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Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-10-25

Charles Bendheim, Commissioner of
Cancellation of the Department of
Labor.
Immediately following their arrival
a conference between Mr.. Godfrey
and the employees was held at Labor
Temple, while Mr.. Hope obtained the
views of the officials upon the situa-
tion. The two reported to their chief,
Mr.. Davis, who then presented to the
men, through Mr.. Godfrey, the agree
ment, signed by the general manager,
recognizing the union. 1t is said that
the War Labor Board did not recog
nize the claims of the men as union,
as the organization did not exist prior
to the war, but this technicality was
waived by Mr.. Gilpin and the claims
Of the men acceded to.
AS the War Labor Board does not
consider the complaints of employees
who are on a strike, the action of the
men in returning to work eliminated
this condition. The action came as a
result of the complaint of the COM
pany, who reported to the board that
they were unable to carry out their
franchises and contracts owing to the
action of the men in walking out.
Action will be at once started by the
representatives of the board on the
formal complaint which the men wish
to file, and under which the final
agreement will be made.
The quiet and gentlemanly deport-
ment of the striking employees, not
only in Springfield, where the con-
ference was held, but at every point
on the lines effected, elected much
favorable comment. Mr.. Godfrey,
who had charge Of the bulk of the
negotiations, in commenting upon the
clean manner in which the affair had
been handled, said, at was strictly a
business proposition. There was no
mud-slinging, and the attitude of both
parties toward each other was not one
Of malice. Both were willing to come
to an amicable agreement without re-
sorting to force"
The Newark boys do not begrudge
the five days lost time, as it afforded
them an opportunity to get together
and become acquainted with each
other, pleasure and a privilege they
have not enjoyed for years. This brief
vacation and the victory gained will
infuse new life, and they return to
their arduous duties invigorated and
refreshed.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-10-25

Twenty-six central bodies and 1854
unions were represented by 476 dele
gates, entitled to SIT votes. Of course
BILLY" Morgan was on hand during
the session as were also the following
delegates from Newark;
Boiler Makers-James J. East.
Brewery Workers-Leo Kalble.
Capenters-Jesse Z. Shimmel.
Glass Bottle Blowers. G. Can't
well.
Machinists No. SOW. H. Smith.
Railway Carmen-Jo ohm 7. Sullivan.
Retail Clerks-W. A. Archer.
aphical-Julius Juch.
Avast amount of business, pertain
ing to the interest and advancement
OF labor came before the body and
numerous resolutions were introduced,
some of which were the cause of pro-
longed and heated argument by their
advocates and opponents.
The following, introduced by rep
resentatives of Cleveland Typograph-
ical Union No. SO, having reference
tC the reconstructive period following
the ending Of the war, was unani-
mously adopted:
We, delegates of the Ohio State
Federation of Labor, in convention
assembled, in Columbus, Oct. 14-19,
1918, hereby adopt the following pro-
gram Of reconstruction for the COM
ing postwar period and respectfully
commend it to the earnest cOnsidera-
tion of the people Of Ohio and the
nation.
We hold that the great war into
which this country has been drawn
has aroused the social consciousness
OF our citizenship in a manner unpre-
cedent in the worlds history, not
merely in the restricted sense Of
Waging the war to a successful con-
clusion but in the development of a
broad spirit Of service for the COM
mon good - in fine, to make the
United States and all other nations of
the earth safe for democracy, indus
trial and economic as we'll as political
democracy.
In view of the enormous indebted
ness that has been incurred in the
struggle to free the world from po-
litical class rule and privilege, we
urge the freeing of all natural re-
sources to the end that production of
wealth may be accelerated and all
public financial obligations may be
cancelled as speedily as possible.
We declare that during demobiliza-
tion and subsequently thereto no in
voluntary idleness should exist in this
country, and that all avenues for use
full service should be thrown open to
the people in order that poverty and
its concomitant evils may be abolished
for all time.
We maintain that the existence of
idle land and idle labor, where the
means of subsistence are inadequate
to supply the proper needs of society,
constitute a travisty on intelligence
and common sense, and, in order that
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-10-25

Notwithstanding the statewide pre-
valence of influenza and the fact that
many delegates were unable to attend
or account of sickness, the Thirty
fifth Annual Convention Of the Ohio
State Federation Of Labor held at
Columbus last week was we'll attended
and a great amount of important bus
mess was disposed of. President Voll
presided, and as usual, kept things
moving, and no time was lost. 1t was
business" from start to finish.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-10-25
"TOM" SAVAGE is DEAD

Washington. - Thomas J. Savage,
member of the general executive
board International Association of
Machinists and member of the ma
tional war labor board, died in this
city after a five days illness with in
fiuenza and pneumonia. He leaves a
wife and three children. The remains
were inferred at Little Falls, r. l.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-10-25
Union StODS GOuge

Oakland, Cal.-Organized girl can
merry workers have forced a canning
establishment to hand over back pay
because Of short weight. The concern
was profteering to the extent of 20
pounds on every box until the girls
walked out and demanded restitution.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-10-25
Paint Workers Gain

Oakland, Cal. = Employers of the
Paraffine Paint company have raised
wages so cents day. Since these
workers organized their wage ad
vances have been continuous, some
of them securing raises as high as
Sc and So week.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-10-25
To Unite Negro Workers

Galveston, Tex.-George H. Slater,
secretary treasurer of the Texas
state federation of labor, calls on af-
filiates to pay their per capita tax
promptly that a colored organizer
may be appointed to organize the
workers of his race. This was de-
cided on at the federation's last con-
vention.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-10-25
SWitchmen Unite

Buffalo, N. Yin their last report
on organization, officers of the Switch
mems union state that charters have
been issued in the following localities:
Belle Plaine, Iowa; Helena, Mont;
Boston, Mass; Kent, Ohio; Evans
vile, Ind, and Altoona, Pa.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-10-25
Ladies' TailOrs Win

New York-Organized ladies tailOrs
affiliated with the International Ladies
Garment Workers union, have won
two-weeks' strike for wage increases
and a 48-hour week. Nearly 5000
workers are benefited.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-10-25
Transfers Raise 81

Vancouver, B. C.-Organized team
sters employed by the General Cart
age association have reduced the work
day to nine hours and raised wages
81 a day.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-10-25
40 Per Cent Advance

Cincinnati.-A 40 per cent wage
advance is reported by the Stage En-
ployes union, following conferences
with theater managers in this city.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-10-25
Firemen Raise Wages

Newark, N. J. Stationary Fire
mems union No. 55 has secured a
wage increase of 81 a week for all
members employed in local breweries.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-10-25
Metal Workers Gain

Washington, PA short general
strike has resulted in wage increases
for machinists, cranemen, black
smiths and electricians.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-10-25
Drivers Raise Wages

San Francisco.-A wage increase of
81 cents day has been secured by
drivers employed by the California
Transfer and Storage Association.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-10-25
LABOR'S PROGRESS
Advances Made and Better Conditions
Secured All Over the Country
Big Bakery UniOnized

Kansas City-The big plant of the
Campbell Bakery company has been
unionized by the Bakers union. An
agreement with Bakery Salesmen's
union No. 335 has also been signed.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-10-25
1000 New Members

Seattle.-A sharp organizing cam
paign has netted the longshoremen's
union 1000 new members and makes
this calling 100 per cent union along
the Seattle docks.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-10-25
Plumbers Rate 81

San Diego, Cal.-Organized plum
bers have negotiated new agree
ment which raisesxwages to 81 day.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-10-25
Strike on Electric Ry Adjusted
Car Service Resumed on Traction and City Lines
Monday Forenoon

Pact Signed by War Labor Board Members Reresenta
ves of Electric Employees Union and the General Man.
ager of the Company--The Action Endorsed by Local
Dvisions----Newark Representatives Return Home
Conduct of Striking Employees Highly Compimented.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-10-25
Ohio State Federation of Labor
The Thirty-Fifth Annual Convention Meets in
Columbus Last Week

Much Important Business Transacted-The Convention in
Favor of the Referendum but Opposed to the Prohb-
ton ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Postwar Action Dur
ing Reconstruction Period--New President is Chosen
and VIM. M. Morgan Reelected Sixth Vice President.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-10-25
WAGE INCREASES
Gains in Wages Made by Organized
Labor Throughout the Nation
Garment Workers Gain

Garment workers union
No. 100 has secured a wage increase
of So a week.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-10-25
Wire Men Organize

Ell Paso, Tex. - Electrical workers
employed in local railroad shops have
organized.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-10-25

This action on the part of the rail
way company came as result of the
efforts made by Harry S. Godfrey, C.
E. Hope and VIM. A. Davis, members
of the War Labor Board, who arrived
i'll Springfield on Sunday, assisted by
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-09-26
SUN DAY

Operations of Gen. Allenby's Brit
four days have swept forward be-
tween River Jordan and the sea and
taken Nazareth, while wings closed
round in a swift enveloping move
ment and nipped within great pincer
all Ottomon forces in coastal sector,
plain of Sharon, hill region in center
and also western Jordan valley. To
northeast friendly Arab forces of king
of the Hedjas cut all railway com
munication in front Of fleeing Turks
and stand barrier to escape by way
of eastern plains. About $4,000 Turks
made prisoner by British and guns in
excess Of l20 counted. In addition
great quantities of war stores cap
tured.
In Macedonia, Italian with British.
French, Serbian and Greek troops are
hard after Bulgarians and allies, who
are driven n~orthward through south
ern Serbia. Between Cerna and Var
dar rivers. Bulgarians and Germans
send reinforcements, but allied troops
continued pressure.
Serbians west of Vardar river have
crossed Prilepe-lshtib road at kava-
dar, advance of twenty-five miles into
their former territory.
East of Monastir Italians begun OPP
erations in famous Cerna, and in Var
dar French also met with successes.
In France and Flanders, no fight
ing above patrol encounters, British,
French and American troops keep up
per hand and advanced their lines.
American troops made two raids on
German lines northeast Of st. Mihiel
taking prisoners in region o. Haul
mont and southeast of Charey. Both
raids preceded by barrages.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-09-26
MONDAY

Serbian and allied troops in Cen
trail Macedonia dealt German and
Bulgarian lines blows expected to
bring complete readjustment of en-
envy positions. Important railway
from Uskub to Salonika and from
Gradsko to Prilep severed, and enemy
forces around Lake Dorian and north
of Monastir in danger of being out
fianked and captured.
On western front, British and
French progress successfully in en-.
circlement of st. Quentin. About st.
Quentin. operations conferred on Ven.
deuil and Vendhuile. French capture
Vendeuil, push on to Disc river and
drive sharp salient into German de.
lenses between ST. Quentin and
Laon.
At Vendhuile, 9 miles northwest of
st. Quentin and northwest and south.
west Of the town, British capture
German strong points and rapidly
closing in from three directions. Far,
tuCi uoi III, IidiS > men CdIIltu sue
cessful local attack south of Villers
Cuislain, taking 100 prisoners. In 10.
cal operation, eastward Of Arras, Brit,
ish captured prisoners and made pro
gress.
! American troops raided enemy in
neighbOrhood of Haumont village in
center of line across st. Mihiel salient
and capture prisoners, One unit at
tackled Haumont and engaged In
sharp fighting in village. taking pris
oners, killing and wounding more
Germans. American patrols discov
cred enemy trenches and machine CUR
emplacement south of Dommartin, In
, Kriemheld line.
Constantinople bombed by British
air force on Friday and Saturday o.
last week.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-09-26

I D you know that | am on
NV last year of this enlistment, al
though | won't say it's my last one
in the navy, four years is hardly long
enough to get acquainted. | have al
ways been told by all the old timers
that the first twenty-nine years ar"
the hardest, after that things are
easy. I'll say this much though, /
will never regret these four years IN
this mans outfit and | don't think !
would another four, but that remains
TO be decided later. Anyway this
time next year, if nothing happens. |
expect to be on my way to South Da-
kota.
Wen | think | have just about said
all that is sayable so I'll drop anchor
here until a later date. BY the way,
| will send you that photograph right
away. | don't know why | didn't be-
fore. Hoping that ii and this both
reach you and TO hear from you again
soon | will close for this time. With
love to all. Claude.
c. V. Vinegar,
T.. s. Naval Forces,
Base II. Europe.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-09-26
THURSDAY

%Intrenched in second lines linden
burg system. Germans along front
southwest Of Metz accepted situation.
Tactics wholly defensive. Carrying
out half hearted and pe~rfunctory
b~ombardment of the American lines.
Challenges by American and French
patrols refused by enemy except
where conflict inevitable.
French troops continue progress In
region Of st. Quentin and penetrat-
ed German positions at Contescourt,
three miles southwest of st. Quentin
Along Vesle, American and French
troops are stationed. German attack
northeast of Courlandon broken by
French artillery fire.
British made further progress in
drive into H%indenburg line in st.
Quentin region, aimed at enlightenment
OF town. In advance north of Pom
truet, reached outpost positions of
Hindenburg line. Australians renew
ed attacks and carried outposts. Many
prisoners and machine guns were TAX.
en-. Town of Lempire captured as
we'll as Gauche wood. (Lempire four
miles west Of lie Catelet). Preten-
tious counter attack in region south
east of Havrincourt, north of main
battle line. Germans threw in six
divisions supported by forty batteries.
They were completely repulsed and
their casualties extremely heavy. Op-
position to British assault varied. At
many places enemy fought to last
ditch. at others surrendered freely.
Prisoners taken by British in oper.
alton began Wednesday northwest Of
st. Quentin, exceed 10000. Sixty
big guns taken.
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Weekly Summary of War News
Brief Account of Daily Happenings
w On e SDAY
Brief Account Of Daily n

British penetrated enemy's defen
sive northwest Of st. Quentin three
miles and captured 5000 prisoners
British capture FresnOy-Le-Petit, Pom
tru and Berthaneourt, and Australians
occupied LeVerguier, Villerett and
Hargicourt. High ground south OF
-Gouzeaucourt carried by British, who
reached outskirts of Villere-Guislain
and occupied Gauche wood. Tenn
pleux, lie Guerard and Ronssoy taken
and troops penetrated to great depth
all along line.
British and French made another
vicious and successful smash at Hin
denburg line. sweeping forward on
front of twenty-five miles from one
and one-half to three miles, taking
many prisoners. Most important as
pect OF advance is more certain cap
ture Of st. Quentin, which Germans
ordered to hold at all costs. City now
surrounded on three sides, and fall
only matter of days.
Haig's third and fourth armies
charged over trench systems occupied
by British before pushed back by
Teutonic flood last March. British
also captured in wide sectors outer
defenses of Hindenburg line.
Plans underway for ~re-OccupatiOn by
French of st. Mihiel salient from
which they were driven four years
ago and regained in American often
sive. Scores of persons request per-
mission to return to homes.
Allied forces on Macedonian front
penetrated four and half miles IN
front of fifteen miles and captured A.
900 prisoners. Guns, mine throwers
machine guns and considerable booty
taken. Hinted in military circles that
autumn would see major operation on
Macedonian front, and from news it
appears operation has begun.
Army of 1900, 900 before July, after
all deductions made for casualties and
reflections is enlarged military pro
gram. General March explained to
house appropriations committee.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-09-26
SATURDAY

British advanced lines east Ci
Epehy and near IIargicourt. midway
between st. Quentin and Cambria
Additional prisoners taken. English
troops attacked German lines midway
between Ilayrincourt wood and st
quentin. Thrust made toward strip
Of high ground i'm front Of linden
burg d%efenses. which cover Scheldt
canal. Area under attack immediate
ly north OF line held by Australians
who gained Hindenburg outpost Pc
sitions and closer to canal than in
fantry on either side.
For ten miles, north of 81. Quentin.
British hold dominating hills and
present actions west Of Catellet, for
purposes OF improving situation, in
anticipation Of great assault against
Hindenburg line.
West Of st. Quentin, French with
in two miles of outskirts, and south
are forcing Germans to give up i'm
portant villages and positions.
Southwest Of Metz, where French
and Americans hold st. Mihiel sail
ent. Germans started further fires, and
soldiers and wagon trains moving
northward, Germans preparing for
possible allied attack retiring on own
initiative. Elsewhere on western
front no change in situation.
Allied stroke in Macedonia, opened
with expulsion Of enemy, from Sokal
positions. developing successfully on
wide front. Progress by Serbs to-
ward Vardar regions and Uskub-Sa-
loniki railroad will bring readjustment
of Austro-German and Bulgarian po-
sitions, threatened in whole theater.
Total embarkation Of American sol
diers for all fronts overseas now
pass 1850, 900 mark, General March
announced today.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-09-26
TUESDAY,

French cavalry northeast of Monas
tir, in Macedonia, capture Prilep.
West Of st. Quentin French troops
with British, capture Francilly-Selen
cy, the lie CHARACTERIZATION and Dial
laon. Five hundred prisoners and
large number of machine guns taken
In Palestine, Macedonia, and in
France. allied offensiyes progress sue
cessfully. General Allenby's forces in
Palestine followed up rout of Turk
with additional gains.
In Central Macedonia, allies pres
advantages won and difficulties OF
Germans and Bulgarians increasing.
Haig takes new step in investment
OF st. Quentin, and fighting toward
northern outskirts from east of Verm-
and.
on Mediterranean coast of Pales-
tine. British cavalry occupied ports
Of IIaii and Acre. advance of sixty
miles since present operations began.
Rout of Turks west Of Jordan com
PEELED Turks east Of river to retreat.
Being pursued by allied forces and
king Of the Hedjas.
General Allenby reports enemy cap
tives exceed $4,000.
German and Bulgarian troops in
Macedonia, retiring on 100-mile front.
Allies reach Vardar, northeast of Mon
astir, on front of ten miles, and Ser
bian forces crossed river in pursuit
of Bulgarians.
Fighting on western front not On
large scale. In addition to the thrust
against the German defenses east of
Vermand, Haig improving line 1T
points northward and repulsed Ger
mar attack west of lie Catelet, north
east Of Arras, British broke German
attack at Gravelle. while in Flanders
British regained part of old positions
at Voormezeele, south of Ypres.
Activity on French front, south OF
st. Quentin, to the Aisne, confined to
artillery duels.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-09-26
FRIDAY

French ard British troops making
progress in development of st. Qaen.
tin. German resistance stubborn and
battles taking place on front of TWEEN.
ty miles from south of st. Quentin to
west of Cambria.
In north. British push toward lie
Catelet and advanced mile nearer
town on west. Progress of British
threatens main defense of line from
iempire to st. Quentin. West of Cam.
brat, British struck back at enemy
and retake Moeuvres on Canal du
Nord. captured by enemy earle: in
week. Germans lost only gain made
on Cambrai-St. Quentin front.
Northwest Of Vailly. On the Aisne
French advance toward Chemin-des.
Danes and wrested valuable ground
from enemy. Gen. Mangin's threat OF
Chemin-des-D Danes compells Germans
to make strong counter attacks 10
protect important ridge. West OF
Rheims Germans attempt to cross the
yesle, but defeated by French.
Rain falling on American front,
southwest of Metz, and operations
there at ~standstill.
South Of st. Quentin. French work
steadily toward city. After capture
Of Brenay, French took Essigny-le
Grand.
In northern Russia, Karleian troops
nehting with allied and Russian troops
in0ict defeat on opposition forces be
tween Archangel and Petrograd. His
tile forces led by German oncers'
Anti-German uprisings In Roumanis
reported from Germany.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-09-26

to write. The Huns are sure getting
it in the neck and are going to get
our artillery when it opens up. 1t is
one continuous roar; the land on the
other side of No Mans LAIN must
be all orr up and the Huns also.
I sure have seen some of the most
awful sights imaginable, but we are
always advancing. l have been in
France over seven months, but ii does
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and peoples of Italy, and the kingdom
is now ~nationalized as never before.
There is intense hatred of Austria.
Italy is in better condition to fight
today than when she entered the war
and there is no doubt in allied minds
but that her armies will hold all that
her recent victories have brought and
will add additional triumphs.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-09-26

John II. Johnson and his daughter,
Mrs. Tena Woodwork, have received
a couple Of letters from their son and
brother in France, which make good
reading and they kindly permit us TO
give them to our readers:
August II, 191S.-Dear Folks: Just
got your letter so viii drop you a lew
lines. | am mixed up in this great
American drive. so have not had time
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-09-26
WHEN NEURALGIA
ATTACKS NERVES
SlOan's Eminent scatters
the congestion and
relieves pain

A little, applied uithont rubbing, will
benetr0te Immediately and rest and
soothe the nerves
Sloan's Liniment is very effective in
allaying external pains, strains, bruises,
aches. stiff joints, sore muscles, lumba-
60, neuritis, sciatica, rheumatic twinges
Keep a big bottle always on hand
for family use. Druggists everywhere.