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Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-13
Nice Easy Money
PALMER LET'S SLIP LARGE LAND
GRAB TO RAILROADS
Half Billion Dollar Prize is Taken by
Southern Pacific Because AttOr-
ney General Will Not Fight
for Nations Interest

Attorney General Palmer has aban-
doned 100000 acres of oil lands in
California to the Southern Pacific
railway, according to Clifford Pinchot,
president of the National Conserva-
tion Association and former chief of
the United States Forestry Service.
This land is valued at $500, 100000,
equal to the capitalization of the rail-
road beneficiary. The nation will
lose this great sum unless some meth
cd is devised that will force the at
torney general to safeguard the ma
tional interests and intervene to pre-
vent this great raid upon the public
domain.
Practically no attention has been
paid to this important matter by the
daily press. Financial writer's, how
ever, are not Indifferent to its i'm
plications. The New York Sun de-
clares that it will double the value
of Southern Pacific stock, and the an
nouncement that the attorney gen
eral would not make any effort to de-
fend the nation in its suit against
the Southern Pacific was reflected IN
an immediate jump Of fourteen points
in that company's shares in one OF
the most violent fiurries experienced
in Wall street in recent years.
The government grant to the
Southern Pacific specifically excluded
lands containing OIL When it became
known that the Southern Pacific had
obtained the valuable oil land in spite
of the law, Attorney General Gregory
and Secretary of the Navy Daniels
came vigorously to the defense OF the
public interest.
In a letter addressed to Mr.. Pal
mer, Mr.. Pinchot says: "ln his effort
to enforce the law, protect the navy
and save the nations property, Mr..
Gregory was bitterly opposed by
great oil interests, such as those for
which you yourself have been en-
ployed as an active attorney before
the government departments. But IN
spite of opposition not only from per-
sons of great influence within the
government, Mr.. Gregory stuck to his
guns, appealed an adverse decision to
the Supreme Court of the United
States and won."
Attorney General Palmer defends
his abandonment of this valuable
property to the Southern Pacific Rail-
road on the specious ground that in
his belief he cannot win an appeal,
and that you were not justified, there
fore. in consuming the time of the Of
ficials of your department or of the
court itself in the preparation and
trial of the case"
Mr.. Pinchot declares that former
decision of the Supreme Court against
the Southern Pacific was clear cut
cut victory for the government, and
chat it has been accepted by Of
ficials Of the corporation as presaging
another victory for the government
as to much more extensive and valu-
able lands which you since have aban-
doned to the railroad"
The disclosure of the Indifference
of Mr.. Palmer in this important mat
ter is one of the sensational incidents
of recent months. His consideration
for the railroad expropriators is in
marked contrast with the zeal and
patience with which he pursues minor
offenders who command his dis
pleasure.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-13
Raise Wages So A Week

Toronto, Ontario - The strike of
Hebrew bakers has been won by these
workers, and rates are advanced So
a week. The minimum is now $50
week for first men, $45 for second
men and $40 for third men. These
bakers are affiliated with the bona
fde trade union movement.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-13
TEST ANTI-PICKETING ACT

Indianapolis-Trade unionists have
appealed the Indianapolis anti-picket-
ing ordinance to the state supreme
court. The act was passed last Sep
tember by the common council and
makes it illegal to picket a plant.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-13
Raise Wages 1O4 Per Cent

New York - Cloth Examiners and
Shrinkers union No. $50 announces
the following wage increases: Exam
iners and shrinkers, $5 week; takers
off, So week, and helpers, 81 week.
This increase makes total wage
gain of 104 per cent since 1917 by
these unionists.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-13
Quits NOn-UniOn Shop

Louisville, Ky.-Two stove manu-
facturers in this city have quit their
fight for the non-union shop and sign
ed a union-shop agreement with
Metal Polishers union No. Sc. The
48-hour week is established.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-13
Gains by BOOkbinders

Indianpolis-Offcers of the Inter-
national Brotherhood of Bookbinders
report membership gain of 5,307
during the past year. Recent wage
gains are recorded in Olympia, Wash;
Milwaukee, Wis; Keene, N. H.; Port
land, Ore; Tulsa, Okla; Cedar Ra-
pids, Iowa; Paris, Texas and Denver.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-13

BY demanding the union label the
wife of the trade unionist becomes
truly the helpmeet of the breadwin-
ner, her powerful influence being
thus extended from the home to the
workshop, from which she is other
wise totally excluded.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-13

The child who demands the union
label wields more influence than the
man or woman who strikes. The
strikers place may be filled, but
there is no substitute for the union
label.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-13
Carpenters Raise Wages

Alton, IIl.-Carpenters have raised
wages Is cents an hour, making the
new rate 80 cents.
Corsicana, Texas-Carpenters have
asked that wages be increased to ST
a day, effective from March l.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-13
Eight Firms Sign Up

Belleville, Ill. - Eight stove con-
Germs have signed an agreement with
Metal Polishers union No. 1873. Wages
are advanced 20 cents an hour with
the 48-hour week for nine months and
the 44-hour week thereafter.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-13
LEADER OFFICE OPEN SATUR
DAY EVENINGS

In order to accommodate many OF
our subscribers who are unable to call
during the day, the office of the New.
ark Leader will be open on Saturday
evenings from 1880 to $3.50 o'clock
until further notice. Drop in AID get
acquainted.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-13

1t becomes necessary for all those
who really wish for better conditions
for themselves not only to join the
union but to take a live interest in
its work, and to assist in making this
world brighter and better one for
workers than it has been in the past.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-13
Printers Raise Wages

Hamilton, Ont. After short
strike commercial shop printers raised
wages from $28.80 a week to $35
week for the present year and $50
for the first six months of next year.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-13
Cigar Makers Gain

Louisville, Ky.-A threatened strike
of 500 organized cigar makers con-
vinced manufacturers that their en-
ployes were justified in demanding a
wage increase of $3.50 thousand.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-13
Piano Workers Gain

New York - Striking piano work
ers report that 32 shops have accept
ed the unions new working condi-
tions and ten shops are still on the
outside.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-13
WAGE INCREASES
Gains in Wages Made by Organized
Labor Throughout the Nation
Iron MOlders Gain

Bangor, Me.-Iron molders in this
city have increased wages and inn
proved working conditions.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-13
LABOR'S PROGRESS
advances Made and Better Conditions
Secured All Over the Country
Get Eight.HOur Day

Mobile, Ala. - Hotel cooks and
walters have established the eight
hour day and secured wage increases.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-02-13

The union label is the best medium
of advertising as it is costless to the
employer and the union pays for it.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-13
NORFOLK AND WESTERN
CLERKS DEMAND RAISE
Wage Increase and Better Working
Conditions Sought by Roanoke
WOrkCrS.
lBy NENOciatel Frcss. ]

ROANOKE. IA, May Memoirs
of the brotherhood of hallway Clerks
employed by the Norfolk and West
,rn halfway submitted demands for
increased wages and revised working
conditions April -. according 10 an
announcement tonight by l.. *.
Hodges. secretary OF the union
According To Secretary Hodges the
demands include re-establishmcut OF
jircrcniials which existed prior to
government control.
IN increase Of 20 cents an hour
retroactive TO January /. 1919: time
and half for Sundays and holidays
An cisht-hour day.
Fifteen days vacation with full
pay.
In circular referring to the dc
nandS. sent out TO members of the
clerks union today by the oncials %,
tn. brotherhood. the members are
erjoincd Ito not give up the nght
until they come across or else
The circular adds:
This is the now nation wide go
ing movement. which has been pre-
scented 10 all roads in the United
states and the sixteen recognized
railroad labor organizations have
similar propositions and we are again
acting as II unit in this movement"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-13

som that rides on its waves he con-
cluded.
During the address he paid nigh
tribute TO the late Senator Martin. Of
Virginia. Senator Martin WAS a
pillar of strength in The council of
The nation" said Senator romcrenc.
He then highly comp!imcnicd the
State OF Virginia upon their present
representation in the Ssna,c.
Immediately after The adiros; the
association expressed is "rprer iiion
with a rising vote OF THANKS 20 Sci :
ator pomcrenc.
The earlier scssioI was :akcn up
with the discussion vi the mn' trr CT
regulating the practice OF lew BIS lay
men, corporations and associations.
The matter came before me session as
a result OF the resolutions adopted AZ
The Richmond Bar ASSoc:l:Ion WIN
reference TO the matter The session
closed With the election or of'icers Tor
the coming year. as follows:
President. 4. g. Gordon. Staunton:
vicc-presidcnts tone from each grand
division OF the STATED: Southwest,
Judge +. y. Hutton. Of Abingdon
Souihside. T.. I. Buford. Lawrence
VILE: Tldcwater. Frank Armstead'
williamsburg; piedmont; " r. Shack :
clford. Orange Valley; II. T. Burton,
Winxhcstcr: secretary, John 3. Minor.
Richmond. treasurer, and two mem
bcrs OF the executive committee. TO
serve three years. John Il. LiSnttoot'
Richmond. and w. W. Old, Norfolk. .
Vice President John X. Marshall
was present at the evening session
and will address the association this
morning at IL o'clock.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-13
IKy Associated rress.l

WASHINGTON. May la.--Conces-
ton OF freight in tho principal rail-
road terminals. probably the worst
since the hard winter OF 1917. is be-
ginning to be felt in business and
commerce all over tho country.
Appeals for relief pouring into
mercc Commission. the. railroad adj
ninistration, and to Congress pic
ture the big railroad eateways
choked with thousands OF loaded
freight cars unable 10 move because
% shortage OF men and motive
power.
Although the situation has been
weeks it now is being shown in it's
nation wide aspects. and the appeals
for relief coming 10 Washington con-
tain predictions that unless the Jam
than ever in decreased production.
slowing down OF industry and prob
ably a tremendous labor turnover.
$4,000 Cars Inactive.
Latest reports complied here by the
committee on car service. American
Railroad Association, whose principal
duty is 10 see that cans are supplied
10 sections in greatest need of them.
and to keep them moving. show 10
zoe cars tied up or delayed III transit.
OF this number $4,000 are at june
tons. with no labor TO transfer them.
On April l6 the total number OF cars
tied up was 2SS.0o0. Much OF this
was attributed by railroad people to
the recent strike.
There is pressing need today for
S2.+ll cars TO take care of the most
urEnet demands. railroad men de-
clare. although they say this shows
a reduction OF approximately 10000
over April reports.
Conl Shortage Acute.
Illustrating the imperative demand
for coal the car service committee
was advised today that there was no
coal at Saginaw. Mich. for the sag
NAV Gas Works, and orders were
Immediately issued to get coal there
in a hurry Other cities sent similar
appeals.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-13
SHIPPING BOARD CASE
MAY co TO GRAND JURY
Congressional Committee Considers
Evidence Offered by Repre-
sentative Walsh


NEW YORK, May l2.-Evidcnce
which Representative Joseph Walsh.
chairman. said may be submitted to
the Federal grand jury was consid-
cicu late today NJ an executive scs-
sim here OF the congressional COM
mites investigating activities OF the
United States shipping Board and
Emergency Fleet Corporation.
The closed session. he said. was
hello at the request OF the Department
OF Justice AT the request of At
t"-ncy- he added. what was
transacted cannot be disclosed"
George J. Strong treasurer of tho
Groton Iron Works. in a statement
tonight commenting on evidence PFC
sentc6 70 the committee today con-
corning the condition OF the COM
panys records and finances during
I1hc receivership, declared claims
owned by Charles w. Morse's inter-
.ests were subc rdinated TO all others
In the payment of creditors.
- Mr. Strong said that the payment
of general creditors OF the works de-
pend entirely uDon the delivery Of
!. the riant 10 the company and the dis
charge OF The receivers.
tn: stit.'aent said. the Emergency
''Grotou ron Works $4,000 in cash
and $4,000 secured by good bond,
ard Gains of si.20o.000. owned by
the Morse interests, were subo.'l!r-
ated 10 all other general creditors.
The Morse interests also expended
largo sums of money FOR the benefit
of Crclit(lS
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-13

financial district to pave tho way 20
similar negotiations by other dmpor-
tant interests In this country.
Representatives of the C;ugEcn
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-13
UNDERWOOD LEADING IN
FIGHT FOR SEMATORSHlP
CContinued From First PnGeD

Continued From First PaseD
the returns. as wired TO Musgrove
headquarters by our managers"
Claims MunErove Victory.
"Ail the later returns have been in
favor OF Mr.. Musgrovc and we nave
supreme confidence that the official
count will show that Mus6roNc has
made gains sufficient to overcome the
Underwood lead, as shown in unof-
fetal returns. Musgrovc Will be
elected by the second choice votes"
Press reports during the day from
MOn,E emery and Mobile indicated the
Senator had carried both these cities
and was maintaining early leads in
North and South Alabama.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-13
SIMS, GLORlFYING
BRITISH, FL0UTED
ARMY AND NAVY
From First Page.

Continued From First PaGeD
had been shown studies OF the de-
pa..ments plan 10 prevent the eGrcsS
" submarines. Mr.. Daniels said. and
that he considered the scheme I'M
practicable.
Would Not Consider Suggestions.
He evidently sought TO discrcd!t
the Navy Departments plans by say
ing that these same suggestions and
uiuny similar ones had been made by
people of all classes since the begin
ming of the war. said Mr.. Daniels.
Instead OF accepting the depart
nents suggestions of great offensive
plans or originating some plan that
promised 10 stop the cErcsS OF Ger
man summarizes, his mind was closed
TO the above. and. as many other cN-
tracts show. TO every plan looking TO
the great offensive which in the fall
of 1915 was the most effective foe OF
the submarine"
Sims cable 10 tho President suE-
gestcd that the proper policy 20 pur-
sue was 10 adop; the Recommendations
ne had made TO the Navy Depart
rncnt. mos; OF which had been de-
c;Ccd upon and put in operation be-
fore Admira! SIMS suggested them. :
Secretary Daniels declared.
HE added" the Secretary continued.
that we should adopt an orgun!za-
ton similar in all respects TO the
British squadron and virtually trans
Ter al! naval authority 10 his head
IN lbCuuOn. he was careful
not 10 say. though he regarded the
Queenstown base and surroundings
as The critical area. tina, as rapidly
as American destroycrs arrived the
British destroytrs We're removed 70
another area, although ne now makes
the preposterous statement :Iat the
failure 10 have more dcstroye-s III
that critical area Eve had th!-ty-fcu-
a. that time out OF ou- total OF
ffty) 'occasioncd the loss Of 100000
lives and fifteen billion dollars Of
money"
Hypnotircd by British.
state :.en;s In Admiral Sims reply TO
President wilson were cited by Mr..
Daniels as evidence that the Ad!n:ra,
was so hypnoi!zed by British in!lu-
enccs tina, ne was willing TO tvs 10
lure the President O. the United
states Into the feeling tina; regard
less OF future developments, We can
always COUNT upon the supper; OF the
British Navy Department"
The first was that the views ne had
eeDressed were In all cases AN !nde-
PENDENT opinion. based upon specirc
iacts collected in the admiralty ana
oIStr government departments"
JAe second was as follows: "D- =
pend upon the fact. which / believe
to be true. that regardless OF any
future Developments, We can always
count upon the support OF the British
navy have been assured of this
by important government otiicials =
Assurances Were Worthless.
1T would be interesting 10 know
4ha; British government officials as
cured MIN that regardless OF future
Developments the United States can
always coun; upon the supper, OF the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-13

tContLnucd From First Page)
ION the next railroad strike that az
fects the nation as a whole VIII arouse
them. and labor and capital will oc
informed. and the statement proved
20 them that the railroads and their
employees are 10 be the servants OF
the people and not the masters.
He said tina; he stands ready at any
time TO defend his position on the
peual!zing OF strikes and lockouts IN
the country.
Discusses New tnflroud Act.
The Senator closed his address with
q lucid discussion .: the labor Prov
lem on the railroads and it's remedy
when the American people rise up,
and they viii rise UP. the wou!d-Se
nu'Oc:a;s OF the country, whether
they oc laborers or capitalists, VIII
hc thrown of az the pillows OF the
ocean casts away the folsom and let
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-13
ACUTE CAR SHORTAGE
MENACE. TO COUNTRY
Industries Face Necessity of Reducing Production on
Account Of Congested Condition of Terminals.
Shortage of Labor Crrtals Transportation

vail at the sateways. blocked as
seldom before with thousands OF cars.
mostly loaded WITH coal and food
stuffs.
.Nficr spending half of the day a,
the telephone. W. [. Kendall, head
Of the car service committee am
nounced tonight that while the sit
ua,ion was bad IL was not nearly
so acute AS ten days ago.
There Is more noise. more of a
concentrated kick" he said. but the
aetna! tic-up is less. But there is
an Improvement. Last weeks figures
Indicated coal production of nine
million tons"
The big clamcr. MIR. Kendall said. is
for coal. Commercial stocks have
been dcpieted. and with the rail =
road surplus exhausted the roads
trying 10 nil the gaps.
Emptics Furnish Problem.
Demand for cars for grain from
the Northwest and for refrigerator
cars for California and the. south
east territory came next. he saiu'
and added to this was the ever
present difficulty OF moving back the
enptics.
Aii reports show tina, the t;c-up
was forced 10 head by the recent
railroad strike, not Yet ended. ac-
cordinS to railway officials
Al the time OF the "unauthorl2od
walkout OF triinmen and swiithn"l
the roads were literally swamprd
with business. Trying TO meet TINS
with depleted equipment. and Win
Industries running at full tilt. the
strike. railroad men asserted. WAS
like the straw that broke the came! $
back.
No figures are available n fedora :
ton of labor headquarters as 20 inc
actual number OF employees SIN on
strike. Representatives OF the train
mems brotherhood said they had no
estimates. although they stated that
-. 600 union members who went on
strike were dismissed Many OF these
nave gone back. but the numper Is
said to be far below normal Rail-
road men say the forces were made
uua,e at the time OF the walkout
and that higher wages offered 10y m
dustrial plants took away thousands.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-13
MAYNARD WORKERS ASK
FOR INCREASE IN WAGES
Secretary Dnn;cIs and Chairman Ben
SON VIII Confer With Labor
Representatives.
ny Associated Press.

WASiilNGTON, May I2.-Dcmand
Atlantic coast navy-yards and gov
crnmcnt shipyards for wage in
crease of approximately 80 per cent
was announced here today by repre-
scntativcs OF the workers following
Il conference with Secretary Daniels
They arc now receiving SO cents IN
hour under an award made in 1918
Secretary Daniels will confer with
Chairman Benson. OF the Shipping
Board. and both officials will meet
the labor representatives again TO-
morrow
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-13
MANY SUPPORT DRYS
RESOLUTION From Many Voters oi
Country Promise Ballot tn Purity
IndorsfnE Prohibition.

BY AssoCin Ted Press.
CHICAGO, May 12.-Resolution-
from hundreds OF thousands Of voters
in various parts of the country pledg-
ing support TO the party or parties
which indorses the eighteenth amend
mcnt Will be presented at the ma
tional conventions OF the Republican.
Democratic and Prohibition parties.
Virgil G.. Hinshaw. chairman of the
Prohibition National Committee an
nounccd today.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-13
RAIL LOCK-OUTS
WILL BE STOPPED,
POMERENE SAYS

CONTINUED From First pageO
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-13
DISCOVER CASE OF BUBONlC
PLAGUE IN NEW ORLEANS
Negro Lnborcr Found by Authorities
Ia he Suffering From Dread

NEW ORLEANS. May Ia case
o. bubonic plague was discovered late
today when a negro laborcr was re-
moved to thes Isolation hospital from
his home in Burgundy Street
United states public health officials
pronounced the case as sporadic. The
negro was employed ut u warehouse
at rress and Charters Streets and
this is the first case of plague TO
csmc from that district
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-13
|GUGGENHEIM INTERESTS
PURCHASE GERMAN STOCK
Much Speculation Caused In New
York by Acquisition OF Electric
Concerns shares.

IBy Associated Prcss.l
NEW YORK. May 12.-Purchasc by
the GuEgcnhcim interests through
Kuhn. Loeb & Co. of II largo block
OF the new shares Of tho German Gem
cral Electric Company of Berlin was
lie subject W much speculation hcto
today. hccause II WINS believed in tho
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-13

helms declined to DISGUISE tho detail,
OF the transaction. but. in tho metal
trade 1t was regarded as Il prelude te
exports of copper to Germany.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-05-20
Fifth Sunday at
 Harmony Baptist

A fifth Sunday meeting of the Harmony Baptist association will be held with the Hickory Grove Baptist church, five miles from Star City. be- ginning Friday night, May 28. Rev A. N. Stanfield of Rison will preach the opening sermon at o'clock.
 The program:
 Saturday morning at S:45 devotion al by J. L Lee of Pine Bluff. How Christianity May Relate Itself to Postwar Time, Rev. Merrell of Rock Street church, Pine Bluff. What the Baptist 75 million Campaign Has Done and Something It May Yet Do Rev. w. c. Wood, Ohio street church, Pine Bluff. Women's work, discussed at 10 o'clock by Mrs. Ducket, president of the Woman's Missionary Union. At 10:SO, round table discussion, led by I. N. Moore. Dumas. At II o'clock preaching will be done by Rev. John H. Moore of First church, Pine Bluff, the subject being the Inter-church World Movement. .,,
 The remainder of the program will be planned by the pastor, Rev. D B. Moore of Star City.