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The Connecticut labor news., 1921-01-21
THE PALACE.

Among the we'll known personalities Sail" is in the hands of June lines and of the screen whose rise has been re- cent none IS more prominent than Vera Gordon whose wonderful characterlza- ton of the "Mother" in "HumoresQue" brought her recognition and fame over night. The latest play in which this now highly rated artist appears Is "The Greatest Love-" which has been chosen as the screen feature at the Palace for Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednes- day. Like "Humoresque," The Great est Love" IS a story of mother tender ness, love and devotion with the abil- itv and artistry of Vera Gordon in such a role standing out in bold relief. It abounds nsentiment of the most scenes and a great impressive moral. Vera Gordon duplicates the artistic work of her previous success. Support ing Vera Gordon is a cast including such we'll and favorably thought of players as Sally Crute, Donald Hall, Bertram Harburg, Hugh Huntley, William H. Tooker and others. 'Life's Twists" a drama from out of the or dinary trend of pictures, with Bessie Barriscale in the leading role supported by very fine cast is the special added feature for the Sunday evening pro- gram.
 Another important special feature for Sunday evening will be the personal ap- pearance of Texas" Jack Sullivan, one of the best known and most familiar among movie cowboys. This product of the southwest recognized as one ot the most daring riders in the films and also one of its lightning two-handed
 xl, of +t,o I0r,1 Mix, having played important sup 'Em Rough" Hell Roarin' Reform" :" "The Speed Maniac" and other big Mix successes. This noted cowboy of the pictures will tell of some of his movie experiences and his talks on the tricks of big picture production are more than merely interesting.
 On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday the vaudeville bill will be headed by the breezy and, tuneful musical comedy, Reckless Eve" a pretentious produc- ton that has scored heavily all season.
 Dunbar and Turner, two vaudevll- Hans capable Ill voice and feet, III the1r own song and dance creations belong to just that class of entertainers who make good with Palace audiences: The smart little comedy act, "A Tail of a all. IS III tne hdlluS ol Juilc l!ioo oiiu Company. The act was written by Frances Nordstrom which means that it is sure to be altogether bright and entertaining Ted and Corinne Breton i'll "The Whole Show" an odd and novel mixture of versatility, and Bill and Genevieve Walter in a comedy bicycle act that is flood of laughter and good natured stunts, are two more acts due to please Palace audiences on Monday, Tuesday and Wedensday.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-01-21

principles unless molested and forced to do otherwise.
 "In all our professions, medicine, law, dentistry. and engineering we have succeeded admirably under the operation cf the open shop principles, MT. Gill bert adds, overlooking entirely the per inert fact that there are not stronger closed shop organizations in the world than the American Bar and Medical societies, where a man cannot break li1 with burglars jimmy unless the clique flat runs them so wills. The pamphlet is too long to quote further from It. It contains the usual blasts familiar to every organized worker, telling what danger organized labor IS to the. coun- trv. how 1t compels the reduction Tn production of its members and that the closed shop stands for tyranny and op- pression. It enslaves the worker, he weeping1y deplores, and appeals for their freedom and winds up with re- ferring the report of the Building Cost Investigation Committee of Cleveland to show what a dangerous thing Labor Is when organized.
 On the whole MT. Gilbert will appar entlv have to uncover another bag of tricks. When he gets them he might find therein a report of the recent build ing scandal probe in New York, which shows up just where and who is respon- sibie for the high costs. That, how ever, would do a speedy disappearing stunt, as 1t very evidently wouldn't suit the purpose of Mir. Gilbert and his CO., horts out to disrupt and destroy labor unions
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NEW HAVEN OPEN SHOP
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would hardly be likely to get it. The offices of the council are also apparently yet ''in the hat" of the mysterious sec retary, but he has secured a postoffice box, No. 1101, New Haven, where those who desire to enlist in the holy war of the employers may send their names and they will be duly cared for
 But the pamphlet of MT. Gilbert is surely the best of the effort SO far. It is engraved The Open or Closed Shop by Alfred C. Gilbert" and the enlight- mcnt added that 1t was an address made before Merchants, Manufacturers and Bankers on December 17, 1920" but where or how does not add. Perhaps MT. Gilbert got them out of silk hat as he used to get rabbit in the days of his performing.
 We are assembled here tonight in petuate a National ideal, that great American Institution the Open Shop" vigorously declaims Mir. Gilbert as an opener. Unfortunately the words Open Shop" have meant to the public an open fight against Organized Labor" he continues and then goes on to point out how unfortunate this is because the public, with its keen sight has been too apt to think of the principles of the open shop as controversy between em- ployer and labor union organizations
 Then he adds: Advocates of the open shop have no objection to organ ized labor as such,-if 1t will permit its members to operate under principles that are economically sound and that represent the traditions of the Amer ican people," Some Labor unions have done good things, he admits, and then goes on to point out the glories of the Statue of Liberty in New York harbor, the constitution of the United States and a lot of other druel such as all rnaeicians use to keep the minds of their audience of the actual things that are being pulled off before them. He finally gets back to the open shop, and says most every employer in the United Stares has adopted it as the most sacred part of his declarations and that most workmen prefer to work under its
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big attractions at the Sunday night show at the Bijou theater, and will be shown along with Flame of Youth" :" starring dainty Shirley Mason, the eighth episode of "The Dragons Net," a screamingly funny comedy, and the latest International News, comprising a program of real entertainment
 Flame of Youth" features Shirley Mason in the role of Belgian peasant girl torn between two loves-that of Parisian painter who visits the village, and that of the village lad who has known her since she was baby. It is part they should fit her perfectly. Be- sides these two great pictures the eighth episode of "The Dragons Net" starring Miss Marie Walcomp, will also be shown, along with one of those fun ny Billy Francy comedies and the In night program of real excellence
 Flame of Youth" and The Drag on's Net'' will remain at the Bijou for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday i'll conjunction with a bill of real all star vaudeville headed by -Four Jacks and a ilueen," one of the merriest gambols of a class and melody seen this season. A second big act is Amanda Gilbert and Boys in a variety act containing singing, piano, violin and accordion playing. Another pair of old favor ties is Leonard anr Whitney, who will offer their original sketch called Duffy Rise.' Then there IS Sol Brilliant, who is known as the Lone Star Minstrel, Stanley and Wilbert will open the show with their comedy wire offering.
 The vaudeville for the last half of the week will be headed by Herbert's Musical Revue, big musical act with special scenic effects, and cast of five men and two women. Lewis, Lavarre and Davis with their review in hokum Bits of Burlesque Camoufaged," the Adroits, a third act on the bll, present a variety offering containing a bit of everything, mostly acrobatics. Jane and Miller, a clever couple, with a splendid routine of songs and variety dances j; Cliff Clark, singing the latest songs and telling the very latest stories, complete the bill.
 The photoplay program for the last half of the week is headed by "The Truant Husband' with big cast.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-01-21
GOMPERS HEAD
 OF PAN-AMERICAN
 LABOR FEDERATION
Is Unanimously Reelected at Convention in Mexico After
 Withdrawing.

Mexico City, Jan. 21.-Samuel Com Pers was reelected president of the Pan-American Federation of Labor this week. His election followed a three hour debate in which there was a split among the delegations, the Mex jeans, Salvadoreans and Guatema1ans voting against the unanimous accept ance of the resolution nominating Mir. Gompers.
 In addition to Mir. Gompers, John F. Frey, James Lord and Luis Morones, the latter a Mexican, were nominated for the presidency. All of them, includ nomination. Mir. Gompers was then re- nominated and reelected. Although some of the Gautemalan, Salvadorean and Mexican delegates energetical1y opposed MT. Gompers, the solid Ameri- can, Santo Domingo and Porto Rico vote swung the others into line.
 A difference arising concerning the Santo Domingan question was compro- missed. The congress unanimously voted that MT. Gompers should send note to
 President Wilson merely requesting that the evacuation of Santo Domingo be accelerated.
 MT. Gompers was asked by the Santo Homlngan delegation to answer Ques-
 ton whether a telegram protesting against American occupation and de- l manding an immediate evacuation of the island had been sent in accordance with the resolution approved by the la bor congress last Friday Mr. Com pers' reply that he desired to modify the text of the conventions telegram inasmuch as the American government already had declared itself in favor of evacuation, started heatcd argument n which the Latin American policy of the United States was bitterly criticized by the Dominican, Salvaioreau and Mexican delegates.
 President Wilson's plan for a Domini- can administration was declared to be nothing but "a repulsive protectorate which has been similarly imposed in Cuba, Hayti and Nicaragua by the San Dominican delegate, Estrella, who as- sailed the policy of the United States i'll his native land.
 The Pan-American Federation of La bor was organized at Laredo, Texas, present, representing the organized la bor movement of the United States, Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rico, Saliva dor, Colombia, Cuba, Venezuela and Peru. The second congress of the Federation was held in New York City, July 7, 1919.
 The object of the Federation are to establish better conditions for the working people who immigrate from one country to another; establishment of a better understanding and re1a- tionship between the peoples of the Pan American republics to utilize every lawful and honorable means for the protection and promotion of the rights, interests and welfare of these people, and to cultivate the most friendly rela- tions between the labor movements and peoples of the western hem sphere
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-01-21
ASSEMBLY OPENS
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about nine-tenths of the House is either stone deaf or nearly so, as nine out of 10 of those who desired seats in the ''orchestra pit" gave deafness as tn, reason for their desire. As there were not seats enough down front to go around number of House members are not going to hear what is going on about them this session.
 The prohibition forces got busy with a jump at the opening of the session and through Representative Watson L. Phillips of Shelton, formerly pastor of the Church of the Redeemer in New Haven, offered 26-page bill ratifying viding for its enforcement by the state. the national Volstead act and goes even farther in some respects, 1t is stated. Floor Leader Buckley objected to the bill because of its length which he didn't think necessary. The prohibition element started a fight and Buckley withdrew his opposition and the bill as referred to a committee and for print ing. Predictions were freely made about the Assembly that the bill would go over this time, because of the na- tional law being in effect. That at ternpts to amend it to provide light wines and beers will be made Is also certain and a good fight portends at any rate.
 The majority of the bills offered dur ing the opening days had to do with state institutions, appropriations and other current matters which are pre- pared in advance. Senator Pickett of Waterbury on Wednesday presented his bill for the amendment of the work mems compensation act which provides for the payment to an injured employe of one-half his weekly earnings and five per cent. of such earning for each dependent member of his family. It was referred to the judiciary commit tee.
 Another important bill affecting work CTS and householders generally was also offered in the house. This pro- vides that any public service corpora tion shall be prohibited from making and collecting service charge for meters or other devices. This, if pass ed, will put an end to the 50 cents month service charge put into force without hearing by the various gas and electric light companies of the state over the storm of protests of house holders who were arbitrarily compelled lo pay lil0 Alldl SC. ou(Il d SlldI SS the future would be possible only after the need of it had been scrapped out and due warning of intent given. If the people had had chance when these service charges were proposed, 1t IS safe to say they never would have been put into effect.
 One of the amusing bills, amusing on the surface at least, was introduced by Representative Candee of Norwalk in the House. It provides that fishing with trawler shall be prohibited in Long Island Sound. The Sound is a big place and there is some question as to how far Connecticut's rights extend out into its waters. Nevertheless the bill was referred to committee and MT. Candee can explain just what he IS after.
 The union label enlists the unions, their members and friends, in the in- terest of the employer.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-01-21
Union Theatres

When it was playing at the Casino, New York, last season with a dis tinguished cast of favorites The Little Whopper" was acclaimed as a second "Fiorodcra" by the press. Thousands went to see it during the unprecedent- eded years run in New York and learn ed to hum, whistle and mangle such melodies as "Oh What a Little Whop- per- Round the Corner," Twinkle Little Star" and Eve Got to Leave You,' songs that just sick in your mem ory whether you want them to or not Broadway took the production into its arms and proclaimed 1t hit and more than that so in securing it for produc tlon all next week at the Hyperion Manager Menges has made a ten strike and the Hyperion Players will give the great musical comedy by Otto Harbach, Rudolph Brink and Bide Dudley as nearly identical with the or ble and without any increase in the prevailing prices at the popular play house.
 The Little Whopper" is an ingenious wholesome laugh vehicle filled with the most delightfully."- human funny situa- tions imaginable, scintillating lines and a wealth of music by a man who is world famous because of his "Firefy' ''Katinka', Humble Inn" and number of other successes. Every member of the Hyperion Players is delighted at the prospect of appearing in a musical production which they unanimously agree is better than any of the others they have played, and Miss Bristow in the Vivienne Segel role; Mir. Fassett and the other members of the company will be at their singing and dancing best, notably Mir. Dressler and Miss Booth.
 Manager Menges has prepared bit of a surprise too and he insists that it is not the 10 pretty New Haven girls who will comprise the chorus; not Peggy Hiatt, the local girl who will play the role she originated in the orig inal company; nor is it Hadie and Earle the famous society whirlwind daniers who have been especially engaged but 1t will be an even greater surprise than any of these.
 There has been the biggest demand yet for seats and there is every reason to believe that all box office records will be broken so this is friendly tip to those who usually wait until the tail end of the week and with big business usual 1y get disappointed i'll not getting seats.
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fession for the past IS years and dur ing that time has been connected with some of the leading funeral directors of the country, and is we'll versed in all the modern methods pertaining to the profession; for the past year he was associated with local undertaking firm as manager, and is well known to many New Haven people. Mir. Creamer is a member of the Trinity M. E. church, belongs to all the branches of the Odd Fellows, also the Red Men, Eagles, K. of P., and Republican club.
 James J. Brennan, treasurer, has been identified with the undertaking profes- sion since 1906, and has been a mem Der of the firm of Brennan Bros., (which this firm succeeds) since its or ganization in 1911. MT. Brennan was born in New Haven and spent nearly
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all of his life within a few blocks of his birthplace and is well known to most all New Haveners. He is member of St. Johns church, Russell Council, K; of C., Philip Sheridan Council, Royal Arcanum Kerrymen's P. and B. Asso- ciation, the New Haven Lodge of Moose and the CeCelia Society.
 Douglass R. Davidson, the junior member of the firm and also its secre- tary, has also spent most of his life III New Haven. He has followed the un- dertaking business for, the past seven years and in that period has made mary friends. Mr. Davidson is a member Of All Saints Ep 7copal church, belongs to Quinnipiac LoGge, l. o. o. F., and also is a member of the Knights of Wash irgton. :,
 The new firm have selected as their slogan this line: The men who in sist on giving and receiving a square deal always"
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-01-21
5000 HANDS RETURN
 TO WORK IN PARK CITY

Bridgeport, Jan. 21.-Industria1 con ditions here became somewhat improved this week when the Salts Textile Manu- featuring Company re-opened its plant with 1,5O0 employees, or about 60 per cent. of its normal force. The wage schedule is 21H per cent reduction exclusive of the l21a per cent. bonus, making the net cut about 10 per cent.
 The Harvey Hubbell, incorporated, plant also resumed operations, with 1900 Here a 20 per cent. cut in wages went into effect
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-01-21
DRINKERS-SMOKERS
 WILL NOW CERTAINLY WANT TO GO TO HE'LL

Zion, H., Jan. 2O.-Residents of Zion were given new light on the terrors of the internal regions when Overseer Wilbur Glenn Voliva issued advance sheets on a Handbook and Guide to He'll" based on what he termed Helli- grams, he said he recently had received.
 Every sinner is going to be punished with an overdose of his own sin," Voliva declared. "A tobacco smoker will be locked LID in a den full of tobacco smoke. A chewer of the filthy weed will be immersed to his neck in a vat of tobacco juice. A drinker will pass his term of purihcation in a natatorium filled with beer, wine and whiskey."
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-01-21

into 2,OOO shares and is held by Ben jamin F. Creamer, president; Douglass R. Davidson, secretary; and James J. Brennan, treasurer. Extensive altera- tions are being made at the already up to-date funeral home at 49 Howe street and when finished it will be one of the most complete undertaking establish ments to be found anywhere.
 The members of the firm are all well known to New Haveners, their long experience in the undertaking business here and there ever present sympathetic and careful management of affairs i'll bereaved homes making them hosts of friends. B. F. Creamer, who is the president of the new company, has been associated with the undertaking pro-
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-01-21
HARTFORD c. L. U. FOR
 SOVIET RECOGNITION

Hartford, Jan. 21.-The Hartford Central Labor Union, at meeting Wednesday night, adopted resolution calling upon the United States to recog- nize the Russian soviet government Another resolution adopted asked the United States Department of Labor not to allow the deporting of Lord Mayor OCallaghan of Cork.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-01-21
NEW UNDERTAKING
 FIRM ESTABLISHED
Brennan Creamer Go. Plans One of Most Up-to-Date Homes
 in Country.

The incorporation last week with a capital of $5O,0OO of the Brennan Creamer Co. to do a general undertak- ing business i'll New Haven and vlcln- itv, marks the advent of what will be unquestionably one of the most up-to- date undertaking establishments III the country. The new firm succeeds that ot Brennan Bros. and is now dong bus1- ness under the new name, and with m creased facilities. The stock IS divided
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-01-21
SOUP KITCHEN FOR
 BRIDGEPORT UNEMPLOYED

Bridgeport, Jan. 21.-A soup kitchen to provide one meal day for unem- ployed persons was opened yesterday by the Bridgeport Metal Trades Union: A band of seven pieces furnished music.
 Bridgeport this week estimated that there has been 10 per cent. increase in total working hours in local plants in the last two weeks.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-01-21
PULLMAN EMPLOYES
 TO WORK NINE HOURS

Chicago, Jan. 2O.-Beginning last Monday, the 10000 employees in. the operating department of the Pullman Company will work nine hours a day instead of eight, it was announced by their representatives at meeting of the Chicago Federation of Labor. The extra hours work, requested of the company, will be done under protest pending a decision by the railway labor board.
 Get the habit of asking for the union label, card and button.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-01-21
THE BIJOU.

Heralded as one of the most dramatic pictures of the season, Two Kinds of Love-" vivid picture of an abandoned Western mining camp, will be one of the
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-01-21

Miller, James s. Elton, Henry K. Me Harg, Edward D. Robbins, John L. Bill lard Robert w. Taft, Charles s. Mel len and J. Pierpont Morgan.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-01-21

The union label enlists the unions, their members and friends, in the in terest of the employer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-21
PAYK,N. G'TROOPS
Checks VIII Be Received Be-
fore Christmas.
May Be Withdrawn From Coal
Field Soon.

National guardsmen in service IN
Crawford county and men under mo-
Utilization orders in various towns of
the state viii receive pay checks be
fore Christmas. zIa5. Carl White, dis
bursement and property officer for
the Kansas guards. will go 10 Pitts
burg tonight TO pay the men who
have been in the coal fields during the
last ten days
Each guardsman in service will le-
ceive a voucher for ten days service.
After the men in the Crawford county
field are paid. checks viii be distrib-
uted to men being held under 1u0bii-
cation orders.
General Martin 10 Return Herr.
Gen. Charles L Martin viii return
10 Topeka tonight after a few DAYS N
the coal field. It is probable TINT he
will talk with Governor Allen Thurs
day regarding demobilization Of men