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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1919-07-26
KEY man DENIES e
BURLES0N CLAIM
President Konenkamp Of Com
mefcIa| Photographers Sends
Open Letter to BurIeSon.

WASHINGTON, July 24.@"1f you
had been willing to have the war
labor board handle our grievances
there would have been no strike"
said International President Konen-
kamp, Of the Commercial Telegra-
master General Burleson. after that
official declined to settle the .teleg-
raphers' strike
A committee from the A. F. of L.,
composed Of John M. Walker Of the
United Mine workers., and w. e.
Bryan of the International Union Of
Leather Workers, failed to change
the postmaster generals position. The
postal official insisted that the strike
had been called in violation of the
rules laid down by the national war
labor board and that the wire con-
troll board "has rigidly adhered dur
ing the entire period of government
control to the policies and principles
laid down by the war labor board
for these companies"
President Konenkamp has made a
vigorous denial Of the postal officials
claim.
II was told personally upon, appeal
to the board" said the trade union
list, in an open letter, that you had
denied the juridiction of the board
and refused to permit them to adjust
our grievances.
I'm fact, have before me at this
writing a copy Of letter from Joint
Chairman Maply of thewar labor
board, reading in part as follows:
81 know that this dissatisfaction
with the wages fixed by the wire
board is much more acute and affects
a very large number Of people. The
war labor board. however, has no jur-
isdiction over the wages Of telegraph
and telephone employees, and has been
unable to- take any effective steps in
that field"
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Administration
TICKET WINS
Only One Labor Candidate Is
Elected at the Annual
School Election.

The administration" ticket. includ-
ing the names of Mrs. julius H.
Barnes, DR.. w. J. Eklund. F. D.
Knight and r. J. Coole. received the
Endorsement of local voters at the
annual school election last Saturday,
all four being elected directors with
large majorities.
A very light vote was cast, the
total being slightly over 1000. The
precincts in the eastern part of the
city polled their full strength, while
the downtown and western districts
showed general apathy in the election.
AS result the Labor ticket made an
erratic showing, and none of it's can
didates succeeded except Mr.. Coole,
who was unopposed.
The results Of the election follow:
For the three-year term: Mrs.
Julius H. Barnes, 4,85S; William J.
Eklund,. 4,484; Frederick D. knight,
1920; Mrs. Emil Erickson, 2,052;
John L. Morrison, 1.772; William E.
Towne, 1,648; John Goodwin, 935;
John c. Bush, 645.
For the one-year term: Robert J.
Coole, 5.694.
The new members will take office
on Aug. 2, when the board of educa-
ton will be reorgaMZed.
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Minimum WAGE IS
FIXED IN CALIFORNIA

SAN FRANCISCO, July "a. A
minimum wage Of $3.50 a week for
experienced women and minors en-
ployed in laundries and dry cleaning
establishments has been ordered by
the state industrial welfare commits
sion. Apprentices rates will be SO
a week for the first three months,
$12 for the second three months and
not less than $3.50 thereafter. Not
less than two-thirds of the women in
any establishment shall be paid less
than the minimum. Employees under
this scale cannot" work before 6 in
the morning or after 10 p. m. Sum-
day work is prohibited except where
different arrangements are made for
the sole purpose of providing some
other rest day.
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Minimum WAGE
Rates ARE FIXED
Wisconsin Industrial Commits
sion Orders y Cents an Hour
Paid TO Women Workers.

MADISON, Wis. July "a. - The
Wisconsin industrial commission has
ordered that the minimum wage for
experienced women and minor EN-
ployes over II years of age in this
state shall be 20 cents an hour.
The order provides for learning
period Of six months in all indus
tries. All minors under Is years Of
age must be paid not less than IS
cents, and between 16 and II years,
not less than 20 cents.
The number of employees in any es-
who receive wages below
% cents an hour, but not including the
indentured apprentices shall not ex-.
coed rs per cent .of.the total wozsen
and minors normally employed. No
learning period is recognized for a
seasonal industry. 8 Where board or
lodging is furnished by the employer
as part payment of wages, a reduction
in the wage minimum. of not more
than $3.50 a week for board and 81
for lodging is. permitted.
The commission was assisted by an
advisory wage board composed Of
representatives of employers, en-
ployes and the public. Over a year
ago the state federation of labor and
other organizations asked the state
commission to set a minimum wage
for women and minors. Since that
time, it is stated the commission has
been investigating the cost Of liv.
ing.
: The, order is a most sweeping on:
and applies to every working woman
and minor in the state, Even domes
tics. in private homes are included.
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STREET CAR men GET
new AGREEMENT

CINCINNATI, July 24.-The Street
Car Mems union has secured new
agreement which raises rates Of
three-months' platform men to As
cents an hour one year, 48 cents;
over one year, so cents. Barn mems
rates will range from 421z to So cents,
and other employees will be paid from
81 to 40 cents.
This union was organized six years
ago and since that. time wages for
platform men have advanced over so
per cent and for other employees over
100 per cent, with less hours and i'm
proved working conditions.
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REGULAR MEETING Of
49,: COUNCIL POSTPONED

Due to the fact that there was not
a quorum present, no council meeting
was held Monday afternoon. :, Mayor
Magney and Commissioners Voss and
Murnian are out Of the city and are
not expected back until the latter part
Of the week. A council meeting may
possibly be held Thursday, according
to Fred D. Ash, city, clerk. -
Mayor Magney and Commissioners
Voss are on their vacation, and Com
missioner Murpian is attending the
state Federation Of Labor convention
at: New Ulm, and. will return the lat
ter part. Of the week.
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LAWYERS ARE Warned
BY new YORK C0UR'

NEW YORK, July 24.-The appel
late division Of the supreme court ha
warned lawyers that they will be pun
ished il they attempted to collect cor1
pensation for injured workers o:
a $3.50 basis. -.
: The court says that any attemI,
to secure a larger fee than that pet
>mitted by the state compensated
commission. IL improper. unethicaj
and deserving disciplinary action"
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LAWRENCE textile.
. WORKERS GO ON STRIKE

LAWRENCE, Mass, July "a
About 1000 dressers. perchers and
slashtenders in the Wood, Washing
ton, Aver, Kunhardt, Uswoco, Bright
wood and Stevens mills went out on
strike on Saturday, demanding an in
crease of rs per cent in wages and
recognition Of their union.
Representatives Of these crafts
called upon the mill agents and pre-
sented their demands, and after sew
eral days had passed without any
word from the mill men, the workers
went out on strike.
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WIRE CONTROL TO END.

WASHINGTON, July 24.-Govern-
ment control of telegraph and ~tele-
phone lines will end on July 81, when
these properties will be returned to
signed by the President. Present
their owners. according Ito q bill
rates will be maintained by: the COM
panies for four. months after they re-
gain control unless changes are made
by state commissions during that PEE
Rod. .'.s 81
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TRANSFERS WIN STRIKE.

NEW YORK, July "a. - Produce
merchants have reached an agreement
with their striking teamsters. chauf-
feurs', and po1ters. Hours are res
.duced and q sfnele-team driver will
be. paid $2S week and 500 for.
double team. Porters will be paid
$40 q, week.
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TEXTILE WORKERS UNITE.

MARTINsBURG, w. Va, July a.
Textile workers at this place have Or
ganized and affiliated with the United
Textile Workers. # n y. Ia,
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FEDERAL EMPLOYEES UNITE.

WASHINGTON, July 24.-Officers
of the National Federation of Federal
Employees report that new locals have
been formed in Dover and Wharton.
N. j., and Boise, Idaho.
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SECURE 44-HOUR WEEK.

ATLANTA, July 24-The building
trades council has signed 44-hour
agreement with large contractors in
this city. Wage increases are in
cluded.
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QUIET IN LABOR CIRCLES.

The past week has been unusually
quiet in local labor circles because of
the attendance Of many officials Of
organizations at the Thirty
annual convention of the State Fed
Grafton of Labor at New Ulm.
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BI4ACKSMTTHS:J JOIN PROTEST.
A resolution. was filed with the city
clerk Monday morning by the Black
smiths union asking for the repeal
Of Ordinances No. HOS, which provides
for the dual water system.
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had connected it with the man OF
whom he was in search. the affair
might have terminated differently
than 1t did.
Come in" said Mr.. Angel in a
weak little voice.
Jack Williams strobe into the office
and stood with arms akimbo, glaring
down, furiously at the occupant OF
the chair who retained his reclining
posture.
"Looka here!" roared Jack. "Ivl
been wanting to see you for some
months. I'm not going to say much.
but l figure on acting aplenty. You're
engaged to my sister, and l hereby
announce to the world that there isn't
any shrimp going to marry her. A
mans got to be strong and husky, and
able to take care of himself and her.
If you can do it, you have my con-
sent; otherwise-you quit, see?"
II believe l comprehend" respond
ed Mr.. Angel, removing his feet from
the ds4k and emptying his pipe, and
folding the paper neatly on the desk!
"Will you kindly step into the next
room?"?
Shortly after the evening meal 10.
sephine was reading the same book
and eating from different box of
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to tell him. "And now-was that IN
fernal villain manor a woman?"
who bought the candy-a man or q
woman? That's easy to find out"
said one Of the detectives.
mo- it will be hard to find out"
broke in, because Oliver sells hun
dreds of those boxes, every day. He
keeps them filled and wrapped, and all
ready for people who are in hurry.
At this the older of the detectives
came over and took chair by my side
Turning to Mrs. Chaplin, he said in his
smoothest voice:
Now, listen, nurse! Think before
you answer. How long was it from
the time Mrs Robert Lorimer handed
the child to you at the side door, to
the time you came back from the
Kitchen and found the baby with the
candy%
About half an hour" replied Mrs,
Chaplin.
"Mrs. Lorlmer!" the detective turn
cd on me sharply and most impolite
ly. had been thinking Of Bob, with
half of my mind. l had been seeing
him, at the moment, with Katherine
Miller. Was 1t any wonder that the
detectives sharp address made me
jump? And that, because I had lost
my poise, felt silly and turned red?
MRS, Lorimer!" that dreadful man
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chocolates, when her brother walked
into her presence.
Across one eyes was a bandage and
part of his hair was plastered to his
forehead with blood. Furthermore, he
limped.
Sis" he announced in a tried voice,
who do you think saw just few
hours ago."
He grinned rather sickly disclosing
the fact that three teeth that had been
accustomed to rest in his mouth were
missing.
His appearance sartled her, and she
sprang to her feet, all commsieration
for him.
"why-1 don't know, Pm sure" she
faltered. "Was-was 1t mule or an
automobile?"
Jack hung his head sheepishly.
Nope, neither one. 1t was the
shrimp; and I'm here to proclaim that
he has demonstrated his ability to-
look out for himself and for you, too.
"Why didn't you tell me he was a.
former featherwelght champion thu
United States, at present engaged in
the pleasant business of instructing
white hopes In the guetle art of box
ing?2
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/
On board the "Waytarer' the 9th,
Joan darling:
Your letter about 1.-THE little house
came like sudden cold. clean wind
out of a forest. 1t struck across my
feverish day, scattering my thoughts
making chaos of all my ambitious
plans.
was simple girl again in Bents-
Vile, wearing white frocks that my
mother made, adjoining my red hail
with bows of blue ribbon bought al
the Bee Hive Arcade, and quiVerine
with hope that Randy Lewis or some
Of the other boys would call on me In
the evening.
Letting all my deskful Of Mr.. Her
ron's work take cars Of itself, drop
ped my hands in my lap and thought
back-to those quiet evenings when
Randy did call Cor perhaps some Other
fellow and we'd sit on the side porch
and eat caramels and twang the banjo
or the ukeIele when talk lapsed. Sen
timental songs we'd sing sometimes
along with the popular ones. And
would always secretly hope my caller
would develop into THE man for me
And that there would be home fol
line like the darling place you describe
where you and Randy work together
and dream OF japanese tea gardens
aud nurseries.
oh, my dear Joan. how my hear
cries for the real things, the things
that count, and last forever married
love, true companionship, little chill
dren, and home.
Three months ago l started out IN
search OF the road to these. What
have got? Nothing but bubbles
dear! Beautiful, gay and unsubstan-
tial bubbles While you and
Randy are building life's real things
at which l shall nibble when you in
vite me to stay in one of those sweet
bedrooms next door to your nursery
Years ago In Bentsville before my
parents died, l was bored to extinc-
ton by the things had to do at home
I was sick Of ironing days, and OF set
ting tables and washing dishes and
tidying the sitting room. l hated to
dust. wasn't even interested much
in mothers garden.
used to dote on tales Of adventure
and always pictured myself travelling
over the world seeing strange places
knowing new and interesting people
Doing exciting things.
Well, here l am, doing very exciting
things-and longing with every fibre
of my being for home (which l once
thought PRISON. and some one in II
who will be to me what Randy will to
you What a wonderful hus-
band Randy will make you, dear! He
would make any woman happy whom
he truly loved. He will adore his
home and his babies.
All, well, 1t isn't for me. What's
the use OF dreaming. Work is my
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repeated. How long did it take you
to get home after you had turned the
child over to Mrs. Chapin?"
about half an hour" I said in any
thing but pleasing way, for his man
ner had made me unreasonably de-
fiant.
Isn't that a long time to take fol
such short walk, Mrs. Lorlmer?"
ut u.s." | said, but as l have told
you before, spent a lot of time
searching the shrubbery-"
For a ghost-which you never
caught?" The detective finished my
sentence for me.
Damn it-what are you driving at
Morrison?" asked daddy.
"Just-just details. In case the
baby should have been killed, you
know-by accident-or otherwise!"
Suppose you put off questioning
this young lady, Morrison" said dad
dy putting a very comforting arm
around me, and leading the way dow
the stairs.
1t wasn't until we had reached the
main hall, that I caught the import Of
Morrisorl's inquiries.
"Daddyw whispered. Daddy!
Did that awful man dare to imply
that l am concerned-in the abduc-
tlou?"
"steady-nOw my dear-steady!
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portion. Some women are born for
domestic lives and some must get
their domesticlty by reflection. Bust
ness success for me. Love, marriage
and motherhood for you.
l am in a black mood The cold
rain swapping against the car windows
reminds me that summer is gone. The
money l saved for this brave vaca-
ton has gone like the summer. am
dependent entirely now on my salary
from Mr.. Heron. 1t is ample, and
see myself being a stenographer OF
what the employment agencies call
"the most superior grade" to the end
OF the chapter.
BY the time I'm fifty I'll have
enough cash saved to buy mo a TWO
thousand dollar shanty somewhere on
the outskirts Of BentsVille, with an
old maids prim garden and basket
of kittens instead of a nursery,
Got to finish up Herron's mail now,
get into my peacock blue net gown and
dine with my captain of industry at the
Fontainebleu hotel. The railroad pres
ident and his cat wife are to be there
and fancy Heron wants to flaunt me
in their faces. I did demur but he
asked 1t "as favor" 1t is the first
favor he has asked, pray it will be
the last, DOROTHY.
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Daddy whispered back, patting my
hand
"And-what did he suggest-when
he said 'murder?'"
"All bunk, my child! Your nerves
are unstrung! Now, sit you down
there, my dear-and just relax and
rest-unt.l your husband comes back
Well have our little one safe and
sound-tomorrow--a: the least"
Then he tousled my hair-tor the
first time in weeks, but we couldn't
laugh about 1t, as we had been accus-
toned to do.
1t was eleven o'clock-time for Bob
to return. cuddled up on the dIvan
and waited for my husband. Chrys
took mother upstairs and put her to
bed. The detectives went away, all
except one, who sat by daddy's phone,
and smoked daddy's cigars, and told
daddy endless creepy stories.
The clock chimed th9 midnight hour
And still-my husband did not come!
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UNION

Union mem are interested in union
made shoes Each pair OF Barry
shoes made M T. D. Barry Co, Of
Brackton, Mass, has the union stamp
on It. All lasts ana feathers, Buy
early for fall. A few pairs of OK.
fords at 20 per cent discount. Smith
Shoe Store. S27 Main St-Adv,
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"You don't thlnk-our baby-was-
was murdered% Mrs. Chaplin whim-
pered as she finished her story.
Murdered" The word hurt my
ears.
"No! No, Mrs. Chapin!" Daddy fair
ly roared out the negative. felt that
he was, in a way, trying to reassure
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Remarkable Millinery Values
At Remarkably Little Prices

NF ILLINERY that's chic and charming is offered
IVl in our exceptional assortments Of 0sgood
Special Hats selling at the very modest price Of
$780, They come to us in great numbers from
leading New York creator who specializes in the
making of this one price line they easily represent
the fullest value obtainable anywhere within the
realm of good Millinery. When you look upon
these Hats. you will be surprised at the clever de-
signing, excellent materials such as are ordinarily
used in higher priced Hats, and the further fact
that only one of each style is offered. Real silk
Velvet (not velveteen) is used, many are trimmed
with ostrich, duvetyn and other better grade ma
terials, the Innings are good and all in all the Hats
are masterpieces Of workmanship at decidedly
interesting figure.
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himself as well as the poor nurse.
"As soon as you drowsed OFF, damned
stoundrel climbed into the room by
way of the balcony and put hanu
over the little ones mouth-and
skipped" said daddy who has a most
irritating way of telling the detec-
tives exactly what they are intending
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R0MANCES of a SUMNER GIRL
BY ZOE REcKLEY
Copyright, 1919, N. e. Az

Dorothy aged &C. spending The Lively Beach having saked
Job $500 savings the chance Of Du7g suitable husband during
II. L.rLn nar, In Innnh chin1
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-02
ROBBERS ASSAULT TAILOR
Man Shot in Daylight Attack ii
North Sixteenth Street Shop

Morris Iaffcrman. forty four years
old. was shot and beaten by tw" ne
grorS who attempted to rob his tailor
ing establishment at l2il North six
teeth street today.
I.affcrman is in St. .jos"ph' : lio>pi-
tai with bullet wound in his left arm
and severe bruises about the head and
body. He will recover. The negroes
escaped
Th" men entered the tailoring shop
shortly after 10 o'clock today and ask .
ed to be shown some suits of clothes.
Lnflcrmnn explained he did not have
any ready to wear clothing. lie said.
however. he had an old suit which he
would sell for 81.
\% Laticrman turned to show the
suit one Of the negroes grabbed him.
while the other beat him with the end
of revolver which he had drawn from
his pocket. \ Scufhc followed and the
tailor was shot in the arm.
The firing of the revolver attracted
the attention of patrolmon Hawkins
and Ravior. of the Nineteenth and Ok
ford streets station. The patrolmcn ar
rived just aS the negroes were running
up Sixteenth street. and II passing troll
ley ear aided their escape.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-02
ART GIRLS TO STAR
IN CAMAC ST. CIRCUS
Parades Will Open Unique En-
tertainment Provided to
Boost Victory Loan

~ .-I.-,-l
a unique spring circus WIN Nv ''Ss' Ss.
IN gay. 'amac street tou"F anu ""'
urdaY IN turthcrance OF the '""n, 1T,
more IMAM loo ART s'uo'h'S' an sI,?'
Will participate IN ioh'E anu i"u.s',n W.,
costumes some OF 'h''" o''ns 'I"H a"
"nl'rhis OF tne forest IVY "'e i'oi,i
Sne III. ihilaaelphia School VI oeSisu io'
""nneh' nroaa ahu Masl'r s'r''s' ;,
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CURE FOR "PEEPUL'S" WOES
IN DOUGHTY DUMMY RAZOR
Pusyfooting Arabs Shamed by Still Getaway Of Radicals at
Musical Fund Hall hen Policeman Fondled Fake 4nnhlator

speaker takes the stand. Th" grim
negro patrOlman. and his night stick
and razor. however. remain at the foot
Of the stage.
As tn" men quietly file from the room
aud the demonstration that was to be
is not, Captain IIearn strides down the
aisle. speaks to the patrolman and ap-
propriatcS tho deadly weapon. He
orders the patrolman to report to the
station house at once. The negro sa =
mtcS and leaves with the others.
The Grin
But today the captain Smilingly up
holds his patrolman. ''lf we had 100
more like him. Bolshevism would die
in Il minute.' he declared. "IIc scared
off one speaker and l don't know how
many other radicals. They complained
to me about it in the hallway. llc is
to be commended. 1t was most dig
nifcd and orderly mccting-aftcr the
incident
What happened to the razor:' he
was asked.
The captain smiled aud reached into
his pocket. ''Iicre it is he said.
rendering it to his interviewer, One look
at the weapon was enough-it was
Il wooden stage razor with Il rubber
blade. No wonder the police bureau
is laughing today. -