W.S. Benson letter - November 2, 1916
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COPY 10107-274:3 NAVY DEPARTMENT WASHINGTON November 2, 1916. Gentlemen: The Department is called on to decide a question as to whether Diesel engines under construction by you, as sub-contractor, for the U.S. submarine boats of the L class are covered by the provisions of the 8-hour law of June 19, 1912, and before reaching a conclusion in the premises it will be pleased to have a statement of your views on the subject. The favor of an early answer will be appreciated. Very respectfully, Signed: W S Benson Acting Secretary Busch-Sulzer Bros. Diesel Engine Company, St. Louis, [Missouri]
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| Title | W.S. Benson letter - November 2, 1916 |
| Creator | Benson, W.S. |
| Source | Benson, W.S. Letter. 02 November 1916. Busch-Sulzer Collection. Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin. |
| Description | Letter from W.S. Benson, Secretary of the Navy Department addressed to the gentlemen of the Busch-Sulzer Brothers Diesel Engine Company. Benson inquired if the Diesel engines being constructed by the company for the U.S. submarine boats were covered by the eight-hour labor law. The eight-hour labor law of June 19, 1912 was applicable in every U.S. public contract which required the employment of mechanics and laborers. |
| Subject LCSH | Diesel engine; Submarine boats; Busch-Sulzer brothers Diesel engine company; Navy |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I; 8-hour labor law |
| Contributing Institution | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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| Date Original | November 2, 1916 |
| Language | English |