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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-10-23

only the $4,000 railroad telegraphers
positively with the big Five" Chief
tains of the $4,000 clerks will make
their decision tomorrow, and the
siFnal-rnen, $4,000 strong. also arc
yet to act.
Officials of the clerks said tonight
that they probably would not autho-
rize a strike at their meeting, sche-
duled tomorrow, thus indicating, un-
ion leaders said, that "a strike, III III
materialized, would affect less than
one fourth of the country's railroad
employees. being confined To the
switchmen, the conductors, the fire
men, the engineers, the trainmen and
the telegraphers. The organizations
which decided not to join an imme-
date walk-out will take new strike
votes after an expected labor board
decision in regard to rules and work
ing conditions, it is said.
The action or these organizations
was said by labor leaders to be the
most serious antistrike blow yet Civ
cn the big five" unions. which have
called h strike. II came with bomb
like intensity at a time when it had
been believed that eleven groups
would follow in with the "big four"
brotherhoods and the switchmen, al
though several Of the leaders were
counselling delay.
The maintenance Of way union
and the stationary firemen's organ
ization took action following the an
nouncement by the shopcrafts. TIM
othy Healy, president Of the station
airy firemen, met with X. +. Cradle,
maintenance Of way president and b.
MI Jewell, shop crafts head, and in
formed Mr. Jewell that they would
hold back their men pending the La
Dor rules decision.
The action was said by the chiefs
TO have been almost a personal vic
tory for Mr.. Jewell. who has been
fighting a walkout for a week. II al
80 was said to preclude the possibili-
tn OF the American Federation Of La
Dor taking any serious part in the
the proposed strike, the standard"
unions belonging I'd the federation,
while the brotherhoods are indepen-
dent.
The shop crafts decision, which adj
mittedly was instrumental in bring
ing about the action of the two other
groups, was reached after turbulent
sessions Of the conference committee
of 100 lasting several days. Repre-
sentatives from distant sections. fired
by the brotherhoods' pronounce
ments, protest against further de-
lay in calling a strike. which was au-
thorized by a vote last July. That
vote was taken, however, only on the
wage reduction Of July and leaders
Of the shop unions did not deem IL
advisable to walk out on that issue
alone.
BY last night, however the mis-
sionary work done by Mr.. Jewell and
Others since the brotherhood's strike
call. had shown its effect and the
committee of 100 had been brought
into line with a non strike policy.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-10-23
MEXICAN ENGINEER SUBMITS
BLUEPRINT OF A PROPOSED
BEAUTIFICATTON OF PARK

Blueprints fer the Identification
of Washington Park, drawn up by
Ing. Pablo Salinas DeIgado Of this
city, Mexican fish and game COM
missioner, and presented by him to
the City Of Brownsville. may be
brought up at the next meeting Of
the city commissioners for their
consideration. City Manager George
Grupe announced last night. Mr..
Grupe said he intends to submit the
plans TO the commission.
A monumental music stand with
a statue of George Washington pro-
minently showing above il. the plans
submitted by Mr.. Delgado propose
TO place in the center circle of the
park. In the center Of two smaller
spaces on opposite sides from the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-10-23

center circle, the plans call for sta
tues on pedestals of the founder of
Brownsville and some prominent
Mexican.
Artistic fountains. one in each of
four lawns surrounding the center
circle. are proposed 10 be erected
amidst evergeens. Eight smaller
lawns on which various swings, slides
and other playground equipment
will be erected are included in the
plans. Between the various lawns,
five foot walks are proposed.
The benches in the park. Mr..
Delgado says, should be Of concrete.
while surrounding the entire park.
the plan shows raised laterals and
palms. planted twenty feet apart.
would be planted.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-10-23
men VILLCO
THROUGH With
STRIKE
Lee Says He VIII Issue No
More Orders, That Situa-
tion is "Status Quo

CLEVELAND. o.. Oct. 80 Fol
lowing a practically all-day session If
four ~ the "big five railroad brother
hood leaders here. which adjourned late
today, Warren :. Stone. president of
the brotherhood of Locomotive Engin-
ecrs. said:
There j. no question in my mind that
the men will ~ through No matter what
instructions they get"
w. q. Lee. president 81 the Brother
hood ~ Railroad Trainmen. who also at
tended the conference. said:
"As per the orders ~ the railroad
labor board. the strike situation as far
a. | am concerned. ~ status quo. | am
obeying the boards Instructions and -
suing no further orders for the men %
leave the service"
Asked III his statement that the meet
ing II the brotherhood officials and rail
road executives with the railroad labor
board i'll Chicago next "wednesday would
PROVE futile. Mr.. stone. sab:
IT didn't say that ! don't know what
the labor goard or anyone else will have
"a offer M those hearings"
The railroad chiefs said the strike ON
the international and Great Northern.
which was begun TN the trainmen at noon
to-day was not "a test ease
The strike On the l.. and q. \. and
the situation on the fremont and Gulf.
whore the company posted notices ah-
rogafing rules and working conditions
yesterday. Mr.. Stone said. swould ~
among things considered M another con-
ference BY the brotherhood leaders to-
morrow.
"By that time We hope 10 get reliable
information from the chairmen of the
different organizations in the territory
covered by the two roads Mr.. Stone
said.
When President Lee of the trainmen
was told hy reporters that the trainmen
On the |. and g. y. had walked out at
noon according to their schedule. he said:
II thank Won for the news" and refused
a. talk further on that subject.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-10-23

TAKE ACTION AS
TO Rail CRISIS
One Orders Freight Rate Re-
ductions, Another Orders
Protection for |. & G. N.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Oct. 22-
Federal action affecting the rail-
road strike situation was taken to-
day by two departments of the gov
ernment when the interstate COM
merce commission ordered freight
rate reduction on grain, grain po-
ducts and hay In territory between
the Mississippi river and the Pacific
coast and the department Of justice
issued instructions for the prOtec-
tion Of property Of the international
and Geat Northern Railroad in Tex
as, whee trainmen's strike became
effective at noon.
The commissions. decision which
was III case brought BY 20 west
ern states and a number of nation
al and local farm organizations, did
not deal with the impending strike.
but was considered significant in its
presentation Of prospective future
reductions Of railroad operating ex-
penses as a basis Of its rate making
activity.
$50 far as a reduction downward
in rates can be induced" the COM
mission said. ''and so far as the re-
ductions in wages and prices which
have already been made effective.
can be converted into rate reduc-
tions, we are assured that the full
return OF prosperity will be FASTENED
for both industry and labor"
IN the I. a. g. N. railroad devcl-
opment the department Of ustice took
cognizance Of the fact that receivers
representing the United States court
are in charge Of the property and
Instructed the federal marshal at
Houston 10 employ such special de-
puties as the court might consider
necessary.
AT the same time IL was indicated
that no legal steps We're for the mo-
ment under consideration touching
upon the call for the five brother
hoods of men in train service for an
aIl-strike.
Direct dealings with the railroad
unions, so far as the government is
concerned. still remain in the hands
Of the railroad board at Chicago.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-10-23
INCOME SURTAX, One
OF TAX REVISION'S
ISSUES, IS ADOPTED

WASHINGTON. d. O., Oct. 22-
One of the big tax revision issues
in the senate was settled today with
the adoption, 54 20 l3, Of the repub-
lican compromise on income surtax
rates with the maximum at fifty
per cent. All those voting against
the compromise were republicans.
The senate previously had voted
down an amendment by Senator
Hitchcock, democrat, Nebraska, pro-
posing retention Of existing rates on
incomes in excess Of 100000 and
another by Senator Calder, repub-
lican, New York. to make the max
imum rate 32 per cent on that rars
Of incomes in excess Of $6s, 600.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-10-23
MINING CONGRESS WILL
COOPERATE FOR BETTER
MINERALS DISTRIBUTION

CHICAGO. Ills. Oct. 22-In res
ponse 10 a request from Herbert
Hoover, secretary cf commerce, the
American Mining Congress i'm final
session here today passed "A rcsolu-
tion providing for the appointment
Of committee to cooperate with
the department of commerce in the
production and distribution of min
erals. Provision for the committee
which will ~ sufficiently large 10
represent all Of the mineral indus
tries. IN nm indirect reply also to
President Harding's request that the
congress create committee 70 work
with the department IN the produc-
tion and distribution Of coal.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-10-23

MEXICAN STRIKE TO
FOLLOW LAST WALK
OUT IN U. s., HEAR

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Oct. 90
A week after the fourth group
Of railroads iii the United States
is affected by the general orders
to strike, the Republic of Mexico
will be in the throes of walkout
Of its own, November 10 having
been chosen for the walkout in the
latter country. This was the in
formation conveyed to San Anto-
Mo today from Laredo.
Railroad men on the Mexican
National lines are affected BY the
order
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-10-23
PROBABLY FATALLY INJURED

Sheriff ". T. Nann was called to
Villanueva at an early hour this morn
ing following the probably fatal cut
ting and stabbing Of Mexican whose
name the Officers did not obtain. The
affray occurred after a "baile," and
the cause of the trouble was not
learned The sheriff said the injured
man probably would die. His assail-
ant made his escape.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-10-23
AMERICAN EMBASSY AT
BUENOS AIRES WARNED

.BUENOS AIRES, Oct. 22-Thc
American embassy here today re-
e.ived threatening letter i'm con-
neetion with the Saueo-Vansetti
case. The communication was Sign
ID "Thc Junta."
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-10-23
THOMAS W. LAMONT
TO ENTER u. S. VIA
This CITY MONDAY

Thomas w. Lamont. American
financier, who has been in Mexico
City the past two weeks in connec-
ton with negotiations for refunding
the Mexican foreign debt and to re-
establish the nations credit. left
Mexico City for tho United States,
and will come out via the Browns
vile gateway. according TO a mes
sage last night 10 A. s. Gimble. gen
eral agent fer the Gulf Coast lines.
Mr.. Lamont is cxl ectcd to arrive in
Brownsville early Monday after
noon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-10-23
GENERAL ROXAS is
MARCHING ON LISBON

LONDON, Oct. 22-General Sou
sa Roxas, commanding Portuguese
troops loyal % the government which
was oustcd from office on WedEes-
day, Is marching on Lisbon to sup
press the revolutionary movement,
says brief dispatches from Cigo to
the London Times.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-10-23
CONVICT MRS. RHODES
OF THOMPSON KILLING

PARIS. Texas. Oct. 22-Mrs. Eff
fie Rhodes was convicted Of man
slaughter In connection with the kill
ing Of Sam Thompson, former ser
vice man. and her punishment was
assessed at two years but the SEN
tence was suspended.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-10-23
FORMER OIL MAGNATE DIES

MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi, Oct. 22-
l.. c. MacSpadden. 81. former
partner Of j. ID. Rockefeller in the
oil business and a Minneapolis
pioneer, died early today at Vasco.
Calf. according to information re-
ceived today by relatives here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-10-23

Following announcement by the
heads of. the SIX, shopcrafts organi-
cations controlling 100000 men that
they would not sanction a walkout,
the leaders Of the $4,000 mainten-
ance Of way employees and Of the
$4,000 stationary firemen at an exec
utive meetina voted to withdraw their
authorization Of a walkout. leaving
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-10-23
OVER HALF OF RAIL
employees IN NATION
WILL NOT WALK OUT
EightOfEleUen "St0ndayd" Unions
Representing Million Men, De-
cline to Join ia Strike

CHICAGO Ills, Oct 220fcals of unns with than half Of
the rail employees Of the nation their membership tonight announced
their will be authorized the big
in the strike called for October 80 Of cuts
that they would join walkcu from eight
withhold
strike decisions, although Of them the members
reduction authorized by the United States Railroad Labor
others fin
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-10-23

MEN SECURED,
SAYSOFFICIAL
Men at San Antonio Go Out
Quietly-Will Endeavor
Operate Trains

SAN ANTONIO. Texas. Oct - -
The six hundred striking trainmen on the
International and Great Northern Rail-
road Of Texas who went cut at noon
today are being replaced by experienced
men. according ta an announcement to-
night az the office ~ Sups. j. X. Joes.
]. NJ. lands. chief clerk To the superin-
tendent. said the road j. able 10 get all
the experienced men il wanted and at
the same time Il IL announced advertise
ments had been ordered inserted in sun
days newspapers of San Antonio calling
for experienced switchmen and brakemen
for experienced switchmen and brakemen
No. pulled ont of the terminal carrying
two guards armed with pump guns. The
train. in charge Of Conductor T.. NJ. Lew
IN. was without "a brakeman. Ia was an
nuuneed early IN the day at the office of
Supt. Jones that the porter would do the
work If the brakeman ON all trains.
The strike ~ the Brotherhood of Rail
road Trainmen started when the whistle
blew at noon to-day and the - switchmen
and yardmen then on duty left the yards.
the me working IN shifts. and about 1IT
brakemen.
r. I'll. Frame. general chairman Of the
r. and G. NJ trainmen. said the strike
would be 100 per cent. by tomorrow
morning. by which time the last brakeman
starting On run before noon today will
have reached u termial
Guards Carry Shotguns.
Armed guards with shotgnns were
stationed about the international and
Great Northern depot. and about the
yards today. in charge Of J. l.. King.
special agent ~ the company. and Il
was said they were there not as a pro-
lection against the striking trainmen.
hut against any lawless element that
might take advantage ~ the situation.
Official Does Switching.
Everything was perfectly quiet and
orderly al the noon hour nc the depot
and yards Of the international and Great
Northern where 2f5 men were employed
Superintendent Jones went out into the
yards az IN O0n hour and assisted the
work II making np trains and doing nee
esSary switching. NJ having had many
years ~ experience IN the yards. The
same By the middle of the afternoon.
however. MIR. Jones was IN biz office.
Officials M. the division office de-
clned % state what per cent. of full
force was nn duty. and what per cent.
~ service could be given. II was said.
however. that by tomarrow figures could
probably ~ given ont on that point.
II was estimated there are Loco armed
guards pn the line.
Still Receiving Freight.
Tn spite of press dispatches from Lar
edo and other points that freight sched-
ules were being cancelled for the present.
M only passenger trains would ~ moved
official at the superintendent office
IN San Antonio said no trains had been or
would ~ cancelled and at the city freight
office patrons were told the rnad was re-
ceiving freight.
Crews leaving shortly before noon to-
day will have reached terminal nv to-
morrow morning. and being off duty will
not be entitled a. return by passes.
Automobiles will ~ sent for them. II
being arranged tonight by Chairman
Frame f"r several 90 ~ to laredo and
others a. ~ ~ Taylor. division points.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-10-23
QUIET MARKS OPENING
OF STRIKE AT FT.WCRTH
nv The Assnriatcd Pressl

FORT WORTH. Texas. Oct. z
No disorder of any kind marked the
walkout of 80 trainsmen here today.
j. o. Bowles, yard-master at Mara
yards, made a short talk 10 the men.
telling them that Nc harbored no
iIl-feeling toward them, but be-
lieved that they were making a
grave mistake.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-10-23

From 0denberg he and his army
went to Raab. occupying the town
and sending out calls for Count Be-
thIen, the Hungarian premier Ste
phan Rakovsky, president of the ma
tional assembly; NJ. Beniczky former
minister of the interior and other
royalist sympathizers.
Rakovsky, Count Apponyi and
Gustav Gratz have headed legiti-
mist cabinet at Raab and the royal
lists have taken possession Of the
public buildings at Steinamanger.
The Budapest government, mean
while, has received protests from the
allied representatives and Czecho-
Slovakia and has sent loyal govern
ment troops to serve notice on
Charles that he must leave the coun-
try at once There is strong be-
lief, however. not only in Hungary,
but in Austria as well, that Charles
second return has a better chance Of
success than his first.
II i snid that the former king
has been brought back through the
efforts of Prince Windisch-Cratzand
royalists who took hope from the
success Of the Portuguese rcvolu-
tion. IL is understood that Count
Adrassy, who i supporting Charles,
has received assurances from Jugo-
Slavia and Rumania that they would
not offer desisterce, rs sroynlists
must stick together against republic
an danger" and, with such assur-
ances. the Carlists-assart that they'
do not fear the opposition II Czecho-
Slovakia.
Adherents OF the former emperor
also organized in Austria, Slovakia
and Croatia and ere encouraging
Charles TO rally the west Hungarian
troops end march on Budapest.
Premier Bethlcn is reported to have
declared that he recognizes Charles
as king Of Hungary, but that Char
les must undertake, if he resumes
the throne. not to accept the throne
Of another country.
Admiral Horthy, regent Of Hun
gary. has been promised By the roy
alists that he will be made prince
and receive a big estate. according
to rumors current. IF he does not
oppose the immediate accession Of
Charles. There are reports that
Hothy and others are either in flight
or are preparing TO leave If Charles
approaches the capital, as expected
and the indications. as we'll as the
general sentiment nave imbued the
royalists with confidence i'm the sue
cess cf the new royal government.
BUDAPEST, Oct. 22-The town
Of Raab, on the Danube in northwest
Hungary has been occupied by r.,
900 royalist troops and a royalist
cabinet has been formed there, ac-
cording to a telephone message from
Raab this evening.
The foregoing message from the
Associated Press correspondent at
Budapest today contains the first di-
rect Budapest advice since the an
coup, and it may be significant that
nouncement Of Emperor Charles
it carries no mention Of any overturn
at Budapest, but that instead it re-
cords for the formation Of legitim-
ist ministry at Raab, some seventy
miles distant from the Hungarian
capital
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-10-23
ROYALISTS GATHER
ABOUT DETHRONED
KING OF HUNGARS
Over 10000 Troops Join Ex-Em.
peror and are Prepared to
March Against Budapest

BUDAPEST 22-Chaes emperor Of
ed detat with the reang himself
He has reached Rabb where gathering
about the dhrone king ready march with him and his Of 10000
the old capital Budapest, miles
from Switzerland Thursday
zeta, Odenbug
control and allegiance
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-10-23
FocH SAILS FOR U. $.

HAVRE, Oct. 22-Marshal Fcch
sailed for the United States at 4:30
o'clock this afternoon on the French
lin steamer.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-10-23
STRIKE SITUATION

lily The Associated PreSsl
SAN ANTONIO, Texas. $50 Train
men on international and Great
Northern quit work In what Is termed
by the union heads a 100 per cent.
waIkout. Railroad heads announced
passenger service not impaired but
that freight will not be handled
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-10-23
WEATHER FORECAST

West Texas: Sunday fair, warmer
in north portion; Monday fair.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-10-23

CHICAGO. Leaders Of eight
of the eleven STANDARD unions
whleh- mumbeF rDrV thah three
fourths OF the nations rail workers.
announced their men will not be
authorized TO join the big five" In
a strike. leaving the railroad teie-
graphers the only union of this group
definitely with the brotherhoOds and
the switchmeH. signalmen and clerks
have not yet acted.
Labor board announces that since
workers on the fremont and Gulf
Railway Company IN Louisiana have
agreed to installation Of open shop.
there Is no dispute and that the
diction over the line. IL was anHoun-
ced Friday II had assumed.
Heads OF railway clerks organiza-
ton. representing $4,000 members
meet TO take strike action.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-10-23

CLEVELAND. Big Four union
chiefs announce they are complying
with labor boards orders that the
situation remain In statu auo pend
ing Wednesdays hearing. but that
they believe the walkout will take
place as scheduled.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-10-23

COLUMBUS. ohio. Attorney
General Daugherty completes secret
trip into the interior investigating
the rail situation and returns 70
Washington.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-10-23

WASHINGTON. Interstate
Commerce Commission orders freight
rates In western half OF United
States reduced I6 per cent. on hay.
grain and grain products.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-10-23
OIL WELL

Supplies and complete rigs Inn
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ALAMO IRON WORKS
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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-06-01
FEDERATION TO TAKE
MILITANT STAND
Radical Policies to Be Sup
! ported by American Fed
Grafton of Labor
LINTERNATJoNAL NEWS sEIs7.yIcEI


= WASHINGTON. June 1.-The Ameri-
can Federation of Labor IS expected 70
take the most militant stand in it's
history at the convention which opens
in Denver. June IS. two weeks from
today.
The report Of the executive council
recommending the new policies for the
next year will be the most radical in
the Federation's records, It was learned
today
The Federation will pledge full sup
port TO the railroad workers IN whatev-
er action they take on wage cuts in
their fight for repeal of the Cummins-
Esch transportation act and for govern
rnent ownership and democratic control
of the railroads. union leaders stated.
Samuel Gompers in todays issue OF
the American Federationist, announces
that the railroad problem viii be one
Of the chief issues before the conven-
ton.
He names as other big issues TO
come before the convention. Bolshe-
vism. unemployment. immigration, the
open shop" movement and prevention
through court injunctions Of picl5etiug
and other strike tactics used by the
unions.