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Engines and Men

The Declaration of War—Wages and Prices—Partial Employment—The First Bonus—Profiteering—Members Enlisting—The "White Feather" Taunt—Mr. Mason's Election—A Writ for Libel—Another Bonus (October 1915)—A Trying Time (September 1916)—Members in Public Life}}

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Chapter XVII

Food Control—Compulsory Military Service—The Man Power Bill—N.U.R, and Craft Unions—A Libel Action—War Time Problems—Demand for Railway Nationalisation—The Sliding Scale—Death of the President—Ministry of Labour}}

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Chapter XVIII

The Year 1917—Growth of Activity—A Memorable Conference—Compulsory Enlistment—A National Crisis—Special Conference Summoned—Sir A. Stanley's Pledge—Its Redemption Secured—The Eight Howe Day A Triumph for the Society}}

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Chapter XIX

1917 Conciliation Scheme—The National Programme—The Committee on Production—Another Advance—The Stream of War Traffic Tributes to Railway Workers— Women as Engine Cleaners—The Gretna Disaster—Presentation to Mr. Wride—District Councils—The Comb Out—Luxury Spending—Extra Food Allowance}}

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Chapter XX

The One Union Movement—The April (1918) Wage Advance —Panel of Parliamentary Candidates—New and Increased Benefits—The District Councils at Work—The September Advance—The Strikes of 1918}}

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