Resolution, 1894.

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Resolution, 1894.

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Resolution adopted by the Mobile, Ala. Central Trades Council, 1894 Nov. 28. Entitled "An Address to the workingmen of Alabama," the resolution advocates the end of the convict lease system in Ala. and urges workers to unite in opposition to the practice. Also attacks the state Democratic Party and Gov. Thomas Goode Jones for not fulfilling their promise to end the system. Signed by John Martin, Secretary, and M.T. Judge, President.

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Central Trades Council (Mobile, Ala.) (1889- ).

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Organization formed in Mobile, Ala. in 1889 Aug. From the description of Resolution, 1894. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122441063 ...

Martin, John T.

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Judge, M.T.

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Jones, Thomas Goode, 1844-1914

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Democratic Party (Ala.)

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