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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1920-02-27
COSTS GO UP 92 %

Boston. = Living costs have in
creased 90 per cent since 1914, accord
ing to report made by the state
commission on necessaries of life.
This advance, it is stated, is large
ly due to increased demand and de-
creased supply. One remedy is for
workers to lengthen their work day,
as manufacturers have told the COM
mission that the shorter work day has
lessened production. Another cause
is hte demand for luxuries. tits stat
ed that more silk hose is being worn.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1920-02-27

collective bargains, contracts or agree
ments shall be subject to the provis-
ions of section nine of this act" Sec
tion nine empowers the court of in
dustrial relations to modify the terms
and conditions" of any agreement that
appears to it to be unfair, unjust or
unreasonable" Section nine also con-
tains this sentence, which sounds like
an extract from an anti-union pronun-
ciamento:
"The right of every person to make
his own choice of employment and to
carry out fair, just and reasonable
contracts and agreements of employ
ment, is hereby recognized"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1920-02-27

lectively is recognized, but where an
unincorporated union desires to deal
collectively with an employer, the in
dividual members of such union shall
appoint in writing" some officer or
officers of such union Ito represent
each and every of said individuals in
all matters relating thereto"
This means that an Incorporated
union can, by majority vote of its
members, instruct its officers to nego-
tiate contract with employers, while
in the case of an unincorporated union
the signature of each individual affect
ed must be secured.
Section Id also provides that "all
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1920-02-27
INCORPORATE UNIONS;
MAY ANNUL CONTRACTS

Topeka, Kan.-The Kansas court of
industrial relations, created by the re-
cently-enacted "can't-strike" law, en-
powers three men who are appointed
by the governor to annul union shop
or other contract made with an en-
ployer.
Under section Ii of the act, only in
corporated trade unions will be recog-
nized by the court. The right of these
incorporated unions to bargain col
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1920-02-27
INCOME TAX
IN NUTSHELL

WHO Single persons who had
net income OF 81, 600 or more
for the year 1919.
Married couples who had net
income OF $1,000 or more.
WHEN March Is, 1920, Is fnal
date for filing returns and MAX
Ing first payments.
WHERE Collector of Internal
Revenue for District In Which
the person resides.
HOW Full directions on Form
1O4oA and Form 1910 also the
Law and regulations.
WHAT Four per cent normal
tax on taxable income up to
$4,000 In excess OF exemption.
Eight per cent normal tar on
balance Of taxable income Sur
tax, from one per cent to sixty
FIVE per cent on net incomes over
5000.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1920-02-27

And now
| we have
reduced prices
again. They were
low, but for a
few days of red
hot selling we
have lowered
them still
more.
Prices are
| going to
be mighty
high next sprins
and fall, there
isn't a doubt
| about that. Many
of the wholesale
prices are much
higher right now than
/ the sale price
on our
merchandise.
So you would
best not wait
to buy your
spring suit
do it now.
In fact you
couldn't make a
much better
investment than
to buy next winters
overcoat now.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1920-02-27
MUSIC FOR WORKERS

M N E
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1920-02-27

Loose faring back with button
trimmings; some strapped eff
fects, others belted; snappy, at
tractive colors and combination
effects. All new.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1920-02-27
MACHINISTS UNITING

Visalia, Machinists employed
on auto and other work in this place
are uniting under the International
Association of Machinists.
The bakers success followed 100
per. cent organization.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1920-02-27

Spring weight, full length, all
wool serge. Every coat is spring
1920 model and unmatchable
anywhere. See these,
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1920-02-27
WANT 81 AN HOUR

New Haven, Conn-Organized car
penters have rejected an offer of en-
ployers to raise wages to 80 cents an
hour. The carpenters presented their
demand for 81 an hour several
months ago.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1920-02-27

The workers of this state are securing
such princely wages that their sur
plus is used to buy doo-dads and gee
gaws, these wondrous men say.
The commission bellies it would
help some if landlords were compelled
to furnish more heat.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1920-02-27

gest readily and leaves the person in
a more nervous condition than before
eating. Therefore, it is of especial
benefit that we have our band music
during the lunch hour"
The Washington herald., 1920-07-31
irish Guerrilla WarMore Dreadful Than
West Front in 1918, Lloyd George
Is Told by British General on Scene

essential TO the preservation Of law.
The government is Strengthening
the forces, but hundreds of thou
sands of recruits are necessary, and
the military leaders should have
them to put down the conspiracy
OF lawlessness. would like to see
the same assistance given to the
government gaining recruits now as
was given during the war
Undoubtedly BoIshevist support
and perhaps Bolshevist money is
back of the movement. but is not
the whole movement The out
break is the recurrence of an old
feud' but is the worst outbreak Of
the entire feud."
We must not defer to extreme
labor leaders" he said, but it is
vital to separate the extremists
from the solid mass which is sensi-
Bile, moderate and sound. We must
get these on our side"
Replying to Member Ronald Nc
Neill. the premier said that he did
not intend anything beyond the pres
ent home rule bill when he spoke
of any self-government consistent
with the supremacy and the secur-
ity of the United Kingdom"
The Washington herald., 1920-07-31
tBy Universal Seryicc.)

There is absolutely no justifica-
ton for the spirit of pessimism and
neutrality-suspicious. in business and
financial circles in many sections
of the United States today"
This was the declaration yester-
day of Comptroller of the Currency
John Skelton Williams in a review
of the financial situation as shown
by official reports from all national
banks On the call of June 80.
The action of the Federal Re
serve banks in restricting exten-
sion of credit for unessentials and
luxuries." the Comptroller's state
ment continues, has been distinct
ly beneficial and has been a ma
terial influence in reducing the high
cost of living.
Reasons for Confidence.
Although the application OF the
brakes1seems to have had a jarTing
effect upon some nervous systems.
there are in our country abunda nt
reasons for confidence and encour-
agement as to the future.
The reduction in loans has nat
The Washington herald., 1920-07-31
Brooke Slain in Dublin.
Guards Irish Troop Move
ment with Secrecy.
London, July 3O.-The military
and police are burning houses
in the nrighborhood of PaIlas,
where Brig. Gen. Lucas, who cs-
according to n dispatch from
Tipperary.
CBy Universal SeryiceD

London, July 3O.-The British
government is fearful that troop
ships bearing soldiers to Ireland
will be sunk and for that reason is
shrouding movements in greatest
mystery. The fear of sinking was
voiced at the Irish Office today when
inquiry was made as to the number
of troops now en- route to Ireland.
Frank Brooke, chairman of the
Dublin and Southeastern Railway,
and reputed virtual head of the
British government in Ireland in
the absence of Viscount French.
was shot dead in Dublin rtoday just
as he entered the board room of his
railway for a directors meeting.
Brooke was standing talking to
his general manager when three
armed men entered the room and
commenced firing. Brooke was one
of the richest men in Ireland and
was the confidential adviser of Vis-
count French.
The Washington herald., 1920-07-31
PALMER PLANS
TO KEEP POST
Announces Dissolution o
Staff Does Not Mean
His Resignation.

Philadelphia, July 80. - Mitchell
Palmer asserted today he has no
intention of resigning as Attorney
General of the United States. Owe.
the long-distance telephone from
his home in Stroudsburg. Pa. Mr.
Palmer denied published rumors
that the gradual breaking up Of his
anti-rsdical and anti-prohteering
staffs forecast his own withdrawal
from the Wilson Cabinet
Frank Burke, assistant chief Of
the Bureau of Investigation OF the
department. has rendered his res
ignation. effective August /. it was
learned in Washington today Nj.
Burke will become assistant to
Chairman Benson, of the Shipping
Board. He has been prominent in
the investigation of radical activi-
ties
The Withdrawal Of other high Of
fcials from the Department OF Jus
tice is impending c. B. Ames. as
sistant to the Attorney General. and
William J. Flynn, chief Of the Bu-
reau of Investigation and head of
the antI-radicaI campaign. have
signified their intention OF resign
ing.
Public Ledger Serviceh
The Washington herald., 1920-07-31

were all out, or that she had
sworn off ce cream during, Lent.
or that she had ordered onions,
or that she had just come from
a Hackett matinee. And then,
all these theories being wrong,
you will please let the story pro-
ceed.
The gentleman who announced
that the world was an oyster
which he with his sword would
open. made a larger hit than he
deserved. 1t is not difficult to
open an oyster with a sword. But
did you ever notice any one try
to open the terrestrial bivalive
with a typewriter? Like to wait
for dozen raw opened that way?
Sarah had managed to pry apart
The Washington herald., 1920-07-31
Divorce Asked
By Man Unaware
Of His Wedding
Especial to Washington Herald,

Especial TO NnshinEJou HcraId-N
Taurton, Mass, July 3O.-Does an
unconscious case Of mstrimony
take: II shouldn't. says Joseph r
Sousa. of New Bedford. who IL thus
afflicted
Joseph was married when he didn't
know 1t. he says, but his wife soon
brought him to a realization OF his
condition. He has asked snnUl-
ment OF his marriage 20 Miss Julia
Henry. Of Raynham. who welded
him without his consent on July "a.
he says.
Sousa understands very little
English. He became friendly with
the Henrys and a frequent visitor.
One day he came to Taunton with
Julia and her father. They Wis
tied the registry OF probate and
some papers were hlled out and
meaningless English conversation
indulged in All this meant nothing
to Joseph.
Later Julia told Joseph that he
was her happy bridegroom.
The Washington herald., 1920-07-31
FOUR INDICTED
AUTO GANG
Sandy Spring Grand Jury
Charges Robbery Of Bank
And Murder.

John W. Mitchell and "Gunman
Joe" Thomas. recently arrested in
New York and Philadelphia, re-
spectiveIy. on suspicion of being
among auto bandits who on April
IS last robbed the Sandy Spring
bank and killed Director Francis
NJ. HalloweII. were formally charged
with the crime by a grand jury
at the Rockville Court House yes
terday.
Two indictments were returned
against each of the prisoners. One
charges the men with the larceny
OF S5,317. and the other with the
murder of Director HaIlowell. In
dicted with them were Clarence
Adams. alias Joseph Kane. and John
Kelly. alias Frank Wilson, now in
the Baltimore City Jail
States Attorney Dawson prepar-
ed extredition papers on which
Thomas will be brought to Balti
more from Philadelphia.
A special session of the Circuit
Court for Montgomery County will
be called at IN early date to try
the four men, it was declared yes
terday. 1t is believed a change OF
venue will be asked.
The Washington herald., 1920-07-31
Think of a New York girl she'd
ding tears on a menu cardi

and proper heads from "hors
d'oeuvre" to not responsible for
overcoats and umbrellas"
Schulenberg became a natural
lied citizen on the spot. Before
Sarah left him she had him will
lingly committed to an agreement.
She was to furnish typewritten
bills of fare for the twenty-one
tables in the restaurants new
bill for each days dinner, and
new ones for breakfast and lunch
as often as changes occurred in
the food or as neatness required.
In return for this Schulenberg
was to send three meals per diem
to Sarah's hall room by a waiter
AN obsequious one If possible
and furnish her each Afternoon
The Washington herald., 1920-07-31
BRITISH "PILG LGRIMS" FLEE UNREST
FOR ARCADIA ON PACIFIC ISLE
(By Universal Service.)

London, July 3o.-A modern Mayfower about sail
England limited 900 persons. The conditions
One be good tempered.
One be worldly possessed of $1,000 for the initial
pensc.
Destination the Marquesa Islands in the Pacific.
T. F. Rhodes Dsher, organizer, fellow of the Royal
Geographical Society His the overbudened with
and high prices, is:
Enough of this world of prohteers and eseekers. Come
with Marqucsas where everything free
the taking under tropical Evening
dress is barred.
There about 5000 natives in the islands, and would
describe thorough gentlemen For noushmen there
the choice of fish, vegetables poultry pineapple and
mangoes copious draughs from the groves.
1--WE will produce the cooperative and
the timber of the islands will provide our dwellings,.
There Officials
The Washington herald., 1920-07-31

hall-roomed. One evening after
dinner at Schulenberg's 40-cent.
hve course table d'hote (served
as fast as you throw the five
oaseballs at the colored gentle
mans head) Sarah took away
with her the bill of fare. 1t was
written in an almost unreadable
script. neither English nor Ger
man. and so arranged that if you
Were not careful you began with
toothpick and rice pudding and
ended with soup and the day of
the week.
Inc next day Sarah showed
schulenberg a neat card on which
the menu was beautifully type
written with the viands tempting
ly marshaled under their right
The Washington herald., 1920-07-31

mary to attending the Cox notifi-
cation ceremony at Dayton, Ohio.
Women are needed in politics" "
said Mrs. Donohoe, but their en-
tering this field does not mean that
they will sacrifice one iota of their
womanly idealism. On the con-
trary, they will direct their en-
ergy along its natural lines and
bring to the world of politics a
new. clean force inimical to every
thing that savors of sharp prac-
tice and demanding that America
attain the very highest measure
possible of civic righteousness, and
that humanity and kindliness run
through the fabric of government.
Along these lines lies woman's
mission in the public life of the
United States. Politics will not
make woman mannish. but women
will make politics represent the
motherhood of the nation"
Mrs. Donohoe was the guest of
honor at the Women's Press Club
luncheon yesterday and was enter
tanned in the evening by Commits
sioner Clara Sears Taylor, of the
Rent Commission.
She will leave for Dayton on
Monday and from there will pro-
ceed directly TO Los Angeles. where
she will begin the organization of
the women of the Sunset State un-
der the Cox banner
The Washington herald., 1920-07-31

with a pencil draft of what Fate
had in store for Schulenberg's
customers on the morrow.
Mutual satisfaction resulted
from the agreement. Schulen-
berg's patrons now knew what
the food they ate was called even
IL it's nature sometimes puzzled
them. And Sarah had food dur
ing a cold, dull winter, which was
the main thing with her.
And then the almanac lied, and
said that spring had come. Spring
comes when it comes. The frozen
SHOWS of January still lay like
adamant in the cross-town streets.
The hand-organs still played In
the Good Old Summertime" with
their December viyscity and ex-
The Washington herald., 1920-07-31
Bright Future for Business
Reuealed BY FederaZReuiew
OfBank Conditions inNation

urally been accompanied by a de-
cline in deposits" il is explained.
but the aggregate of bank re-
sources at this time is still at high
level"
The only dark spot the Comp
troller finds on the horizon is the
disturbed and alarming state OF af-
fairs in parts of the Old World"
But the conditions abroad, in the
Comptroller's opinion, should cause
no uneasiness here.
Huge Loans Possible.
Williams points ost that the Fed
eral Reserve banks have an unused
lending power of $3.50. 900. 900. If
necessary. this amount could be in
creased to s2,5OO. 900. 900 by waving
reserve requirements >on deposits
and notes only 10 per cent.
with a sane settlement of pres
ent labor troubles and the restora-
tion of the old-time efficiency of
labor. and the sterilization which
is hoped for from the forthcoming
rate decision of the Interstate Com
merCe Commission" the Comptroller
asserts, the business outlook for
this country will be extremely
bright"
The Washington herald., 1920-07-31
SPRLNGTINE 4 La CARTE

Vt was a day in March. Never,
L never begin a story this way
when you write one. No opening
could possibly be worse. 1t is
unimaginative, fiat. dry and likely
to consist of mere wind. But in
this instance it is allowable. For
the following paragraph. which
should have inaugurated the mar
ratiye. is too wildly extravagant
and preposterous to be Haunted in
the face of the reader without
preparation
Sarah was crying over her bill
OF fare.
Think of New York girl she'd
ding tears on the menu card!
To account for this you will be
allowed to guess that the Holsters
The Washington herald., 1920-07-31

preston. Men began to make
thirty-day notes to buy Easter
dresses. Janitors shut off steam.
And when these things happen,
one may know that the city is still
in the clutches of winter
One afternoon Sarah shivered
in her elegant hall bedroom:
house heated; scrupulousIy clean;
convenient; seen to be appreciat-
ed" She had no work to do ex-
cept Schulenberg's menu cards.
Sarah sat in her squeaky willow
rocker, and looked out the win
dow. The calendar on the wall
kept crying to her: "Springtime
is here, Sarah - springtime is
here. l tell you, Look at me. Sarah.
my hxrres show ~ YoG.vs got
The Washington herald., 1920-07-31

the shells with her unhandy
weapon far enough to nibble
wee bit at the cold and clammy
world within. She knew no more
shorthand than If she had been
a graduate In stenography just
let slip upon he world by a busi-
ness college. So, not bring able
to stenog. she could not enter
that bright galaxy of office tai
ent. She was a lance type
writer and canvassed for odd jobs
of copying. q
The most brilliant and crowding
feat of sarah's battle with the
world was the deal she made with
Schulenberg's Home Restaurant.
The Restaurant was next door to
the old red brick in which she
The Washington herald., 1920-07-31
FRENCH PREPARE ARMY
EXPECTING RED REBUFF

Paris, July so. - Despite the
ostensibly sanguine attitude of the
allied premiers, it was revealed this
morning that military preparations
in France apparently in conjunc-
tion with Great Britain are being
pushed with greatest vigor and
secrecy, proving the settled belief
of the French army chiefs that the
Soviets will refuse a majority of
the conditions contained in the pro-
posal of Premier Lloyd George from
Boulogne.
The Washington herald., 1920-07-31
Telegram Cites Violation of
Award and Pledge to
Government.
WARNS OF HARDSHIPS
Vitally Necessary Coal Pro-
duction Demanded Before
Steps for Relief.
OBy Universal servfoe-)


President Wilson, IN a telegram
addressed to the members OF the
United Mine Workers OF America
yesterday took cognirance of IN.
Illinois strike with a demand that
the vitality Necessary mining Of Goa
be resumed before he will ask the
Bituminous Coal Commission 10
consider inequalities.
The Presidents telegram pledged
the miners that in event OF their
return 10 work he will invite the
scale committees OF the OPERATOR
and miners to confer.
secretary's Viewpoint.
The Presidents action obviously
was guided by the views OF Sec
retary Of Labor Wilson. For two
days the report OF Secretary VIII
son had been in the Presidents
hands.
The President let the miners know
| his disapproval OF the strike in
violation of the terms Of the award
of the BitUminous Coal Commission
and your agreement with the gov
ernment" He pictured the result In
household suffering and interference
with Industrial and agricultural ae-
tivity
1T may now make temporary
gains by taking advantage of the
dire necessities OF the balance OF
the people through the violation OF
those contracts, but what Of the fu4
ture?- he asked. How will IL Be
able to resist the claims Of the op-.
orators in the future.
omcias See TumuIty.
Yesterday afternoon D. B. wepts.
president OF the National Coal A.
sociation, representing two-thirds
of the operators Of the country,
and J. D. A Morrow, vice president
of the association, conferred with
Secretary TUmUlty.
At a conference OF operators en-
gagged in the export of bituminous
| ccal at the Hotel Washington yes
terdsy measures to eliminate spscu-
lation in shipments Of coal from the
mines to tidewater points. either for
export or for trans-shipment 70
American ports were guarded
against by appointment Of d com
mittee to formulate practical plans.
involving a severe limitation on the
reconsignment Of cars. for sUbmis
sion TO railway executives and Of
ficisls Of the Interstate Commerce
Commission.
The Washington herald., 1920-07-31
LA TOILETTE In
CA MPAIGN ON
FOURTH TICKET
Wisconsin Senator Consents
To Run as Candidate of
48 Committee.
"a STATES LINED UP
National Officer Discusses
Presidential Possibility
From Detroit Office.
I34 STATES LINED UP
(By Universal servieeJ

Detroit, Mich, July Ex-senator
Robert NJ. LaFollette has consented
to run for President on a ticket TO
be placed in the field by the Com
mittee of Forty-eight, it was an
nounced tonight b Howard F. Will
iams, national vice chairman of the
Forty-eighters, who is here to take
charge of the campaign in Michigan.
Williams said the ticket would 'be
in the field in about thirty-four
States in addition to Michigan.
Favored by Thousands.
The Senator consented, williams
said, after he had received thou
sands of kilograms urging him to
run 80 millions of voters who are
disgusted with the old parties and
do not approve of political action on
class lines may not be disfranchised
this fall by having no candidate for
whom they can vote.
The Senator" williams added,
DtiltNtS HfSl lndl the failure Oh
the forty-eighters and the laborites
to unite in Chicago had spoiled the
chances for establishment of a
permanent Progressive party this
year, as much as he was willing to
aid in its formation.
Convinced BY GrounsweII.
The nationwide 'groundswelP
toward a nonclass Progressive party
convinced him. however. that it was
his duty to lead his support to the
movement: He believes with the
Firty-eighters that the so-called
Farmer Labor party represents
neither the farmers nor labor and
will only split the negligible class
vote that otherwise would have
gone to Debs. whereas, the new Lib
eral party will get all the votes
which might go to Debs or the
Laborites merely as a protest"