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... cent of strikes are for higher wages , 19 % for recognition of the union and 11 % against reduction in wages . A federal law of 1898 , generally called the Erdman law , provides for the mediation and arbitration , by the labor bureau of ...
... cent of strikes are for higher wages , 19 % for recognition of the union and 11 % against reduction in wages . A federal law of 1898 , generally called the Erdman law , provides for the mediation and arbitration , by the labor bureau of ...
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... cent years by the passage of a law in Kansas of providing for compulsory arbitration labor disputes within the state . By the provisions of the law , which was enacted in January , 1920 , against the bitter opposi- tion of organized ...
... cent years by the passage of a law in Kansas of providing for compulsory arbitration labor disputes within the state . By the provisions of the law , which was enacted in January , 1920 , against the bitter opposi- tion of organized ...
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... cent of the public lands within its limits on condition of the exemption of the remainder from state taxation . In 1850 the first grant for railroad purposes was made . It consisted of about 2,500,000 acres granted to the state of ...
... cent of the public lands within its limits on condition of the exemption of the remainder from state taxation . In 1850 the first grant for railroad purposes was made . It consisted of about 2,500,000 acres granted to the state of ...
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... cent as compared with 1909. The number of cattle hides tanned in 1909 to decreased from 18,613,054 17,776,558 in 1914 , or by 4.5 per cent , while their value increased from $ 121,266,814 in the earlier year to $ 151,609,541 in the ...
... cent as compared with 1909. The number of cattle hides tanned in 1909 to decreased from 18,613,054 17,776,558 in 1914 , or by 4.5 per cent , while their value increased from $ 121,266,814 in the earlier year to $ 151,609,541 in the ...
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... cent ; but during the same period the cost of these skins increased $ 1,319,450 , or 4.1 per cent . The falling off in the use of goatskins was very marked . There were but 37,755,867 such skins treated in 1914 , as against 48,193,848 ...
... cent ; but during the same period the cost of these skins increased $ 1,319,450 , or 4.1 per cent . The falling off in the use of goatskins was very marked . There were but 37,755,867 such skins treated in 1914 , as against 48,193,848 ...
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Page 240 - Why forego the advantages of so peculiar a situation ? Why quit our own to stand upon foreign ground ? Why, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe, entangle our peace and prosperity in the toils of European ambition, rivalship, interest, humor, or caprice?
Page 170 - ... means commerce among the several States or with foreign nations, or in any Territory of the United States or in the District of Columbia, or between any such Territory and another, or between any such Territory and any State or foreign nation, or between the District of Columbia and any State or Territory or foreign nation...
Page 172 - ... (b) Consists of or comprises the flag or coat of arms or other insignia of the United States, or of any State or municipality, or of any foreign nation, or any simulation thereof.
Page 240 - To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.
Page 23 - That no man shall be compelled to frequent or support any religious worship, place or ministry whatsoever, nor shall be enforced, restrained, molested or burthened, in his body or goods, nor shall otherwise suffer on account of his religious opinions or belief; but that all men shall be free to profess, and by argument to maintain, their opinions in matters of religion, and that the same shall in no wise diminish, enlarge or affect their civil capacities.