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Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-08-13
Get Eight Hours
TAILORS' WRONGS ARE ENDED
THROUGH UNIONISM
Short WOrkday at Good Wages Takes
the Place of Weary Hours of
Piece Work and Poor Pay

Chicago-"No better illustration of
the value of organization of wage
earners exists in the labor movement
than is shown by the results secured
by the Journeymen Tailors' Union of
America" said Thomas Sweeney, gen
eral secretary of that organization.
"For centuries custom tailors were
piece workers. They furnished shops,
tools, heat and artificial light, and
usually worked from IL to IA hours
a day. Their average wages were
never higher than 80 cents an hour.
"The convention held at Chicago,
August, 1917 adopted the following
recommendation: Beginning with
September /, 1919, no member of the
J. T U. of A. will be allowed to work
under any but the following condi-
tions: Free work shops furnished by
the employers, a weekly wage fixed
by the local, eight hours to constitute
days work, time and one-half for
overtime
This recommendation was adopted
by a Lang referendum vote and in
compliance with it, the demand for
the abolishment of piece work was
made III all of the larger and many
Of the smaller cities of the United
States and Canada. AS was expected,
the demands were refused by employ
ing tailors, particularly in New York
city and all of the larger cities on
the Pacific coast.
"Strikes in New York, Philadel-
phia and other eastern cities were
not of long duration, but the Pacific
coast strikes lasted from September,
1919, to June, 1920, and at this writ
ing there are number of members
on the strike list.
"The tailors are now working no
more than eight hours as a regular
day, and many cities have 44-hour
week, with an average wage of be-
tween $38 and $40 week.
at cost the tailors about 100000
to abolish piece work and establish
the eight-hour day and a weekly
wage. While this is quite sum of
money for a comparatively small in
ternational union, our organization
came out of the fight financially and
numerically stronger than it was at
the beginning of the struggle"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-08-13
Expose PrOfiteerS But
No One Is Arrested

Washington The department of
justice has discovered more profit
eering, and it has discovered all the
details, and knows the plans to boost
prices. But no one will be arrested
until personal responsibility" is
fixed.
Howard K. Figg, special assistant
to the attorney general in charge of
the enforcement of the Lever act
against proftering, has exposed the
profitering plot. He says manu-
facturers and jobbers of wearing APP
parel are attempting through care
fully planned propaganda, "to STAN
pede retailers and the public into re-
newed fictitious demands for clothing
and hereby forces prices higher. The
federal official says the department
of justice has all the evidence and is
fully acquainted with the methods of
these protiteers "and it only remains
to fix personal responsibility before
applying the criminal provisions of
the law"
Manufacturers and jobbers are
even going to the length of guar
anteeing the retail trade against
declining Market" he said. "These
guarantees are being given very gem
orally and seemingly in furtherance
of concerted plan, despite the word
ing of the Lever law fixing severe
penalties for conspiracy to exact ev-
cesive prices for any necessaries.
'The closing of mills is being used
in the price propaganda" said Mr..
Figg. "The retailer is then being
threatened with further curtailment
and higher prices if he does not ac-
cept goods and order on the present
market"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-08-13
PrObers White-Wash
Coal Owners Thugs

Charleston. w. .Va.-A commission
appointed by Governor Cornwall to
investigate coal owners thug rule in
Logan county has reported as was
expected.
1t has white washed the thugs.
The Judicial poise" of the com
mission is shown in its claim that coal
owners are not employing armed
guards in the Guyan valley. The
commission does admit, however, that
the Logan Coal Operators association
pays the sheriff of Logan county a
sum of money each month to pay
Certain deputies" Instead of making
strong demands that this violation Of
law be stopped, the commission says:
"This practice is condemned by the
commission"
Section II, chapter 7 of the West
Virginia code says: at shall not be
lawful for any Of the aforesaid Of
ficers of this state (sheriffs, etc. to
appoint any deputy or deputies to
act as, or perform any duties in the
capacity of guards or watchmen for
any private individual, firm or cor
poration."
Many witnesses told the commits
sion of assaults by coal owners thugs.
These witnesses showed wounds to
support their story.
Trade unionists are not surprised
at the report. In fact they would be
surprised if the commission reported
on the facts and thereby adopted a
policy contrary to that now adopted
by West Virginia officials.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-08-13

1t is not surprising that the Steel
Trust made such extraordinary efforts
to prevent the publication Of re-
port of q survey Of the steel industry
made by the Interchurch World Move
ment. The only surprising thing
about the entire incident is that it
failed in its efforts. Certainly more
damning arraignment of the high
handed, autocratic, un-American and
inhuman methods of the Steel Trust
or any other industry has not been
printed in this country in many years.
This survey was undertaken during
the steel strike last fall. 1t was
made under the most difficult condl-
tions. The officials of the Steel Trust
placed every obstruction in the way
Of an orderly inquiry, and after it
had been completed resorted to the
methods Of house-breaker to prevent
it's publication. Agents were installed
in the Offices of the Interchurch
World Movement under instructions
to steal the report after emissaries
had failed to buy it with cold cash.
When all its attempts at suppression
had been thwarted, the Steel Trust
and Big Business declared a blockade
against the financial plans of the
movement and it has been practically
abandoned.
But it lived long enough to render
signal service to humanity. Its
revelations must inevitable arouse
public sentiment to the gravity of a
situation that is leading directly to
Unrestricted warfare" to use the
words of the report. The president
is urged to appoint commission
that will bring worker and employer
together and prevent another serious
interruption of industry.
The report issjudicial in tone, COM
prehensive in scope and startling in
its conclusion. 1t upholds the claims
of the steel workers that they were
striking against a continuation OF
intolerable conditions. 1t proves the
hollowness and insincereity of the
charge that bolshevism or syndical-
ism had anything to do with that
effort to secure industrial justice. 1t
censures governmental agencies for
inaction, when they were not openly
or covertly under the control Of the
Steel Trust. 1t is charged that the
press and pulpit were used for base
purposes, and denounces the system
Of espionage and "under-cover" men
and agents provocateur employed by
Gary to suppress the legitimate rightI
of the toilers.
1t is demanded that the "propel
federal officers be requested to make
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-08-13
People Pay For 1t
JUICIEST PLUM IN HISTORY
HANDED RAILROADS
Living Costs of Each American Fam
ily Increased About 81 90 A Week
BY Esch- Cummins Bill

Washington - The Esch-Cummlns
railroad law has struck its stride and
the railroads have been handed the
iuiciest plum in their history in the
form of rate increase of a billion
and half dollars.
1t is estimated that when the
charge reaches the ultimate consumer
81 a week will be added to the living
costs of every American family.
The railroads were awarded this
$1,150,000, 600 increase by the inter-
state commerce commission to meet
a wage increase of $600,000,00 the
remaining 100000 to be used for
6 per cent interest for two years, with
a free hand on the manner in which
they spent their income.
The commission based its billion
and a half award on an estimated
total railroad valuation of $18,0OO,-
100000. To this estimate Messrs.
Eastman and Woolley non-concurred
They showed that the commission has
been Investigating railroad valuation
for several years, and to date the
value of only Is per cent of the total
mileage Of the country has been as
certained.
During the agitation for return
of the railroads organized labor urged
that the roads be not returned until
a test of government control could be
had under normal conditions.
This plan was rejected and the
roads were returned last March Be
cause of differences between the two
branches of congress over the senate
Cummins bill and the house Esch bill
the act was rewritten by conferees
representing both branches. AS usual
these conferrees worked behind closed
doors. They made their report public
48 hours before the house voted and
it was stated on the floor of that
body that there was not a member
of the house, outside Of the conferees
who understood the bill, and that it
was a physical impossibility to be-
come acquainted with its contents in
that time.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-08-13
The InterchurCh Survey and the
Steel Trust

public two records on recent investi-
cations of the steel industry, in max
ing which public money was spent,
and to explain why these and similar
reports have not hitherto been made
public, and why reports printed have
been limited to extremely small cir
culations."
That the Steel Trust was entirely
familiar with the findings of the in
vestigators and the recommendations
is evidenced by the desperate methods
that were made to secure its suppress
sion. They brand as false every allie
cation made by the trust during the
strike, and for the first time the
public realizes how badly it had been
deceived by agencies that were under
control Of the steel people. The news
papers were principal offenders in
that they entirely perverted the is
sues at stake and endeavored to in
flame the public mind by parading a
charge that it was revolutionary in
its inception and purpose. The con-
slant interation Of this falsehood un-
questionably alienated a large section
Of the public, including union labor,
and was responsible for the collapse
of the strike.
1t is noteworthy that on the eve of
the publication of the report, Presi-
dent Gary, of the Steel Trust, sudden
ly went to Europe. There can be no
question that there is very direct
relation between these events. While
the newspapers continue to soft-pedaI
the report, the public cannot longer
be kept in ignorance of the facts, and
Mr. Gary realized, better than many
of his sycophantic organs, that he
would be compelled to answer for the
wrong that had been done under his
direction or by his authority.
JJnless fail. play is no longer prize
by Americans, there will be an i'm.
mediate and positive demand that
Justice be accorded the men who ar.
today subjected to the most calling
conditions-conditions that apprC Xi.
mate feudalism. The twelve-hour day
must 60 That is not compatible witt
twentieth century conception of social
Justice. The men must have an ade-
quate wage. They today are SUB
sisting on beggarly wages. They
must have the right to organize and
bargain collectively. In short, they
must be given the same rights that
workers elsewhere enjoy. Failing to
receive them, there will be resump-
ton Of industrial strife, and when il
comes Mr.. Gary will not find it Sc
easy through false propaganda to leac
the public astray.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-08-13
Broom Makers Gain

Chicago-In his report to the con-
vention of the International Broom
and Whisk Makers union. General
Secretary Treasurer Boyer stated
that during the past year 900 per
cent of our members have secured in
creased wages and improved work
ing conditions through the organiza-
ton, in most instances without a
strike or any lengthy controversy.
Practically all of the large
broom centers are organized and in
most of these places we have work
ing agreements"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-08-13
Kansas Law Bumped

Kansas City, Kan. - The Wyan-
dotte county district court has set
aside that portion of the Kansas
"can't-strike" law which makes it il
legal for one person to urge another
person to strike.
The court discharged a worker who
was charged with influencing" OPP
ponents of the law say the decision
is body blow to the peonage act, as
the courts ruling hits one of the most
important provisions of The Allen
plan. The state will appeal the de-
cision.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-08-13
StereOtypers Gain

Fall River, Mass. - Stereotypers
employed on newspapers in this city
have raised wages SO week The
new rates are: Foremen, $40 a week;
journeymen, $36.
Houston, Tex.-A new wage agree
ment established by Stereotypers'
union No. SO calls for $40 a week
for foremen; $45 for assistant fore
men, and 81 per day or night for
journeymen. The old scale was $40
for foremen and Sc for journeymen.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-08-13
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 7:30 to $3.50 o'clock
until further notice. Drop in and get
acquainted.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-08-13
WAGE INCREASES
Gains in Wages Made by Organized
Labor Throughout the Nation
Pressmen Make Gains

Pressmen's Home, Tenn.--Higher
wages and improved working condi
tions for members of the Interna-
tional Printing Pressmen and Assist
ants union are reported by officers
of that organization. These gains
are not localized, but extend to every
section of this country and Canada.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-08-13
BARRIERS, Wage Uupheld

Portland, Ore.-The state cOncila-
ton board, acting as arbitrators, have
reaffrmed wage award that en-
blowing BARRIERS asked them to re-
view. The award raises rates to $28
a week. Where journeymen's receipts
are in excess of $40 week they
shall be paid so per cent of same.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-08-13
Want Children to Play

Rochester, Minn.-The state fed
Grafton of labor convention, held in
this city, declared against the con-
tinuance of all-year round schools as
at present conducted. The unionists
say continuous schooling deprives
children of play time and interferes
with their normal development.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-08-13
limiting Paner Workers

Oregon City, Ore. - The interna-
tional union of paper mill workers
and the Oregonstate federation of la
Dor are organizing paper mill work
ers in this vicinity.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-08-13
Quarry Workers Out

Bedford, lnd.-Quarry workers in
this section have suspended work for
union recognition and wage increases.
The quarry owners announce that
they will recognize contracts now
signed with labor unions.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-08-13
LABOR'S PROGRESS
advances Made and Better Conditions
Secured All Over the Country
Butchers Strike

Oakland, Cal.-More than $50 or
ganized butchers suspended work to
enforce increased wages and the union
shop.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-08-13

The best boost you can give che
Leader is to patronize it's advertisers.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1920-08-06

across at the other between each
mouthfuI Of food, as though not exact
ly at ease. Westcott ate heartily,
without pauslng to talk.
"You hear yet Senior Cavendishf''
Jose asked at last.
"No." Westcott hesitated an In
slant, but decided not to explain fur
Their. "He must be away, think"
what you do IL you no hear at all r
"We1l go on with the digging our
selves, Jose. TIN pay wages until /
can interest capital somewhere to
come in on shares"
Westcott stared into the fireplace;
then the gravity of his face relaxed
into q smile.
"Things are growing interesting,
Jose," he said cheerfully. "If l only
knew just which way the cat was
about to jump I'd be somewhat hap
pier. There seemed to be more light
than usual across the gulch as came
up-what's going on?'
"They have put ON more men, senior
"a night shift. Last night went In
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1920-08-06

our drift clear to the end, and put my
ear to the rock. 1t was far away, but
| hear"
mo, no, Jose; that's impossible.
Why, their tunnel is over a hundred
yards away; not even the sound of
dynamite would penetrate that dis
lance through solid rock. You heard
your heart beat"
mo, senior" and Jose was upon his
feet gesticulating. 1T was the pick
strike, strike, strike; then stop an
begin, strike, strike, strike again. l
hear, know"
Then they must be running q
lateral, hoping to cut across our vein
somewhere within their lines"
"And will that give them the right,
senor2"
Westcott sat, his head resting on one
hand, staring thoughtfully into the dy-
Ing fire. Here was threatening COM
binatfon of forces.
Il am not sure, JOSE" he answered,
slowly. 'eThe mining law is full of
qulrks. although, of course, the first
discoverer of lead is entitled to fol-
low Tits his. The trouble here is,
that instead Of giving notice of discoy-
cry, have kept it secret, and even
blocked up the tunnel. If the La
hosita gang push their drift in, and
strike that same vein, they will claim
original discovery, and I reckon they'd
make 1t stick. My letters and tele-
grams east to CavendIsh went wrong,
and the news has come back here to
those fellows. They know Just what
we've struck and how our tunnel runs
| was fool enough to describe It all to
Cavendish and send him a map Of the
vein. Now they are driving their tun-
nel to get In ahead of u.s."
He picked up the lamp and turned
at the same instant a sudden red
glare famed In the black of the open
window, accompanied by a sharp re-
port The bullet whizzed past West
colts head so closely as to scar the
flesh, crashed into the lamp In his
hand. extinguishing it, then struck
something beyond. Westcott dropped
to the floor, below the radius of dim
light thrown by the few embers left In
the fireplace, and revolver In hand
sought to distinguish the outlines Of
the window frame. Failing in this. he
erept noiselessly across the floor, I'M
latehed the closed door, and emerged
sinto the open air.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1920-08-06
SAFETY FIRST"

synopsis. = Frederick Cavendish,
New York man or wealth, receives
a letter from an old friend, Jim
Westcott, urging him to come at
once TO Colorado. Deciding TO so,
he employs a lawyer, Patrick En-
right, to draw up a will leaving
most OF his estate to charity, with
a mere pittance to John Cavendish,
his cousin and only relative, a dis
solute youth. That night Frederick
Cavendish Is murdered in his apart
ments. No will being found, John
Cavendish inherits the estate. Two
months later Enright informs John
Cavendish of the existence of the
will and offers. for 100000, to say
nothing Of 1t. John agrees. Stella
Donovan, newspaper writer, learns
from Frederick Cavendish's valet
that he is not satisfied the body
found was that of his employer.
She is directed by Farrls, city edi-
tor of the Star, to follow up the
case Stella learns of the will En-
right had drawn up. also of John
Cavendish's infatuation for Celeste
LIE Rue, chorus girl. A conversa
ton Stella overhears between ce-
leste and John Cavendish convinces
her Frederick Cavendish is alive,
the Victim of d conspiracy engi-
neered by Enright to secure his
fortune, and that Celeste knows
where he Is hidden. Ned Beaten,
notorious gunman, Is also mem
toned Celeste is about to leave
for Haskell, Colorado, and Stella Is
ordered by Farriss to proceed there
at once. At Haskell Stella, repre-
senting herself as a magazine
writer, makes the acquaintance Of
Jim Westcott. Frederick Cavern
dishs partner. Westcott resents the
interest taken in Stella by Beaton,
whom he knows only as a visiting
New Yorker, and worsts him in a
fistic encounter. Stella confides In
Jim. who believes Cavendish Is
alive.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1920-08-06
CHAPTER v-cOntinued.

She leaned forward, stirred by his
earnestness.
"WhatY
1.-THE quarrel In the restaurant, lead
ing to the making Of the will" he an
swered gravely, "and my telegram.
The two things fit together exactly.
He must have received my first mes
sage that same night. In my iudg-
ment, he was glad Of some excuse to
leave New York and determined to
take the first train west. His quarrel
with John, coupled with his disgust
of the company he kept, caused him
to draw up this win hurriedly. He
left the club intending to pack up and
take the first train"
"And was killed before he could do
SOL"
Possibly; but If the dead man had
no scar on his chest he was not Fred
erlck Cavendish he was an impostor !;
some poor victim deliberately substi-
tuted because of his facial resem-
blance. MY belief Is that Fred re-
turned TO his apartments, took what
money he required, packed his valise,
aud departed without word to any
one. He often did things like that
hastily. on the spur of the moment"
"But what happened afterwardT'
1.-THE rest Is all theory. / do not
know, but I'll make guess. In some
way the conspirators learned what
had occurred, but not in time to in
tercept his departure; yet they had
everything ready for action, and real.
tied this was the opportunity. Fred
erick had disappeared. leaving no trace
behind; they could attend to him
later. intercept him, perhaps Wait
Keep still. There comes the carriage
from the train"
He drew her back into the denser
underground and they looked out
through the leaves to where the road
circled In toward fine bridge. The hoof
beats Of horses alone broke the ST
Ience.