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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-12-28

F. 5. Peabody Shows Fine Spirit
s' e1|R 6peetlf Atlantic City
Conference.

Much is being written about the
recent conference of industrial own
ers at Atlantic City. Young Rookie
feller spilled the beans by enthusing
his bearers with his nlan Of boss
controlled unionism in Colorado
which as a matter of fact isn't work.
ing at all. Labor papers are rather
skeptical of the integrity of the
proceedings and some mighty strong
editorials are being written in criti-
cisn1 of the conference.
However, a breach of fresh air
comes from the meeting as we read
the following extract from a speech
delievered by F. S. Peabody: "As
Samuel Gompers says of labor in
general, say of labor in the mine:
These men must be kept employed.
You cannot get enthusiasm for free
dom on an empty stomach. To main
tain the standard of the American
working pe3n:e will be to furnish
the greatest impetus to progress and
civilization. The discomfort Of the
hungry leads only to chaos and in
action
II see no real difference hetween
the great lahcr and the great finan-
cial or industrial leaders. Roth
groups are made up of dreamers
and idealists. One grouD has been
dreaming about and acting on the
extension of industry to increase the
returns on invested capital. The
other group has been dreaming about
apd acting to increase the welfare
Of the people they represent. In
one case, the improvement to all is
sought by employing the remedy
from the top down; in the other case
from the bottom up. Since both
thus meet on the common ground of
desire for the. good of all, see
no reason why they cannot work CO.
opcratively." :.
We like the spirit in this speech,
and we know there are any num-
Der of American employers who feel
the same way. We have few in
Duluth, and they are the kind who
will assist in keeping Bolshevism out
of the United States. -.
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SHIP yard men
ASK 6-H0UR DAY
British Columbia Workers Be-
|ieVe Shorter Work Day
viii Solve Problem.


VICTORIA, B.: c.: Dec. 26.-Labor
in the shipyards of British Columbia
wants a six-hour day as a method
of solving the returned-soldier prob
lem, it being held that by shortening
the number Of working hours en-
ployment can be given to a greater
number. At a conference held here
between the representatives of the
Metal Trades Councils of Vancouver,
Victoria, New Westminster and 20
quitlam, the whole labor situation
was discussed, the Macy award
which has been copied on this side
of the International boundary being
an especial subject Of criticism.
The question of a six-hour lay WIS
fully discussed, the prevailing senti-
ment being that this is an absolute
necessity under conditions that con-
front labor with the conclusion Of
the war. Recommendations along
this line will be made to organized
labor throughout the Province. A
number of these organizations have
already indorsed the ~six-hour day.
The protest. of organized labor
against the Macy award led to pro-
longed discussion. This provided for
a minimum wage of $6.40 per day for
basic trades which is now held to be
insufficient owing to the continuous
rise in the cost Of living. e
No final decisions were reached
but various resolutions were passed
which will be forwarded to. the men
in the different affiliated crafts for
their ratification. The consensus of
opinion !. was that the Robertson
award Chased on the. Macy award)
was framed Tor the duration OF the
war and. that i had now expired. It
was described as patched-up
makeshift and the labor men con-,
tended that the employers are not
living up to e and that there was no
power to- enforce II. s.. .5s=..=
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SEAMEN'S HEAD
ON B0LSHEv|SM
british Leader Warns Canadian
Worknen Of Red Peril.
Fraught With Danger.

i OTTAWA, Ont, Dec. 26, 1o.S- Mr..
'eter Wright, president of the Bri-
sh Seamen's Union, speaking in
.ttawa this week, warned his hear
g against Bolshevism, saying:
f1ey say. Put the capitalists in
ii and have more money They
lied it out in Russia. You know the
-tsults. 1 ask you in earnestness and
,lemnity to watch the Bolshevists
Canada. They've done nothing in
lis war but earn all the money they
'uld. Now the war is over they are
,tting hold of the returned soldier.
1ey are telling him he is r It getting
tough pension, running down the
pitalists, trying to poison his mind.
ley are looking forward to the day
,en they might unite with tn,
turned soldier and start revolu-
M. He did not believe, however,
at the soldier would be misled by
.ese "dreamers.
Referring to the labor's loyalty the
-.eaker said: employers must real
that labor has no foul intention.
Dor is in earnest and determined
d is not going back to pre-war con-
ions. Labor is determined to see
Vt man is regarded as human fac
and not a machine to be exploited
the sake of creating dividends and
plus value. Why should ali the
I'D things be left to those who
ther toll nor spin? We 60 not
me them; they are the victims of
cumstances. But we in Great
tain are going to remove these OBJ
cles and make Great Britain purer,
re wholesome and cleaner. Men
the Dominion, men of the Empire,
who love labor, unite and con-
date with the comrades of the
at war. DIN hand in hand with
m in bringing about a better
Id"
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entered the political field. Several
bona fide workingmen have been
elected by independent action to the
Minnesota legislature. The Duluth
Unions ard the workingmen in coun-
ties adjoining the Zenith City sue
ceeded in electing q Congressman on
a straight Union Labor ticket in the
person of w. l.. Carss a member OF
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engi-
neers. Mr.. Carss made a whirlWlnd
campaign, and the day after election
donned his overals and returned to
his engine.
Hears From Duluth.
It is also reported in Washington
- that the Duluth unions will nominate
candidates for city commissioners at
the election to be held there in the
spring. All of the labor forces,
including the conservatives. liberals
and radicals, united on Mr.. Carss
for congress and it is believed they
will stick together to elect city COM
nlisSiOners.
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\ pianos today in ne homes OF British
wage workers-a thing unheard OF
efore. 1914 '.-.:. b
j., AT tha-saaae time, The jobs of the
millions sof=soldiers have been TAKEN
More tl11lf q u. quarter of
women have gone UNTO Industries
where no women were employed be-
fore the war Women now vote in
af'tsta Of tasir sRzVs 81 Is she eas hsRs Rst
Industry must be reorganized on a
basis which will permit the returned
soldiers, and the workers whot have
been employed in the industries dur
ing the war, all to be taken care of.
The government has got to see that
that is done.
Its The Old Story.
But the MANUFACTURERS in England
are declaring that unless the wages
come down, unless the workers will
60 back to the lower standard of liv-
ing that prevailed before the war,
British industries cannot live. They
say they cannot produce goods to
compete in the world market if they
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-12-28

AMERICAN SOLDIERS
TO PLAY THEIR PART

Our soldiers and sailors will
come home with new found
knowledge of their power, as eager
to right conditions at home as they
were to venture their lives to
assure the freedom of the old
world.
Their spirits will have been up
lifted and their hearts chastened
by their sufferings and by the
memories of the dead comrades
they left behind.
Home and liberty will have new
meanings for them. As they will
by their sacrifices have made the
rest of the world a fit place in
which to live SO will they see to it
that their own beloved country,
for which they and their comrades
have fought and bled, shall be-
come the guide and leader in the
onward march for Social Justice.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-12-28
KELLOGG SPEAKS
FOR RAILROADS
Minnesota Senator Opposes Me.
Ad00'S Recommendation For
Five-Year Extension.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-Senator
Frank B. Kellogg of Minnesota chal-
lenged the proposal of Director Gen.
era1 McAdoo to congress, the other
day, that the railroads be continued
under their present control for an
other five years, in order that public
operation of the roads may have a
fair test under conditions of peace.
Speaking as the most active oppon-
ent of public ownership Of railroads
in the senate, Kellogg declared tnat
the "test'' which McA0oo now wants
=. Of
ownership.
McAdoo's plan is denounced by two
widely different grouns. The first is
the railroad >SpcRa161 1il1ksill l.ns:sn1to1n
Kellogg does, the talking ia, ,aongress,
and who fear that with this further
delay the cause Of government own
ership will win without even strug-
gle>in thessscaa aasstsstp al etaettons of
1922. The second group is the active
advocates of public ownership, who
feel that President Wilson has failed
them and that McAdoo iszagain put
ting them off with insincere hints
and unspoken PROMISES The friends
and the known enemies Of private
ownership are both demanding a set.
tlement now. instead of any further
continuance of the existing arrange
ment under which many of the rail-
roads draw bigger dividends from
Uncle Sam than ever they drew from
the shippers and the travelling public.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-12-28
SOCIALIST INFLUENCE
At PEACE CONGRESS-

NEW YORK, Dec. 26.-Democratic
Socialism, and not Bolshevism, will
exercise a direct influence at the
peace conference, according to Will
liam English Walling, secretary to the
Social Democratic League of America.
Mr.. Walling believes Bolshevism will
have only an indirect influence
and a negative effect. and that the
governments represented at the table
will keep sharp eye on its develop
ment. a. ~.-.. .,-.. -a:r
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CURFEW BELL WON'T RING.

NEW YORK, Dec. 26. The cur
few bell won't ring in this town be-
cause Mayor Hylan has vetoed an or
dinance to make children keep off the
streets after p. m. or. be incarcerat-
ed in the village lookup.
The mayor showed that if children
under 16 years of age were found
standing on the street near their own
home on a hot summer evening after
the prescribed hour they would be
taken in charge by policeman.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-12-28
SECRETARY OF LABOR WILSON
SENDS HOLIDAY GREETINGS
TO AMERICAN LAB0RER.S

To the the Workers Government Conmite
Christmas this day; alone the
time for family the the exchange of tokens
OF good ,Un though eu that
Christmas Of this daon upon has, duty;
that has met the task the cony history and has brave full
filled that task AU the people haze been
called sacrifice and they haze vd The nations
industries and the nations uorks haze been highest skill
and stamina. They haze been to their nust
Christmas this smiles a hich the
pies cn controls their deinies ,uich liberty
an era in which might bou before the force of right.
Christmas of this bids forget the haze paid for the
freedom haze shape life the
~1c universal liberty people, thoughts the
glories OF the nations future.
Christmas of this generous ,h
this nation in the of
binds all nankindin ~ fellowship greets universe that
has been united by purpose. NJ"
enough! The
future ahead OF US. Let hope courage
WILLIAM B. WILSON,
;-*~*s - .s<- :=~*@.. Secretary of Labor
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e. FAVOR LABOR PARTY.

BLOOMINGTON, III. Dec rs26.-The
convention of the state federation Of
labor indorsed the proposed independ-
ent labor party suggested by. the Chi.
cago federation Of labor. ::
The convention voted down a reso-
luton against military training on
the ground that the end Of wars is not
yet in sight. ~. /+.% s.
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~ UNIONISTS START. STORE -
RACINE, Wis., Dec. 26.-organiz-
eds garment workers, have started q
store where they are employed.
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The columns of this paper afford
an excellent advertising medium for
all kinds Of merchants. Printers Ink
says that space in a labor paper is
superior to that in any other publi-
cation. reaching the consuming class
and the rates are much lower.
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The Labor World is endeavoring to
render invaluable service to the work.
ers by keeping them informed as to
the vital problems affecting their well
-faxe. The labor press must be- sup
ported by the workers
oe9 f1aht to subscribe-'1 a year.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-20
GERMAN PATROL IS FOIED BY AMERICAN SENTRY WATCHING
Enemy Tries to Work Am buscade Trick Again, But Are Driven Off With
 Losses

With the American Army in France, February 10.-(By the Associated Fress.)-A German patrol ready to ambush an American patrol was dis covered early this morning by a sem try, who gave the alarm by a rifle shot. then the American machine guns riddled the enemy. The Germans fled, carrying their casualties with them, but ground where they had been was later found to be covered with telItaIc red stains.
 The sentry saw two Germans near the parapet and moved to a listening post for better view. He then chal- lenged shot in his direction was the reply. The sentry fired at the enemy and heard a German shout as the bull let probably hit it's mark. Germans then appeared to grow out of the ground all around and started throwing grenades in the direction of the American trenches. Machine guns and rifles went into action from another section of the trench. sending hail of bullets into the enemy, who retired on the run.
 There were no casualties among the Americans. It is thought that this was the same patrol which set a success full ambuscade last week. If it was the American forces feel that they have at least exacted partial reparation. The enemy also has been punished for his killing of infantrymen in the Amer ican lines with shrapnel. The American artillery broke many shells over the heads of a large German group in q trench. scattering the soldiers and un- doubtedly hitting some of them. Gas shells in considerable numbers were sent against the American batteries last night but no damage was done. Neither We're there any casualties.
 There was great aerial activity to- day on the American sector and tho anti-aircraft guns were firing contin-
 Gne enemy plane, which was disguised with entente markings. flew over one of the American trenches and fired stream of machine gun bullets into it but without any result. The enemy airrnan made his escape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-20
REMBRANDT PEALE WILL INVESTIGATE MINERS SITUATION President Frank A. Hayes Presents Case to Fuel
 Administration A TO LOOK INTO CASE
 OF TENNESSEE co. President George c. Crawford, When in Washington Recently, Out
 lined Situation From His
 Viewpoint
By HUGH W. ROBERTS

Washington, February 19.-(Spe- lcial. )-The fuel administration will send Rembrandt Peale, assistant to H A. Garfield. administrator, to Alabama in order that first-hand information as to the industrial disturbances pre- vailing there might be obtained
 Decision to this effect was reached this morning when the administrator listened to representations of Frank A. Hayes, president of the United Mine Workers of America, who declared that already in the coal fields of Alabama 15.0OO men were idle and danger great that in sympathy 10000 others would soon join them.
 Mr. Hayes asked for the appoint ment of an umpire MT. Peale, who Is the operators representative in the service of the administration. will go, it is understood, as an investigator. He will endeavor to ascertain why the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company and other furnace companies refrained from signing the Garfield agreement, recently entered into by the administrator and the Alabama Coal Operators association. and in ad- dition will attempt to learn in detail the exact differences which have caused certain idlehess.
 NO SURPRISE EXPRESSED
 There was no great surprise among
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Goes Into First Line, Visits No Mans Land and Sees the Hun Face
 tO-Face
ESCORT IS WOUNDED THREE TIMES DURING
 FIRST DA Y'Ss TRIP
Popular Alabama Boy Got Into Front Line Trenches Eight Months After
 DOnning Uniform

First Lieutenant Leon C. Bradley, city editor of The Age-Herald at the time he en- tered the service, has been un- der fire in France.
 He has been in the first line trenches, has been in ''No mans Land" and the messenger who was escorting him along the front line got three machine gun wounds on the trip.
 Lieutenant Bradley's first glimpse of the real thing was with the Cana dians on the scene of one of the greatest battles of the war.
 An account of his experience is contained in private letter to c. M. Stanley, managing editor of The Age Herald, but it is, so interesting that some extracts from it are here given for the benefit of his many friends all over the state.
 France January g. 1918.
 Dear Mir. Stanley: I wrote you between two and three weeks ago. I trust that you received my letter O. k. q have so much trouble getting my own mail and packages, I am always afraid that other people don't receive my letters. so I gen. eraliy mention the last one I wrote them) Well. have had some rather interest ing experiences since I wrote you the last time To begin with. have been to Paris
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Summary of the News
GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS 1-Russian bOlsheviki bow in submis- sion to Germany and accept hu- initiating peace terms. America dominates council Of war, Lloyd George admits ii speech.
 Leon (. Bradley writes of being under fire.
 Alabama Power company donates Muscle Shoals holdings to. gcv- ernment.
 Cold wave warning issued. 2-Bakcr issues statement on c0ndl- tions found in soufhern camps. 3-Cnmp Wheeler gets stamp of ap- pFoval. S-Rail le9islation to pass this week. 0-Tuscania survivor list h increasAxI by A names. s
 LOCAL NEWS @CIeveland party of manufacturers and wholesale merchants here tom0rrow.
 Dr. David sullins, aged minister. Is called to reward. 7. Income tax week is set aside for great drive here. 7-Chntrmnn Jacobs enlists Alabama women in drive.
 FEATURES 4l>-fcdltcrial comment. 6--soeiety and DolIx Dalrymple.
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ALABAMA POWER CO. DONATES PROPERTY ID THE GOVERNMENT Muscle Shoals Holdings Worth S5OO,OOO Laid on
 Altar of Patriotism LAST OBSTACLE NOW REMOVED BY ACTION While Forecast, Magnificent Gift to Nation Causes Much Comment.
 Quick Development to
 Be Urged
By HUGH W. ROBERTS

Washington. February 10.- (Spe- cial.) .)-Thomas w. Martin, chief coun- seI for the Alabama Power company, formally this morning rendered i'm writing to the government all property of the company contiguous to the Ten nessee river in the vicinity of Muscle shoals. This property, including the site for the proposed Muscle Shoals dam. has m estimated value of &S00,- 900.
 This afternoon Col. Charles Keller, in the division of the chief of engi- neers. war department, formally ac- cepted the offer of the company and declared that he was then prepared to represent to- the Secretary of War that all problems relating to the pos session of necessary land at Muscle Shoals had been successfully solved.
 As soon as Colonel Keller renders his report to the Secretary of War Senators Bankhead and Underwood and Representative Almon will urge the secretary to request President Wilson to release an available appro- priation of s20,000.O00 in order that work on the construction of the Muscle Shoals plant might be under taken at once.
 while forecast in Washington dis patches to The Age Herald. did not fail, nevertheless. to elicit expressions of surprise as we'll as commendation from many interested people. Colonel Keller informed MT. Martin. when the offer was made. that an action more patriotic had never before come under his immediate vision Colonel Keller knew that the power company, if 1t had so desired. could have impeded the progress of the government projects and by resorting to court action seri- ously delayed the initiation of work on the dam.
 BANKHEAD'S STATEMENT
 Senator Bankhead authorized the following statement:
 "The action of the Alabama Power company was not only unselfish but patriotic to an excessive degree. The company preparing itself to develop MuSClc o4Ooio, dtQdiiC Cu PiOPufey VII each bank of the river and perfect 1y developed it. It Is true that in ac- quiring this property and preparing it for use in the future. the company ex- pended $476,0Oo. It's action in giving this valuable holding to the govern ment mifSt win the Instinted approval of every citizen of the state and. in fact, of all people interested. in the efforts of the United States to pre- pare fully for It's struggle against Ger many and Kaiserism There is no question but that the company. had it so desired. could have greatly checked the government in its contemplated plans
 DREAM REALIZED
 There Is now no existing reason why the President should not release
 <CentipueA on Pare Three)
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ability to cope with the reinforced Ger

ability to cope with the reinforced Ger man armies.
 It developed today. that the officials here are waiting with the keenest in. terest confirmation of reports that Turkish and Bulgarian troops in large numbers are being sent into Belgium. It may be stated on authority that est consequence so far as America is concerned and that 1t would be re- garded as justifytng an immediate declaration of the existence of state of war between America and Turkey and Bplgaria
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-20
TO ATTACK FINLAND

London, February l9.-Rumors are cur rent in Stockholm according to a dis patch from Copenhagen to the Exchange Telegraph company, that the Germans intend to intervene at once in Finland. The belief prevails at the Swedish cApi- tai that the German action will be di- rected against the unoccupied districts of Courland and Esthonia in conjunc- tion with great naval attack in the Finnish gulf
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Four American Soldiers Are Wounded in Action
 General Pershing Reports

washington. February 19.-Four Amer lean soldiers were slightly wounded in action February la. General Pershing to- day advised the war department They arA Private Frank M. O'Brien. Hanii- .{8y. Eont; Private Frank Siminski.
 a1 sH ton, Mich; Cook Henry Dion.
 6Rtop. lfass.. and Engineer Charles A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-20
GOLD WAVE WARNING
 ISSUED FOR ALL EAST GULF STATES

Washington, February 1s.--A cold wave warning has been issued for Tennessee and the east gulf states. and also in the Ohio valley and the lower lake region, |the weather bureau announced tonight. Colder weather also is forecast for tricts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-20
Reiect Man Power BiIl.

London. February t9.The Amalga- mated Society of Engineers, according to statement issued today by the sec retary of the society. has rejected the government's man power proposal by 8, 547 votes. The figures were: For the government proposal q, 40; against. 12l,- 917
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-20
KILLED IN FRANCE

Washington. February 19 Cadet Charles E. Jones of Pittsfield, Mass, at tached to the aviation section of the signal corps. has been killed in an air plane accident in France, the war de- Pershing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-20
Another Aviator Killed
 at Texas Training Camp

Dallas. Tex, February 1s.--victor L. Dennis of Detroit. Mich. cadet aviator. who was burned at Love Field. near Dallas today when his machine fell 100 feet. died this afternoon in the field hos pital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-20
Montana Legislature
 Ratifies Amendment

Helena. Moht.. February is.-The Montana legislature today ratified the federal prohibition amendment.