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Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-25
Sensational Gains by
Butcher WOrkmen

Chicago-One of the most sensa-
tional records in the history of the
trade union movement has been made
by the Amalgamated Meat Cutters
and Butcher Workmen since July 1917
At that time the unions member
ship was $500 with debt of over
$4,000 At the convention in that year
a dual organization was discontinued
and the butcher workmen, now united,
started on an organizing campaign,
aided by the A. F. of L., and its aftil-
late, the Chicago federation of labor.
In 18 months the membership has in
creased from $500 to 100000, collect
i've bargaining secured, and the work
day changed from 10 and IL hours to
eight hours, with extra pay for over
time. Wages have been increased
approximately so per cent, the total
amount being about $40,000,O0O.
These gains have been secured
through arbitration after the union
strengthened it's lines to the point
where a successful strike was posi-
BILE if living conditions were refused.
The Butcher Workman, official pa
per of this organization, makes the
following comment on these sky
rocket gains:
During this comparatively brief
space of time our international body
brought emancipation from virtual
slavery, more adequate wage, the
long denied opportunity for sufficient
rest and recreation and consequent
social and educational advancement" "
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-25

Wednesday night, while meeting
of the engineers union was in pro-
gress, word was received that Mr..
RhOads desired a conference, and
would be glad to meet the proper
representatives at the Arcade hotel.
Mr.. Smith accompanied by two Of
ficers of the Local, accordingly re-
paired to the hotel where they met
Manager RhOads and member of the
board of directors. After thorough
discussion of the situation MIR. RhOads
stated he was willing to accept the
proposed agreement, and he then
signed the new scale covering the
period from April IA, 1919 to May 1,
1920.
The situation at the plant of the
American Bottle Company remains
practically the same as last week.
The organized men are still out and
the company is employing strenuous
efforts to avoid complying with union
requirements and to secure unaffili-
ated licensed engineers to operate
their machinery.
Mr.. J. J. Smith, the national organ
izer, who is conducting the negOtla-
tiOns in Newark, in speaking of the
status of affairs Thursday morning
says:
superintendent Wharton is in a
bad fix, he is securing the state for
men, and in his efforts to secure
operators sometimes grossly misrep
resents the true state of affairs at
his factory; stating among other
things that no strike exists, and that
the men formerly operating his en-
gines became dissatisfied and just
quit. Special efforts to secure help
are being made in Columbus. An ad-
vertising campaign is on and head
quarters are maintained at which ap-
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-25
Lucky Wilbur

Wilbur Reedy of Thornville, drove
Maxwell car to Newark Monday
afternoon and spent the night at the
home of his brother-in-law on Ma
tional Drive. He parked his machine
out in the "big road" and was az
tonished next morning at finding it
missing. The particulars he learned
later at police headquarters. Some
one had notified the department that
an abandoned car was on the street,
and the cop who was sent to investi-
gate discovered it occupied by souse
sleeping off jag. The officer drove
his unconscious passenger to the city
prison, unloaded him and parked the
car in the patrol station yard where it
was later recovered by the owner.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-25

plicants may apply. Two men were
recently sent over from that city to
tackle the job. The superintendent
told them no labor troubles existed
and that his men had "just quit" He
agreed to their demands for wages
about 35 per cent greater than those
fixed by the new scale, but when in
formed by the Columbus boys that
they would consult with the local or
ganizatiOn before tackling the Job,
he shut up like clam and ended the
conference.
strenuous efforts are being made
in some of the Newark factories to
intimidate the men by dire threats
Of the consequences that would follow
if they would join the union. Other
employers, with the same object in
view, resort to taffy and barney.
Notwithstanding these facts the union
is constantly growing, new men join
ing almost every night.
"The underhand tactics pursued by
this company and some other en-
plOyers in Newark, come with ill
grace and are especially to be de-
plOred at this particular time; an era
OF reconstruction is In progress, and
feeling of good fellowship and har-
mOny is most desirable. Especially
is this the case during the time when
the government is sparing no effort
to cOnsummate the prompt and sue
cessful sale of the Victory Bonds.
Men working for starvation wages In
these days of sky-high living costs
find it hard enough to make both ends
meet, and to helm their government by
an investment in a coveted bond, no
matter how great the patriotic desire,
is simply physical impOssibility.
"The cOssack methods resOrted to
bv some of the Newark high and
mighty wOuld-be wage dictatOrs may
for time appear to triumph, but
will ultimately end in disaster and
their promoters will be buried beneath
the ruins of their blighted hopes be-
yOnd all chance of resurrection"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-25
Painters Raise Wages

Rockford, Ill.-A short strike by
Painters union No. GOT resulted in a
two-years' agreement and a wage in
crease of 10 cents an hour. The rate
is now, 70 cents.
Moline, Ill.-Local painters have Sc
cured a union-shop agreement and a
new minimum that advances rates to
rs cents an hour.
Chattanooga, Tenn.-The new wage
agreement of Painters union No. 226
increases wages from so to 65 cents
an hour. Sign painters have organ
lied 100 per cent and have secured a
new wage agreement.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-25
RefractOries Company

The Central Refractories Co., of
which George Hayden of Newark, is
president, has increased it's capitaliza-
ton from $4,000 to $1,5OO,OOO. The
main Offices will be in this city with
branches in Philadelphia, Chicago and
New York. The residence of the late
w. w. Neal, corner Church and Fifth
streets has been purchased and will
be remodeled and occupied by the
company which manufactures a high
grade fire brick, and will cover the
entire United States with its sales
force.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-25
Valuable War Record Book

can appreciation" is the title of a
valuable little booklet just issued by
George Hermann, the clothier In it
will be found number of maps and
much valuable information regarding
the battles participated in by the
American troops in the European war.
Space is also provided for remarks" "
and a mage is devoted to the personal
record of the individual soldier. The
information contained in this book is
of such character that will cause its
possessor to preserve it for future
reference.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-25
S731 For Tags

The sale of tags by the Twentieth
Century Club for the benefit of the
City Hospital last Saturday, realized
$731, which exceeded the sum raised
in the same manner last year. The
girls were on their job early and did
not cease their labors at the end of
eight hours, in fact they were on duty
until $50 in the evening. They de-
serve much credit for their efficient
work.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-25
Express Men Gain

Washington-Wage increases aver
aging about SIS month for approx
mately 10000 employees of the Ameri-
can Railway Express company has
been announced by Director General
of Railroads Hines. The increase rep
resents an advance of $25 month
above the wage scale in effect the
first of the year.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-25
Mrs. Sullivan Dies Suddenly

Mrs. Mary Sullivan, who has been
in apparently good health, was found
dead in bed at her home 81 Wildwood
avenue Sunday morning. Her death
was caused by leakage of the heart.
Her husband, Edward Sullivan, died
four months ago, and she is survived
by two sons and two daughters. The
funeral was held Wednesday morning
at St. Francis de Sales church and
interment was made in Mt. Calvary
cemetery.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-25
Smash Colour Week

Columbus, Ga. - While organized
textile workers have not secured the
48-hour week in this city they have
succeeded in smashing the 60-hour
week. The striking workers were
confronted with an offer to reduce
hours to- 55 per week or possibly to
stand long siege. They choose the
former plan and are confident that
with their union intact other gains
can be secured in the near future.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-25
Raise Wages 25 Per Cent

Chicago - Upholsterers' union No.
"a has raised wages 25 per cent and
is now arranging to secure the eight
hour day and a 44-hour week. On
the suggestion of the union, the Chi
cago federation of labor has favored
the organization of furniture trades
council which will include 10000
workers.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-25
Standard Oil Co. Buys Property

The Standard Oil Co. has purchased
the Graef property, corner West Main
and Fourth streets. and will at once
erect an attractive and up to date
filling station. The report that the
property on East Main and First sts.,
to be used for a similar purpose, had
been sold to the oil company is not
yet confirmed.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-25
City Increases Wages

An ordinance introduced by council
man Keyes last Monday night, and
passed under suspension of the
rules, raises the salary of the super
intendent of waterworks and electric
light plant to $175 per month";; the
chief engineer was boosted to $3.50
and the foreman of construction and
repair to S11O.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-25
Debate on Woman Suffrage

There will be a public debate on the
above question at the Star Hill school
house Friday evening, the 25th inst.
The speakers are M. R. Scott and Mac
Mossman on the affirmative and Geo.
Tavener and Bob Forgraves on the
negative. Everybody invited.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-25
To Change Heating Plant

The heating system of the court
house, which has proved inadequate
for some years, will be overhauled
and improved, and Tuesday afternoon
the contract was awarded to 0. D.
Holler, his bid being the lowest among
the number presented.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-25
ADDITIONAL LOCAL NEWS
Would Turn the Clock Back

A committee of Newark business
men and seven members of the Lick
ing county grange were signers to a
communication read at the council
meeting Monday evening asking that
body to intercede with the Interstate
Commerce Commission with a view
of placing Newark once again in the
central standard time zone.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-25
Establish New Rates

Lorain, Ohio-A strike of building
craftsmen in this city and surround
ing towns has been averted by Com
missioner A. L. Faulkner of the
United States department of labor
setting wage rates to the satisfaction
of the interested parties.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-25
Three Unions Unite

San Antonio, Texas - The three
locals of brewery workers, beer bott-
lers and beer drivers have merged
into one organization that will be
known as Cereal, Beverage and Soft
Drink Workers union No. 12.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-25
Win Eight-HOur Day

Dayton, Ohio-The Gem City Stove
company has conceded the eight-hour
day to it's striking metal polishers
and these employees have returned to
work.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-25
Butler in u. S.

Wagner August Butler, who was
released from duty in Battery B, 324th
F. A., on account of his mothers fatal
illness, arrived in New York last week
and is temporarily stationed at Camp
Mills.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-25
CITY NOTES
Child Bitten by Dog

A vicious dog attacked the three
year old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
lin Ward of $40 North Fourth street
Saturday. The child was bitten about
the face in a serious manner. DIR.
Legge cauterized the wounds and it
is belived no complications will follow.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-25
CITY NOTES
Visiting Daughter

Mrs. J. H. Dial and daughter Miss
Daisy, are visiting Mrs. Don Secrist
at Barton. Mrs. Secrist is daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Dial.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-25
Retail Clerks Unite

Everett, Wash.-Retail clerks in
this city have organized union with
over 100 charter. members. The women
clerks are the biggest Boosters" for
the new movement.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-25

Upon the recommendation of the
Finance Committee the city dads
unanimously adopted the new wage
scale presented by the stationary
engineers and fremen at Monday
evenings session of the city council.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-25

The Newark Ice and Cold Storage Company has signed
the new agreement and wage scale presented by the station
ary engineers and remen. and the fires started and
business resumed at this ourshng establishment Thursday
morning They consequently entitled to and should
ceive the support Of organized labor.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-25
LABOR'S PROGRESS
Advances Made and Better Conditions
Secured All Over the Country
Win 44-HOur Week

San Franciso - Machinists and
boiler makers have won their fight
for a 44-hour week.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-25
WAGE INCREASES
Gains in Wages Made by Organized
Labor Throughout the Nation
Win Three.Months, Strike

Seattle-Metal polishers employed
by the Lang stove company have
raised wages 40 cents day after a
strike.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-25
Differences Regarding the New Scale
Satisfactorily Adjusted
WARTHEN is STILL STUBBORN
Frantic Efforts to Secure Scab Work
men Are Unsuccessful

Members of Stationary Engineers and Firemens
Union Stand Fast in Their Demands and Are
Uninfluenced by Threats and Establishments
Union Constantly Growing Members
Added DaiIy---Outlook is Most Encouraging
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-03
Is YEARS AGO IN TOPEKA
From the columns OF
THE TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL

July 8. 1894.
There will be entertainment at all three
parks tomorrow: Garfield, City and Vine
wood, but the only place that is free to the
public is City park, where Old Abe camp,
S. of ". will celebrate, assisted by Battery
i, *. N. G. The following program has
been prepared: Music, 8 o'clock. Drill by
Sons of Veterans. Saber drill by Battery
b. Bar walking for prizes. Standing gun
drill, Battery B.. Music. u m. National
salute Al guns. Dinner 1 p. IN. Music.
Opening address by D. c. Tillotson. Music
Reading of Declaration of Independence.
Song, America, by ell, led by S. NJ. Wood.
Exhibition of gatling gun firing, 5000
rounds. Patriotic address. Song by quar-
tette. Address by o. E. Hungate. The
following races for prizes: Sack race. Fat
mans race. Potato race. Wheelbarrow
race. Climbing creased pole. 100 yard
dash. Pie and cake eating contests. Ex-
hibition firing gun drill, Battery B. Even
ing gun g O'Clock.
Misses Laura Davis of Newton, Lottie
Bowes, Leila SaXton, Minnie Davis, Jessie
Garwood, and Messrs. Gay Hagar, Harmon
Ryus, Frank Dinner. Rob Frampton and
Chas. Lagerstrom will spend the Fourth
at Spencer.
Mr.. Stormont has donated 81 900 in addi-
ton to the thousand already raised for the
First Presbyterian church to hduidate its
debt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-03
NOT SINGLE DEFICIT
Every State Institution Finished Fiscal
Year on Funds.


In spite of the warnings by Fred w.
Knapp, state auditor, to the effect that
several state institutions would be I'M
able to survive the recent fiscal year
without a deficit. all institutions fin
ished the year with money on hand.
James A. Kimball. state manager. as
serted that none of the institutions I'M
der the management of the state board
of administration suffered deficit for
the year ending June So
When Auditor Knapp wrote to Gov
ernor Allen and state board members
that deficits faced the institutions,
KimbalI and members of the board as
serted they would be. able to close.the
year without an overdraft. Several in
situations came thru the year by a
narrow margin, but no deficits were
encountered, Kimball states. In his
letter to the governor the state audi
tor suggested that relief to the insti-
tutions could come only thru special
legislative appropriations.
At the state penitentiary, Norton
tuberculosis sanitarium, State univer-
sity and home for feeble minded at
Winfield, there were but few funds
for current needs. By use of fee
funds and reserve supplies, however,
the various institutions closed the fis-
cal year with bills paid.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-03
MUST BUILD ROADS
County Commissioners Notified They
May Lose Federal Aid.

May Lose Federal Aid.
. Notices arc to be sent to county
commissioners to get busy on road
building. Approvals of federal aid is
sues to counties will be withdrawn, the
state highway commission declares,
unless immediate action is taken look
ing to contract letting and building
A number of counties have secured
federal aid orders for roads. Since
that time the road building cam
paigns stopped. The state commits
sion wants to keep road building in
terest at high point and has advised
county boards that they have just
thirty days in which to make a show
ing and retain appropriations.
Three division engineers have been
named by the state commission. They
are c. I. Phelps, eastern division: G.. G.
JONES' southern division; and L. P.
Scott, northern division. W. v. Buck
was elected assistant state engineer.
Division engineers will be in charge of
work in various counties in their dis
trictS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-03
ORDERS WAGE INCREASE
Harvest Hands To Get 60 Cents an
Hour Under Ruling.

wichita. July "A H. Lupfer. pres
ident Of the Kansas harvest labor con-
ference. has notified all county agents
to increase the standard scale of har-
vest field workers from so cents to
so cents an hour. It Is estimated TO-
900 men could be placed in fields at
Oora
Grand Forks herald., 1919-12-18
AT LEAST $500 IS
NEEDED BY HERALD
: SANTA CLAUS GIRL
WI6Y- ..

There IS now q trifse over one
hundred dollars in the fund
which has been turned in for the
Santa Claus Girls work Of
Christmas cheer.giving. and this
sum will have to be doubled at
least II all of the little kiddies ON
the Santa Claus Girls list, are to
be remembered on Christmas
day.
The time for making purchaa-
es for tho ldddies' Christmas Is
growing very short and It is ne
Nssary that the contributions
come in promptly, If they are to
he Of assistance in making the
little people happy on Christmas
day. There are many homes in
the city where Santa Clas prob
ably won't visit this year, and
where there will be fearful and
heart broken kiddics. without
amy gifts, and perhaps without
any food or warm clothes. These
are the homes that the Santa
Claus Girls have In mind w!,eH
they appeal for funds to hack
them in their work of distribute
ing Christmas cheer.
There is bigger list of kid
dies to remember this year, than
formerly, and they arc more in
need OF remembrance than ever
before. The Santa ClausA Girls
don't want to overlook any of
these children, when they are
distributing gifts, and Christmas
happiness, but 1t is going to take
q substantial amount OF funds to
make the necessary purchases.
Donations for the fund may be
sent toaThe Santa Claus Girls, in
care OF The Herald. and they
should he sent in promptly. In
addition to the donations already
acknowledged. these have come
to The Herald within the last
day or two:
Grand Forks herald., 1919-12-18
ADVERTISEMENT.
To Properly Treat
Obstinate Wrinkles

Particularly where wrinkles are long
ana deep. the massage devotee Is apt to
ian.. run too u. hard and too frequently. This
aggravates the wrinkled condition-just
the opposite result from that sought.
Better than massage, or anything else.
TOT the most obstinate wrinkles, as we'll
formula which you may readily avail
yourself Of, as you will have no DIM
Guilty IN procuring the commitments from
your druggist. It is this: One ounce ef
pint witch haxel. Bathe face. neck and
hands IN this. The effect IL really mar
velous, not only as to wrinklea. but also
IN csses OF ba&gy cheeks and chin. The
tending to relieve fatigue. Both the
witch hazel and tho aAxolite are Of
eaaseA aatasp1y Aasslas11 - the slEsa.
Grand Forks herald., 1919-12-18
MYSTIC CIRCLE MEETS.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Dec. 1s.-Late
one dark cold blustsy night; while
tho city Of Minneapolis slept warm
and snug in its bedA some thirty
young men, unheedful Of the hour or
tho elementa sat in a largo room
with their minds and attention pre-
occupied by a peculiar transformation
that was being enacted before their
eyes.
Tho objects Of transformaton were
five glasses Of water on table: and
the transformer. 4 short man, OF
about thirty, holding In his hand q
black rod. Az he tapped the brim Of
each glass, tho water was suddenly
transformed into beautiful, sparkling,
red wine.
No, it was not . secret. It was a
private entertainment given by the
Minneapolis Mystic Circle, q society
Of Minnesota magicians. Tho wine
maker was JeMe A. Neff. president o.
tho organization.
Money WAS produced By the hand
full; rabbits came into being out Of
nothing; gold nsh swan merrtly
around in large bowls PRODUCED from
\ the air. A night Of mystery indeed.
Others who entertained were: G. a
Carlson, saltwater. MINI; W ~ A
Ostby, G. A. II. Ostby, p. A. Langley
lsecretAry, and G. p. Pentx al d
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Grand Forks herald., 1919-12-18
The Hunter Is Gipen
At Conuocation Today

The last convocation exercises to
be- held at the state university this
year were given this morning at the
new armory and proved decidedly at
tractive. The program which has
been given q number OF times was
new to the university faculty and
students and met with general favor
by all who heard it.
Tho prose poem ''The Hunter" BY
Olive Shriner. was read by Miss
Beatrice Olson. Miss Lilah Sannes
was at the piano for the 'Melolog' of
lnterpretative music. which George
Edwards, California composer. has
arranged exclusively for the poem.
Miss Olson, who has established a
reputation here as reader. received
a good deal Of favorable comment in
her work this morning. Her voice is
full and Of an'agreeabie quality, and
her Interpretation is marked with
sincerity and understanding. Giving
excellent support at the piano, Miss
Sannes brought out the lovely
harmonies and moods which follow
those Of the poem.
'"rnk Hunter was first presented
at the opening meeting Of the Thurs
cay Musical club at the First Meth
odist church on October 3. 1t was
later given in Fargo and the artists
taking part were awarded much
praise by the music patrons Of that
city.
Grand Forks herald., 1919-12-18

Miss nellie Martindale. head Of the
department Of physical education. at
the university, will leave this evening
enroute to her home in Lawrence,
Kans.. where she will visit over the
holidays. Miss Martindale plans to
vtsit in st. Paul enroute.
+ +
Mra Frank L Danforth Of Mime
apolis will come 70 Grand Forks the
last Of the week to spend Christmas
with her two daughters, Misses Aura
and Hazel Chaffee, who are attending
thS University here
= 4
Miss Ann Koehen Of Fargo who has
been the house guest of Misses Lii
ian ana Irene Valley At their home
| Lewis Boulevard for several days
returned TO Fargo last eysning.
H. 49,
A regular meeting of the High
School Student club will be held on
Friday afternoon At O'Clock in the
Guild hall. There il to ~ . Christ
mas program and all msmbers Of the
tol1h1An4-a1s1faA ~ Atfan III 81