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Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-04
MACHINISTS No. 80

Licking Lodge No. 80, I. A. of NJ,
was called to order at 7 o'clock Tues
day evening by Pres. Church.
Minutes of last meeting were read
and approved, after which Cory Hall,
a roundhouse helper was initiated and
is now a member of No. 80.
The secretary read communications
as follows:
From w. J. McGee, secretary of
Federation No. 80, stating that the
Department of Railroad Employees,
A. F. of L. had instructed employees
to refuse to submit to any physical
examination for any purpose what
soever.
From the Shop Federation stating
that it was necessary to increase the
per capita tax in order to maintain
the organization. Hereafter the
charge will be 8 cents per member
per quarter. This is fine organiza-
tion and is productive of great bene-
fits to the craft.
A receipt for $50 contributed to the
building fund of the new home at
Washington was read.
On motion a communication was
sent to the GAINESVILLE B. & o. shop
men instructing them not to allow
helpers to do the work of machinists,
nor to permit one craftsman to do
the work of another.
Bros. F. C. Bailey, G. L. Smith and
Fred Pfeffer were appointed as juris-
dictional committee to look after the
work pertaining to each craft.
After heated discussion regarding
the change in time the matter was
referred to the Legislative Committee
Bro. Bert Howard, of the Sick Com
mittee, made the following report:
Tom Mclaughlin, returned to work;
Emil Eisert, would be glad to have
the brothers call on him; George Tur-
man, improving.
Under the head of brother out of
work and positions vacant it was
stated that the American Motor Truck
company wanted 200 machine men.
John Bush.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-04
Notes

Bro. Bruce Mallonee sends the
Leader to his son over in France.
That's good idea Bruce, they see the
Leader on both sides of the world.
Pap Miller is going to subscribe for
the Leader. GOOD for you, Pap
C. E. Hall, of U. S. A .aeroplane
service, formerly with the pipe shop,
is back on furlough.
The welding of superheaters is to
be discontinued. When they leak
hereafter the ends are to be sewed,
rethreaded and new return bands
used. It's a little more work but it
will make a better job and lengthen
the use of the heater considerably.
There is only one thing wrong with
the picture of the workers of the
sheet metal department; there is one
face missing from the fold, Curtis
Fry went home to change clothes and
shave and did not get back in time.
(Too bad Curt.)
Leo Mallonee is back again after
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-04
Wages to be Graded
BURLESON ADVANCING SAYS A
TRADE UNIONIST
POstOffice Chief Now Admits That
Inadequate Wages are Paid in
His Department Which Will
Soon Be Equalized

Washington-In a letter to Secre-
tary of Labor Wilson, Postmaster
General Burleson says he's "fair" to
telephone and telegraph workers and
that the present turmoil in this serv-
ice is caused by a few "agitators."
The postal official also says that in
adequate wage rates in his depart
ment are being equalized as rapidly
as possible.
Secretary-Treasurer Flaherty of the
National Federation of Postal En-
ployes, makes this comment on the
letter:
Postal employees have won a most
unexpected victory, because they can
show that in Mr.. Burleson's seven
years as postmaster general he has
progressed to the point where he ac-
knowledges that there are inadequate
wage rates in his department. A
short time ago he was talking about
the high wages in his department and
NOA~ wig coo, III Ills ctIIuudl report,
that the postal worker was better off
than the soldier in European trenches.
Every 'agitator' will congratulate
Mr.. Burleson on his progress. The
postal chief, however, has poor
opinion of his subordinates when he
insinuates that few 'agitators' can
put a ring in their nose and lead
them around. Mr. Burleson himself
complimented these subordinates last
Christmas for their self sacrifice and
devotion to duty.
"The countless iberty-loving Amer
leans in all walks of life who have
objected to present policies of the
postoffice department should be hap
py to know that their protests are
bearing fruit in the most unexpected
places"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-04
Give Men a Voice
In Running Mines

London, England = In the interest
of the country the mine workers
should have an effective voice in the
direction of the mines is one of the
recommendations contained in a re-
port issued by the governments coal
investigating committee.
Other recommendations include
seven hours of work underground in
stead of eight, from July 16, and six
hours from July 13, 1921, subject to
the economic position of the industry.
The present system of ownership
and operation is condemned and a
substitute must be found either in
naturalization or unifcation, by ma
tional purchase or joint control, the
report says.
Wages, it is stated, should be ad
vanced 2 shillings per shift for mine
workers now under sliding scales and
l shilling advance for workers under
16 years of age.
A report by the miners represent
atives on the commission recommends
acceptance Of the miners demand for
an advance of 80 shillings a week,
six-hour day and naturalization of
the mines.
The present movement of miners
for improved conditions is backed by
the unions of railway workers and
transport workers, who have formed
triple alliance and made pledges to
act together.
A month ago industrial conditions
in England had a decidedly ominous
aspect, and while unrest is yet wide
spread there appears an increasing
tendency on all sides to discuss the
question. There does not appear to
be any group of influential employers
who assume an attitude that would
indicate they want to flight it out"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-04
AutOCratiC Bosses
Breed Revolution

Washington - The autocratic atti-
tude of men like J. Ogden Armour,
Chicago meat packer, breeds a revo-
lutionary spirit in this country, de-
clared A. F. of L. Secretary Frank
Morrison, in a statement on the strike
of Kansas City (Mo.) street car en-
ployes. On two occasions this COM
pany has refused to accept decisions
by the national war labor board and
it declines to deal collectively with
its $500 employees, who are now on
the streets. J. Ogden Armour holds
a majority of the stock of this COM
pany and Secretary Morrison said:
"This Kansas City situation illus
trates the position of the American
Federation of Labor on the question
of social unrest: That the cause of
this unrest must be removed, rather
than rely on legislation and deporta-
tions.
"Mr. Armour and his associates
bring joy to the heart of every be-
lever in revolutionary methods. The
revolutionist looks upon these busi-
ness men as his best propagandist, be-
cause their hostility to any form of
collective bargaining on the part of
the workers makes it unnecessary for
the revolutionist to prove his point
that constitutional methods are of no
avail.
"Mr. Armour, of course, would re-
sent the charge that he is developing
an unnecessary unrest in this country.
He and men of similar mind refuse to
see that whenever the American ideal
of orderly processes and elemental
right are replaced by autocracy, that
the revolutionist is handed his strong
est weapon-practical illustration.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-04
Printer is Law Maker
INTRODUCES AN ANTI-INJUNC-
TION MEASURE
Bill is FavOrably Reported by Conf
mittee of the Illinois Legisla-
ture and Will Probably
Become State Law

Springfield, Ill.-The committee on
judiciary of the Illinois house of rep
resentatives has made a favorable re-
port on the Soderstrom anti-injunc-
tion bill. The author of the bill-R. G..
Soderstrom-is a member of the
Streator Typographical union, and
was elected by nonpartisan move
ment of trade unionists and sympa-
thizers to replace a well-known reac-
tionary.
In urging the committee to favor
his bill, the printer lawmaker showed
thorough grasp of this judge-made
weapon that is so effectively used
against the workers. He declared
that trade unionists insist that the
injunction be used for purposes origi-
nally intended-where statutory law
does not apply. If properly used, he
said, the writ may be useful and ne
cessary. Trade unionists object when
it is used by judge in cases that can
be reached through statutory law,
that is denied workers by judge
who acts as law maker, judge and
executioner.
"In civil action" said Representa-
tive Soderstrom, "the amount should
not be greater than the proved dam
ages, but by injunction a man who
commits precisely the same offense
for which civil action is brought, is
punishable by fine or Imprisonment,
according to the discretion of the
court.
"In a criminal action the law speci-
fes the maximum punishment, but if
the same offense is committed in vio-
lation of temporary injunction, is
sued without hearing, or without
personal service, the punishment may
be whatever the judge decrees."
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-04

during the war are to be applied to
times of peace, the governing power
will be able to make freedom of speech
mockery.
Nothing is perfect, and no thinking
person would claim that our constitu-
tion, our law or our institutions should
not be changed and modified as time
goes on. 1t is of the first importance
to progress that there shall be free
discussion of all political and social
schemes that might result in change.
To say that we should take institu-
tions as they are, put on the lid and
refuse open discussion, would, of
course, mean that the present is good
enough and the future should be no
better. If it were wise to do it now,
it would have been equally wise in the
middle ages or any period of the
worlds history. Persecution and
witchcraft and depotism would then
be as common as in the dark ages.
When peace is finally declared the
first and most important act Of Con-
gress should be to take off the lid,
remove the restriction of free speech
and free press.
The policy of organized labor has
always been to allow the widest free
dom of debate. Organized labor is al
ways looking toward the future. It's
effort is to improve the conditions OF
those who need it most, change laws
and institutions wherever needful that
the common lot may be easier. This
cannot be done except by free debate.
Of all the people in the world, the
trade unionists are the last ones in
the world who can permit any per-
manent abridgement Of the freedom
of speech and the press. Organized
labor has always made itself clearly
understood upon this issue, which is
of the first importance to the develop
ment of individuals.
Our present laws, if enforced
against labor organizations and those
who desire social change, would result
either in sending most of the leaders
to Jail or in revolution. Of course,
they were never meant for any such
purpose. They were meant for the
war and the war only and the danger
is that people may forget their pur-
pose and let them linger to oDstruct
the world after the need is gone.
If under free, open discussion the
majority of the people in this country
want something they ought to have it.
If the world cannot stand up against
Bolshevism and meet it by free speech
and free press, then Bolshevism has
right to rule. 1t would then be time
to try it out and see if it can succeed.
To smother any opinion is at once
confession that it may be true and
thaC.i cannot be met by open discus
sion and fair argument. Our institu-
tions have cost too much to permit
them to be destroyed on account of
the war. 1t will not do to make war
fought for democracy result in auto
cracy. There can be no danger from
this if the question is understood and
the people act promptly to repeal war
legislation when the war is done.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-04

being on the sick list for several days.
Brothers, those of you who like la
Dor news, that is good honest news,
should subscribe for the Leader. You
get an honest report of everything
that labor is concerned in, and if there
is bill in congress that is detri-
mental. to labor you are warned in
time so you can use your influence to
head it off. That alone is oft times
worth more to you than the one dol
lar you pay for a whole years sub
scription. Besides that you will be
laying another stone in the foundation
of Unionism, a structure that must
not fall to the ground.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-04
Pattern Makers Gain

Washington-Buffalo IN. W pat
tern makers have secured a wage
award from the national war labor
board. In commercial shops rates are
increased Is per cent over rates paid
September Is last, with a minimum
of 81 an hour. The same increase
shall apply to manufacturing shops,
but the minimum in this case shall
be 90 cents. The award affects ID
large concerns.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-04

AFTER THE WAR
By Clarence Darrow

The prosecution of the war called
forth large amount of legislation.
In the main, these laws were such as
are usually passed in times of war.
The rules of war are not the same as
the rules of peace and neither with or
without the war is the conduct of
all people the same.
When a country is engaged in war
there is no time to doubt or argue.
The great mass of people is ordina-
rily with the government and while
they are fighting foreign enemies they
will not allow enemies at home to an
noy or harras them, or otherwise OBJ
struct such action as is necessary for
the protection Of the country. If the
mass Of people believe in the policy
of war they are always intolerant of
propaganda by words or writing that
is calculated to help the enemy or di-
vide their own ranks.
If the law takes no notice of it, the
people will prevent seditious language
without law. This was done repeat
edly during the war of the rebellion.
1t was common during the war of the
Revolution when the sympathizers
with England were mobbed, hanged
and forcibly driven from the country.
In the removal Of Vallandingham
from the North, as wise and as human
a President as Lincoln set the ex-
ample for this kind of action. The
first law of individuals and of nations
is self-preservation, and every means
will be taken to accomplish this result.
Much legislation has been passed
since our war began which seriously
interferes with the freedom of speech
and the press. Many men are now in
jail, some under long sentences, who
have been convicted of violating these
laws. No doubt a large number Of
these men were conscientious and
honestly did not believe in the war,
but an Individual who is attacked de-
fends himself without regard to the
question of whether his attacker is
conscientious or not. He may be In
sane, but this furnishes no reason for
permitting him to take life. A coun-
try likewise, in a state of war, is not
able to ask questions as to whether a
man conscientiously objects to a
course of policy, Or whether he SYM
pathizes with the enemy. He is ne
cessarily judged by his words and
acts, for the first effort of the govern
ment is to preserve itself.
There can be little quarrel either in
logic or in law with this proposition.
1t is done by all people whether they
be monarchists, republicans or Boil
sheviki. In its last analysis it is the
law of self-preservation and nothing
else.
1t is perfectly obvious that laws
that are meant for the prosecution of
war may be the most mischievous in
times of peace. This country was
formed on the idea of broad religious
and political tolerance and wide
freedom of speech and the press. A
large part of our progress and well
fare in the past is due to this free
dom and tolerance. If laws passed
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-04
JOTTINGS FROM 552

Brothers, We are organized for the
sole purpose of protecting and better
ing our condition of labor, morally,
physically and financially. Yet some
will stand back and say eff it were
not for Bro. Blank l would attend re-
gularly. But he knows too much for
me-" Now, brothers, that is not
right, we are all liable to make a
mistake. Did not some great writer
say, "To err is human, to forgive di-
vine." That being the case why not,
if you think some brother is in the
wrong, go to him quietly and talk it
over with him?
Then there is another thing, and
that is our officers. Do you stop to
consider what load they have to
carry? / have belonged to some kind
of labor organization since June 16,
1888, when l joined the good old
Knights of Labor at Columbus, Ohio,
and l have been a union man ever
since. l have held every office that
exists in a local and know whereof
l speak. Did you ever think what a
Standing Committee has to do when
they take up a case for you or some
other brother? l have been in offices
where they have called me everything
from an angle worm to an anarchist,
and a man has to use his reasoning
powers or the bottom would drop out
of the bucket and spill all it's con-
tents.
The President has to listen to
petty quarrels among members, put
motions before the house on odd and
nonsensical resolutions, and give de-
cisions that are satisfactory to all.
When We find a man that can do this
we should elect him President for life
by acclamation. In his absence all
these duties devolve upon the Vice
President.
All the Financial Secretary has to
do is to take your money, hand you
back a little stamp or ticket and he
is done. Oh, No! he has not started
yet, he does all financial correspon-
dence, issues warrants on the treas
ury and reports at each meeting the
money taken in and the purposes for
which it was paid out. Try it once
if you think it's a snap.
The Treasurer also has his share
of work. He takes the locals money
to the bank, and if a bill comes in
for only one little red penny he has
to write check on that bank for it
so his books will balance, and if he
should make any mistake he has to
go down in his pocket to rectify it.
Now we have the Recording Secre-
tary. He has to keep record of
all transactions of each meeting, and
read and answer all correspondence,
so you see his job is not as easy as
most people suppose.
These FIVE officers exist in all
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-04
TWO MORE CALLED BY DEATH

Just as we go to press the deaths
of Edward Kibler, of Granville street,
the we'll known attorney, and Mrs.
Butler, wife of William Butler, Eddy
street, are are announced. Mr.. Kibler
has been in poor health for some time,
but his deoath was sudden and un-
expected. Mrs. Butler has been an
invalid for several years, but he i'm
mediate demise was not anticipated.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-04
CONDENSATION Gains

Jefferson City, Mo.-The house of
representatives has passed the work
mems compensation bill which is be-
ing urged by organized labor. Mis-
souri, is the one state north of the
Mason and Dixon line that has re-
fused, so far, to accept the principle
of workmen's compensation.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-04

unions, and the way it works in one
it is just about the same in all. So
come to the relief of your officers,
attend meetings regularly, pay up
your dues, don't be too eager to pass
judgement-you might be mistaken,
always be ready with glad hand and
a bright smile-it costs nothing, yet
they are often more valued than gold
in cases of adversity
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-04
OVERTIME

The people down at Washington
Are pulling quite a stunt,
They took old Father Time
And give him a hard thump;
But five o'clock is five o'clock,
And seven is still seven,
they pulled his hands around
And at nine it shows eleven.
Alfordson.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-04
Pass Women's Labor Law

Albany, N. Y.-The first labor law
passed by the present state legis-
lature provides for the creation of a
bureau of woman in industry in the
state department of labor. The bill
carries appropriations of $1,000 for a
chief, $500 for five investigators and
5000 for a stenographer.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-04
Boiler Makers Gain

Philadelphia-Boiler Makers union
No. 341 has advanced wages 10 cents
an hour for mechanics and helpers
employed in commercial shops in this
city and vicinity. The employers
were willing to advance the me-
chanics, but not the helpers. The
journeymen, however, refused to de-
sert their assistants.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-04
Carpenters Raise Wages

Meriden, Conn.-Wages have been
raised from so to 65 cents an hour
by Carpenters union No. 92O. The
signed agreement also calls for the
44-hour week, time and one-half for
overtime and double time for holi-
days.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-04
Teachers Organizing

San Diego, Cal.-Trade unionists
are discussing organization with pub
lie teachers in this city, many of whom
are agreed on the value of collective
action.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-04
Printers Raise Wages

Cleveland-Commercial shop mem
bers of the Typographical union have
raised wages from $27 to $50 a week.
This makes a total increase of SO a
week in one year.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-04
Retail Clerks Unite

Martins Ferry, Ohio-Retail Clerks
in this city have organized with sub
stantial number enrolled as charter
members.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-04
CEMENT STRIKE ENDS

New Castle, Pa.-The strike of 450
employees of the Lehigh Portland Ce-
ment company has been adjusted with
the aid of United States department
of labor conciliators.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-04
Reduce Work Day

Glens Falls, N. Y.-A dispute be-
tween the Adirondack power corpora
ton and it's electrical workers has
been ended. The employees won re-
duction in hours from IL to 8 per
day.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-04
WAGE INCREASES
Gains in Wages Made by Organized
Labor Throughout the Nation
Painters Raise Wages

Davenport, Iowa-Organized paint
ers in this city and in Rock Island and
Moline, ILL.,, have secured a union-shop
contract and a minimum wage of rs
cents an hour.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-04
COOpers Uniting

Little Rock, Ark.-Coopers in this
city are discussing trade unionism, and
a mass meeting called for this pur-
pose was attended by large number
of these workers.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-04
LABOR'S PROGRESS
Advances Made and Better Conditions
Secured All Over the Country
Trackmen Unite

Terre Haute, Ind.-Maintenance-of-
way men employed by the Pennsyl-
vania railroad have organized union
with membership of over 200.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-04

The best boost you can give the .
Leader is to patronize its advertisers.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-04
Pressmen Raise Wages

Columbus, Ga.-Printing pressmen
on cylinder machines have raised
wages $3.50 a week; cylinder feeders,
$3.50; and web pressmen, S3.75 to
$775.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-04-04

Muncie, Ind. - Organized printing
pressmen and feeders have secured
substantial increases.
The Elk Mountain pilot. [volume] (Irwin, (Ruby Camp), Gunnison County, Colo.) 1880-19??, 1919-10-02
Another disappointment

The Savings Organization of the
Tenth Federal Reserve District has
just been informed by the Treasury
Department that the Secretary of
War, deciding that hand grenades
converted into savings banks should
not be sent broadcast throughout the
country, has cancelled his arrange
ment to furnish grenades to the
Treasury Department.
Although more than 100000 of these
grenades have been sold to the banks
in the Tenth District, the children
who have entered into the savings
plan during their vacation. must con-
tent themselves with Certificates OF
Appreciation issued by the Treasury
Department for their services. These
Certificates are being prepared in
Washington and will be issued by the
Savings Organization.
The War Department gave its ap-
proval of the grenade distribution
several weeks ago. Its recent decision
comes as surprise but was evidently
made on account of complaints made
that the grenades might become a
menace to the safety of children and
families owing to the possibility of
again converting them into dangerous
weapons.