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Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1921-04-29
Must Face Music
JUDGE ORDERS THE MOBBERS
TO BE TRIED
The Southern Thugs and Gunmen
Must Answer For the Staying of
Union Men at BOgalusa, La.

New Orleans-After resorting to
technicalities for 18 months Federal
Judge Foster has ordered the city OF
Bogalusa, the Great Southern Lumber
company and other persons sued for
damages as the result of killings at
nogalusa. in November, 1919, to stop
fighting for delay and get ready fol-
trial. 1t will probably be another
wear before the mobbers will be
placed on the witness stand and
forced to tell of their connection with
the murder of several trade unionists
and the attempted lynching OF So
Dacus, influential negro in Bogalusa
who urged fellow negro workers ir
the mill strike of that year.
The suits were started by the
widows of the murdered unionists. lr
the case of George Williams the
charge is made that he was beater
nearly to death because he refused
to quit his business of draying ano
return to work in the mill.
The widows charge that their hus
bands were killed for the "sole pur
pose of destroying organized labor
in Bogalusa, and that the compan!
sounded the mills sirtr whistle tt
assemble the mob.
The mob first went to the home o.
Dacus, but the negro hid in th'
swamp, and with the aid of white
workers made his way to New Or
leans and later to Gulfport, Miss
When the mob failed to find Dacu
his home was demolished, his famil!
terrified and $1,000 worth of war saw
ings stamps stolen.
The mob then went to the head
quarters of the unionists, and a de
mand was made for Daucs. Th
unionists replied that he was no
there and the mobbers were invite'
to search the building. In reply the.
fired with shot guns, rifles and re
volvers, killing five defenseles
unionists.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1921-04-29
RAISE FARES; CUT WAGES

Sioux City, Iowa-The local street
car company has called on it's plat
form men to accept wage reductions.
Recently the city voted favorably on
request by the company to raise
fares for three years so that the
wage scale now in force could be met
Now the company wants to reduce
wages, but makes no reference to
lower fares.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1921-04-29
MANY IDLE FREIGHT CARS

Washington-The largest number
of idle freight cars in the history of
American railroads are clogeiag
siding throughout the country, ac-
cording to the report of the American
Railway association. A total surplus
of 495,904 cars were idle on March
81, the report states. This is an in
crease of $4,000 cars within a month.
Of the total surplus slightly more
than one-half, or 255,O55, consists of
coal cars, compared with 172,S50, on
March l. A steady decline in the
number of coal cars loaded is re-
ported, which extends also to cars
loaded with regular freight.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1921-04-29

Danville, Va.-The company union
operating in the Dan river textile
mills has voted for wage reductions.
1t is formed along the lines of the
national government, with a house,
senate and cabinet. The workers
have voice in the house, but the
higher up they go the less voice they
have. The cabinet, composed entirely
of representatives. of the manage
ment, has the last word on all
questions.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1921-04-29
Extend WOmen's Law

Boston-Governor Cox has signed
bill which extends the women's 49,
hour law to motion picture houses,
laundries, hotels hairdressing estab-
lishments, manicuring parlors, tele-
phone operators in private exchanges
and women elevator operators.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1921-04-29
Plumbers Hold Prices

Clarksburg, w. Va. = A short
plumbers strike in the city convinced
employers that these workers meant
what they said when they refused to
reduce wages Is cents an hour. The
old rate has been restored.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1921-04-29
Reject Wage Cuts

New York-Marine engineers en-
ployed on transatlantic, trans-Pa-
cifc and -coastwise boats flying the
American flag have rejected an agree
ment proposed by the boat owners
which would materially cut wages,
lengthen hours, and establish the non
union shop.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1921-04-29
Stewart ReappOinted

Washington The president has
reappointed Ethelbert Stewart COM
missioner of labor statistics. Mary
Anderson has been reappointed
director of the women's bureau of the
department of labor. Both appointees
have held their positions for some
time.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1921-04-29
Against Reductions

Albany, N. Y.-Reports received at
the office of the International Brother
hood of Paper Makers indicates an
almost unanimous rejection of a pro-
posed 80 per cent wage cut and an
extension of one hour on the eight
hour day.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1921-04-29
Cloak Makers Win

Cincinnati-After a three-months'
strike cloak makers employed by
Bishop, Sterne & Stein, the leading
shop in the city, have returned to
work. All major demands have been
granted. The contract calls for week
work and a minimum scale, with
other details to be arbitrated.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1921-04-29
Many Miners Are Idle

Washington-Output of bituminous
coal in the week ended April dropped
to 5,750,000 tons, or approximately
100000 tons below the average re-
garded as ordinarily safe," reports
the National Coal association. 1t is
stated that the mines are running at
"only half capacity, with 100000
miners idle"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1921-04-29
Huge Oil Profits

New York-The Atlantic Refining
company reports last years profits
were $10,513,694 This means divi-
dend Of 1882 for each share of COM
mon stock. Profits in 1919 equalled
SIT a share.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1921-04-29
Would Make EN- Vote

Boston A legislative committee
has approved a compulsory voting
bill. Every voter who fails to cast
ballot shall be fined SIS unless, physic-
ally disabled.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1921-04-29
GENERAL LABOR NEWS
Short Items Gathered For Benefit of
Hasty Readers
Jail Petty PrOfiteer

New York-If a barber can be
jailed in this city for five days be-
cause of overcharge, how long would
a millionaire profteer have to stay
behind the bars?
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1921-04-29
WHAT LABOR IS DOING
Wage Increases and Progress Made
Throughout the Country
Want Less Hours

San Francisco-The Cracker Bakers
union has asked employers to reduce
the work day from nine to eight
hours and increase wages so cents
a day.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-06-21
ARB|TRATORS IOsEITlE
SHIPPING BOARD CLAIMS
CBy Associated Prsssl

Washington, June 20.-Presidsnt
Harding has approved a suggestion
of the Shipping Board that settlement
of approximately $300,000,0OO in
claims against the board be placed in
the hands of a board of three arbi-
traitors to be appointed by the Pre-
sident, it was announced today at the
shipping board.
Heretofore the board has acted in
the capacity as both defendant and
Judge in the matter Of claims, Chair
man Lasker explained.
The agreement of the Hamburg.
American Line with the Hartman in
terest to reopen the trade route for
merly controlled by Germany was
announced today. However no action
with regard to alocating shipping
board vessels to the Harrison inter.
ests to re-establish the routes has
been taken by the board.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-06-21
DR. ALDERMAN IS HELD
BLi LiMELESS on CHARGE
MADE BY z PREACHERS

Tampa, June 20.-Dr. R. H. Alder
man, president of Southern College,
a Methodist institution, now tempo
rarily located at Clearwater, was ex-
onerated of all susupicion Of misap-
plication of funds here today by
special board Of inquiry headed by
Rev. B. P. Buhrman, presiding elder
Of the Ocala district, which heard
charges of mis-statements of facts
and disseminating doctrines contra
ry to tenets Of the Methodist church,
preferred by Rev. E. NJ. Stanton,
Ozona, and Rev. s. P. Harris. Jack
sonville.
Reverend Stanton, professor at
Southern the past two years, was
not recommended for reappointment
to the faculty by the president and
the trustees replaced him.
Rev. Stanton, Rev. Harris and Rev.
Buhrman denied today that there was
any truth in the statement that Mr..
Alderman had been charged with
misuse or misapplication of unds. Our
charges did not even intimate fnan-
cial discrepancies"
]. Edgar Wall, Tampa, chairman
Of the trustees Of Southern College,
said similar charges against the
president had been heard ten days
ago and that after a thorough inves-
tigtion the trustees could find no ba-
sis for them. Before the trustees DR..
Alderman was also charged with pro-
curing profession athletes for the
81 hool. Mr.. Wall pointed out that
President Alderman had expelled Ave
Of the teams leading football play
ers last fa'I VIII" he learret that
they were receiving financial sssis-
tance from sources that left their
Legitimacy questioned.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-06-21
Grand Armada of Aerial
Ships to Attack
Water Craft
GERMAN SUB IS VICTIM
Not Believed That All
of Planes Will Get
a Shot

Langley Field, Va, June 20.-The
greatest armada of air fighters ever
gathered by the war department in
time of peace is resting mere tonight
r.aCy at a moments notice to hop
f.on the field tome row fer practicaI
den, ..stration u Wt e'v''- D"",S
ma. the day CT capita. battl eshps
> rest.
Across Hampton Roads, at the
naval base, several score of Uncle
Sans air boats are tuned up to take
first action in the bombing of the
ex-German submarine U-117, which
is to take place tomorrow off the
Virginia capes. The van guard OF
attacking planes will reach the tar
get fifteen miles east of Cape
Charles at 9 a. M, none but navy ma
chimes participating in the opening
attack.
Immediately, behind the-4leading
scouts will fly nine planes of the F-5L
type, each of which will carry four
bombs slung in its carriage. A tor
pedo plane division of five Martin
bombers will follow with six bombs
each to release. Four machines OF
the N. C. type, similar to those un-
der command of Lieut.. Reed in the
first transatlantic flight, will fol-
low with cargoes of four bombs each
and the column will be closed by a
marine corps division of six deHavi-
land bombers carrying two bombs
apiece.
Flyers at Langley field do not ex.
pect to have a chance at the sub
marine. Expert opinion, given unof,
ficially at Langley Field, does not ex'
peot even that the last plano in the
navy's formation will find it neces.
sary to release their bombs. But pro
vision is made for the Langley bomb
ers to finish the job if the U-117 still
remains afloat when the navy finishes
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-06-21
BORAX THORAX SOLONS
RACE TO TIGHTEN ZAP
ON. MEDICINAL BEERS
House and Senate Want
Docs to Prescribe
Real Bevo

Washington, June 2O..The Senate
started a race with the house today
to outlaw medical beer.
Just after the House rules COM
rhittee had concluded a long hearing
on a proposal to give the Volstead
anti-beer and general prohibition
Tightening up measure right of way,
Senator Willis, republican, of Ohio,
introduced a special bill containing
the beer and other uncontraverted
sections of the Volstead bill with the
hope of having it passed before the
prohibition commissioner promul-
gates medical beer regulations un-
der the opinion handed down by for
mer Attorney General Palmer.
In view of the statement by Pro-
hilton leaders before the house COM
mittee that they were unwilling to
redraft the Volstead supplemental
bill and their request that it be ex-
pedited as emergency legislation,
there was much speculation as to
whether the Volstead or Willis mea-
sure could be put through first.
No friends have appeared in the
house in behalf of beer as medicine
and Chairman Campbell. of the rules
committee, on that question by de-
claring a bill to prevent its sale on
a doctors prescription would pro-
baby, be passed unanimously. The
committee will decide late in the week
whether the Volstead bill or any part
of it will be given top place on the
house calendar.
In introducing his bill Senator
Willis said he was actuated by the
discussion and delay concerning the
bill pending in the. house.. In addi-
ton to prohibiting the prescription
of beer as medicine the measure
would provide that not more than
the same amount of alcohol in wine
may be prescribed within ten days
than is now authorized for spirituous
liquors, which is one half pint.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-06-21
Was One of Columbia's
Most Prominent
Citizens
BELIEVED AN ACCIDENT
Was Packing Grip Ready
to Make Trip When
Shot Fired
lRy AnsocInted Pressl

Lake City, June 20. W. J. Robuck,
superintendent of the State convict
road board, twice a member of the
legislature and well known through
out the state, was found dead in his
apartment here late today with bull
let wound through his heart.
1t was believed that Mr.. Robuck
accidentally shot himself when exam
lining his pistol. A short while before
he mad been talking with frinds ana
appeared in excellent spirits. He had
been packing a hand bag prepsra-
tory to making a trip on official bust
ness.
Mr.. Robuck is survived by hiswifr,
Mrs. Mamie Green Robuck, and a
son. He was a member of several fra.
ternal organizations, including the
Masons, Knights of Pythias and
Woodmen of the World. -
In 1920 he wassa candidates for
nomination. stise--rsilroad commits
sion. He was appointed as head of the
convict road board in 1919 following
the reorganization of the state road
department
Mr. Robuck was born and spent
his early days in Hamilton county.
He came to Lake City in the Early
COS where he was signally honored on
several occasions. He was twice
elected to represent Columbia at Tai
lahassee.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-06-21
Leaves No Doubt Where
Preference Is AS
Toward Japan
STANDS FOR O|SARM|NG
Friendship With Ameri-
ca Is a Cardinal
Principal

London, June 20.-The British
prime minister, in opening the I'M
perial Conference attended by the
premiers of the overseas dominions,
today referred to Anglo-Japanese re-
lations in terms generally regarded
\ in American circles mere as assu-
rance to the United States that any
renewal of the agreement with the
Japanese government would neces-
sarily be of nature unobjectionable
TO America.
While Mr.. Lloyd George avoided
a declaration on the direct issue of
the treaty he alluded to the war time
friendship with Japan and said that
GreatJ<Britain was anxious to apply
this friendship to a solution of the
questions connected with the Pacific
ocean and the far east, among them
the future Of China.
Great Britain desired to avoid
competition in armaments in the Pa
cifc, the prime minister declared,
and he emphasized the willingness Of
the government to discuss limitations
of armament with the United States.
He pointed out at the same time
that the life of the United Kingdom
also of Australia and New Iceland,
was built upon sea power-"the basis
of the whole empires existence"
Discussing the relations between
Great Britain and the United States
the Prime Minister said:
"Friendly cooperation with the
United States is, for us, cardinal
principle dictated by what seems to
us the proper nature of things, by
instinct quite as much as by reason
and common sense.
1--WE are ready to discuss with Am
erican statesmen any proposal for
the limitation OF armament which
they wish to set forth and we can
understand that no such Novertures
will find lack of willingness on our
part to meet them.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-06-21
LEWIS TO OPPOSE GOMPERS As PRESIDENT
CUBANS RIOT At GRAVE
OF FORMER PRESIDENT
GOMEZ; THREE KILLED
Casket Is Center of a
Bloody Outbreak at
Havana Cemetery
(By Associated PressD

Havana, June, June 2O.-Cuban
military forces and police were or
dered to adopt extreme precautions
today to prevent a recur. 9nce of
rioting which yesterday marred fun
eral services for former President
Gomez.
Three persons we're killed and
more than twenty injured in fighting
at the very gates Of Colon cemetery,
where the body Of the former presi-
dent was being taken. Police were
blamed in some quarters for hasty
action in firing into the mob. An in
vestigation was to be made today.
The funeral se:vice had been neld
quietly, with the city in deepest
mourning. The cathedral was packed.
Gomez's body finally was taken from
the edifice, and with the casket lying
on a gun calSsoI, the long funeral
procession started for the cemetery.
At the cemetery gates there was
disturbance. Old followers of Gomez
pushed through the police lines, at
tempting to take the casket from
the caisson and carry it to the grave
side on the shoulders. The police
promptly fired. Instantly the casket
was the center of the riot. The dis
turbance ended quickly. the dead and
injured were removed and the former
presidents body carried to the grave
for final services.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-06-21
MICANOPY DEPUTY
DIES OF WOUNDS
NJ A D E BY NEGRO

Gainesville, June 20.-Robert E.
Arrow, deputy sheriff of Micanopy
died at the Williams Sanatorium this
morning as the result of a pistol
wound inflicted by a negro, John
Bowyer, at Mieanopy, Saturday night.
Arrow was attempting to arrest the
negro on charge Of carrying a pis-
tol when the negro fired.
Bowyer escaped into swamp and
this morning a large posse have the
woods near kirkwood surrounded, be-
lieving the negro is in them. Momen-
tary capture is expected in which
event violence is feared.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-06-21
OPENING Of
COUNTRY CLUB WILL
Be WEDNESDAY, NIGHT

The opening of the Putnam Coun-
ty Country Club on Wednesday even
ing will be marked by dance at the
club. The Putnam Orchestra will fur
nish the music for the occasion which
promises to be one of the most de-
lightful of the season. The large
dance hall will be artistically deco
rated with the seasons flowers and
should prove one of the most attrac-
tive places and coolest spots any
where in the country.
Beginning on Wednesday night and
anytime afterward, Mrs. Johnson in
charge of the culinary arrangements
for the club, will be in position to
furnish any sized crowds or parties
with delicious meal on very short
notice. All that will be necessary
will be to call up Mrs. Johnson at
the Country Club, 2021 is the num-
ber and tell her your wants and she
will be only too glad to make the
necessary arrangements. 1t is pre-
dicted that she will be busy all the
time, for her fame as culinar" eX-
pert is well known.
There are any number of surprises
in store for the members of the men,
bers of the club, both at the Wednes-
day night and afterwards for each
day has seen some improvement,
some convenience added for the COM
fort and pleasure Of the members.
After it is completed, all the addi-
tions made, it will then be up to the
members to make the club. The men,
bers can make it what they would
have it.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-06-21
HOUSE WOULD ADMIT ALIENS
SAILING BEFORE JUNE s
(By Assoeinted Pressl

Washington, June 20.-The john
son bill, to permit aliens who sailed
on or before June s, last, to land at
American ports was passed late to-
day by the house. The excess admit
ted over the June quota established
under the percentage immigration law
would be charged off against later
monthly quotas. The number which
the measur ewould permit to enter
the United States this time is esti-
mated at approximately 10000. The
bill now goes to the senate.
1t is designed to relieve congestion
at ports, especially at New York.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-06-21
Veteran Head of Fedora
ton Says He will Not
Withdraw
LEAVES IT TO MEMBERS
Action of Lewis Follows
Opposition to
Gompers'
(By Associated Pressl

Denver, Colo, June 20.-John L.
Lewis, president Of the United Mine
Workers Of America, today formally
announced that he was candidate
for tho presidency Of the American
Federation Of Labor in opposition to
Samuel Gompers.
81 have decided to permit my name
to be submitted to the convention
as a candidate for the presidency of
the American Federation of Labor"
was the brief announcement made
by Mr.. Lewis. He declined to make
any further statement.
Pdesident Gompers announced that
he will be candidate for reelection
in the following statement;
"The delegation to the convention
will determine who shall be their
officers, and if they see fit to rs-elect
their president they will have the
oportunity. My name will not be
withdrawn.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-06-21
DELIVERY WAGON BUMPS
PACKAGE BOY OFF WHEEL

Henry Weston, a negro boy en-
ployed as delivery boy by Thomas
Cannon, was run into and painfully
injured yesterday afternoon on Lemon
street in front of DR.. Stems resi-
dence by the delivery truck of the
Economy Co., driven by Joe Wilkin-
son. The boy was given medical at
tention by DR.. Steen and it was dis
covered that he was not seriously
hurt.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-06-21
SOUTHERN GOLF TOURNEY
BEGINS AT NASHVILLE

Nashville, Tenn, June 2O.-More
than 100 golf players are expected to
tee off tomorrow in the qualifying
round of the 10Th annual southern
amatuer golf championship.
The, final result is more in doubt
this summer than in several years for
an addition to the absence in Eng
land of Bobby Jones, Atlanta title
holder, Nelson Whitney, of New Or
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-06-21
NEW BATTLER MARYLAND TO
HAVE HER TRIAL TODAY

Newport News, June 20.O-Twen-
ty-five officers, experts Of high rank in
their several departments, and 36
naval men will accompany the bat
tleship Maryland when she leaves the
dock tomorrow morning on her trial,
Among them will be Captain C. F.
Preston, her future commander, but
the ship will be in command of
Captain W. G. Melvin, of the ship
yard.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-06-21
JURY FOR TRIAL OF MAN
F. WHO POISONED GIRL DRAWN
tRy Associated Press)

Corunna, Mich, June 20O-A ten
tative jury was completed in circuit
court here late today for the trial
of Forrest Higgins, twenty-five,
charged with murder in connection
with the death of Lucy Wittum, 10,
whose body was found near the ad-
Joining farms of the Higgins and
Wittum families, April l.
Higgins is accused of giving Miss
Wittum poison upon learning she
was in a delicate condition.
More than 100 witness have been
eubpoenaed, the majority by prose-
cution.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-06-21
STEAMER EASTSIDE HELD
UP BEFORE SAILING

Norfolk, June 20.-Ready to sail
with a cargo of coal for Dublin the
steamer Eastside was yesterday or
dered held here by the department
of Justice until a thorough inquiry
could be made among members Of
the crew as to the machine guns put
aboard the steamer at New York last
week.