davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21
An Important Work

Perhaps in 10 department Of the State
government has there been greater in.
crease in work and expense than in the
department OF Labor and Industry.
much duplication Of effort and much that
is superfuous and unnecessary in this
department.
Not that ! would minimize its import
auce but | feel thai there is much tina;
can be dispensed with there which would
give an opportunity for increasing IT,
work i'm lines Of greater Importance. For
instance, believe that the Commissioner
Of Labor and Industry should have
broader powers in relation TO housing
problems, our larger communities can
take care Of themselves in these matters.
but throughout the state there are
places where people are living in fright
fully unsanitar, homes. surrounded by
conditions which make for bad health
and had citizenship. Esp acialiy Is this
true in some Industrial settlements
where families are compelled. in order
20 he near their employment, to live in
places which are unfit for human habi-
'ation. We ought to have the power to
help in this very important matter.
Foreis sn-born Patriots
rhis department should also be able
to give attention moro completely TO
helping our fOrcign-bIrn. Twenty pcr
cent Of foreign immigration comes to
Pennsylvania. When we enetred the
war, people WHO ulu not KNOW tnCln
looked on this great body Of foreign
norn people as menace. Their mistake
is nOU apparent, for we have found In
the hearts of the fOreign-born an unex-
pectcd depth of patriotism, keen appre-
citation Of the principles involved in the
war and II great eagerness 10 lake this
first opportunity 10 prove their devotion
TO their adopted country. Their sons
have gone in great numbers into the
army and navy. They have organized
among themselves and bought Liberty
Bonds in surprising amounts. and lin
mines, mills and factory, they have
worked patriot!cally and faithfully in
war industries.
AS an example of patriotic work they
have done throughout the Common
wealth. / may cite the fact that twenty
different races organized in Philadelphia
and tnok $50 .OOO. 900 of third and fourth
Liberty Bonds. We, who are native
born. have been slow to recognize the
great patriotic and industrial asset Penn
sylyania has in her foreign-born people,
Without them. We could not have deNel-
Oped our resources, They have acquired
homes, their children fill our public
schools their industry, their thrift, their
devotion to American principles, when
properly led. unite to make them "A great
asset in the future Of our state.
We propose. during this admiuistra-
ton. that the state Of Pennsylvania
shall get into closer touch with its for
egn born, that these people may realize
that the state is their friend, that they
are "A part of IT, and that il ChCgiShes
them and will protect them from those
who would impose upon them or cNp,o!t
them.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21
PARAGRAPHS WITH A PUNCH
FROM THE INAUGURAL ADDRESS

quickly triumphantly
problems pers, menacing
The this infection Solshevisn shall
Pennani public administration best of popular
backed
alert forceu and Godfearing public sentiment"
should
Legislature the adVisaDiity of a revision
so.le suitably without show regard in
substantial looking them practically
Few realize the stupndou charge which has imposed
Of
the Government
hundreds teachers
of $3l5 This living
e to
Il @ highways
"Penn place.
s;rdiy principal development
81 hope affirmative action regi
of
The
G Il citizenship"
regulating legislation There
of
the Constitutions better fa policy reduced legislative
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21
Our City Problems

our greatest city needs assistance In
the way OF developing and regulating
legislation. Many minds are now work
gent views are expressed. There seems
to be general agreement, however, upon
the essential points Of greater degree of
home rule within the limitation of the
present constitution. a better fiscal poI-
icy. II reduced legislative body to replace
the present unwieidiy bi-cameraI Coun-
ellis, and the absolute removal of the
forces of public safety from partisan
politics. 1t is to be hoped that the
various elements in the situation may
get together and that Philadelphia may
secure some much-needed changes in her
administrative organizal ion.
The mine-cave situation in Scranton
and Whereabouts is still menacing and II
an effective and satisfactory agreement
cannot be reached that will protect shis
splendid city and relieve her inhabi-
tants from the blight Of this incubus
upon the development Of their COM
nunity. the power Of The state must not
he Withheld in rCmedyng an intolerable
situation
For Port Development
Fortunate in having access TO the
three principal systems of water-bo?ne
commerce, Pennsylvania has not been so
fCrWard-lOoking as she might have been
in laying plans for the DEVELOPMENT cf
her ports on the Delaware. her lal;,,
harbor at Erie and her outlet in he
Pittsburgh district to the Mississippi
valley. May we not take some definite
steps to assist in making practical i'm
provements in all Of these directions .
With the demands Of the national gov
ernment upon our taXpaying powers
however these enterprises seem more
than ever TO be rlghtfully a concern Of
the nation.
Philadelphia draws much Of her trade
and hnds All outlet for her Increasing
population in the section of the state
of New Jersey close at hand ii is re-
markab,e that u bridge or tunnel has
not long since connected the great city
with the enviroEs separated from, il by
river but Onc-half mile wide Th.
State of MN Jersey has authorized a
participation in the building of bridge
and has provided a method for raising
the necessary funds to finance one-haif
Of the cost
We should meet this situation prom nj >
: ~ and. in conjunction with the city of
Philadelphia. should get ready to Join
in the undertaking. We can spare
enough out Of our current revenues to
bear the states proportion in what
might be made great memorial struc-
/ ture in honor of our brave soldiers and
sailors
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21
Prevention of Stock Swindling

The Federal bureau in charge or the
regulation of the issue Of securities
during the war has, in its report given
an estimate that over S200,O0o,000 ar,
annually abstracted from the people OF
the United States by means OF the sale
to the unsuspecting and inexperienced
of unsecured or fraudulent stocks snd
bonds. just now fsvorite plan of thy
promoters Of shady spehemes is TO off
10 trade Liberty Bonds for other
called securities promising a higher
tcrest return. Much of this kind L
business is going on in Pennsylvania
to the great harm of our people. This
disappointment and loss occasioned by
the inevitable failure OF these schemes
shakes the confidence of the victims in
all forms of investment discouragti
thrift and harms legitimate enterprise.
We should have a law giving the com.
missioner Of banking the power TO in
vestigatC and report upon all corpora
tiOns seeking to sell securities to our
people, and TO forbid the sale of any
stocks or bonds here without his au-
thOritN,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21
Simplifying Our Governmental
Organization

The development OF our public activl-
ties has been so rapid since the construc-
tion OF our present form or government
that our administrative departments
have been attached to the general frame
without much regard to symmetrical
STRUCTURE or efficient organization. Many
OfNhese departments overlap one another
in their supposed functions, WIN tne re-
suit that there is a lack Of system and
coordination and a duplication of effort
which II eXtravagant and inexcusable.
There Is a great deal OF lost motion IN
the operation Of the State government,
and there is a great opportunity Tor
saving money and getting better results
by consolidating and reorganizing some
of the departments. ! have some plans
in mind the details of which will he
communicated ~ the Legislature when
a complete study has been made. Among
those departments which / have particu-
larly in mind IL the Agricultural De-
rartment. which should be made more
closer to the people
Food production Is going to be more
important element In our public affairs
for the next few years than VI has ever
been. and Pennsylvanin with the best
markets in the world; is fortunately also
one Of the most favored agricultural
states, and should meet more complete
~ its own requirements. There is
wonderful field for helpful cooperation
with our farmers
Water Supply departments. with activ-
tiles naturally correlated should be COM
bined into one depa artment of conserva-
ton, with each Of the bureaus represent
ing the present departments co-ordnat-
ing and cooperating under direct con-
trol.
Praise for state Police
The Department Of state Police should
be a real crime preventing and criminal
detecting agency. with well equipped
headquarters at the capitai, which would
have complete records OF all felonies, and
q force Of experts who could be called
to the assistance Of the peace officers
Of every county in the state. There Is
little cooperation between the counties
, in police matters and. with the incom-
plete police organization and changing
officials In many of the counties, there
is no continuing authority charged with
the appreherS'"" Ot criminals and the
"ant'on of crime. The Department OF
state Police snuuId include the other
police or corrective agencies Of the State
which do not require an especially tech
nical force and the fire marshaIs work
might well he merged with it, I also
/ believe that the game and fish protective
force should be a part Of the State
COnStabularlN, and that men should he
selected for this work who could qualify
for service in the police in time OF
necessity.
The Department of Health. although
1t is already Il very cumbersome organ
ization and might be smpliied should
include the State Quarantine S>rvice.
II. indeed. thiss service is necessary IN
view of the provisions OF the Federal
Government for the same purpose.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21
New Humane Legislation

The important subjects or ola oeo
PENSIONS and insurance against sickness
VIII come before the Legislature In the
slape or reports from the commissions
a,ippolnled Two years ago to investigate
pennsNlNania. do not know yyhstha,
lhe WORK Of these commissions has pro.
ceeded far enough to enable them 10
maze definite recommendations. These
,ln.t,rS WIZ nave 10 be given close al,
losttht' TO a joint commission, which
could devise plans for welding them Into
a tangible relation with one another and
aI,, aneh nFlIS the whole subject up for in,
GG,,uS-on IN the states social urogran,
Ihe report Of the commission fo7. III !
Godilicnllon Of he banking laws viii ais
me awaited Wiih much intercst. This
az important subject, especially in VieI
y oI u,P srtat functions which the bankr
time. at 'n'a
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21
A Practical Need

We should have new classic geoiogi-
cal survey of the state of PennsylNa-
mia. The field work of the last survey
was principally made about thirty five
years ago. Meanwhile. geological sCi-
enCe has progressed more rapidly than
at any other period in its history. The
institution of Il new survey of Pennsyl-
vania will be regarded by all students
of philosophic and applied geology rs
happy omen. harmonious with the tenn
per and the needs Of the time.
This State has had two such surveys
the first laid down the broad lines of
geological structure and was of funda-
mental importance; the second Hlled in
many details. accumulated large store
Of informal ion gathered by many COM
pctent workers, but these details Of
know ledge were not vel, digeSted, and
whte It's reports We're multitudnOus
they are not inaptly compared TO the
scattered parts of 4 great mosaic. II
is long Since these activities in Penn
- INania ceased. while PENNSYLVANIA still
remains the storehOuse OF untold geoloEi-
cal wealth, not alone in the potential IL
ties Of the new mineral industries, but
in ITS unread chapters of the most im-
p.essive periods in geological history.
Many millions OF dollars have been in
vested elsewhere because of the lack Of
easily acquired information relative TO
our vast mineral resources. which might
have been employed to better advantage
here, y new survey should be good
investment for the State.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21
\ Council of Public Welfare

The council of national defense and
committee OF public safety should be
continued in a modified form to help in
meeting the problems Of peace. The
council of national defense Won the
conmenddtion of the officials at WASH
mgton, and was ranged as the best and
most efficient organization of the kind
in the whole country. 1t has developed
and given to the State many useful
agencies, and has brought into public
life many citizens who will add greatly
to our force of trained public servants.
Keep Welfare Council
These men and women should not be
allowed TO become disorganized and ther
usefulness lost to the State. The body
should lie continued as a council OF
public Welfare. and some of the lines
of duty which II has been handling as
war measures should be continued as
serNiceable adjuncts to the State gov
erninent in times Of peace. Certain OF
the agricultural, educational and con-
se"Nation plans OF the council should be
continued and enlarged, and the eycelj
lent system Of volunteer police which
has brought fine body of citizens into
touch with the authorities Throughout
tine state should be provided for as ,
permanent body.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21
The Federal Amendments

The amendment to the Federal Con-
stitution forbddng the manufacture
and sale of intoxicating liquors through
out the nation has become a part OF
the fundamental law of the land The
necessary three-fourths of all of the
States of the Union, whose Legislator
sat last year or organized early in this
wear. have already indicated their rati-
fcation. While Pennsylvania acton
upon the amendment does not now affect
the situation, insofar as the ultimate
result is concerned. ! hope that prompt
affirmative action may he taken by the
Legislature that Pennsylvania may not
be out line with the virtually unani-
nous sentiment Of her sister States in
the greatest and most far-reaChng self
disciplinary measure ever taken by any
nation in all history.
For WOman's Suffrage
The wonderful devotion, superb etii-
cheney and noble patriotism Of women
of Pennsylvania should bring them
prompt recognition Of their claim for
and inherent right to full citizenship.
If Congress shall submit an amendment
giving universal suffrage We should
promptly approve e. If Congress shall
not act favorably upon the matter n
resoi.' ion proposing state amendment
should be passed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21
Labor and Business

PENNSYLVANIA : labor has filled grand
place during the trying months through
which We have passed, Loyal. efficient.
rcsourcefui and enterprising, our work
ing men and women have stood by sturd-
ity and have been the principal factor in
the development OF the marvellous Indus
trial organization which has won the
war Of the ages, With the menace Of
autocracy gone forever, labor is just as
patriotically setting about the tasks Of
REIMBURSEMENT,
our American labor leadership Is a
great conservative force In world poll
ties today and has set itself firmly
against the efforts OF foreign propagan-
diSts to enlist its aid In social and po-
litlcal revolution. Our workers are
taking moro and more interest in the
affairs of their State and their nation
aud this is IS il should be. The progress
made during the war In the direction Of
social justice mast all be saved for
labor. IL win he a wonderful accom-
plshment il those representing us in the
epoch making conClaNes abroad may OBJ
tain general agreements as to hours Of
labor and working conditions throughout
the world, that our labor and our indus
try may be relieved Of the menace of
ver-Worked and in conditioned compe-
tion.
greater restriction of immigration,
especially from those countries In so
ciai turmoil must also he enacted TO
prevent an inrush OF undeslrables for
whom We are not now In position TO care.
The effort of the labor leaders to secure
such Legislation as will control the i'm
migration problem has my complete sup
port.
Prosperity Coming
With a protective tariff which will
enable our new industries 10 get started
and our old established ones 10 prosper,
with real governmental encouragement
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21
Conclusion

This is long message, and Vet IL
barely touched upon the things of
portance which should receive QUA
tent:on. These are times OF actionl
OF movement, and we. in this woI
tully blessed State must give the
that Is IN us TO promote the hapnI
ana welfare of our splendid people
! have called about me finely qua
citizens TO administer your goyernI
and TO direct the great work which
are here to do. I expect TO give INV
nest energies and my full attentiaI
the serious duties Of my Office aI
shall expect every servant of the
to do the same, and to Justify the
ana trust which you have shown Al
I ask your cooperation and YOUR Y
"rs for the state and for those WIFI
trying their best to serve YOU, III
language of that exalted patrioh
leader who for a generation stood,
square against all the evil windsl
blew and who lay down TO his I'd
rest only a few DAYS ago: This col
VIII not be a good place for anyI
W live In unless we make il IN
place for all of US 10 live in" N
That is what we shall try Ia
plish In Pennsylvania, and We WI
10 help us all the time. =
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21
Military Reorganization

In the absence of definite action b,
the | nlted States Government for the re-
establishment and reorganization of Il
army, II IS difficult 10 plan for the I
taIF establishment of the State.
PennsylNania reserve militia, howel
IS wei! organized and Well equipped
credit TO the State. its officers
us membership. This organizaf
should be strengthened and merged "
me National Guard when We come to
establish that organization. The "
dtrtul record Of our PENNSYLVANIA \
tionai Guard units in the greatest bait
w history IL source of pride to ey,
rnizen OF the state. The reorgani,
uon or the National Guard of Pepns
wanna must be undertaken as early
possible and the splendid trodifionsI
tnat historic force preserved for
glory of the STATE. our discharged So
alcf3 and former guardsmen must b,
IIHiltd 10 return to the service and ever,
tnort made to again build up our fore,
OF trained citizen soldiery
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21
)UL IN INAUGURAL ADDRESS SAYS EDUCATION AND HUMANE LAWS
WILL PROVE SJREST ANIIDOTE FOR BOSHEVM IN PENNSYLVAN

they have given to the Republic. There
VIII be many suggestions as to lcgisiL b
ton and many new things will be ad-
NanCed along this line We must wtnnow
these carefully and select the practical
and constructive
The several departments Of the State
government may do much in their va
r'ous benevolent activities TO help otne'
concrete plans must be put into operation
as wei, and our citizens, and especially
those who are employers. should see to IT
that the man who risked his all for our
country is given Warm-hCarted demon
stratton Of our grateful appreciation. The
state. as n great employer, should set
an example in this matter by prcferrinG
service.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21
Governor Urges Legislators to Put State
Ranks of Liquor Amendment
Ratifers
SAYS WOMEN HAVE WON RIGHT |
TO FULL CITIZENSHIP POWE]
Living Wage for Rural Teachers and Higher Stand
of Education Among Reforms Advocated in
Stirring Plea to Legislators

now enduring, / BELIEVE WE SHALL
HAVE A PERIOD OF GREAT PROS
PERITY AND CNPRECEDENTED
PROGRESS IN THIS COUNTRY DUR
ING THE NEXT FEW YEARS The
State and our municipalities should help
TO tide over the period of commercial
doubt and. by courageous undertakings
in the way of public improvements,
start the industrial revival
The Federal Government should release
Its stranRlehold upon private enterprise
and Withdraw its persistent and repress-
i've regulation of every commercial ac-
tivity, cut down it's oyergrown force Of
official nonprOducers. reduce It's appalling
expenditures to n normal basis, and save
some OF the billions taken from the peo-
pie in the most drastic taxes the world
has ever known, for use In domestic
works which will bring prosperity and
comfort to our own people.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21
New Executive in Harrisburg Speech, En-
presses Attitude on Big Questions of
Period After War
STATE MAY PAY ONE.ST\TH
OF NATIONS RUNNING COST
For Reconstruction at Home Before We Embark | pom
New International Adventures in the uncharted
Seas of Idealism

.t... ,-.. .......- s... . ..t.,
~. NY N'ui y o' .. .''uu III vhT' Nlou.u
LION as neaTiN - n'\ We, Ue iue
pIlHtIP'eS spvn NhI,u my CahuI'atN was
va u"HsuL "SS''o Pdr rI,Cu'aI.! u" S"G 10"
. 'aure ,,l','. no va. ut ,il aSaoy d'eT III
IHe EDNeIuihtn, lI"' am ,"o'' 'udH
= elTI We, CON N 'iNeu 'la' Hp.'i D. '"-"l''i 4 =
t.olt Sslu ~. w. t"cl''"H - '''' P''Pr'
49, 'o' ""' '''''"u''
To the members O' IN" tN" houses Of
ihc Legs sla'ure, whom lu'r; her" to-
day ln JOINT gathering for tu" frs, '!.ao
AT 'uS session, ud, ! say tnat. after
PARTICIPATING H> q u"nDc' IN iN.1ren
sessions or me General Assembly | have
nor nHI\ thorough appreriat ON bu'
complete RESPECT i"" the positions YOU
OCCUPY. the r"spuuS Utilities You assume
and me rights you possess. r. Is th"
uh'N Or The GONtruu" 80 recommend 10
inc .eG stature such measures as he
lnor deem necessary %" important THIS
uu'N ne may not disregard, shall feel
free 70 address YOU upon pubic matters
Whenever 1t seen, desirable tha' |
should do 50. and ! shall urge YOU" cou-
Sluerdtion OF and action upon matters
which are esstutia TO the program Of
progress and efficiency 80 which We are
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-21

Questions of lncomc

r...,...,.,,.ta - a.mo,l alone among
.n,, 3. I.,st. ,.
"l ul .N" ".h'r@ .. ''"r ' '''''- "'
"a, for state purposes upou rear ">."le.
l..,,. t-....s that NludirSl source Of Ir.blf,.
II. &C., ,......,
'''..' .i.''. I'. ''' i'''"H " '.N '''
hal ogbuI ls.uns. II j. 10, hr hoped mat
,H.i.. ,.,.t.r.nn ,l.t,. rc>,r nr disturbed. as
, t...,. ., ,...,,,...-..,,t..I ,.,. ..,.r.
'''''. ''. '.." .' 60
IalNu~ t.d homes. diCduN ""i'~ '.h''
rf,r III. share pr the burdens OF tavH-.uu.
p,...r,. .n,. mas, .a,,,l,,hie r.> .o,-
rn5uI. ,li,,. ~. in',ni,rs ..,I ond
'..,,-i =, ,,,,.' r,. inIr,nsf,inn If ;, +. prt
r... .yl,. personal ana corporate in
r,UNr. a. means Of pi"'hg "Ht the
r-. .a-rs ut the state, were 70 not Tor
f'r .W't" ions In OFT present '"H'..'I-
'.uu which NuU.u prevent the s.luluG q.
such laHrs w. 80" exemption "i S''''
.Hnau.- This same prov 'iSiun ll"'rN'S
''" ,4H.fau.6 upt a'''H Or i'" I"t'tli
Inheritance tdN. M aWeNdA"hi y" i.r
CONS. rr..ua .~ now before 'N" leg =
.aruyr HN.,pL permits of 'l" class ,''otpu
l.u grading OF SUBJECTS OF taxation. 'lG.
u "A Should Ur ld}ur3NI. d.'rN Npu. 'lu
.... auurpNcd ht 'In electors, Iupur'h0'
t .aNgr- ma. he made Ia oar 'tN ANS
U. rl, NsN' legislature,
q. .,..Ig sf,,n .r,lr fra most "a available
......... ,T re..,,,. nov, iu STINT t- f9 np
r,u. . "a ,.s.nga .u 1rr la, ur..1
,,.,...l .,.,, fd,. r,r. . return ln the S'ata
-, .,,r. ,r =. p u..rsnrl,i prouprr, ',>
r..'. o.. t.., .,..,rs auo tn, Stas, directed
.,.. .n.r...,In. nf r.iS tan aid a ner-
.,..r,...a,. ,f r.. lp,4I sum receive b.. In.