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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-27
w. Virginia Coal
Men to Fight Closed
Shop Plan in Spring

Washington, Oct. 26.-Decision Of
many West Virginia mine operators
to refuse next spring to re-enter In
to wage contracts with their en-
ployes' unions, was announced today
to the senate committee investigat-
ing conditions in the West Virginia
fields. The statement was made by
Ernest NJ. Merrill, a Charleston min
ing engineer and operator who said
that "a concerted move" was under
way to fight the closed union shop
when the time for renewal of wage
contracts arrives April first.
Disclosure of the operators plans
came shortly after A. y. Hesler, a
former union organizer had testified
that acting under orders Of represen-
tatives Of the United Mine Workers
he had turned over strike relief bene :
fit funds to union men for the pur-
chase OF guns prior to the recent
disorders.
HcsIer asserted that he had handled
between $4,000 and $4,000 OF such
funds in that way, taking strike fund
script" issued for men not then in
camp, or not found and cashing them
at stores in the vicinity. He told of
having counted more than seven num-
bred guns among the miners of the
Mingo district on one survey he had
made.
Hesler was released from Jail at
Charleston last Sunday after having
been held no. days without. he de-
clared, having had formal charges
preferred by the union officials upon
whose complaint he had been taken
into custody.
With respect to the system OF pri-
vately paid mine guards and deputy
sheriffs, the witness asserted that it
was good practice under present
conditions
Mr.. Merrill said that as mining
engineer. he had found 20 to % per
cent more equipment or expense was
required in fitting up union operat-
ed property than a similar non union
mine The difference, he said, repre-
scented the difference between run
ming your own property and having
somebody run 1t for you"
He charged that the union con-
tracts were Of such a character that
efficiency in operation and the max
mum Of production could not be OBJ
tanned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-27
Priest Killed When
He Leaps from Car
to Avoid Collision

Eagle Lake. Me-. Oct 2s.-Rev.
Louis Nonorgue, parish priest here
for the past four years, died at FIVE
o'clock this morning from injuries
received in an automobile accident
about six o'clock last night. Father
Nonorgue was driving with a parish
Toner about a mile out of the village
when they saw a large touring car
approaching at considerable speed.
Believing that collision was newt
able the priest jumped out, striking
on his head injuring him so severely
that death resulted.
Father Nonorgue was about IS
years old, born and educated. in
France, coming to America about u
years ago. He was for a time in
mission work in Labrador, then for
seven years assistant in a Waterville
church, from which he was transfer
red to Eagle alike.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-27
MAIL Theft IN
new YORK MAY
EXCEED MILLION
Bandits Haul Richest
in History Local
POstOfice
White Muslin Laundry Bag
Used to Muffle Head of Truck
Driver Only Clue of Sleuths
Feared Thieves May De-
stroy Non-Negotiable Securi-
ties

New York. Oct. IA white mus
lin laundry bag used to muffie the
head Of the driver today became the
clue upon which postal authorities
hope to trace perpetrators Of Mon
day nights mail truck robbery, now
believed to have been the richest
haul in the history Of mail thefts in
this city. Postal authorities said
the fact that the bag was used by
the robbers was not explained by
Frank Havranick, the driver Of the
truck, until today.
In the absence Of complete figures
the belief gained ground in official
circles that the loss would exceed
100000.
Continued on Page @coI. o
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-27
100000 Shipload
Food Off for
Starving Russians

New York, Oct. 26-The steamer
Elnasier left today for Petrograd
carrying 100000 worth Of food
stuffs, the gift of American labor to
starving Russia. A similar shipment
left Philadelphia last week.
Both cargoes were purchased by
the American Federated Russian
famine relief committee designated
as the cor ordinating buying and
shipping representative Of all labor
elements contributing to Russian re-
lief The committee Is cooperating
with the American relief administrn-
ton. headed by Herbert Hoover
The committee announced that
600 tailors had organized to make
clothes for Russian children. They
have offered to donate their shops.
machinery and labor and have asked
cloth manufacturers for remnants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-27
DAY OF EXCHANGES

Chicago, Oct. 26-(By A. P.)-Ex-
ecutives of the Big Four brother.
hoods and the Switchmen's Union Of
North America. after a day Of verbal
jockeying with the United States
Railroad Labor Board declared late
today that no power on earth save .
satisfactory settlement" can pre-.
vent their men walking out Begin
ming next Sunday morning at siI
o'clock. D.
Their declaration came at the
close of day of fruitless questioning
when Judge r. NJ. Barton, chairman
OF the labor board, called each union
president in turn and asked him four
prepared questions, the third Of
which was;
IF the board shall declare a strilSs
is not justified and should not occur
and direct that employees not strike.
will that order be obeyed?"
The union chiefs. Warren S. Stone
of the engineers; W. G. Lee of this
trainmen; d. f. Sheppard of the
conductors; w. S. Carter of the fire.
men and T. G. Cashcn of the switch
men, declared in turn they had no
power to cancel the strike order ex-
pressed the individual opinion that
their men would not obey an orde,
from them or the board to remain at
work, and reiterated their previous
declarations that only a satisfactory
settlement could avert the walkout.
Such a settlement, they said. would
be reconsideration by the labor board
of its IL percent wage reduction or.
der Of last July !, or movement by
the individual railroads to confer
with the Unions and set aside the
boards order.
w. s. Carter declared a settlement
should also reimburse the men fer
the pay lost since July as result
of the wage cut
The other three questions asked the
union leaders were:
who or what authority In your Ia
hor orcanization,, can withdraw the
order to strike or stop a strike?
'uppose you, inc CHleI executive
of your organization or your execI-
tive committee issued an order or .
statement that strike should not
occur. do you not believe the strike
would be prevented?
"Will you, as chief executive, use
your power and influence to see that
the orders Of the board on the matter
be obeyed?"
That the government contemplatss
injunction proceedings against the
Unions for violation OF the transpop-
tation act, was indicated by the trend
of questioning. conducted by Ben w.
Hooper representative OF the public
on tho board.
Continued on Page 5-Col 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-27
Way and Shop Men
Urged to Stay on
Job by Union Heads

Detroit, Mich, Oct. 26-(By A. P)
All members of the United Broth
erhood of Maintenance Of Way En-
rloyes and Railway Shop Laborers
are urged to remain on the Job and
render that efficient and willing SER
vice they have given in the past" in
a circular letter issued at brother
hood headquarters here today ex-
planning the organizations reasons
for holding a strike in allegiance at
the time.
The letter adds:
1T should be borne in mind that
the recent activity of the railroad
organizations has resulted in forcing
reduction in freight rates that will
he reflected in the living costs and
what is equally beneficial to our
membership, has prevented re-
quest by the railway executives for
further reduction in wages"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-27
Declare Nothing But satisfactory
Settlement" Can Avert Walkout---
Day of Fruitless Conferences With
Brotherhood Officials---Hint of In.
junction Proceedings in Questions
of Rail Board Member--C Conference
Starts at 9 A. M. Today in Chicago
BOARDS EFFORT TODAY

j Chicago, Oct. 26-(By A. P)-The
government will make its final at
tempt to prevent the threatened rail-
road strike tomorrow morning at
nine o'clock when Presidents. Gener-
al chairmen and executive committees
of the five train service unions meet
here at conference reported to have
been arranged at the instigation of
the United States railroad board.
The boards investigation of the
causes of the strike threat ended
abruptly at $3.50 o'clock tonight when
the five union leaders asked permits
sion to make announcement to their
men.
Union leaders tonight said that the
meeting tomorrow had been called at
the suggestion of Ben w. Hooper, vice
chairman Of the board and that they
expected him personally to present a
final proposition from the board. Mr..
Hooper declined to confirm or deny
this. Judge r. NJ. Barton, chalrma n
Of the board, said that it's decision on
today's hearing might be rendered to-
morrow and certainly would be forth
coming by the next day.
Each of the presidents of the five
transportation group unions said.
however. that the prospects for set
Element certainly were no better
than they were this morning." while
two went farther. declaring that the
conditions We're darker than ever.
1t was understood that the board
would make the following proposals
to the unions tomorrow:
That the unions suspend or call off
the strike ordered for next Sunday,
and based on the wage cut made last
July pending decisions by the board
on further wage cuts or on any re-
vision of rules which the employees
fear the roads will ask. The roads
have already announced their inten-
ton Of seeking ten per cent. wage
cut for the train service men in ad-
dition to the II per cent slash of last
July. Many roads have also indicat-
ed a desire TO abrogate time and a
half for overtime.
Continued on Page 5-CoI. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-27
SLOWER JURY
QUICKLY VOTES
FOR ACOUITTAL

Ellsworth, Me, Oct, 2G-The jury
In the case Of the State vs. Isaac
L. Slower Of Broohsvillc indicted on
the charge Of attempting to murder
his wife by poisoning. this forenoon
returned verdict of not guilty after
deliberation of little more than
half an hour. 1t is stt,ed that the
jury took but one ballot. that being
unanimously for acquittal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-27
Alabama Paper
Surprises Harding
by Issuing His Paper

Birmingham. Oct. 26--When Presi-
dent and Mrs. Harding reached
Birmingham this morning. they We're
presented with the days issue Of the
presidents paper. the Marion. Ohio.
Star, which formed a part Of todays
birmingham Age Herald. The news
contents of the Star We're telegraphed
to birmingham last night and re-
produced with title lines, headlines
and text just as they appeared in
Marion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-27
American Consul,
Salina Cruz, Mex,
Reported Stabbed

Washington. Oct. 26-Lloyd Buri-
ingham. American consul at Salina
Cruz. Mex. was assaulted and stab
bed by unidentified assailants In tho
consulate last Monday night. accord
ing to advices today to the State de-
partment. The consuls injuries tho
advices said. were not believed to he
of serious nature. consisting only
Of two wounds in the left arm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-27
Super Maryland
Off ROckland Nov. IA

Rockland. Me, Oct 26-Word was
received from the naval board Of in
spection and survey today that the
official trial Of the new superdread-
naught Maryland. built at Newport
News. Va. would be held off this
port in the week beginning Novem-
Der IA. The U. S. S. Tillman, built
at Charleston, s. c., will come here
for a re-trial next Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-27
THE WEATHER
FAl r

New England: Fair Thursday and
Friday with slowly rising temperature
East New York: Fair Thursday and
probably Friday with slowly rising
temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-27
Boston Forecast

/ Forecast for Boston and vicinity:
I Fair Thursday and Friday with slow
/ ~ rising temperature. Shifting winds
becoming moderate east and south
east.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-27
AWAY WITH RACIAL PREJUDICE
HARDING ASKS SOUTHERNERS
Vigorous and Plain Spoken
Address at Birmingham
Centennial

Social Equality Out of
Question But Blacks
Must Have Political,
Economic and Edu-
cational Opportunity
Series of OvatiOns
for Nations Execu-
tive
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-27
FRIDAY: Warmer

interesting readIns-that's what ID
found on the Classified Ad. page ct
the journal, because this 10 where
money is saved. And Of course
that's interesting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-27

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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-10-14
HOSPITAL NOTES

L. P. jenkins, OF Winter Haven, had
his tonsils removed Thursday morn
ing, and will be able to leave the hos
pital today.
Mrs. T. H. Hollingsworth, of Fort
Meade, was admitted to the hospital
for treatment Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. George Coleman, who was adj
mitted to the hospital for treatment
Thursday afternoon is doing well.
Mrs. E. S. Teachout has been ad-
mitted to the hospital for treatment.
Thenton Davis, of Barlow. under
went an operation in bone surgery on
his arm this morning and is doing
we'll this afternoon.
j. NJ. Rivers, admitted to the hos
pital following his shooting by a
deputy sheriff recently, is in serious
condition from causes not connected
with the wound.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-10-14
DIR. P1NER breaches
EXCELLENT SERMON
TO YOUNG PEOPLE

DIR. Piner's sermon at the Myrtle
Street Methodist Church last night
was especially for the young people.
The text was from the twelfth chap
ter of Ecclesiasties, first verse: Re-
member now thy Creator in the days
Of thy youth
The sermon included a mastery
exposition of the remainder of the
chapter.
when the evil days come quoted
the preacher. What does that mean?
1t means just this said DR.. Piner
effecting a yawn ard bending as with
age. that some day you will be like
that, if you live, and then you won
think much about religion The
golden bowl represented the skull
which contains the apparatus that
helps men to think, the brain; the sill
yer cord, the nerves that control the
heats action; the almond tree shall
flourish, grey headedness. 1t is not
possible to give in cold type the vivid
elucidation of this remarkable chap
ter, with its impressive earnestness,
and the thrill of the preachers per-
sonality.
Tonight is the last night, for to-
morrow morning the doctor starts OH
on his auto journey to see his mother,
who is now 81 years of age, and whom
he has not seen for seven years.
The Sunday morning meeting at
Myrtle Street will be led by Rev. c.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-10-14

constantly and at times it felt like
knives were sticking me in my back
My kidneys were weak, acted irregu-
larly and l was so nervous, | could
almost fly. l read about Doan's Kid
ney Pills, bought box and after tax
ing them, my back felt much better.
This one box cured the backache and
nervousness, and fixed my kidneys up
fine
Price coo, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Faircloth had. Foster-Milburn
Co.. Mfrs, Buffalo. n. Y. adv
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-10-14
BEAUTIFUL EASTERN
STAR SERVICE OVER
REMAINS MRS. suit

The funeral of Mrs. James II. Suit
was held Thursday afternoon al Rose
lawn cemetery, when the burial ritual
of the Eastern Stars was carried out
in beautiful and impressive manner.
Rev. Holmes Logan, of the Myrtle
Street Methodist Church, was the of
iiciating clergyman.
A number of beautiful floral Offer
ings were sent as tributes OF esteem
and sympathy.
The pallbearers were c. E. McMul-
en-, l.. p. Broadield, f. w. Barber, P.
D. Goodyear. c. L. vii oughby and
Dr.. r. B. IIaddOck.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-10-14
BUSINESS CHANGE

On and after this date | will as
sumo all obligations of the ELEC-
TRIO SERVICE co. tMr. Mury re-
tiring).
1t is my intention to carry a full
line of lamps, switches. fuses, am
meters, cut outs, storage batteries.
etc.
This department will be in charge
of competent men mo experts at all
times, following the same policy upon
which | conduct the garage business.
Upon these conditions | solicit a part
of your work in this line.
Thanking you in advance, ! am
Yours very truly, II. r. JAMES.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-10-14
WORN NERVES

Nervous troubles, with backache,
dizzy spells, queer pains an irregular
kidneys, give reason to suspect kid
ney weakness and to try the remedy
that has helped your neighbors. ASK
you rneighbor!
Mrs. r. ]. Faircloth. SO E. Pine
ST., Lakeland, says: Il can hardly
describe the misery 1 endured from
backache. My back seemed to ache
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-10-14
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our deep graft
tude fer the many kindnesses extend
ed to US in the Hines, death and fun
eral of our beloved wife and sister
especially to those who sent the beau,
tiful flowers and to the Eastern Stars
Because she was a stranger in the
community, these acts of kindness are
all the more appreciated.
JAMES H. SUIT,
MIR. AND MRS. j. A. SUIT.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-10-14
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our friends for
The kindness and attention so faith
fully rendered to us in the sickness
and death of our darling baby and
fer the beautiful floral offerings. May
Gods richest blessings be with them
all.
C. B. SMITH AND WIFE.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-10-14

F.. Blackburn, the presiding elder,
and the night meeting will be led by
two of the leading men of Florida
Methodism, Revs. Lawler and Patter-
SON
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-10-14

ORDS. viii pay cash.
Write or call Ed Liule;on. l4O6
Florida Avenue, Tampa. Fla.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-03-23
Raymond Hurst Post
Is Represented at
State Conference

Ray y. corbctt. post adiutant,
Wade n. laIloon and G. H. Green
represented the Raymond T. Hurst
post At the American Legion confer
cnec held this week In Oklahoma
city.
The 'Loglonalrcs were tie guests OF
the Oklahoma city Chamber OF Com.
merce at I'M elaborate banquet. They
also appeared before The state lcgis-
lauire IN behalf Of certain icglsla.
ton being advocated hy the Legion.
Plans for The organizing of q state
American Legion baseball league
we're made ~ the Oklahoma city ron
ference. These plans will BE- per.
fcctcd by II. u. BELL. state command
err. and Post Adjutant corbe,t Of the
Raymond r. Hurst post.
4 meeting ~ the local L%egionaircs
to lay plans for organizing a Chick
asha team to chase The bunting In
the Legion league has been called
for Thursday night, beginning at
$3.50 O'Clock. Lefty Eddie Walker
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-03-23
nent under tho county eIerk.

ment under the county clerk.
Mr.. Hart is a years OF age and his
wife ID two years hln senior. They
are the parents Of one son, John r.,
Hart. who Is connected with the Law
division OF the pension department
az Washington. u. G. The son was
unable 20 be- with his parents when
they quietly celebrated their 18th
wedding anniversary here yesterday,
Mr.. nart declares he's fiill young
and not oven thinking Of retiring
gwhy. Il seems that | haven't been
married more than cirht or ten
years." NJ Hart said yesterday
while talking to a friend.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-03-23
County Official
Celebrates Fifty
Fifth Anniversary

AR and Mrs. ID G. Hart. 1910 Min.
nesota avenue, Yesterday celebrated
their 18th wedding anniversary.
They wero married IN fannln
county. Texas. nea Donham. March
-. 1856. soon after yonng Hart was
discharged from the Confederate
army In which he served one year.
Airs Harris maiden name was Mrs
Margaret l.. MeGndy.
In 1870, Mr.. and Mra. Hart moved
to Montague, Texas. Here. Mr., Hart
served ~ district clerk OF Montague
county; two years ~ deputy In the
county clerks office and six years az
office deputy In the shcriffa office.
When Chickasha was q mor, W.
lage. Mr.. and Mrs. Hari came To this
city. This was 20 years ago.
Soon after hls arrival In the IN.
dian territory. Mr.. Hart engaged In
the drug business here. lie later
vas proprietor Of adry goods store
IN Lindsay.
Although he was u successful mer
chant. the call Of the public office
was too strong and Mr.. Hart soon
found himself In the Grady county
register Of deeds office. He has
served In that office since statehood.
Several years ago. an act of the leg.
islainm merged the register OF deeds
office with the county clerks office.
This did not affect Mr. Hart. as he
waa Minced In chanao OF thie dennrt.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-03-23

against the Early Hotel. We think the gener-
al public so understands the statement. WE
SUGGEST THAT THE TRADES COUNCIL
ADVISE THE PEOPLE OF CHICKASHA
WHETHER OR NOT ORGANIZED LABOR
PROPOSES TO ENFORCE A BOYCOTT
AGAINST THE EARLY HOTEL.
FOURTH:
In "Organized Labor's Reply they state
that "a Public Statement" was signed by a
committee composed of six individuals who
assume the responsibility for the truth of the
said Public Statement. "This Public State
ment" was approved by some large number of
the very best business men and citizens of our
city. The actions of this Committee were ap-
proved by a mass meeting of some sixty bust
ness men and individuals of our city. DO WE
UNDERSTAND ORGANIZED LABOR THRU
THE TRADES COUNCIL TO QUESTION
THE SINCERITY OF ALL THE GOOD BUSI-
NESS MEN AND CITIZENS WHO APPROX
ED THIS STATEMENT THROUGH THE
PRESS?"
FIFTH:
Mr.. and Mrs. Gossett make affidavit that
on January 25th, 1921, the contract printed in
"Organized Labor's Reply was calcelled and
annulled and a union card taken from The Ear
ly Hotel, thus terminating and ending the con-
tract. That on the Both day of January, 1921,
a committee from the Trades Council compos-
ed of j. c.. Howard an1 Lem Burch visited The
Early Hotel and asked for a conference with
Mr.. and Mrs. Gossett. In this talk with Mr..
and Mrs, Gossett, Mrs. Gossett made this state
ment to this committee: That if they cared to
adjust their controversy to bring the party
who was the cause of the grievance; take her
checks and records, compare them with the
statement that they had received from this
party md see if their facts were correctly Civ
en-. She suggested that they get verified facts
before they claimed that she had not lived up
to her part of any contract, should a contract
have existed prior to the date of January 25th.
This committee acknowledged they were in err
ror and declared they wished Mrs. Gossett to
sign their contract and they would then re-
turn to her the union card and. allow her to
run her place of business without their inter-
ruption. Mrs. Gossett very emphatically de-
clined to sign any contract. This demand be-
ing refused, Mr.. and Mrs. Gossett state that
since January 25th, 1921 no contract has been
in force. WE SUGGEST THAT THE TRADES
COUNCIL ADVISE THE PEOPLE OF CHICK
ASHA WHETHER OR NOT THE UNION