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The labor standard., 1918-04-15
MRS. RENA MOONEY
 RELEASED FROM JAIL
Amount of Bail Fixed at S15,0OO After Twenty Months of Imprisonment

SAN FRANCISCO - Mrs. Rena Mooney has been released on $15, 1000 bail after 20 months imprisonment. She was released on her own recog- nizance on other indictments growing out of the preparedness day bomb cases, last year. After Mrs. Mooney was acquitted, last July, on one in dictment, she was held in jail by Judge Dunne until the state supreme court, in the case of Israel Weinberg, another defendant, gave a basis for her admission to bail. She is the third of the five bomb defendants out on bail. Edward Nolan was never brought to trial, and is. out on bail. Israel Weinberg was acquitted on one charge, but was held in jail until the state supreme court ordered that he be released on ball. Warren K. Bill lings is in jail under life sentence, and Mooney is under sentence of death. The latter has appealed to Governor Stephens for pardon as result of the state supreme courts refusal to order new trial because the claim that the prosecution used perjury was not made until the trial was ended and the record of this case, therefore, contains no reference to this grave charge against the prose cutting attorney and his methods.
The labor standard., 1918-04-15
GOMPERS
 PLEADS FOR MOONEY
Appeals to Governor Stephens in Name of American Federation of Labor

WASHINGTON - President Com pers has forwarded this telegram to Governor Stephens of California:
 'With all of the facts of the mis- trial in the case of Tom Mooney be- fore you, much of which I have had before me, and inasmuch as the en- tire situation is in your hands to dis pose of as your judgment directs in the cause of justice, fair dealing and mercy, appeal to you in the name of the American Federation of Labor to exercise" the great power which is vested solely in you. The highest court in California declared that it could not go outside of the record in the case, when almost incontrovertible evidence has been discovered since the trial that conviction was had largely upon manufactured and per jured evidence If the courts cannot or do not take cognizance of these facts, certainly you, as governor of the great state of California, have the right, the jurisdiction and the power, and 1 trust you will exercise it."
The labor standard., 1918-04-15
OPEN MEETING
 IN THOMPSONVILLE
Officers of Connecticut Feder- ation and Others Advocate Loyalty of Unionists to Gov ernment and Purchase of Liberty Bonds

THOMPSONVILLE - The Thomp- sonville Central Labor Union held another of it's series of open meet ings on Wednesday evening, April TO- President John J. Sheehan presided.
 Among the speakers were Presi- dent George Mordecai and Vice-Presi- dent Charles F. Murray of the Con- necticut Federation of Labor; William Jones of the Carpenters Union, rep resenting the State Council of De- fense; John Ostendorf, label agent of the Hartford Cigarmakers Union, and Mr. Murphy of Springfield.
 All the speakers dwelt on the necessity of trades unionists giving full support to the government in it's time of need, advocating the pur- chasing of Liberty Bonds and Thrift Stamps.
 MT. Jones spoke of the difference between wages and living conditions in this country and in Germany, the American workman having much bet ter wages and conditions than the Hun.
 MT. Ostendorf referred to the great purchasing power of the work CTS, advocating the purchasing of union label goods to the fullest ex- tent as a means of showing appre- citation to employers who desire to grant decent wages and working con- ditions to their employees.
The labor standard., 1918-04-15
SUFFRAGISTS SELLING
 LIBERTY LOAN BONDS

HARTFORD-Th Through the suffrage Liberty Loan chairman, Mrs. Hiram Percy Maxim, suffragists of the state are aiding in every way possible the Liberty Loan drive now in progress. Bonds are sold at the headquarters of the association at 55 Pratt street, Hartford, and already over S1, 300 worth have been subscribed for through Miss Margaret Wagle, the executive secretary of headquarters who is in charge of the sale of the bonds. Mrs. Maxim has sent word to all suffragists of the state through the presidents of the numerous lea gues asking their cooperation in this drive. In some towns women's Lib erty Loan committees have been or ganized by suffragists and in almost every league the suffragists are mak- ing some concentrated effort to be of service in this loan. Thrift stamps are being sold every day at head quarters. A record sale was made last week when more than $500 worth were sold in one day.
The labor standard., 1918-04-15
PUBLIC SCHOOL IS NAMED FOR
 TRADES UNIONIST
Board of Education HOn0rs Late Treasurer Rezin Orr of Street Railway Employees Union - Mayor Pays Tribute

CHICAGO-Edwin s. Davis, presi- dent of the Chicago board of educa- tion, acted as chairman at the dedi- cation of one of Chicago's most i'm posing public schools. which will be known as the Rezin Orr school, in honor of the late treasurer of the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employees of America. Mayor Thompson paid a tribute to the life work and sincer- ity of the deceased trade unionist, whom he knew personally.
 Naming an institution of learning after trade union official is a new departure for public officials" says the Union Leader, official paper of Chicago's organized street car men.
 "It is an evidence that the. work of the trade union and its officers is being better understood by men in public life. Though this recogni. tion has been tardy, it has come, and the great work the trade union is doing for humanity will be recog- nized more and more as time pro- gresses."
The labor standard., 1918-04-15
MACHINISTS TALKS
 AND ENTERTAINMENTS

HARTFORD-Capitol City Lodge, International Association of Machin- ists, held another very successful sssmoke-talk and entertainment" on Saturday evening, April 6, at head quarters on American row. Many applications for membership were re- ceived. Organizer Doyle reports the event "the best ever."
 The next "smoke-talk and enter tainment" will be held on Saturday evening, April 27. Machine shop workers are especially invited to at tend, whether union or non-union./
 The entertainment feature was elaborate and was provided by w. c. Smith of Hartford who furnishes specialties or an entire program for an afternoon or evening. The enter tainers were: Ray L. O'Connor, Irish comedian; Charley Tucker, cabaret singer; Russell and Company, danc- CTS; A. J. Clements, magician; W. c. Smith, monologue; Edward Roy, piano specialties. ..
The labor standard., 1918-04-15
WISCONSIN IS LOYAL

MADISON, WIS.-While the loyal ty of this state is being discussed by people who judge of few surface occurrences. Adjutant General Or lando Holway states that every fif- teenth American soldier in France is from Wisconsin.
 Lieutenant George M. Wieche1t re- ports that Milwaukee has exceeded it's quota for the navy by big margin and that nowhere has he found better cooperation and more enthusiastic support of the government than in that city.
The labor standard., 1918-04-15
HARTFORD C. L. U.
 TO HOLD OPEN
 MEETING MAY 15
MayOr-Elect Kinsella May Name Labor Men for Commissions Union Label Straw Hats Are on the Way = Open Meeting May 15

HARTFORD-At the second April meeting of the Central Labor Union the delegates considered many mat ters of benefit to working people.
 President Nance, as a member of the Public Welfare Committee, told of the immense volume and scope of the work that this committee has to handle. From what he related to the delegates it would seem that there is several years work for a permanent committee which should devote it's en- tire time to the task.
 Union Label Straw Hats
 A report from the Union Label Section to the effect that union label straw hats would be available this summer was very favorably received. Many Hartford trades unionists have long desired to wear union label straw "lid.'
 NOn-UniOn Musical Instruments
 A communication was read stating that the product of Lyon & Healy, manufacturers of various kinds of musical instruments, did not employ union men, and that strike at the establishment had not been settled.
 Labor Men on Commissions
 The executive board reported that Mayor-elect Kinsella had requested that the names of six Labor men be presented to him so that a selection or two might be made for appoint ments on commissions The request was complied with.
 Good and Welfare
 After routine business was disposed of, the "good and welfare" portion of the session was, as usual, rather lengthy, the delegates taking the op- portunity to discuss many matters of more or less interest to unionists..
 Open Meeting, May 15
 It was voted to hold an open meet ing of the c. L. U. on Wednesday evening, May 15, and the officers of the Connecticut Federation of Labor be invited to attend and make ad- dresses.
The labor standard., 1918-04-15
MACHINISTS WAGES TO BE ADJUSTED
 BY WAR BOARD
The Remington Arms Company Employees Await Decision of Government Relative to Wages Workers Were Patriotic and Did Not Strike

BRIDGEPORT The machinists and toolmakers of the Remington Arms have made big gain in having the War Department announce that they will adjust the wages for the machinists and toolmakers.
 The demands were presented to the Remington Arms company over two months ago and the company claimed it was up to the government and committee was sent to Wash ington to see the government officials and were told that an investigation would be made and the War Depart ment made one and reported that they would adjust the wages.
 The employees of the Arms company feel that they have shown the gov ernment that they were patriotic and had waited patriotically for over two months before a strike vote was taken and they are more than satis- fled that the government saw the justice of their. cause and prevented them from striking by announcing that the War Department would ad- just the wages.
  to accept or reject whatever may be the scale proposed and meeting will be held as soon as the scale of wages is announced. s...
 The employees feel confident that square deal will be given, for every adjustment made by the government has been satisfactory to the workers. If the machinists get the same rate that is being paid in the ship yards it will be more than they ask for, and the toolmakers are sure of getting more than the machinists. The es- tablishment of the minimum wage will be a great help to the govern ment in getting out production and it will stop the continuous shifting of labor and will guarantee a living wage to every mechanic in the coun- try.
 A better day is coming for all the workers in this country as soon as the Labor War Board makes a mini mum wage and the machinists and toolmakers of the Remington Arms are deserving of credit in the able manner that they have conducted their campaign for the establishment of the minimum wage.
The labor standard., 1918-04-15

,... Credentials Y, | Credentials in duplicate are for warded to all affiliated unions. The original credential must be given to the delegate-elect and the duplicate forwarded to the American Federation of Labor office, A. F. of l.. Building, Washington, D. c:
 The committee on credentials will meet at the headquarters of the American Federation of Labor six days previous to the opening of the convention, and will report immedi- ately upon the opening thereof at St. Paul, hence secretaries will ob- serve the necessity of mailing the du- plicate credentials of their respective delegates at the earliest possible mo- ment to Washington, D. c.
 Resolutions = Time Limit
 Under the American Federation of Labor constitution resolutions of any character or propositions to change any provision of the constitution can not be introduced after the second days session without unanimous con- sent.
 Grievances
 Under the law no grievance can be considered by the convention which has been decided by a previous con- vention, except upon the erecommen- dation of the executive council, nor will any grievance be considered where the parties thereto have not themselves previously held conference and attempted to adjust the same.
 Reservations in any of the selected hotels may be made by addressing MT. Geo. W. Lawson, secretary of the ar engagements committee, 75 West Sev- enth street, St. Paul, Minn.
 Headquarters of Executive Council
 Will be St. Paul Hotel
 Delegates should notify Geo. w. Lawson in advance, of the time of their. arrival in St. Paul, and over which road they will travel.
 If there be any further information regarding the convention, or arrange ments for the convenience of the dele gates, 1t will be communicated in a later circular or through the Ameri- can Federationist.
 Fraternally yours,
 SAM'L GOMPERS, President.
 FRANK MORRISON, Secretary.
 James Duncan, First Vice-Pres.,
 James O'Connell, Second Vice-Pres., Jos. F. Valentine, Third Vice-Pres., John R. Alpine, Fourth Vice-Pres., H. B. Perham, Fifth Vice-Pres.,
 Frank Duffy, Sixth Vice-Pres.,
 William Green, Seventh Vice-Pres., w. D. Mahon, Eighth Vice-Pres.,
 Daniel J. Tobin, Treasurer,
 Executive Council
 American Federation q labor.
The labor standard., 1918-04-15
LIP MINERS KILLED

HARRISBURG, PA.-The horrors of war are not confined to the area known as lover there," as the state department of labor reports that LIP workers in the Pennsylvania mining industry were killed last year.
 Fatalities and serious accidents in which compensation agreements have not been filed or where the cases are not compensable under the law, are not included in this list
The labor standard., 1918-04-15
WHAT IS DEMOCRACY?

INDIANAPOLIS - Editor Harlan, of the United Mine Workers Jour nal, takes this hot shot at an element that all trade unionists are well acquainted with:
 "When we hear some of the big employers of labor and captains of industry with whom we have had dealings in the past speak so feel ingly of their love for democracy, we are prompted to consult the diction- ary to make sure the alarmed word means just what we think it means" !"
The labor standard., 1918-04-15
GOVERNOR HOLCOMB.
 ISSUES LIBERTY LOAN PROCLAMATION
Connecticut Chamber of Com
 merce Adopts Resolutions and
 Urge All to Buy Liberty Loan Bonds of Third Issue

EARTHQUAKES following proc lamation has been issued by Marcus T. Holcomb, governor of Connecti- cut.
 Today our government is asking us to subscribe for the Third Liberty Loan. It is the critical hour of the war. The world waits as the forces of a conscienceless autocracy are hurled against the armies of free peo- ples. #.
 Belgium and Serbia have been stricken. Their sufferings no one can tell. France, England and Italy, wearied by years of cruel war, are fighting with spirit born of the high cause to which they have pledged their allegiance. They look to us for help and we demand that it be given. It is time for us to gather up all our courage, to make every effort, and to overcome every obstacle. We must hurry our soldiers over the sea, we must build ships, we must pro- vide supplies. 1t is for us to furnish the money to do these things. Our generous support will give strength to our country, cheer to our allies, and discomfort to the enemy.
 NOW, THEREFORE,, I hereby call upon the people of this commonwealth to respond to this call of our govern ment, earnestly urging each person by savings and sacrifices to share in this loan, to the end that our cause may prevail and a righteous peace be established.
 Given under my hand and seal of the state at the capitol, in Hartford, this nineteenth day of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand, nine hundred and eighteen, and of the in- dependence of the United States the one hundred and forty-second.
 By His Excellency's Command, MARCUS H. HOLCOMB,
 Governor. FREDERICK l.. BERRY. Secretary.
The labor standard., 1918-04-15
5 AND 10 CENT STORES

NEW YORK-The 5 and 10 cent stores of F. w. Woolworth company, numbering LOLA, made sales in March of $8,712,37S, or an increase of 20.41 per cent. The company will open T. new stores before July l. The 5 and 10 cent stores of s. H. Kress and s. S. Kresge increased sales 29.3 per cent. and PATS per cent. respectively over March of last year. These three concerns pay wages of the lowest order to their women and girl em- ployes.
The labor standard., 1918-04-15
FREDERICK L. BERRY, Secretary.

The following Liberty Loan resolu- tions have been passed by the Con- necticut Chamber of Commerce:
 Whereas, the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce fully realizes the im- portance of having the Third Liberty Loan fully subscribed as help to- wards winning the war:
 Resolved, that each constituent local chamber be asked, and strongly urged, to hold a patriotic meeting in it's home town after April 9th, and further, that in connection with the local Liberty Loan Committee it makes sure that such meeting is held in every village that lies within it's district.
 Resolved, that the state chamber recommends the plan of having every store in every community prepared to receive subscriptions to the loan, to the end that the whole atmosphere may be charged with enthusiasm for the successful accomplishment of the object in view.
 Resolved, that the president be authorized at his discretion to send to each individual member of every local organization a letter setting forth the importance of having the Third Liberty Loan fully subscribed, and urging every one to do his full duty in taking all the bonds that he possibly can.
The labor standard., 1918-04-15
HARTFORD MUSICIANS
 ESCORT DRAFTEES

HARTFORD-Loca 400, American Federation of Musicians, has sub scribed for third loan $20O Liberty Bond, and also voted at the last meet ing to furnish a band to escort the Hartford draftees to the railroad sta tion on Friday, April 26.
 Local 400 has many members with the colors, not all of whom enlisted as musicians. One member has died in service. E+
The labor standard., 1918-04-15
SOL. HEARD FROM

A souvenir post card has been received at the office of THE LABOR STANDARD from Sol. Sontheimer, now general organizer for the Interna- tional Cigarmakers Union. The card is dated Birmingham, Alabama, and pictures sky-scraper section of the city. Sol. extends greetings and best wishes"
The labor standard., 1918-04-15
BARRIERS PURCHASE
 LIBERTY BONDS

HARTFORD - Local 73, Journey men Barbers International Union, has invested in third loan Liberty Bond, making $1OOO in all.
 By referendum vote, the Inter national Barbers Union has bought $50,OO0 worth of Liberty Bonds.
 Local 73 has many members with the colors. @. ,<
The labor standard., 1918-04-15
WOMAN ON LAW BOARD

LONDON, ENGLAND-An unusual event in connection with the British trade union movement is the election of Miss Margaret Bondfield to the parliamentary committee of the Brit ish trades union congress.
The labor standard., 1918-04-15
EARNED S4,S96,952

NEW YORK-Profits of the Ma tional Lead company were $4,896, ,952 last year. This is an increase of s919, ,253 over the preceding year.
The labor standard., 1918-04-15
BIG PROFITS IN ZINC

NEW YoRK-The 1917 report of the American Zinc, Lead and Smelt- ing company shows clear profit of $1 ,530, ,163, against $1, ,006, 1852 in, and $348, 8,657 in 1915.
The labor standard., 1918-04-15
Credentials

gates to the St. Paul Convention, June 10, 1918.
 ., Credentials
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-17
Third DEFENCE
COUNCIL FORMS
D. G. Coles Named Chair
man; Central Council
Rabbi Zielonka.

The Lamar community council Of
defence was organized Thursday even
ing at the Lamar school This is the
third Of the community councils to be
ORGANIZED in this city. The first was
the Highland Park council, the second
the Central. at Temple At Sinai
Winchester Cooley. chairman Of the
county council Of defence, was at the
meeting and explained that the coun-
cus. Of defence were organized on sug-
pestion OF president Wilson for the
nurpose Of coordinating the several
other war owrk organizations
VIII Meet on June 4
Otis C. Coles was named chairman
Of the Lamar council with Mrs 7. W
L.anler. Miss Alice Fitzpatrick. J. N
Dudley. Harris Walthau and Mrs. W
[. Brown as the other members OF the
committee. Mrs. Lanier was named
vice chairman and Miss Fitzpatrick,
secretary.
Aside from organization, the council
arranged to have meetings every sec
07d 1fondav. The next regular meet
Ing Of the council viii be held at La
mar school on Monday, June A.
Students Give Program
BEFORE the council was officially or
EauiZed a splendid patriotic program
arranged by Miss Alice hltzpalrlcHs
principal Of the school, was rendered
The program, given by students OF the
third grade follows;
song. "1slS Yankee Doodle" by al
Musical drill by Misses EIoise Jones,
Agnes Mills. Elsie Bauer. Ina pen
Hudspeth. Claudia Morris, Eliza beth
watson, and Tom Lea IT.. irving
Charles Kircher. Ray Demo ana Gran
Four minute talk on thrift stamps
by Miss Nancy Pettis-
Recitation. by Helen Xoungberg-
-Four minute talk by Donald Perry.
Instrumental music by the ukulele
girls. Misses LOttie Lee Hicks, Helen
Youngberg. Ellen Mccormick and
Elizabeth Baity.
song. Long Boy" by Gland Hern-
Spanish dance. la Jota." by Alton
Gina Acosta and Victoriana Carrascosa-
Four minute talk on thrift stamps
By Miss Ann B. McChesney.
Explain Work of Councils.
Mr.. Walthan and ]. r. McBroom
each made a short talk on the Work
that is expected Of the children ana
the grownups in assisting the several
war work auXiliaries.
in his address on the work OF tne
community council OF defence, Mr.,
Cooley explained that the council OF
defence In the United States was d.
vided into state councils, the state
councils into county organizations and
the county into community counclls
The object IS to bring the several de-
partments Of the government, the food
administrator. the fuel administrator
the Liberty bond committees ana
thrift stamp workers into direct con-
tact with the communities
Believe In Small Councils
1t is believed it is easier and works
TO a better advantage. he said, TO have
the communities so organized that
meetings OF a smaller number may be
readily organized and the members
brought in closer contact with the sew
eral administrators.
At all Of the meetings II is planned
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-17

70 have some one familiar with war
work make talks and get In close
touch with the people Of the commu-
mites. The community council has no
boundaries, but all who want TO Join
any Of the councils may do So There
are no dues and no strings tied 20 the
organiza tion, Mr.. Cooley said. About
40 people Joined the Lamar council. il
was reported, and IL IS believed more
viii do so AT the next meeting
Central Council Formed
On Wednesday evening eat Temple
Mt Sinai. there was organized the
central community council Of defence.
Members OF the council are rabbi
Martin Zielonka. chairman: Mrs H. z
Stevenson. Dr. W. II. Anderson. SupL
R. J. TiEhe, Charles 3. stevens and
Dwight J. Bradley. secretary.
II Is the purpose Of this central
council TO work in the downtown and
central district OF FL Paso. carrying
out the program Of the county, state
and national councils Of defence
To Meet on sundays.
II was voted that meetings for the
public should be held once in two
weeks, on Sunday afternoons between
and 6 o'clock, with suappy addresses
and feature programs. to generate q
patriotic and cooperative spirit Dur
ing the time OF such campaigns as that
OF the Red Cross the council viii put
itself at the disposal Of the cam
paign chairmen TO assist in enlisting
enthusiastic support in the commu-
nifty.
The meetings will be held in tbs
Community hall Of Temple Mt. Sinai