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Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-27
Pyramiding Profits
Cause of High Prices

Washington - The pyramiding of
profits is responsible for high prices,
and not the so-called "vicious circle
of increased wages, declare the exec
utives of railway shop employees or
ganizations in statement on their
acceptance of the presidents sug-
ges+ion that the strike of these work
ers be called off and tribunal be
created to consider the wage ques-
ton.
The statement says, in part;
"The intolerable burden of the
high cost of living-which the presi-
dent points out has in some respects
become even higher than when he ad-
dressed US six months ago-cannot be
borne indefinitely by the railroad
workers, no matter how patriotic or
patient they may be.
"The American people need not
fear that such wage increases as
may in justice be granted to us will
prove a step in the so-called vicious
circle of ever-increasing prices and
resultant higher cost of living, pro-
vided the forces of the government
are alert and determined to prevent
undue protiteering and that congress
will pass remedial and corrective
measures recommended by the presi-
dent. 1t is the conscienceless pyramid
ing of profits and not increasing
circle of costs incident to giving la
Dor a living wage, that the public
should be on guard against.
Labor, assured of uniformly fair
treatment and relieved of distress
and worry due to inadequate wages,
will always, through greater eff
cheney and desire to return a square
deal for square deal, hold labor
costs on sound economic level by
increasing production or service.
"We ask the American people to
see that we are met half way in our
efforts to settle sanely and fairly,
but speedily, a great and trying
problem"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-27
LabOr's Vote Policy
"Shrewd," Says Paper

Allentown, Pa.-Recalling last falls
election in this county, when every
candidate for public Offices indorsed
by organized labor was successful,
the Allentown Morning Call refers to
the non-partisan political policy of the
A. F. of L. as "a shrewd move"
1--WE had fair sample of it in Le-
high county last November" says
this paper, "when the labor element
showed that it holds the balance of
power between the two parties.
"Last week we said that one can
only get an intelligent idea of the
amount of social unrest that prevails
in this country by mingling with the
men that gather at the little stores,
the lodge rooms, the club rooms of
the middle and poorer classes and the
other places where men who toll
gather of an evening for a little So
cial intercourse.
"As we said these men are not
bolsheviks, not socialists, but 100 per
cent Americans, but they are the VIC
inns of the profteering system that
is slowly but surely undermining
American democracy. Not all these
men are members of organized labor.
Many of them, possibly most of them,
are workers that are unorganized, but
they are in the frame of mind when
any movement that promises relief
from conditions that are becoming in
tolerable appeals to them.
"There are few congressional dis
tricts in the country in which a
straight-out labor candidate for con-
gress could hope to win, but, on the
other hand, there are few districts
in which the labor interests do not
hold the balance of power And what
does this mean? 1t means that both
republican and democratic parties
must watch their step in the matter
of making nominations from presi-
dent down to representatives in con-
gress. 1t will be a contest worth
watching"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-27
Efficiency Experts
Overlook Big Point

Washington - Efficiency experts,
who continually nag labor and who
would turn human beings into mere
production machines, can tackle a
real efficiency problem if they act
on a tip by the United States bureau
of mines.
The bureau says that the smoke
evil annually costs each dweller in
residential sections Of cities from $12
to $50 in property damage, and this
can be stopped if the bituminous coal
is first turned into coke and gas,
which are smokeless, the coke being
used for house heating and gas for
cooking. This method will also save
valuable by-prOducts of the coal.
'Much of the larger part OF the
country has to depend on soft coal"
said DR.. Van H. Manning, director
of the bureau of mines. "Coke should
be used for heating houses because
it is a clean and convenient fuel. 1t
eliminates smoke, reduces the neces-
sity of cleaning the furnace and fues,
requires less attention than coal and
gives q more uniform temperature in
the house. BY burning coke for do
mestic heat, more soft coal will be
used in by-product plants, which save
many valuable by-products that are
wasted when the coal is used directly.
The by-products of popular interest
obtained in the coking process are
gas, light oils, ammonia and tars.
"With soft coal costing 81 a ton
turned into its by-products, you will
get 5000 cubic feet of gas valued at
$5; three gallons of light oil valued
at rs cents; rs pounds of ammonia
sulphate valued at $4.25; nine gallons
of tar worth 25 cents, and more than
half Ton Of coke valued at $6,
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-27
A. F. of [. Praised
For Freedom Fight

Lawrence, Kan.-"We are indeed
pleased TO see the officers of the
American Federation of Labor take
the stand they do," writes Editor AL
bach of the Lawrence Democrat, in
referring to organized labor's oppo-
sition to sedition legislation.
at is healthy sign of true Amer.
icanism," continues the editor. "One
hears much about teaching Ameri-
canism these days, and all such eff
forts are directed toward the poor
and ignorant foreigners. Might it
not be we'll to direct some efforts
toward teaching Americanism among
our upper 400,' and among our own
lawmakers?
Only once before in the history of
our country was such law seriously
considered, and that was during the
administration of President John
Adams, in 1898, says the editor.
"The alien and sedition law then
enacted gave the president power to
deport any and all persons whom he
deemed inimical to the welfare of the
country. The same law placed heavy
fines and prison terms against all
persons opposing the government and
its laws, and who spoke or printed
anything that stirred up hatred or
enmity against any federal office
holder. The law accomplished just
one thing, namely, the downfall of
the political party responsible for its
enactment.
"This established a landmark be-
yond which it is unsafe for the law
making power to go.
"All progress in this old world of
ours can trace its beginning TO mi.
nority opposition. Therefore, we
Americans, believers of democracy,
should not only welcome, but We
should encourage criticism and OPP
position"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-27
Believes in Unions
TRADES UNION DEFENDED BY
BRITISH LORD
Mine Owners in Wales Recognize Ad-
vantage of Employees Belonging
to Labor Organizations

London, England - Every wage
worker should be a member of trade
union, declared Lord Askwith, in
speaking on the industrial courts bill,
which provides for a settlement of in
dustrial disputes without resorting to
fines or jail sentences. Lord Ask
with was chief conciliator under the
Asquith government, which was sue
ceeded by the present Lloyd George
ministry.
"As compared with interference by
a government minister with a trade,
it is much better for employers and
employed to make up their minds as
to what they really want" said Lord
Askwith.
1t might seem a strange order and
an undue interference with individual
liberty to enact that persons must be-
long to union or association if they
were to take part in trade, said the
speaker, but he pointed out that mo-
body might practice at the bar unless
he is a member of one of the inns of
court, and nobody might practice as
a solicitor unless he was on the
solicitors roll.
He instanced the agreement which
he managed to effect between the
coal owners Of South Wales and
their employees as an example Of
the successful working of the prin-
ciple. The employers recognized the
advantage of the men belonging to
union, and they said that, though
they did not care to compel the men,
they would use their best endeavors
to see that persons working in their
mines were members Of union. In
short time there was not nom
unionist in South Wales. A hint had
only to be given by the manager that
man had better not come from Eng
land unless he became member of
the union, and that the whole of the
mining industry in the district must
not be disturbed because a non-
unionist came in. He believed that
agreement was doing more TO main
tain peace in the mining industry in
South Wales than almost any agree
ment made during the war.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-27
THE OVERLAND TROUBLE IS ENDED
The Long and Bitter Strike in Toledo Automobile
Works Officially Declared Off

The labor controversy between the
Willys-Overland Company and Ma
chinists Union No. 105 and other la
Dor unions came to an end Monday
of last week, at which date the strike
was officially declared ended
This action was decided upon at a
special meeting of Machinists Union
held the day before, thus bringing to
a close one of the most bitterly con-
tested and costly labor battles of re-
cent years.
Thirteen thousand workers were
locked out on May S last year, and
since that time every effort for a
settlement of differences has been
futile. About two months ago, at the
request of a number of the leading
public spirited citizens, President
Johnson of the international Associa-
ton of Machinists, visited Toledo for
a conference with the interested par
ties, and for a time the prospects
for a speedy settlement were bright,
but at the last minute unexpected diff
ficulties arose and the conference
ended in failure.
While the ending of the strike is
not a victory for labor, which had
powerful forces opposing it, not the
least of which was Federal Judge
Killits who issued the injunction
against picketing, the trouble has
been the means of more firmly ce-
menting the bonds between the organ
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-27
Can't Strike Law
MAY ANNUL LABOR CONTRACTS
WITH EMPLOYERS
Unions Debarred Collective Bargain
ing Unless Incorporated or
Upon Written Order

Topeka, Kan.-The Kansas court OF
industrial relations, created by the
recently-enacted "can't-strike" law,
empowers three men who are ap-
pointed by the governor to annul a
union shop or other contract maze
with an employer.
Under section ID of the act, only
Incorporated trade unions will be rec
ognized by the court. The right OF
these Incorporated unions to bargain
collectively is recognized, but where
an unincorporated union desires to
deal collectively, with an employer
the individual members of such union
"shall appoint in writing" some OF
6cer or officers Of such union "to rep
resent each and every one OF said
individuals in all matters pertaining
thereto"
This means that an incorporated
union can, by a majority vote OF It's
members, instruct it's officers to ne
gotiate a contract with employers,
while in the case of an unincorporated
union the signature of each indlviduai
affected must be secured.
Section ID also provides that "all
collective bargains, contracts or
agreements shall be subject to the
provisions of section nine OF this act"
Section nine empowers the court OF
industrial relations to modify the
terms and conditions" Of any agree
ment that appears to it to be "un-
fair, unjust or unreasonable" Sec
ton nine also contains this sentence,
which sounds like an extract from an
anti-union pronunciamento:
"The right Of every person to make
his own choice of employment and to
make and carry out fair, just and
reasonabel contracts and agreements
of employment, is hereby recognized"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-27

press free association, free speech
and free press.
"Scorned by congress, ridiculed and
misrepresented by many members of
both houses, the American labor
movement finds it necessary to vigor-
ously apply its long and well-estab-
ished non-partisan political policy"
This declaration has brought "class
government" howls from newspapers
and public officials who never protest
when small groups representing profit
block social legislation. But when
organized wage earners apply a
policy they originated and have ap-
piled since the inception of the A. F.
of l.. in 1881, and has since been ap-
piled successfully by other groups,
the profteers cry "class government,
and minority rule" The defenders
of profiteers ignore labor!s point that
the workers are not actuated by a
desire for profits, but to benefit So
ciety as a whole.
The situation is amusing to the
workers, who note that the wage
Garner is assured by these profiteers
that he can secure redress at the
ballot box, and when he acts ac-
cordingly and urges the election of
those who favor remedial legislation,
he is told that he is n-American,' y
that "Gompers is attempting to de-
liver the labor vote" and that "this
country will never be ruled by a
minority"
These profteers insist that the
trade union movement will not sue
ceed with its non-partisan political
program, but the amount of expensive
white paper editors use on this sub
ject indicates that they are not sure
of their ground and that they sense
an awakening by workers to the value
Of the A. F. of L. political policy
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-27
Municipal Light Plants in California

Nineteen cities and towns in the
State of California operate municipal
lighting systems. The financial re-
suits of such operation are set forth
in the annual report of the State Con-
troller in the Financial Transactions
of Municipalities and Counties for
the year 1918."
The total ordinary receipts of these
nineteen plants were $1,917,S total
operating expenses, $903, ,S06, and net
operating revenue, $1,914,0SO. Out of
this sum was paid s2S7.l6s for inter.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-27
LABOR AWAkES AT LAST
Organized LabOr'S. ."NO-Party" Program
Will be Pushed by A. F. of |.

Washington = The executive COM
mittee of the A. F. of L. non-p partisan
political campaign committee is pre-
pairing to make effective the trade
union non-partisan political policy in
the Forthcoming campaign. The COM
mitee consists of President Gompers,
Secretary Frank Morrison and Presi-
dent O'Connell of the A. F. of L.
metal trades department.
The committee is organizing pub
licity, speakers, and organizing bu-
reaus and it is intended to conduct
a most intensive and extensive ma
tion-wide campaign both during the
primaries as well as the election of
candidates for president, congress,
state legislatures and all other public
Offices
Copies of the declaration for non-
partisan action and the reason there
for are being forwarded to the yari-
Gus A. F. of l.. affliates. =
This declaration says, In part:
"The halls of congress have been
used by labor's enemies to foster and
spread vicious propaganda against
the efforts of the toilers to exercise
their normal and lawful activities fol
the protection and promotion of their
interests and welfare. Labor has ap-
pealed for relief in vain.
"No favorable legislative action up
or the recommendation contained in
the A. F. of L. reconstruction pro-
gram, or those expressed at the De-
cember conference, has been taken by
congress.
Instead many congressman have
endeavored to enact legislation pro
viding for compulsory labor Despite
the patriotism and sacrifice of the
masses of labor during the world
war, under the guise of anti i-seditior
laws, the effort has been made to re-
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-27

est and redemption of bonds and
$443,275 for extensions and improve
ments, which last sum includes $71,-
SIG receipts from the sale of bonds.
The net profit was S404,946. The
item of depreciation would appear to
be amply provided for by the sum
expended for the redemption of bonds
and for improvements and better
ments.
The little city of London in Ontario.
Canada, owns an electric railway 26
miles in length, and is making q
profit Of over $4,000 q year.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-27
NO RAISE; CAN'T QUIT

New Haven, Conn.-Public school
teachers are demanding wage in
creases to meet living costs, and
lawyers point out that the law does
not permit wages of municipal en-
ployes under contract being raised
And it is also shown that it would
not be honorable for the teachers to
violate their contract with the board
of education.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-27

The Leader wishes to state that it
is not to blame for this delayed state
ment of the ending of the WHY'S
Overland strike. Unofficial informa-
tion was received last week that such
was the case, but from a notice ap-
pearing in the Toledo Union Leader
a few days before, warning the public
against such claims, it's authenticity
was doubted. Tuesday morning of
last week telegram was sent to the
Toledo Union Leader regarding the
matter, which was followed in the
afternoon by special delivery letter
asking for facts in the case. Through
q mistake the reply to our queries
was sent to Newark, New Jersey, and
the desired information was not re-
ceived until after last weeks issue
had gone to press. For this reason
we are late in announcing the ending
of the strike.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-27
Gets 44-HOur Week

Bridgeport, Conn.-Ladies Garment
Workers union No. 81 has established
the 44-hour week in the Warner COR
set factory. Cutters are advanced to
$40 weekly minimum and rates for
other employees are raised
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-27
Favor Union Recognition

Hamilton, Ontario "A street car
arbitration board has ruled that the
Niagara, st. Catharines and Toronto
railway recognize the Street Car
Mems union and treat with the rep
resentatives of the men when griev-
ances arise. A nine-hour day, to be
completed in II hours, and wage in
creases, is also recommended.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-27
Win Six Year Fight

Stamford, Conn-Ladies' Garment
Workers union No. 1T has won a
six-year fight against the Grueber
company. This concern is the largest
of its kind in this section. 1t has
agreed to the union shop and has
raised wages from so to 100 per cent.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-27
Want 81 An Hour

New Haven, Conn.-Organized car
penters have rejected an offer of en-
ployers to raise wages to 90 cents an
hour. The carpenters presented their
demand for 81 an hour several months
ago.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-27
TailOrs Want More

Detroit, Mich.-Journeymen tailors
have prepared new wage scale which
calls for minimum of so cents an
hour. The rate is now IS cents
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-27

lied men of Toledo, and bringing the
various crafts into one great army
whose only aim is to promote each
others welfare and present a solid
front to its enemies. This fact was
given substantial proof last Sunday,
when the great labor temple, in the
heart of the city, was formally dedi-
Gated with appropriate ceremonies.
This is three story block extending
100 feet on Jefferson avenue and 292
feet on Michigan street, which was
recently purchased for 100000.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-27
Bakers Reduce Hours

Decatur, Ill. Organized bakers
have reduced the work-day from 10
to 8 hours and secured substantial
wage increases.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-27
Machinists limiting

Visalia, Cal.-Machinists employed
or auto and other work in this place
are uniting under the International
Association of Machinists.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-27
LABOR'S PROGRESS
advances Made and Better Conditions
Secured All Over the Country
BARRIERS Want Increase

Wheeling, w. Va.-Organized bar
bers are preparing a wage scale
which increases wages to $50 a week.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-27
WAGE INCREASES
Gains in Wages Made by Organized
Labor Throughout the Nation
BARRIERS Win Strike

Oklahoma City, Okla. - BARRIERS
have won their strike for higher
wages.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1920-01-29
Little Mau Sue Williams.

Little Mary Sue. daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy F. Williams,
was born Nov. 10, 1917, and died
Dec. 30, 1919.
A fairer, sweeter flower never
bloomed than this precious little
one. Why she was taken from
her mothers arms is hard to un-
derstand. But it has pleased God
to take this little darling and
transplant her on that heavenly
shore where she can bask in the
sunlight of His love that doeth
all things we'll. For Jesus said;
Suffer little childrento comeun
to me and forbid them not, for O.
such is the kingdom OF heaven
This little girl was a pet IL
her home, and was loved by al
who knew her. The patter OF ne
feat Feat is silenced by death, but tn
voice that called for father AM
mother so often during hershor
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1920-01-29
Resolutions Ot Respect

Whereas, it has pleased our
Heavenly Father to remove from
us our beloved Brother G. A.
Grubb, who was a charter men,
ber of Elk Lodge 3i3, A. F. & A.
M. This lodge was chartered
Dec. 7, 1881. Brother Grubb
was a faithful member until he
was called from his labor on
earth.
Be it therefore resolved,
l. That while we greatly miss
our beloved Brother Grubb, We
submissively bow to the will O
the all wise Father, knowing HI
doeth all things well.
2. That we extend to the rel
atives Of Brother Grubbour sym
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1920-01-29
Thirteen Big Mistakes in Life.

Judge Mccormick, of San Fran
cisco, says sthere are thirteen
mistakes of life:
/. To attempt to set up your
own standards of right and
wrong.
2. To try to measure the en-
joyment of others by your own.
3. To expect uniformity of o,
pinions in the world.
To fail to make allowances for
inexperience.
5. To endeavor to mold all dis
positions alike.
6. Not to yield to unimpor-
tant trihes.
7. TO look for perfection in
our own actions.
s. TO worry ourselves and
others about what cannot be rem
edied.
8. Not to help everybody,
wherever, whenever and howev
er we can.
J; 10. TO consider anything i'm
possible that we cannot our
selves perform.
II. To believe only what oul
finite minds can grasp.
II. Not to make allowances
for others.
? 13. To estimate by so-le out
, side quality when it is that with
} in which makes the man.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1920-01-29
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