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Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1921-01-28
WORKERS CALL FOR INQUIRY !
manding Congressional lnVesti-
cation of the Industry.

The American Federation of Labor
has joined with the United Textile
Workers in demanding a congressional
investigation of the textile industry. A
pledge to aid in the fight started by the
workers was made at a conference be-
tween Samuel Gompers, members Of
the executive council of the labor fed
GRAFTON and representatives of the tex.
tile workers.
The workers charge there is through
out the industry a general policy OF
reducing wages and closing plants for
long and short periods and that the
bulk of wage reduction announcements
call for a cut of 221a per cent.
1t was agreed by the conferees that
because of the general character of
'the unwarrantable and unjustifiable
treatment of the workers in reducing
wages and closing plants there is every
evidence that the employers are acting
in concert and by prearrangement."
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1921-01-28

Between 1,2OO and 1000 soft coal
miners in the Montana district are able
TO obtain only one to three days work
each week. according to Robert Con-
don, district secretary for the United
Mine Workers. The owners of the
mines explain that the demand has
been so much reduced that they cannot
afford to work the men full time.
Nineteen factories affiliated with the
Rochester IN. W Clothing exchange
resumed active operations with the be-
ginning of the new year. 1t is estl-
mated that fully 11,O0O persons re-
sumed work as a result of the reopen
ing of plants that have been idle since
early last fall. The shoe factories took
on 1000 hands and will add 1000 more.
A special meeting was held of the
Rhondda district branch of the South
Wales Miners federation, covering
the whole of the affected area, where
$4,000 men ceased work, urging that
the dismissal of II men was due to
victimiZation by the management.
The delegates voted to resume work
pending negotiations between their
executive committee and the coal own
ers.
Officials of the Hubbard Pressed
Steel company, Niles, o., announce that
the plant which employs 1000 men,
will be closed indefinitely. The shut
down followed a wage reduction of 20
per cent, which was announced re-
Gently.
AT Martinsburg, w. Va, the Inter
woven mills, employing 1,GOO persons,
reopened on full time and at 20 per
cent wage cut, after three weeks shut
down. Company officials said continu-
ance of the work on the full-time
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1921-01-28
IN OTHER FIELDS OF LABOR

In 1848 establishments in Virginia
employing 34,913 workers, over one
half are women.
Arsenic is found in Japan as an
ore, as we'll as being a by-product
from the smelling of copper and lead.
A wage reduction of 20 per cent has
been agreed upon by 80 contractors en-
bracing the largest building firms Of
Tampa, Fla.
A wage reduction equal to 90 per
cent of all increases granted since 1917
is announced by the Atlanta, Birming-
ham & Atlantic railroad.
The Asheville (N. c. cotton mills,
which suspended operations several
weeks ago. resumed running. The plant
is the largest of its kind in the section.
In Italy the women employed in
banks and offices work only six hours
a day, from 9 to II and from 3 to 6.
They also enjoy a Saturday half holi-
day all the year.
BY agreement between employees
and the management a reduction of
III per CcllI III UCNoLhC SAANNbA'S
January 16 in the Pueblo plant Of the
Colorado Fuel and Iron company.
A six-day-a-week working schedule
will be put into effect at the Detroit
plant of the Studebaker corporation.
The plant had been operating three
days a week up until it closed for in
ventory.
The 800 employees Of the Lands
Tool company, with shops at Waynes-
boro and Greencastle, Pa, voted to &C
cept 90 per cent reduction in wages
| and to work 36 hours a week rather
than have the plants close.
Boston pasterers struck for $3.50 an
| hour. Plasterers' tenders also walked
out, demanding $1.25 an hour. The
strike followed failure of the employ
ers to renew an agreement that ex-
pired recently, at higher rates.
The Union cotton mills, Lafayette,
Ga, one of the plants Of the American
Textile corporation, announced that
| full-time operation would be resumed
at once, but that a reduction of 10 per
| cent in wages would be made effective.
Between 1900 and 1900 coal miners
at Greenwood, Ark, Heavener and
How, Okla were released from their
shifts when II mines of the Consoli-
dated Fuel company and associated
companies suspended operations. Lack
of demand for coal is responsible for
the suspension.
The six textile unions Of the Ameri-
can Federation of Textile Operatives
voted to accept the wage reduction OF
221a per cent recently announced by
! the manufacturers The action of the
I unions affects approximately $4,000 en-
ployees in 40 cotton cloth and yarn
mills in Fall River, Mass.
Possibility of a general strike of har-
Dor employees at New York was avert
ed when members of the Masters
Mates and Pilots union voted to in
struct their representatives to sign an
agreement with the towboat owners in
accordance with the award Of an arbi-
tration board December p.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-15

Oscar e Carlstrom of Aledo.
member of Siboney Bay camp No.
8, United Spanish War Veterans,
was elected commander-in-chie or
the organization this morning at
the annual encampment in Mime
apolis. He will serve a year.
He is the third Illinois man to
hold that post-the highest in the
Spanish-American war veterans
organization. His election came at
$50 O'Clock this morning upon the
ninth ballot in a three-cornered
fight Timothy W. Kelly Of Massa-
chusetts was last of candidates to
be eliminated
Mr.. CarIstrom has been a mem
Der Of Siboney Bay camp since May
6, 1915, and always active in plans
for the promotion of the veterans
interests. The state department
members gave him signal recognl-
ton in June, 1919, when at the
state convention he was elected de-
partment commander, the highest
offce in the state
At the outbreak Of the Spanish
American war he enlisted and went
through that campaign as private.
During the Mexican trouble, Ar.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-15
TAX REVISION
TASK NEAR END
Senate Committee Expects to Wind
Up Work Friday-Measure
Goes to Senate Wednesday.

Washington, Sept. 15-Onlysa few
of the levy sections of the house
tax bill remained to be acted upon
when the senate finance commit
tee resumed today revision of the
measure. The Inheritance tax pro-
vision was the principal one left,
but the committee also was to pass
finally on a treasury plan to effect
the one per cent reduction in the
income surtax brackets up to the
proposed maximum of 50 per cent
so as to give some relief to in
dividuals having incomes of $685.
900 or less.
The question of imposing the
manufacturers tax on some of the
articles to which the so-calied re-
tail sale luxury taxes now apply
also was open. In addition, there
remained a final decision on num-
Der of legislative features of the
house bill.
Having passed the excise levy
section of the measure yesterday,
the committee expected to wind up
its work tomorrow, so as to give
the experts three working days in
which to put the measure in shana
for presentation to the senate on
Wednesday.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-15
Oscar E.. CQrlSfrOf71
National Commander
of Spanish War Vets

Carlstrom organized Company B,
Illinois 6th infantry, in Aledo, be-
came its captain, and a year later
when the United States entered the
World war, resigning at states at
torney to serve the colors. He went
into training with the Illinois
troops and became captain Of Bat
terry B, as the Aledo unit was des-
ignated when the 6th Illinois was
reorganized as the 123rd field ar
ullery. He went overseas with the
regiment, serving Is months with
the A E F. The greater part Of
that time, however, was in the Judge
advocates department.
Upon his return TO civilian life
he won election in the Thirty-third
district as member OF the constitu-
tional convention. played a prom
inent part in the recent governor
ship fight, and only lately was ap-
pointed a member of Governor Len
Small's staff and placed on the tax
commission.
The delegation from Siboney Bay
camp attending the session were
L. II. Tfttertngton. H L. Becker.
Robert McConochie, George Clap
per. A P. Dehr and Sergeant Sam
Brush OF Rock Island arsenal
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-15
IS HEAD
OF SOCIETY TO
FIGHT KU KLUX
Ex Governor Calls
Klor1 Menace to
Community

Chicago, Sept. Is An organiza-
ton to promote harmony and good
feeling between all classes, races
and religion in America, was an
nounced in the process of forma-
ton here today with Edward F.
at its head. The society will be
known as the National Unity coun-
Gil, and its organizers intend uiti-
mately to spread it to every section
of the country, according to Mr..
Dunno.
One of the prime motives behind
the organization, organizers said
was to combat the Iku Klux klan,
an organization which the council
plans to fight particularly where
the Klan has obtained foothold-
Aim Is Harmony.
"In view of the fact that the Ku
Klux Klan has adopted the weapon
of mass action, it was our desire to
organize a society which shall de-
yelop harmony and good feeling
between different classes, rather
than enmity," Mr.. Dunno said to-
day. "Invitations were sent ou'
last week to many prominen'
church, political, business and vel
fare men and the replies are com
ing in now. We will hold a meet
ing in a few days to complete plans
and eventually extend the organ
ization to every part OF th'
country"
Council Opens Offices
Offices of the council have al
ready been opened in the fnancla
section of the city.
The Ku Klux Klan, which main
tains an Office here under the nam
of the southern Publicity bureau
was called a menace TO this ant
any community" by former GOV
ernor Dunno in their adoption o
the equipment of the burglar
masks and implements OF Vlo
Ience".
An active membership campaign
and initiation of scores OF he'
members into the K1an is reporIe'
in and around Chicago.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-15
MARINES Win
SERVICE SHOOT
@Devn Dogs,s True to Tradition,
Are First Again-Cop National
Rifle Match With 5,261 Points.

Camp Perry, Ohio, Sept. 10. =
The United States service match OF
the National Rifle association tour
naraent goes to the United States
Marine corps team, with a total of
5.261, according to unofficial re-
ports. The event was concluded
late yesterday, but official figures
were not available early today.
The United States navy had s.
22O, and the United States army had
5,208.
The individual rapid fire pistol
match, finished late yesterday, was
won by A. P. Lane, New York, ci-
william. with a total Of 1877 out OF a
possible 200.
DR.. L R. Ca1kins, of Springfield, l,
Mass, won first place in the %
calibre pistol slow fire match with
a total of 10 out of possible 200.
G. W. Rice, Springfield, civilian,
was first in the timed fire pistol
match with 1913 out OF a possible
200.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-15
CHURCH HAD
NO HELPERS
IN MURDERS
Police Believe Parks,
Wilder and Walker
Not Guilty.

Chicago, Sept. 15.-(By the AS
sociated Press.) - Harvey W.
Church, confessed slayer of Bern
ard Daugherty and Carl Ausmus,
automobile statesmen, early today
was brought face to face with his
mother for the first time since mis-
arrest, and in her presence in the
states attorneys office, he repeat
ed the details of the two crimes.
, Doubt Parks Confession.
He reverted largely to the first
of his many confessions and indi-
Gated, officials declared, that he
planned and executed the murders
without assistance. Neither Ciar-
ence Wilder nor Milton Walker,
named by Church as accomplices,
officials said they had been con-
vinced, had any part whatever III
the crimes, and they also expressed
doubt whether Leon Parks assisted
Church, despite written confes-
sion made by Parks.
Officials pointed out that Pal ks
stoutIy maintained his innocence
until confronted by Church. VIII
then supplied most of the answers
to questions put 10 Farks Dy lhe
Investigators.
Mother UnmOVed.
Mrs. Church, who collapsed when
| informed of Church's first confes-
sion several days ago, sat apparent
/ ly unmoved today throughout her
sons recital of the details of the
murders. At the close of her sons
story she shook her head whcr
asked if she had anything to say
| Later she remarked:
'I cannot understand why HaE
vey buried the man (Carl AusmusI
I in the garage. There is a vacant
/ lot next door where all the dead
cats and dogs in the neighborhood
are buried. Why didn't he bury hin
there? Then they never would
/ have found him"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-15
erin IS SOVEREIGN STATE'- VALERA
ONE DEAD, MANY
ARE HOMELESS
IN BEACH BLAZE.
Fire at RockorDay De-
stroys SeUe1 Sum-
n7er Hotels.

Rockaway Beach, n. Y. Sept Is.
-(United Press.) - Hundreds of
persons were rendered homeless to-
day by a fire which swept part of
the bungalow section of Rockaway
Beach. Seven small summer ho-
tells were destroyed.
A number of concessionary
stands and bungalows we're burned.
Loss was estimated at more than
$1,000. 900.
The fire is believed to have start
ed in Brophy's hotel The flames
spread rapidly. sweeping over an
area of three blocks.
After the blaze was believed to
have been brought under control
by firemen from Brooklyn and sur
rounding towns, it broke out afresh,
famed by strong wind
Scores Flee from Flames.
Aroused by police, scores of men,
women and children fed from their
fiimsy summer cottages in the path
of the flames.
The summer hotels burned were
Brophys, Bemlings, Murphy's,
Van Dusen's, Krauss', Seidenberg' S
and Powers. The American Music
Hall and the Crown Baths also
were consumed.
Firemen discovered a badly
charred corpse in the ruins be-
tween Seidenberg's and Powers
hotels.
Fire Commissioner brennan per
sonaIIy directed the firemen. The
flames could be seen for miles.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-15
MEN. WOULD YOU
co TO CHURCHF
WOMEN PREACH?

Chicago, Sept. 15.-1t there
wera more, women preachers In
the puIpits there would De more
men in the churches. MISS MAO
cline Southland, president OF tne
International Association Oh
women Preachers, told mem
hers of that organization al
their convention here. MISS
Southard accused men OF lem
inizing the church" and assert
ed that if there were NOR
women preachers. more men
would become interested IN
Quoting Frances B. "iiiaru'
she said: .rirr
s.Men have been preaching
for 1000 years and the large
majority of their converts nave
been women. Suppose tna1
womens should share the preacn-
ING mower. Would not the ma
iority Of their converts pe
men?"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-15

Today Henry Lehrman sent
the following telegram to Dis
trict Attorney Matthew Brady
of San Francisco:
For the sake of God and
justice to men. don't let jus
tice be cheated. 1t brought
tears of rage to my eyes when
1 read your speech that infiu-
ence and wealth are brought
into play to bar justice. l cried
because you told the tEuth in
spite of the pressure Of gold to
stifie it.
You are convinced from
facts, and I from knowing him,
that Arbuckle killed Virginia
Rappe as a result of his attack.
Now don't let them cheat
justice-for Gods sake, don't"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-15
Amdavits Offered.
CHAS. CHAPLIN Is
MOST UNDRESSED
MAN IN ENGLAND


London, Sept. 15.-United
Press. Mrs. Henry Smith
wilkinson, who recently daz-
zied Paris with a display of
$1,000. 900 worth Of clothes and
Jewels, called upon Charlie
Chaplin at his hotel while the
comedian was asleep. after a
late night
Who is she?" asked Charlie,
opening one eye
THE best dressed woman in
England" replied bis secre-
tary.
We'll, tell her I'm the most
undressed man in England"
said Chaplin as he rolled over
and fell asleep again.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-15
FnII Text of Letter.

DlE LCAA VI ALSSA@As
Dublin, Sept 15.-(By the ALSO
ciated Press. The text of the re-
ply of Eamonn de Valera to Pre-
mier Lloyd Georges latest COM
mUnication is as follows:
I'VE are unhesitating in declar-
ing our willingness to enter con-
ference to ascertain how the asso-
citation cf Ireland with the com
munity of nations, known as the
British empire, can best be recon-
ciled with Irish national aspira-
; tions
Our readiness TO contemplate
such an association was indicated
! in our letter of Aug. 20. We have
accordingly summoned the Dali,
1 that we may submit to it for rati-
fcation the names of the represent
atives it is our intention to pro-
pose. We hope that these repre-
sentative5 will find it possible to be
at Inverness on the date you sug-
gest, Sept 20.
Declares Independence.
in this final note We deem it
our duty to reafirm that our posi-
ton is and can only be as we have
defined it throughout this cores
pondence. Our nation has formal
Iy declared its independence and
recognizes itself as a sovereign
state Il is only as representatives.
OF that state and as its chosen
guardians that we have authority
or power to act on behalf Of our
people.
AS regards the principle Of gov
ernment by consent Of the govern
ed, in the very nature OF things 1t
, must be the basis of any agreement
: that will achieve the purpose We
have at heart-that IS the final rec
onciliation OF our nation with yours.
I'VE have suggested no interpre-
tation of hat principle save 10
everyday Interpretation, the sense,
for example, in which It was IN
derstood by the plain men and
women OF the world. when in Jan
uary, 1918, you said:
The settlement of Europe must
be based on such grounds OF reason
and justice as will give some prom
Use of stability. Therefore 1t IS
that we feel that government with
the consent OF the governed must
be the basis of any territorial set
tlement Of this war.
These words are the true an
/ swer TO the criticism OF our posi-
tion which your last letter puts
forward. The principle was under
stood then 10 mean the right OF na-
lions that had been annexed 10 en-
pires against their will TO Tree
themselves from the graphing
hook. That was the sense TO which
we understood il In reality, IL is
yoIr government. when it seeks to
rend our ancient nation and to par
tition it's territory. that would give
to the principle an Interpretation
that would undermine the fabric OF
every democratic state and drive
the civilized world back into tribal
ism
81 am, sir. faithfully yours.
''EAMONN DE VALERA
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-15
fire DESTROYS
FAIR BUILDING

Ottawa, Ill, Sept. 15.-CUnited
ress.)-Fire, believed by author
tiles to be of incendiary origin, de-
stroyed the amphitheatre of the La
Sale county fair here early today
? About thirty of forty exhibits and
scores of concessions were destroy
ed. Damage was estimated at $40,-
900.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-15
BANDIT KILLS BANKER

Dodge Center, Mimi, Sept. 10
D. T. Rounsville, president of the
First National bank here, was shot
and killed in the bank by man
presumed to be robber, who was
later caught by a posse
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-15
CHALK UP NO. SIS
FOR MIGHTY RUTH,
SULTAN OF SWAT

New York. Sept. 15.-"Babe"
Ruth made his 55th home run to-
day, breaking his last years rec
ord Of 54 during the season. It
was in the fifth inning of the first
game Of today's double-header be-
tween New York and st. Louis.
One man was on base at the time
and Bayne was pitching for St
Louis.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-15
The WEATHER

Unsettled weather with showers
tonight and Friday. Cooler to-
night
Highest yesterday, IA; lowest
last night, 66.
Wind velocity at Z a. m, Il miles.
Precipitation, .O4.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-15

The river stage is 2.S with fail
of i in the last "a hours.
River Forecast.
The Mississippi river from below
Dubuque TO Muscatine will change
but little during the next few days
ANDREW HAMRICk,
Meteorologist
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-15
THREAT ON
ARBUCKLE'S
LIFE MADE
Death Letter Is From Al
legged Relative of Vir-
ginia Rappe.
BULLETIN.

San Francisco, Calif- Sept.
ia county grand jury in
dictment charging Roscoe c.
(aFatty7) Arbuckle, with man.
slaughter in connection with
the death of Miss Virginia
Rappe. motion picture actress,
after she had attended a party
in his rooms in the St Francis
hotel, was returned to PreSid-
ing Judge ShOrtaIl OF the super
iOr court today.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-15

Dublin, Sept. 15-Eamonn de
Valera, in his reply to Premier
Lloyd George, accepts the invita-
ton of the proposed Inverness con-
ference on the terms of the final
paragraph of Mr.. Lloyd Georges 3
last letter, but reafhrms Ireland s
independence as a sovereign state
and declares that only as repre-
sentatives of such have the Irish
negotiators any authority.
Calls II ~FinaI Note.
The text of Mr.. de Valera's reply
says:
In this final note we deem it
our duty to reaffirm that our
position is, and can only be as
we have defined it through this
correspondence. The principle
of government by consent Of
the governed must be the basis
of any agreement which will
achieve final reconciliation.
We hope that these represen-
tatiVes (the Sim Fein nego-
tiators) will ind it possible to
be at Inverness on the date you
suggest. Sept. 20.
Our nation has formally de-
clared it's independence and
recognizes itself as a sovereign
state. 1t is only as the repre-
sentatives Of that state and as
its chosen guardians that we
have authority or powers TO
act on behalf Of our people
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-15
IRISH REPLY ACCEPTS
LLOYD GEORGE BID BUT
REAFFlRMS POSITION
Can Act Only as Repre-
sentatives of Free
Ireland.
BULLETIN.


London, sept Ia-By The
Associated PresS-) - Premier
Lloyd George has replied to
the latest communication of
EamOnn de Valera on the ques-
ton of an Irish settlement. it
was announced late today. The
reply, it Was stated, would be
given out at once.
BULLETIN.
Belfast, Sept. 15.-(By the
Associated Press -Rioting was
renewed in the North Queen
street area here this afternoon.
Two women were wounded.
Troops were called out and
soon tho whole district was
sWarming with them.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-08-19

In the Press and Banner.
Sell that extra Cow, those
Chickens, Dogs, and Pigs.
Maybe you have surplus
Com or Peas. If you have
a suit Of Furniture to sell or
trade, an old Typewriter,
a Cash Register, a piece Of
Machinery, a House or a
Farm for sale try a For Sale
ad in the "Want" Column.