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Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-05
Indications Point to
Good Business for the
Franklin Company

Although production of Franklin
automobiles has been resumed only a
few weeks, reports from the factory
at Syracuse point to a rapid resump.
ton of trade in every part of the
country. There does not seem to be
any particular locality in which the
upward trend stands out above the
others as the agricultural sections of
the south and west are fully as &C
tive as the metropolitan centers and
manufacturing districts. At the
present time orders are being re-
ccived by the Franklin company at
a rate OF 100 per cent in excess of
the possible supply at present.
S. f. Alderman, Franklin sales
manager, has just concluded confer
ences with dealers at New York,
Boston, Syracuse, Chicago, Cleve-
land, and Minneapolis. at which the
feeling was universally one of con-
fidence in the future of the motor
trade. In Canada, the outlook for
Franklin business is most favorable
and is only waiting for the embargo
to be lifted to materialize.
An linking Of what may be expect
ed by the motor trade along export
lines is gained from the great in
crease of inquiries for Franklin cars
from foreign sources. w. lin the
last week or so. the Franklin COM
pany report representation being
sought by concerns in Bombay. In
dia; Havana, Cuba; San Sebastian,
Spain, and Dion, France. In this
same period, an export shipment of
limousine cars was made to Gallo,
Peru, this shipment including the
10Th car to be taken within nine
months by the Valparaiso, Chile,
dealer.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-05
Cadillac Company is
Unable to Make Cars
Enough for Demand

The speed with which the motor
car market has returned to a state
at least approximating pre-war con-
ditions is commented on in an In
terview with E. c. Howard, gen
eral sales manager of the Cadillac
Motor Car company.
"Our company was able to re-
sumo passenger car production on
a reasonably large scale almost at
once" Mr.. Howard says. we have
not yet reached the schedule we
were working on before the war.
But the fact that we are building
no less than 10 body styles shows
that we are issuing a line that is
exceptionally complete.
Even so, our dealers are finding
that they have more business than
they can care for. This condition
is not peculiar to any particular
section, but is general throughout
the dealer organization.
THE Cadillac company, as the
first exponent in America of the
V-type engine, experiences a feel
ing of qualification over the big part
which this type played in the win
ming of the war"
Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-05

hans, having been here before. He
has been head of the Nash Motors
company since 1916. He has been
in the automobile manufacturing
business for nine years. Automobile
men know him as one of the leading
authorities in the business.
Judge Bancroft is a noted lawyer
and jurist of Wisconsin. He has
been attorney general and twice
speaker of the Wisconsin legislature,
and knows economic conditions i'll a
way to give the guests at the dinner
an interesting and instructive ad-
dress.
Omaha dealers believe this meet
ing will be appropriate as bridging
the time between now and the date
set for Omaha's greatest automobile
show March 10 to IS. They are GER
tain the meeting will serve to create
continued and growing interest in
the exhibition, which promises to be
bigger and better than any ever
held in this section of the country.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-05
new N0N-SP|LL
BATTERY MADE
FOR A|RPLANES
Willard Company Perfects
New Type in Ten Days; No
Changes Since First
Turned Out.

For the past 10 months, the Will
lard factory at Cleveland has been
making batteries on government Or
ders for the use of our army and
navy. We have never been able to
say anything publicly about our &C
tivities along this line because mill
tary necessity forbade it," says
Elmer Rosengren, manager of the
local Willard station. Nov, how
ever, we can tell you something OF
what we have been doing"
A Non-Spilling Battery For Aircraft.
"The most interesting battery of
all that we made was no doubt the
SY type which was used to provide
ignition for the Liberty motors in
airplanes. An automobile properly
driven usually remains right side up
and the storage battery does like
wise. But an airplane is decidedly
different-hying upside down, loop
ing the loop, the falling leaf" and
all the other aerial acrobatics-make
new demands upon storage bat
terry. The principal thing which it
must not do is to spill the solution,
no matter what position it may
be in.
This problem was solved by the
Willard engineers without delay.
The aircraft program was in hurry
the Huns were not allowing US to
take our time to get ready. We were
asked to produce a "non-spilP' stor-
age battery weighing ten pounds
with a capacity of three amperes for
three hours. We asked for a two
pound margin in weight, but we
really didn't need it.
Perfected in 10 Days.
within 10 days-mark that, 10
days!-we delivered non-spill stor-
age battery with required capacity,
weighing 10 pounds and three
ounces. That was over year ago
and since that time there has not
been a single change in 1.-THE SY
Willard battery for aircraft ignition
was right the first time"
Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-05
Red Cross Drivers Closely
Checked on Gasoline Used

The need for fuel in France is
SO keen that the greatest care is
exercised not alone in its measure
ment and handling, but in its use
as we'll. Drivers of Red Cross am
balances are held accountable for
every ounce of gasoline and must
get every possible fraction of
mileage from each gallon. The am
balances never leave garage or fill
ing station until odometer readings
are taken and the mileage noted on
trip card, without which drivers
can obtain no fuel.
Remissness or neglect has various
punishments, one of which is as
signment to the wash stand, where
the offender does penance in the
cleaning of dirty cars for periods
Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-05
COME IN TODA Y

In spite of the storm and cold eveotber, we
hove sold and delivered several of our re-
built, reflmlshed--yes actWally Reviewed.
Cadillac cars each dog since used car
sale stored.
We have few good rebuilt Cadlacs left but they won't here long,
The public taking advantage this opportunity guaranteed
used which can be though
weather rather Objectionable
rebuild
athe interest shown by actual buyers rebuilt Used Show.
Remember during the fall
used Cadlacs because scarcity mechanics but the
war was Immediately began rebuilding
cars For this we have larger offer this time than
everhave
Right now we have several different types of Re-
Viewed Cadillacs coming out of the paint shop for
this sale, roadsters and touring and are also
offering 5passenger enclosed Franklin car mighty
tine job for this time of year, 3-passenger Paige
Coupe, 1918 model and late model Ford Coupe
The only find out what ADVANTAGE
Denent sale
tfora monthorso s1Ss1
JONES-HANSEN-C CO,
Cadillac Bldg.
Farnam at 10Th
Open Sundays and Evenings During Th. Sale
Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-05

the sale of tires, tubes, parts CT
accessories for passenger cars. III
vote was 80 to %.
The bill now goes to the COME
ence committee of the senate ~
the house, which is expected
promptly supply comprom',:
measure which, it is hoped, will N
change the above action.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-05
Fan Bolt Fastener.

At each end of the belt to be
joined, make a number of separate
wire loops, running at right angles
to the end of the belt. When the
ends thus fitted are brought to-
gether the alternate loops form a
passageway through which a small
rawhide thong is passed. This
thong becomes notched with serv-
ice so that it does not slip off.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-05
Senate Eliminates Tax
on Trucks and Truck Parts

Ir passing the revenue bill re-
Gently members of the senate were
convinced of the unfairness in plac-
ing 5 per cent tax on trucks,
tractors, trailers and parts there
for, and they we're eliminated, leav-
ing proposed taxes of per cent on
the sale of passenger cars by the
manufacturers, and 5 per cent on
Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-05
Anti. Salts.

When salt solutions are used for
anti-freeze purposes great care
must be taken to see that all leaks
are stopped. If there happens to be
a leak and the fan draft throws the
liquid onto the engine some Of it
will undoubtedly be deposited on
the ignition cables and terminals.
After the water evaporates the salt
remains to cause trouble in the igni-
ton aystem
Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-05
Tractors Work at Night.

One of the most recent develop
ments in tractors was revealed at
demonstrations during the Ohio
state fair, when many of the ma
chimes, equipped with electric
lights, proved their utility for work.
ing at night.-Motor Life.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-05
Most Motorists Do.

One of the best ways to foil n
car crook is to neglect your tirf
He would be singularly inept a
inexperienced who would attempt
steal car. unless the shoes were
good running order.-Motor Lif9
Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-05
Painless Dentistry.

Mechanic-You've busted a coupla
teeth in your pinion gear.
Absentminded Dentist-Bridge
work or shall we pull 'em?-Motor
Life.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-05

extending from several days to sew
eral weeks. The incorrigible is
finally broken" and sent back to
America as unht.-Motor Life.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-01
STARRING Bachelors

at is stated that following represen-
tations made by several of the unmar-
ried strikers that they were unable to
get anything to eat, this action was
taken by the leaders. SO acute has
the bread and milk problem become
that the strike committee has allowed
several of the bakeries to resume only
upon the latter agreeing to operate
Under the jurisdiction of the strikers.
l. is reported that representatives Of
the committee visited local bakery.
and interviewed the manager and in
structed him to Immediately open UP
his plant for the manufacture Of
bread The indignant manager re
fused and he was told that if he did
not accede his bakery would be taken
over by the strike committee and op-
Grated by the strikers.
irrespective of the company's wishes
in the matter, the manager still pro-
tested, and the scene which followed
resulted in his being lodged in Jail
Inc strikers swore out n warrant for
his arrest and he was taken to police
headquarters and later rcmanded for
week. AS yet little trouble has re
suited
winnipeg citizens are living in n
state of anxious suspense. Speculation
IL rife ms TO whit the outcome will
be- But as' yet there seems to be no
solution OF the dispute"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-01
Government Helpless

1t is pointed out that there is
really nothing the government can
do to bring about settlement moro
than to send representative min
listers and prof'er their services and
advice. There is no legislative ma
chinery for ending the revolt, if
such it really is.
Canadian newspapers are devot-
ing the greater part of the front
pages to the strike news, to the ex-
clusion Of Paris and the peace
treaty. Here is one of the most
vivid descriptions of Winnipeg in the
throes of the general strike. 1t is
from the correspondent of "The Van
couver Sun"
"Winnipcg to-day is virtually lost
city, with her Telegraph wires silent,
her telephone system out of comm is
sion and her postal service completely
The city is practically cut off from COM
munication with the rest of Canada
and the outside world. Within her
borders events are Transporting rapidly
and any hour, it is stated. the efforts
of the strikers to involve the railways
employees, who are still at work in an
effort to maintain the transportation
facilities, may be successful. Should
the brotherhood decide to join the
ranks Of the strikers, Winnipeg Will be
totally isolated.
AT noon yesterday the telegraph
operators employed on the Great
Northwestern Canadian Pacific, Grand
Trunk Pacific, Canadian Press and in
the local brokerage Offices locked their
keys and left their work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-01
Strikers Standing Pat

Federal Minister Of Labor Gideon
Robertson denounces the new collec-
tive bargaining plan Of Winnipeg
labor as a scheme to put a few local
labor leaders in control of Winnipeg
industry. Meanwhile the strikers
are standing pat in their demands
and making no effort at violence.
They have ignored orders from the
Federal, provincial and municipal
governments to return to work. The
nearest approach to violence was
when at Winnipeg hostile crowds
gathered in front of the postoffice
and hooted volunteer postal workers.
The general strike at Winnipeg
has been on since May 10. An
nouncements that sympathetic walk
cuts are occurring over the prov
lnces bring rounds of cheers from
assembled strikers. The Federal and
provisional governments threaten
martial law in the event Of hostile
disturbances.
A dispatch from Halifax states
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-01

mtted to the mechanical or editorial
departments of the papers.
with no streetcars running, resi-
dents living a distance from the central
portion Of the city arcs keenly feeling
the results of the strike Liverymen
are reaping a harvest, but the strike
leaders have evolved a plan whereby
even this service will be put out of
commission.
'lhe strikers have particular spite,
plans have been perfected whereby
every gasolene and oil station in the
city will be tied. Consequently, within
a day or so moto. cars will disappear
entirely from the streets, the owners
being unable to secure either fuel or
lubricants.
"The banks have already closed their
doors, claiming that with the telegraph
and mail service disrupted they are un-
able to do any business. In certain
circles it is stated that the real reason
is that violence and possible raids or
runs are feared.
"Thc local hotels and restaurants are
also suffering severely, and many Of
them have been forced to close entire
ly. At the Fort Garry Hotel meals are
served only to women and children.
while at many other obstetrics notices
are hung up stating that only guests
will be served. In many of the restau-
rants still open signs are tackled up
stating that they are open by special
permission of the strike committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-01

have taken place at Fernie, British
Columbia, and are spreading to other
British Columbian towns. Eight
thousand miners in the Crows Nest
Pass district, striking for higher
wages and a new working agree
ment, prompted the general walkout
at Fernie.
1t is announced that at Calgary
Alberta, the Brotherhood of Rail
way Workers, including freight
handlers, clerks and baggage men
arc joining in the walkout in sym
pathy with the Winnipeg strikers
Electrical workers, telephone opera
tors and commercial telegraphers
voted against the walkout.
81 agree with Federal Cabinet
members that the strike leaders are
not only not attempting to adjust
Winnipeg labor differences, says
the Mayor of Winnipeg, "but are
seeking to bring about a Dominion
revolution
Railway brotherhood officials at
Winnipeg refuse statement as tc
the brotherhood's attitude.
The union men are said to be will
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-01

that the Canadian Corps Cavalry
Brigade, which returned several days
ago from overseas, has been invited
to volunteer for duty in preserving
order should the need arise. Most
Of the men announced their willing
ness to act in this capacity They
would be sent to Winnipeg, Calgary
and Toronto should they be needed
there, and possibly to other sections.
1t is reported from Winnipeg that
the strike forces are preparing to
make public a plan Of compromise
settlement as a substitute for the
one which was rejected by the citi-
zens' committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-01
dominion Government Faces am
IJnsolved Problem i'm
General Strike

committee" Exotic ideas of revo-
lutionary autocracy sown by the
|. w. w. and the alien element of
the provinces are spreading like the
contagion that reduced Russia to Il
shambles of a nation. And the Cana
dian government officials say they
have not the power to curb the move
ment
The Toronto District Trades and
Labor Council has voted for a gen.
eral strike Edmonton and Calgary
trades unions are doing likewise.
Regina follows Calgary and Edmon-
ton into the hands Of the central
strike committee, an Limitation So
yict.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-01

"The central strikers committee has
practically Communicated the telc-
graph Office and only messages pertain
ing to deaths. the arrival of troop
trains and government business are al
lowed to be transmitted.
"Thc local newspapers were forced
to suspend publication on Friday and
there seems to be no possibility of
the papers appearing on the streets
until the strike is settled The web
prcssmcn and the stercotyncrs were
amopg the first to leave their jobs.
"Thc union linotypcrs and compost
tors are still remaining loyal to their
employers and the newspapers are
keeping them on full pay They are
acting in the capacity of pickets and
no one unless holding n pass Is ad-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-01
Civic Employees Quit

The civic employees Of Winnipeg
signed a contract with the municipal
authorities. They had good salaries,
fat vacations and allowances and
retroactive increases Of pay. They
broke their contracts. They prepared
for an organized war. Industrial
peace was to them a needless thing.
Well paid employees have tied up
public transportation and have
greatly hampcred public means of
safety and protection.
The plan of the central strike
committee in Winnipeg has been re-
jected by the citizens committee
and the situation remains unchanged
except for the worse conditions re-
sulting from prolonged suspension
Of public and private enterprise.
Government employees are joining
the ranks of the proletariat" in in
Creasing numbers. Two hundred Of
them are on strike at the Calgary
postoffice, their places being filled
by volunteers.
Conditions at Edmonton are more
serious. The streetcars there have
! stopped restaurants and hotels are
closed or badly crippled, and the
electric lighting system has been shut
down. Policemen and firemen are
SAID to be at work under orders Of
the strike committee At Saskatoon.
Saskatchewan, a general strike of
organized labor has been put into
effect. At Port Arthur, Ontario,
sympathetic strike has been voted
In each of the cities concerned union
leaders are making no move toward
securing industrial peace
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-01
TIME Canadian papers see in
the strike not a strike, but
IL a growing revolution. They

SAON Ill 1CNOlutlOIl. 1cN
see no agreement in sight.
1t is felt that agreements are not
what is really desired-the motive
goes deeper.
Existing conditions at Winnipeg
and other western cities in Canada,
by whatever causes produced, are a
challenge to the authority of gov
eminent in Canada" says "The Mon
treal Star" in leading editorial
that extends over a quarter of a
page. This paper can see no benefits
accruing to labor as result of the
upheaval, but rather many disad-
vantages as a result of the inspired
excuses. There is no sympathy
for coercion states this paper, COM
menting on the contagion that is
termed Sympathetic walkouts,' and
abiding to the viewpoint of the gov
eminent and all persons opposed to
methods Of the radicalsts.
Ample support of the aforemen-
toned papers view is found in an
editorial of "The Albertan," which
says:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-01
The Toronto Crisis

Premier Borden, just back from
abroad, and a delegation from To-
ronto are using every means within
their power to stave off the general
strike scheduled for Toronto. The
labor element OF that city is de-
handing an eight-hour day, but the
voted strike there is regarded in
many quarters as "sympathy''
demonstration. sympathy strikes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-01
The Manitoba Trouble

Meanwhile, all Of Canada and the
United States generally are awaiting
the outcome Of the situation which
grew out Of the Manitoban iron
workers failure to reach an agree
ment with their employers. The
Bolshevst or |. W. ". leaders, who
have been active in Winnipeg. sue
ceeded in organizing the entire labor
population of the city and in forcing
a general strike. More than $4,000
men and women quit work. Street
car. telephone, telegraph, mail
service and business activities We're
halted. Complete paralysis resulted,
and all efforts TO settle the trouble
ihus far have counted for naught.
The police joined the strikers, but
later decided to go back to work so
hat there would be 10 interference
nth the strikers. Fire Department
workers also quit their posts and a
volunteer force had to be recruited.
I'll newspapers except The Labor
News were forced to suspend. Tho
strike soon spread to other parts of
araaa % Calgary and Edmon-
'en. Alberta and Regina (SaskD
toronto. Port Arthur and several
nallcr towns, and is sweeping ito
British Columbia. Fernie, in that
fovince- is the latest recruit. SYM
pa-hetic strikes are being voted and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-01

, ing to settle on the basis of general
recognition of their unions and rein
statement of idle members, but the
former they already had and the lat
ter would inevitably be the result of
any cancellation, it is said by strike
ODDOnentS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-01
'cithcy FGpoTs Ncr Nilk

In democratic community like
"lnnpfg the milk and bread wagons
u or ~ permission Of the strike
committee. The same committee
says: There shall be 70 more news
papers until we decide. We know
n effect L newspaper has in mould
.ng public opinion" In Winnipeg
babies are sick and suffering for
ant Of milk and ice; The sanitary
situation is dcmoraized.
Cities ere plastered with notices
declaring hat this or that shall not
oe done "by order Of the strike
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-01
4 Cruel Weapon

I'm Canada we have not yet begun
to comprehend the meaning of the
labor situation. The Citizens Com
mittee of Winnipeg seems to have an
idea that it can win out in this ter
rible battle, and perhaps it can Peace
may be restored for few weeks, but
that will not put an end to the dis
turbance. 1t would be merely the
temporary eradication of one of the
symptoms Of the disease
THE trouble which led to this dis
turbancc is far deeper than that.
Phe sympathetic strike is a merciless,
cruel, heartless and unjust weapon
But we know by this time that it is
very strong weapon"
And concurrently the same news
papers that have this view Of tbs
situation find plenty of fault witt
the government. Says "The Al
bertan':
"Our government has not yet grasped
the Importance Of these big issues The
Canadian parliament is tiddling away
on such issues as patent medicines
and that sort of thing, taking no in
terest whatever in the Winnipeg trou-
Bile further than to hear every dav
the laconic report that everything is
doing as nicely as could be expected"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-01
Cabinet Cain.

"The Toronto Globe finds no ex-
cuse for delays in reaching decisions
on matters affecting railwaymen,
who are said to be ready, at any
hour, to join the rest of the strikers
in event their claims on the gov
eminent are not allowed
Having at last decided to take a
part in endeavoring to settle the strike,
the government must scrap halfway
measures and deal with the situation
N real earnest. It has a chance to
show whether it is possessed of con-
vincinr leadership and ability"
tn &c paper tersely remarks
that
the restlessness among the masses
Of the Canadian people has hitherto