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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-10-12
A Pioneer Newspaper
Woman in Japan

and answers departmental these
figure in the page under Miss
Kohashi's control.
She wrote up society events, edi-
torials, death notices; she had her
trials and triumphs, the same
every woman in a newspaper office
knows, and the latter always more
than made up for the former. She
missed one annoyance that those
who have charge of society news
have tasted with wry faces. 1t never
happens in Japan that an engage
ment is announced and some one
comes around to the Office the next
day to demand a retraction. Girls in
Japan are married to suit their
parents; the girl sees her future
husband two or three times before
the wedding day; the engagement is
never announced earlier than three
days before the wedding, for the
reason that most engagements are
not longer than three days. The
parents and the prospective groom
make all arrangements, and he
takes home his bride before the week
is out.
Naturally, the word Glove" does
not enter into the compact, and
there are many unhappy little
brides, failures of matrimonial life,
and many divorces.
1t is to bring about a change in
these customs that Miss Kohashi
will dedicate her life upon her re-
turn. Every effort an intelligent and
influential woman can make she will
make in an effort to save the women
of Japan from loveless marriages.
every few mans and girls get
marry with love-" she said, her eyes
flashing in indignation. II wish to
make change. l work to that end
when go back"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-10-12
By ELEANOR TAYLOR MARSH

HIRTY thousand women work
! ers in thirty three industries,
ranging from housemaids to
arsenal workers, are to be represent
ed at the first national industrial
conference called by the Y. w. C. A.
for October 20 TO % In Washing
ton.
The conference Is to take place
Just before that called by the
National Women's Trade Union
League and will discuss practically
the same problems-those affecting
women and children In industry.
The industrial work done by the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-10-12
Equality Stated
In Covenant

1t is believed by some persons that
one of the most important questions
facing the struggling organization
is the part Of women. The equality
of women is established in the cove
nant of the league in Paragraph 3
OF Article VII, which reads:
Cali positions under or in connec-
ton with the league, including the
secretariat, shall be open equally to
men and women"
This clause was not in the origi-
nal covenant, but was introduced by
Lord Robert Cecil and adopted by
the full commission Of the league of
nations as the result Of the efforts
Of a group Of Allied women at the
peace conference. Colonel House
and President Wilson, American
members Of the commission, gave
the principle their hearty support.
The point is the application of
this principle.
Of course, typists, stenographers
and private secretaries will be wom-
en- in most cases, and there are al
ready between forty and fifty en-
ployed. Miss Margaret F. Eliot, a
Radcliffe graduate, of Exeter, N. H.,
and Miss Helen Wichard, of Wash
ington, are the only American wom-
en- so far called in, and they are
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-10-12

appearance as we'll as in purpose,
stand for the bringing of gayety
and cheer into the lives Of the
workers."
The girls in each club can join
just as many classes and undertake
as many activities as they desire.
For most of the classes, or for the
use Of the gymnasium, a small fee
is charged. Membership in the club
itself is free and need not entail
even membership in the Y W. c. A.
Sometimes the club members want a
cafeteria, and one is opened, at
which good food may be obtained at
low price.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-10-12
Conducting a
Department of News

A few years later her success
brought her an offer from the
"Yomiuri Shimbun," the leading
paper in Toxic, and when Miss
Kohashi took charge of woman's
page on that paper it was the first
time in the history of Japan that so
much as an inch in a mans paper
had been devoted to the interest of
women. She is the first woman to
hold a position of authority in a
newspaper office in Japan.
The "Yomiuri Shimbun" is the
first newspaper published in Japan
"Yomiuri Shimbun," literally trans
lated, means "Reading-selling news
PAPER" so called because in the
early days of journalism in Japan
the man who could read stood on a
street corner and read the news out
loud to all who cared to hear. The
"Yomiuri Shimbun" is very con-
sentative. That it should be the
first to break down tradition and
establish a precedent by putting a
woman into a position Of authority
Is a most important straw in show
ing which way the wind is blow
ing the cherry blossoms.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-10-12

like blue rugs" it is explained, "they
have them. Sometimes there are
bowls Of goldfish and birds in the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-10-12
Daughter to Garry
On the Business

The decision is fraught with
great possibilities. No longer will
the king Of some great industry
stand disconsolate over the cradle
of his first-born and bemoan the
fact that it is not boy on whose
shoulders he can place the mantle
of commercial responsibility. I can
see him now gauging the broad
brow Of little Sylvia May, taking in
the potentialities Of bulldog jaw,
sizing up a rosebud mouth for a
promise of initiative and decisive
ness.
The course will offer to English
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-10-12
W0n1un's Place in
The League of Nations

confidential secretaries in the Office
of Raymond F. Fosdick, the princi.
pal American member of the proyi-
sional secretariat.
A Special Section
For Women
Aside from minor posts, no action
has been taken to enroll women in
the organization, but it is known
that women will be considered for
posts such as those dealing with
health and labor.
The question of a special woman.
section is also under consideration.
but the idea does not seem to meet
with favor among many of the wom-
en- who have fought for womens
rights in the past.
1T is only an excuse to be showed
into a corner" was the condemna-
ton Of a group Of labor women at
recent conference Of delegates
from about ninety-five British or.
CARNATIONS which met in London.
A resolution condemning the idea
came very near passing, but tho
question was left unsettled by a
resolution which called upon the Sec
retariat of the league to submit to
women's organizations any scheme
for a woman's bureau before its
adoption.
The secretariat is the permanent
body Of the league and will be es-
tablished at Geneva, the seat Of the
league. 1t is now proposed to d.
vide it into something like the fol-
lowing heads: Manufactures, legal,
education, press information, health,
political, economic, social, welfare,
labor and women (if women wish
it).
In World
Politics
The argument is that woman's
bureau would act as liaison be-
tween women's organizations and
the league. A woman's section could
serve to stir up the potential power
OF womanhood as factor in inter
national politics-a power which
might otherwise lie dormant, &C
cording to the bureau supporters.
OF course, women's problems will
be dealt with in other sections.
From all that we gather hero in
London men interested in the league
and so far responsible for 1t are
quite prepared to be guided by wom-
ems wishes as to whether or not
there shall be separate woman's
section of the secretariat. British
women's organizations have ap-
pointed standing national commit
tee to gather names of women
qualified for positions, which will be
sent as recommendation to the
British government and the league
of nations. They are wondering
what American women are going
to do.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-10-12
BY CONSTANCE DRExEL
r ONDON, Sept. 13.-"It is only
an excuse to shove US into

an excuse to shove US into a
corner and keep us out of the
really important work of the league
Of nations" seems to be a general
verdict of women over here as to
whether or not there should be a
special woman's section or bureau Of
the secretariat of the league.
In spite Of the fact that America
has not yet decided to become a
member of the new world organiza-
ton planned in the peace treaty,
quiet preparations have been going
on in London to set up its machin-
cry. London was selected as the
most convenient spot in which to
begin this task. The British govern
ment, which for some eighteen
months past has been making use of
Sunderland House, the residence
William X. Vanderbilt had erected
for his daughter, the Duchess of
Marlborough, placed this building at
the disposal Of the league. Two
other old buildings, formerly mems
clubs, at lit and 118 Piccadilly,
have also been added, and it is in
these three buildings that staff Of
about one hundred people are trying
to keep their heads above water un-
til the league is really launched on
its Way.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-10-12
Study as Well
As Play

Recreation, although one of the
chief purposes of the clubs, is by nc
means their only end, Study groups
in which topics of civic and indus
trial Importance are discussed are
one Of the chief features of the
clubs. Perhaps the city's need for
an additional playground will be
brought up at one meeting and con-
sideration given to it by the girl
members Of the club. The problems
Of the women in industry come in fol-
their full share of discussion.
Last summer the Industrial Com.
mittee Of the War Work Council OF
the Y. W c. A. prepared state
ment outlining what is called "Vita'
Problems of Today" recommended
for the consideration of the indus.
trial classes. In that statement II
said:
"The Y. W. C. A. is as obligated
to help the Government in maintain
ing labor standards as in safeguard
ing the social and moral health Of
the country"
Some Of the labor standards II
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-10-12
ustrial Recreation Clubs to Study Labor STANDARD

friends. They are attractively ar
ranged; in fact, one Of the objects
Of the Y. w. c. A. has been to make
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-10-12
Against Loveless
Marriages

The woman's page conducted by
Miss Kohashi is similar to that in
the New York papers. There are
discussions Of current events, a de-
partment devoted to recipes for cook
ing and another department devoted
to the latest way of embroidering a
Japanese garment; hygiene, best
ways for feeding the baby, questions
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-10-12
College Classes in
World Trade for
English Girls
BY ELEANOR X. MCDONNELL

her women for commerce. In
the trade war that began
almost before the armistice was
signed John Bull was made to
realize that not only his men but
his women as we'll would have to be
better equipped if he was to make
anything more than an empty pre-
tence of getting back his pre-war
claim Of being the most successful
international merchant.
AS a result Of pressure brought
by big business men the University
Of London has announced that
course in commerce has been care
fully mapped out and that women
as we'll as men are to be admitted.
The first degree of Bachelor of
Commerce is to be followed by the
higher one, M. ,C.-Master, or
Mistress. Of Commerce
Arizona republican., 1919-01-04
Planninu Laruer Actiuities

After year of comparative quiet the Mesa Commercial club is planning an active season of work during 1919. At the beginning of last year, the all absorbing question of the war with it's consequent suppression of civic pro motion work, caused the club to great ly reduce it's expenses and devote itself 10 such matters of detail as might be handled economically. Vera Johnson was selected as clerical secretary.
 Now Miss Johnson, feeling that the time has come for enlargement of the work, has notified President Bracket of her resignation 10 take effect at the end of the current year, February or earlier if d successor can be se- cured, and following the plan always kept in mind for the wars close, the directors will meet on Tuesday of next week to arrange for the annual meet ing. at which time will be discussed the future of the club. The concensus of opinion seems to be that a thorough ly equipped man should be employed. one who is fully familiar with the du- ties of the position. q room secured and all matters pertaining to the develop ment of this section, be actively pro noted. such questions as county diVi- sion. d bridge across the Salt River near Lehi, good roads, better rural mail service, and city and county advertis-
Arizona republican., 1919-01-04
STRIKE WHILE PEOPLE STARVE

NEW YORK, Jan. 3.-.(ew York freight handlers, whose strike was as signed b. regional railroad directors as one reason for including this port in the embargo place. today on the move ment of export freight into New York, Philadelphia and Boston, voted this af- ternoon to remain idle until the rail road adjustment board passed on their demands
 A representative of the federal food board appeared at the meeting at which the vote was taken and pleaded with the men for the publics sake" to place in transit perishables now on tnv citys docks, including food for the American army and the starving peu- pies of Europe. In reply, the men said that they were not for returning to work unless they went in a body.
Arizona republican., 1919-01-04
SAY COLD WAVE IS
 SOON TO BE BROKEN

CHICAGO, Jan. 3.-The cold wave will be broken by tomorrow night in the whole territory. west of the Mis- sisippi river the weather man said tonight. The eight below zero weather in Chicago today, when two deaths were attributed to the cold, was to be repeated tonight.
 Although no relief from the severity which reached such figures as 35 de- grees below zero in Mitchell S D., and a range Of from 15 to 22 degrees below in Nebraska, was believed possible tonight, the temperature is expected to start a slow climb tomorrow and by night to have reached more com fortable points in the western half of the country
Arizona republican., 1919-01-04
WHO FOLLOWS M'ADoo?

WASHINGTON, Jan 3.-President Wilson's probable selection of direc- tor general of railroads to succeed William G. McAdoo was still a matter of speculation and doubt tonight among officials here. Mir. McAdoo plans to leave for a vacation in California next Tuesday, and unless the president ca bles his appointment before then, the director general will continue to eX- ercise his functions
 The name of Winthrop M Daniels, chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission, figured today in specula- tion over the appointment of a new di- rector general, while Secretary Lane and Walter D. Hines assistant direc- tor general, are also frequently men toned in the discussions.
Arizona republican., 1919-01-04
b0Y SCOUT TnOOP E
 ORGANIZED IN TEMPE

TEMPE, Jan. 4.-Thursday evening at an enthusiastic meeting of % Temp. boys, an independent troop of the Boy Scouts was organized with Rev. E. n. Nicholson scout master and A. l.. Briggs. military instructor at the hign school assistant scout master. The To- cal scout committee consists of Ees. Rountree. E c. Whitcomb and w. F. Laird. A meeting will be held next Friday evening in the basement of the M. F. church to complete the organiza- tion. This fills long desired want in the boy life of Tempe and they are looking forward to many good times under the direction of their competent leaders
Arizona republican., 1919-01-04
GERMANS NOT STARVING

AMERICAN ARMY OF OCCUPA- TION, Thursday Jan. 2.-(By the Associated Press.) .)-According to es- inmates made by intelligence officers of the American Third army, after an investigation. it appears that in inc area occupied by the American troops the cities and towns have enough of most foods to last during the winter and the country districts have enough to carry them through the spring. The most critical shortage is in fats and milk. Sugar stocks have been ample until recently, but fresh supplies are not in sight, and the stock on hand will be exhausted in about six weeks.
 The country districts are much bet ter supplied with food and portion of this surplus finds its way to the veal thy class in the cities by means Of n- licit trading.
Arizona republican., 1919-01-04

simple reason that there is now no epidemic here. However Dr. Drane insists that great care should be exer- cised that there be no recurrence of the disease. All cases that may be developed will he strictly quarantined, and the public should cooperate heartily with the health department in maintaing the present satisfactory progress toward the entire elimination of the disease. The possibility of an increase in influenza cases is freely recognized, but unless the actual in crease appears there is no occasion for alarm.
Arizona republican., 1919-01-04
BIG SHIPPING RATE REDUCTION

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3-Reduction of from p to 30 per cent in existing freight rates from Atlantic ports to ports in South America Asia, Japan. Australia and Africa were announced tonight by J. H. Rosseter, director of operations of the shipping board, ef- fective for January and February loading
 MT. Rosseter said this reduction in rates had been authorized in order that the substantial amount of tonnage under the shipping board, which has been made available for commercial trades. could serve its greatest possi- ble usefulness to American exporters.
Arizona republican., 1919-01-04
San Francisco Cold Too

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 3.-There are no indications of an immediate break in the spell of cold weather now prevailing in California, the weather bureau announced tonight. Killing frosts were general throughout the state this morning and the forecast IS $ tpr equally heavy frosts tomorrow morning.
 Minimum temperatures today ranged from 90 to 36 degrees in the northern section of the state and 30 to AZ de- grees in Southern California
Arizona republican., 1919-01-04
Fruit Suffers on Coast

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 3.-The most serious damage to citrus crops in southern California since 1913 re- suited from the series of frosts be- ginning Christmas night, according to statement made tonight by E. C.
 Dezell acting general manager of the California Fruit Growers Exchange. It will be two weeks before the full extent of the damage can be deter mined with any accuracy, Dezelle said. The opinion was expressed by associates of Dezell nthe exchange that the damage by the frosts was not nearly as great as in 1913 as little per maneht injury had been done to trees
Arizona republican., 1919-01-04
Schools Gradually FiIIinq Up

The first day or so of the opening of the Mesa schools showed a greatly decreased attendance over the average Tor the past portion of the term. This Was occasioned in part doubtless to the rainy weather and in part to the desire of parents to await the results of the opening, upon the health situa- ton of the community. Now the pu- pills are beginning to return in num- bers and the work is being so system atlzed as to recover as much as pos sible of the lost time
Arizona republican., 1919-01-04
Baltic Situation Bad

COPENHAGENJan. 3.-A Riga dis patch to the Nissiche Zeitung of Berlin gives a pessimistic account of the sit nation in the Baltic provinces. The Bolsheviki, il is said. are well equipped with guns, ammunition and food, while the forces opopsing them are virtually without the very necessities Of life The German soldiers. the dispatch continues, refuse to fight and even those defending the railways are de- serting their posts, making an orderly retreat of the German troops impos- sible.
 The correspondent says tine Lithuans ians appear more interested in creat- ing a number of small, insignificant posts than in organizing a real defense against the invaders.
 It is reported in Berlin that 10000 German volunteers, well supplied with war materials. are on their way to the Baltic provinces.
Arizona republican., 1919-01-04
Church SeruiceS

The various churches will resume all their different services on Sunday. Sunday School at 10 o'clock, morning worship at II and evening service at E3O o'clock. At the morning service in the Congregational church the pas tor will present. "A Motto for 1919" anc in the evening will use for his subject Betting Ones Life There is a God
 At the NJ. E. church the Epwortn League will meet at o'clock and the preaching service at 7:45 o'clock.
Arizona republican., 1919-01-04
RUSSIA MET AGlIN;:
 WAR O|s BOLSHEV|k|

VLADNOSTOK, Jan. 1-By the Canadian Press s.)-Beginning the Rus sian new year. the kolchak govern ment removes the prohibition on man ufacture and sale of vodka The pro- hibition was imposed by former Car Nicholas.
 A license system will be adopted with high excise taxes to raise money to defray the cost of the new army.
 Millions of ruhles were raised by private subscription on December 51, army day. Mobilization of boys 19 and 20 years Of age and of officers has been ordered for January 15. 1919. X
Arizona republican., 1919-01-04
STORM HITS MEXICAN CROPS

MORALES. Ariz.. Jan. IA storm. said to be the worst in years, has ser lously damaged several thousand acres Of agricultural land with loss of partly matured crops in the state of Sinaloa, Mex, 1t was reported here today by re- turning Americans
 Telephone and telegraph connections south of Sonora were severed and it was reported that Washouts of bridges over the Fuerte river had halted traffic Nearly 900 carloads of tomatoes ready for shipment to the United States will be total loss, it was said, unless the lines are soon restored
Arizona republican., 1919-01-04
EXPORT EMBARGO TO
 BE ONLY TEMPORARY

WASHINGTON. Jan. 3.-Officials of She railroad administration tonight expressed confidence that the embargo on the movement of export freight into New York, Boston and Philadei- phia, imposed by regional officials, would prove only temporary.
 The general traffic situation was said to be excellent.
 The holiday season, labor ineffic- iency and accumulation of export freight for Boston. New York and Philadelphia were the reasons given for the embargo in telesrams notify ing the lines affected of the restrc- tions on loading.
Arizona republican., 1919-01-04
TO LOSE PART OF OFFICE

SANTA FEE, x. NJ. Jan. 3.-New Mexico has been created a separate internal revenue district and the rev enue office will be re-stablished here. from where it WIS removed to Phoenix. Arizona, several years ago. according to word received from Washington today. Adolph P. Hill, assistant sec retary of state until January l, has been appointed internal revenue col lectnr
Arizona republican., 1919-01-04
Allied Leaders Confer

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-General Poole, commander of the British forces at Archangel. has arrived at Ekater- inodar in southern Russia. according to cablesram received today by the Russian embassy from the Russian at Paris.
 Representatives of the Denikine sov- ernment and other groups of loyal Rus sians met General Poole at Ekaterino- dar for discussion of the campaign against the Bolshevilli.
Arizona republican., 1919-01-04
RESUME K. C. CAR SERVICE

KANSAS CITY, Jan. 3.-Resumption of night service on the street car sys- tenn tonight, the first since the strike of motormen and conductors. began December II, was accompanied by the explosion of q torpedo under a car shattering four windows. No one was injured and no other trouble was re- ported.
Arizona republican., 1919-01-04
Dates for Delivery of Cotton

January S-N. E. stewart. R. F. Shill, D. Hunter, M. T. Shultz, F. F.. kaigO.
 January 9-A. L. Cummings, R. Glib bons, F. T. Pomeroy, W. T. Clements. D. D. Jones'
 January 1O-G. $. Rogers. R. E. Bry- ant. W. J. Windsor J. D. MQxley, J. F. Berry.
Arizona republican., 1919-01-04
GULF STEAMER REFLOATED

PORT ARTHUR, Texas. Jan. 3.-The Sun steamship company steamer Santa Rita, which grounded on Trinity shoas December S1, was refloated this after noon and is proceeding to Sabine, ac- cording to reports here tonight The ship lost both anchors and her rudder was damaged by the high seas.