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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-02-18
Railroad Employees Reply To
Managers.

Cleveland, FEB. 18.-The four
railroad brotherhoods have made
their first official statement in an
swer to the publicity given out by
the railroads for the purpose OF
winning public opinion.
In answer to the managers claim
that the men are not sincere IN
their demand for a shorter workday
but are only desirous of securing
wage increases, the brotherhood
officials reply:
''If the companies desire to test
the sincerity of the men, let them
prove their belief in what they say
and establish the eight-hour day so
that the men do net have to make
a minute of overtime. The shorter
workday is the only proposition on
which the men are voting"
The managers claim that roads
in the hands of receivers have not
cut wages. The employees now
answer that this fact should not be
placed to the credit of the COM
panies themselves but rather to the
courts that have denied the right
of the railway companies to reduce
wages on railroads in the hands OF
receivers.
In answer to the claim that an
eight-hour day Is impossible, 1t is
shown that there are seven roads
in the southeastern and one in the
western territory that pay overtime
on an Ii miles per hour basis. Six
roads in the southeastern and two
in the western territory paw over
time on Il miles per hour basis.
Eight In the southeastern and five
in the western territory, pay over
time on l21a miles per hour speed
basis.
"There Is only one road in the
United States, of which we have
knowledge" says the railroaders
THAT works more than the 10-koul
workday, namely. the Monongahe
Ia "
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-02-18
Metal Workers Raise Wages.

St. Louis, Mo. Feb. 18. As a
result of long continued negc ctia-
tions between the Metal Trades
Council and the Robinson Fire APP
paratas Manufacturing company,
wage increases of from to Z cents
an hour and improved shop condi-
tions have been secured for ma
chinists, blacksmiths, sheet metal
workers and metal polishers. The
agreement is for one year.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-02-18
TRADES COUNCIL

The Cooperative Trades and La
Dor Council met Tuesday night In
regular session. President George
Wiseman presiding and 80 delegates
being present.
The credentials of VIM. Dorm
berger, of Printing Pressmens I'm
ion John H. Connell, of Bartend-
ere Urion were read, received and
delegates seated.
The minutes of the. previous
meeting were read and approved.
A letter from Warren c. Hard
ing, regarding Child Labor Bill
was received.
Letter from the Ohio State Fed
. Grafton of Labor regarding the &C
ton of the O. S. F. of L., in elm
mating Metal Trades and City Cen
trail bodies from representation in
conventions Of the state organiza-
tion. Received.
Communication from 0 S. F. OF
L. regarding resolution asking that
hody to initiate a referendum to
make the eight-hour day universal.
Received.
Boston Central Labor Union re.
garding the misleading statements
of newspapers in which they state
that the A. F. of L. has secured
more than CROUCH money fer the
Hatters, which is not true. Re-
ceived.
A. F. of L. communication in
which Gompers states that the
Woman's Union Label League has
no vote. Received and conterts
noted.
Communication of A. F. cf l..
regarding the Clayton Bill ane
urges Council to write Senators ane
Congressman to pass the bill. Re
ceived and complied with.
Silver Workers, of Merrider
Conn. appeal for financial assis
tance. Received
Delegates from the Machinists
Union report that they have beer
granted a ten per cent increase II
wages at the Hamilton Machin'
Tool Company.
The Womans Union Labe
League reported that they will Civ
a dance in Lindley's hall, Saturda,
night and invited all trades union
lists to attend.
The committee appointed to in
vestigate the Humane Societ,
again reported that they were still
working on the Hime case. Th
council instructed to employ an at
torney if necessary and bring pro
ceedings against Hime.
The council endorsed Louis D
Brandies, for member of the Su
preme Court of the United State
and the secretary was instructed t
send the Endorsement to Senat~ rs. !.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-02-18
Retail Clerks Organize.

Charleston, w. Va, Feb. 49,
Retail clerks in this city and in
Montgomery have organized. The
local Central Labor Union 10 al ling
these workers to build up an effec-
tive local.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-02-18

company-the largest in the city
signing a union agreement after a
80 months fight. This two sue
cesses mean a mem oership increase
of 300. Other dairy concerns are
negotiating with the mix wagon
drivers.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-02-18
Little Bits.

William Bill Cahill, has been
selected by the Elks to take charge
of their buffet in the new temple
Bill has for the past six years held
down the position at Hotel Dear
mond and it was while working in
this place the Elks saw the ability
of Cahill to fill the position. They
also realized that it would take the
best man obtainable to cater to the
wants OF the members of the lodge
and after some persuasion they Sc
cured the services of Cahill. We
can truthfully say that the Elks
have made good selection and we
are more than pleased to say that
William Cahill will do all in his
power to serve them we'll. With a
good front aud an Is carret smile
it will add materially to making
the new temple complete.
V
w. II. Harriet, a member of the
Painters Union, died In Cincinnati
Ohio, last Thurday night. He was
taken to Piqua where he was buried
by relatives. Harriet went through
serious operation which was the
cause of his death.
U
Local Bakers Union will give a
dutch lunch in Trades Council hall
next Saturday night Immediately
after the meeting. We were au-
thorized to state that the lunch
will have all the trimmins with
it. All bakers will attend without
fail.
u
Frank Hall, one of the best bar
tenders in the Miami Valley has
accepted a position at Dunlap's
Cafe, corner Court and Third SITS.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-02-18
Favor Union Text Books.

Fort Smith, Ark. Feb. 18 -
AT the request of Typographical
union officials the county board of
this county has passed a resolution
providing that In the future school
books shall bear the union label
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-02-18
MIMIcKED HIS BOSS.
When Nat Goodwin First Gave an lrni
tation of Stuart Robson.

tation of Stuart Robson.
Nat Goodwin had just finished his
monologue at the Palace one night
when William Barkus. veteran actor
and lifelong friend of the comedian.
said.
Nat | remember the first night you
went on the stage at the Howard Ath-
enaeum and played Ned the Newsboy
in Stuart Robsons production of Law
In New York. You gave limitations
then, and / never heard better ones
before or since
well" replied Goodwin modestly,
they told me that my stunt went re-
markably well that night. II You re
member. after | had responded tn ~o'
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-02-18
MaChinists Make Gains.

Toronto, Ont, Feo. Is The
Machinists' union reports the es-
tablishment of the so hour week in
practically every shop in this city.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-02-18

Frank Hall, one of the best bar
tenders in the Miami Valley has
accepted position at Dunlap's
Cafe, corner Court and Third SITS.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-22
England Says Another Kite
Will be Sent up by Kaiser
in October, Suggest
ing Armistice.
LOOKING TO AMERICA
Allies In no Mood to stop War Until
They Have Gained tho Am
bition Of Crushing
MiIitarism.
[By Ed. L. Keen, United Press Staff
| Cnrrocnopdopt

| IBy Ed. L. Keen, United Press STAFF
Correspondent
LONDON, Sept. 22.-Germany will
set another peace kite flying about
the middle of October, British official
dom, both military and civil. conf
IDENTIFY expects.
Recent apparently well authenti.
Gated rumors have reached London
that Germany, suffering huge losses
because of lne recent allied offensive,
is endeavoring to suggest an armis-
tice through Spain or the United
States. 1t is understood on reliable
authority that King Alfonso so far is
unresponsive and is unlikely to act.
The Germans, 1T is believed here,
hope to tempt President Wilson to
start negotiations at the time when
any attendant success would be likely
to affect favorably his chances OF re-
election.
Americans conversant with inside
British sentiment feel certain that
any such move on the part of Wash
ington would not only be foredoomed
to failure, but would arouse the most
bitter resentment Of the allies and
also permanently eliminate Washing
ton as possible mediator.
Every luQlCaIlOu pOlutS uOl Ouly "
the oneness OF purpose of all the
allies to commune the war until a de-
cisive peace IS obtainable, but to the
fact that the army, the navy and
political leaders are thoroughly united
in the determination to assume re-
sponsibility if necessary. for the
wars continuation after Germany is
willing to quit. If this does become
necessary, they will leave to history
to justify the additional carnage in
the interest of the removal OF the
menace Of militarism.
1t is no secret that the Anglo
French are prepared both in numbers
and munitions to continue the present
offensive indefinitely, regardless of
winter weather. Although there was
much nervousness year ago when
any definite peace proposals from
Germany on a basis merely of aban-
donment of the occupied territory
might have been considered sympa
thetically by the military authorities,
in view of the real precariousness OF
the situation they feel that now
everything favors the allies and that
such an abandonment of occupied
territory would only be to Germany's
advantage, enabling her to shorten
and strengthen her lines.
British soldiers only worry now is
possible over-optimism of civilians
because of their recent successes and
those confidently expected in the
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-22
AMERICAN WOMEN WOULD
VOTE FOR CONSCRIPTION

the republican national committee to
the United Press today. England
needs her men ana think there will
be no question that women of Aus
tralia will vote for conscription. They
will be as loyal to England as the
women of England are.
Mrs. George Bass, director of the
women's bureau for the democratic
committee said, "I cannot tell what
the women Of Australia will do. What
the women of the United States
would do is a rather far fetched ques-
ton. II we were in war, it would De
long time before we would De
forced to conscription, for we would
have regulars, guardsmen and voiun-
teers enough TO avoid conscription, l
think.
However, a fight for our country
existence would develop passionate
loyalty that would cause our women
to put aside = woman's natural love
for peace
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-22
WILSON SPEAKS
FROM HIS PORCH
Address Tomorrow at Shadow
Lawn is Expected to !.
Attract Several
Thousand.
May ANSWER HUGHES
Several important Talks to be Mads
In the Next Few Days by the
President Of the United
States.
MAY ANSWER HUGHES
[By Robert J. Bender. United Press
Staff COrrespOndent.

[By Robert J. Bender. United Press
Staff Correspondent
LONG BRANCH, N. j., Sept. 22.-
President Wilson will make his first
personal appeal for reelection to-
morrow when he speaks from the
veranda of his summer home here
to several hundred business men Of
Trenton. The gates of Shadow
Lawn will be thrown open to the pub
lie thirty minutes before the president
appears and several thousand persons
in addition to the Trenton business
men are expected to be on hand to
hear HIN.
Tremendous interest among the
democratic leaders centers in this
speech. 1t will be the first plunge
of the president into discussion Of
the issues Charles e. Hughes has
been raising in his tour of the west.
The eight hour law, what the ad-
ministration holds out to the country
and what it has done toward laying
foundation for meeting the comps-
end of the great war, are ex-
pected to feature the first Of
the presidents perch campaign
ing the next few weeks On
pected to greet band Of boy scouts
at Shadow Lawn and probably will
speak briefly to them.
The following Saturday he meets
and addresses representatives of the
Young Mems League of Democratic
Clubs who will come to Shadow
with delegations are on the calendar,
o nrnai6ant'c
The dates for these will depend en-
tirely on his western trips to fill
speaking engagements now under
consideration
The president, it is stated, will not
accept the invitation Of the Trenton
State Fair association to speak there
before Hughes plans to headline the
fair program The president is said
to feel that with his summer home
in New Jersey, he will be able to
speak and see his fellow Jerseyites
at all times, and it is not necessary
for him to make the special trip to
Trenton. In addition he has hereto
fore vetoed all invitations to speak
at state fairs.
The president has prepared with
exceptional care the speech he is to
deliver next Monday before the Ma
tional Grain Dealers association at
Baltimore, regarded by democrats as
one of the most important he will
make during the campaign.
The president plans to confer with
Ambassador Walter H. Page at
Shadow Lawn tonight. 1t is under
stood the black list question and mail
interference will be discussed.
This afternoon the president will
discuss the Michigan political situa-
ton with Assistant Secretary Sweet
of the comm cree department, now a
candidate for governor of Michigan.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-22
ARE KEENLY DISAPPOINTED
OVER RUSSIAN FAILURE

gariaz Immediately after the Ruman-
ian declaration of war.
The ease wNh which the first Russo
Rumanian attacks were beaten back
and the fact that the Russians have
been on the defensive ever since Field
Marshal Mackensen took charge of
the German-Bulgarian operations, is
reported to have aroused much bitter
criticism both at Petrograd and Buch-
Arrest
Russian cities are complaining that
the diversion of ammunition supplies
and men to the Dobrudja front, halted
the Slav offensive in Galicia, without
aiding t.ussian plans in the Balkans.
The cars failure to approach near
er to Lemberg has inspired further
criticism
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-22
Will Call Out Militia of New
York in Case Great Sym
pathetic Strike is
Ordered.
CRISIS IS NEAR TO-DAY
Before Nlshtsalf There vii! be Break
either Ono way or the
Other In the
Metropolis.

limited Press Leased Wire Service. ]
NEW YORK, Sept. 22.-New York's
labor troubles reached their most
critical stage today. Before nightfall
there will be break either one way
or the other.
Facing the warning of Mayor Nit
chell that he will call out the militia
In the event Of general strike in
sympathy with the striking street
railway men, labor leaders went in
session to finally consider whether
100000 organized workers shall be
called out.
Characterizing sympathetic strike
as grossly violative OF the laws
Mayor Mitchell has warned the labor
leaders that he will use all of the
4 4 snilitary and civil power vested IN
~ mayor" to cope with such : stu
atm.
Backed by Samuel Gompers, labor
leaders stoutly maintain that they
viii stick by their fight for the right
to organize and claim that the
struggle is on trade unionism and is
vital to the welfare of all organized
labor
Gompers in conference with Mayor
Mitchell gave unmistakable evidence
that he will support the local leaders
in whatever action they decide to
follow.
While the consideration OF gen.
eral strike was under way. 1t was
learned that many labor leaders sug-
gest general boycott on street rail-
ways as a more effective weapon.
The plan of these leaders is to order
all union men to stay away from their
work until proper transportation" is
provided. they maintain that this
VIII be a more peaceful and effective
method of settling the difficulties than
general strike. The state indus
trial commission had entered the
night and exercising its legal rights
mas issued subpoenaes for the trac-
ton officials and strike leaders to ap-
pear before it on Monday. The bureau
OF mediation of the industrial CON-
mission will argue the adoption of a
compromise and will use its powers
10 the fullest extent to enforce the
compromise which provides for the
immediate calling off of the strike by
iaoor leaders; the unemployment Of
strikers by traction lines; the reduc-
!ion of the time of operation of the
lnterboro's Individual contracts from
TWO years to one year.
Meanwhile normal operation of the
subway and elevated lines has been
maintained. Intermittent disorders in
various parts of the city kept the
police busy during the night and
early in the morning, but no serious
disorder was reported. Partial night
service on cross lines was attempted
lot the first time with heavy police
Details
undaunted by the warning Of the
mayor, Hugh Frayne, state organizer
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-22
IN Case United States Was at
War and Question Should
Ever Come Up.

limited Press Leased Wire Service. ]
CHICAGO, Sept 22.-American
women, If faced with the question of
souhg on conscription, would put
eslue ther fears and cast their ballots
.or universal military service, accord
ns 10 two prominent suffrage leaders
nere Today who commented on the
~, moDapie action of Australian won en-
W. VINO VIII shortly vote with the men
On conscription.
me women of this country, in a
isis thisH similar to England's, would, 1
MIR MIX vote for conscription," said
Mn .ss Harriet e. vittum, western
iaser OF the women's bureau OF
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-22
ANOTHER
MILE HAS
Been. WON
British Troops Advance, Cap
turing Two Lines Of
Trenches From the
Germans.
RUSSIANS ARE BUSY
Germany Admits Loss In carpathians,
But Reports No Great Ae-
tivity on French
Fields.
RUSSIANS ARE BUSY

United Press Leased Wire Service. ]
LONDON, Sept. 22.-British troops
advanced on a mile front south of the
Ancre last night, capturing two lines
Of German trenches between Flers
and Martinpuich, General Haig re-
/ ported this afternoon.
The gain thrust the British line
forward in the direction of Hill 1872
and drove the Germans still further
back toward the LIE Sars-Gueude
Court highway, their next strong line
Of defense before Bapaume The
British line is now approximately
directly north of Flers. and Martin,
puich, General Haig reported.
South of Arras, British detach.
ments entered German trenches and
north of Neuville st. Vaast other de-
tachments exploded mine and oc-
cupied the crater.
The German war Office almost flat
ly contradicted the British claims OF
success, reporting only grenade en-.
gagements and artillery duels on the
Somme front. Berlin also made no
mention Of heavy German attacks
against the French lines north Of the
Somme, the repulse Of which was Of
ficially announced at Paris today.
Official admission came from Ber
lin that the Russians have won vic.
tory in the savage fighting going on
around the Smotrec mountain in the
Carpathians. The cars troops have
occupied the summit of the mountain
and also retain their hold on part
of the Austro-German trenches near
Kortynica.
On both fronts in the Balkans, the
cars soldiers are also vigorously on
the offensive. The Russians CO
operating with the Rumanians, are
making determined attacks on the
German Bulgarian lines in Dcbrudja
where Field Marshal Mackensen's
army is steadily retreating, according
to Bucharest dispatches. In Mace
donia, the Slavs are fighting beside
the French and Serbs. An official
statement issued at Paris today re
ported marked advances by botl
French and Serbian troops. though
the Bulgarian war Office claimed the
repulse of all allied attacks.
The German Report.
BERLIN, Sept. 22.-Russian troops
are attacking the German-B Bulgarian
line in the Dobrudja with great vigor
it was officially announced this after
noon. Severe fighting is going or
along the whole battle front.
Southwest Of Topraiser, a German
encircling attack against the Ruman
ian flank and rear, drove the enemy
back In disordered fight. The loss
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-22
Burn Villages and Ravage the
Country as They Fall Back
Before Hammer Blow Of
Russo -Rumaniana<
DoBRUDJA INVASION
Check Administered 70 AustroGer-
mana Causes Renewal Of o.
rnands for Settlement Of
#Es Greek Question

UNITED Press Leased Wire SerV4ce1
( LONDON, Sept. 22.-Under heavy
Russo-Rumanian hammer blows, the
Teutonic forces in DobrudJa have faL
len back more than five miles and are
still in retreat. said Bucharest dis
patches today.
| An earlier oflcial statement report
ed the Bulgarians burning villages
and ravaging the conutrv as they fell
back. The official statement also re-
ported the capture of Szeke1y Udvar-
heley, an Industrial town OF about
5000 Inhabitants, fofty-five miles In
side the Transylvanian frontier.
! Sofia dispatches today admitted
that the German-Bulgar attacks
against the Russo-Rumanian line have
been unsuccessful and that the i Ru-.
manians have gained little ground
at some points. An official statement
issued at Sofia made no mention of a
Bulgarian retirement, but reported
that the Bulgars are consolidating
their positions in the Dobrudja.
The defeat of Field Marshal Mack
ensen in the DobrudJa invasion and
the check administered to the Austro-
Germans on the northwestern frontier
OF Rumania has caused a renewal OF
the demand here for a settlement OF
affairs at Athens
It is no longer any secret that the
new Greek cabinet is not regarded as
favorable to the allies; English cor
respondents at Athens cabled today
that it was highly improbable that the
allies would be able to enter into cor
dial relations with the new ministry.
Reports have reached here that the
revolts which have broken out in fso-
lated parts OF Greece may mean the
BEGINNING of real revolution headed
by ex-Premier Venizelos to overthrow
King Constantine and bring Greece in-
to the war.
Bulgars Defeated.
PARIS, Sept 22.-The Bulgarians
! have sustained heavy defeat at the
hands of the Serbians on the Zbrosko,
| is was officially announced today and
have also been pushed back by the
French.
| Pursuing their advance in the Brody
river region, the Serbs have reached
Vrbani, north Of Florina after repuls-
ing the Bulgarian attacks.
French troops cleared the entire re-
gion northwest of Armensko Of the
Bulgarians and progressed, after
heavy fighting, to the heights domi-
mating the F1orina-Poplin road.
Warships SheIIed Camps.
| sALONIKA. Sept. 22.-Allied war
ships shelled Bulgarian camps at
| Neckhori, near the gulf of Orfani.
with satisfactory results, it was Off
| cially announced today.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-22
Senator Has Toothaehe.

Senator Has Toothachc.
limited Press Leased Wire Service.1
IOWA CITY. Iowa, Sept. 22.--
Toothache has brought Senator w. S.
Kenyon to the state university here
for professional conferences with
members of the faculty of the den
tistry college.