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United labor bulletin., 1913-02-13
WANTS CONFERENCE.

Washington.-Preside Gompers re-
Gently. appeared before the house judic-
iary committee, asking that conference
be held between the members of the
committee and the representatives OF
the railroad brotherhoods. some of the
latter being opposed to the measure, in
order that compromise bill may be
framed President Gompers declared
that since the bill had passed the senate
after a hard fight, that unless it was re-
ported favorably and action taken with
in a short time, it meant the beginning
of the fight all over again next session
In replying to the suggestion made by
one of the railroad brotherhoods that
every accident to workman should be
covered by the compensation act, he
said: while no one is more opposed to
present industrial conditions than l am,
realize that some accidents are un-
avoidable-they just occur. If we pass
bill embracing every accident, we are
liable to make it difficult or impossible
to enforce. There is nothing that will
do more harm to workmen's compensa-
ton than the passage of such law. or
jury awards for damages during the last
year." President Gompers stated, only
one-eighteenth has gone to the litigants,
and the average life in each case in
court was four years"
United labor bulletin., 1913-02-13
La Belle SC cigar, the best union-made
&c cigar in the United States.
nsPuDlATe STATEMENTS.

The San Francisco Labor Council was
the scene recently Of an attack upon the
officials of the American Federation OF
Labor, in reference to the convictions OF
labor officials at Indianapolis. Harsh
and violent language was used by those
who made the statements, but In answer
to them the San Francisco Labor Coun-
Gil passed unanimously the following:
Whereas certain statements have re-
Gently been made on the floor OF tnis
council. rejecting upon the loyalty TO
the labor movement of Samuel Com
pers, president Of the American Fedora
ton of Labor. and his associate mem
bers of the executive council OF that
body; and
Whereas, these statements, besides
being unjust, will, If uncontradicted, tend
to create distrust and division In the
ranks of labor; therefore, Be 1t
Resolved, by the San Francisco La
Dor Council. in meeting assembled, this
10th day Of January, 1918, That these
expressions Of individual delegates are
contrary to the true sentiment OF THIS
council, and of the labor movement OF
this city toward the American Fedora
tion of Labor and its officers; further
Resolved, That this council hereby
declares its absolute confidence In sam
United labor bulletin., 1913-02-13
MAcHINIsTs WIN.

Aurora, nl.-Organizers for the Inter.
national Association OF Machinists have
been successful in organizing large
number of men employed In the Auto
matte company of this city. During the
process of organization the company In
stituted a lockout, which continued for
some time. Through activity Of the Of
ficials of the machinists, assisted by
men in the local field. a settlement was
reached whereby the men were returned
to work without relinquishing their
rights to maintain their union. Some
friction, however, has arisen In the car
rying out of the agreement, but 1t is be
lieved that these matters Will DC
Strengthened out and large organiza
ton the ultimate result.
United labor bulletin., 1913-02-13
RECOMMENDS IMPORTANT LAWS.

Lansing, Mich.-Gov. Woodbridge N.
Ferris, in his inaugural address to the
legislature, requested that body to en-
act into law four important statutes,
namely, the initiative and referendum,
as provided in the Oregon law, which re-
quires per cent petition Of electors
to initiate or refer legislation; the re-
call of all executive, Legislative and ad-
ministrative officers; the real Australian
ballot, abolishing party columns; the
abolition of primary enrolment and pro-
vision for registration on primary day.
In addition to these measures, he also
recommended the direct election OF
United States senator's; a public utilities
commission to regulate all public service
corporations in the state; inspection OF
mines to prevent accidents; proper san
itation, ventilation and heating Of school
houses; uniform system of textbooks up
to the eighth grade; weekly payment OF
employees In all Industrial plants. Many
other recommendations were made. but
those given are the most important
United labor bulletin., 1913-02-13
FAvoRs LABOR LAWS.

st. Paul.-Gov. Eberhart, in his inaug-
ural message, discussed the relations
which should exist between labor and
capital, and emphatically proclaimed the
right of both to organize. He also ad-
vocated fair and adequate workmen's
compensation act, as well as a law to
protect women and children. The gov
ernor also declared for the initiative and
referendum. Among the recommenda-
tions made by the various departments
of the state administration, a number
are of great importance, namely: A bill
to reorganize the labor bureau, bill to
amend the factory laws, a bill to amend
the accident report law, and a bill to
correct certain abuses In the payment
of wages, and remedy wage injustice
that the bureau of labor has found to ex-
ist on a large scale.
United labor bulletin., 1913-02-13
LOWELL PRINTERS.

Lowell, Mass. = The Typographical
union has just signed contract cover
ing nearly all the Offices in the city,
which carries with 1t an increase OF ~
per week. On morning newspapers $2S
per week will obtain for three years and
then another increase takes effect, max
ing the scale $24. On evening newspa-
pers $40 for three years and "! aIter
that period, the life Of the contract being
five wears. The book and job ONCE
scale is $19 for the next two years. The
agreement stipulates the eight-hour day
time and half for overtime, and double
time for Sundays and legal holidays.
United labor bulletin., 1913-02-13
PAGE BILL PASSES.

Washington.-The Page industrial edu-
cation bill passed the senate on January
29. 1t will be remembered that the Le-
yer bill, dealing with the same subject,
but narrow in scope. passed the house
some time ago. The Lever bill came up
in the senate and the Page bill was sub
stituted in its entirety for the Lever bill
and passed. The Page bill has been In
dorsed by the American Federation of
Labor, and is a comprehensive and mer-
itorious measure, and efforts are to be
made to secure the concurrence in the
conference, which is necessary, with the
senate action.
United labor bulletin., 1913-02-13
LAuNoales RAISE PRICES.

An increase OF from to 20 per cent In
Denver laundry prices has resulted from
the act prohibiting more than eight
hours of work day for women, which
went into effect Jan. 20. According to
statement issued by all the larger laun-
dries, the new prices will become eject
i've at once. 1t Is expected that the
smaller places will be forced to increase
their prices to the same amount.
The laundries raising their prices
claim that the eighthour law cuts the
productive time OF the laundries one.
fourth. They state that this curtailment
in the productive time would have to be
met by either reducing the wages OF the
employees or by adding to the former
prices. After several weeks Of discus
sion It was finally decided that the wages
should not be reduced.
A comparison Of some OF the prices
as they stood before the raise and as
they are now. follows: III,
Shirts, formerly Z to 12h cents, VIII
be 10 to Is cents; mems collars, former
iv 2h cents, will be cents; under,
shirts, formerly TN cents. VIII be ~
cents. counterpanes, formerly 10 to 20
cents. will be 15 cents up; towels, for-
merIy 1 cent, will be 2 cents. the only
reduction in prices is on napkins. wnicn
will be reduced from cents to cent
United labor bulletin., 1913-02-13
CALIFORNIA ACTIVE.

Sacramento, Cal. = Among the hrst
bills to be introduced in both houses OF
the legislature we're several important
measures demanded by organized labor
chief among these being the anti-in1unc-
ton and anti-conspiracy bills. Another
bill has been introduced requiring that
manufacturers of cement shall PROVIDE
dustproof compartments for packing
their product, and that cement shall be
packed in dustproof containers. A Dill
also is introduced limiting the age OF
teamsters to 1S. Another bill introduced
requires employers to furnish pure
drinking water on the premises.
United labor bulletin., 1913-02-13
PREDICTS PUBLIC OWNERSHIP.

Boston.-The governor of Massachu-
sets, in his recent inaugural address,
declared that immediate and adequate
state regulation of transportation sys-
tens was necessary or the alternative
would be ownership and operation of
transportation lines by the federal gov
ernment. He said: The greatest prob
lem before the American people is to
maintain the government above railroad
domination. This problem has reached
a crisis in Massachusetts. 1t is clear
that if commonwealth does not control
the railroad situation the demand for
control in the ownership and operation
by the federal government will soon be-
come irresistible"
United labor bulletin., 1913-02-13
WANTS TRUTH STUCK TO.

Washington.-By a bill introduced in
the house by Representative Dent of AL
ALBANIA, it would be made an offense pun.
ishable by fine or Imprisonment, or
both, for person or concern in the Dis
trict of Columbia to cause to be distrib
uted advertising matter containing any
assertion, representation or statement OF
fact which is wilfully untrue. The pun.
ishment would apply whether the OBJ
jectionable advertising matter was sent
out in circular form or through the col
umns of newspapers. The limit of fine
fixed by the measure is $500, while six
months is the maximum prison sentence
that could be imposed.
United labor bulletin., 1913-02-13
KANSAS CITY LABEL LEAGUE.

Kansas City, Mo.-The Union Label
League of this city is a success in every
way. The different organizations max.
ing up the league take active interest
in its work and are prosecuting with
vigor all actions taken by the league
Active agitation IL carried on in behalf
of products bearing the union label with
good results. The league prints a jour.
nal and is one Of the few Union Label
Leagues in the country that maintains q
militant corps of Interested union men
engaged in promoting the work fol-
which the league has been organized
United labor bulletin., 1913-02-13
AN ADVERSE DECISION.

Washington.-A case before the New
Jersey court of errors and appeals has
just been decided adversely to the work
men. Where common carrier engaged
in interstate commerce purchased GER
tain rails, and after their arrival at des-
tination caused them to be moved to
the place where they were to be laid and
employed persons to unload them from
the cars, and one of those so employed
was injured by the dropping of one of
the rails on his foot through the negli-
gence of his fellow-employes, the New
Jersey court of errors apd appeals held
(Pierson VS.. New York, SusQuehanna
& Western Railroad company, that the
service in which the injured man was
engaged was not work done in inter-
state commerce, and therefore that he
could not recover under the federal en-
ployers' liability act of 1908.
United labor bulletin., 1913-02-13
CITY SELLING COAL.

Grand Rapids, Mich The Trades
Council of this city is an active body and
not only bestirs itself in promoting the
best interests of the labor movement.
but is interested and active in other mat
terD. Recently the central body protest
ed to the city council that the vice COM
mission was not performing its duty. In
addition to this the Trades Council
adopted a resolution demanding the city
council to investigate the wages and liv-
ing conditions of women workers. The
city council adopted a resolution and
appointed four members of organized Ia
Dor on the commission to make the in
United labor bulletin., 1913-02-13
LAW CONSTITUTIONAL.

Indianapolis.-Th supreme court OF
Indiana held, in the case of Southern
Railway company vs. Railroad Commits.
sion of Indiana, that the statute Of that
state providing penalty against a rail.
road using or permitting to be used or
hauled on its line any car not provided
with secure grab-iron holds in the sides
or ends, was constitutional and that the
fact that congress passed an act provid-
ing that the cars should be equipped
with sufficient hand-holds, both on the
ends and sides, did not prevent the state
from demanding a certain kind, which
was sufficient on either the ends or
sides
United labor bulletin., 1913-02-13
THEY ARE FIGHTERS.

Jackson, Mich.-The Boilermakers in
this city are entitled to prize for en-
durance. For nearly two years they
have been on strike against the piece
work system and during all that time
not a man has waivered in his stead
fastness. The strike is on against the
Michigan Central shops and the strikers
meet four times a week at Labor hall to
compare notes and are as determined to-
day to win the contest as on the first
day of the strike. The spirit displayed
by the boilermakers is of the kind that
wins battles for labor.
United labor bulletin., 1913-02-13
PRINTERS GET MORE MONEY.

Minneapolis-Thel local Typographical
union of this city, as well as the Typo
graphical union of st. Paul. has just ar
rived at an amiable agreement with the
employing job printers for an increase
in wages. The day scale for hand men
is $21 per week, day and machine oper-
ators $24, night machine operators $27.
This is an increase of 81 a week and the
agreement continues for one year dating
from January 13.
United labor bulletin., 1913-02-13
ouAkERs ON THE JOB.

Philadelphia.-Great interest is being
taken by the State Federation of Labor
and the central bodies throughout the
state in an effort to secure remedial Ia
bor legislation during the present ses-
sion of the legislature. Headquarters
have been opened in Harrisburg and a
large number OF bills are either prepared
or under preparation to be presented.
and strong effort will be made by the
various representatives Of organized Ia
Dor to secure their passage.
United labor bulletin., 1913-02-13

uel Gompers, as president of the Amer
lean Federation of Labor, and reiterates
its firm belief in his loyalty and devo-
tion to the cause of labor, of which his
whole career is sufficient proof; couples
with its highest admiration for his per-
further
Resolved, That copies Of these reso-
lutions be forwarded to President Com
pers and to the press of San Francisco.
United labor bulletin., 1913-02-13
OPPOSE GOVERNORS SCHEME.

Hartford, Conn.-The labor men OF the
state are not in agreement with Gov.
Baldwin in his proposition to, consoii-
date the Office of factory inspector with
that of the labor bureau. A conference
called by the executive committee OF the
Connecticut State Federation OF LABOR
has passed a resolution opposing the
proposition The Conference also went
on record as approving the workmen's
compensation bill, which was submitted
to them by an ex-member Of the legis-
lature.
United labor bulletin., 1913-02-13

earned enough to pay all operating ex-
penses and the accrued interest on the
bonded Indebtedness. When all the cars
are in service. and running direct to the
Ferry, the income will be increased and
the expenses decreased proportionately.
The Municipal railway is already what
we said it would bean object lesson
for the public ownership of all public
utilities
United labor bulletin., 1913-02-13
ICE SKATING.

But short time still remains for the
lovers of skating to enjoy themselves at
the ice skating carnival now going on
at the rink, corner Sixth avenue and
Broadway. The ice is in best of condi-
ton. the large band organ is providing
lively music, the warming room is as
comfortable as ever, and the prizes for
speed and fancy skating are being con-
tested for with all the vim that this
healthy sport can create. Open all day
and evening.-Adv
United labor bulletin., 1913-02-13
Union Label Department

vestigation. The first result has been
that the city council has authorized the
operation of a coal yard for the benefit
of the city at large, with sale price of
95 cents per ton less than the usual rate
charged by dealers
United labor bulletin., 1913-02-13

Trades Unions hall. zo2 quincy DICE
Everything new. For LABOR union' "a
clusively. $3.50 por meeuns'
United labor bulletin., 1913-02-13

Beats them all. La Belle SC cigar
union-made.
United labor bulletin., 1913-02-13

The La Belle n the best Ss eisar -
he market
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-11-22
YOUNG GIRLS DEATH MOVES
CORONER TO ACTION

The death today of three-year-old
Fannie Bake, at Argo, after swal'
lowing arsenic tablets, mistaking
them for candy, caused Coroner Hoff-
man to announce that he will draft a
bill for presentation at the next ses-
sion of the legislature, providing that
all poisons shall be sold in oblong
shaped bottles, so formed that they
can easily be distinguished from the
ordinary bottle. Hoffman's bill will
further provide that bottles contain
ing poisons be provided with patent
shoppers that can not be removed by
children.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-11-22
GREEK-ARMENIAN FEUD

A feud between Greeks and Ar
menians in the stockyards district
broke out again today and A. D. Kas-
parian, %, an Armenian, was found
dying in rooming house, 1929 s..
Halsted st., his right eye knocked out
by a bullet. In the same building ten
days ago, the body of James Chara-
polls, Greek, was found, the body
pierced by several bullets. SiXty-fVe
suspects taken into custody.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-11-22

REP. BARTHOLDT RAPS WAR
MANUFACTURING CAMPAIGN"
Washington, Nov. 22.-Emphatic
approval of sentiments expressed by
Joseph H. Choate in regard to Mex
lean situation and bitter criticism Of
a war manufacturing campaign"
carried on by certain portion of the
press was voiced by Rep. Bartholdt
of Missouri. Bartholdt expressed sur
prise that the peace sentiments voic-
ed by Choate should not have been
given greater publicity by news agen-
cies when war news" was so ram
pant.
Although a Republican, Bartholdt
declared himself in emphatic accord
with President Wilson in the handling
Of the Mexican problem.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-11-22
WOULD HELP UNEMPLOYED


the resolutions adopted at yester-
days session of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor convention was one
urging Congress to pass bills provid-
ing for the employment on govern
ment projects of unemployed work.
men and the pensioning of the unem-
ployed under some reasonable sys-
TEN.
GIRL TAKES MERCURY TABLETS
Victoria F1orsheim, 4018 Greenfield
avenue, swallowed bichloride of mer-
curry tablets at the Bismark Gardens,
where she was employed as a teler
phone operator, this morning.
The girl was rushed to the Lake
view Hospital. The physicians say
she may recover. Her sister says she
took the tablets accidentally.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-11-22
HYDE PARK CITY CHAMPIONS

HYDE PARK CITY CHAMPIONS
Hyde Park this morning won the
championship of the Chicago High
School Football League by defeating
Wendell Phillips 7 to 0 in hard
fought game
AS result of today's victory Hyde
Park may meet the winner of the
Oak Park-Toledo Scott High game
which is being played in the Ohio city
this afternoon.
-O-O-
An acre of good fishing ground will
produce more food in week than an
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-11-22
GoMPERS TO BE REELECTED
MITCHELL TO RUN IN 1914

MITCHELL TO RUN IN 1914.
Seattle, Wash, Nov. 22.-Samuel
M. Gompers will be reelected presi-
dent of the American Federation of
Labor and serve another year. John
Mitchell has announced that he will
be z. candidate for president next
year. This probably means that Nit
cheH will be elected next year and
that Gompers will then retire.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-11-22
WEATHER FORECAs

Unsettled weather tonight and
Sunday with possibly showers this
afternoon or tonight; cooler tonight;
variable winds. Tempera-
ture Friday-Highest, r. lowest, 81.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-24

Rumor (again) says Jimmy Sheck-
ard is the Guy. But nobody knows
The rest Of the situation appears
to be in harmony with that along
the well-knoWn Potomac.
HAVING disposed Of that situation,
It now comes to light that Presi-
dent Andrews himself hints it isn't
Shecksrd at all, but some guy oper-
ating in the Interns tionol League,
who formerly shone In Ban JohnsOn's
circuit and stl is able to make EN-
all go some in minor league circles,
anywhere.
Blu, the same appalling air Of mys-
terry enshrouds this conclusion, which
isn't conclusion, anyhow, but only
an assumption.
Heigh- ho,
+ What an empty thing IS gossip
out how it does help 10 pass the
time.
1t has TO.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-24
HardWork DiSpelS Gloom at Tech
Tech-Soldier Game Is On Again

n LOOM spread over the Tech
II football camp yesterday when
it was learned that Gene Pat
ten, the former Baylor halfback, and
who is practically assured of a reg
ular berth on the Tech eleven, is suf-
fering from the breaking of a small
artery in his knee. The injured
member has been put in a plaster
cast.
Patten has been complaining about
his knee for some time, but thought
he was simply suffering from a
Charley horse" The halfbaCk, how
ever, visited a physician last night
and was told that he had ruptured a
small artery and would have to sbe
out Of the game for at least ten days.
wy HETHER Patten will be able to
w use the knee in fierce scrim-
images when he does get back into the
game time alone will tell. Coach
Heisman held out hopes last night
Patten would come around in good
shape before long Gene has the
malIings Of a great halfbaCk and his
loss would be a severe blow to the
Tech team.
The Jackets are working like Tro-
jams these days and are coming
around in good shape Tally John
son, the Chattanooga halfbaCk, is sub
bling for Patten, and is doing excel
lent work. When Patten returns to
harness, Johnson viii go back to the
end position.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-24
GOALS FROM FIELD

Yale and Cornell are the first OF the
big Eastern football teams TO get into
action this year They open their sea
sons to-day. the former meeting Wes-
leyan at New Haven and the latter op-
posing Ursinus on the home field at
Ithaca, y. Y Today's contest is the
first under the new coaching system at
Yale, which dispenses with the OLD proc
ess of having q graduating captain
become the next coach.
\ conference Of nearly $50 footba II
players coaches and officials was held
at the Manhattan Hotel last night for
the purpose Of Interpreting the 1918
rules. Walter Camp presided The
most important ruling win be that in
cases Of the on side kick the attack
ing players behind the BAN when it il
kicked not oniy are on-side and eligible
to catch the ball before il touches the
opponent, but also may Try to get the
ball even should a member of the de-
Tending team signal for = fair catch.
Stanley Pennock. Harvards star
night owing 10 an injury TO his shoulder
sustained in practice Yesterday.
Princeton viii play an open game this
N'tNNl+' JutsiUS from lne pTaCtlCG WOrh
OF Captain Hobey Bakers men Mer-
ritt was ordered 10 join the first squad
this afternoon.
Northwestern football SQUAD was
strengthened to-day by the addition OF
Greer, end, Noble candidate for end
Godfrey, guard: thinner. end. and Grss-
sett candidate for fuubsck. Coach
Grady to-day gave the squad some plain
talk for inability L" tackle.
Paul HardinEer. 22O- FOUNDER. who was
going to play guard at the University OF
Illinois. to-day reported To Coach stage
Of Chicago. Burt Ha-dinger. 215-p pound
tackle OF Chicago. his brother. induced
him to make the change The new ar
rival will not be eligible 10 play until
next year.
The surprise OF yesterdays practice al
Wisconsin was the work OF Gene Van
Gent, 2.o-pound basket ball captain. at
half. Coach Juneau said to-day Van
Gent was assured of a regular berth OF.
the team II he continued to play the az
gressive sort Of game he did yesterday.
Coach Hawley, OF Iowa. to-day sent
football and two suits OF discarded
armor to the State peuitentiary at Ava
eral days ago from convict No. COS
asking for the equipment in order 10
organize two football teams in the prison
Illinois football squad was given more
strength to-day when Paul HRrdinger
who was TO be member OF the Chi