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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1909 | 47 |
| 1910 | 46 |
| 1911 | 47 |
| 1912 | 26 |
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- The Struggle for One Big Union
Labor organizers weigh the merits of craft unions against the rising 'one big union' movement in the railroad industry.
- The Switchmen's Dilemma: A Fight for the Eight-Hour Day
Mayor D.W. Lawler details why railroad workers are rejecting mandatory arbitration under the Erdman Act, arguing it strips them of their power to strike while leaving them trapped in unfair conditions.
- Everett Labor Leaders Send Aid to Swedish Strikers
The local Trades Council maintains international solidarity while reporting growth in local union membership.
- The Bishop and the Bricklayer
Methodist Bishop Robert McIntyre writes on the spiritual necessity of labor unions and the soulless nature of modern corporate industry.
- The Social Death of a Scab
Everett’s labor press publishes a 'rogue's gallery' portrait to publicly shame a former union man for crossing a picket line in Bellingham.
- Retail Clerks Demand 6:00 PM Closing Time
Unionized clerks in Everett are threatening action against merchants who refuse to close their stores by 6:00 PM on weekdays.
- The Politics of Exclusion in the Mills
Organized labor in Everett targets immigrant workers, claiming their presence harms the local economy.
- Labor Editors Take Aim at Corporate Influence in the Senate
An influential labor paper rejects the idea that wealth equals character, backing a populist judge for the U.S. Senate.
- Baseball Heartbreak at Robbins' Park
A stellar pitching performance by Walton is undone by a disastrous seventh inning of errors in a local baseball clash.
- Sunday Baseball in Everett
A weekend series at Robbins' Park between the local Moose and the Monroe team ends in a split, featuring some questionable officiating and some 'cheap' fence-jumping fans.
- The Mystery of the Counterfeit Dollar
A single bill makes its way through the local economy, settling debts until it hits the bank, a counterfeit, and finally, the collection plate.
- The Organizing Power of Everett’s Women
Rose B. Moore reflects on a summer of mobilizing union women and shares a vision for the future of social labor.
- The Streetcar Decoy Scam
When the local transit company tried to goose ridership by planting actors on the streetcars, Everett's working class saw right through the performance.
- The Great Machinist Strike of 1910
One year into a bitter, coast-wide industrial struggle for the eight-hour day, union machinists look toward inevitable victory.
- The False Doctrine of 'Supply and Demand'
A labor manifesto argues that using the 'cheapest man' to set wage standards is a race to the bottom that threatens the integrity of community and family life.
- Singleton's Mound Mastery at Robbins Park
Everett's local pitcher puts on a clinic, fanning 19 batters in a dominating performance against the visiting Port Blakely team.
- Governor Hay Wants to Appoint, Not Elect, Washington's Officers—This Labor Editor Says No
A proposal to make state offices appointive sparks a fierce defense of the direct primary and the people's right to choose their own officials.
- Defending the New Workers' Compensation Act
Everett labor leaders push back against corporate attempts to undermine the state's landmark compensation law.
- The Solidarity of the Everett Teamsters
A local union steps in to provide a dignified burial for a brother who died in poverty, proving that labor organization offers more than just strike activity.
- Everett Laborites Plan a New Headquarters
After outgrowing their current space, the Trades Council eyes a new permanent home on 32nd and Wetmore.
- The Firebrand of the Legislature
How Ole Hanson, a future mayor of Seattle, made his name by fighting party bosses and winning on the house floor.
- Everett Prepares to Crown a Queen of Labor
A three-way contest between workers' candidates aims to boost readership and celebrate the upcoming Woodmen of the World carnival.
- Labor's Mountain Climb
Everett delegates weigh in on the internal politics of the state labor movement and the performance of government officials.
- Waitresses Enforce Wage Justice
When a local Greek restaurant failed to pay a waitress her wages, her union sisters decided to skip the courts and handle the matter personally.
- Local cooks and waiters fight for a six-day work week
Everett's Cooks and Waiters' union moves to shorten the work week, aiming to align local conditions with Seattle's standards.