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The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-10-11
INTER-ALLIED LABOR CONFERENCE
AND AMERICAN LABOR LEADERSHIP
Showing How British and French Organized Labor Finally
Adopted American Labor's Policies.

to the present government and to its
military policy of aggressions; that
this minority was largely represented
in the labor Socialist groups, and
that by meeting with them, and
learning from them the extent of
their power and influence, and by
encouraging and cooperating with
them they would weaken the unity
of purpose of the government at
home, and thus make it much easier
to defeat her armies in the field,
and save the many thousands of lives
that would necessarily be sacrificed
if the fight was waged to a decision
without the aid of this counter-of-
fensive from within" There were
many other angles to it, but this
is the policy in substance. 1t was
plausible argument and it won.
1t should be recorded here that in
spite of the fact that few defeat
lists had other motives in mind, that
the overwhelming majority OF the
delegates were actuated by the fore
going motives.
An inter-allied Labor Socialist con-
ference was held in London last
February, at which delegates from
all of the allied countries were pres
ent, except America; our invitation
too late for US to send dele
gates. This conference Incorporated
In its program the policy of the
British Trade Union Congress, to
which America Immediately dissent
ed. 1t was a bold and courageous
position that American Labor as
sumed-to stand up alone and tell
the Labor Movements of two-thirds
Of the world that their policy was
"rong-but courage when coupled
up with honesty and wisdom, always
.inds its reward, and no greater
'eward has ever compensated the eff
'orts of men than that paid Ameri-
AN Labor, when their colleagues of
he Allied countries met in London
asst month, and admitted their error
md concurred in our position.
The strong reasons supporting our
ositions have been presented so often
hat it seems hardly necessary to
Continued on page d
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-10-11
). I. COUNCIL PLEADS
FOR THOMAS ]. MOONEY

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 5.-The
Central Labor Council has asked
Governor Stephens to set a date
when oral hearings can be heard
on the case of Thomas j. Mooney.
now under sentence of death. When
the Governor, last July, reprieved
Mooney until December lS, he said
ne took this action so that he might
have time to study the case. The
unlonists now suggest that an oral
hearing, publicly held, would benefit
the State executive and the people
generally. In the event the Gov
ernor accepts the suggestion, the
Central Labor Council authorized its
special Mooney committee to present
labor's side. The State Federation
of Labor was asked to assign one
of its officials for the same mr.
pose so that the entire organized
movement of California would he
represented.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-10-11
SHIPYARD LABORERS,
RIGGERS, FASTENERS

Doings in the Shipyard Laborers,
Riggers and Fasteners Local.
One of the largest meetings of the
year was held by the Shipyard La
borers, Riggers and Fasteners Local
last Monday night, there being over
sixty in attendance.
The opening business of the even
ing was the initiation of twelve new
members into the union.
The recommendation by the Metal
Trades Council that that body have
a business agent was unanimously
endorsed.
The unions new permit cards were
received by the Secretary. These
cards are issued to new men going
to work in the shipyard and give
them permission to work until the
next regular meeting night of the
union, when he must present his per-
NIT card and be initiated.
Close to $4,000 has been subscrib-
ed by individual members of the Lo-
cal and in another weeks time the
Shipyard boys will be 100 per cent
subscribed on the Fourth Liberty
Loan.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-10-11
MRS. Ii. nj. ALLEN
HAS PASSED AWAY

Mrs. Bertha M. Allen, of Everett,
died in Washington, d. c., last Mon
day of influenza. Mrs. Allen was
employed seven years in the office
of Hudson & Booth, and at the time
Of her death was in the employ of
the War Department at Washington.
She married John L. Allen, chief
deputy sheriff in the McRae admin
istration, and two months after their
marriage her husband was drowned
in Port Gardner bay.
She left a will requesting burial
in Everett Cemetery, and William
Booth, her former employer, took
steps to have her body brought here
for interment. The body left Wash
ington Wednesday morning and will
probably arrive here Monday night.
Mrs. Allen was a sister of Fire
man Harry Stubbs, of the Everett
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-10-11
AGITATORS ARE
WHERE NEEDED

MADISON, Wis, Oct. 5.-At a
public hearing held by representa-
tives of the Federal Department of
Labor, employers pleaded that they
"Had no trouble until agitators and
unionism appeared in their plants y
Editor Evjue, of the Capital Times,
advises these employers that the
remedy for agitators is to eliminate
evils and abuses that bring about
agitation"
These employers" says Editor
Evjue, "are looking to everybody but
themselves for places to lodge the
blame of their trials and tribulations.
Their own lack of vision in failing
to see the trend and tendency of the
times is never mentioned. They seem
to feel that the trouble comes from
external rather than internal sources.
"The trouble with our employers is
that they are concerning themselves
more with incidentals than with fun
damentals. They fail to see that the
remedy for agitators is to eliminate
evils and abuses that bring about
agitation; they see the agitator, but
not the thing back of the agitator.
They are unable to interpret the I'M
rest and uneasiness in terms of pres
ent-day conditions and tendencies.
"Wages have been low and the
workers are using the weapon of col
lective bargaining and unionism to
bring about industrial justice. All
other questions and troubles are but
manifestations of this issue.
"Our employers are in the posi-
ton of trying to cure cancer by
the use of salve. They think their
troubles would be ended with the
elimination of 'agitators.'
"The employers say they are in
favor of labor organizations. But
they fight the recognition of the
unions with dogged persistency. In
other words-they are in favor of
shooting clubs, but they are opposed
% the use of shotguns. They favor
abor organizations as long as the
Horkmen do not avail themselves of
he power which organization brings
hem.
"Our employers must recognize the
light of men to organize. They must
'ecognize the eight-hour day. So
.iety has made up its mind pretty
definitely on those questions. Our
employers can not oppose the spirit
md trend of the times.
"If they continue to do so they
an not look around for other shoul-
lers on which to place their troubles,
hey must look to themselves"
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-10-11

The city health authorities were
timely in taking action to prevent
the spread of the influenza epidemic
The order prohibiting all indoor
gatherings was in line with the best
medical advice from Surgeon General
Blue and the ablest medical men in
the cities.
Our people should have patience
while suffering the Inconvenience
caused from restrictions made by the
health authorities.
There are number of citizens
who think, however, that the health
officers should have gone further
and quarrantined the city against
Seattle. The travel to Everett from
that city last Sunday was large,
and when it is known that these
people come from disease-infected
city it would seem wise to prevent
them from visiting Everett during
the prevalence of the scourage.
All are asked to observe the pre-
cautions asked by medical men.
Thursday, week ago, State Health
Commissioner DR.. T. D. Tuttle sent
the following letter to all the news
papers of the State:
Seattle, Wash, Oct. 3, 1918.
To the Editor:
l earnestly request that you pub
lish the following statement as a
matter of news in your paper, as l
believe the prevention of a serious
outbreak of influenza in the State is
possible, with the earnest co-opera-
tion of the people.
Yours truly,
T. D. FUTILE,
Commissioner, State Board of
Health.
A good deal has been published
with regard to the outbreak of "Span-
ish Influenza" in our army camps
and cities, especially in the eastern
part of the United States. This dis
ease is spreading very rapidly. We
are frequently asked What is the
probability of an outbreak of this
disease in the State of Washington ?"
My answer is, the disease is already |
here. 1t has not assumed epidemic
form as yet. 1t can be prevented !
from assuming epidemic form only
by the earnest, conscientious and in
telligent help of every citizen of the
State. 1t is not deemed practical
to establish quarantine for this dis
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-10-11
CHILD LABOR
LAW FRAMED
Presidential Influence Is Asked for
Immediate Passage.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8.-Presi-
dent Wilson will be asked to use
his influence for immediate passage
of new child labor law at con-
ference late today with Representa-
tive Keating of Colorado, officials
of the Children's Bureau of the La
Dor Department and American Fed
Grafton of Labor chiefs.
Legislation has already been
framed to meet objections of the
Supreme Court, which recently de-
clared the Heating child labor law
unconstitutional by a majority of
one.
A new bill would easily pass both
Houses of Congress, the President
will be told.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-10-11
GIRLS FORM UNION

SEDALIA, Mo-, Oct. 5.-Girl en-
ployees of the Brown Evans overall
factory have been dissatisfied with
low wages and poor working condi-
tions. One of the girls was discov-
cred talking unionism and she was
discharged. About sixty other girls
quit, and now the company has a
first-class strike on its hands and
must hereafter reckon with an af-
filiate of the United Garment Work
ers' Union.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-10-11
LIVING COSTS
INCREASING

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5.-Figures
issued by the Bureau of Labor Sta
tistics show that retail prices of food
in the United States for August,
this year, increased 2 per cent. over
those of July, this year. Pork chops
and eggs show the greatest increase.
Bread, potatoes and coffee did not
change.
These August prices, as compared
with August, last year, increased Is
per cent. Hens increased 3S per
cent; chuck roast, 80 per cent;
round steak, 29 per cent; rib roast,
28 per cent; sirloin steak, plate boil
ing beef, bacon and rice, rs per
cent. each. Beans, sugar, bread and
coffee were cheaper in August of
this year than in August, 1917.
For the five-year period, August
Is, 1913, to August Is, 1918, all
food combined showed price in
crease of 70 per cent. All the seven
teen articles, for which prices have
been obtained for five years. show
increases of So per cent. and over.
Meal advanced 1877 per cent; lard
and flour, 106 per cent. each; po-
tatoes, 105 per cent.
Based on the average price for
1913 as 100, the retail price index
number for all articles of food
combined on August Is, 1918, was
LII. compared with 1877 for July,
1918.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-10-11
FINE SALMON FOR
8 CENTS PER POUND

The White House Market sold this
week $500 pounds of strictly first
class salmon at 9 cents per pound.
This enterprising concern is making
laudable effort to supply the best
fish purchasable at reasonable prices,
and the public is showing it's appre-
citation of the good service.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-10-11

Fire Department, beside whom she
leaves her mother, two brothers and
a sister in California, and sister,
Mrs. Alice Lott, residing in Tacoma.
Mrs. Allen, formerly Miss Bertha
Stubs, had large circle of friends
in this city.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-10-11

Municipal firemen in Jacksonville,
Florida, have organized an affiliate
of the International Association of
Fire Fighters, chartered by the A.
F. of L.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-10-11

Painters are at work on the Nor
way Pacific Administration building,
the fabricating building is we'll under
way and the dredging and filling
is progressing. Shortage of ma
terial somewhat delays the work.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-10-11
WIRE MEN WANT MORE

PORTLAND, Ore, Oct. 5.-Organ-
lied electricians employed by the
local street car company, have asked
for wage increases.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-10-11
"OBJECTORS" PLACED

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5.-The War
Department is sitting the sincere
and insincere conscientious object
ors" to war. They are being put
to work on farms and in non-com-
batant military service in the army.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-10-11

The Builders Association of Au-
gusta, Georgia, has recognized trade
unionism for the first time in its
history.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-10-11

Carmen of Tucson, Arizona have
and affiliated with the
Brotherhood of Railway Carmen.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-10-11
PREVENTIVE MEASURES AGAINST
SPANISH INFLUENZA IN FORCE
The Dread Epidemic Spreading in Seattle and Other Parts
of the State-Ten New Everett Wednesday Noon

/ ease. The means of preventing the
spread of the disease are so simple
that they are usually neglected, but
we urge them upon each citizen and
ask each man, woman and child in the
State, as a patriotic duty, as an eff
fort to conserve man-power and wo-
man-power, to practice the following
simple precautions:
l. Never cough or sneeze without
holding a handkerchief before your
face.
2. Keep away from public gather
ing and public places as much as
possible. If necessary for you to go
into crowded places get out as soon
as possible.
3. If you have cold, even the
most simple cold, keep your face
away from other peoples faces. Do
not kiss the members of your family,
and do not breathe directly into 9TH
er peoples faces.
4. If you have any symptoms
whatsoever of grippe stay at home.
Do not visit others or permit others
to visit you. Keep your windows
wide open so that you may have
an abundance of fresh air. If you
do not promptly recover, or if you
feel ill, call your physician.
The above mentioned precautions
are extremely simple and yet if you
will only consider for moment, you
will realize that we are asking you
to practice voluntary quarantine in
stead of trying to put you under
quarantine by law. We are asking
you as patriotic service to actually
go into quarantine and stay there
until all danger of spreading the
disease is passed. Should the dis
ease become epidemic in your COM
it will be necessary to close
all places of public gathering.
DR.. Tuttle has since added the fol- |
owing advice to the people:
"An antiseptic spray and atomizer
should be in every home. They
should be used three times daily if
The nostrils and throat
should be kept clean, and sprayed
This is practically an
essential, and all sensible people will
onform to it."
The number of cases reported in
everett is not great, but that is no
eason for not inforcing every pre-
autionary measure
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-10-11

Smoke Chas. Sheets CHALLENGE
l0c Cigar.
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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-09-18
NO SALE PAVILION YET
Enough Stock Sold, However, but War
Conditions Are Such that Build
ing is Not Advised. -

"A meeting of the subscribers of the
+ Crawford County Live Stock Sales
company was held at the Commercial
club rooms Monday evening of this
week. B. Brodersen presided at the
meeting which was called Ter the pur-
pose Of deciding whether or not to go
ahead and erect the sales pavilion this
year. .-.... 49,.
The plans and specifications for the
sale pavilion and barn which we're
drawn up at the State Agricultural
college at Ames were gone over care.
fully and those present expressed
themselves as well pleasd with thin.
Mr. Brodersen reported that contract
ors Kobler & Schultz would accept the
contract for the erection of the build.
ings as planned for the sum of $4,000.
Inasmuch as only $4,000 Of the stock
has already been pledged and owing
to the fact that the cost Of building
has Increased so on account of the
war, it was the opinion of most of
/ those present that the building should
not be constructed for the time at least
1t was decided by those present to
incorporate and sell enough stock so
the real estate which they have an op-
.tion on might be purchased. The site
selected for the sale pavilion and barn
is, just across the street west u the
old Temple Lumber yards.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-09-18
ANNUAL FALL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Many Denison Merchants Using Space
in This Paper Telling of Their
Fall Openings.
LADIES SPECIALLY INTERESTED
Readers are Urged to Read the Ads
Carefully and Plan to Attend
These Openings. W.

Many of the Denison stores are an
nouncing their annual fall openings in
the Review this week and all cordially
invite the people Of Denison and of
! Crawford county to visit their estab,
lishments and look over the fine fall
merchandise which will be on display.
Fall openings in Denison have always
been an event looked forward to- es-
pecially by the ladies of the communi-
ty and real treat is in store for them
this season Dealers have secured
the eastern markets for the latest and
best in their respective lines and the
merchandise they have assembled IS
something really out of the ordinary.
4 Most of the stores make a special
event of the fall opening. Windows
are specially decorated and merchan-
disc attractively displayed so people
can inspect it with the least possible
. trouble,
The ladies of Denison and vicinity
will of course be interested in the new
fall garments. The lines this year
are most complete, and prices within
reach of all. Suits, coats, dresses,
etc, made up in the latest styles and
with the popular fabrics will be on
display. OF course the prices are
somewhat higher than a year ago due
to the war, but merchants inform us
the difference will be hardly notice
able.
3 Men who are in need of suits and
overcoats will find complete line of
the fall and winter models And just |
a tip here for the men. Clothiers be- |
lieve that pure wooden goods will be
off the market by next spring. In an
5ticipation of this local dealers have |
purchased in great quantity, suits and |
oyercoats made up with pure wooden |
fabrics 1t will be we'll for all to anti
cipate their future needs and purchase
their Sunday suits now.
Fall footwear is now on display and
the styles which are conservative are
meeting with the approval of all. 1t
is true the prices are a shade higher
than a few months ago, but leather
Is scarce and the cost of manufacture
has advanced with other items.
The Review urges it's readers to look
over the announcements of the Deni-
son merchants in this, issue and bet
ter still, plan to attend the openings
which are announced.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-09-18
Women want stylish shoes

They must be comfortable too; but first OF
all, they must be stylish. We have selected
our fall stocks of footwear most carefully, for
we wanted to be sure not only of their quality
and make, but also of their style.
Here is a comprehensive and excellent stock
Of shoes in which you will have no trouble at
all in being correctly and satisfactorily fitted,
and you will pay only a reasonable price for
any pair you select.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-09-18
The fall millinery offers a
splendid variety Of
shapes =

The general tendency is toward broad low
lines, which makes possible many models of
beauty and character. Crowns are mostly low
and soft brims are irregular in width. Velvet
poplin, faille, soft taffeta angora and chenille
are the principal fabrics. Wings, ribbon
bows and ostrich effects are the best developed
trimmings. You'll be delighted to find that
nearly every model will prove becoming to you.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-09-18
Delightfully."- plain are the
.. ... e.. :. new fall suits

In these new suits, the straight line silhou>
cite has reached its highest point of develop
ment. Coats are about three-quarters length.
Skirts are somewhat narrower and longer than
last season. Many have no trimmings-others
have fur .adornments. Oxford cloths, evora,
-duvet du lane, duvyteen and velour are the
favored fabrics. You're bound to like these
new suits.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-09-18
What snlartnesS there is in
the new skirts! "

Models for every occasion, developed in
many ways but all attain one object-smart-
ness. The new silhouette is followed faithful
ly, with trimming features in the form of pock-.
cts, overskirts, sashes, panels and tunics. These
new skirts are made OF satin, taffeta, poplin,
twills tricotine, veveteen, wool jersey and
serge. Our displays make inspection UNUSUAL
~ easy for you.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-09-18
Fancy frills are absent from
Z e. the new coats 34 H..

Simple straight line characterize these Beau
tiful coats zof velour, bolivia finished
cloths; velvets plush, silk velour and other pile
fabrics. Knee to shoe top lengths, slightly
hared skirts, large collars, fur trimmings, big
pockets, buttons and belts are new features.
You'll find that one Of these new coats is de-
lightful necessity.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-09-18
Distinctiveness characterizes
these new dress goods
~ and silks '..

Exclusiveness and originality of design, and
the rich effects produced by color blending
have combined to produce fabrics Of extraor-
binary charm. The poplins, crepe de chine
georgette, serges velours, etc. now on display
will forcibly demonstrate this fact. Many
women will make more apparel. this year than
ever before. You'll probably like to-.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-09-18
SOCIAL NOTES

Miss Winifred Wright entertained
several friends who were former
Simpson college friends at her home
on Saturday evening. A delicious din
ner was served at 6 O'Clock and the
evening was spent in a social man.
ner.
Miss Genevieve Quade is hostess at
the meeting of the H. H. club which
viii be on Thursday evening at the
club rooms.
The Misses Sophia Bale and He'd
wig Brodersen were chairmen of the
menu at the meeting of the S. S. club
on Tuesday evening A most appe.
thing supper was served, which was
followed by an interesting program.
4 Mrs. John Rohwer very pleasantly
entertained the F. H. club at her cosy
+ home near Grace park on Friday af-
ternoon. The afternoon was spent
with Red Cross sewing, and the host
ess served delicious supper, assisted
BY Miss Ida Bosecker.
The B. b. club enjoyed a 6 o'clock
supper and social evening at the Bale.
Brodersen store on last Wednesday
evening. The usual good time was
enjoyed with music and dancing.
The first meeting of Penelope will
be at the home of Miss Grace Meyers
ON Tuesday, September Oath.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-09-18
The new fall waists are rather
plain but very colOrful

The approved trimmings beads and embroidery but these
avsy Color the feature that makes these models
striking Navy and favorites Fabrics china
silk voe taea geoee and heavy crepe de chine Round and
Vnec roll Buster Brown collars big sleeves and novel cuffs
give pleasing variety of effects You'll immediate posses
sion of several Of these waists display.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-09-18
The new dresses strongly favor
simple lines @z~

And they srikng graceful with leaning toward youth
uness particularly in neck designs and bell shaped sleeves er
velour gabardne George Crepe de Chine toee and tat
fea the approved fabrics Pats drapes gathers
broidey beads braid and buttons give handsome trimming effects
1t will be distinct pleasure see these garments