The Detroit times., 1915-01-19
SUCCOR BROUGHT
TO MANY HOMES
THROUGH TIMES
Publishing Lists of Unemployed
Relieves Plight of Those in
Distress
B. OF C. APPLICANTS
INCLUDE VARIED CLASSES
Champion Wrestler and Famous
Athlete Among Those Seek
ing Positions

Despite a business depression when
covers the country from coast TO
coast, Detroit is handling the problem
OF the unemployed in a manner that
has attracted the attention OF many
cities.
+, The relief movement OF the Detroit
Board OF Commerce. and the daily
publication by The Times, of lists OF
those in need OF work, have won en-
couraging results from what was con.
sidered at first hopeless situation.
Many Times subscribers after read
ing OF deserving cases In these col
umns, have notified this newspaper
and the Board Of Commerce that they
stand ready TO give assistance. In
this manner. suffering and despair
have been driven from homes dark
ened by lack OF the weekly pay
check. Some Times readers have
taken personal charge OF families
whose plight was described in the
daily out-of-employment list. In some
instances. kind-hearted persons, who
have no jobs TO give away have
offered clothing. food. or shelter
These have not always been accepted
because, as has been explained, the
men whose needs and qualifications
are outlined in this paper, do not
want charity. All they seek is an OPP
portunity OF earning living wage.
Young men. old men-men who
have worked in various callings some
of which are rarely heard of--have
taken advantage Of the relief move
Gatf p1s..s l..fsx rfa.ttt In.
the Board OF Commerce met the mid
dleweight champion wrestler Of Can
ada. The mat artist wasn't strictly
! up against it" but he limited that he
would be soon, if he didn't find work.
Soon after. tall, clean-appearing
young man came TO the same inter
viewer. When asked for recommen.
dations, he presented numerous pa.
pers from the A. A. - and athletic
clubs OF Chicago and New York, show
Ing that he held records for high
jumping and 220-yard sprints. SO far
as is'known there is no demand, just
now, for wrestlers, jumpers, or sprint
ers.
Next came one who had served as
London bobby. He said he oped
some day to join the Detroit police
department. Today's list includes
some unusual cases They are un-
usual. not because they are extremely
needy, but because they show that
dull times have hit odd branches or
Industry or business.
116-Former manager OF "a bur.
lesqhe theater Business was bad.
and he gave up six weeks ago. Is a
well educated man, and could handle
any kind OF position where appear
ance, tact, and business Judgment are
essential
117-This man Is what Is known
as tree surgeon He operates on
ailing trees Amputations. grating,
and destroying microbes are part of
his work Has a wife and child 10
support.
Isle graduated from a local
high school, last June. after studying
two years TO become a bookkeeper.
Has been unable TO get employment
since. Assists in the support of his
parents.
119-He came here from another
state, like many men, with hopes OF
finding work in an automobile fac
tory. Is an experienced automobile
mechanic. When he arrived in De-
troit, he learned that the company
which had promised to give him
work. had found 1t necessary TO cut
down its working force His family
is in Pennsylvania, and is dependent
upon him for support.
120-One OF family OF IL children
Is II years old, and has had expert
ence as driver OF delivery wagon
His parents depend on him to aid in
supporting the large family.
12l-A laborer, whose wife Is Ill.
He owes 500 to his physician and
grocer. Has been without work seven
weeks and. besides his wife, must
look after his four children.
122--"I'm tired OF living with my
parents, and not doing anything to
pay expenses, was this mans COM
plant. He is a crank shaft grinder.
and has [done no work I'm seven
months. Owes his parents $50 for
board and room.
123-This man has worked i'm De.
troit II years. He was laid off two
months ago. Is bench hand. He
has six children. Two OF them are
working. but their wages are not
enough to pay household expenses
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