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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1921-07-23
Make IT HOT FOR
FRISCO BUILDERS
Refuse to Furnish Material to
Contractors Employing
Union Men; Arrested.

SAN FRANCISCO. July 21.-
Charles w. Gompertz, president of
the San Francisco Builders Elk
change, and William H. George, vice
president, surrendered to Capt. Will
liam Quinn at the hall of justice to-
day, and were booked at the city
prison on charges of terminal con-
spiracy against trade in violation of
the state Cartwright act.
The arrests were made on war
rants obtained by H. S. Nelson, .
building contractor, from Police
Judge Sylvester McAtee. Nelson also
asked the arrest of approximately
so other parties. who are either
members or officials Of the Build
ers' Exchange.
Nelson alleges that through "a
criminal conspiracy against trade"
fostered by the Builders Exchange he
| was unable to obtain materials for
his building contracts until he had
| agreed to operate under the "open
shop" plan with the "open snop" no.
tice of the exchange posted on the
| job.
District Attorney Matthew Brady,
| in a statement on the case, says that
his office for some time has been
receiving complaints that certain
material men and contractors in San
! Francisco have entered into GRIM
inal conspiracy consisting of an
| agreement to "refuse to sell any
| building material to any persons that
| do not join the organization and
agree to carry on their business in
manner dictated by the organiza-
ton.
MY own opinion is that the. COM
bination is unlawful and criminal"
Brady declares. His statement fol-
| lows:
| For some time have been re-
ceiving complaints that certain ma
| terial men and contractors in San
Francisco have entered into GRIM
| inal conspiracy in violation Of the
Cartwright act. Complaints of this
| character have been made by the
! board of public works and numerou.
contractors. This conspiracy con-
| sists of an agreement to refuse to
sell any building material to any per-
sons that do not join the organiza-
ton and agree to carry on their bust
ness in a manner dictated by the or
ganization. am Informed that
there are hundreds of contractors
and home builders who are anxious
to proceed with the construction of
buildings and homes provided they
can obtain material. For a certain
period the combination refused to
sell any materials whatsoever in San
Francisco"
. Other arrests are looked for at any
moment.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1921-07-23
HARDING CAN REDUCE NAVAL ARllAllEITs

(From editorial in the Philadelphia
Public Ledger, Thursday morning,
June 9, 1929
president Harding should, with
out delay or hesitation. call a con-
ference for hating the building of
navies and the creation Of armies.
Great Britain and Japan should be
summoned to the council table.
1.-THE. time has come when the three
great naval powers-Great Britain,
Japan and America-should sit down
and talk over an agreement. Great
Britain is ready and Japan will re-
spond. There is no doubt Of Amer
ica's readiness. The world is anxious
that such a conference be called and
such move be made. In all of
earth's free nations there is a great
body Of sentiment that would welcome
such action on the part Of the three
great sea powers.
1--WE are drifting now. We will
continue to drift unless some out
standing figure compels the attention
of the nations. We are drifting
through zap and Mesopotamir Incl
uCAAlS, tAIOuSu IeCuCTouC Ma8Odle0a
bay and Turtle bay rumors, through
jealousies and prejudices and the
STRINGS of racial hatreds.
"Steadily the unchecked currents
carry us toward Observation-Disclosures
and trouble that may flare redly at
any time. We drift on toward
greater navies. greater burdens on al
ready tax-burdened peoples, as the
race for ornaments gathers speed and
determination.
1--WE all are drifting as the world
drifted before 1914. Great Britain
builds super-hoods and sea- planes:
Japan is busy with her 's-S program;
America is trying to appropriate
$400,000.Q0o for the worlds super
navy.
Chemists are playing with gases.
Superguns are being evolved. Air
planes are to carry the breath of
death over battle fields of the next
war. The same old secret, watchful,
deadly moves are going on just as
they did in the generation before
1914. The thunderheads Of the next
storm are blue on the horizons.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1921-07-23
1.-THE GIRL in THE
LIMOUSINE" At oRPHEUM

Another notable attraction will be
offered next week. starting Sunday.
when the Orpheum Players will pre-
sent tho famous: AL. H. Woods laugh
success, 1.-THE Girl in the Limousine"
This great comedy success is the brain
creation Of Avery Hopwood who is
also the author Of 1.-THE Gold Diggers"
and Fair and Warmer" 1.-THE Girl
in the Limousine" is considered the
peer of either Of these great mirth
hits.
The story Of 'The Girl in the
Limousine" revolves about a series Of
complications that. begin with hold
up of a society man on his way to a
weekend party; and the misunder-
standing Of wilful old aunt who per-
sists in misunderstanding who the
man is. From this point on the COM
edy moves with irresistibly funny
complications to it's finale. 1.-The Girl
in the Limousine" has been charac-
terized the comedy with laugh every
minute. It is a mass of comic confu-
sion, in which is mingled brilliant and
side-splitting dialogue.
New York, Chicago and Boston au-
diences have set the seal Of their en-
thusiastic approval on 1.-The Girl in
the Limousine" So will you after
seeing it next week. You will not be
able to resist its joyous temper and
exuberant mood. 1t will delight both
your eye and your heart with it's
ga1ty, its freshness, its beauty and it's
comedy. If you are weary of the ways
Of the world, step aside and let 1.-The
Girl in the Limousine" go by. In the
flash of her smile you will forget your
cares long enough to laugh with. her.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1921-07-23
MATERNITY BILL
HANGS IN HOUSE
Measure to Protect Mothers and
Babes Lags;; Opponents
Use Old Tactics.

WASHINGTON, July 21.-The
Sheppard-Towner maternity and in
fancy bill is endangered in the house
by alleged kindness. Friends Of the
bill fear that when the tariff and
taxation questions are acted on con-
gress will adjourn with the matern-
ity bill still under consideration" In
the senate, the bill occupies a favor
able parliamentary position.
The bill, Endorsed by the A. F. of
L., is intended to check the terrific
cost of life to women because of
child birth, and to reduce the num-
Der of baby deaths. The federal gov
eminent will appropriate money to
each state that accepts the act for
the purpose Of carrying out this edu-
cational campaign. There is no COM
pulsion on the states and no indi-
vidual is compelled to take advantage
Of the opportunities for instruction
and advice which the bill opens to
those who want them.
Opponents of the bill present the
same old tattered arguments heard
when social legislation is being con-
sidered.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1921-07-23
AffiliatiOn Voted Down.

by vote of POI to 100 the State
Federation of Labor conve ntion voted
oown a resolution urging affiliation
OF the American Federation of Labor
with and extending greetings to the
International Council of Trade and
industrial Unions now in convention
assembled in Moscow.
Government Ownership.
Inc convention declared in favor of
ownership of railways by the govern
lnent under democratic MANAGE
1ment giving employees voice in the
operation OF the same, as previously
noted, also on taking over and operat-
4ns coal mines and packing industry.
More Resolutions Adopted.
other resolutions adopted:
Urged support Of Veterans Adjust
ment Compensation bill.
Urged support in the stablishm emf
oI cooperative bank in Minnea polls
w an organization composed Of a
NUMBER OF working people.
Conforming Itasca Paper co. for
us attitude in strike and certain Ia
pers Tor their support Of the open
shop movement.
Nonuemn1ng the efforts Of unfair
employers, backed by their financial
sympathlzers to destroy the Unite d
States Department of Labor.
Urging support of a program of
legislation for the relief of disabled
soldiers.
Condemning efforts Of enemies of
. organized labor for advocating non-
union shop in the tobacco industry
and denouncing certain reform organ
1zat1ons Tor advocating the prohibi-
ton for growing. manufacturing and
using tobacco.
Urging 50 per bushel for wheat for
the present year.
Urging endorsement of the North
Dakota industrial program, and rec
ommending all locals and members
OF local organizations to deposit their
funds In the Bank Of North Dakota.
Censoring those legislators who
nave voted against the following bills:
one days rest in seven, licensing the
cooks, providing for medical examina-
ton of all persons handling food
products, providing for establishment
Of j sanitary. dressing rooms and toilets.
Declaring for an amendment to the
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1921-07-23

president of the st. Paul Federation
Of Women Teachers, who stated the
question had ceased to be an eco
nomic one and was now a moral che
and does not properly belong within
the province of trade unionism.
The vote does not reflect the atti
tude of MEMBERS of organized labor
on the question of prohibition, but
rather that of the propriety of or
ganizel labor dealing with the ques-
ton at all.
Six Hour Work Day.
A resolution introduced before the
State Federation of Labor convent ton
endorsing the six hour work day with
a wage sufficient to provide susten-
ance provoked heated debate. It was
defeated, the vote standing 1853 against
the resolution, 118 in favor.
Officers Election.
The election of officers and selec-
ton Of the next convention place
have been set for Wednesday morn
ing at 10 o'clock.
No Biennial Convention.
d
NAL invention was voted down and
they will continue annually as here
tofore.
Resolutions Adopted.
Among the resolutions adopted We're
these:
Favoring the economic equality of
women.
Protesting against serving food in
other places except catering establish
ments.
Assisting newsboys organizations
Denouncing legislators who voted
against sanitary conditions in the
preparation of food.
Favoring legislation against the Ku
Klux clan.
Opposing doubling" Of letter car
rlers while others on vacation.
TO extend the Hoffman bill to
cover school and township elections.
Favoring teachers tenure law.
Establishing housewives union.
CONCERNING compulsory military
training.
Incorporating teaching elements of
public taxation in public schools.
mat women be given representa-
ton in world conference on disarma-
ment
Endorsing Congressman C. r. Davis
OF the Third district as chairman of
the committee on appropriations.
PROTESTING passage bill before con-
gress prescribing rates. fares and
charges of railroads of this country
tor a period of one year from date of
It's being signed by president.
Declared in favor of ownership of
railroads by the government under a
democratic management giving en-
ployes a voice in the operation of
same.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1921-07-23
BELGIUM ANNULS
ANT|-LAb0R LAW
Government Repeats Article
Making It Crime for Work.
ers to Strike,

BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 21.-
The government has annulled article
$40 of the penal coCe which imposed
exceptional penalties on persons who
with the object Of bringing about
an increase or decrease in wages
should interfere with the free exer-
else Of industry or labor by means
of violence, threats, fines, prohibit
ton, interdictions or prescriptions
or by meetings or by acts of intimi-
dation directed against those who
work themselves or cause work to
be DONE"
On it's face, the article seems only
applicable to threats and violence, but
it has been interpreted against trade
unions and has been an obstacle to
the development. Of trade association
and the free exercise of the right to
strike.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1921-07-23

constitution of the United States
which shall take the power to declare
wars of aggression from congress and
vest it in the people, who shall then
declare war only on a referendum
vote by ballot.
Urging all labor unions to affiliate
with the Working Peoples Nonparti-
san Political league and prepare them
selves to take an active part in the
coming state legislative and congress
sional campaign.
Urging the federation to do all in
it's power to raise the limit of wages
to- be garnisheed to 500.
Urging the state federation and its
officers to give every assistance both
financially and morally to the print
Ing trades g In their fight to retain the
=44-hour week. ..@ s He'll A /. so
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1921-07-23

We have been told over and over
again that tn. next war means the
death of civilization. Yet we 30 on
terminating the seeds Of death, and
no government raises a hand to check
or stay u.s.
president Harding. is one Of the
worlds commanding figures. II he
Will call Japan and Great Britain.
they Will respond. It is his duty ard
it should be his high privilege to sum-
mon the men of Japan and of Britain
to grave council.
The call will be needed Should
governments hesitate. the force .Of
public opinion will drive them to the
council table. Without falterinS or
delay President Harding should call
a conference on ornaments"
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1921-07-23
DETECTIVE TAKES BACK
CHARGE AGAINST LABOR

SAN FRANCISCO, July 21.-Dun-
can Matheson, captain Of detectives,
has confessed that he has no evil
dence to sustain charges that strik-
ing building craftsmen attempted to
blow up a building in this city. The
policeman created a sensation when
lie 1-.ade the charge and organized
labor demanded that he produce evil
dence. He acknowledged "that I do
not kelieve that the unions had any,
thing to do with violence plot"
Matheson was conspicuous in as
sisting the Mooney prosecution, and
despite the many confessions of
perjury by state witnesses the police
official still insists that Mooney is
not entitled to. another trial.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1921-07-23
BUREAU REPORTS LESS
COAL MINE FATALITIES

WASHINGTON, July 21.-During
March of this year 1877 men were
killed in and about the coal mines
Of this country, as compared with
181 killed in March, las year, re-
ports the bureau of mines. This
means a decrease Of about 80 per
cent, bu@ the amount Of coal mined,
in March, this year, dropped 80 per
cent from the March, 1920. output.
The average number of lives lost
during March of each year from
1913 to 1920 has been 2Q9. Coal
pre- tuction during this month aver
aged 49,324,125 tons. showing a fat
atty rate Of 4.24. per million tons
as representative Of the month Of
March for the past eight years.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1921-07-23
MATTERS OF
IMPORTANCE TO
LABOR TAKEN UP
Biggest Convention in History Of
Labor Movement in Mime
sofa at brainerd.
Continued from Page 1.

trict Council, Twin Cities: G. T. Win
berg, Typographical union, Minneap-
oils; William Callahan. steam filters,
Minneapolis; Ed. Dooley, plumbers,
Rochester; Louis Luetje, machinists,
Winona.
Auditing and Credentials.
w. A. Kroeger, machinists, St..
Paul; Maynard Peterson, milk wagon
drivers, Minneapolis, and T. F. Wilz-
bacher, plumbers, Duluth.
The convention unanimously in
structed President Hall to SCI nd tele-
gram to President Harding protest.
ing against the mob outrage perpe-
trated on Mrs Johnson by masked
persons and urging that he invoke
vigorous action from the department
Of justice to apprehend and punish the
guilty parties.
The Volstead Amendment.
A resolution INTRODUCED by represent
tatives Of the Brewery Workers Union
Of st. Paul was referred back to the
convention without recommendation
The resolution called for the amend
ment by congress of the Volstead act
by permitting the manufacture and
sale of beer and light wines for food
and refreshment.
A motion to concur in the lresolu-
ton precipitated a vigorous discussion
which ended in motion to lazy on
the table. A roll call resulted in a
vote Of 1913 to lay on the table and i46
votes against. Similar action was
taken at Rochester a year ago.
The attitude is explained by the ar
gunaent Of Delegate Mabel Golfer,
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1921-07-23
UNITED mine WORKERS ARE
JAILED UNDER MARTIAL Law

WILLIAMSON, w. Va, July III
David Robb, representative OF the
United Mine Workers, together with
several other trade unionists, were
arrested by state police, under orders
of Major Davis. Governor Morgan's
martial law proclamation prohibits
assemblage without permission, and
the state police sleuth said the union
lists were holding a meeting in their
hotel.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1921-07-23
WAGE CUTS NO SOLUTION
OF EMPLOYMENT PROBLEM

NEW YORK, July 21.-When
wages of steel workers were cut 20
per cent few weeks ago it was
claimed that this industry was now
stabilized. Today the mills are oper-
ating but from 20 to 80 per cent of
their capacity and additional wage
cuts are limited. The same argument
is again being used to support this
plan
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1921-07-23
TEXTILE WAGES LOW.

PHILADELPHIA, July 2t.-A
state report on the textile industry
of this city shows that last years
wages of S6,O56 employees averaged
approximately $1.1oo, or a little over
$40 a week. The total pay roll was
$95,901,700. The, 1920 pay roll for
1899 salaried employees totaled $780,
260,1oo, or an approximate average
Of $4,000 a. wear.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1921-07-23
PROBE "UNSETTLES."

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, July al
Probes of lumber interests that have
been conducted in the east have
unsettled" this industry according
to lumber men in this city. They
are not anxious for business at pres
ent and are hopeful that prices will
increase when farmers enter the mar
ket after selling their crops.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1921-07-23

The state assembly of California
has passed the Hurley bill, which
makes it unlawful for any person or
corporation to employ any person for
the purpose of joining labor union
to secure knowledge Of it's activities
Or foment strike among it's members.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1921-07-23

There is no more uplifting habit
than that of bearing hopeful atti-
tude; Of believing that things are 60
Ing to turn out well, and not i'll; that
we are going to succeed and not fail;
that no matter what may or may not
happen, we are going to be happy.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1921-07-23
TO UNITE TIMBER WORKERS.

VANCOUVER, Wash, July 21.-At
a conference Of timber workers in
this city, it was agreed to launch an
organizing drive in this state and
Oregon. Wage cuts and the failure
OF a. company "union," known az
the loyal legion of loggers and lum-
bermen has made it easier to preach
trade unionism to these workers. =.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1921-07-23

The Brotherhood of Railroad Train
men has bought property in Cleve-
land, Ohio. and plans to complete the
construction of an eight-story fire.
proof office building by the end. Of
the coming year in which to house
the general offices of the B. Of r. T.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1921-07-23

|. Douglas frs, the finest timber trees
in the west of America, often grow
SO large that one tree will load up a
train. Specimens Of these trees IS
feet in diameter and up to 800 feet
high have been found.
The tomato is a native. of South
America and it takes it's name from
Portuguese word.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1921-07-23

WASHINGTON, July 21.-The
fabulous profits in war munitions is
indicated by a suit filed here by a.
Los Angeles inventor, who claims
$6,250,000 for commissions on the
sale Of. a shell that he invented. A
New Jersey concern manufactured
100000 Of these shells, which were
sold to the government for SIS a
piece. or q total Of $125,oO0,o00.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1921-07-23

1t is an unhappy circumstance
that people are giving most of their
energy and using their most valuable
time each day. not in living, not in
doing the things that would make
life most worth while, but in earn
ing the means with which to do these
things.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1921-07-23
LUMBER BARONs ANGRY.

SEATTLE, July 21.-Lumber
barons in this section are mad clear.
through because the federal trade
commission has turned it's search
light on them. The barons are
throwing up the usual barrage by
calling the commission names. ,#s
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1921-07-23

EXPRESS EMPLOYEES UNITE.
CLEVELAND, July 21.-Railway
clerks and auto mechanics are or
ganizing employees Of the American
Express company.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-16
GER M MANToWN

Mr.. and Mrs George l.. Arnold and
their daughter, Miss Helen Eleanor Ar
mold, OF e211 Chew street. will sail from
New York on the Lapland today to visit
Mrs Arnold's parents. NJ. and Nine. Eu-
gene Bernier, of Nantes, France, Mrs,
Arnold was Mile. Helen Bernier. Mr..
and Mrs. Arnold will be accompanie by
Mrs Percy Sanderson. of 1891 Venango
and Belgium. Mrs. John r. Miller. 613S
Chew street, will accompany Mr.. and
Mrs. Arnold and Mrs. Sanderson to New
York.
Mr.. and Mrs Joseph r. Gourley, of
6226 Clearvicw street. have issued in
vitations for the marriage OF their
daughter, Miss Dorothy Anaclctus Gour-
ley, to Mr. Henry Andrews Utkus, of
this city, on Wednesday morning, July
27 at o'clock. In the Church OF the
Immaculate Conception. Germantown.
the home Of the brides parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph I. Bellinger and
their daughter Miss Elisabeth Bellinger
and their son, Mr.. Ralph I. Bellinger, Jr
Of 1858 Limekiln pike. will leave today
to cpend the summer In wildwood Crest
Mr.. and Mrs. e. Arthur Smith have
returned from their wedding trip
through the South and are at home at
6612 Llmekiln pike. Mrs. Smith will be
remembered as Miss Millicent Marshall
Hibbard.
Mrs. Charles H. Barton and her fam
lily, Of East Upsal street, have taken an
apartment at Ocean City for the re-
mainder Of the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin ]. Albert and
their daughter, Miss Annette Albert,
1851 Limekiln Pike, will motor to At
lantic City today for over the weekend
Mr.. and Mrs Roy Goodwin, b055
Keyser street, are spending fortnight
near Doylestown, Pa.
Mr. and Mrs. Horace Ervlen will leave
on July 20 to pass two weeks at Eagles
mere, Pa.
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Calusha Is MAGNIFICENT

No discriminating person who reads
novel by Joseph G. LINCOLN Is sur
prised at his popularity. Mr.. Lincoln
Is human andN has faith in the good
ness Of his fellowmen, and he gets this
into his books. As people are pretty
decent and have a faith in one another
they are pleased to find a writer who
devotes himself to exhibiting the better
side Of humanity with a kindly humor
and a tolerance for their failings. Mr..
Lincoln has done this in "Galusha the
Magnificent. Cd. Appleton & Co..
Galusha is a delightful character. He
is an archeologist who makes a
speciality Of Egypt. His health breaks
down and he finds himself on a rainy
October night in small village on Cape
Cod, whittier he had gone expecting
to visit n friend who had invited him
to his cottage. Galusha is absent
minded and Impractical. and he gets
lost. and 1t has not occurred to him
York at the end of the season. He is
given shelter by Martha Phipps, an old
maid In the outskirts Of the village.
She gets a doctor for him and takes
charge of him for n few days until he
can get back to his home or 60 some
where else. But he decides to stay and
recover his health. He does recover it,
but he finds himsef involved in the
life of the community. where he is re-
garded as poor but harmless professor.
He succeeds in strengthening out sew
eral tangles and the book ends in a
pleasant way. Galusha is n combina-
ton of helplessness and shrewdness and