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The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1920-07-09
LABOR'S NONPARTISAN POLITICAL
POLICY IS PROVING PRACTICAL

ence to a party which refuses its
Endorsement and nonpartisianship
consists in continued work for our
principles regardless of what any
political party may do"
The present nonpartisan activity
is the most intensive in the history
of the A. F. of L. Trade unionists
everywhere are responding to the call
to be true to their principles.
Aside from placing office seekers
on record, labor's policy of present
ing its demands to political parties
and to aspirants for political office,
results in wide publicity Of the de
mands and aims of the workers.
These expressions dIe discussed by
citizens generally whose attention
is compelled by organized labor's in
sistence for remedial legislation and
ultimate justice.
This publicity makes it possible
to refute the claim that organized
labor seeks legislation beneficial only
to the 100000 members of organ
lied labor. Trade unionists urge
Legislation for all workers.
This thought was expressed by
the labor conference held in Wash
ington last December:
"All workers, whether of the city
or country, mine or factory, farm
or transportation, have a common
path to thread and a common goal to
gain. We urge that every practical
acCion be taken by the A. F. of L.,
with the cooperation of all organ
iged bodies of workers, farmers and
sympathetic, liberty-loving citizens
of the United States to carry into
effect the principles and purposes
set forth in the declaration of this
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The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1920-07-09
Driven From Home
By the Rent Hogs

Detroit, Mich. - High rents are
driving working class families from
this city into smaller towns within a
radius of 20 miles or out of the
state altogether This information
has been made public by the chief
of attendance of the board of educa-
ton, who compiled his estimates
from school attendance.
The outgoing population until March
Is was more than outbalanced by
newcomers, but since that date there
have been many more leaving the
city than have been coming in.
The city has always experienced
a shortage of housing facilities, but
at no time has the situation been
as acute as at present. With rents
mounting skyward, workers find
more than a third of their income
going into the pockets of landlords.
Whole families are crowded in
two or three rooms for which 500
$40 a month is demanded Apart
ments of three or four rooms rent
for $75, 500 and $125 month.
Attempts at compelling landlords
to lower rents through court action
have failed signally. Scores of land
lords have been hailed into the city
courts, only to be turned loose be-
cause there was no statute to COM
pei them to lower the prices of their
dwelling places. The governor has
been requested to call a special
session of the legislature to effect a
remedy, but nothing has been done.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1920-07-09
COLVER SWATS
THE RAILROADS
Predicts "UntOld Suffering and
Industrial ShutdOwns Next
Winter"

Operation of the railroads of the
country as a unit as a means of re-
lieving the present transportation
difficulties was suggested today by
William B. Colver of the Federal
Trade Commission, in an address be-
fore the Washington Ad Club in
Washington d. c., on Saturday, June
26. Mr.. Colver predicted that con-
tinuation of the present situation
would mean untold suffering and
industrial shoutdowns next winter
Hundreds of millions of dollars are
tied up now in merchandise in side
tracked cars, he said.
Only one-tenth of the needed coal
for next winters supply has been
moved to the head of the lakes, Mr..
Colver said, while the industries in
New England are actually closing
down now for lack of coal. Farmers
also are unable to obtain cars to
move the residue of last years wheat
crop at time when the new crop is
coming to harvest.
Already, he declared, there are pre-
dictions of $25 flour and 25-cent
bread.
Mr.. Colver declared the roads were
unable to get coal cars to the mines,
with a result that this month coal
production is far below normal and
miners are seeing "their families go
hungry"
When operated separately, Mr.. Col
yer declared, even the largest rail
road cannot operate profitably and at
reasonable rates.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1920-07-09

guests added greatly to the social
spirit of the occasion.
Mrs. Edith Downing of Spokane
Retail Clerks and Mrs. Joe c. Now
lin, of Hillyard assisted by Miss
Cora Mckinney, and Myrtle Fender
CAST as hostesses from the Spokane
delegation presided over the tables
with Mrs. VIM. Short, wife of Presi-
dent Short and Mrs. Hannah Buck,
wife of Secretary Buck as guests of
honor.
Jean Stovel, of the Women's divi-
sion of the State Federation and
newly elected president of the Labor
Women's Federation acted as toast
mistress. After a cordial welcome
by Mrs. Downing the guests gave
greetings and short talks. Prominent
among the speakers were Anna
Louis Strong (Anise), editorial
writer for the Union Record, Mary
Sanders, representing at the conven-
tion the Cooperative Educational
Institute, Seattle; Mrs. Robert Har-
lin, wife of Robert Harlin, President
of the Miners State Federation; Mrs.
O. X. Sweeney, Walla Walla; Ruby
Belnap, Assistant Secretary, State
Federation, Seattle; Mrs. E. w.
Thrall, Centralia; Mrs. M. Mayo,
Chehalis; Mrs. Mary Nauman, Seat
tie; Renata Schroeder, Everett.
Local talent of Hillyard contributed
to the pleasure of the guests-Miss
Statia Roble giving a violin solo
ably accompanied by Mrs. Bert Hen
drick: Master Robert Platt proved a
very interesting entertainer and
graciously responded to repeated en-
cores; Florence McDermott Brown
won the hearts of her hearers by her
exquisite rendering of vocal selec
tions.
A box party completed the even
ing's enjoyment. The Spokane
women certainly scored point as
jolly good fellows and past masters
at the art of entertaining and the
following ladies have gone home
from the convention racking their
brains for competitive stunts with
which to captivate the Spokane
women when the convention comes to
their city: Mrs. Chas. E. Goldthorpe,
Mrs. F. C. Goldthorpe, Everett; Mrs.
J. S. Culnane, Mrs. Jno. Platt, Mrs.
Pearl Hendricks, Miss Doll Roble,
Mrs. Earnest Brown, Mrs. F. c.
Edgerton, Hillyard; Mrs. Geo. Bas
sett, Mrs. w. R. Bennett, Mrs. j.
Mullane, Mrs. VIM. Brown, Mrs.
Frank Tustin, Mrs. c. H. Ferria,
Seattle; Edna B. Stewart, Miss Ger
trude Wetzel, Tacoma; Mrs. M
Mayo, Chehalis; Alice E. Cline, Seat
tie; Mrs. A. R. Garden, Yakima
Mrs. E. r. Woolcott, Walla Walla.
Spokane was represented as fol-
lows: Ruth Reeder, Bessie Donovan,
Mrs. F. A. Mccain, Mrs. E. J. Park
er, Miss Marion Sullivan, Amelia
Ebersole, Agnes Metcalf, Mrs. A. B
Preusse, Mrs. A. H. Nowka.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1920-07-09
Wednesday, July 7, 1920.

Wednesday, July 7, 1920.
The Council was called to order by
President Goldthorpe at 8 p. m.
Bro. Bowling of the Longshoremen,
whose credentials were presented last
Wednesday, was obligated and seated.
The A. F. of l.. Nonpartisan Cam
paign Committee sent to the Council
the voting record of Representative
in Congress Linn II. Hadley which
was filed.
The chair stated the Committee of
AZ has asked for records of the Con-
gresham of this district as well as
of other Congressman and senators
from this State. Copies will be sent
as they are received by the Council.
Political Welfare Council
Announcement was made that the
Political Welfare Council will meet
at the Labor Temple this and sue
ceeding Friday nights until the last
one in October. All local unions are
urged to have their delegates attend.
All unions are entitled to three each.
Committee Reports
The following Committee was ap-
pointed to solicit financial aid for
Mrs. Herman and John McSlarrow:
Delegates Howarth, Rice and Alli-
son.
The committee appointed to make
arrangements for sending the little
girl Of Mrs. Potts to the Draper
Children's Home reported that
through the advice and aid of friends
Mrs. Potts had gone east to friends
living there and took the child with
her. Committee discharged with
thanks.
The Committee on Independence
Day in Seattle made verbal report.
The committee was discharged with
thanks.
Reports of Unions
The Butchers reported one initia-
ton and the appropriation of 50 to
the Triple Alliance.
The Painters initiated one appli-
cant.
The Longshoremen had a good
meeting and elected officers as fol-
lows: President, Frank Puster: Vice
President, Amel Jenson; Secretary,
Bro. Stevens; Treasurer, Bro. Lowe;
Financial Secretary, Dan Bedell;
Business Agent, Harry Jacobenson.
The Teamsters had fair meet
ing.
The Tailors reported a small meet
ing and the appropriation of So to
the Triple Alliance.
Municipal Market
The following resolution was unan-
imously adopted:
Whereas, The need of Public
Market in the City of Everett for the
purpose Of bringing the producers of
the surrounding country and The con-
sumers of the city together to re-
duce the high cost of living by elimi-
mating profit and waste is impera-
tive; and
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1920-07-09
Suit Is Filed to
Get Possession
of City Dock

Last Friday City Attorney Faus-
sett filed suit in the Superior Court
to oust the City Dock Co., the Wash
ingon City Dock Co. and Captain
Ramwell from the City Dock prop
erty at the foot of Hewitt Avenue.
The defendants have twenty days in
which to file an answer.
The complaint sets forth the
company was notified by the city, as
per terms of the lease to vacate the
City Dock in thirty days after May
/, the day of the notice. 1t further
says that Mayor w. H, Clay person
ally notified Capt. Harry Ramwell on
June 1, orally, that the city demands
possession of the property. After the
court decree, the city asks that if in
five days the company does not
vacate, writ of custer to take eff
feet in five days, be given it.
1t appears to be a hard job to
break the grip of Capt. Ramwell on
the city's property. He hates to give
up a good thing.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1920-07-09
Farmers and Workers
Are Cooperating

The farmers, the workers and the
railway men are cooperating In Sno'
homish County to carry the election
this fall for the producers. AS the
first step in this campaign the
county precincts are holding meet
ings every night this month. Their
principal speakers are from the city
of Everett. In exchange, the farmer
committee has arranged that their
speakers will attend the meetings in
the city and thus bring the produc-
crs closer together.
Last Friday night marked the be-
ginning of this months meetings
The meeting was held in the Outlook
schoolhouse, with nearly 200 people
present. Attorney George Louttit
and w. j. Fortson were the princi-
pal speakers. George Vetter gave q
short talk on education and w. P
Wilkins, secretary of the County
Non-Partisan League, talked on or
ganization. A quotation from the
Fargo Forum" of North Dakota
an anti-N. P. l.. paper conceding the
nomination in the primaries to Gov.
ernor Frazier and the other candi-
GaCeS o. the IN. L. Il. ny d lO,Voe
majority was greeted with ear-split
ting applause.
r. D. Deselle was elected chair
man Of the Farmers Educational Pre-
cinct meetings committee. Three
meetings were also scheduled. The
meeting in Hartford Tuesday night
will be addressed by w. J. Fortsor
as principal speaker. Wednesday
night Getchell will hold a meeting
with George Louttit as the principa
speaker. Thursday night is set aside
f0l the Machias meeting.
Friday night will mark the be
ginning of the weekly Political Wei
fare Council meetings in this city
instead of the bi-weekly meetings
formerly held. The farmer speaker
at that meeting is not yet known bu
there will be some speaker from thu
Farmer group at every meeting be
tween now and the November elec.
ton. The Political Welfare Council
is made up of three delegates from
each OF the labor and railway unions
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1920-07-09
GREAT PAGEANT
OF DEMOCRACY

Organized labor of Seattle put on
the grandest celebration of Inde-
pendence Day ever witnessed in the
Queen City of the Sound" The
celebration was conducted under the
auspices of the Central Labor Coun-
Gil. Every detail was worked out
and carried out with as near preci-
sion as was possible in the manage
ment of that mammoth affair.
Led by Joan of Arc, the labor
forces made fine showing in the
downtown parade Monday. Veterans
of the Civil War, members of the
Private Soldiers and Sailors Legion
and others who took part in the world
war were in line.
The whole parade was led by
Maj. Malcolm Douglas, as marshal
of the day, and Sergeant H. C.
Cutler, chief of staff.
There was a mile of labor floats
and cars. Uncle Sam was shown
and the spirit of liberty was every
where.
The procession halted at the City
County Building where were held the
usual patriotic exercises in the pres
ence of great multitude.
Then an enormous number of citi-
zens and visitors found their way to
Woodland Park, where was gathered
together the largest number of peo-
Pile ever seen in the history of the
-conservatively estimated at
$4,000 or more.
The program of entertainment at
the park was carried out to the let
ter. There was, of course, all kinds
of outdoor sports, but by far the
most unique feature was the staging
of "The Pageant of Democracy" the
like of which was never before seen
in the Pacific Northwest. Here is
reprinted from the Union Record this
short descriptive story of this splen-
did show:
Staging The Pageant of Democ-
racy' organized labor of Seattle,
Monday at Woodland Park produced
the most gorgeous and inspiring dis
play ever yet seen in the open air
in the history of the city. Thous-
ands upon thousands of persons
banked themselves about the great
open space at the park and cheered
and shouted themselves hoarse in
recognition of the work of art and
beauty. Mrs. Wiswell Wilson, who
directed the event, was the recipient
of hundreds of expressions of con-
graduation.
at was redeclaration of adher-
ence to the principles of the great
declaration which organized labor
carried out in the woods at the big
playground, for with the characters
of the original signing all portrayed
the spectators were given an idea of
the significance of what the purpose
back of the pageant might be. With
labor holding the stage as the only
important faction of society really
working for and maintaining that
the principles of the declaration be
upheld regardless of hysteria or fear
this pageant meant greater degree
of patriotism and love of humanity
than other organizations have been
able to grasp.
"Every important character of the
revolutionary period participated in
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1920-07-09

Washington, July 3.-The A. F. of
L. National Nonpartisan political
campaign committee has forwarded
the record of every senator and
congressman to every trade union
within the jurisdiction of these re-
spective officials. There is not a
trade unionist in this country that
is unacquainted with the position
taken by his national representatives
on questions of interest to the wage
earners.
The unions are acting on the sug-
gestion of the A. F. of l.. committee
to have these records read at va
rious meetings, followed by dis
cussion of candidates qualifications
and their attitude toward the de-
mands of labor, which are also
discussed.
This movement contains no man
datory features. 1t is based on the
theory that when workers are in
formed they will use their ballot for
the benefit of the wage earners.
This policy is not of recent date.
1t has been as much part of the
A. F. of L. since it's inception 40
years ago, as is the right of atfl-
lated unions to control their wage
scales, strike votes and other inter
nal matters.
In 1896 the A. F. of L. conven-
ton declared: "Our movement dis
tinctly draws the line between politi-
cal action in the interest of labor and
political party action"
The 1906 convention said: LA
Dor has never stood for what our
detractors assert, "No politicis in the
union. The fact is that we have
declared against partisan politicis.
Partisanship is exhibited by adher-
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1920-07-09

colonial costume. The audience again
heard the words of the Declaration
itself and the voices of Washington
and Lincoln pleading with strug-
Cling nation to remember that free
dom, justice and order were the es-
sentias upon which the national
strength was founded.
patriotic songs interspersed with
the program gave an added impress
siveness to the occasion and brought
out the love of the principles of free
dom in the heart of every man who
stands with organized labor. Nc
more patriotic, no more beauteous
and no more stronger spectacle ever
has been attempted in the city and
none ever was so faithfully and ar
tistically carried out. Mrs. Wilson
and her assistants are entitled tc
the lasting gratitude of every per
son who participated in and attended
the celebration at Woodland Park.
"The appearance of George Wash
ington, a part taken by Jack Dus.
chak, was the occasion for a great
tribute to the Father of His Coun-
try, and when Duschak spoke the
words of the First American the
audience was thrilled with fervor
that demanded outlet in vocal DEM
onstration.
Like enthusiasm came at the ap-
pearance of Lincoln and with the
singing of Dixie by Mrs. Helen Left
ridge, one of the most widely known
colored singers on the Coast.
Hundreds of characters in the
pageant, and none of them were
minor parts, owing to the necessity
for concerted action to make the
event successful, all deserve special
mention but those taking the roles
of the better known personages
stand out through historical rea-
sons.
"One of the most unique sections
and one of the most elaborate was
the procession of the nations wherein
were depicted the immigrants COM
ing to the new world to find that
freedom denied them on the other
side of the seas. There were more
than fifty nations represented in
this part, the members being either
direct descendants of natives of the
other lands or having been born
there.
"The four sections of the pageant
went through without misstep
They began with the birth of the
nation eliminating in the signing OF
the Declaration, then passed on
through the earlier period and found
expression in the emancipation days
of Lincoln. Next was shown the
national growth and development ir
national greatness and then came
the closing with the spectacle OF
world democracy"
Seattle is not equipped with trans
porta tion facilities adequate to carry
to and fro such big crowd.
When those who were in the
parade and those who witnessed il
arrived at the park they found {
large throng, large portion of which
came from other states and cities
Visitors were there from Nebraska
North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Ore
gon and California, as well as people
from other Sound cities and Easter
Washington. Everett was not wei
represented as our people remained
at home to take part in and witness
Everett's own fine celebration and or
account of gas shortage.
Volumes could be written about
this splendid celebration, but there
are no newspapers in this neck o
the woods which have space enough
| to describe it.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1920-07-09
THE EVERETT
CELEBRATION

Everett did herself credit in the
Independence Day celebration this
year, under the auspices of the River
side Commercial Club and the AM
erican Legion.
There were the usual number of
we'll managed, well patronized sports
and patriotic exercises. In addition
there was the Great Alamo Shows
(still OPEN and daily aeroplane
flights.
The weather was ideal and every
body enjoyed himself and herself to
the full.
The committees deserve great
credit for their excellent manage
ment of these holiday festivities
which lastd four days, Friday, Sat
urday, Sunday and Monday.
1t may be said that this was one
of the finest celebrations ever in this
city.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1920-07-09
Sidney Flowers
Was Acquitted

Sidney Flowers, returned soldier,
editor Of the "Dugout," magazine
published in Los Angeles in the in
terest of returned soldiers, who has
been prosecuted and prosecuted for
upholding the cause of labor has been
acquitted. He was twice tried with
failure to convict. Mr.. Flowers was
charged with having sent copies of
the magazine abroad which was
claimed to be "having commerce with
enemy countries" as copies of his
magazine reached German territory
This was another dirty frame-up by
the Manufacturers Association.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1920-07-09

Corrigan-Why do YOU call tn
hated Hun Jerry" me by? Soldier
Son-Oh, l don't know how it started,
dad. Corrigan (sternly)-Well, yen
raymimber how it inded in this house
iv We don't lave off sayin' it in me
hearin'. Are We only a nominal
Irish-American buffalo Express.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1920-07-09

New Mistress-How about the af-
ternoon off? Norah-Sure, mum,
take wan-I'm willin'-Boston Tran
script.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1920-07-09
A WORD TO THE WISE
HAVE YOU REGISTERED?

Louis j. Hart is REGISTERED
The MINIMUM WAGE for
women workers is STILL $500
a week. These women would now
be getting $500 a week if Louis
j. Hart had been true to the
cause and interest of women.
EVERYLABORING MAN
EVERY LABORING MAN,
EVERY LABORING MANS
WIFE should Register at once.
Delay is dangerous.
DO 1T NOW!
REGISTER! REGISTER
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1920-07-09

Try BLUE RIBBON" Cigars. &c.
The Raymer enterprise., 1920-05-20
PAWNEE COUNTY


The vote taken a week ago for
the purpose of determining senti-
ment In the proposed area OF Paw
nee county is fairly representative
Of the opinion OF majority OF the
taxpayers OF that district, and The
News believes that the valley should
voice no further opposition to div
ision but should bid Pawnee county
a fond farewell and give II such as
slstanee as 1t will need to bring
about the establishment OF its new
entity.
Financially, there is little at stake
IL is a mooted question whether thf
area OF the proposed county Is an
asset or liability to the present
Weld County. considering Its yas'
stretches of public roads, the invest
ment which bridge maintenance re-
quires and the hundred and one 9th
er considerations OF Importance Ger
tainly the margin between profit ane
loss In the administration of so large
county is too small to justify
quarrel. From the sentimental
standpoint we dislike to see diyis
ion for we have been proud OF thu
great size and the agricultural i'm
portance OF Weld county, but sen
timental considerations cannot inter
fere In the solution OF practica
problem.
II Pawnec county is determined
to leave our bed and board there Il
nothing for IFS In the valley to de
but to publish the customary hotic'
absolving ourselves from all respon
sibility for her future conduct, anf
let her depart In peace. With tn,
bright future OF the dry farming
districts under modern scientific
farming methods. there is no reason
To doubt that the county will be self
supporting. II has right 10 ex
pect prosperity, for 1t has the sol
and the sunshine. and needs onl,
scientific conservation Of moistur,
TO bring big crops each year
The proposed division should MOI
b. made political issue II is {
question OF practical, not political i'm
portance. The News has always be
lieved that final decision should fol
low the will of the majority In tht
proposed county. and IL that viii
has been fairly expressed. division
should follow without opposition -.
Weld County News.
"A Daniel come to judgment" as
sure as you live, II all Weld county
were of the same mind we would
certainly part company with them
with keen regret.