, however, is distasteful to the public, Since...
...Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, will speak on Thursday, April 27, under the auspices of the Social Service Committee on "The Industrial Conditions of Public Happiness." The time and place of the lecture will be announced later...
...Pottinger '06; secretary-treasurer, B. Beckhard '07; member of the executive committee. J. A. Harley '06. A constitution was adopted, embodying the object of the society,--to promote an earnest interest in problems of practical ethics and to encourage effort toward the highest ideals in personal, political, and social life...
There is need of a more explicit statement than has yet appeared in regard to the methods of conducting the entertainment troupes sent out by the Social Service Committee. About one hundred men have volunteered their services, but many more are needed, who would doubtless hand in their names if acquainted with the exact nature of the work...
...building, which is four stories high, is of Harvard brick with marble trimmings. Four large white stone pillars flank the main entrance. The decoration of the interior is of Greek style and is done in white and light green tints. On the first floor are a social room, a reception room, two tea rooms, and a dining room which can accommodate 350 people. The dining room is decorated in white and light green. A semi-circular serving room finished in dark oak occupies one of its sides. Two white marble stairways with iron balustrades lead to the second floor...