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Editorial
August 15, 1899
The North Platte Semi Weekly Tribune
North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska
What is this article about?
Editorial challenges claims that recent strikes stem from wage cuts, asserting they result from demands for higher pay or shorter hours, and notes over a million workers received raises since January 1899, signaling prosperity.
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Will the Era tell us how many of the strikes of the past six months have been due to an effort to reduce the wages of the workingmen affected? Is it not a fact Mr. Copper, that nearly all, if not all, the labor troubles since January 1st have been brought about by a move for increased pay, ranging from ten to twenty-five per cent, or else for eight hours' work for ten hours' pay, and not for lower wages? Good authorities state that over one million workmen have had their wages increased since January 1st, 1899. If this does not indicate prosperity for the men who "earn their bread by the sweat of their brow" we are very much mistaken.
What sub-type of article is it?
Labor
What keywords are associated?
Labor Troubles
Strikes
Wage Increases
Eight Hour Day
Worker Prosperity
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Copper
Era
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Defense Of Workers' Prosperity Against Claims Of Wage Reductions Causing Strikes
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Workers, Challenging Wage Reduction Narrative
Key Figures
Mr. Copper
Era
Key Arguments
Strikes Of Past Six Months Not Due To Wage Reductions
Labor Troubles Since January 1st Caused By Demands For 10 25% Pay Increases Or Eight Hours' Work For Ten Hours' Pay
Over One Million Workmen Had Wages Increased Since January 1st, 1899
Wage Increases Indicate Prosperity For Workers