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The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-07-19
TO RAISE MONUMENT
TO FRANK l.. RIST

The UnioniSts and Trade Unions
of Cincinnati are raising a fund for
the erection of monument to Frank
L. Rist, late editor of the "Chron-
icle," the official paper of the Gin
cinnati Central Labor Council. Mr..
Rist was twenty-seven years edi-
tor of the "Chronicle." He died of
ptomaine poisoning on the Goth of
last May. Frank Rist was held in
the highest esteem by his fellow
craftsmen in the printing trades as
well as by the members of organ
lied labor in general.
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ELECTRICAL WORKERS AND CARMEN
WIN VICTORY in VANCOUVER, B. C.
The Men Made Short But Determined Fight-The British
Columbia Electrical Camouage Raise Fares Is Exposed

The British Columbia Federation.
list of last Friday brought the news
of the end of the Electrical Workers
and Street Garments strike. The
Federationist says:
The Street Railway and Electrical
Workers strike is over, the men hav'
ing won all along the line. but the
b. C. Electric Railway Company has
also won, as it has gained the con-
cession that it desired in Vancouver
the right to raise the fares.
This is the second time that this
company has used the men in OBJ
tanning concessions, the last time be-
ing when they were out to put the
jitneys off the streets. On that oc-
casion it was stated that the men
were in collusion with the company.
1t is not necessary to say, in face
of the recent manoeuvres on the
part of the company, that that state
ment was without foundation.
AS proof of the fact that the
men were not a party to the COM
pany's scheme to raise the fares,
the men have gained their points
whether the cities of Victoria, New
Westminster and North Vancouver
make the concessions asked for by
the company or not, and every man
in the employ of the company will
receive the increased rates of wages,
and the conditions specified in the
agreement, and they do not hinge
on the concessions being granted by
the places mentioned.
The basis of the settlement with
the street railway men is as fol-
lows: Eight-hour day with a ten
hour spread. A minimum wage of
40 cents per hour. A maximum
wage of 81 cents per hour. Time
and half for overtime. Eighteen
months service to qualify for the
maximum wage. All platform men
time and half for Sundays and hol-
idays. Double time for all over
time for all shop and barn en-
ployees. Forty-four hour week for
trackmen, time and a half for Sat-
urday afternoon, and double time
for Sunday and holidays
The agreement was signed on
Thursday morning at 1870 a. m.
The men have succeeded in secur-
ing their wage demands in toto, but
have compromised on matters per-
tanning to working conditions and
overtime resulting from the adoption
of the eight-hour day. This will
result in a very considerable finan-
cial saving to the company and will,
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-07-19
CIGARMAKERS
ELECT OFFICERS

On July IL the Cigarmakers' Lo-
cal Union elected the following of
ficers:
President-John A Peuser.
Vice -President-F d. Sartor, Jr
Secretary-treasurer and Label Gus
todian-J. c. North.
Financial Committee-Ch Sheets
F. A. Tusk and John Peuser,
Trustees Chas. Sheets, F. A
Tusk and F. A. Kern.
Delegates to Trades Council
c. North and f. d. Sartor, Jr.
Sergeant t-at-arms-John Sheets.
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WILLIAM SHORT
at the
Everett Theatre
FRIDAY NIGHT
JULY 26
FREE FOR ALL

The Legislative Committee pre-
Sented the following resolutions
which were referred to the affiliated
unions:
We. Your Legislative Committee
present the following resolutions for
your adoption:
Whereas, the organized workers
of America after a half century of
battling Tin the interests of higher
standard of efficiency and of citizen
ship to shorten the workday, have
1T last attained such degree of
success as to cause the United
States and all ur-to-date emplyores
to recognize and proclaim eight
hours as maximum length of work
day, to be not only a sound, eco
nomic and social policy, but essen
tial to the welfare of the nation;
and
Whereas, Everett has played no
small part in the struggle which
made possible this desirable result;
thousands of our local unionists hav-
ing sacrificed nobly and paid dearly
for their activities in this great
movement; and,
Whereas, The best interests of
the nation, during this crisis, de-
mands to see that every precaution
he taken to see that our eight-hour
day rules are enforced as rigidly
as possible in order to keep our
man power at it's highest efficiency
and at its best, both physical and
mentally; and,
Whereas, The American Fedora
ton of Labor and the Washington
State Federation of Labor, whose
every effort has been to aid the gov
ernment in the successful prosecu-
ton of the war, have each in con-
vention assembled within the last 80
days gone on record in the strongest
terms against inroads upon the eight
hour workday in the interests of
higher standards of efficiency and
citizenship; and,
Whereas, Some unscrupulous en-
ployers, realizing the great bene-
fits which accrue to the workers
through the shorter workday, are
determined to discourage it, if not
destroy it, while others for selfish
reasons hold out overtime at double
time rates to the unwilling worker;
and,
Whereas, Many workers Through
profound ignorance, despicable short
sighted selfishness or a degree of
compulsion) welcome, seek or re-
luctantly work overtime at double
time rates; and,
Whereas, This practice has be-
come so general as to call the sin
cerity of the labor movement into
question, thus creating such a con-
dition as to seriously menace our
future, and which demands drastic
action to remedy; therefore, be it
Resolved, That Everett Trades
Council in regular meeting assem-
bled this 18th day of July, 1918,
recommend that the following propo-
sition be submitted to the member
ship of each and all local unions af-
filiated in order to bring about eff
fective action to prevent the break
ing down of labor's most vital con-
ditions:
THAT on and after August l,
1918, no member shall work more
than four hours overtime in any
one week (week beginning Sunday
midnight) except by permission from
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-07-19
ANENT STATE HEALTH INSURANCE
AND WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION
European the Midst of War Extend Health Insurance
Benefits For the Workers

NEW YORK, July Sin the
throes of war European countries
have greatly extended the benefits
of social insurance legislation, in
cluding state-administered health
insurance, declares Secretary John
B. Andrews of the American Asso-
citation for Labor Legislation in the
american Labor Legislation Re
view" just issued
This is brought out in a prelimin-
airy report on the effect of the war
upon protective measures for work
ers in the warning countries, ten
European nations having adopted
health insurance before the outbreak
of hostilities. The information was
officially requested Of the Associa
tion some months ago by the First
National Conference of Health Insur-
ance Commissioners, representing
nine state legislatures.
During the war Italy has ex-
panded her workmen's compensation
laws to include agricultural workers
as well as factory workers, and has
also provided specifically for com
mission to draft compul ory health
insurance law The canton Of Zu-
rich in Switzerland has now adopted
compulsory health insurance. In
ENGLAND the system of social in
su'ance has been extended in the
midst of war. so that benefits under
the workman's compensation act have
been temporarily l'beralizcd 25 per
ant. and under the old are pension
aw about 20 FER cent. and the unem-
nloyment insurance law has been eX-
anded to cover about so per cent
more people
England Looking Ahead
"England's action is particularly
interesting" the report continues.
"bccause the British are looking for
ward to the time Immediately after
peace is declared for the great de-
mobilization of not only the soldiers
and sailors but also of the munition
workers. They plan to utilize this
unemployment insurance so as to
cover these men and women if neces-
sary through period of three years,
with very definite guarantees. I'M
provements were also made in the
health insurance law" The cen
trail powers also, it is reported, have
considerably Iiberalized their work
mems compensation and health in
sWance systems as well as their old
age pension laws.
"Threadbare is the comment that
most European countries had in
times of peace taken steps in social
insurance legislation far in advance
of similar developments in the Unit
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in so far as the judgment in con-
cerned, the injured party is with
out remedy"
If this be the law, to hell with it!
Judge Griffin, believing that
Mooney deserved a new trial, was
powerless to grant it. He believed
Mooney deserved new trial from
the conclusions drawn from the
paragraphs quoted above.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-07-19
GETTING READY
FOR PRIMARIES

The political bee is buzzing in the
bonnets of our fellow citizens who
would serve the people in official
capacity.
The feeling around" is still go
ing on but some candidates believe
they know "where they are at" and
have thus early thrown their hats
into the ring" There's room for
more, so come on, boys-and girls.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-07-19
PLANNING TO ORGANIZE
METAL TRADES COUNCIL

At the regular meeting of the
Plumbers and Filters Monday eve
ming a committee was appointed to
to met with a like committee from
Metal Trades Council, which it is
believed is necessary at this time
due to the fact that metal construc-
ton of ships is now reality in our
midst. All locals wishing to cooper
ate should appoint committee to
meet with the following: Watson,
Francois, and Mcdonald on August
8, Room No. 4, Labor Temple, s
p. IN.
JNO. WATSON,
Sec. Treas. Local PCS.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-07-19
Pennsylvania Labor Asks Increase
in Compensation Benefits

Harrisburg, Pa.-Candidates for
governor are being asked by the
Pennsylvania State Federation of
Labor to announce their position on
improving the workmen's compensa-
ION law by increasing the benefits
from one-half to two-thirds of wages.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-07-19

Delegate Wilbert Pilon bade fare
well to the Trades Council express
ing his appreciation of the courtesies
extended to him and the honors con-
ferred upon him while a delegate
from the Shingleweaver's Union in
that body Bro. Pilon will leave
Thursday afternoon for Camp Lewis
to join the colors. He says h.
takes with him the love he bear
Tor his relatives and friends, devo-
ion to the labor cause and the FLAG
which he will raise over the Kaser's
palace in Berlin. He was given a
otc Of thanks for his untiring eff
forts to perform the duties imposed
rpon him by the council Bro. Pilon
s President of the Shngleweaver's
lnon delegate in that body from his
!nion and local organizer for the
\. +. of l..
Reports of Unions
The Electrical Workers reported
that they had presented their new
yage scale to the manager of the
Telephone Company, who said he
would meet the demand of the union
FOR an increase of pay from $4.75
TO Sc per day if the Public Service
Commission would permit him to
maintain the rates for service now
in vogue.
The Fire Fighters initiated one ap-
plicant and received a raise of pay
of $50 per month, granted by the city
commissioners.
The Machinists reported a num-
ber of their members leaving to take
Jobs in other towns.
The Molders will put in force on
August / new wage scale and a
44-hour week.
The Painters reported three in
itiations. four applications and ap-
pointed Labor Day Committee.
The Typographical Union reported
raise of so cents day on the
Herald. making minimum wage of
$33 per week. This raise affects
only men heretofore receiving the
minimum wage of $5 per day.
The Plumbers reported having
framed new wage scale, which was
referred to the Building Trades
Council, and appointed a committee
to cooperate with like committees
from the other trades with the OBJ
iect of organizing a metal trades
council
The Piledrivers initiated nine, re-
ceived six applications and granted
one transfer.
The Timberworkers had a good
meeting and installed the following
officers for the ensuing term; G. W.
Combs, President; -- Fenc,h
Vice President; j. w. Keim, Finan-
cial Secretary; R. NJ. Levee, Record
ing Secretary; L. w. Stevens, Fred
Wolf and -- Boyd, Delegates to
the Trades Council.
After general discussion of mat
ters of interest to the unions the
council adjourned.
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COOPERATION IN
PENNSYLVANIA

The Tri-Sate Cooperative Asso-
citation, federation of cooperative
stores in Ohio, Pennsylvania and
West Virginia, reports that it now
has over 1900 members and that Sc
stores are affiliated with it accord
ing to a bulletin recently received
from the Cooperative League of
America
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ed States Dr. Andrews asserts.
"Of greater significance for US now
is the fact that those countries have
continued greatly to extend the ben
efits of such legislation in the midst
of war"
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Wednesday, July II, 1918.

President Vlngen called the Coun'
Gil to order at 8 p. m.
Credentials as follows were receiv.
ed and the delegates obligated and
seated. Bro. A. Minch from the
Fire Fighters, to succeed Bro. C.
Blunt; Bro. o. Larson from the
Carpenters, to succeed Bro. A.
Krause; Bro. Carpenter from the
Boilermakers; Bros. Fred Wolf and
L. W. Stevens from the Timberwork-
ers.
For Mooney Protest
A motion prevailed to hold mass
meeting on the 28th of this month
to protest against the execution of
Bro. Tom Mooney. Delegates A.
Grimmett, George Goldthorpe and
F. X. Overman were appointed to
make arrangements.
Elect Good Legislators
A communication was received
from President Short and Secretary
ldyioI VI tHS 'oIdLc TcucTdIiOn CALL
ing attention to the failure of la
boris initiative petitions and urging
organized labor to use it's efforts to
elect clean legislature. The COM
munication follows:
TO THE OFFICERS AND MEN,
BERS OF ALL TRADES COUN-
CILS,
GREETING:
The failure of the Initiative Cam
paign has served to further empha-
size the need of electing pro-
gressive Legislature. In these times
of world crisis when every ounce of
our thought and energy must be
marshalled in unqualified support of
our great President there is no place
for the anti-people group of reac-
tionary mis-fits that have hereto
fore made up our Legislature. To
reflect them is to give the lie to
the great democratic principles for
which we have entered the war, and
to make mockery of those ideals
that have made President Wilson the
beacon-light of the democratic peo-
Piles of the world.
1t will be impossible to continue
to secure that full enthusiastic meas
ure of support of our government,
so necessary now, if legislative
body that should function as an in
strument of service is subordinated
in the interest of private monopoly.
1t is treason at this time in our
institutions of government; it, there
fore, behooves us as real PATRIOTS
to exert every effort to elect men
and women to that body responsive
to the needs of the people.
Already the agents of the Mono
polistic Huns are abroad. The Wal
la Walla incident is only case
where their poison broke through
to the surface But it should serve
as a warning, because the whole
body of politics is being poisoned by
them, and the "old gang" if not a
worse one, are going back to Olym-
pia unless we wake up.
Trade Councils should Immediate
ly get in touch with the Farmers
Grange and Farmers Unions and
other Progressive forces of their
community. A strong coalition of
all Progressive forces should imme-
diately be made, and as many Trade
Union, Farmer and Progressive can
didates as it is possible to elect be
put in the field. There is no time
to waste. Immediate action is nee
essary. An aggressive campaign must
be waged. This is no time to be
asleep, let us wake up and put our
shoulder to the wheels Of progress.
Fraternally yours,
w. M. SHORT,
President.
CHARLES PERRY TAYLOR,
Sac'y-TraaS
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The first steel ship built without
rivets was launched in England on
the 10th, the plates were fused to-
gether by electric welding in one
process. 1t is claimed this will
save from 20 to 254 per cent in both
time and material Under this meth
cd the riveters become weldens.
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SHINGLEWEAVERS
SPECIAL MEETING

A special meeting of the Single
Weavers Union is called for Tues
day night at the Labor Temple.
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Seattle is now the second United
States port, New York being the
first.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-07-19

Smske Chas. Sheets CHALLENGE
10e Cigar.
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Try BLUE RIBBON" Cigar. Sc.
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.. d: C0y!e, took Charge Of the in

preSSlVe rltuallStlc services.
AS Secretary O'Rourke read the
names Of the thirteen absent brothers,
the lights of the thirteen candles were
extingulshed. The following members
OF the lodge had died since the Lodge
OF sorrow was held a year ago: H. J,
J 1de, FRANKLIN Kaufman, L. B. Davis
II. T. Hogy, r. j. Piper, Harry L.
Walker, Pvt. l.. P. Cunningham, r. j.
Scofield, II. F. Shiek, A. +. Slocum,
Frank II. Conery, Orson Doe and
X. w. Martin.
A vocal solo, God is Our Refuge"
was rendered sweetly by Mrs. H.
Grimmer.
Tobias B. Casey, member of Dickin-
son Lodge No. 1887, delivered the
memorial address. Mr.. Casey confin-
ed his remarks to matters of patri-
Otto nature largely. He spoke of the
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DIES FROM INFLUENZA
Old Time MinOt Resident Is Victim Of
inftuenza--Had Lived Here Since
the Early Eighties.
Mrs. Karen Balerud, an old time
resident of Minot, passed away at one
o'clock on the morning of Thanksgiv-
ing day, after an illness of only 4
week from influenza. She was IS
years og age on Nov. /.
The funeral was held from Van
Fleets undertaking parlors Saturday
afternoon at 3 40 O'Clock tho fuporo1
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-05

11Nn MIN RAlAlllnl

LILO lulu MNuHl
MEMORIAL SERVICES
Tobias b. Casey of Dickinson Deliv-
cred Annual Address-ApprO-
pirate Musical Program
Was Rendered.
The Minot Lodge of Elks held their
annual Lodge of Sorrow at the Elks
nome Sunday afternoon at three
O'Clock.
promptly at three o'clock, the men,
bers Of the lodge, each with white
carnation, marched to orchestra music
into the lodge room and took their
places which had been reserved for
them.
Rev. c. l.. Clifford, pastor of the
Methodist church, delivered the invo-
cation, after which the Exalted Ruler,
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cADI Id DEhcE

WIN - - 80 s'S
DESCRIBES FALL OF
GERMAN A|RPlANE
Minot Medical Officer Witnessed Big
Battle Raging in France the Day
Before Armistice Was Signed.
Capt. j. r. Pence. who has been
with the American EXpeditionary
forces in France for several months,
writes an intensely interesting letter
to his wife, describing most wildly
the sight of anti-aircraft guns. He en-
plains new method used, that Of con-
cussion, which has brot down many
Hun planes which were never even
hit. The letter was written on Nov.
10, just the day before the armistice
was signed.
Capt. Pence, spent eight months be-
fore goinp to Europe, specializing on
X-ray work and he has followed this
special work in the base hospitals. 1t
is presumed that he will come back to
Minot when released from military
duty, to take UP his practice in medi-
cine and surgery. as member of the
well known firm Of Pence e. Pence.
On the 10th, he said that the fight
ing was apparently more severe than
on any day since he had been over
there. The captain was located about
20 miles behind the line and he with
others was able to go up onto hill
and watch the battle raging. with the
aid of field glasses. He speaks Of the
wonderful sight of the battle at night,
with the bright signals. flares, etc.
One could see the battle at night. al
most as plainly as tho one were right
up close. The big guns sounded like
a lot Of carpenters at work on build
ing, the noise from their hammers
sembling the sound of the cannon at
the distance of 20 miles.
He tells of seeing a Hun airplane
brot down. as follows:
''Saw the prettiest little thing ever
today, in the way of shooting con-
test. A Hun plane with pilot and
observer and probably intended to get
low enough to take pictures. They
usually fly at about 10000 feet. Th(
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BY Barry Pain.
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? niticently God supported him!" (
- Telegram from the Kaiser to (
= the crown prince.
. Led by Wilhelm, as you tell,
I. God has done extremely we'll;
. You with patronizing nod
. Show that you approve of God I
. Kaiser, face question new
: This-does God approve of you? <
:: Broken pledges, treaties torn :
= Your first page Of war adorn;
Z: We on fouler things must look
: Who real further in that book
= Where you did in time Of war
/: All that you in peace forswore,
= Where you, barbarously wise,
{: Bade your soldiers terroriZe.
. Where you made-the deed was
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+: Torture, murder, bestial lust, (:
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{: Crime from which the apes would {.
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&: Kaiser, when you decorate &:
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