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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-02-05
IDAHO UNEMPLOYED
LAW HELD ILLEGAL

BOISE, Idaho, Feb. 3.-The state
supreme court has declared the unem-
ployment law unconstitutional. This
law was passed by the last state
legislature and provided that county
commissioners, when requested, should
furnish employment to any one out Of
work. The commissioners of this
county were defendants in the suit.
They pleaded that there were no funds
available for the employment of labor
ers, that the county has no work,
and that efficient work requires tools,
machinery and supplies. Supporters
OF the law insisted that the commits
sioners should devise ways to carry
out the plain intent of the law.
The act was the. first Of its kind
passed by any state:
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-02-05
JOHN MITCHELL ON
IT. TRADE AGREEMENTS

In an address to the anthracite
miners, John Mitchell asked this ques-
ton: <:....
AFTER lifetime spent in the coal
regions Of the anthracite field, did
you ever hear, Of a single case where
one man, individually, was able to
make an advantageous agreement with
the coal company" e.
The speaker referred to the claim
that the new Pennsylvania workmen's
compensation law works automatic"
1T will not operate ITSELF" he said.
ITO enjoy its benefits workers must
do something to make 1t effective"
This was only; possible through or
sganization, which secured established
wage rates that were later the basis
Of comp ensation awards by the state
board ' .5 So 81.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-02-05
LONGSHOREMEN GAIN
GOOD WAGE INCREASE

BALTIMORE, Feb. "a threaten
ed strike has resulted in wage in
creases and better working conditions
for owe 1000. longshoemen in this city,
Under the new: : agreement, both
day and night workers will receive
inceases Of 2 v and IN cents an hour;
time and one-half on legal holidays;
double time on Sundays, Christmas
Day. New Years Day and July 4.
So-called .::shyloclsing," heretofore
prevalent among foremen, whereby
money was extorted from the men
under various pretenses,~ will be abol-
ished and offenders severely penalized.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-02-05
MACHINISTS UNIONS
STILL WIN STRIKES

HAMILTON, Ohio, Feb. 3.-Ma-
chinists have won their strike for
shorter hours, started last October
when 1000 suspended work. Before
shop employees were working IS Il
hours per week, straight time fol-
overtime and little recognition of
shop committees or the union.
The agreement provides for a so.
hour week, time and one-half for
overtime and an understanding on the
question of shop committees. All
court cases against the strikers will
be quashed. The machinists say they
will have the eight-hour day not later
than April 1.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-02-05
NICK O'CONNOR'S. SON
SUMMONED BY DEATH

The many Duluth friends of Nick
O'Conaor, Business Agent for the
Minneapolis Typographical union, viii
be grieved to learn Of the death Of
his son, Lawrence which occurred last
week. Lawrence O'Connor was Ii
years of age, and up to a few months
ago was a stout and robust lad, and
the picture of health. A series OF cri.
tical operations, proved unsuccessful,
!nterment was in Lakewood Gene
terry, Minneapolis
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-02-05
ESTABLISH 8-HOUR
DAY IN EVERY SHOP

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Feb. s.-Or-
ganized machinists have succeed in
establishing an eight hour day in
practically every shop in this city.
Twenty-eight shops voluntarily re-
duced their workday from nine to
eight hours.
One firm discharged several active
unionists, who were alleged to be
incompetent" although they had
been employed for a number Of years.
A strike followed this attempt to
continue the long hour system. n
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-02-05
ST. CLOUD TRADES AND
LABOR ASSEMBLY ELECTS

ST. CLOUD, Feb! 3.-The local
trades and labor council elected the
following officers: President, William
Booth; vice PRESIDENT Paul Scherer;
recording secretary, ]. J. Robbers;
financial and corresponding secretary,
Joseph Schollen; trustees, Ed. Wander
luis, Theo. Streitz> and. Carl Oliver;
sergeant-at-arms, Ed. Rutherford:
press representative, Ed. vandersluis.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-02-05
IRON MOLDERs' STRIKE ENDS.

IRON HOLDERS STRIKE ENDS.
WORCHESTER, Mass, Feb. 5.-The
strike that has been in progress since
last June among iron molders employ
ed at the plant of the Rice, Barton
& Fales Machine and Iron company
has been settled. It is stated that ali
strikebreakers. will be dismissed, and
working conditions improved: =:
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-02-05
DENY A TEN-HOUR DAY.

PORTLAND, Ore.% Feb. 5.-Be-
cause the Meat Cutters union asked
for ten-hour, day, members Of this
organization have been locked out by
the association Of their employers.
Local trade unionists are assisting the
victimized workers. S 4, . q. .G."
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-02-05

SHIP YARD WORKERS STRIKE.
SEATTLE, WASH, Jan. 29.-Low
wages is the reason for a strike Of
400 employees Of the Seattle Construc-
ton company. One-half of these
workers are boiler makers and ship
builders: The strikers demand higher
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-02-05

CHOICE ANY SUIT OR OVER
COAT. $16. VALUES UP TO
$50. THE BIG DULUTH.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-16

York chairmen of committees, respect iy ely, to notify the President and vice president of their nomina tion.
 Senators Hughes, Taggart an1 Yard aman were appointed to confer with the platform committee which still vas in session, to learn if it was ready to report.
 Practically all of the delegates re- mained, but the galleries emptied quickly.
 Senator Lewis of Illinois then was called to the platform to fill in the wait with speech.
 Senator Lewis, however, cut it short and merely thanked the crowd for it's applause The crowd wanted somebody to talk and there were cries for Tom Eieflin' and Irwin Cobb" Hefl;n took the platform.
 While Heflin was talking the con- fcrees returned from the platform com mittee and reported that the platform would not be ready for the conven toin for two or three hours more.
 Senator Hughes recommended an ad- jcurnment.
 Heflin amused the crowd with a story
 An old negro in Washington the other day" said he, asked: Who did the re- publicans nominate?'
 MT Hughes he was told.
 'Yaaser,' said the negro. Who does you suppose the white folks will nom- inate?"
 The southern delegates led the roars of laughter.
 When Heflin finished Senator Hughes re- ported that the platform committee was rot ready to report The subcommittee was agreed, he said, but the entire com mittee was not assembled. Motions to recess were called out from the floor. It finally was agreed to meet again at Il m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-16
|SEM|-F|NALS ID BE PLAYED IN TENNIS
 TOURNAMENT TODAY

Play in the city tennis tournament yes terday afternoon at the Country club was such that the serni-finals of the tourney will be played this afternoon. Four matches are scheduled in the singles, while one match is scheduled in the doubles.
 The matches yesterday were the most interesting of the tourney. Every match played went into extra games to decide one of the sets. The most interesting match of the afternoon was the long bat tie between Roberts and Warren, which the former won by winning two out of three of the hardest sets played to date in the tourney. Warren won the first set, 7-5, but lost the second set by the same score. After winning the first four games of the deciding set Warren weak ened under the strain and allowed Roberts to even the set up and finally win out, 8-6. Both players were about exhausted as a result of the strenuous sets.
 Bartlett who is picked to win his way into the finals, defeated Malone, 6-1 and 7-5. Malone rallied in the final set and Bartlett barely did score win Coun- selman defeated Pete Smith in two in- teresting matches, S-6 and 6-3 and started his match with McWane, which was called on account of darkness Counsel man won the first set, 6-1, but lost the second GA. The deciding set will be played early this afternoon. Brooks, also picked to enter the finals, defeated Hewitt Smith, S-6, 6-1
 The only double match played was won by Mudd and Lange over Steinmehl and Smith, GA, 6-3 The matches were wit messed by large gallery
 The following matches are scheduled for today: w. V. Bartlett vs. Meredyth Rob- erts; winner of Counselman- -McWane match to meet l.. A. Brooks The doubles semi-finals is match between Mudd and Lange vs. Drennen and Roberts. The finals will be played tomorrow afternoon at o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-16
PLATFORM ABOUT
 HALF COMPLETED

St Louis, June 16.-Senator Stone, chairman of the resolutions commit tee of the democratic national conven- ton. announced at o'clock that it had approved platform blanks dealing with foreign questions. Mexico. the tariff and preparedness and that the suffrage and other blanks were still under con- sideration
 The plank on Americanism, including President Wilson's suggestion as to the activities of foreign-horn citizens in conspiring to influence foreign and domestic policies. was among those approved
 Chairman Stone said the committee was about half through and had now only domestic questions to deal with. He said the committee probably would sit all night so as to be able to pre- sent the platform to the convention Friday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-16
MRS. ]. [. BARNHART VISITED MOUNTAINS OF NORTH CAROLINA
Finds Tanlac More Bene- ficial Than Trip to Noted Health ReSort-Gained
 Eight Pounds

This Tanlac helped me out of troubles that trip to the mountains and every thing else failed on, and l am mighty glad to recommend it. said Mrs. J. E.. Barnhart, an elderly lady of Ensley, who enjoys the high esteem and respect of a great many people of that section. Mrs. Barnhart talked freely to the Tanlac rep resentative, who had heard of her remark able recovery and had gone from Bir- mingham to Ensley to investigate.
 Yes, I suffered from a severe nervous breakdown" she continued and I was simply all to pieces. I couldn't think of staying up more than a part of the day, for 1 was so weak and nervous 1 would sometimes have to go back to bed right after breakfast.
 T have been in bad health for a long, long time, and last summer I took a trip to the North Carolina mountains in the hope of being cured, but when I came back I had an attack of the grippe and found myself in a worse fix than ever. I simply couldn't go at all and I couldn't get any rest at night either, for I wasn't able to sleep.
 My stomach seemed to go back on me. too; for nothing would agree with me, and I suffered from indigestion all the time. I couldn't get any strength or nourishment from my food, and my ap- petite was poor all the tune. 1 suffered untold misery and I didn't know what to do, for I did not see how anything would help me when a trip to the noun tains and a rest had failed.
 "A few weeks ago Tanlac was recom- mended to me by friend and soon after that my son came home with a bottle of it for me to try. As soon as had taken it regularly for few days I began to notice a change for the better and I began to pick up little weight I have now gained eight pounds.
 q have taken three bottles and my nervousness has all gone and I feel stronger than I have in years. I can eat better. sleep all night, and stay up all day"
 Tanlac is sold in Birmingham exclu- svely by the Patton-Pope Drug Co.,, and Eugene Jacobs Drug Store. It is sold in Bessemer by the Pegram-Patton Drug Co. in Ensley by the D. w. Morris Drug Co.,; in Pratt City by the Gale Drug Co.,; in North Birmingham by the Walker Drug Co.,, and by regularly established agencies in all principal towns in the state.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-16
LARGE CLASS GIVEN
 CAPITULAR DEGREES

The four degree of Capitular Masonry were conferred on class of 54 applicants at the special meeting of Mineral City Chapter No. 101, Royal Arch Masons, held at the Mosonic temple yesterday afternoon and night The work was said to be the most complete and impressive that has ever been presented in the dis trict and many congratulations were ex- tended High Priest o. S. Finch, who took the leading part in the organiza- tion of the big class and in comforting the degrees. Many of the prominent workers in Capitular Masonry assisted in the work, including the officers of Woodlawn chapter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-16
THREE AMERICAN
 SOLDIERS KILLED
tContinued from Page one)

If it is discovered, a third punitive ex- petition may enter Mexico, but at de- pertinent headquarters General Funs- ton and his staff have little hopes that Major Gray will be able to get into touch with the band. By daylight this morning the attacking party had scat tered like quail There was evidence to show that large part had re- entered Mexico, but other evidence in- dicated that some of them at least were scattered along the brush cov- cred country on the American side
 FIRED AT CORPORAL
 The first shot fired by the attacking party was at the corporal of the guard at a. m. A sentry had heard the voices of Mexicans beyond his post. He could see no one and called the cor poral. While the sentry and corporal were talking the raiding party at tackled.
 For 30 minutes, according to re- port made by Major Gray, brisk en- gagement ensued. There were not more than so Americans in the camp and it is believed the Mexicans expected to find even smaller number. It was the camp of M Troop but part of that troop was on duty down the river The remnant of that troop was rein forced by Troop I that came from a station on the river above. The Americans fought from trenches into which they were ordered imme- diately after the attack began. When they moved out and began the of fensive the Mexicans were gone CARRANZISTAS GET FOUR Major Gray reported that he had been in comm unication with a detachment of Carranza troops on the Mexican side of the river and that it's officer com manding had informed him that his men already had run down and sho, four of the bandits. Major Gray made !! no comment on the officers sta ee ment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-16
Special Bargains
 by Merchants in
 Today's Age-Herald

D. & A. Rich offer choice of their Stetson s7 patent leather oxfcrds at $5.S5.
 Walk-Over shoe store features Palm Beach gray and white oxfords for men at $S.50.
 Jacobs drug store has mosquito To. tion IS cents bottle.
 Sommer Tailoring company announce arrival of new summertime" suits
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-16
PRESIDENT TOLD OF
 HIS RENOMINAT
(Continued on Page Two)

stigmatization of such activities, the President notified his personal represen- tatives at the convention that he would consent to no emasculation of the plank.
 So determined was the President upon the point that it was said he was pre- pared to go to St. Louis and carry his plea in person to the floor of the conven- tion should persistent opposition develop. It was apparent, however, that he did not anticipate such step would be neces- sary and the reports that came later bore out his belief that most of the lead CTS had favored acceptance of the plank since it was telegraphed to St. Louis yes- terday
 During the demonstrati ton for the Pres ident which followed Judge Wescott' s speech, telephone wire connecting the convention hall with the White House switchboard was opened and the Presi- dent, Mrs. Wilson, Secretary Tumulty and others of the White House party listened in. The applause and cheering could be heard very plainly.
 IN TOUCH WITH ST. LOUIS
 Special wire facilities tonight kept the President in close touch with every devel- opment at the St. Louis convention.
 Prior to tonight's session of the con- vention the President was in communi- cation with administration leaders at St. Louis on details of the platform and details for the national democratic com mittee.
 His decision to have Vance c. Mo- Cormick of Pennsylvania manage the campaign as chairman of the committee and to have Representative Carter Glass of Virginia serve as secretary, was reached only after prolonged considera- tion and after consultation with demo- cratic leaders here and in St. Louis.
 Mr. Glass already is thoroughly in touch with the Presidents plans and ideas on the political situation and MT. McCor- mick is expected to confer with Mr. Will son within the next few days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-16
BUT SIX DEAD IN
 WRECK 0F STEAMER

Eureka, Cal, June 15.-According to check made tonight by committee here in charge of survivors of the wrecked steamer Bear, 2O4 of the 21O persons con- pressing the vessels passengers and crew have been accounted for. Five are known to be dead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-16
Yanks Lose Again

Cleveland, June 15.-Cleveland defeat ed New York, 3 to 2, in 10 innings to- day, Graney scoring the winning run on his base on balls. Turner's sacrifice and Speakers hit. The game was the noisiest ever played in Cleveland, be- cause of the presence of 5000 members of the Electrical league equipped with scores of electric horns, gongs and thousands of magaphones.
 Score. R. H. E. New York 900 O1O 001 0--2 10 1 Cleveland .. 100 010 900 1-3 l
 Batteries: Caldwell. Shawkey and Nnnamaker: CoVeleskie and O'Neill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-16
Phillies Outhit But Win

Philadelphia, June 15.-Cincinnati out batted Philadelphia 10 hits to today but the latter won the game to l. The visitors lost thre chances to score by having put out attempted double steals, while Alexander was very good in the pinches. and was given perfect support. Score: R. Ii. E. Cincinnati ........ Oo0 eco 0l0-1 10 , Philadelphia ......,... 0oo eco 2o*-2 0
 Batteries: Schneider. knetzer and Wingo; Alexander and Killifer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-16
Romb ExpIodes Prematurely

Butte, Mont, June 15.--A bomb in d package in one of the mail pouches being transferred from Chicago, Bur lington and Quincy train to the Or : con Short Line here today exploded and wrecked the Short Line mailcar. The package. it was reported. was ad- dressed to the governor of Utah.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-16
DEBERRY'S ERROR
 DEFEATS PELICANS

New Orleans. June 15.-Chattan ooga scored one run on an error and de- feated New Orleans 1 to here today. A high throw by Catcher Deberry pulled the first baseman off the bag and enabled Kitchens to score from third. With the exception of the sixth inning the game was a pitchers' duel between Marshall and Dillinger: Box
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-16
TAMMANY DELEGATES GET IN

While he was speaking some of the Tammany delegates. still barred out by the police and not to be thwarted so easily, sent a telegram to Chairman James, inside the Coliseum. and res- cue party was sent to bring them in.
 Applause was given to Judge Wes- cott's remarks on the policy toward Mexico. The crowd was attentive and quiet. It voiced approval of America S maintenance of international law. Some of the crowd. however. were ca ger for the nomination.
 Name him, name him." came cries from the galleries.
 Judge Wescott hurried snis speech a little
 He made such good time that he get into the peroration of his speech at 1G42 o'clock. ..
 As the Presidents sponsor proceeded the murmur of those talking and whis- pering grew until in some parts of tl.e balconies spectators audibly demanded better order. The heat had visible ef- feet on the speaker. whose head and face dripped beads of precipitation.
 As Judge Wescott closed with a men, tion of the name Woodrow Wills jn the crowd broke into a great demon stration. Moving picture flashlights biazed and flags were paraded in front of the stand. The band played "The Ptdr DpdHSleu Banner, Wn1le huge banner bearing the Presidents likeness vas unfurled from the roof of the hall
 The delegates began a parade. bear ing state stanchions. The crowds on the floor and balconies rose to their feet. Many delegates stood on the chairs
 Dixie" and other melodies by the band evoked fresh bursts of cheering
 Chairman James yielded the chair during the demonstration to Repres en- tative Heflin of Alabama. Women dele gates were among the paraders in tfe aisles. Senators and representatives helped carry banners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-16
Tipers Defeat Athletics

Detroit. June 15.--Dauss and Bush en- gagged in a close pitchers battle for six innings today, but in the seventh De- troit scored three runs on four hits, two bases on balls and a stolen base, enabling the Tigers to defeat Philadel- nhia | to 1. Score: R. H. F, 900 0O1 000-1 } Detroit . 900 oil 30"-5 1
 Ratteries: J. Bush, Sheehan and Never: Dauss and Stanage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-16
Giants Win Easily

New York June 15-New York easily defeated St, Louis today to 2 Perritt kept the St. Louis hits scattered and was well supported. It was only the fourth victory for the New York club on their home grounds this season. Score: K. n. h. St Iouis o00 100 0lo 2 10 8 New York ..... 300 no l0*-5 g Q
 Batteries: Williams, steele ana shyuer' Perritt and Rariden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-16
Pirates Defeat Braves
MOwrey's Double Downs Cubs

Brooklyn, June 15.-Mike Mowreys long double to left, scoring Stengel and Wheat. defeated the Chicago Nationals, 2 to 1, today. The Cubs outbatted the Superbas, but Dell received brilliant sup port. Score: R. H. E. Chicago .............. GOO 100 OO0-1 s ? Brooklyn ............ GOO POO O0+-2 3
 Batteries: Mcconnell and Archer; Dell and Meyers,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-16
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Margaret Rachael Separs

Mrs Margaret Rachael Segars, aged 63. widow of the late w. B. Segars, who night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. w. Jones, 1925 Thirty-first avenue. Acipso, from shock and grief over her husbands death The funeral will be held from the above residence this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Interment at East Lake. The deceased is survived by one son, J. M. Segars, and two daughters, Mrs. J. w.. Jones and R. P. Cork, to whom much sympathy is extended in their double bereavement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-16
NATIONALLEAGUE
STANDING
Games Today

Pittsburg at Boston. Chicago at Brooklyn. St. Louis at New York. Cincinnati at Philadelphia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-16
AMERICAN LEAGUE
STANDING
Games Today

New York at Cleveland. Philadelphia at Detroit. Boston at Chicago.
 Washington at St. Louis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-16
Plank Loses Pitchers Duel

St. Louis, June 15.-Boehlng bested Plank in a pitchers duel here today, and Washington defeated St. Louis, 1 to 0. Score: k. Ii. E Washington ..... 900 900 010-1 0 St Louis . 900 900 000-0 O.
 Batteries: Boehling and Henry; Plank and Severeid.