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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-04-30
over FOUR MILLIONS NOW IDLE
IN WHOLE OF UNITED STATES
Associated Press Makes Industrial
Surrey Showing Outlook
In Various States

CHICAGO, April 30 Slightly
more than 100000 men will be un-
employed in nineteen states of the
Union when May day is ushered in
tomorrow. according to estimates
given to The Associated Press by
Government. Labor State and In
dustrial officials.
A large percentage Of those who
are unable 10 obtain work are in the
big industrial sections Of the East
ern and Central States, included, but
reports from the other 20 states,
where figures were unobtainable,
all show that unemployment exists
and the estimated unemployment OF
the country, made by experts includ-
ing labor leaders, ranges from 5000
900 to 100000.
Reports OF much unemployment
show up from New York, Illinois,
Pennsylvania, Indiana. Michigan,
Wisconsin, and Ohio while practical
~ every state east Of the Missis-
sippi River and north Of the Mason
and Dixon line il seriously affect
ed by the wave that has swept over
the country during the last year. The
reports indicate that the situation
in these more densely populated
states j. growing more acute daily.
The report of the United States
Government employment service
showed that on January first Of this
year the leading cities OF the country
with a population of 32,560,953 had
total Of .S02,755 unemployed and
subsequent bulletins issued BY this
service indicate that this number has
increased somewhat in these cities
during the last four months.
While the unemployment extends
to the West and South, vet IN the
reports from the former a decided
tone Of optimism prevails for a re-
sumption Of business activity that
would speedily do away with the un-
employed while IN he South the sit
uation doe not appear to be os a
serious nature and reports state that
when the agricultural work is in full
swing the surplus Of labor will be
small.
New York City, Philadelphia, Chi
Detroit and Cleveland stand out as
the centers Of the unemployment
wave.
In the country's largest city. re-
ports from experts indicate that ap-
proximately 25O,O0O men and wom-
en- are out Of work. On Januray | :,
this year the government estimated
that 234,343 were unemployed i'm
Gotham and this has been increased
during the four months according
to the monthly bulletins Of the In
dustrial service.
The remainder of the state how
ever, has not gone unscathed by any
means, for the reports from Albany
show that 364.0OO Of the states
! 100000 factory workers, includ-
ing New York city, are unemployed.
Other New York state cities report
unemployed on about the same scale
The United States Employment
service figures for Illinois shows a
somewhat like condition. While Sc
600 were unemployed in the city Of
Chicago in January. yet the rate Of
increase in the last four months
would indicate that this has been in
creased to more than 100000 BY to-
day. IN the state Of Illinois however.
the figures move upward. The Gov
ernment puts them this way: On Jan
uary 1, 1920. 1924 concerns en-
ployed $4,000 persons. On Jan
uary 1921 these same firms EN-
played 539,313, showing a reduc-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-04-30

AUSTIN, Texas, April 30 Gov
ernor Neff issued a proclamation to
day calling an election III Washing
ton county for May twenty-eighth
TO elect a representative that may
fill vacancy created when II. J.
Neinast was found disqualified in
the last regular session Of the legis
laturp
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-04-30
LORD HILLCOAT HERE

Brownsville had the pleasure for
short time yesterday. ~ entertaining an
English noblrman. Lord Hillcnat who
passed through on his way from New
Orleans to Tampico.
Lord Hillcoat IL identified with Brit.
ish oil interests. and has headquarters
in New OrkNs A.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-04-30

In a number Of states the reports
gave No estimate or Tie number of
unemployed but the officials noted
that the unemployment was large In
Massachusetts, for instance, the es-
innate was lacking although figures
compiled from two trades ran the
total of unemployed in these up TO
$4,000.
James II. Maurer, President Of the
Pennsylvania State Federation Of
Labor estimates that about 100000
are unemployed in the United States
but government statistics and indi-
vidual reports from almost all states
do not quite bear ou these figures,
although they do indicate that the
total is somewhere between 5000
900 and 100000.
Approximately $4,000 Of New
York States 100000 factory work
ers will be unemployed May | as "A
result Of industrial conditions. Fac
tory wages average 10 per cent low
er than in October, 1920, when the
high point was reached. Wages re-
ductions are expected all along the
lien.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-04-30

corsicana reports NUM- rf open
fields stripped Of crops 81 cot 3 end corn.
The northwest section ~ TT w npty was
badly damaged, according "a JrtE -rom
Waxahachie
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-04-30

CHIHUAHUA CITY, Mexico. -
Managers Of the Guadalupe mine.
near indie. Durango, announced on 2
visit here that development work was
progressing and by June the wine
would Be shipping gold bars.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-04-30

CHIAUUHUA CITY. Mexico. -
The export tax on sugar has been
ancclled % help meet the situation
aused by lack of rolling stock to
riro -ugar from outlying producing
centers-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-04-30
sHIHIrAHURA CITY. Mexico.

SHIHUAHURA CITY, Mexico. -
rHe Chihuahua City chamber of com
ncrcc l. one ~ several hundred In
Mexico and the United States thai
will send delegates 20 the trade con
ference III Mexico City in June. The
conference il being arranged by the
confederation Of chambers of com
mcrce Of Mexico.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-04-30

JAUREZ. Mexico. - "A S25O,OOo
warehouse, principally for the stor-
age of beer. will be constructed here.
A contract has been signed by con
tracing firm and wholesale liquor
dealers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-04-30

tion during that year Of 4l4,O87.
Chicago firms were included in this
survey. No figures for the next
four monthsh on these concerns, in
given but an estimate based on lO7
concerns, each employing more than
800 men or women, show a decrease
in employment of about 3 per cent,
on April as compared with jan
uary /, 1921.
Pennsylvania probably ranks next
with an estimated number Of unem-
ployed placed ut 250,000 by the
State Bureau Of employment. Mem
bers Of the Philadelphia Chamber Of
Commerce recently issued state
ment contending that this figure was
too low.
The estimates in the states where
unemployment flourishes most at
the present time show the number
q N
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New York 45O. 900
Illinois 43O, 900
Pennsylvania $4,000
Indiana 100000
Michigan 100000
Ohio 10000
Wisconsin 100000
West Virginia $4,000
New Hampshire $4,000
California 10000
Rhode Island 2l,3OO
Washington 1000
Oklahoma $4,000
Nebraska $4,000
Idaho $4,000
Oregon 200
Kentucky 10000
Arizona 5000
Utah 1000
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-21
Land Offered To
 U. s. In Jap lands

Riga, Dec. 21-Japan is virtually in possession of the whole of the Kamchatl1a Peninsula on the east coast of Siberia, which the Moscow Soviet offered to the United States through Washington Vanderlip, 1t was declared here today by M. Jurin, representative of the government of the Far East Republic closely al- led to Russian government
 Japan dared not lay hands upon Kamehatka openly fearing conflict with the United States If she did SOL said M, turin.
 When the Soviet offered the Pen !nsu1a to the United States 1t was suggested that the American govern nent might establish 6 naval base at Avatcha Bay to protect Alaska, The topography of the coast of Avateaa Bay would enable the erection of Q second Gibraltar,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-21
City's Real Estate Tangle
 May Be Settled Definitely

Legal Interpretation of tax ques- tions that for years have been in doubt Is being sought by the Bridge port Real Estate Board. Steps have been taken to determine once and for all just when property taxes become effectiv, when they are eo1lecttble, and when they end, These questions have bearing of vital importance to real estate men end lawyers, parttc- u1ar1y as they enter prominently into the settlement of realty deals, Attor- ney Arthur M. Marsh of the law firm of Marsh, Steddard 6 Day. has been commissioned to thoroughly delve into the question. and reach @ definite con- cIusion. even if it is necessary to go to the highest courts,
 For years it has been an uaanswer- ed question as to just when a tax Is due and colfectIb1e and when it ends. In reaching a settlement on a real estate deal. the question arises as to the payment of taxes and who is re- sponsibie, the new or the old owner. Opinion varies greatly, even among the most prominent lawyers and realtors in the city.
 Property owners have fram Sep tember to September 30 of each year
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-21
INJUNCTION ON PRINTERS
 IS MODIFIED

Afser g. fifteen minute confer ence" lasting over an hour. counsel for the Post Publishing Go. and the c. L. U. named with Local No. 252 of the International Typographical Union in a temporary injunction granted the Post in November, an agreement was subnsted at 12:So to Judge John P. Kellogg, in /the nature of a modification. that was accept able to both sides. This will at least temporarily settle the dispute be- tween the Post and striking printers.
 T'he modification sill prevents p1cketing of the plant on Middle street but in many other ways is fa- vorable to the men who have been on strike since August 12. Mass meetings may be held, a, legitimate advertising campaign may be carried on, and there appears nothing to prevent other work upon the part of tha strikers that would not come un- der the heading of picketing.
 Another important outcome of the conference Is the elimating of the c. L. U- as a party to the dispute. It leaves the argumeni strictly between the Post and Local No. 252.
 With William Huffman, this city, secretary of the c. L. U. on the stand, an argument arose between Attorney Ralph Wells for the Post and Attor- neys Cornelius J. Danaher and John A. Cornell for the printers. The judge did not take kindly to what appear to be a rehearsal of evidence that will be necessary if the damage suit brought by the Post for S25,OOO is heard in court. From the trend this morning it was apparent that the mo- ton to dissolve the injunction was go- ing to last all week, with night ses- sions, and perhaps with further special court days assigned for Christmas week.
 Plainly perturbed because court cases in Middletown and Waterbury long on a crowded docket were being delayed by what he believed was 6 rehearsal for Iater court actions to come, Judge Kellogg was quick to adopt Danaher's suggestion that a 15 minute conference be held with Wells and Hughes for the Post, and Cor nell and himself for the c. L. U. and Local No. 252 of the International Typographical Union.
 Even 8 larger gallery of spectators was present than yesterday, it being anticipated that because of the case being so hard fought that interesting tits between counsel would prevail. No oue waS disa pDointed
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-21
BRITAIN BOWS - IN QUESTION
 OF SUBMARINES

Washington, Dec. 21-Great Britain will bow to the will of the majority 6f the Washington conference decides in favor of the retention of the sub marine as weapon of warfare, a spokesman for the British delegation stated today.
 The British delegates would be willing to accede in the general in terestS of the conferncee and Of the naval limitation program, it was ex- 11lained, though they fully appreciate that 8 unanimous agreement is neces- sary for any action of the conference to become binding.
 On the basis of submarine tonnage alutme ents to Japan under the Hughes plan, France would be allowed 32.000 Tons, the British spokesman said.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-21
IRISH PEOPLE MAY DECIDE PEACE BY PLEBISCIT DE VAL ERA GRIFFITH AND COL LlIaS STILL HOSTEL
FIRE DEPT. BUDGET $16,OOO LESS THAN
 LAST YEARS TOTAL

Estimate of the financial require ments of the fire department for the fiscal year 1922-1923 indicates that S16.916.s4 less than last years ap- propriation will be needed. total of $655, 5,256.06 is asked by the fire comnissioners, compared with the buget was filed today with City Audi tor Bernard Keating after it had been pruned to the lowest possible point by the commissioners last night.
 Increased appropriations are asked for only three accounts, salaries. the firemen's relief fund and telephones. Salaries are estimated to require s11,- 3s6 more than last year, and s574,- of last year. For the firemens re- lief fund, the city is asked for s1S,- 439.06. while last year only s14.142 was asked. The telephone account shows a slight increase of S150. For next year. s1.65O was asked, and last year only s1,50O
 With the exception of these three cable account, which last year re- puired ss,50O. has been eliminated entirely Among the decreases are the following:
 Hydrants and settings. $6,50o next year and S11,250 last year; miscella- sneous account, $7,5O0 next year, and S14.OoO last year. fire alarm system, hose, renewals, ss.OoO next year. s10.o0O last year; coal and wood $7,00o next year, s9,00O last year; building repairs, s2,5OO next year, s5,ooo last year; fire alarm boxes, G1,200 next year. s2,5o0 last year; new equipment, s1,ooo next year, s2,O0O last year; hydrant repairs $500 next year. s2,500 last year; gasoline, s5.500 next year, $6,0o0 last year; and furniture, $500 next year, $500 last year.
 Accounts for which acquisitions re- snained the same as last year were the engines and apparatus mainten- nnce account s9,ooO; wagon and truck repairs, s3.000; chemical SUD- plies, $500; water, s45o; electric light and power, s3,oo0; repair shop sunplies. S1.50O.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-21
Vet May Be Next
 Asst. Attorney

Attorney Joseph Devine is ex- pected to receive the appointment as Asststan1 City Attorney to succeed w. Parker Seeley. Town Chairman John A Cornell, who recently was appointed by Mayor Atwater as sue cessor to City Attorney William H. ComRey, has the prtvinge of making the appointnne ent. Both the new city attorney, whose salary is S5.oo0 a year, and his assistant, whose salary will be s2,500, will take office Jan uary l.
 Attorney Devine is one ofthe best known members Of the younger ele- menI of the Democratic party. He is an ex-Servtce man, who was wounded in action in France, and in the fall of 1920 was the Democratic Hc candidate for Judge of Probate. but was defeated by Judge Paul L. Miller. He is prominent in legal circles, and is held in high regard throughout ihe citv
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-21
City Dads Named
 To Accept Bridge

Aldermen William T. Lavery of the Ninth DistIict, Alfred IT. Veaess of the Fifth, William D. Hogan of 1he Sixth, Wilbert Sanford Of the Ninth. and Alfred J. Knapp of the Sixth. were named today by Mayor Fred Atwater as 4he committee te for mally accept in behalf of the city the new Setzer memorial bridge at Beardsley Park. Public cereIn nies will be arranged during January when appropriate services will mark tine dedica ion and opening of the bridge and it's presentation to the community:
 Mayer Atwater today also appoint ed Aldermen David w Price of he Fifth, William E. Hogan and Alfred J. Knapp both of tine Sixth. as the committee to draft resolutions of sympathy on the death eff Sheriff Da- v$d Gaidhera-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-21

In which to make up and file their property lists. In February of each year, the Board of Apporttonment lays the tax, and on April, at the begin ming of the new fiscal year. it has been oolleotible.
 In the belief Of some. the taxes are payable in advance. while others take an opposite stand. Some say they end on January 1, others say April l, and others say September l.
 The question has never been de ternined as an actual fact, and it is the purpose of the real estate board to reach ultimate conclusion that will serve as a precedent in the fu- ture.
 If necessary. a Friendly legal ac- ton may be brought against the city, in order that the questions may be fought out in the legal tribunals and the ultimate decisions of the court may have bearing on the special six mill tax that was recently laid.
 Despite reports to the contrary the ralidity or legality of the special tax i-s in no way questioned by the real estate men. who are simply striving for a legal decision on the exact date when the tax is applicable and when it is ended,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-21
COMPANY BRINGS
 SEVEN ACTIONS

Alleging that seven of his em- ployees, working on a two year agree ment, which they are alleged to have violated, walked out from the plant of Louis Greenberg & Brother. Inc, Nov. 23, last, the company has brought seven separate damage ac- tions in Common pleas court. For mM papers were filed today in this Norwalk dispute, each suit asking damages of S1,500.
 Named as defendants are Henry Levine, Hyman Levine, Joseph Wit lin, Harry Zimmerman, Max zin- merman, Isadore Landau, and Sam uel Garber. It is alleged that on August 12. 1920 an agreement was entered into with the men, covering working conditions and salary, to be effective for a period of two years, which time would not expire until August 12, 1922.
 The alleged walkout occurred at 10 in the morning. from the East Norwalk plant. In order to make at tachments of s2,OO0 to cover each man involved almost every bank and savings society in the lower section of the county is named in connection with attachments. Tammany & Con molly represent the Greenberg Co.,, and Keogh and Candee, the strikers
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-21
SQUARE
 DEAL FOR FARMERS
By J. BART CAMPBELL.

Washington. Dec. 2i-Hitting hard at Secretary Weeks for his recent criticism of the Agricultural Bloc" of Kansas, declared in the Senate to- day that the '~Bloc'' is fostering pro gressiVe legislation intended not only for the be terment of the farmer but for the general welfare of the entire country.
 Attacks by Special interests" in the East on gne "Bloc" as a menace naanding special legislative privi-- 1eges,' might be regarded as ''tinged with hurnor," if they were not so absolutely and maliciously false" |" Capper said.
 Capper prefic ed the passage of the legislation providing for the ap- pointnlent of 8 "dirt farmer" on the Federal Reserve Board which is the unfinished business of the Senate.
 Business has lost billions by per nai<ting speculators to prey on Amer ican farmers" Capper continued. "It is losing other billions because it will given square deal Would it not be bet er to have the "Bloo' than to have everything that is good in legislation blocked?
 'The most frequent criticism we hear of Congress is about its failure to get things done. What the people want are results from Congress. It is this need of Congress getting re- suits that has brought the 'bloo' to- gether. You may have noted the let ter written by Otto Kahn, the Wall street banker, sun1montng business men to save the country from the ma,chinatfons of the farm bloc,' but the critic who has astonished the country with his crit cism of the bloc is Secretary Weeks who, in a general attack recently upon a Con- gress wh ose achievements are consid- cred somewhat epochal. was unable to find anything good to say of any of the constru ctive measures enacted at the last session, but condemned
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-21
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
 MAY BE CALLED BY HUGHES

Washington, Dec. 21-A conference of all the nations in the world prob al11y will have to be called by the United States to secure an agreement on the question of limiting the con- struction of naval armament, a spokesman of the British delegation stated today.
 Clauses in the Hughes prop osal which bind nations party to the agreement not to sell existing war ships to nations outside the agree ment, Or to construct new war vessels for other nations, have raised a ques- ton as to the effectiveness of the Hughes proposal which probably can be settled only by general world agreement, it was stated.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-21
tBY DANIEL o'CoNNEII )

Dublin, Dec. 21. Forty more speakers were still to be heard on the Irish peace treaty when Dai1 Eireann convened today to continue deHbera- tions. Another stormy session was in prospect. It appeared certain that a. vote could not be had before tomor- row night, and possibly Friday. It is believed that if no vote is taken Fri day Datl will adjourn over Christ mas
 The Sim Fein delegation accepted the Irish peace treaty as the result of a three hour u1dmatum from Pre- nlier L1oyd-George which did not give them time to consult their colleagues in Dublin, it was revealed in Dail Eireann today by G. Gavan Duffy, a. member of the delegation.
 It was regarded as significant that a secret session was arranged to dis cuss military affairs immediately after news was received that England had cancelled plans for the removal of British troops from South Ireland un- til the fate of the peace treaty in Dail Eireann Is known.
 There was great bitterness between the rival factions when Dail recon vened. The hostility between Eamonn De Valera on one side and Arthur Griffith and Michael Collins on the other was marked.
 De Valera and his adherents were prepared to continue their fight their command and it was evident IlIS AIeSly WILL di 1Gi1S FiSOI that the Irish President" appeared more pleased over the outlook than at any previous time.
 DeValeTa is understood to have amended his counter peace proposals He has delayed introducing them un- til the debate is over. He evidently plans a dramatic appeal when he in troduces his document just before a vote is taken.
 Duffy made his statement in course of debate in Dail upon the treaty.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-21
COMMISSIONER
 IS SHOCKED

Washington, Dec. 21-Prohibition Commissioner Haynes was shocked to- day when he read reports of the dry raid on a banquet in honor of Gov. Cox at Boston last night, attended by Prohibition Director Potter and other Massachusetts Republican leaders. The question Of propriety in Potter's attendance at a dinner where liquors were served gave Haynes cause for concern. Haynes said that he would not say what he thinks of the incident at this time, until he has had a report in detail from Director Potter. Pot ter, 1t Is said, may be called to Wash ington to make a personal explana- ton.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-21
Coroner Holds Nagy
 For Death Of Wife

An argument was carried en feF se4he time on the evening of December Ia.
 When the children had gone te school CT to work the following morning, the argument was renewed tA this time the wife is alleged to have plainly told her husband that she preferred Noga, and that he, her husband, fteSu1d shoot her if he want ed to-
 He had procured a. gun early the same morning, and immediately fired three shots at fler, tive of which took effect, One bulle5 pierced her left lung, and the other penetrated her liver. She died eSgaest iasHRtiy.