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The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-04-19

Try BLUE RIBBON" Cigar, Sc.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-04-19

"The American states should put
a stop to profiteering in wOrkmen's
compensation insurance"
This declaration of the New York
State Industrial Commission, which
administers the workmen's compen-
sation law, was made through Man
ager f. Spencer Baldwin of the State
Insurance Fund, in urging the pass
age of the Gilchrist bill to exclude
private stock companies from the
business of compensation insurance,
at hearing on the measure April
in Albany before the judiciary
committees of the legislature.
"The stock companies and their
representatives have by their own
despicable competitive tactics ir''i'
ed their exclusion from the field"
said Mr.. Baldwin, who announced
that this conclusion 'has been ac-
cepted somewhat reluctantly" and
forced on him against his economic
preferences after six years expert
ence in practical administration of
workmen's compensation insurance
"The waste entailed by the present
competitive plan of insurance in New
York state may be estimated con-
servatively at $4,000,000 annually
1t costs the stock companies approx
imately IS cents in management and
acquisition expenses to get 81 of
compensation into the hands of ben
eficiaries; it costs the New York
State Fund about 10 cents to dis
tribute 81 in compensation. There is
no justification, economically or NOR
ally, for commissions and profits on
workmens compensation insurance"
Millions of Dollars Wasted
Chairman T. j. Duffy of the Ohio
State Industrial Commission appeared
in favor of the bill. declaring that
the exclusive state fund for work
mems compensation insurance, as in
Ohio, is a conspicuous success. "The
legislature can now approach this
proposal for eliminating costly and
unjustifiable private competition"
he said, ain the light of proved per-
Torrance"
President James P. Holland of the
New York State Federation of La
Dor and Secretary John B. Andrews
of the American Association for
Labor Legislation, among represen-
tatives of other organizations, urged
the immediate passage of the bill
as a necessity for relieving industry
from the present expensive burden
imposed by the casualty companies
operating for profit. Several en-
ployers also endorsed the plan, tes-
tifying to the certain protection and
large savings brought about by the
well-conducted state fund.
Answering representatives of the
commercial insurance companies who
appeared to fight the bill, Manager
Baldwin declared that these COM
panies had misrepresented the state
fund in IAN absolutely INSCRIPTIONS
and shameless" manner.
"There is a growing conviction
that no one ought to be permitted to
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-04-19

make money out of the necessity of
the employer and the misfortune Of
the employee" continued Mr.. Bald
win, who asserted that his indict-
ment Of the commercial companies
does not apply to mutual companies,
which pay no dividends to stock
holders and no commissions to
agents THE present time is pc
culiarly opportune for the stoppage
OF the waste entailed by the pres
ent competitive plan Of insurance
The exigencies of the war call for
the adoption of every practicable
measure to speed up industry and
cut down the cost of living. The
waste of millions of dollars an
nually through stock company par
ticilation in the business of work
mems compensation insurance should
not be tolerated in this period of
economic stress and strain"
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-04-19
Coming to
Everett
DOCTOR
MELLENTHIN & co.
SPECIALISTS
DO NOT USE SURGERY
Will Be at
MITCHELL HOTEL
Friday and Saturday,
May 1O-11
Office Hours 9 a. m. to 4 p. m.

Office Hours 9 a. m. to a p. m.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-04-19
SWASHINGTON TO BE DRY FOREVER
WITHOUT THE PEOPLES CONSENT?

Don't shoot neighbour poster you at
when you doing your ALFRED help
sam faint our fault that this question thrust upon
time when every should be striving
effort and all thought consecaed to the ONE PURPOSE
President Wilson sets the right example In
distinguished gathering Of citizens of his State he sad
My work be properly only if I my
whole thought and attention think of nothing
but the immediate task in hand
We like Yourself would have preferred follow the example
single mndedness and by
President but the Professional Proobon would permit of
our doing He that the I'm
mediate Task the WAR ITSELF shall interfere with his Meal Ticket
Now that this Pot Hunter has succeeded in forcing the
a States consideration this time the socaed FEDERAL PRO
HlBlTlON AMENDMENT the issue be and in such
ner and to such good its creating ui
mate greater cd and dissatisfaction the people at
large, particularly the GEEARNERSnever the
bone and new of the land than today! The Federal amendment
before the States would ratified thtysx he minimum
requred
dry for virtually all time
Incidentally the right possessed the individual
make itself dry itself either direction and
its Judgment advisable would longer remain State
right
Let whether
all time and what would in that differ from
y Statewide prohibition
suppose fourhs of the States
ay this that after shorter period
Prohibition had aure-had
lions it intended to better
And let that then to be proposed doubt
less would be- that the States wipe nationwide Pohib
ton, having become, said, failure.
And let Washington and thrtyfour other States
and the Federal
the dry amendment, what then would be the result?
THIS: The votes of IS States (your nuded)
the home majority of the wouldn't
WHY? the combined of
of other 13each them
still under the spell of prohibition unwilling
their could block the will of the
Thus minority small and wongheaded the peo-
the country could the majority endure conditions
made times law intended better these
The tail would the dog the would
that only by mircle could great
ected and the Popular Will given effectua should
THE PEOPLE each rather
isatue however well nentoned be
Prohibition upon
practically all time come?
Furthermore, broaden the the people
the right good truth they directly
the Constitution of their
they the
the National Constitutional? In Ohio (Which State
the Initiative Referendum NOW
have recognized this fundamental right Of its citizens
Why hn should the people of Washington this
Sir Exercise rights under the Initiative
Take this meeting
Cubor oonerand have appointed LIVE
obtain signatures the petition Get started
the people shall the final regards
amendments, kind to the Fedaral
LET THE PEOPLE RULE!
advertisement by Labor Emergency Liberty League,
Washington, D. c.
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The union label organizes the pur-
chasing power upon lines of fair
conditions of labor, as against those
conditions that destroy the health
and morality of the producer and
endanger the well-being of the pur-
chaser.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-04-19
ON INSURANCE
PROFITEERING

Abolish FrOliteering in WOrkmen's
Compensation Insurance. says New
York State Industrial Commission
Law Urged to Prohibit CONNER
cial Companies From Exploiting
Misfortunes Of Workers.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-04-19

Seattle Labor Unions are strong
for Cooperation. Everett Corpora
tive Society invite you to join US.
We Are Growing.-Adv.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-04-19

The union label stands always for
the facts of today, never for ira
dition of yesterday.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-04-19

The union label is an inspiration,
guide-post and rallying point for
the energetic and conscientious wo-
men in every community, and for
this reason the Woman's Union La
bel League came into being.
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Trunks, Ladies' Handbags, Leather
Goods and Repairing at Everett
Trunk Factory, 2S15 Rockefeller.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-04

Berlin, via London, Aug. 3.-The
success" of the retrograde move
ments carried out Friday by the
German troops on the Aisne- Marne
front are attributed by the German
war office TO the victory of General
Won Boehm's army on August !. Al
lied infantry and cavalry detach-
ments are following the retreating
Germans "hesitatingly and eau
tiously." the statement adds.
The text reads:
Southwest of Ypres. we beat of
strong British partial attack yes
terday morning.
The great success of the army
of General Won Boehn in the battle
August !, contributed TO the COM
plete success OF the movements car
ried out yesterday.
The enemys artillery fire was
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-04
VIII SON TELL9>WORLD OF PLAN TO
SEND RELIEF TO RUSSIAN PEOPLE
Oklah@mna's War Governor
(Editorial)


Unlike the older states Oklahoma has never had War
Governor having been conceived in the minds
people during the last great conflict This year real
War be elected who during the major part
his administration must the first thought to Legislation
executive which will best aid the country in bringing
the great world war to a successful conclusion
The matter of selecting War Governor is one when
occupy the serious attention of every voter at the primary
next Tuesday.
What qualities must this possess to make famous
governor? For making history in these days ana
Oklahoma will long judged by what she does IN the next
knowledge the Oklahoma and it's varied resources
in order to properly administer his affairs.
be who has been tried and not found want
ing every open book with nothing IN MS rec
ord which he wishes to conceal or explain.
He must be an American, both instinct and action
The governor Of all has the greatest oppor-
lead the right direction and it his duty to do
governor must possess the qualities of real states
show that he of these qualities by
his past acts.
be a Of vision. One who can look far ahead
in matters affecting the welfare of the state.
He be a who readily grasp opportunity
for his state to serve the nation
He must be a possessed of an intimate personal
thoroughly with the national administration and pos
sessing its fullest confidence
Summing up the situation he must be a of ability,
arsghtedness integrity knowledge of sterling character and
patriotic American. -
The Ardmoreite is convinced that the Hon. William H.
Murray of all these qualities and because of this
fact given him its whohearted support his candidacy
governor anticipates his election at the primary next
Tuesday,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-04
S,Japanese Amy Soon Enter Siberia Is Official Announcement
GRAND CROSS OF
LEGION OF HONOR
FOR GEN. PERSHING

Paris, Aug. Seen. John J..
Pershng, comander-in-chicf OF
the American expeditionary
:orces in France, was today
lwarded the Grand Cros OF the
Legion of Honor by the French
government.
Premier Clemenceau sent the
following telegram to General
Pershing:
Il take great pleasure in n
forming you, my dear general,
that the government OF the
French republic has decided TO
confer upon you the dignity OF
the Grand Cross of the Legion
OF Honor. The government de
sires to recognize by this dis
tinction the eminent qualities
that you have displayed and the
remarkable services rendered by
you in organizing so promptly
and efficiently the American
forces in France.
France shall never forget that
it was at a momant when the
struggle was most bitter that
their splendid troops came to add
their efforts to ours. This cross
shall be the symbol of our graf
itude."
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-04
DRAF 7 AGES OF 18
To 45 WILL GIVE
VICTORIOUS ARM Y
THAT WAS THE MAIN IDEA
IN PROPOSING SAME,
BAKER SAYS.

Washington, Aug. 3.-Draft ages
of from i8 to As years will be rec
commended to congress in the bill
embodying the war departments
new man-power program. which will
be introduced in both houses OF
congress Monday and expedited by
committees with a view to prompt
consideration when regular sessions
of the senate and house are re-
sumed late this month.
After formally announcing the
new draft ages today, Secretary
Baker said all the possible combi-
nations of age limits were carefully
studied and, it was found that ii
order to get the men into class one
for the program proposed, Is to 45
was necessary. He said, however
that the bill, as recommended to
congress, will contain a provision
authorizing the president to call
men out Of class one by classes ac-
cording to age, because it is found
possible the men between Is and
l9 will be called out later than the
older men who are found eligible
to class one.
"The war department program,
the secretary said, SIS purely mill
tary one, and cannot be called 4
conscription of labor, although il
naturally will haze the effect oi
putting at useful labor or in the
army all ablebodied men within the
age limits as they finally will be
fixed by congress-"
In recommending this extension
of the age limits, Mr. Baker con-
tinued, the department had in mind
simply to get for the army the NUM-
ber OF men which it believed reces-
sary to defeat Germany. The Sc
retary was not prepared to say how
many that would be, nor to give
any estimate as to the proportion OF
males between the ages of Is and
IS, inclusive, which would be found
eligible.
In making up the list and classes,
the same rules would be followed
that had governed in the first draft,
with the same exceptions from the
first call OF married men with de-
pendents, and those engaged IN es-
sential industries. Mr.. Baker gave
it as his opinion that so far about
100000 had been drafted out ol
class one from the existing list.
There has been considerable OPP
position in congress to lowering
the minimum age, many members
being reluctant to draft youths be-
fore they attain their majority and
come into full citizenship. Sen
ator Chamberlain, chairman of tn,
senate military committee. said that
he expected opposition on that
score. but expressed the opinion
that there would not be unusual de
lay in passing the bill.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-04

Paris, August 4.-FridayS splen-
did success is but a link in the chain
of victories which have followed one
after the other since General Foch
launched his counter offensive on
July Is. Rarely in war has plan
been followed out with such clock
work regularity. and military opin-
ion here is lost in admiration of the
splendid genius which conceived IT
and OF the mastery way in which
it is being carried out.
The allied victory is hailed gener-
ally as being equal TO the first vic
tory of the Marine as strategic
masterpiece. What the consequence
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-04
sufficient forces to accomplish such moderate obectves as
those which have been outlined.
Proposed to Japan.

Sufficient to accomplish moderate
those which have been outlined.
Proposed to Japan.
'The government of the United States, therefore,
posed to the of Japan that each of he two
send force of few thousand to Vladvostok
operating single in the
patton of Vladivostok and in safeguarding far
the city, and protecting the of the westward moving
Czechoovak and the Japanese government has
sented.
"In taking this action the government of the United
States wishes the people Russia in the most
public and solemn that conempates interference
with the political sovereignty of Russia intervention in her
internal affairs not in the local affairs Of the limited
which the United States military force be obliged to
impairment of her territorial integrity either
hereafter but that what about to do has as It's
single and only object the rendering of such aid as shall be
acceptable the Russian people themselves IN their ndeaVo
regain of their affairs their territory and
destiny The Japanese government it is understood
will issue a similar assurance.
"These plans and purposes of the government of the
United have been communicated to the Of
Great Britain France and Italy and those governments have
conclusion hat the of the United States has
this important matter is intended however, an eff
the actions interfere with the Independent
Judgment the with which associated
in
Mission O Serbia Also.
1T also the hope and of the of the
United axe advantage of the earliest opportunity
Serbia commission Of merchants agricultural experts
Young Mems Christian Association accustomed to organizing
methods Of spreading useful information and render
educational help of modest kind in order in
tematic relieve the immediate economic necessities
the people there every which opportunity
The execution of this plan will follow and will not be
embarras the military assistance rendered to the
CzechoSlovaks.
at is the hope and expectation the government of the
United States with which is associated
will wherever possible lend their active aid in
the execution of these military and economic pans
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-04

placed, are consolidating their hold
on that country and are steadily ex-
tending their activities to Russia 5
eastern possessions. They have per
sistently interfered with the passage
of Czecho-Slovak troops through ST.
IBERIA. In the forces now opposing
these valiant troops, German and
Austro-Hungarian prisoners are
freely enlisted. and they practically
assume a position of command.
Slovak Wants Liberty.
"The Czecho-Slovak troops, aspir-
ing to secure free and independent
existence for their race, and Loyalty
espousing the common cause of the
allies, justly command every SYM
pathy and consideration from the
co-belligerents, to whom their des-
Continued on page 81
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-04
Foch,s S Master Stroke Is
Joy for Allied Peoples

of yesterdays victory will be cannot
yet be gauged, but that it will be
far reaching already appears cer-
tain to the commentators. The ene-
my cannot hold the Nesle line, it
is believed, but must re-cross the
Aisne. Since the re-capture of Sois-
sons. the allies are able to debauch
on both sides OF the river and take
him to the rear.
The enemy seems to be perfectly
aware of this and also the necessity
OF getting out quickly if he wishes
to avoid unpleasant accidents. In
accordance with practices he al
ready has set fire TO bases at Fis-
mes,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-04
German Official Report
Is international Joke

directed on our old fighting zone
till early morning. and at isolated
points even up to tl a. m. His in
fanty and cavalry ietachments only
followed hesi,atingly and cautiously
our forefield troops, who were slow
ly Withdrawing.
I'VE inflicted considerable losses
on the enemy in minor engagements.
"In Champagne, we captured
about 100 prisoners in successful
combats northwest of Souain."
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-04
Japanese Official Statement

London, Aug. 3.-The Official
Gazette at Toxic last evening pub
lished a declaration announcing the
impending dispatch of troops to
Vladivostok. according to cable
gram received here today. The de-
claration follows:
The japanese government. actu-
ated by sentiments of sincere friend
ship toward the Russian people, has
always entertained much sanguine
hopes of the speedy re-establish-
ment of order in Russia, and of the
healthy, untrammelled development
of her national life.
Abundant proof. however, now
is afforded that the central European
empires. taking advantage Of the de-
fenseless and chaotic condition in
which Russia has momentarily been
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-04
Suit to Declare a Lien

]. L. Bowles has filed suit in the
district court against F. P. Aycock
to cancel a release of lien and a
deed and to declare a lien which
was represented by note for Sl.OOO,
upon part of lots and ?. in block
407, Ardmore.
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Continued on page 81
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-04
SUNDAY WAR BULLETINS.

The Ardmoreite viii receive war
bulletins this afternoon and viii
post them in the front windows. No
extra will be issued unless the news
is of supreme importance.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-04
'GREAT AI|ENT HERETOFORE HELD
BY INVADING ARMIES OF THE B0CHE
HAS BEEN VIRTUALLY ELIMINATED
Foch Moves Guns Rabidly
(By The Associated PreSs.)


With the American Army on the Aisne-Nlarne Front,
Aug. $40 D. .)-Amercan troops entered the south
part of Fsmes today while other forces of the allies
held the southern bank the Asne and Vese rivers from
SOssOns to Fsmes.
Eastward it is almost straight line through Cour
vile, BranscOurt, COrcelles and Champigny.
The advance of the whole army along front OF
almost 45 miles.
TO the east of SOssOns the extension of the line
nOrthward along the Asne, well the extension OF
the general ne makes it probable in the opinion OF mill
tary men, that the Germans will hesitate before
east between the Asne and the Vese the branch rail-
road from Serm0se to the north dominated by the
allied guns.
The broad field covered by the advance today in
cudes at least so towns and villages.
Allies Increase Their Speed.
Both east and west the allies Saturday increased the
speed of their advance distance than miles for
ward being gained at certain points The line has been
Strengthened the danger which previously threat
ened the southern bend from scissors being enfaded
Notwithstanding the difficulties confronting them, the al
lies bringing their almost fast the Germans
withdrawing theirs and all the roads which the Ger
retiring being subjected the heaviest lombard
ments.
ground the river where the enemy also is
treating.
(By The Associated Press.)
German armies which have been fighting bitter
battle between and Rheims for the last two
reeated the Vese and said to be
night May in the first rush of their plunge toward the
Marne holding back the allies for days the Ourcq
seemed collapse and the retreat northward
became precpitate.
The decisive battle between the Marne and the
Asne seems delivered Thursday when the allied
The great salient between Scissors and Rheims which
Continued on Page 81
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-11-22
Tendency Toward RELIGION.

The tendency of the times is fast
working toward religion. The awful
war is making the need of it felt
more and more. Men are feeling In
their souls that they cannot rely upon
themselves. In all their trials, sor-
rows and disappointments they feel
there Is power above them that con-
trolls their destinies and their only
refuge is faith In God. 1t Is the
only supreme fact there is and they
must accept It to satisfy their souls.
We are fast tending In that direction,
and knowing that there Is no other
resource for human hope. Don't re-
sist that tendency. for 1t is really the
divine spirit that Is working men
to carry them to that confidence which
is the only comfort and fruition that
Is left them. We might make up our
minds to this tendency md yield to
It's control. Mere disbelief win not
save us from anxiety. That is simply
falling back on nothing and making
of the world a nightmare only What
real man wants thatl-0hle Stats
Journal
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-11-22


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! guarantee tina. one spoonful Of
Dodson's Liver Tone will put your
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bowels Of that sour bile and consti-
pated waste which is clogging your
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! guarantee that bottle of Dodson's
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lily feeling fine for months. Give 1t to
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