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Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-12-26
SCHOOLS LOSING VALUE

Trenton, n. j. Expressing fear
that 100000 New Jersey school chill
dren may be victims Of a demoral-
lied and broken down educational
system" due to underpaid teachers,
Governor Runyon has called attention
of local boards of estimates to "the
gravity of the situation"
New Jersey, he said, faces the i'm
mediate prospect of closing schools or
drawing into the teaching profession
a still larger number Of those made
Quately trained and those without
special preparation for the work.
"If our children are to be taught
by incompetent teacherseor are not to
be taught at all, the end of American
democracy as we know it is in sight, "
the governor declared
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-12-26

Washington-The third special con-
ference Of national and international
trade union executive in the history
of the American Federation Of Of La
bor was held in this city December 13.
The meeting was called by the A. f..
of l.. executive council. Representa-
tives of the railroad brotherhoOds
were also present.
"The conference was called to con-
slider present-day problems. In the
declarations agreed to after an all
days session it was stated that:
"Autocratic, political and corporate
industrial and financial influences IN
our country have sought, and are
seeking, to infringe upon and limit
the fundamental rights Of the wage
earners guaranteed by the cOnstitu-
ton of the United States"
1t was declared that the right to
strike as a final means of enforcing
Justice from an autocratic control Of
industry must be maintained, and
that the autocratic attitude Of the
United States steel corporation and
it's subsidiaries "must give way to a
better understanding and relation,
and to secure the wage earners in
the exercise Of their rights and liber-
ties as free workers and citizens"
The conference demanded that en-
plOyes in the government, state and
municipal service be not molested in
their right to join unions affiliated
with the A. F. of L.
Government by injunction was de-
nounced as ga revolutionary measure
which substitutes government by ju-
dicial discretion or bias for govern
ment by law" and "destroys the very
! foundations of our free institutions
The Cummins anti-strike plan anc
similar proposed legislation was de
clared to be vicious in character anc
an attempt to establish by Legislation
involuntary servitude.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-12-26

world needs things for use and that
standards Of life can improve only as
production for use and consumption
increases. Labor is anxious to. work
out better methods for industry and
demands it be assured that increased
productivity will be used for service
and not alone for profits.
Eve hold that the organization of
wage eaIners into trade unions and
the establishment of collective bar
gaining are the first steps toward the
proper development of our industrial
machinery for service"
The conference demanded that con-
troll over credit should be taken from
fnanciers and vested in a public
agency that would administer this
power as a public trust in the inter-
ests of all the people.
"Credit is the life blood of modern
Business. At present under the con-
troll of private fnanciers it is admin
istered, not primarily to serve the
needs Of production, but the desire OF
/ financial agencies to levy toll upon
community activity as high at the
traffic will bear.
Credit is inherently social. 1t
should be accorded in proportion to
confidence in production possibilities.
I Credit as now administered does not
serve industry, but burdens it. 1t in
creases unearned incomes. 1t is the
center of the malevolent forces that
corrupt the spirit and purpose of in
dustry"
Continuation of government admin
istration of the railroads for at least
two years after January l next was
favored "in order that a thorough test
may be made of governmental opera
ton under normal conditions"
The United States senate was called
upon to ratify the peace treaty.
'The issues herein enumerated re-
quire the action of our people upon
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-12-26

Election Of federal judges for terms
not exceeding six years was favored
Attention was called to the absence
of any reference in the convention
that drafted the federal constitution
to federal courts being empowered to
declare laws unconstitutional.
Antitrust legislation, said the con-
ference, has not only been interpreted
to outlaw trade unions, but it has
failed to protect the people against
"the outrageous Vaccinations Of
combinations and monopolies.'
"There is q widespread belief that
wages should be fixed on a cost of
living basis. This idea is pernicious
and intOlerable. 1t means putting
progress in chains and liberty in fet-
ters. 1t means fixing a standard of
living and a standard Of life and
liberty which must remain fixed.
Americas workers can not accept that
proposition"
Strong denial was made that wages
are responsible for present prices.
Responsibility for this condition was
charged to the imitation of money and
credits, to manufacturing, selling and
marketing profteers and to middle
men and spectators. The following
remedies We're proposed:
"The defation of currency, preven-
tion of boarding and unfair price
fixing, establishment of cooperative
movements operated under the Roch-
dale system, making accessible all in
come tax returns and dividend dec
larations as a direct and truthful
means Of revealing excessive costs
and profits.
"The ideal Of America should be the
organization Of industry for service
and not for profit alone. The stigma
Of disgrace should attach to every
person who profits unduly at the eX-
pense of his fellow men.
Labor is fully conscious that the
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-12-26
Workers Discuss and Act on Present-Day Problems

both the economic and political field, .
concludes these declarations.
eve urge that every practical ac-
tion be taken by the American Fed
Grafton of Labor, with the co-Opera-
ton Of all other organized bodies OF
workers, farmers and sympathetic
liberty-loving citizens Of the United
States, to carry into effect the prin-
ciples and purposes set forth in the
declarations of this conference"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-12-26
CarpenterS Gain

st. Louis, Mo. - Carpenters have
signed this wage agreement with their
organized employers: Carpenters and
mlllwrights, 81 an hour; carpenters
on tower work above 55 feet in height,
.$LlO; foremen, $1.1215. Apprentices,
first year, 35 per cent of journey
mems wages; second year, 45 per
cent; third year, so per cent; fourth
year 80 per cent.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-12-26
TailOrs Win Strike

Providence, R. 1.-The Journeymen
Tailors' union has won a 13-weeks'
strike for improved conditions. For
certain grades Of workers the union
won a complete victory and in the
other cases a compromise was affect
ed. Wages were increased all along
the line.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-12-26
Wnn Steel Strike

Wheeling, w. Va.-Employes of the
Wheeling Steel and Iron company
have returned to work, the company
agreeing to recognize collective bar
gaining and receive committees of
their employees. Other mills in this
district are tied up.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-12-26
Printers Raise Wages

observation-disclosures of the Typo
graphical union have negotiated
new wage rate of SAP a week for ma
chine operators employed on day work
IN newspapers and commercial shops.
The rate for night work is $40 a week
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-12-26
To Unite Workers

Cincinnati-Officers of the Inter-
national Union of United Brewery,
Flour, Cereal and Soft Drink Work
ers have started campaign in sew
elal Illinois and Iowa cities to organ
ize the corn products, starch, syrup
and cereal plants in the these local
tiles.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-12-26
Meat Cutters Gain

San Antonio, Texas - Organized
meat cutters have advanced a $25
weekly rate to $50, shortened hours
and abolished Sunday work.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-12-26

The union label is, indeed, the only
guarantee that the products of any
industry are fit to enter decent and
cleanly homes.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-12-26
WAGE INCREASES
Gains in Wages Made by Organized
Labor Throughout the Nation
ENGINEERS Raise Wares

Providence, r. l. Hosting en-
gineers have increased wages $5 a
week, reduced the work day one hour
and secured extra pay for overtime.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-12-26
Switchmen Unite

North Platt, Neb.-Switchmen at
this place have organized and affili-
ated with the Switchmen's Union Of
North America.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-12-26
LABOR'S PROGRESS
advances Made and Better Conditions
Secured All Over the Country
Blacksmiths Unite

Caldwell, Idaho-Blacksmiths have
organized and affiliated with the In
ternational Brotherhood of Black
smiths.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-12-26

Official Organ of Organized Labor
LOCAL VOICE OF THE AMERICAN
FEDERATION OF LABOR
Subscription price, $1.0O per year
Single copies cents
INVEST IN THRIFT STAMPS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-23
MANY WANT TO COME TO U. 8.
U. s. Consulate in London Has Many
Applications for Passports.

Correspondence Associated Press.1
London, Aug. 29.-The United States
consulate here has been veritable
Tower Of Babel this month. Cosmo-
politan London has been pouring a
varied array Of nationals in the
American gateway in England with
the single hope that they be allowed
to go to the United States. It's a
case of many knocking and few enter
ing, however.
No one Is allowed to go unless no
or she has u good reason for being in
the United States. The wealthy Brit
Usher who wishes to escape after war
conditions here and see country he
has heard so much about recently Is
in the same category as the Italian or
French waiter who wants to seek a
Job "out there" But If any one has
anything to sell-these cases are in
the great minority, however. as few
people in England save anything now
that is needed in the United States
or if they wish to go to purchase. they
are given every facility.
Every morning an hour or so before
the consulate opens, line OF aliens
forms. Often there are from seventy
| five to one hundred in the queque and
| more keep coming. An average OF
nine out Of ten will be disappointed
A British woman evidently OF means
and just as evidently lacking diplo-
macy made no attempt to conceal hel
irritation at standing in line an houl
and a half Her reason, she said. fol
wanting to go to the United States
was to visit some relatives.
! as your presence in the United
States necessary because Of the flnan
| cial condition Of your relatives" thu
| examiner asked her.
certainly not" rather haughtily.
"Then I cannot grant you vise."
The young examiner was then de
Iuged with threats, but it was OF M
avail. ~
The next applicant was an American
officer who also wished to get Wis
for a girl with him whom he said n
Intended to marry when they reached
the United States. Her type RAISED
in the mind of the examiner the ques
tion whether she would be gladly re
ceived by the mother Of the youn'
| man. Her case was held UP for ex
animation. The young officer doubt
/ less Is home, as he expected to sal
within few days, and the f1ancee ha
not presented herself again.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-23
CONTRACTOR DO NOT ANTlci
PATE STEEL STRIKE TO TIE
UP ACTIVITIES.
STEEL Fer BANK JOB
ALREADY IN TRANSIT
Rude Building steel Said to Be IN
Hands of Contractors, and Some Of
the Material For New St. Thomas
Hospital Addition Already 10 on the
Ground.

Foresight OF contractors in planning
for the possibility of n steel workers
strike probably will mean that build
ing activities in this city will not be
curtailed or delayed to any great ex-
tent as u result of the strike
Hodgson Bros, who have the con-
tract for the new Marshalltown State
Bank building, long ago bought. the
steel for the building, and Foreman
Perrinchief said today that the steel
was all in transit. I'VE are on Easy
street as far as steel goes" said Mr..
Perrinchief this morning. All the
trouble we will have will be the inabii-
ity Of the railroads to get the steel to
u.s."
Mr.. Perrinchief said he had tracers
out now trying to locate the cars, fol-
lowing the receipt of the bill OF lad
ing. AS matter of fact, however,
with the foundation for the building in.
the delay in shipment of the steel may
cause delay in proceeding with the
building.
Rude Steel in Hand.
According to word received from the
Des Moines Bridge and Iron Works by
the Rude Auto Company, the steel for
it's new building is in the hands OF
the contractor. The Rude company is
of the opinion that the Des Moines
firm has in it's possession sufficient
steel to care for the company's build
ing project.
Hospital Steel on Ground.
Lightner Bros, of Cedar Rapids, who
have the contract for the st. Thomas
hospital addition, have on the ground
here a great deal of the steel that is
to enter into the building. Sister
Josephine, mother superior of the Sis
tiers OF Mercy here, said this morning
that she did not know whether all OF
the steel was here or not, but that she
did not believe the building operations
would be delayed for lack of steel.
Local Concerns Well Stocked.
AS far as can be learned the stocks
of local concerns which use steel eX-
tensively, are pretty we'll stocked.
TIL largest consumer Of sheet steel in
the city is the Lennox Furnace Com
pany, and while 1t would be impossi-
Bile to store the amount required for
seasons business, the company has a
good sized stock on hand. If, however,
the strike of steel workers should be
prolonged over a period OF several
months, it would affect the company
later in the winter. This Is the COM
pany's busy season, and the factory
is being operated day and night.
The Marshalltown Trowel Works,
another large user Of both sheet ana
bar steel, has on hand a supply that
will last until March. The company
anticipates no trouble unless the
strike should spread to the workers in
the independent mills.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-23
TEACHERS INSTITUTE HERE.
County Institute to Be Held at Y. M
C, A. Oct. and 8.

C. e. Shut. county superintendent
Of schools, has arranged an institute
for rural and grade teachers of the
county, with the exception of those
from the city schools, which Is to be
held Oct. and at the Y. M. c. A.
All Of the teachers are required to at
tend the two-day institute, which opens
at $3.50 a. m. and closes at 4:45 p. m.
each day. A program Of study and
lectures has been planned for every
hour Of the meeting. ,n
This year the instructors will be
Aaron Palmer, superintendent of the
city schools; c. A. Fullerton, Iowa
State Teachers College, Cedar Fails;
J. f. Foster, state inspector secondary
schools Des Moines; ]. e. Stout. Cor
nell College, Mt. Vernon; Miss Blanche
Goudy, primary teacher, Mason City
Mrs. Mary Gregg, county home demon
stration agent, and Mr.. Shut. The
subjects to be taken up will include be
side the regular studies, high schoo
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-23
EAral Feed Orders
Scamp Postal Service
Shipments to Be Slow

That tho postal department has beer
,, swamped by orders for government ex'
cess foods. sold thru the local post OF
flee In August, and that there is nj
telling how long II will be before ,h'
postal service will make deliveries. II
shown In letter from r. $. Brauer
superintendent of the sixth postal dis.
trlot headquarters. Chicago, to AG'!ns
Postmaster Robert Il Johnson.
Tho local cfflce has received one
small shipment II being part OF the
orders filed the forenoon OF the firsl
day OF tho SALE II does not know
when any other shipments win DO ro'
ceivod. As the following letter TO the
local office indicates purchaser will not
expedite shipments by writing COM
plants TO the postal department. The
size OF tho flood of orders that the pos.
tai department Is trying to get from
under Is shown by tho statement thai
the Chicago district headquarters re-
ceivod orders for 100, 900. 900 pounds OF
the food
The letter follows:
Il am taking the liberty Of brlnginG
to your attention that the subscription
to our governments offer to the pub
lie to purchase surplus food. held and
contracted for by the war department
exceeds in extent all expectation and
the delivery will no doubt be somewhat
delayed because OF tho task OF assem-
bling, routing and transporting so large
a volume OF parcel post.
I'VE have completed transportation
arrangements and are employing every
means at our command to expedite
delivery. but at best there will be some
delay. Shipments will be made in the
order In which requests were received,
and as rapidly as delivery Is made by
the war department.
II am requesting that you inform the
public that the orders now on hand
for territory supplied by the Chicago
warehouse. amount to an aggregate of
100, 900, 900 pounds, and that shipments
have already begun.
IF there are delays beyond what
purchasers think reasonable, they
should exercise patience. Writing TO
the post office department will not ex-
pedite delivery, but will have a ten
dency to create additional delay. In
auiries should DO directed to the local
postmaster. Sincerely, r. 8. Brauer."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-23

Macauley's premature death In 1859
left his history Of England uncom-
pleted. Ill health interrupted the work
az early N 1859. Volume Nv OF the
earlier editions brought the work to
the time Of William III and ends with
the peace OF Ryswick In 1897. AZ es-
pressed on the title page, 1t was the
authors original intention to extend
the history from the accession OF
King James II down to time which rs
within tho memory OF men still livlns.'
In 1861 Lady Trevelyan, sister OF Lord
Macauley. edited the chapters OF his
unfinished history. which no left ut the
time Of his death. These were pub
lished rs Volume v of the early edi-
tions and contained also additional
notes to the four previous chapters.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-23
AZ tho Casino.

Added to the Sunday night program
at the Casino last night were Dog
Days" and the beach models appear
ing In person. Dog Days Is conf
cal picture showing the life OF the
beach models. Chuck Reisner, a fam
Gus comedian, was at his best, causing
much laughter by his capers on the
beach and In the water with the bath
ers. Games that are played on the
beaches were shown. together with
funny things done by Reisner. He
was q favorite with the beauties.
which proved rather unpleasant at
times for him. He proves to be the
hero at the end OF the picture, after
he swims out in the ocean and res
cues the heiress.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-23
WEDDING AT HAVERHILl.
Miss Emma Freese Becomes Bride OF
John P Steier


Rev. ]. A. DUPONT pastor OF the
Catholic church at Haverhill, officiated
at the marriage Of Miss Emma NJ.
F'reese to John P. Steier, which was
solemnized at Sis this morning at the
church. The couple was attended by
the groom's brother. Joseph Steier, as
best man. and by the brides sister,
Miss Mary F'reese, as bridesmaid. The
bride was dressed in white crepe me-
teor, and carried a shower bouquet Of
bride roses. Miss Freese wore rose
taffeta.
Following the ceremony three
course wedding breakfast was served
at the home Of the groom's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Nick Steier, by Mrs.
Steier and her daughter Mary. Mr..
and Mrs. Steier will leave this evening
for three weeks stay in Denver, and
after Oct. 20 will be at home on the
John F'reese farm, two miles northeast
of Haverhill.
In attendance from away were 2
brother of the groom, Nick Steier. and
sister. Miss Mary Steier. of Dubuque.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-23

yeast.-Hs's very providsns. -
know.
crimsonbeak--Has scmethtnB la!a
by for = rainy day. has hsf
YES. and for dry day. too."-xeoS
kers Statesman.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-23
"A M USE NJ EN- rs.
cass- Parker Rsohford Company Opens
Weeks Engagement at Odson,

Weoks CngngeWent AZ SosoV'
The Cass- Parker Rachfoni show
opened a weeks engagement Monday
night at the odeon, playing to a pack
ed house. Tho offering was the three
act comedy drama, zine Man From
Virginia." which was presented In a
way that pleased the audience Be
tween tho acts vaudeville numbers
were given by the members OF tho
company, and went over very we'll
The players are rather above tho
avera ge for stock companies playing
at popular prices in these days OF high
costs and the cast gave an nblc pre-
sentation OF the various characters OF
the story. Rather more than ordinary
local interest attaches to the company
because It Is owned by Mr.. Cass, OF
Waterloo; Herbert Parker, also Of that
city, but former Marshalltown man,
and James Rachford resident manager
OF the Odeon. The comany played under
canvas during the summer months and
was so successful that the owners plan
TO put out three companies under can
vas next summer.
ION the Mexican Border" will be
the bill tonight.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-23
THESE CAN BE SPARED.
U. s. Dry Law to Drive 1,5o0,0 900 For
eisners to Other Countries.


WASHINGTON. Sept. 23.-Prohibition
tors of the return of aliens to their
native countries from the United
States, according to a survey just
completed by the treasury department,
Estimates of the number that will
leave the United States vary from
$500, 600 to 5000, 900, 600.
Each emigrant will take back with
him, in addition to his own funds,
moneys Of from one to six friends or
neighbors for direct transmittal to
their relatives. An estimate by the
president Of the savings bank section
Of the American Bankers Association
says at least 100000 persons going
back will take $4,000, 000, 900.
Hans REG. chief Of the foreign
language division Of the treasury
department in his report said:
EARLY In February I completed a
survey Of the United States govern
ment Of the victory loan. l made II
clear to the various districts and par
ticularly to the chiefs Of the various
federal reserve districts. that one 'ol
the main dangers would be re -emigra.
ton. The survey showed there wouic
be re-emigration. 1t varied from g.
500 900 to 5000, 900. particularly apply
ing to the Slavic races and the Italians
Since that time I made another survey
1.-THE matter OF prohibition I find
big thing. I gained my Information
thru business houses and organlZa
tons, and 1t showed there will be from
$500, 900 to 1000, 900. mostly of the un
skilled laboring class. re-emigrating al
a consequence of national pohibition.
| Now it is almost a fact that TN
countries of Europe are planning t.
pass and are passing laws which vii
prevent emigration from their coun
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-23

IN Some italian canneries are pressing
fanatic seeds into cakes for feeding
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-23
In the Police Court.

Allen Arnold, who pleaded not guilty
to being drunk when arraigned in the
mayors court Sunday, was found
guilty when tried Monday night. He
was fined - and the costs.
p. w. Wright, an automobile tourist
of st. Louis, was fined IS and the costs
in the mayors court this forenoon for
obstructing traffic by leaving his car
too far from the curbing.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-23

tries for years 20 come. Besides. there
is before congress measure whore
by We would not welcome but prohibit
and forbid immigration. Under these
conditions. the demand for labor In
crcaslng and the supply decreasing. up
viii no tho wago.