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Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-12-27
u. Poor Pay
FEDERAL WAGE RATES BELOW
LIVING LINE

Washington-In letter to Speaker
Clark of the house Of representatives
Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo
recommends a minimum wage of SIS
a day for inspectors Of customs, with
corresponding increases to other en-
ployes in the customs service.
An investigation shows that the
average wage Of employees in this
department advanced during the pc
riod from 1885 to 1914 from 81 ,245 to
$1,290. This means that during the
period of 80 years the increase made
in the entire customs house service
was less than per cent. During the
same period the cost of living in
creased more than so per cent.
This year congress granted an ad-
200 or more, and 10 per cent on those
under $1,000, but attention is called
to the fact that during the period be-
tween 1914 and 1918 the cost of liv-
ing increased at least 100 per cent,
whereas the average wage in the
customs service has advanced less
than IL per cent.
During the period of the war"
says Secretary McAdoo, "it has been
possible in some instances, through
appeals made to the men on purely
patriotic grounds, to prevail upon
them to remain at their posts,
though at great personal sacrifice
on their part. Now that the war
contingency has passed and patri-
otism can no longer be used as a
wedge to keep them in government
employ, there is every Likelihood
that unless some inducement is Of
fered to retain employees who, by
reason Of their special qualifications
have made themselves almost indis-
pensable in certain branches of the
customs machinery, the customs
service will be so seriously crippled
by reason of their separation there
from that it will be some time be-
fore the service has again reached
that standard of efficiency and econ
omy that at present obtains"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-12-27
UNION WAGE HIGHER THAN
GOVERNMENTS

Washington-The value of economic
power, as against legislative action
in the adjustment of wage rates is
shown by survey of the District of
Columbia by the department of labor.
Wages paid in government depart
ments, union and non-union establish
ments are included. 1t is found that
the government pays the lowest wage,
non-union establishments pay more
and the union establishments pay the
highest.
The following figures illustrate the
value of trade union action:
Blacksmiths Government, mini
mum, 5000; maximum, $1,000; non
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-12-27
JOBS FOR $4,000 WOMEN

Columbus, o. Figures announced
at Washington that the U. S. En-
ployment Service throughout the ma
tion, placed $4,000 women during
October when war labor demands
reached their peak, show that Ohio
was doing her part well.
Of these $4,000 women, the employ
ment service in Ohio placed more than
10000, or nearly one-sixth of the en-
tire number This was in the face of
the fact that plans for general sub
stitution of women for men wherever
possible had not yet been generally
placed in operation.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-12-27

United Hatters of North America in
creating a demand for union made
hats.
For the creating of greater de-
mand for union label shoes.
For the abolishment of all public
employment agencies operated by pri-
vate individuals or place them under
state control.
Increasing the salary of Secretary
Treasurer Donnelly to $4,000 per
year.
For the enactment of the law pro-
tecting mechanics from tool thieves
and pawn brokers who deal in tools.
Endorsing the efforts of the fremen
throughout the state to organize and
extending sympathy and support to
the policemen to organize unions for
the improving of their conditions.
Revising the mining laws to make
it compulsory for coal companies to
place trappers at all trap-doors and
haulage-ways.
The enactment of a law preventing
over crowding housing conditions.
Endorsing a BARRIERS License Law.
Preventing those securing positions
under civil service from doing work
other than what they were qualified
for.
That the incoming officers be in
structed to protest against the fire
men of Cincinnati from doing steam
fitting and other work infringing on
the rights of other trades.
That the delegates to the conven-
tion give every assistance to the eff
fort to organize the workers in iron
and steel mills.
That law be enacted preventing
painters and paperhangers from hang
ing paper until paper is removed and
walls put in proper condition to paper,
paint or calcimine.
For the passage of law prohibit
ing the use of salamanders in all en-
closed buildings in the state unless
gas from same is piped to outside
opening.
Pledging support to the proposed
constitutional amendment extending
the scope of referendum to any legis-
lative ratification of amendments to
the Federal Constitution.
Urging that members Of organized
labor request that they be waited
upon by union clerks and use such
other influence as they deem advisable
in inducing all clerks to become mem
bers of local unions.
That we commend the government
of the United States of America in
the taking over of the telephone and
telegraph lines and protesting any
action that may make it possible for
these utilities to be returned to pri-
vate ownership.
The report concludes with list of
officers elected (Which was printed in
the Leaders report of convention pro-
ceedings some time since) and the
statement that $5,838.O8 were in the
hands of the treasurer on Sept. 80,
and that 476 delegates represented
364 local unions and 26 central bodies,
with voting strength of 877.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-12-27
WIN. M. MORGAN
Makes Report of Proceedings of the Thirty-Fifth
Annual Convention of the Ohio State
Federation of Labor

William M. Morgan, sixth vice pres
ident of the Ohio State Federation of
Labor and delegate to that body from
the Newark Trades and Labor Assem-
bly,, made a very full and complete
report of the business transacted at
the recent meeting in Columbus, to
the Newark body at the regular meet
ing last Sunday morning. 1t received
the undivided attention of the mem
bers present, and contained much
valuable data and information.
Probably the matters of most in
terest to labor in general was the
adoption by the convention of the
following resolutions:
Pledging the convention to the pur-
chase of union label tobacco and
cigarettes for the soldiers at the front
Pledging the delegates to the con-
vention to use every effort to CO.
operate with and assist the Tobacco
Workers. International Union in Gre
ating a greater demand for union
label tobacco, snuff and cigarettes.
Endorsing the award handed down
by Judge Clark, umpire in the case of
the Wheeling Mold and Foundry Co.
of Wheeling, w. Va. and The Inter
national Molders' Union, Local No.
364 which award was that the molders
shall not be required to work more
than eight hours within any day Of
twenty-four hours.
That the Ohio Federation of Labor
reaffrm its previous declaration
against national and statewide pro-
hibition. .-....
That the incoming officers of the
State Federation be instructed to have
the Industrial Commission incorporate
law in the foundry code prohibiting
the employment of women in the
molding departments of the foundries
of this state.
That the secretary of the Ohio State
Federation of Labor communicate with
all local unions to cooperate in the
securing Of. the passage of law pro-
viding for weekly payday.
Calling attention of the delegates
to the fact that the Style-Plus Seven
teen clothing is unfair.
Requesting that only clothing, over
alls, shirts, etc. that bear the label
of the United Garemnt Workers of
America be purchased.
Instructing the executive board to
secure the passage Of law to pre-
vent profteering by Loan Companies.
Protesting against the prosecution
of Thomas j. Mooney.
That a law be enacted for financial
relief of the cities of Ohio.
Bringing all employees under the
Workmen's Compensation Law of this
state.
That a free text book provision in
the laws Of Ohio be secured.
Placing the Rabb Tailoring Co. of
Cincinnati and other cities on the un-
fair list.
Opposing the establishment of
state constabulary in this state.
Pledging cooperation with the
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-12-27
COMPENSATION Decision

Baltimore. - Judge Urner of the
court of appeals has ruled that where
a workman is injured through negli-
gence or thoughtlessness on his part
he is entitled to compensation under
the state law which debars compensa-
tion where the workers sustained in
jury through "willful misconduct" j"
The court distinguishes between these
attitudes of mind.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-12-27
Printers Raise Wages

Saint Joseph, Mo. - Typographical
union members employed on news
papers induced the managers to ignore
a contract and raise wages S. a week
for both day and night work because
of war prices. The rates are now $50
for day work and $3.50 for night
work.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-12-27
Prohibit Night Work

San Franciso.-Night work for wo-
men in California factories will be al
lowed after January l only with spe-
cial permission of the industrial well
fare commission, and women employees
must be furnished with hot meals by
their employers. No minors may be
employed before 6 a. m. and after
10 %. m.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-12-27
Meat Cutters Advance

Bloomington, Il.-Organized meat
cutters have negotiated wage increases
with the Retail Grocers' and Meat
Dealers association. The minimum
rate is advanced $5 a week and in
cases where more than the old mini
mum was paid rates are increased 10
per cent.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-12-27
ATTEND THE MEETINGS

1t is the duty of every union man
and woman to attend the meetings of
their locals. Your presence at the
meetings is an indication that you
are willing and at all times ready to
shoulder your fair share of the burden
of supporting the principles as we'll
as to receive the benefits of trades
unionism.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-12-27
BARRIERS Strike Ends

Madison, Wis.-The BARRIERS strike
has ended by employers agreeing to
pay SIG a week and so per cent of
receipts in excess of $40. The old
rate was SIG and one-half over $22.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-12-27
Urge New Labor Laws

St. Paul, Minn.-At the next legis-
lature organized labor will urge the
passage of state insurance to replace
private insurance, pay-when-due
law, a one-day' 's-rest-in-seven law,
health insurance and occupational dis
eases to be included in the compensa-
ton act.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-12-27
Trunk Makers Unite

New Orleans.-Trunk and box ma
kers have organized and affiliated
with the trade union movement. 1t
is believed the 1900 workers in this
calling will become interested.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-12-27
Trackmen in Line

Bakersfield, Cal. = Maintenance-of-
way employees on the Santa Fe and
Southern Pacific railroads have affil-
lated with the United Brotherhood of
Maintenance-of-Way and Railway
Employees.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-12-27
WAGE INCREASES
Gains in Wages Made by Organized
Labor Throughout the Nation
Jewelry Workers Win

New York.-The 5000 members of
Jewelry Workers union No. 1 have
secured the 44-hour week. Practically
every firm has conceded this demand.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-12-27

The business men whose ads appear
in the Leader are entitled to your
support.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-12-27

When in doubt about what to do
for the country buy thrift stamp.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-12-27
LABOR'S PROGRESS
Advances Made and Better Conditions
Secured All Over the Country
Bakers Win Strike

Akron, O.-Organized bakers have
won their strike for improved wirking
conditions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-03
Macy Proud of Its '.EleUen >
Wants Real Test of Strength

ANNAPOLIS, Nov. 1.-THE rnidship-
men at the Naval Academy are certain
that they have a great team this sea-
son, and are anxious to have it stack
Up against the best, both in the service
and out of it. In short. they would like
to have chance to demonstrate what
they are. world dominion or down.
fall" is their slogan, as it was that of a
certain empire, which most certainly
got the latter. However, the midship-
men believe that if their team has a
chance to do it they can show just the
opposite.
It is hoped that the situation will lie
such that the game against the eleven
Of the Great Lakes Training Station on
November % will settle the naval cham
p;onship. With Newport and oilers
out of the way, it is thought that the
Great Lakes team viii be in a position
to be the runner-up. There was much
disappointment that the strong team of
the Philadelphia marines could not play
here to-day, as arranged, but it is rec
ognized that some empowering reason
must have kept the marines from NIL
ing the date.
The wish 1.-The Academy MANAGE
ment is to secure a game with col
lege team of such strength that 1t will
be real test Of the navy's strength,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-03
Officials Named for Racing
At Oriental Park, HnUuna

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Nov. 2.--H. D.
Brown. president and general manager
Of the Cuban-American Jockey Club, has
announced the appointment of the fol-
lowing officials to exercise supervision
Of the racing at Oriental Park, near
Havana, during the approaching season
o. 100 or more days, scheduled to open
on November 50 Thanksgiving Day.,
and continue until next April:
Presiding steward, G. J. Fitzgerald;
associate stewards, c. II. Lansdaic and
y. D. Brown: starter, James f. Milton;
racing secretary, Martin Nsthanson;
clerk Of the course, Edward Jasper;
paddock Judge. W. W. Syles; associate
paddock Judge and veterinarian, DR..
y. W. Ashe.
All Of the men named arc racing
officials of long experience and Of the
highest efficiency in their respective
departments. All of them filled with
utmost satisfaction the same positions
in connection with last seasons racing
50 which they have been assigned for
the coming seaaon.
Judge Fitzgerald has FLEA in his
long career on the turf practically
every position connected with the rae
snx Of horses, and has Of late been
making for himself an enviable record
a. one OF the most painstaking and
efficient presiding officials in America.
When r. D. Brown established rae
ing IN Cuba on its present baais four
yeArs ago he recognized the necessity
Of inaugurating a policy that would
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-03

foster public confidence. in the integ-
rity OF the sport, and this policy has
been scrupulously followed at all
times.
1t is announced that the rules which
governed the racing at Oriental Park
last season will be in vogue again the
coming season, practically without
change. The splitting OF entries and
the handicapping will be done, as here
tofore, by board of three, consisting
of the presiding steward. the presiding
Judge aud the racing secretary.
IN all races with selling clause, ex-
cept selling handicaps, apprentice
riders will be entitled to an allowance
Of five pounds, with the additional pro-
vision that until an apprentice has
ridden 1--WE winners be will be entitled
to an allowance of eight pounds. This
encourages the development Of jockeys.
Lunsford, one of the best of present
day riders in this country, was de-
veloped at Havana last season under the
encouragement offered by these liberal
apprentice allowances. Kay Spence,
who developed Lunsford, has another
boy, i. Murray, whom he intends 10 de-
velop during the coming season Of
Cuban racing under the same favoring
conditions
Entries are being received. in liberal
numbers tor the thirteen events which
viii comprise the stake programme for
the coming Cuban season. Monday has
been set as tae closing date for these
stakes, the values OF which range from,
$1,000 added to $4,000 added.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-03
Pinlico Entries

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-03
Spears VIII Enter
Boxing Game After
Six~Day Bike Race

Bob Spear, probably one of the best
racing cyclists that ever came from
Australia, plans to discard the silent
steed and enter the squared ring. But
before he puts away his wheel Bob,
who is now citizen of this country,
will again try for premier honors in
the international six-day race to be-
held in Madison Square Garden the
week of December II.
Spear has been in four six-day
grlnds and always was we'll up with
the leaders. In sprinting he classes
with the best in the world. He would
nave beaten out Kramer this year for
the worlds TITLE if illness had not
compelled him to lay off in mid-sea-
son. he had good lead in points when
ne stopped. When he did come back
1t was too late to make up the points
ne lost by his absence
me ant1podean Is versatile ath-
lete. He plays ootball we'll and is
considered one The leaders in hockey,
spears was one the leading amateur
boxers in Aus ralia. His Wonderful
physique fits him for the ring.
spears is twenty four years old.
weighs IN condition 1875 pounds, and
stands over six feet tall, is clever
poker and puts lot OF heft behind his
ppon .S: spears saw Dempsey stop
fulton last summer and what he saw
convinced him that he has a good
Inance TO win the heavyweight title.
ne ca!Aed on Jimmy Johnston and the
iaeeer plans to start him ON his pupi}is-
tic career aftey the six-dav rr;nJ
spear wants to annex q six-dav evan,
| nefose he retires. Under the new svs.
tenn OF scoring he has an excellent
cnance. because there are few that can
! ho,a MN IN sprints such as will he
held IN the Garden this year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-03
TzgimlMerznaidsofColumb
ToEmterAQunticPemtuthlom

Ruth and Eleanor Smith, the famous
little twin mermaids of Columbus,
Ohio. have accepted an invitation to
visit New York and take part in the
aquatic pentathlon which will be
staged this season by the local Won
ems Swimming Association as the
standard test Of all-round Waterman
ship for the sex. The promised ap-
pearance of the two fourteen-year-old
stars holds particular interest, for
there is no doubt both will make d
strong bid for laurels.
Tho pentathlon calls for free style,
breast and back stroke swims, fancy
diving and life-saving contests. Most
Of our national girl champions lack
proficiency in one or more OF these
branches OF competition. but the twins,
ON the other hand, have beaten breast
stroke records officially and back
stroke standards unotficially. They
rank with the leaders in free style
sprinting aud fancy diving and they
are expert in life-saving methodist 1t
looks, therefore, as if they will be ex-
tremcly nard to outpoiht on total
score, even though they should be de-
feated in some Of the events. Ruth
has in the past displayed slight SUI
periority over Eleanor, but they are
Nreally SO closely matched that there is
no telling from day 20 day which one
will earn the next victory.
Clarence Lane and Harold Kruger
tho swimming champions from Homo
lulu, who await in this city an ex-
pected appointment to the Pelham Bay
Naval Training Station, have beer
working out regularly in the New York
A. C. pool, and furnished the home
watermen with many valuable hints in
regard to training and developing form
! The opinion is rather prevalent thai
Hawaiians are just natural swimmers
and attain sensational speed without
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-03

especial effort. through sheer Unborn
ability, but no greater mistake could be
made. Lane and Kruger, for instance.
are not only close students of the sci
ence Of swimming, but they pay far
more attention than do Americans to
details while training, and often prac-
tlse the leg and arm action separately.
following methods they have them
selves devised to increase muscular
power and perfect the movements.
Mrs. Frances Cowells Schroth. If
San Francisco, captured last week in
the 1oO-yard pool at Neptune Beach,
Cal, TIE 22O-yard swimming champion
ship of the Pacific A. A. u, but she
ialied IN her announced attempt to
break Miss Olga Dorfner's American
record OF minutes Sc 3-5 seconds. set
IN the same bath. The best she could
40 was 3 minutes seconds. The
places went to Mrs. Terie Detsch and
MISS Maud Nlckerson in this order.
| Clyde Swendsen. the national diving
champion from the Los Angeles A. c.,
now representing the United States
navy in competition, was recently
named by Coast experts as the world S
greatest diver. but his leadership was
disputed by his own former team mate a,
ha1g Priest, defeated by only one
point in the title contest, and a match
mas now been arranged to settle the
question between them It will he
staged IN connection with the Liberty
falr water carnival, soon to take place
at Exposition Park, Los Angeles.
The first of the local swimming
meets arranged to help the sports cam
| pal9n of the METROPOLITAN A. A Ir
Association As in behalf Of. the United
war Work fund will take place to-
morrow in the Brighton Beach Winter
r rool, under the supervision Of the New
around indoor and outdoor fair cham'
plons, Miss Charlotte Boyle and Mrs
Slaire Galligan Finney. will be on hand
as Well ms several other famous mera
maids, including Miss Josephine Bart
holder 'i'ie
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-03

and form basis of comparison PEI
tween the Naval Academys and fh9
strongest college teams Of the ceun'rs,
Georgia Technical or Washington sho
Jefferson are desired at the Acadsmj
on November 80, or Thanksgiving psy
will probably be considered it Il =
more agreeable TO either Of tnese
Such game will be real test Of 'hs
Academy eleven.
The return Of Ingram, Roberts snf
Even TO the game has probaois
doubled the power of the naval tear
particularly on the offence. ingram.
who is captain Of the team, has been 8
fis home with the "fiu." He is IN
doubtedly one of the best backs on u.
field this season. Roberts already ha'
a big reputation when. he came to sh'
Academy from Colgate. and ne no.
given TWO seasons of brilliant bsckhe'
work for the Academy. He has oee.
suffering from strained ligament y
his knee, but has been harnessed ny
and has worked hard in practice durln'
the whole week without any trouD'e
Even is strong and reliable end.