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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-08-11
TYPOS HOLD REGULAR i
MONTHLY MEETING
Indorse Painters Referendum
Would Increase Dues 80 Gents
g. Month.

The August meeting of Duluth
Typographical Union No. 1876 was
held last Sunday afternoon at Browns
hall, with President Towne presiding.
Two candidates were admitted to full
membership, and one apprentice
member was obligated.
The referendum initiated by Paint
ers' Union No. 106, calling for an elec-
ton on the amendment to the laws
of the State Federation of Labor.
from one to two years, made at the
Faribault convention, was unanimous
ly Endorsed and seconded, and the Off
GERS instructed to sign and. seal the re-
solution and forward it to Secretary
Lawson at St. Paul.
The joint bylaws and relief COM
mittee brought in a report recon-
mending that the present system of
providing relief for sick members be
discontinued, and a flat increase Of
so cents month.in dues be made for
this purpose. Final action on this
matter will be taken at the September
meeting.
Juls J. Anderson, delegate from Ne.
1876 to the Faribault convention, made
a lengthy and comprehensive report
of the proceedings of that meeting,
claiming the activities were dominated
by a certain element, and pointed out
the futility of introducing any meas
ures opposed by that faction. AL
though not participating in the bolt
of some so delegates on the last day
of the convention, Mr.. Anderson ex-
ho1 thof h4
were justified in so doing, and de-
plored the "steamroller tactics'' en-
ployed by the group of delegates in
control. 49,.
Winberg Present.
G. T. Winberg of Minneapolis, presi-
dent of the Minnesota Federation of
Typographical Unions, attended the
meeting and addressed the members
briefly. He reviewed the work being
done by that organization and ex-
pressed the wish that No. 1876, which
withdrew about two years ago, would
decide to reaffiliate, and would be
represented a. the annual conference
to be held at Virginia next summer.
He spoke on the activities of the Min
neapolis Typographical union, stating
that committee was at work draft
ing a referendum restoring the seven
day law and doing away with the pres
ent six-day arrangement, which, he
claimed, is detrimental to the welfare
of the printers. The Mill City union
will soon open negotiations for an in
| crease in the wage scale, and an at
tempt will be made to reduce the work
day from eight to seven hours.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-08-11
PROTESTS AGAINST !: j:
TACTICS OF RING
Local Machinists Lodge With,
draws From State Federation
and Trades Assembly.

At the last July meeting of Zenith
Lodge, No. 274, I. A. M, steps were
taken for the severance Of affiliation
with both the State Federation of
Labor and the local Federated Trades
Assent bly,.
This action was taken after the
delegate to the Faribault convention
of the State Federation had reported
the proceedings, which included a de-
nunciation of the tactics employed by
the dominating faction in railroading
through it's measures and thwarting
any movement or defeating any legis-
lation introduced by any delegate not
in accord with chose in control" The
secession is intended as reputation
Of such policies.
It is said that machinist lodges
throughout the state have under con-
sideration the same action.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-08-11
WOULD RECLAIM IRON
ORE UNDER LAKES
Auditor Preus Studying Plan of
Draining Property Claimed,
By State.

HIBBING, Mimi, Aug. 9.-State
Auditor Preus was here recently 10
investigate the feasibility of draining
lakes on the Mesaba range, to get at
the ore under them.
It has been estimated that there is
S100,000,000 worth of ore in lake beds
and the state claims to own all Of it.
The ownership of this ore has been
disputed for years. Although the ques-
ton has been fought out in court sew
eral times the supreme court has
never passed on it. ...
Preus was in conference with the
governor and attorney in St..
Paul just before his trip to the range
and at that time the state officials
talked of leasing the ore beds on a
royalty basis of so cents ton.
Preus is especially interested in the
engineering work at Carson lake,
where the Oliver Iron Mining COM
pany has pumped the water out and is
preparing to sink a concrete shaft.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-08-11
SH|P BU|LDERS To
PICNIC At LAKE
Superior Union Will Hold An
nual Frolic Sunday,
August IL. (

Superior boilermakers and iron
shipbuilders will hold their annual
picnic and outing at Lake Nebaga-
mon next Sunday. Elaborate plans to
make the event one of the biggest in
the history of the local organization
are being made by members of the
union.
"A program of water sports, games,
races and other entertainments is be-
ing prepared for the afternoon. Spe-
cial accommodations on the South
Shore special Sunday train will be
made to carry the members and
grounds.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-08-11
REEVES LEAVES FOR
L.T.u. CONVENTION

n. W. Reeves, member of the News
Tribune night chapel, left Thursday
afternoon for Colorado Springs, Colo,
where he will represent Duluth Typo
graphical Union, No. 1876 at the sixty
third annual convention of the Inter-
national Typographical union, which
will be in session Aug. 10 to IS, in
that city. The twenty-fifth annivers-
airy # the founding of the Printers
home at Colorado Springs will be
celebrated in connection with the
convention.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-08-11
WORK ON PUBLIC
MARKET DELAYED

The construction of the sheds at
Sixth avenue East and Second street
which will be used as public market
place will be completed about the
first Of next week. The work, accord
ing to Mayor Magney, under whose
supervision the building is being
erected, has been delayed because of
failure to obtain sufficient workmen,
there being but two carpenters en-
pioyei at the present time.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-08-11
FIRST MEETING
IN NEW HALL.

The first meeting in it's new hall,
Owls, 41s West Superior street, OF
Cabinet Makers and Milllmen's Union
No. 1884, was held last Thursday eve
ming. A smoker was held after the
disposition of business, and there was
a good attendance.
Arrangements for the joint picnic
of the two Duluth and Superior car
penter locals, to be held Aug. is at
Fairmont park, were discussed, and
it is planned to make this gala
event.
The next meeting will be held
j Thursday evening, Aug. 16.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-08-11
NO NEW MOONEY
TRIAL, COURT SAYS

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Aug. "A
new trial will not be granted Thomas
J. Mooney, just because the attorney
general asked it. The state supreme
court, in denying Attorney General
Webb's request, ruled Tuesday that
it could not consider an application for
a. new trial except on formal motion
of lone of the parties to the court"
MONEYS attorneys announced they
would ask the court to set ahead the
hearing en- their motion for a retrial.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-08-11
LABoR's WEAPON

Much Of the success Of the un-
years will depend upon the use
the labor men make Of their pur-
chasing power. TO employ union
labor by purchasing union label
goods IL the most effective Weap-
ON OF organized labor. 1t can
features Of the lnnd. Start right
In this respect and keep up the
good work and the future is ours.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-08-11
FIGHT INFANTILE PLAGUE

FARGO, N. D., Aug. 9.-Because Of
the great prevalence last year Of in
fantile paralysis, notice has been is
sued by the state board Of health that
every householder take special pre-
cautions toward screening against
flies, and remove all garbage.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-08-11
IMPORTANT MEETING
OF TRADES ASSEMBLY
ON FRIDAY EVENING

The special coal dock committee of
the Federated Trades Assembly held
meeting last Thursday evening, and
discussed the feasibility of establish
ing a municipal coal yard in Duluth
Wild Threat" 1t is of particular in
port will be made at the meeting of
the assembly Friday night, Aug. 10.
The dispute between local longshore-
mems unions will also be adjusted, and
large attendance is anticipated.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-08-11
OUELLETTE NAMED
BOILER INSPECTOR

Lewis Ouellette, vice president of
the Duluth Association of Engineers,
has been appointed deputy state boil
err inspector, to succeed ]. H. Bishop,
resigned. Mr.. Ouelette has opened an
office at 1926 Manhattan building.
where stationary engineers may trans
act business, and boiler owners apply
for boiler inspection.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-08-11
MEATCUTTERS GAIN

BLOOMINGTON,>1 ILL.,, Aug. 9.-But-
cher Workmen's union No. $50 is be-
ing assisted by a committee from the
Retail Grocers and Meat Dealers as
ISOLATION, which is urging dealers to
sign joint contract regulating hours
and wages. ~ -.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-08-11
PRINTERS RAISE WAGES

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 9.-TypO-
graphical union No. has secured
wage increase of 50 week for it's
members employed on the Public
Ledger, the Evening Ledger and the
North American. This means an an
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-08-11
VIOLATE WoMEN's LAW

WICHITA, Kan, Aug. 9.-Restau-
rant employers are ignoring the wo-
mems nine-hour law and force these
employees to work from 60 to IS hours
a week for, rates that range as low
as IS. The women have concluded
to help themselves and are now or
ganizing.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-08-11
CARPENTERS GAIN

TULSA, Okla, Aug 9.-The Car
penters' union is enforcing its new
wage scale which raised rates from
621h cents an hour, to IS cents. Out
Of total membership of $50, less than
IS are unemployed because of this
movement
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-08-11
BIG YEAR FOR BURLINGTON

CHICAGO, Aug. 9.-Stockholders Of
the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
railroad are in clover, as the financial
report of this corporation shows a
clear profit last year of $31, 130,43S,
an increase of $11,609,000 over the
previous year.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-08-11
RAILROAD CLERKS UNITE

ROCK ISLAND, ILL.,, Aug. 9.-Rail-
road clerks in this city have organized
and are chartered by the Brotherhood
Of Railway Clerks. It is intended to
extend this movement to the nearby
cities of Moline, ILL.,, and Davenport,
Iowa.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-08-11

If the cost of living continues to in
crease everybody will have to enlist
to keep from starving to death.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-08-11

Great SIS Choice Suit Sale
Big Sale at The Big Duluth.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-10
HEAVY RECRUITING
FOR ARMY AND NAVY

Chicago. Feb. 10.-Aided by civil
war veterans. the recruiting for
the army and navy shows no indica-
ton of abating today Because OF the
congestion resulting from applications
during the week. both the marine corps
and army officers are looking for larg-
er quarters. Less than 50 per cent of
the applicants are being accepted. Bad
teeth is the reason for the most rejec-
tions.
Today Is expected to establish a re-
cord for enlistments. No figures are
available. as orders from the war de
partment have forbidden the publishing
of army and navy activities.
Application to the war and navy de-
partments for more officers for re-
cruiting duty here have been forwarded
to Washington, it IL understood. Plans
are underway for the observance OF
national defense day" by local pat
riotic societies, II will be held probably
on Washington's birthday. Or sooner.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-10
STEEL NET ACROSS
THE ENTRANCE TO
NEW YORK HARBOR

New York, Feb. 10.--Work be-
gan aboard the United States
monitor Amphytrite, in the Brook
Ign navy yard, on two miles of
heavy steel netting. In case of
danger from submarines in time of
war this netting will be stretched
across the entrance to New York
harbor from Sandy Hook to
Rockaway Point.
1t is claimed the netting will be
able to resist any submarine. in
spite of the fact that Germany
claims d device that will hack its
way through any net the British
have been able to manufacture.
Plans are, it is said. to lower this
net In day time so ships may pass
over and to stretch it at night
when submarines could not be de-
tected. Motor boats and larger
vessels would be used to place it.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-10
NAVY NOW BADLY IN
NEED OF RECRUITS

Washington, Feb. 10.-Wanted at
once. $4,000 able bodied seamen for the
United States navy. also several thou
sand officers.
The navy department., 1t was an
nounced today. wants the sailors-and
quick--to bring the line of the navy up
to the newly authorized strengths
900 men.
The officers are needed to fill out the
ranks of the officers reserve corps.
provided under the national defense
act, and which now numbers less than
1000. Those eligible to membership in
the corps are college, or military school
graduates: ex-national guardsmen. ex-
officers or non commissions of the reg
ular army-under honorable discharge
or in the reserve, active non commits
stoned officers of the regular army or
mere citizens who have attended a
military camp. Such eligibles must
pass a military examination.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-10
TRIBUTES PAID TO
LINCOLN'S MEMORY

Cumberland Gap. Tenn. Feb. TO-
Prominent men from all parts Of the
nation began arriving here today to
take part in ceremonies incident to the
celebration of the twentieth anniver-
sary of the founding Of the Lincoln
Memorial university here.
Speakers today paid tribute to the
memory Of Lincoln and praised the
movement which led to the founding Of
the university bearing his name.
Henry s. Barker, president OF the
University of Kentucky. pointed out
that the same year which produced
Lincoln in this country, also saw the
birth of many other great men, both IN
the United States and foreign coun-
tries.
Other speakers were Governor A. o.
Stanley Of Kentucky: DIR. A. f. Win
ship. Boston; Richard T. Ernst, Cow
ington, KY; John c. Acheson, presi-
dent Of the Pennsylvania College for
Women. Pittsburg: and M. B. Adams
Of Georgetown university.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-10
PROPAGANDA TO KEEP
THE COUNTRY OUT OF
WAR WITH GERMANY

Washington. Feb. 10.-A virtual
propaganda to influence the United
States government against entering the
war against Germany is under way
throughout the country.
Thousands of kilograms and letters,
inspired by different individuals,
classes and organizations are being
sent to the White House, other gov
eminent departments and congress.
They have originated in Socialist or
CARNATIONS and many are believed to
be inspired by former Secretary Of
State Bryan, in some instances, a form
telegram is sent. In others. one tele-
gram urging peace Is dispatched by an
individual or organization and then
hundreds of others indorsing this one
Immediately follow.
Today the influx of kilograms was
overwhelming in the wake of news that
President Wilson does not contemplate
war as his next step against Germany,
If some overt act" demands more ag-
gressive action.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-10
NEUTRALS FEAR GERMANY.

The neutrals themselves appear to
fear Germany, hence are acting eau
tiously. But in far as their power
goes, they will make every effort TO
prevent the conflict thet authorities re-
gard IS destined TO come sooner or lat
er.
Conveys and perhaps issuance of
guns for defense of merchantships, are
the two most likely necessary prccau-
tions'' that have been suggested and
considered by the president However,
his closest friends say ,he has not
spoken his mind on this point.
In addition, should he be forced to
go to congress. he will probably ask
that the navy be placed at his disposal
for coast patrol work, as well as for
convoy tasks. In addition. if real war
were at hand, he might ask for a con-
scription law, or call for a big Volun.
teer army, to be whipped into shaie
cor actual foreign ser1ice.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-10
NO MOVE MANIFEST
FOR RAISING ARMY
President Firm in Determi-
nation to Avoid Declare
ton Of. War if Possible,
but Preparations for Any
Eventually Kept Up on
All Sides.

Washington, Feb. TO-
The administration, fearing
that ultimately war or a
estate of war" with Ger
many must come, is anxious
to keep alive the martial
spirit in America. 1t wishes
to guard against the sapping
influence of an undue sense
OF security. On the other
hand, there is no manifest
move to raise an army for
actual war. though there has
been some progress made to-
ward naval and economic
preparedness.
go emphasizes the government po-
sitiua today at the close of one week
of broken relations between the United
States and Germany.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-10
ONLY FOR PROTECTION.

The president himself has determn-
ed to follow the literal wuraing Of ! is
recent speech TO congress--to ask only
FOR the means Of protecting American
seamon's and peoples lives. He viii
keep upon Germany the burden of am
actual declaration Of war.
Meantime the work OF ncu,rhis TO
staVe off wa" between the United
states and Germany continues; while
in another 10 days Ambassador Non
Bernstorff is expected to be aiding in
his home land to keep the peace be-
tween the two nations.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-10
TWO OF CREW LOST
WHEN VESSEL SUNK

London, Feb. 10.-Two of the crew
of the Norwegian merchantmen Sol
bakken perished when that vessel was
sunk today.
Tho British steamer Manitoba was
also reported sunk.
The Solbakken was steel screw
steamer of 1916 tons gross tonnage)
registered at Bergen and the property
of o. j.. Olsen.
The Manitoba was an almost new
steel vessel of a net tonnage of 6S2S.
built in 1916, registered at Glasgow and
owned by the British India Steam Nav
igation company.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-10
POLISH AMERICANS
OFFER TRAINED MEN

Chicago, Feb. 10.--Officers of the
Polish military alliance Of America to-
day pledged the organizations several
thousand trained men to President
Wilson ito give any service or sacri-
ice American citizenship demands OF
descendants of Pulaski and KosciusH-
ko."
The organization offered the follow
ing trained units:
Four divisions of infantry; one divi-
sion of cavalry and full complement
Of officers.
The organization will recruit up to
Gull war strength.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-10
THREE sEAMEN PICKED UP.

Madrid, Feb. 10.-Near death from
exposure. lack Of food and exhaustion,
three British and one American negro
sailors from the British steamer
Dauntless We're picked mp by a trawler
today after having spent Ave days In
an open boat The Dauntless was tor
pedoed and sunk on Feb. 3. The four
seamen were rushed to hospital.
ANOTHER BRITISH VICTIM.
London, Feb. 10.-The British steam
ship Beech Tree has been sunk. it was
today.
The Beech Tree was steel vessel
of 1877 tons and was registered at
Cardiff. She was owned by the Beech
Tree Steamship company. She was
built in 1919.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-10
GETS DIVORCE FROM
CHICAGO PROFESSOR

Chicago. Feb. 10.-Mrs. Worries Gwin
Mccoy has been granted divorce
from Herbert \. Mccoy, chemistry
professor at Chicago university, on the
ground of cruelty.
The decree ended a welded life OF
IS years, begun at Battle Ground, Ind,
and which she testified has been a
battle" ever since.
When angry" she said, "he did not
hesitate to strike me-"
Mccoy did not contest the action.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-10
DETAILS A LONG
LIST OF CRIMES
IN A CONFESSION
Sensational Announcement
Made Following Convic-
ton Of Mooney, Who Must
Pay Penalty on Gallows.

San Francisco. Feb. 10.-Thomas j.
Mooney will be sentenced to death by
Superior Judge Franklin Griffin next
Tuesday, following his conviction OF
murder in connection with the pre-
paredness parade bomb which killed 10
persons.
In returning It's verdict after less
than six hours elaboration last night,
the jury declined to include recon-
mendatlon Of clemency and Judge Grit
Tin has no alternative but to send the
convicted man to the gallows.
CONFESSION ANNOUNCED.
In the midst Of the excitement which
swept the city following the verdict.
District Attorney Ffckert created a new
sensation today when he announced
that he has confession by a CO =
conspirator," reciting the details of ~
crimes in which, he asserted, nearly
all of the defendants in the dynamitins
cases participated.
THE preparedness parade dynamit-
ing" he declared, was merely an Incl
dent in a conspiracy, the extent Of
which would amaze San Francisco. We
are merely on the threshold Of our ex-
crimes ranging from dynamiting to
murder committed In Sonoma. Alamo
da, Contra Costa and San Francisco
counties.
ONLY SCRATCHED SURFACE.
The co-conspirator has never been
heard of before in these bomb cases.
His confession vndicates the convic-
ton Of Mooney, but we have only
scratched the surface in achieving
that"
Mooney reiterated his innocence
when asked for statement today.
This injustice in my case has not
upset me-" he said. at is merely q
single episode in the long struggle Of
labor for its rights. / was prepared
for any eventuality. To an innocent
man 1t becomes q mockery to repeat
the plea of innocence. If people can be
procured to perjure themselves at the
instigation Of the SYSTEM l cannot
stop them. This verdict does not make
me guilty. | am not guilty.
The return of the verdict was attend
ed by dramatic scene in court
Mooney sat with has mother and sis
ter, pale but calm. As Foreman Mac
Given read the verdict of guilty, Miss
Anne Mooney. the prisoners siste:,
threw up her hands and screamed :
ooh, my God, Tom. Tom. Tom"
MONEYS mother collapsed in a faint
and Mrs. Belle Hammerberg, sister of
MONEYS wife. stood in front of Dis
trict Attorney F'ickert ard denounced
him.
The widest uproar continued for
several minutes, eve natter Judge Grif-
fin had discharged the jury and ad =
journed court. In the m DIST of it, po-
liceinan handled roughly Defense At
torney McNutt and Robe TT MINER one
of the leaders of the defense.
The Jurors declared that, although
they took 10 ballots to determine whe :
Their to recommend life Imprisonment.
there was never any doubt in their
minds after they began to deliberate
as to the defendants guilt.
Bourke Cochran, chief defense coun-
sci, was not in court when the verdict
was read. He had intended to leave for
New York this afternoon. but said to-
day that he would remain for a few
days and complete the defenses APP
neal
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-10
HAD so MUCH PEP HE
WAS CALLED GINGER

New York, Feb. 10.-"My hus-
band has SO much pep they call
him Ginger" said Mrs. Caroline
Taylor tcstifying against Taylor
in a disorderly conduct charge.
THE other night when he heard
| had sworn to a warrant for him
he filled one OF my slippers with
soup and treated the other to a
portion OF rice pudding.
Il wish you could take some Of
the spice out Of him."
Taylor was held In $500 bail for
examination.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-10
LANES OF CRUISERS.
ONE U-BOAT SINKS
FIFTEEN VESSELS

Berlin, Feb. s.-(Delayed)-A single
German submarine, just returning to
port, accounted for Is ships, according
To an official press bureau statement
today.
Ten ships of a total of 10000 tons
We're sunk in the Atlantic and one
British steamer of about 5000 tons in
the German sea with the British traw-
lers Shamrock and Thistle and one ad-
ditional British and one French traw-
Ter.