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Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-03-19
SeditiOn Law Danger
Yet MenaCeS People

Washington-Whil there is hardly
a possibility that the house judiciary
committee will favor the Stirling Sc
dition bill, passed by the senate, ad-
vocates of this legislation have not
given up the fight. They have changed
their method. This was shown when
Congressman Hustled, a member of
the house judiciary committee asked
Attorney General Palmer, when the
official was testifying, if it would not
be wise to drop the term "sedition"
and substitute anarchy" for the
reason, said the law maker, that
Everybody in the country, practical
ly, is against anarchy"
The attorney general agreed to this
suggestion that the sedition proposal
be camoufaged so the people would
be led to believe it means something
else-until it becomes effective.
Congressman Hustled has intro
duced a sedition bill, which is
shorter than the Graham bill or the
Davey bill, the latter having been
o. KID by the attorney general.
The Hustled bill, however, is as
dangerous as is the other. Among
other things it makes it unlawful to
promote the destruction or change
of the form of the government of the
United States or the subversion Of
any of it's powers or functions"
The recent steel strike was heralded
as an attack against the government,
and as a result of this propaganda
the public mind was infamed to such
point that if the Hustled bill was
law steel strikers could be easily con-
victed and jailed for 10 years and
fined $4,000 or both.
A refusal to obey an injunction
judge would be liable to- the same
punishment.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-03-19

Mr.. Plumb having conceived The
plan, is constantly studying it to per-
feet it in any way he can, and as a
result he does with it what the school
boy does with his A. B. C.'s. He dis
cusses it forward and backward and
then dissects it, and the able manner
in which he does this from the plat
form, leads the listener to believe
that he thoroughly understands what
he is talking about.
His efforts were not wasted, either
for his large audience which filled the
auditorium and numbered over 1000
fairly drank in his words, and so
clearly did he make himself that a
person had ample time and oppor-
tunity to analyze his statements as
he went along.
From an oratorical standpoint there
has not been a more interesting
speaker in this city in long time.
Mr.. Plumb has long been expected
to arrive in this city by his circle of
co-believers in the Plumb Plan cause,
and they were rewarded for their long
wait by an evening of especial enter
tainment.
Mr.. David H. Murphy was chair
man of last nights meeting and ac-
complished the purpose in highly
satisfactory manner. Mr.. Ernest T.
Johnson was the speaker who intro
duced Mr.. Plumb, and at the opening
the B. & o. Glee Club rendered sew
eral very pleasing vocal selections.
The hall was decorated in a most
fitting manner, and on the whole it
was an evening thoroughly enjoyed
by those who were there.
The invocation was asked by the
Rev. Chas. H. Stull, pastor of the
First Baptist church.
Many went to hear the subject they
believed in, discussed Others went
to criticise. To each of these Mr..
Plumb explained his purpose in a
manner highly satisfactory.
He spoke for about an hour and a
half, but every word he spoke carried
his meaning with it, and there was no
padding" in his address, so to speak.
In substance he said:
eve are living in an age that de-
mands our attention. The cost of
living is high, our wages are high, but
not high enough to seemingly meet
the demands that are made upon us,
and for that reason we are forced to
solve the problem that will make our
conditions better and our sphere more
livable.
"The question is how shall we do it :?
There are many ways, but the way
we are looking for is the right way.
We don't want to be wrong, There
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-03-19
WereJudges Biased?
DID TRADE REASONS AFFECT
HIGH COURT?
Justice Day Makes Singing Com
ment on Majority Opinion of U.
S. Supreme Court

Washington - Public policy and
trade, rather than law, caused the
United States supreme court to re-
fuse to dissolve the steel trust.
This claim is made not by "agi-
tators who would overthrow the
government" but by three members
of the court who dissented from the
majority opinion.
Associate Justice Day made this
singing comment on the majority
opinion, which was agreed to by
Justice Pitney and Clarke:
GAS | understand the conclusions
of the court affirming the decree
directing dismissal of the bill, they
amount to this: That these combina-
tions, both the holding company and
the subsidiaries which comprise it,
although organized in plain violation
and bold defiance of the provisions
of the act, nevertheless are immune
from a decree effectually ending the
combinations and putting it out of
their power to attain the unlawful
purpose sought, because of some rea-
sons of public policy requiring such
conclusion.
"1 know of no public policy which
sanctions a violation of the law, nor
of any inconvenience to trade, do
mestic or foreign, which should have
the effect of placing combinations,
which have been able to thus organ
ize one of the greatest industries of
the country in defiance of law, in an
impregnable position above the con-
troll of the law forbidding such COM
binations.
"Such a conclusion does violence to
the policy which the law was intended
to enforce, runs counter to the de-
cisions of the court, and necessarily
results in a practical notification of
the act itself"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-03-19
Anti-Sedition Bills
FREEDOM IN AMERICA MUST BE
MAINTAINED
President Perkins of Cigar Makers
International Union Condemns
Recent Legislation

Chicago-Democracy was heralded
as the victor when the war against
European autocracy ended November
II, 1918, writes President Perkins of
the Cigar Makers International union
in the official journal of that organ
ization.
"Since that memorable date" SAYS
this trade unionist, "a set of reaction
ary demagogues within our own ad-
ministrative and law-making bodies
have attempted to make a farce of
American freedom.
among the more recent and far
reaching measures proposed by these
autocratic highbinders we find the
Sterling bill, passed by the senate,
and the Graham bill proposed in the
house of representatives.
"They are called anti-sedition bills.
"They are in reality the most Sc
ditious attacks on American freedom
ever proposed and if they are passed
and enforced the very danger they
aim to prevent, revolution, will be
thousand times more probable.
"Circulating copies of the Decla-
ration of independence would con-
stitute a crime under the proposed
law, for the Declaration itself advo-
Gates the overthrow of government
when the people see fit to do so.
"Any federal Judge could decide
that strike had a political end in
view and he could then send the
members of the union on strike to
Jail for 20 years.
"Any law allowing the judiciary
greater latitude in governmental af-
fairs is foreign to all constitutional
rights.
"This law would give judges the
balance of power in every wage dis
pute, in every campaign of organi-
zation and in fact would place a
censorship over the acts, speech and
thought of the American people.
"The times do not warrant such
retroactive measures. If our present
laws were able to protect and per-
petuate our government during the
war just ended they are surely ade-
quate for the same purpose in time
of peace.
Labor will never agree to such
measures. We are going to ask for
such democracy at home as we
fought for in Europe"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-03-19
British Employers
Want Longer Hours

Manchester, England = Employers
in this city want longer hours-for
their employees.
The chamber of commerce has
called on the government to reinstate
pre-war hours of labor "in view of
the worldwide shortage of goods,
and by increasing exports check the
depreciation in British currency and
prevent further increases in the cost
of imported foodstuffs and other es-
sential commodities"
To this appeal the Cotton Factory
Times replies:
"The cry for increased production
and the assumption that our national
ills can only be cured by an increase
in the hours of labor is becoming a
bore.
"No suggestion here that capital
should renounce excessive profits or
that capitalization on fictitious
basis should cease, or that any form
or unearned increment should be dis
countenanced. No; merely that work.
ers should work still more.
"The shorter workday was not OBJ
tanned so easily that the workers will
be prepared to sacrifice it in the hope
"a forlorn hope in our opinion-that
it will be returned to them ten-fold.
Under the present economic system
cotton workers, in common with
others, have repeatedly found that
when supply has overtaken demand
it has not improved their position.
They have still been required to
carry the baby in the shape of short
time and reduced earnings.
"We cannot but admire the pre-
sumption with which some of the
more fortunately-placed people are
always ready to prescribe for the ills
of the nation by recommending more
work for the people who are already
doing by far the great bulk of the
work that is done.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-03-19
Call on big Brother"

shinpton-Unknown little COM
nsnv "unions" in the railroad service
are trying to crawl under the big tent
of trade unionism and are asking Of
fcials of bona fide railroad organiza-
tions to recognize them when nomina-
tions are being made for the three
lahor members on the board that will
he created under the new railroad bill
to adjust disputes.
These company unions" could
never see their way clear to affiliate
with the trade union movement, and
it appears now that they will remain
outside the fold, as the interstate
commerce commission has called on
the recognized trade unions to make
nominations for the labor board. The
mechanical department of the rail-
roads, represented by the shop en-
ployes, will present two names; the
Transportation department, represent
ed by the four brotherhoods and the
switchmen, will present two and the
maintenance of way department, rep
resented by trackmen, telegraphers,
ETC., will present two. Out OF these
six the president will select three.
The president will appoint three on
pehalf of the public, and the railroad
managers will present at least six
names from which the president Will
choose three.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-03-19
"MOraIiStS" Scored

Richmond, Va-Editor Duke of the
Square Deal, official newspaper of the
local trade union movement, scores
"moralists" who are ignoring the
attempt to legalize 10-year-old child
labor in this state.
The Virginia house of delegates
has advanced the bill permitting the
employment of these children in can
neries of the state for 10 hours day
and the labor editor says:
against this bill is arrayed only
the labor movement. The political
preachers who have been so active in
other legislative matters have
strangely avoided helping to fight
this vicious measure. While the bill
which provides that ice cream can be
sold legally on Sunday was bitterly
fought by certain preachers and legis-
lative leaders, yet these same men
are found either silent while this
legislation is being rushed through
or actively assisting in passing the
bill. The bill to provide extra jobs
for censors to pass on whether or not
we are to see moving pictures or not
had great moral leaders actively
championing it and they seemed
anxious to preserve the morals of the
people. These gentlemen were sadly
missing when this child labor bill
came up for a vote"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-03-19
Will Arbitrate Wages

Atlanta, Ga.-The local street car
company and it's organized platform
employees will arbitrate wage differ
ences. The award will date back to
the first of the year and will continue
throughout 1920.
Denver-An arbitration board has
raised wages 10 cents an hour for
motormen and conductors The new
scale is: So cents an hour for begin
ners; Sc cents after three months
service, and So cents thereafter.
The award dates back to Nov. 80.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-03-19
WANT JOIN BARGAINING

Beverly, Mass.-Between 1000 and
5000 machinists employed by the
United States Machinery company
have suspended work to abolish the
individual contract system and to Sc
cure the establishment of grievance
committees. The company is opposed
to unions and want to adjust griev-
ances with each individual. In de-
Tending it's position it hawks about
"freedom," "the open shop" and
"liberty."
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-03-19
The Talented Author of "Plumb Plan
Addresses Large Audience
High School Auditorium Packed by Enthusiastic
Boosters for Public Ownership of the
Nations Rail Roads

Labor was out en- masse Monday
night at High School Auditorium and
it was mostly railway labor, although
practically every branch in the city
was represented and there was a
liberal sprinkling of people in the
other walks of life, who gathered to
hear the discussion of the now famous
Plumb Plan, by the author of the
plan himself, the Honorable Glenn E.
Plumb.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-03-19
WORKERS LOCKED OUT

Middletown, Ohio - The agitation
against kaiserism during the war
means nothing to the Crystal Paper
company. The company discharged
several workers and notified the
others that they would have to aban-
don all notion of forming union or
"get out" The workers are tout, "
and the petty czars now threaten to
evict them from company houses.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-03-19
GLUE IN ICE CREAM

New York-The health department
reports that the health of thousands
of people in this city is being injured
because of glue in ice cream. Some
manufacturers claim they were i'm
posed upon by gelatine manufacturers
but glue is cheaper than gelatine and
the health officials refuse to exone-
rate these manufacturers.
The glue "ice cream" was submit
ted to this simple test: Place saucer
of the stuff in warm place and if it
remains intact after an hour, it is
evident that glue holds it together.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-03-19

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, 1920-03-19

We must go on organizing, organ
izing, organizing; but we must also
go on educating, educating, educating.
: . There is no subject that affects
our national life that is not fit sub
ject on which to seek information for
the guidance ef organized lahsx,
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-03-19
Teamsters Get Increase

Hoquiam, Wash.-The new agree
ment of Transfers union No. 500
calls for a Sc rate except for milk
wagon drivers, employed by dairies.
The latter will be paid SAP a week
with butter, milk and eggs at cost.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-03-19
Switchmen Unite

Buffalo, N. Y. The Switchmen's
Union of North America has charter
ed unions in the following localities:
Creston Iowa; Grand Island, Neb.;
New Castle, Pa; Mobridge, S. D.,
and Salamanca and Corning, N. Y.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-03-19
Carpenters Raise Wages

Galesburg, Ill. - Carpenters have
raised wages from rs cents an hour
to S712 cents.
East Liverpool, Ohio The car
penters' new wage scale has been ac-
cepted by contractors. Outside work
ers will be paid 81 an hour and inside
workers 90 cents an hour.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-03-19
Gains by Fur Workers

New York - Rabbit skin workers
who have recently organized in Brook
lyn and Newark have won a 10-days'
strike. Piece workers are advanced
20 per cent and floor workers are
raised SIS a week.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-03-19
Gains by StereOtypers

Albany, N. Y. - Stereotypers in
this city and in Troy have advanced
wages So week and secured a bonus
of 81 a week.
Evansville, Ind.-A wage increase
of $1.25 a day has been secured by
the Stereotypers' union.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-03-19
Under Compensation Act

. Ottawa, Ont.-The government has
placed all workers connected with
theaters and picture houses under the
workmen's compensation act. The
organized workers, as usual, made
the fight for this decision.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-03-19
Bindery Workers Out

Augusta, Ga. - Bookbinders and
bindery women have suspended work
to enforce wage increases that will
re-establish pre-war living standards
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-03-19
WAGE INCREASES
Gains in Wages Made by Organized
Labor Throughout the Nation
Molders Get 81 Rate

Dayton, Ohio-Iron molders have
secured a new wage agreement from
employers in this city. Rates are 81
for an eight-hour day.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-03-19

The business men'whose ads appear
in the Leader are entitled tc your
support.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-03-19
LABOR'S PROGRESS
advances Made and Better Conditions
Secured All Over the Country
Iron Workers Win

Montreal, Quebec-Ornamental iron
workers have won three-weeks'
strike and secured improved condi-
tions
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-03-19

The merchant who advertises in the
Leader will appreciate your patronage.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-08-09

streets are 50 chocke with automog
bile traffic during business hours
Certainly they do not ina CINE that
all these people driving cars through
the noon and evening rush hours IN
the down town section are out for Joy
rides he said nor can they ma
one out of a hundred cars Anyw here.
any time of the day. that are travel
ing about aimlessly. with no object or
destination. In the evening it is true
hundreds Of persons take their cars out
for recreation drives. but this Is IN
cidental TO the cars chief purpose IN
life. During the day It IS In busi-
ness. Even the fine Hmousines oc-
cupied by ladies and driven by liveried
chauf1eurs have their business mis-
Ions In Iact. these people oepena
on the motor car exclusively as
means Of transportation
80 it is that the misnomer pleasure
car continues to exist People do not
stop TO think and analyze. But when
they 90. they quickly reanze where
they were wrong. Just "a this editor
told the dealer in a letter
The motor car Is public necessity
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-08-09
WONDERS

An eminent psychologist has recent
" completed a test to determine the
mind content of the average motor.st.
Recording instruments showed the foi-
I7vin wonders present in the propor
tor Indicated
woneer If I'm out or ges-1s-2 per
cent.
Wonder If that traffic cop saw me-
s.5 per cent.
Woroer how much OF The anti freeze
is svater-6.7 per cent.
wonder IL that's a spark knock or
carhon-5.1 per cent.
Wonder If the wife has finished shop
ping yet-2.3 per cent
Wonder II those little tads viii keep
to the sidewalk-3-5 per cent.
Wonder II that spares pumped up
e.s per cent
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-08-09
MOTOR CAR IS
NOT A LUXURY
comments on Popular Mis-
conception of Automobiles
Chief Purpose in Life.

I have always been cur,ous -
know just how many persons in Han
pressure. or even primarily FOR pleas
ure. Ed Boiling OF the Boiling Auto
Sales remarked the other dav when
ne heard someone comment on Tue
growing number or pleasure cars, on
the streets
Mr. Boiling. who is the Dodge Bro
'ners dealer in this city. said it seem
ca piePosterous TO MIN tnat people
should continue referring to passenger
eaIs az pleasure cars when the mai
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-08-09
Auto Quiz
ANSWERS TO LAST WEEKS oUEs
TIONS

AlyswERs TO LAST WEEKS CUES
TIoNS
driving ear in second speed for
envy length of time should he avoided
as much as possible. However ga long
hills. in mud or very rouSh roads when
lower gear ratios are imperatiVe. the
following rules, IL applied TO q car in
good working condition VIII CARRY II
through on second spoed without injury
In the motor. DO not drive az sreaier
speed than l0 to l5 nailes pcr hoars -
this speed. dc not drive distances ST
more than two miles Without q period
az rest. giv!ns the motor chance "
cool If continuous riding for more
than two miles IS required. throttle the
engine to q very slow rate ef speed
Use good oil with the crankcase fued
10 the proper level and see that She
cooling system is hned with water. II
the water bolts. the FIRST sign al over
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-08-09


What is the two speed rear axle
OF an automobneF
How Will the presence OF oil or
moisture on a spark plug cause the plu g
TO miss fro even though the points are
cleans
3-Why IS It important that valve
cap be always carried on tire valve?
What are the purposes of the cap2
lis tho owner 81 en insured car
pcnalized for not using approved
locking device, under the new insur-
ance reEulauons2
What is the simplest form or gear
arrangement used IN the steering gear?
6-Win a dent in a rim injure the
casing Of tire?
7-At what speed Is the magnetic Of
four cylinder engine driven2 Or six
cylinder engine?
s-What amount OF heat IS lost BY
an engine through its cooling system?
9-What is the value of repair parts
only produced during 1919?
lo-What defects Of vibrator coll
would cause imperfect spark Or no
spark at all?
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-08-09

and WIN continue TO be a necessity
just al long as stores and offices are
open. and new buildings are erecteo
and men 90 TO work"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-08-09
THIS WEEKS QUESTIONS

The amount produced was 1867
barrels
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-01-24
THIRD BATH MOST WELCOME
Plunge in Elisha's Spring Necessary
to Remove Traces Of Jordan
and the Dead Sea.

The Jericho region is supplied with
three kinds Of water, and this prodi-
gality, coupled with the historic fame
Of the Jordan valley, has furnished
regular formula of bathing for pilgrims
to this hot depression, nearly quarter
of mile below the level Of the sea.
OF course. every tourist has to battle
in the Dead sea 1t is the thing to do.
Lucky is the man whose skin does not
crack in the heat Of the valley, for
Dead sea water on a cracked skin or
the film of the eye reminds one OF
boiling oil and the Spanish inquisition.
Having performed the necessary
rite and dutifully completed an expe-
rience which can be recorded in the
diary of the trip, the poor pilgrim,
laved with tenacious fluid that seems
to be composed Of salt, kerosene and
I've, drives off to the Jordan and seeks
relief in the muddy water Of that river.
Then, as night rapidly settles in the
deepest wrinkle on the face Of Mother
Earth, the tired traveller rides between
the miserable novels which constitute
modern Jericho and dismounts at the
Sultan's spring, once sweetened by
Elisha.
Here the water is collected IN .
large pool, both cold and clear, and
few resist the temptation to plunge
into it and remove forever any linger-
ing signs of the holy but muddy waters
Of the Jordan.