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The sun., 1919-09-17
MACON POLICE AND
UNIONISM STANDPAT
Men Refuse to Give Up Organi-
cation and Continue to
Patrol Beats.
Special De.pe.cA TO THE SUI.


MACON, Ga, Sept. 16.-Union labor
appears to be on top in the fight to de-
unionize the police and fire departments
of this city. at the close Of the second
day Of the battle. But the fight is not
over. Many persons charged that poll
tics is behind the battle There is to
be Mayoralty election one week from
tomorrow, John T. Moore and Glen
Toole the latter the present Mayor. be-
ing the candidates. Neither candidate
has taken stand on the deunionizins
proposal.
The days developments in the fight to
deunionize the Macon police force car
be summed up in the following:
Warren Mcwilliams, police chief
former soldier Iand former Texan, re-
signed. Lieut. Martin Thompson, mem
Der of the union, succeeded to his place
Mcwilliams had been chief since Satur-
day.
Police continued to patrol their beats
and refused to turn In their cards OF
their clubs.
F1remen continued at their poSte, ue-
claring they will not strike and refus'
ing. 10 give up their cards They In
sist they will do their duty.
The Civil Service Commission asked
the City Council tonight to indorse thu
resolution for the deunionizing of thu
policemen and firemen's unions. Tit
Council refused to act, holding that thu
Civil Service Commission, composed o.
w. B. Chapman, Julian Urquhart ant
w. r. Evans, have full authority.
Chapman is retired business mai
and former Chief of Police, Urqdhart I
lawyer for the Federation of Trades. anC
Evans is a member of the carpenter
union at the Georgia Southern and Flor
ida Railroad shops.
The Civil Service Commissioners holt
the resolution Is imperative withou
Councils approval, hence the whole mat
ter is at a standstill.
Fire underwriters are Nthe third civil
| body to indorse the resolution adopte'
at mass meeting calling for the de
unionizing OF the two departments. The!
voted to-man the fire apparatus OF tn
city If the situation required such action
Four big textile mills of the city will
reopen tomorrow. The 1000 worker
who were on strike voted to return L
| work.
The sun., 1919-09-17
SHIPYARD LOCKOUT
LAID TO AGITATORS
Saturday Eight Hour Agree
ment Holds Until October.

statement issued yesterday by an
ofhcial Of one of the large ship build
ing plants in Brooklyn" declared union
agitators are to blame for the trouble
which resulted in the lockout of several
thousand shipyard workers who failed
10 show up for work last Saturday af-
ternoon. The statement said the men
mad signed an agreement whereby they
would receive half a days holiday each
week during June. July and August, but
would work eight hours on Saturday af-
Ter August This agreement, 1t was
said, does not expire until October /.
The men who were locked out held
meeting in a hall at Smith and Scher-
merhorn streets, Brooklyn, yesterday
morning. James Ps-.Marshall, business
a%ent Of the Machinists' Union, was
chairman, and told the men that a de-
mind for an increase in wages OF 20
per cent would be made on October
10 cover all classes of shipyard workers.
several Of the men present urged a gem
ersl strike in all shipyards, but Mar
snail advised against such step.
The sun., 1919-09-17
ASK MINERS TO AID STEEL MEN
.Mother" Jones and Fitzpatrick
Argue Against Deferring Strike.

CLEVELAND, Sept. 16.-John Fitzpat-
rick. chairman of the national commit
tee for organizing the iron and steel
workers, and Mother" Jones. the aged
mine workers representative, appealed
to the convention of the United Mine
Workers of America to-day to support
the steel workers in the projected steel
strike. Mother Jones argued opnly
against any postponement, telling the
miners to pay no attention to contrary
reports. because the strike would come
off as arranged next Monday. Recall
OF the strike call, she declared, would
wreck the confidence of the steel work.
ers in their organization.
Mr.. Fitzpatrick later declared himself
firmly opposed to postponement of the
wslkout beyond Monday as weakening
the chances of success.
One resolution to come up tomorrow
demands the resignation of Postmaster
General Burleson.
The sun., 1919-09-17
CASE AGAINST THE PACKERS.
Federal Action VIII Begin In
Chicago To-day.

CHICAGO, Sept. 16.-The Governments
case against the Big Five" packers for
alleged violation of the antitrust law
will begin here tomorrow with the pre-
sentation of a mass OF evidence to the
Federal Grand Jury. Isadore I. Kressel,
special attorney Tor the Government in
charge of the prosecution of the packers.
announced to-day he would present a re-
port of his Investigations into the opera
lions of the packing concerns.
Several hundred witnesses from every
section of the country are expected to
testify in the case.
The sun., 1919-09-17
German. Quit Coal Commission


BERLIN, Sept. 16.-German represen-
tatives have withdrawn from the Inter-
national Coal Commission because the
principles fixed by the commission for
the drafting of regulations regarding the
distribution of fuel are '1rreconcilable
with the agreements concluded at Ver-
sailles," according to statement issued
here.
The sun., 1919-09-17
Lynn. Mayor Warn. Police.

LYNN, Mass, Sept. 16.-Mayor Wal
ter H. Dreamer served notice on mem
bers of the police force to-day that affili-
alton with any outside organization
which advocated. allows, encourages or
sanctions desertion from duty" will be
regarded as sufficient cause for instant
dismissal. Members of the local force
have taken steps to form police union
and leaders claim more than so per
cent. of the patrolmen have joined
The sun., 1919-09-17

showed means OF shortening the hours
Of the members OF the Fire Department
IN this Commonwealth.
THE action of your department viii
materially assist in giving iremen the
support OF the public In whatever re-
quests they may make for increasing
their welfare. 1 wish to offer my con-
gratulations and. through you, my
thanks to the members of your depart
ment. The Government is perfectly Sc
cure in the hands of the people"
The sun., 1919-09-17
Gov. Coolidge Thanks Firemen.

In reply to the firemens statement
Gov Coolidge sent this letter tonight
to John r. Murphy Fire Commissioner (:
at is with a great deal of satisfaction
that am informed that the men Of
your department have taken precisely
the stand which am sure they and an
overwhelming preponderance of our citi-
zens would take in their decisions to
remain at their posts and perform their
duty of providing for the public safety.
The last session of the General Court
The sun., 1919-09-17

Boston feel much easier since II became
known that the firemen would not strike.
The sun., 1919-09-17
Secrecy of Ballot Urged.

Second Proposition-Secrecy of the
ballot shall be insured by adoption of
what is known as the Australian Bal
lot Law.
Third Proposition-No salary shall
be paid to any local union official dur
ing the tendency of a strike by his union.
Fourth Proposition-The President
Of the A. F. of L. shall have authority
to suspend any strike or oil strike by
proclamation whenever in his judgment
the welfare of the Government or people
Of the United States or of any State or
municipality requires such action.
Fifth Proposition-The President of
the United States shall, automatically
become a member of the A. F. of l..
without vote. and an advisory member of
the Executive Council without vote. ana
remain sucn during his term of office.
He shall have authority, by and with the
consent OF four members of the Execu-
tive Council, to proclaim the existence Of
a national emergency whenever. in his
judgment. such course is necessary to
protect the welfare of the Government
and people Of the United States, and by
authority of his proclamation he shall
have power to suspend specifically men
toned strikes until the period of the
National emergency has ended. The
President of the United States shall
officially state the terms under which the
strike or strikes shall be suspended, and
such terms shall be binding upon the
employers and employees involved. The
President and Executive Council shall
cooperate with the President of the
United States in reaching an agree
ment for enacting into law measures for
the punishment OF, violators of this pro-
vision.
sixth Proposition-No general strike
involving more than a single industry
and tending to cause hardship to the
public, shall be ordered by any authority
other than that of the Executive Council
of the A. F. of L. No general strike
In q single industry shall be ordered
without the unanimous endorsement OF
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-02-14

Saturday TO spend few days With Mrs.
Anderson s parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Harlander. 5ss ... ii
Olaf Larson attended meeting Of
the auditors Of the Farmers Shipping
association, at Little Falls, Monday. B
John Swanson and sister, Miss Eliza
beth, and Richard Anderson spent Sum
day evening with friends S. Darling. !
There was good attendance at the
Farmers Club meeting Friday evening.
After the business meeting supper
was served by the men which was much
enjoyed by all. It is hoped that every
one who can will join our club and at
tend the meetings and help make the
club a big success. 51s5. N.
August Anderson and Carl Nelson re-
turned Thursday evening from q few
days. visit at st. Cloud and st. Paul. I
Mrs. M. Schlax received a letter Mon
day from her son, Will, saying that he
is still confined to the Red Cross hospi-
tai at Nevers, France, where he was
taken in December suffering with the
influenza. He states he is getting the
best Of care, but hopes to be sent home
as soon as he is able to travel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Mcclure and Mrs.
Garon and son, Lew, of Clough, spent
Tuesday here at the home Of MI. and
Mrs. John Mcclure.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-02-14
GREEN PRAIRIE

r. Feb. IL Fern Messener returned
home Sunday from Moose Lake, where
he has been looking after his property
there for several weeks. -.....
Eugene Eckerson returned Thursday
from st. Cloud, where he had been Wis.
ting with relatives for several days.
Miss Bertha Larson spent Wednesday
and Thursday visiting with friends in
Little Falls.
John Pearson Of Little Falls was here
on business last week. - -
Lew Garon and John McChesney OF
Clough, were visitors here Sunday at
the Swanson home. -.
Olaf Larson and daughter, Miss Der.
tina, were Randall visitors Tuesday af'
ternoon.
Mr.. Chandler Of Randall, was a visi.
tor at the home Of Mike Schlax Wednes.
day.
Alfred Nauretz, who has been quite
sick the past week, is reported to be
improving now.
Miss Augusta Nelson, who is employ.
ed at Little Falls, was an over Sunday
visitor at her home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bjorklund and children
and Mrs. Bjorklund brother of
Clough, were guests at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. Carl Nelson, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arvid Anderson and
daughter, Irene, of Little Falls, came
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-02-14
CRITICISM BY PENROSE
DELAYS. REVENUE VOTE
Senator Warns Country Nears "6reak.
ing Point''-Flays "Extrava-
qance" of Congress.

Washington, Feb. 13.-F1nal action
on the conference report of the s..
900 ,O0O,O0 war revenue bill was de.
ferred by an early adjournment OF
the Senate in observance of the birth
day anniversary of Abraham Lincoln
This unexpected move came after
Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania,
senior Republican of the conferees,
had precipitated a general debate with
a three-hour attack on what he termed
extravaganza and waste Of appropria'
lions since the war began.
While promising the revenue meas.
ure his support, the Pennsylvania
senator said it taxed the country about
to- the breaking point and asserted
that the American people were
alarmed If not disguised by congress
sional appropriations
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-02-14

Thure eandersont helped Emil Olson
with wood-sawing Tuesday.
Mrs. Charley Anderson and Mrs. 20.
r. Carlson spent last Friday at the
home Of Mrs. Ole Lind. s..
Mrs. John Liljeblad and Mrs. a.
Gustafson were business callers at Gust
Nelson g, Tuesday. Mr.. Nelson now
lives on his new farm in Pike Greek. /.
VIM. E. Regnell is doing chores at
Herman Hanson's this week.
+ Herman Hanson and Miss Jennie
Lundberg of Pike Greek, are to be mar
ried today. The correspondents will
try and have some details about their
marriage in the next week 8 paper. It
is reported that they win make 2 we'd
ding trip up to Warwick, n. D., and
other points, before returning home.
We wish the young couple much joy and
happiness in their welded life.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-02-14
DESIRES SLICE OF GERMANY
BELGIUM SEEKS PROTECTION
FROM FUTURE INvAeloN.
international Experts Declare Allied
Powers Must Settle Two
Vital Problems.

Paris. Feb. 12.-Belgian peace
claims, before the supreme council
included q demand for the return to
Belgium Of territory held by Germany
I'm addition to request for free naviga'
!tion Of the Scheldt and the restitution
of certain territory held by the Dutch
The German district demanded are
Montjoie and Malmedy, just east Of
the present Belgian.German border
The population of these districts IL
lmainly Walloon and their possession
by Belgium, it was pointed out, would
deprive Germany of an outlet for q
new invasion of Belgium.
: The Allied powers, according to in
ternational experts, face these two vi
tai problems: ,
Imposition of sufficiently restrictive
measures Of Germany to remove any
possibility of her renewing the war.
Tempering the peace settlement
both as regards Germany and. Russia
to prevent these countries from enter
ing an alliance that 2would be a perma
nent menace to world peace.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-02-14
UNIONS SUPP ] PORTING 1 ] MINERS |! /
ACTION coMPLlcATEs STRIKE
SITUATION AT BUTTE.
smeItsrs at Anaconda and Great Falls
viii Close Unless Ore Pro-
- ~ ductions Resumes. :.

Butte. Mont, Feb. 13.- endorsement
by the Silver Bow Trades and Labor
assembly, and American Federation Of
Metal Mine workers union (independ-
ent) and Metal Mine Workers union
No. 800 Of the Industrial Workers Of
the World, has added much to the
complications Of the labor situation In
Butte. This development and the e1-
pected early closing Of the shelters at
Anaconda and Great Falls, which the
Anaconda Copper Mining company OH
cials say is inevitable, unless orc pro-
duction should resume Immediately,
broadens the field Of the labor eontro.
eersy: & s*'tt$ Il.
No American Federation of Labor
union yet has voted to strike in sym
patty with the miners. The electri-
clans, machinists, blacksmiths and
structural iron workers, afAltated with
the American Federation Of Labor.
have taken cognizance Of the strike,
voting against working for the mining
companies until the controversy with
the miners ia settled. =.
The engineers unions, the largest in
Butte, will meet to hear the report
OF the committee appointed to recon-.
mend what action the engineers should
take.
The arrival Of 4 machine gun detach.
ment from Camp Lewis. Major A. M.
Jones, commander Of the 44th Infantry
detachment In Butte. explained was in
compliance with his request for rein.
forcements. Soldiers now here, be.
cause of their lack Of numbers, have
been required to work long hours on
guard duty, he said.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-02-14
WANTS NEW MEXICAN POLICY
Senator Launches Movement for Pro
lection of Americans.

Washington, Feb. 18.-Reports Of
continued outrages in Mexico against
Americans prompted Senator J. H.
Lewis of Illinois, democratic whip of
the senate, to launch a movement to
strengthen the administrations Mexi-
can policy to an extent sufficient to
guarantee the safety of American lives
and property.
The Illinois senator introduced res
olution calling for the adoption OF
"such course as would be appropriate
for the United States government to
take that will make secure in Mexico,
under the present government, the
lives and property of Americans"
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-02-14
RANDALL

Feb. 12-Mrs. Fl. Lemnitz, who has
been seriously ill with pneumonia, is a
little better.
Theo. Denzil' 8 are moving onto the
Chas. Chandler farm.
Mr.. Chandler is moving his family
to North Dakota, where they. will make
their future home. Their many friends
wish them prosperity in their new
home.
The Randall Red Cross meets at the
home Of Mrs. Will Burt this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Kempenick are
visiting in Minneapolis.
The Chas. Chandler sale, Friday, was
well attended and everything brought
a good price despite the cold weather.
Miss .Elvik and Miss Wands were
Minneapolis visitors Saturday.
Albert Christianson sold his business
to Guy Slayer, who will take charge
Of the barber shop in the near future.
what he will do yet.
Tony Kempinick is reported as being
very low with pneumonia, at Sioux
City, Ia:
Glen Faucet resigned his position at
the Randall State bank to take up the
study Of dentistry. Miss Hilda Her.
um is assisting at the bank.
Miss Olga Olson spent a couple Of
days at the home Of her sister, Mrs.
Whippler, at Darling.
Miss Hazel Snow is employed at the
c. E. Chapman home.
/ Carl Nelson entertained his school
mates and teacher Tuesday evening in
honor Of his birthday. A delightful
time was passed by all.
DR.. Knight has an enclosed cab with
a stove in it to make his winter calls
in.
Several crows have been seen in and
around Randall lately$ Let US hope it
means an early spring g.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-02-14
Crew Of Lost Steamer Landed.

New York, Feb. 13.-The Norwegian.
American line steamship Bergensfjord,
which arrived here from Christiania,
brought home Capt. Peter Benin and
80 members Of the crew Of the Ameri.
can steamer Castalia, who were rescued
by the Bergensfjord January 10, when
their vessel was abandoned OF Sable
Island in q leaking condition. Three
OF those rescued died aboard the Der.
.gensfjord and were buried at sea, -Four uuuiI
other members Of the Castalia's crew
100 lot when 9 III boat pstzs1
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-02-14
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DARLING

! Feb. 12-Eric Thelander, who was
lick with the numps, is reported well
again,
Grandma Lind, who has been staying
FOR nearly two weeks at the home. OF
Mrs, r. Carlson, returned to her home
last Friday.
Mrs, John Carlson Of Cu1durm, spent
4 few days with her daughter, 'Margar
ct, at the John Regnell home, return
ing home on Wednesday,.
Walter Nelson is again attending
school, after week 8 sickness.
Albert Olson drove to Randall last
Sunday to meet the teacher, Mrs. Rose
Edwards, who spent the weekend at
her home in Little Falls. ,..-. 4.
Lawrence Nelson, who had the mis-
fortune to bump into tree, while coast
ing down hill, to skin part Of his face,
near the eye and kept him out OF school
for a few DAYS. He is now able to at
tend school again.
John w. Carlson drove up from Cu!-
drum one day last week for visit with
his daughters, Misses Margaret and
Lena Carlson, who are staying at the
Regnell home.
John B. Eystad and Herman Han
son were Little Falls shoppers Tuesday
Herman Matteson took load OF Pc.
~tatoes to Little Falls the first part OF
the week.
Herman Malm, who recently returned
home from France, has gone to Mime
apolis this week for visit with rela-
~tives.
Waite. and Albert Peters assisted
Louis Anderson haul home hay Tuesday,
from Mrs. Title Rendahl's. =.
Willie Regnen and Billie Boxen as
sisted A. G. Nelson put the roof boards
on his large new barn last Friday. Mr.
Nelson will have dandy barn when
complete. The work has all been done
this winter.
Miss Sigurd Thelander has been on
the sick list this week, so she has not
been able to attend school. We hope
to hear Of her early recovery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Carlson and SON.
Johnny, Miss Clara and Oscar Carlson
and Miss Francis Knight, all Of Cul'
drum, spent Sunday at John Regnell's
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-02-14
ROYALTON

CeO. 1o-OCCO fleCSmau returned
home Saturday. He has been with the
army in France since last summer and
is now honorably discharged
DR.. "A. M. Watson has sold his resi-
dence to Ben Cekala.
Mrs. Ed. Lakin has rented the Gil
bert cottage on Center street.
Miss Lila Logan returned Sunday
from Anoka, where she visited friends.
Emmerson Conner arrived Sunday
from Fort Worth, Tex, where he was
discharged from service.
Fred Estey Of st. Cloud, visited
friends in town Sunday. ~
Mrs. John Hudrof of Dixville has re-
turned from visit to Minneapolis.
Larrie Geer returned Monday from
Camp Grant, ILL.,, where he was in SER
vice. <4t..
Frank Pekarach of East Buchanan,
was business caller Monday.
A. G. Wilson and a crew Of men are
wrecking the old bridge, across the Mis-
sissippi river. sas.>s-.sl.
Harry Logan, Jr., has been confined
to the house since returning from
Camp Funston, Kan, week ago, with
assesses in the ears caused by cold.
John Dixon arrived Monday from
Camp Grant, Ill. t,%y@j
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Brockway Of Lady
smith, Wis, are visiting theaformer s
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. Brockway.
John Lasota has purchased the VIM.
Muncy, ST., farm.
Wallace McDougan returned to Fort
Smelling Monday, after a five-day fur
Tough at home. He is just recovering
from an attack Of rheumatism and has
been receiving treatment at Fort
Smelling since his return from France.
Mrs. Harry Logan entertained the
M. E. Aid Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. F. G. Noggle went to Big Lake
Sunday to visit friends.
Mr.. and Mrs: Laun Miller spent Sun
day at Rice: - -: .$5.1t Il
The sophomores entertained the high
school and faculty at Valentine party
Friday evening.
Howard Kinney, one Of the volun-
teer fremen met with an unfortunate
accident during the fire Sunday. He
was working on the roof and losing his
balance fell to the ground, breaking
his leg above the knee. He was taken
to the N. P. hospital at Brainerd, where
it was found necessary to take an K.
ray Of the break before the limb could
be set. ~ r.
Sunday morning about II O'Clock, it
was discovered that the Commercial no.
tel was on fire. The fire department
and volunteers quickly responded to the
call and were able to get the fire under
control. The roof is partially destroyed
and three bed rooms and their furnish.
ings badly damaged by fire and water.
The building was insured for S., 800. It
is one Of the Oldest buildings in the vii
lage, having been built il 1873 by Geo.
Newman for a general store. Later it
was owned by Mr.. sBoyce and VIM.
Lambert at different times. Since
then it has been very much enlarged;
installed with heating plant and other.
wise improved by its present proprietor,
Matt Newman, who has run. it for the
past 80 years or more. h .*. h.
The Ladies Guild met THURSDAY af.
ternoon with Mrs. A. G.. .Bouck and
Mrs. Cooper at the home Of Mr.. Bouek.