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The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-09-13
FAVOR MEDICAL
EXAMINATION OF
WAR WORKERS
AS War Time Health Measure Urget
By Council of National
Defense

Samuel Gompers, as chairman of
he committee on labor of the Coun-
Gil of National Defense, has rec
commended to Secretary of Labor
Wilson that medical examination of
the workers. be made one of the
functions of the Governments labor
recruiting agencies, as measure
which twill greatly augment and
help to maintain the health of our
industrial army"
Accompanying the recommended
ton is a proposed standard card to
be used in making physical exam
nations. These standard examina
ton cards deal with such subjects
as laboratory diagnosis, previous
occupations, general appearance re-
lating to deformities, malnutrition
and glands, diseases of eyes, ears,
nose, mouth and throat, lungs, heart,
nervous system, extremities, and
such general matters as hernia,
hemorrhoids, and evidence of actual
venereal disease.
'There can be no question as to
the wonderful effects that such
movement as here proposed will
bring about" says Mr.. Gompers.
1T is only matter of education
before employers throughout the
country will come under this rule
that people generally should be ply
sically examined and that the ex
animation should be standardized
at least the minimum.
A Need Clarified BY War
"Well," he continues, 1--WE are
thinking in such terms now as would
have been impossible if we had not
gotten into the war. feel that
we are going through a baptism of
fire that will make for quicker and
better thinking and better con-
ception of life. 1t seems that in
this worlds history it has been
clearly shown that no human
achievement of tangibly great char
acter has ever been accomplished or
ever will be accomplished except
through a baptism of fire.
"The question of the centuries,
"Am / my brothers keeper is be-
ing answered now and answered in
the affirmative.
"The sluggishness of thought and
the heavy handicap upon the feet
of progress have been cut away and
we are thinking more clearly and
keenly and acting better"
Emphasizing the Importance OF
conducting physical examinations In
manner that will assure the con-
fidence of the workers, Mr.. Com
pers' committee further recommends
the establishment of central ex-
animation board composed of rep
resentatives of the workers, employ
ers and the Government.
1t is believed by many in Wash
ington that this opens the way
to early adoption of social health
insurance, one of the most important
constructive legislative measures
made still more urgent by war con-
! ditions.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-09-13
SCOPE OF TRADES
UNIONISM GIVEN

| The SeamenS journal says tne
| following concise enumeration of the
scope of trade unionism has been
so often quoted in the labor press
that it appears to have lost its
identity, or rather, the identity of
the man who wrote it We repro
duce it in this issue at the request
Of one of our readers, adding that
it admirably outlines many advan-
tages. not usually recognized, which
trade unionism affords:
There is no law limiting the scope
of trade unions; neither is there any
artificial barrier to check their use
fulness, their growth and develop
ment. Their functions and benefit
cence are as broad as the universe,
and as protective as human ingen-
uity can devise. With growing in
telligence and the elimination of mar
row selfishness, the trade unions can
fulfill a mission, overshadowing the
best and noblest traits of human
endeavcr and character in the worlds
progress.
The scope of the trade unions is
developing with the growth of or
ganization on permanent basis; the
keystone to the arch of permanency
are the protective and benevolent
features. What we need is wider
scope, rising above petty selfishness
and the apprehension of timid minds.
a more perfect organization of labor
on trade union basis is the most
stupendous work of modern times;
it has no parallel in history. Preju-
dice, ignorance, selfishness and cow
arGice are some of the obstacles in
the path of progress, which have
to be removed.
The scope of trade union, as
constituted at present, embraces
many valuable features:
1t is protective organization-it
raises wages and prevents reduc-
tons; it equalizes wages for equal
work performed; it endeavors to Sc
cure a living to all. 1t establishes
minimum wage for common work
it restricts cut-throat and unfair
competition.
1t is an insurance society. The
CO. operative insurance in cases of
death and total disability is superior
and less costly than the rate charged
by the ordinary insurance company
with class of high-salaried of
ficials and agents, absorbing exces-
sive premiums. 1t is mutual, safe
and economical.
1t is savings bank. The trade
union enables the worker with linn
tied means, and not overburdened
with thrift and the habit of saving
for rainy day, to deposit weekly
small sums of money in the shape of
dues and assessments, which are re-
turned to him when most needed
when sick, out of work, travelling
etc. The deposits being scattered
over large territory, make then
absolutely safe; the amount lost by
the failure of a few banks does MOI
exceed a fraction of one per cent
The deposits draw interest for tn,
benefit of all members.
1t is a legislative body. 1t plans
adopts and amends constitution
and local bylaws without any inter
ference and advice from outside par
ties. Mistakes can be rectifie,
speedily whenever necessary. Their
is no conflict of interests to an.
appreciable extent; local differences
can be adjusted in the interest o
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-09-13

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The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-09-13
SEND 1T CARE OF PERSHlNG

We see that Berlin triumphantly
reports the capture of number OF
American wagons, and if we'd
known that would be so pleasing we
would have sent over a cute little
red express-wagon for the Crown
Prince to take observation-disclosures
Rapids Press.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-09-13
A WILLING SACRIFICE

The War Department announces
that the airplane service will re-
quire all the castor-oil for lubrica-
ton purposes, and we have resolved
periodically to turn over our share
to the Government.-Columbus Dis
patch.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-09-13
LOS ANGELES LATEST ROLE

Latest news in the moving picture
world is to the effect that camera
squadrons are busy taking war-pic-
lures on the Flanders and Picardy
fronts in the outskirts of Los An
geles.-Rochester ost-Express.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-25
Will Ban German

Richmond, Va, April 24.-Dr. J. A. C.
Chandler, superintendent of Richmond
schools, announced this afternoon that
the German language will not be taught
in the schools after the present session.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-25
"ALL GIRL SHOW
ON At LOEW'S FOR
LAST HALF OF WEEK
Josie Flynn's Minstrels to
Be Headline Act on Bill
Presented By Eight
cen Girls

The long awaited "all-girl bill in
which every act on the programme is
offered by nothing but girls, and
young and beautiful girls at that, WIN
be shown at Loew's Bijou theatre the
last half of the week, beginning today.
1t contains 18 girls, rare complria-
ton, of beauty and cleverness. whieh
an enthusiastic press agent calls Inc
nick of Americas garden of lowell
ness" In all the five acts there will
NOT be one man, not even to help
back stage" out of sight of the au-
dience. and the confidential Informal
ton furnished is that not one OF the
girls is married, and all are wiling
to be, If they find the right man. The
local management is anxious, how
ever. to keep their remarkable or
eanization intact for the southern
tour and hopes no member of the big
girl family falls in love with airy
handsome southern boy during the
trip.
The headline attraction will be Josie
EIyn's Minstrel Misses, the lgreate2t
girl minstrel act in vaudeville. with
nine clever and beautiful girlies. Josie
Flynn herself is the best known & irl
minstrel in the country, and is owner
and producer of all her own material
and never fails to furnish wonderful
entertainment Her present vehicle is a
minstrel act. but only two of the
gi0s BLACK up" for it would be like
hitng a light under bushel to have
any of the others conceal their beauty.
Another big act on the bill will be
Women" offered by three clever play
ers, all girls. It's little discussion of
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-25
BarOns Count on Winning
Series From John DObbs
Squirting Pelicans
LINEUP FOR TO-DAY

After victory yesterday over the Mo-
bile Bears the Barons will enter today
conflict with the Pelicans full of pep and
high purposes. The team displayed Il
fighting spirit in coming from pehinn
and nosing the Bears out yesterday ana
Moley thinks they are due to take the
series from the Pelicans, who have just
returned from a highly successful inva-
sion of Atlanta.
Whitley Glazner will work for the locals
but Dobbs refuses 10 announce his twirler
until time for the game. Whiteys last
appearance while it did not result IN q
victory, was emnently satisfactory and
the blond hurler should bag win this
afternoon. The locals are improving
every day in their teamwork and with
good pitching should more than hold their
own from now on.
The Pels are always a big drawing caro-
here and a large crowd is expected TO
turn out today and pull the nome boys
over Eddie Hemingway, an old baron,
is lead-off man for New Orleans and
Eddie is some ball player when in good
humor. Schepner at short is the only
other new man in the Pei lineup.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-25
VOTE ON OVERMAN
BILL IN SENATE
TO BEGIN AT ONCE
Speeches in Support of the
Measure Was Feature of
Debate Now Reaching
Final Stages

Washington, April 2t-support for the
overman bill. empowering the President
to reorganize government departments,
came from both sides of the chamber
TODAY The long drawn out debate neared
the final stage and proceeded under al
agreement limiting speech making.
Senator Chamberlain of Oregon, chair
man of the military committee, for whose
war cabinet and munitions director bills
the pending measure virtually is a sub
stitute, together with Senators Borah OF
Idaho and Nelson of Minnesota, republi-
cans, spoke for the bill. Senator Cham
berlain, however, limited his support by
stating he would vote for an amendment
to exempt the interstate commerce COM
mission and federal reserve board from
executive action.
For the administration Senators Will
liams of Mississippi, Woleott of Della
ware and others made spirited speeches
in behalf of the bill.
Tomorrow voting on amendments will
begin with the fight conferred on that ex-
eiupting the interstate commerce COM
mission The rule under which the SEN
ate is working limited each senator to
speeches of half an hour on the bill
itself and 90 minutes on each vote and
Senator Oyerman tonight expressed the
hope of reaching a final vote by Satur-
day.
Senators Chamberlain. Williams Borah
ana Nelson secuted the suggestion thai
the powers proposed in the bill might
be abused Other legislation, Senator
Nelson said, has conferred more "des
potie" authority without permitting any
permanent change in government organi'
zation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-25
.ROTAR|ANS AID
RECRUITING OFFICER
Major Scale Harris Given
Ovation at Luncheon.
To Visit Fairfield

The Rotary club luncheon yesterda,
at the Hillman hotel was largely attend
ed DR.. j. II. Phillips and DIR. Percy Fl.
Woodall made short talks on Rotary
spirit, and the Rotary idea of service.
which were greatly enjoyed Mai. Scale
Harris, who will leave in few DAYS
for France, was present and made a fare
well address and was given a rousinr
ovation. The sparrow School of Ex-
preston" directed by John Sparrow. was
the cause of much real amusement.
Capt. L. II. Watson of the Fifty-first
regiment. United States regulars. sta
toned at Chickamauga park, was pre-
sented to the club and he made talk,
stating he was here to organize a head
quarters company for the regiment. Ac-
cording to Captain Watson this head
quarters company is the dynamo the
eyes and ears of the regiment, and is
composed of men trained in all Industrial
lines. At the conclusion of Captain Wat
sons talk motion was adopted by the
club to cooperate with the recruiting
officers in this work. Dan Dimmick was
appointed chairman of special commit
tee composed of Ed Rowe Sidney Lag
arus. John Sparrow, Thornton Estes.
Gregory Johnson and George Knox to
assist in this work.
Recruiting offices will be opened in the
office of the Rotary club on the fourth
floor of the Brown Marx building and
large sign will be placed across the
street notifying the public where the
enlistment headquarters are located. r.
G. Shook invited the Rotarans to be the
guests of the Fairfield Land company
on next Wednesday. The invitation was
accepted
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-25

Lionel H. Keene, since last November
manager of Loew's Bijou, is again as
signed to the task of going over the
join his lighting forces. and today,
with Mrs. Keene, his bride of three
weeks, the popular manager of Loew's
is leaving for Baltimore to report to
his local board for assignment.
When Mr.. Keene came to Birmins-
ham he was confronted with the task
of putting Loew's Bijou theatre in that
class which means capacity houses at
ga oh performance 1t only requires one
visit to this now popular theatre to
convince one that he has gotten away
with the task and to the satisfaction
of Marcus Loew he has accomplished
the thing that Mr.. Loew (owner of l66
vaudeville and photoplay houses in the
United States) strives to do every
where he locates a theatre. make the
populace realize that in selecting
place to be entertained and amused
'srhe Name Loew Is All That One Need
Know
Dy 4 strict application to his work,
unlimited energy and enthusiasm,
strenuous publicity campaign and an
ever watchfur eye to the wants of his
patrons. both in vaudeville and screen
offerings, Manager Keene has built up
for Loew's Bijou a patronage that is
the envy of most any theatrical man
ager in the south Capacity houses wit
ness each performance at this great
amusement bargain house now. and to
Mr. Keene is largely due the credit
He leaves here with the best wishes
of hosts of friends he has made in his
short sojourn in Birmingham, and that
he will make his mark among Uncle
Sans men Is to be presumed, judging
from his wonderful success in the the
atrical game here He will be sue
ceeded in Birmingham by Fred G..
Weis Of New York, who is now in
charge of the theatre, and will mako
no changes in the present policy Of the
house
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-25
Corbett's Daily Letter
On Great Sport Topics
BY JAMES }. coRBET1

Editors Note: This is the fourth chap
ter of a series of six articles which Mr.
Corbett is writing on the pugilistic lite
of Terry McGovern The next instaIiment
will appear tomorrow
Pugilism has known few if any more
stunning surprises than was furnished
as the climax of the Terry McGovern-
Young Corbett CNilliam Fl. Rothwelp
battle, November 2s, 1901, in Hartford
Conn. 1t was a meeting between the
supposedly irresistible and absolutely
iavincible featherweight champion and
an almost unknown westerner, and the
boy from the sunset region OF America
triumphed in spectacular fashion.
So overwhelming was the sentiment in
favor of McGovern that odds of 10 10 l
that Terry would win and to l that ne
ould knock out Young Corbett went
begging. Offers by the supporters OF
Niece ern of to l that Terry would
ston Young Corbbett in five rounds or
less found no takers. Everyone, except
Young Corbett, felt it was an absolute
cinch for the WhirlWind champion.
And vet this ring novice, the "un-
known" and 1.-The dub elected to meet
Terry at his own slam-bang rush game,
and knocked him out at the end OF about
five minutes of the most furious fighting
ever witnessed in America.
1T was hurricane contest declared
one writer. THE action was so fast and
so bewildering that the eyes of the spec
tators hardly could follow the gloves in
h weaving and whirling. The meeting
was between two game cocks OF the
purest breed and the battle that resulted
probably never will be eclipsed in cyclon-
&c action
Some folks have claimed that Young
Corbett beat McGovern before Terry got
into the ring. There is no denying the
fact that Young Corbett was one of the
hest goat getters'' that ever stepped be-
tween the ropes. Young Corbett figured
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-25
REALTORS TO TALK
ABOUT REPAIRS
H. A. Moseley Will Lead Discussion.
Only Two Per Cent of Houses
Are Vacant

President Alex G. Montgomery urges
all Realtors to have their feet in place
under the table al the Southern club at
o'clock this afternoon, as there are
matters of vital interest to Birmingham
mot alone real estate men-that will be
discussed in a heart-to-heart manner.
The main topic to be delved into by the
Realtors Is that of Repairs" The m
ability of contractors and owners to get
materials to erect new houses mas
brought oet the question of repairs. This
is believed to be the best solution of the
h|Ising problem in Birmingham, which
is getting acute. There are not more
than 2 per cent of the houses in Fir
mingham now that are wearing a FOR
Rent" sign. II. A. Moseiey VIII lea the
discussion, while Messrs. Gibson, Saer-
rod, Marks, White and Anglin will en-
ter into the conference.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-25

matrimony, and what different women
would do in case their husbands
proved untrue to them. Grace Edmons,
clever coincidence. who knows all
the latest song hfts and just how tn
put them over" will furnish an agree
able addition to the bill.
The Three flaming Girls. specialists
in songs and gowns, three slim, grace
full, captivating misses, with a wealth
of stunning new dresses, which will
interest both men and women, and a
charm and manner and their own. are
sure to be popular. The shoN will be
completed by the Smiletta Sisters in
sensational aerial stunts.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Car
lyle Blackwell will be seen in mis-
\ est photoplay, Leap to Fame
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-25
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-25
Swiss Not to Press Claim

Washington. April 24.-The Swiss
government has decided not to press
it's claim of Swiss citizenship for DR.
Karl Muck, formerly leader of the
Boston Symphony orchestra, now in
termed at Fort Oglethorpe. Ga, as a
dangerous German This eliminates all
danger of complications with Switzer-
land over the case.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-25
Social Workers
Campaign Under Way

The membership campaign being waged
by the Birmingham Association of Social
Workers under the direction of Mrs.
Leonard T. Beecher is progressing rap
idly and already the membership has
been increased more than 200.
Seventeen churches Of various de-
nominations in Birmingham have COM
mittees working on this drive, which
was started as result of the recent
meeting oil the Southern Sociological
congress- in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-25
Patriotic Meeting at Ruhama

A patriotic mass meeting, under the
direction of the local ministers Will
be held at Ruhama Baptist church,
East Lake, tomorrow evening at 5
o clock. A prominent speaker will be
present and every effort will be made
to carry out President Wilson's pur-
pose in the appointment of Friday as
Liberty Day. National songs will lie
sung under direction of fine choir.
erner dropped to his knees. He arose
weary and tired. Terry, like man pos
sesset. went after him again and then
another slam-bang session began.
''Mc.ioyern feeling that he had Young
Corbe.t on the verge Of knockout.
swung a long right-handr for YOUNG
Corpett's face. 1t was the lead that
IoLng Coibett had been waiting for.
TIMING the swing perfectly, Young Cor
bett move his head aside just far enough
to cause Terry to miss. AS McGovern's
body, under the impetus OF the missed
swing yot within Young Corbett's range,
the western landed straight left.
hanoer to Terry's mouth. Terry stag
gered, and then made wild lunge at
Young Corbett. 1t was the last blow
that ra,ry McGovern ever swung as y
hampton.
That last futile swing of Terrys threw
him Close to Young Corbett. And then
the westerner put all the remaining
power Of his tired body into a right
handler that landed flush on the point Of
Terry McGovern.s chin. The champions
dropped to his side, he staggered, and
before Young Corbett could hit him
again, Terry toppled backward at full
length, the back of his head smashing
into the ring covering as he went down.
Ten seconds later a gong banged
taps" over worlds champion who was
Tcrlds champion no more.
(To be continued tomorrowj
The Bismarck tribune., 1918-11-04
FROM. GEORGE eUzzELLE,

d. bordeaux, France, Oct. l3, 1918.
Dear Mamma: N
! Here l am four or five hundred
miles from where was when | last
wrote you, and that much nearer
home. 1t is Sunday morning and l
have just, finished a dandy breakfast
and sam sitting on my bed enjoying
the warm sunshine and fresh air while
writing. K
Last Wednesday night about $3.50
the doctor came in and called off a
list Of names of those who were to
be evacuated Immediately and | was
numbered among the lucky bunch. rs
we came in on litters we had to 60
out in the same manner, so l got on
a litter and let couple of square
heads tote me down stairs where
was slid into an ambulance and off
we went on a JOY ride which lasted
about half an hour when we arrived
at the station. Here we were carried
into a, fine Red Cross hospital train,
and each put into separate berth,
and soon we were off for the other
side of France, quite change from
the way we rode over (Hommns 40
Cheveau s. and l certainly enjoyed
the trip. We were on the road two
days and nights, and now here I am
sitting on brand new American bed
in brand new American made hos
pital: I have the honor of being one
of the first to occupy this ward. We