Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 29, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 September 1908 — UNEMPLOYED AT GLASGOW [ARTICLE]

UNEMPLOYED AT GLASGOW

Remarkable Scent* in the Offices of the City Council Help Is Promised Glasgow, Sept. 11.—A remarkable acene was witnessed at the offices of the city council. Crowds of the unemployed gathered In George's square before the council convened and a delegation of twelve was admitted to the meeting. The council received • delegation by rising from their seats. The spokesman of the unemployed said that never before had there been such distress in Glasgow. “Every human unit.” said this man, “is entitled to food. We make no outrageous request: we are only here to plead for the souls of men and women. They demand work.” The chancellor replied with deep emotion. He said the council had received the delegation in a spirit of brotherhood and that it would de all in its power to help those who needed work.