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The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-02-19
MINERS STRIKE RECALLED.

Washington. - The present wage
movement of anthracite and bituminous
coal miners recalls the six months strike
of hard coal miners during 1902 John
Mitchell was President of the United
Mine Workers Union. In October
President Roosevelt appointed the An
thracite Coal Strike Commission, con-
sisting of Judge George Gray, Whining
ton, Del, chairman United States Com
missioner of Labor Carroll ID. Wright
Rev. John L. Spaulding, Peoria, III, :;
Gen. John M. Wilson; f. E. Clark, then
President of the Order of Railway Con
ductors; Edward w. Parker, United
States Geological Survey, and Thomas
H. Watkins, coal operator.
After long investigation the COM
mission reported in favor of a sliding
scale based on the price of coal, and a
minimum wage. This was abolished ten
years later
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-02-19
Many Kinds of Monkeys.

The ordinary reader hardly realizes
how many varieties OF monkeys exist.
We hear of monkeys in the Indies with
reddish brown bodies, black heads and
faces OF sky blue. There are mon
keys with white eyelids and green
monkeys to be found on the African
continent and Cape de Verde Islands.
The howers, which inhabt South
America, are large and fierce, and trav-
elers describe their yels as absolutely
appalling SO dreadful is the sound OF
their roarings that one would imagine
that all the beasts OF the forest had
gathered together for a battle These
creatures are so fierce that even the
most skilful and adventurous trainer
is unwilling to teach them tricks.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-02-19
THIS EDITOR NOT FRIGHTENED.

Worcester, Mass.-Thc editor of the
Worcester Post announces that he has
received a "neighborly call from Mr..
Donald Tulloch, who, as everybody
probably knows, is Secretary OF the
Worcester branch of the National Metal
Trades Association"
The editor then informs the public
that Mr.. Tulloch expressed disapproval
of The Posts efforts to secure settle
ment of the strikes in this city To
show how seriously The Post has sinned,
Tulloch declared that that paper would
never again receive advertising or news
from the Metal Trades Association
And the editor says: This, of course,
is a very serious outlook, and we are
very sorry
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-02-19

made text books in the schools of Gin
cinnat
The Law Committee reported it had
conferred with Mayor Puchta with ref
erence to picketing ordinance, and that
1t intends to consult an attorney, to have
him draft such measure, and then TO
present to City Council.
The Grievance Committee reported il
was assured by Mr.. Gibbons, of the
State-City Employment Bureau, that the
bureau is not furnishing any men from
that office for machine shops where
strikes exist. 1t also reported that Mayor
Puchta said he would investigate a re-
port that the police had been interfering
with machinists' pickets.
Mass Meeting is Urged.
K. L. Corley, Atlanta, Ga, general or
ganizer for the International Associa-
ton of Machinists, explained the status
of the machinists' strike and told of fu-
ture plans. He asked that mass meet
ing in behalf of the machinsts be held
the week of March 13 in Music Hall,
under the auspices of the council. His
request was referred to the Executive
Board, which will act with a committee
of the machinists in making preparations
for the meeting
Corley also said that the cooperative
students of the University of Cincinnati
and students of the Manual Training
School working in machine shops affect
ed by strikes would be withdrawn from
those shops.
Patrick Mcllugh and Fred Hook, from
whom the council rents its hall. present.
ed the organization with picture of the
Executive Board of hte American Fed
GRAFTON of Labor.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-02-19
FAIRMONT DECISION CREATES
PRECEDENT

Par kcrsburg, w. Va-The State Jour
nal OF this city continues its opposition
to the decision secured and the precedent
created in the case of Fairmont postal
employees who were fined in Federal
Judge Dayton's court for Conspiracy"
because they resigned their positions. In
double-column editorial the State Jour-
nal says, in part:
we have already pointed out that the
principle has been laid down that en-
ployes under the construction given the
statute have not the right to peacefully
quit their employment if their voluntary
retirement contributes in anv wise to the
delinquency OF the mails. We have point
ed out too, that it is but step from the
exercise of such a decree or ruling i'm
the government service to its adoption
III private service with the dangerous
precedent OF the government ever ready
and potent for the summons of the en-
ployer.
IF the Fairmont precedent is to be
allowed to stand the railroad men of the
United States may well entertain alarm
and apprehension. From the Fairmont
precedent they may well take warning.
Under its terms no employe OF any rail-
-oad. north or south, east or west NAV
be free to quit his employment. The
peaceable strike of railway employees in
the future, under this precedent regard
less OF their motive, becomes a crime.
No ground could suffice to remove the
charge that could lie against the man
whose individual retirement from the
service would in any wise retard the de-
livery of the mail while strike of any
number of employees upon any railroad
engaged in the handling of the mails, un-
der the terms of statute as now officially
construed, becomes a criminal conspir-
acy
1T is useless to attempt to minimize
the seriousness of the case that confronts
the railroad man specifically. And hard
ly less important is the situation which
confronts the laborer whatever may be
his calling
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-02-19
Labor Day Should Not Be
Chosen for Municipal Picnic
Declare Central Council Members Committee to Con.
fer With Park Board Question: Butchers Union
To Appeal From Injunction.-Mass Meeting For
Striking Machinists Planned.

An invitation from the Park Commits
sioners to have Central Labor Council
take part in another municipal picnic,
which the board intends to hold on La
Dor Day, met with opposition from a
number OF delegates to the council at
its meeting last night The board asked
the council to send representative to
meet with it. Those opposed to the prop
osition expressed it as their opinion that
the picnic should be held on a day other
than Labor Day. After discussing pro
and con William Smith, Frank l.. Rst
and William Haggerty were appointed
as committee to confer with the board
for the purpose of ascertaining its plans
relative to the picnic before taking any
definite action.
Following the request from the Amer
lcan Federation of Labor, Secretary
Prout was instructed to send letters to
all United States Senators and Repre-
sentatives asking them to vote for the
passage of the Burnett immigration bill,
and in case it is vetoed by the President,
to vote to pass it over his veto.
Butchers Union TO Appeal.
A letter from Butchers Union, Local
232. informed council that it intends to
appeal from recent decision of Judge
A. *. Nippert, in which he made perma-
nent an injunction restraining the union
from parading with banners in front of
meat stores. The butchers requested
financial support from other unions in
their fight against the H. II. Meyer Pack
ing Company.
\ delegate for Pressmen's Union. Lo-
cal No. H. reported that his organiza-
ton is circulating petitions for union
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-02-19
MAKES APPEAL FOR SAFETY.

Harrisburg, Pa.-State Commissioner
OF Labor Jackson has issued an appeal
to all employers to organize safety com
mittees and take greater precautions at
their plants. The State official says re-
ports show 1910 men injured and 81
killed in one day AT this rate, 5000
persons would be killed and 100000 non
fatally injured during the year. Most
OF these accidents can be avoided, ac-
cording to the commissioner, if proper
precautions are taken.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-02-19
UNIONISTS AND GIRL STRIKERS

Newark, n. 1.-The Cigarmakers' un-
ION is supporting girl strikers employed
by the American Cigar company (the
trust, and the Seidenberg company, a
part of the United Cigar Manufactur-
ers' association. These workers are de-
manding higher wages and better shop
conditions. They were unorganized when
they struck The American Federation
of Labor has assigned organizers who
can speak jewish Polish and Italian.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-02-19
Helpful Acts.

Lend helping hand whenever you
can. If you cannot do it in just the
way you would like but must submit to
another's dictation in the matter, still,
rather than let the opportunity pass,
conquer your own desires and do the
helpful act. You never know when it
may rise up to repay you.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-02-19
"LABOR IS NOT A COMMODITY. :

Worcester, Mass.-"It is not true that
labor is a commodity declared Rev.
Lyman Abbott, editor of The outlook,
before the members of the Chamber of
Commerce, at a luncheon recently.
"A commodity is a thing, and labor
is the service of a man. | wish | could
impress that upon YOU, but | don't know
as | can, that labor is not a commodity" "
he said
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-02-19
INCREASE FOR PRESSMEN.

Topeka, Kan.-Wages OF printing
pressmen have been increased 81 a week.
The press assistants have also secured
increases. Representatives OF the Inter
national union assisted in the negotia-
tions.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-02-19
A Tip From Sister.

Jack-l'm in a quandary. sis. l want
to propose to Mabel, but I'm not sure
she'd accept me. His sister (who
knows)-Jack, you're like the letter "b'
in doubt when there's no need OF it,
Boston Transcript.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-02-19
LOWER WAGE FOR MEXICANS.

Phoenix, Ariz.-One clause of the
agreement that adjusted differences be-
tween copper operators and their strik-
ing employees. provides that in the pay
ment of wages no discrimination shall
be made because of nationality. lhls
ends the custom of paying lower rate
to Mcxicans.
In a statement to the LABOR Journal,
of this city, Second Nice-Presdent Don
nelly of the State Federation OF Labor,
who was active in behalf of the strik-
ers, said:
"One of the most important features
of the truce is the retention by the men
of the right to organize. This is inn
portant. for it was the big thing for
which the men contended throughout.
when we consider that never before
has there been any semblance of strike
or any organized effort to obtain better
conditions in the Clifton district, the de-
termination and persistence which has
characterized this strike is all the more
remarkable, and the men are to be con-
graduated on their success.
Here are some of the conditions that
forced these workers on strike last Sep
tember
Hospital fee, So a month for married
men, and $1.5O for single men. This ap-
Piled only in case of injury. If i'll an
additional 81 per day was charged. No
appeal against wage reductions. "A
charge of $1.25 per month for water tor
each person employed who is served by
the hydrant on his place. If a worker
refused to patronize company stores,
he was discharged
Washington. Secretary Treasurer
French of the Arizona State Federation
of Labor writes as follows to A. +. OF
L. Secretary Frank Morrison regarding
the Arizona copper strike:
There has been a sort of a truce de-
clared in the big copper strike at Clifton
Morenc and Metcalf,
The operators have made PROPOSE
ton to the men to return to work with
certain increases in wages and the right
to organize, and have promised to in
vestigate other grievances, so it appears
that if the mine managers keep their
word the trouble will be over. If they
do not keep their word the men will re-
new their efforts
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-02-19
TOO MUCH WORK ON FLAGMAN

Chicago-A coroner's jury condemned
the inefficient tagging system OF the Chi
cago x Northwestern railway. Witness
es testified the flagman at the crossing
was working at a pumping station near
h,.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-02-19
PRINTERS RAISE WAGES.

Oklahoma City, Okla.-The Typo
graphical Union has signed long-term
contracts with commercial printers and
newspaper employers. The agreements
provide for gradual increases. All job
and foormen in commercial plants will
receive S22 week this year; $3.50 dur
ing 1917; $23 during 1918; no increase
for 1919 and 1920, and $24 for 1921.
The newspaper contract provides for
So weekly increase over a period OF
five years. Machine operators, floor
men and ad men will receive, on after
noon newspapers, for the year 1916, $2j
per week; for 1917, $3.50 per week
for 1918. S26 per week; for 1919, S26.50
per week; for 1920 S27 per week The
morning newspaper scale provides for
$500 per week over the afternoon scale.
Peoria, Ill.-The Typographical Union
has signed a five-year contract with the
newspapers in this city Wages are
raised $40 during this period and new
apprentice regulations are agreed to.
The Detroit times., 1916-11-20

week. in The Majestic theater. In {
usw phot1play called Miss QsorE
Washington
Miss clark hAe the role OF
ng E.ci Bernice Somers, whc
tHp rec most srrant and incorriglbh
e abher alive holds medal pre-
r.ed 20 her D. the George Wash
.rE'.u Truth solr,y She is sup
-,j never 20 have told lle a
d md,fcr Of fac' her imagination
a eiye that.!t is impossible 10
Der 'o stick 70 The truth The In
d,a ir ;he pho,oplay deal viii
+ ---- ~ r--Fr,-- y = r,fi t77
ION uich involve others hestd
lsrssIf and she creates "pret'.
ksttle o. SSH Lefore matters ar
s'~aighterrd ouf
The Majestic program for IN
week includes also new comedy
q tragelogue. review OF curren
atenfs new songs ly Henry san
.ssy. 8nd ambitious numbers by T.
orchestra
The Detroit times., 1916-11-20
Rumor Wilson Will Try
for a Truce Is Much
Discussed
NATION Is 81 SN
TRYING TO WIN
Still Has Punch Left,
Is Opinion of
Public

>fI1 frr~rsp FGr Ft rrfFf
RERl Us No- Tire German
p1Hgc regards sker5aHy SO .ar as
,ume5is', concerned
Wa-afnE,el -ar.r-- r.a tEerlan5
and Eous7a th President Wilson
-av soon rake Some knd of steps
f.- peace Tse government Itself g.
sewing nothing 70 90 with The peace
tsis uc- IS ,h. uy The army is
acentra-l1E g- EFFORTS toward
winning The General arritude 20.
aa-d American Ambassador Gerard
8 changing Ha vii. probably dnd
rlmseIf more popular when hs re-
t-rns --ao b. vas s.x months ago
There ts seemingly well founded
report here tha. before Gerard de-
parted officials asked h,r % -e-r-r
even r the event ~ President vii.
sons defeat and remain as long as
gos .ble
Egt as FAR as the general pubic
fs concerned ~ reports of peace
steps are causing universal discu
sicr The growth OF sentiment for
aa internationa. agreement 70 ere
vent other wars s evidenced hy 20.
forts % German newspapers 10 OBJ
tain from Isaa WOLF rresiden: %
he American ChNmher - Com
merce. irf1rrnat ttnn ard ideas a. 10
The Detroit times., 1916-11-20
WASHINGTON.

one of Sir Arthur conan Doylc'E
THRILLING crime MYSTERY yar1 s. The
Firm of Girdles 1ne. .7 20. te seen
or the Washington scrran thi
week.
The scenes of ihe drams are laid
i" london. and a.. the NOV actors
nd camera MON 0lmcd sie mct
urns n 'hsr actual lcCale. the
spectator s afforded accusue pic
iur' of famous spots In .old Ion
don To, STORY has TO do win the
efforts % an interruption, old Ton.
con merchant &c procure the Tor
tune of youns girl whos, guard
ian he 10 When all ach,smes fan
fhe old man resorts 10 rime. IN
which ho - aided by a sgrvant IN
h4 employ in tho end. The ser.
van is sl1in In Mistake FOR her mie.
treas and the latter is unT ed with
her true lover to live happily ever
after, while the old mere ant and
hs rascaiiy son receive tlieir Just
deserts
Charlie Rock plays The role of
the old merchant and Et ma Flu.
ErRth thef of he girI wsrI
The program Includes q comedy.
tho International news wee ky 80
lection by the orchestra and or
esnist and songs by Harrr Jonca
The Detroit times., 1916-11-20
WINDSOR MAN
DIES IN CHURCH

William n. eaJot. 9ell known
resident - w'rdsor Was stricken
dead while citing in h pew 70
Aph9rns church. Windsor sun
ass msru.og flling unconscious
ato h lsr erms Altho two
Doctor. came fo h Immediate a.
asf ncS. pcsrh occurred Within p
fsr r tes
M Pt.ot was 81 years old aa
rel-rrcd fo 3He 70 tre early Frorrh
families cb -,tud aloag 'hs
rive 90 ed "a, $50 rs Caron st,
M va manager os Walter Boug's
cDtb'ae abiaamrut he II sur.
yivsd av H aidyv three dsugh
trrs Edn lad vera PaiOt and Mrs
Don Baron SO I27 Chandlerave
Detroit fagr listers and two broth.
ers The WneraI v'il DO hold from
sf tIpA,usas church Wedne day
morning 90 . O'Clock
The Detroit times., 1916-11-20

The GaFety ftrlter -t,Er a very
,rpduabis hur'r-luc show sunday
ana II nas received tuaraHslg hI
au audjence that packed tho iousc
Tie chorus va sell electoI phys.
ail and Tor 'he noe part the
member could sin- somewhat au|
ed not ;cI, entirely upou rheig
, l.,hri'ude ,ar th- acclaim 90 the
patrons Also hey aers ealufulG
Costume The , -forr auc" aas
rafred ar iuat one ac. md taat
was contributed by The -tar JACK
CONWAY
There are Pew acton. that can por
'rsy drlnkarl or The aa Will
cat makiDg tbe pc0ornance ohJee
uona1la and Iack Conwar mo-, one
ot them lis pcrfoiuatcr may have
tcen attlgtic. bat it was entirely TOO
realistic
The remainder ot me work and
specially that Of the Chief offend
rr. wss undeniaOiy good and the
hoe offered ono or more uoseltic8
la entertaining a. anything seen
here this sea<on
Much ~ the t!no was Utken up BY
adding Detroit and Michigan for
having zone dry. but it was good
nafured badiuagc and inorensiye.
Perhaps the beat feature " the
show Vas thu burlesqse. oD grand
opera and owing 90 HE Presence of
twt or three really good sing'rs ia
tne cortpany The act went oa WITH
"nuch gusto aud great eclat," until
Interrupted by q hysterical lady in
che OF the boxes Having been On
Fagod 20 break up the act with her
laughter she went abouf her task
with a pirit that cciId no. be- Do.
rlra and soon the grand opera was
laughed on the stage
Aupnp those who contributed
inuch 20 the enjoyment. In addition
% Con way. we're Arthur Mayer. as
Herman snits. alleged composer and
director ~ The grand opera; jim
Collins. who as manager Of the STAG
hotel waa popular Dainty Dollie
Eua Joerns and Barry Melton.
The Detroit times., 1916-11-20
AVENUE.

The Champagne bellies with a
cast of seven STARS and a horus
.jrls. opsrcd in the Avenue theater.
sunday afternoon with show that
j. better than the average
The show is headed bv Arthur
Clamage and Jake Jacobs. German
and Hebrew comedians. vA.o are
Imported by billie" Baylla Fran.
kle" Martin. Mabel Falcer. Walter
van Horn IyeHoy Boom er. ard
Frank Cummings The scenos are
lnid in Paris ,afe
During the performance, imper.
sonations are given OF - n1d War
Geld. Richard Monteu Bel Us BAKER
Eva Tanguay. George Coh1n and
other VII known stars.
The members ~ the ch n us are
unusually good looking. ARK know
how 20 sing and dance Thr show
c'oscs With oriental dan,5 ng by
Princes "a Leta.
The Detroit times., 1916-11-20

United State5 under the terms 90
the sherman laa eagaot .ak, sW
liar steps AZ result ha 6eeu
pointed out, American concerns arr
handicapped iu comperuE WIN
European nations for thc export
trade
The vocational education tI
which proposes @ nfrt 3nE ABRAMS
ment between the states ard gro
federal government has pa sea -hs
senate and is awaiting sl-ar ~ th.
house. 10 s generally omitted 81
viii pass there as soon as lt reaches
a vote.
a corrupt practices bin Nita
teeth IN ir aEo -ts place ot
the weak measure NOW c1 tte ea'
ute books doubtless w acted
on early tu tha new session ser.
ator Over NJ Oklahoma, W10 has
charge az the measure. pressed t
for action before cen ress ac.o1-Hec
prior 20 -a, election bIt he fafet
Assurances were obtained. however
that t would re disposed 7, early
This winter
The Detroit times., 1916-11-20
AFFIDAVIT
CHARGES FRAUDS
TO HURT BERMAN

Sol Ee-ruan. 7.ho was ]"f'ste1 'cr
alderman "a the Third ward Hy Af
Eddie Barnett. "a dissatisfied 9fh
're aelss IN sc,o1 on hi recount
ret,fior and &C. gathering additional
evidence of .rregglar.tee ~ npre+s
-lembers y t-- e.ectlon coMmis- .1n.
Hc ia another Htavif ta.s ,i,a-
from Charlie s-one. challenger
and COVERING another case of pt
.tcke' voting in vhtL Beruan sass
vote. for h.m wore not counted
The commi sion has decided thai
thf rex coun-H ph.ch wlll rsslizs
In Ianuary shall levde whether
7ldermznic rr-ounts shall DO
granted
stoue declares IN his aTiavlt hat
p eailcr get forABeunsn by william
Washington was nutilafed sy
Charlie Gershaw. vho Or alleged 10
have been assisting voters 20 mark
heir ballots bout authority
stone SAYS Wssb agton voted The
Republican ticket with The ercep-
tion of BerTasa. and that GcrshaT
took tae ballot from Dim ard erased
The mark opposite Beru ans name
stone eYpostgiareG with Gershaw
he affidavit states. and ths cross
FOR berUan Fas reei Ored
Stone charge that CefshaF took
rofer~ cu' % the hearing of otfris.
acc1m panied ttem INTO booths and
conducted himself on gerruiy
suspicious manner lie alEo charge
thai o ballots are missing aI t
+ lry discovered Dy copna 9n o.
returns vith ~ total nrm..r of
. isrsons shoxn on the pol 1uos al.
having voted
The Detroit times., 1916-11-20
BOSTON OPERA
REVIEWS CONTRACT
TO VISIT DETROIT

Trs contracts Cor thr appearance,
81 n..-of ~ Poo Rosrou National
ureu company which were can
sHtd H0 eremo7ioesly a few DAYS
", 'H. rp--1 company mtnas
a,. h,en renewed and ta.
company viii ufu rs original
oates in the Washington theatfr
Thursday Fr.d and saturday
Nov - "a and Is James r. ne
t'e hs- fhe lo-al management
The company VIII present "Ia
1osra thursday evening. Iris.
Friday evening "Hansel and Gret
and "Csvallsria Rusticana Sat
r3sv afternoon: Faust. SATURDAY
-rerinE
Seats ere nov on sale in Hud
SON piano store.
The Detroit times., 1916-11-20
GIRLS HELD
WITH BOYS AS
JOY RIDERS

William Owen. - years ci9 g
LOG Troo Drdzerre, and Earl Ire
main 70 years cd Highland psr.
are being held by the Usuet ~
lice, charged with niaw'1.ly f
iug an automobile from IN front q.
the Alhambra thester. bflonG.1g r
Walter s Conley. president ~ -.
Highland Park board of edleafi1r
Saturday night
With the boys al The uue ve-a
two glrls Iiylnt Ia Highland Peri
whose names are being Withheld b.
the police. a. hey insist mcy did
NOT know the car wa stolen Tho
girls and Tremsin are a8eun in
Highland Park hgh school
The bofa are being hr.d nder
$500 bonds and viH be prosecuted
gcocrdns go Tho police. a- warm
irg 20 other youthful auto bandits
The Detroit times., 1916-11-20
HEMANSLAlD To
REST IN MASON
Distinguished Men Escort Dead
officials Body to the
Grave

MASON Mich Nov eo.-In the
presence ot seversl hundred persons.
including state officials. clrcu
judges and people from an walks
" lie. the body OF Of LAwton r He
mans was laid 20 rest In the GENE
tery here sunday afternoon
Delegations from Lansing and ne
,rot and residents ot the rural sec
tions of lusham and surrounding
counties maize pp rhe cortege which
escorted me former state official 20
The grave
Tie services we're simple. cor
sis'.Gg r the man ot tributes 20
he dead LAWYER from members ot
the clergy and layuen. Louis p.
RON former Lansing editor. aas
so have delivered the principal tr.r
NE 1gt Do VAS So 0va-ce ~ vsrE
E-iss that be WAS forced ro taa
UPON rhe Rev E 81 simmons ot
Atlanta y s. formerly ot Mason rs
road lf fe- him.
Governor Ferris was prevented bs
illness from attending rne tunats
STATE officials present were hsae
81 ay secretary of state Coleman
Vaughn
EE1-- E-.-llL earn. L-------1-
aellacE Judge William r con
a1ls Bernard wee- rans o.