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Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-01-27
COAL SITUATION
WARTIME PRICES SURPASSED
PRODUCTION LOWER
Miners Starving and Farmers Burn
ing Coal While Mine Operators
Grow Rich and Railroads
Get Fuel at Half Price

Washintgon-The --latest report of
the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the
United States Department of Labor
reports that in five citeis in which a
survey was made it was found that
the price of coal today is higher than
at the peak of wartime profteering.
There has been a steady increase in
the cost to the consumer since last
May.
At the same time, the production
has dropped to the lowest point IN
the history of the industry. Thous-
ands of miners and their families are
aoruelly starving. Man! of them have
not teen permitted to 10 days work
for nearly year.
West of the Mississippi farmers are
burning corn as fuel, because they are
unable to meet the high price de-
manded for coal.
This, badly, is an outline of the
coal situation. Miners starve because
they are not producing; farmers burn
ing food because it is cheaper than
coal, and the operator starving the
worker and freezing the farmer, is
taking his profits in diminished pro-
duction.
The country is about deluged with
propaganda favoring wage cut for
workers, the argument being that this
is necessary to increase production
and lower costs. rhe public will fall
for this stuff, no doubt; but if the
facts were known the coal barons
would not get far with their campaign
Mine labor costs are not higher
than they were three years ago. Coal
prices are much higher Than they were
three years ago. And three years
ago the coal industry was proven to
be enormously profitable. Some oper-
ators, according to official statistics,
made more than 5000 per cent en-
their investment. Profits running
from 100 to 1000 per cent were com
paratively common. Railroads today
are paying for coal Just about half
the price charged consumers. 1t would
be fatuous to assume that the oper-
ators are handling this business at
loss.
What the coal barons desire is still
higher profits and to that end they in
tend, if the can, TO further impoverIsh
their workers. Even should wages
be reduced there is no assurance that
the public viii get the benefit The
operators will see to that, for their
past record proves that there is nc
| limit to their rapaclty.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-01-27
Secretary Weeks de-Stepping Tactics
ArOuSeS Detroit Mans Ire
Declares He Will Concentrate His Energies and
Expose High FinanCiers and Their "1ired
Hands" "---Gang Getting Scared

said the soldiers shouldn't have a
bonus. Right now they're promising
the ex-service men the world with a
fence around it. About q month ago
President Harding was really ind G.
nant when it was suggested a farmer
should be appointed or the federal re-
serve board. Newspaper reports
would indicate he is now willing TO
name two farmers, or even make the
whole blamed board a bucolic affair.
And Henry Ford is believed to be
the little germ which has caused all
the nervousness.
When a football team goes up
against an eleven on which Bill Jones,
an irresistible line-bucker and end
smasher, is playing, the nervous ad-
monition is handed out to "watch Bill
JONES'"
Right now the financial and political
players in shrill, shaky voices are
piping, "Watch Henry Fordv-Day-
ton Labor Review.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-01-27
Photo Engravers Win Out

New York-The Photo Engravers
of New York City have won their
strike against proposed wage cut
of SIS a week. Local Union No. 1,
with more than 1000 members, has
reached an agreement with the Fhoto
Engravers' Board of Trade, by which
the 1921 scale will be continued, and
which also continues the 44-hour
week, which the employers sought to
lengthen to 4S hours.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-01-27
Fined For Misrepresentation

San Francisco j. D. McGilvrey,
we'll known building contractor, has
been arrested charged with violating
the state labor laws, by advertising
for workers in an eastern newspaper
during the recent building strike, and
failing to state in his advertisement
that strike was in progress. The
suit is brought by Hans Hansen, one
of the workers brought to San Fran
cisco by the advertisement, who, re-
fused to take the job when he learned
it meant strikebreaking.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-01-27
Garment Workers Victorious

New York-The lockout of the gar
ment workers. which has been in effect
since November, ended with COM
plete victory for the International
Ladies' Garment Workers Union.
Fifty five thousand workers who were
locked out when they refused to SUBJ
nit to the restoration of piece work
and other sweat shop practices, re-
turned to work under the conditions
prior to the lockout.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-01-27
Win Union Principle

Montreal-Recognltion of the union.
collective bargaining as method of
settling grievances and permission for
a collector to visit factories of the
-McCready company have
been gained by the Boot and Shoe
Workers union in the settlement of
a strike in the factories of the COM
pany in this city and st. Hyacinthe.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-01-27
Will Reopen Mines

Sydney, n. S. W.-Owing to a rise
in the worlds price for metals, the
metalliferous mines in Australia are
resuming operations. The majority
of the mines are now working about
half time and preparations are being
made for full-time operations.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-01-27
Carpenters Reject Reduction

st. Louis, Mo.-By vote of 25 to 1
the Carpenters Union here has re-
iected the proposal of the contractors
for a 20 per cent reduction in wages
to Stimulate" building. Officials of
the Building Trades Council predict
that the other crafts will take similar
action against lower wages. The
daily press has dedicated its editorial
columns to propaganda for wage re-
ductions.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-01-27
Decision Affirms Rights

Fort Worth, Texas-The Federal
Court of this district has decided that
peaceful picketing is lawful, peaceful
persuasion is lawful, the right of the
workers freely to discuss their griev-
ances is undenlable and collective bar
gaining cannot be denied.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-01-27
Idleness Growing in Pennsylvania

New York-While employment in
the basic and non-essential industries
in New York State had somewhat in
creased at the end of the year, figures
just received here from the Pennsyl-
vania department of labor and in
dustry indicate that the number of
unemployed in that state increased by
$4,000 in December.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-01-27
TugbOats Tied Up

New York-More than 100 tugboats
IN New York harbor are tied up as a
result of the strike of the United
Association of Masters, Mates and
Pilots against the 72-hour week and
a 20 per cent wage reduction, which
the New York Towboat Exchange at
tempted to put into effect.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-01-27
1000 Unfit Tenements

New York-There are in this city
fully 1000 tenement houses that are
not fit for human beings to occupy.
That's what the health commissioner
of New York told a real estate own
ers' meeting the other day.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-01-27
Marine Workers Unite

New Yolk-An amalgamation of
the striking harbor workers organ
izations here, under the name of the
Associated Marine Workers Organ
ization, is being effected. Nine hun
dred men already have joined, and,
according to Capt. VIM. A. Maher,
temporary secretary-treasurer, 1000
members ultimately will be enrolled.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-01-27
Jewish Cooperative Bakery

Minneapolis-The nucleus for CO.
operative Jewish bakery in north Min
neapolis was formed at a meeting at
the Gmilus Chesed synagogue. About
500 people attended the meeting and
1913 shares of stock were sold.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-01-27
Big Damages BY Gunmen

Newport, Ky.-The freedom with
which gunmen protecting" the plant
of the Newport Rolling Mill from
strikers dispensed bullets from ma
chine guns, rifles and revolvers has
resulted in three suits for damages
Of $60,250 by property owners in the
range of the gunmen.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-01-27
General Labor Notes
Short Items Gathered For Benefit Of
Hasty Readers
Miners Relief Committee Formed

Baltiraore-A local West Virginia
Miners Relief Committee has been
formed here, with VIM. N. Purdy OF
the Machinsts as chairman, to collect
relief funds for the starving and half
clad mine strikers in Mingo county,
West Virginia.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-01-27
What Labor Is Doing
Wage Increases and Progress Made
Throughout the Country
Gains in Membership

Boston--Despite the business de-
preston, the Boot and Shoe Workers
union has been making gains in MEM
bership in the last three months.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-01-27
Coal Operators For Open Shop

Chicago-That Illinois coal opera
tors are preparing for an "open shop"
drive as the present agreement nears
It's end is indicated by a statement
against collective bargaining just IS
sued by DIR. F. c. Hounold, secretary
Of the Illinois Coal Operators Asso-
citation.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-01-27
Minneapolis, Minn.-Net earnings

1Hrr11rcdPO11s, 111rl1r.-1Ve0 tdI 11r1gS
of the Franklin Cooperative Cream
cry amounting to $37,5 ,539 from its es-
tablishment March %, 1921, until
January 1, are shown in financial
statement submitted to the annual
meeting of stockholders. This state
ment also shows that the company
did a gross business of $884,000.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-01-27
MIR. MERCHANT:

Has it ever occurred to you that
The Leader goes into the homes
of the best paid workmen of New
ark and Licking county? 1t is
carefully read by every adult mem
Der of the household.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-17
JELLISON IN TALK
T0LOCAL POLICE
Prosecutor Cites Necessity of
Courtesy In Police Work
in Address.

Officers are officers whether they
be officers of the law or officers in
the army OF the United States and,
always, officers should be gentle
men"
Thus did Pros. Floyd O. Jcllison
impress members Of the South Bend
police force with the necessity OF
being courteous and clean, i'm an ad-
dress at the city hall last uishJ.
Mr.. Jeulsons talk was given at
the request OF Chief OF Police Lane
and was one of "a series of addresses
20 bc given the force to heighten
morale and efficiency.
The speaker impressed upon his
audience that army officers are re-
quired TO be officers and gentlemen
or face courts martial and asserted
that I'm no less degree should am Of
and cleanliness
Jellison also compared the pro-
Cedure i'm civil cases TO that taken
iu criminal cases. Tn an anOlOgy
he said a summons in civil case is
merely q preliminary 90 the final OBJ
5ective which is to- secure "a juds-
ment on the verdict against the de
PENDANT So. I'm criminal cases, De
pointed CUT is the arrest merely the
initial step in prosecution with the
final objective 10 secure a judg-
ment on the verdict against the de-
PENDANT
Tie impressed upon the officers the
Importance OF realizing that the ar
rest is nothing but the first step and
that the keepins or records OF evil
denCe means much.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-17
LOUerS of Music
Are GiUen Treat
At The Blackstone

Music lovers in South Bend were
afforded a rare treat at the Black
stone theater Thursday night when
Manager Rhodes presented George
Breining's Toxic orchestra. The
house was packed to its capacity
during the three shows last night
and warmly received the talented
musical organization.
The combination Of genuine mu.
sic, intermingled with novelty
stunts and real Jazz comprising the
program. made the offering one
worthy Of its place on the big time
Besides being a musical organiZa %
ton Of no mean repute, Charles f.
Davis. director. proved that his band
was also an assemblage Of real ac-
tors who sold their goods with a
marked degree of "savoir-faire.'
Every man in the organization prov
ed an artist of extraordinary dis
tinction
Patrons of the theater acclaimed
the orchestra the best seen in this
city in some time and many were
surprised that South Bend owned an
orchestra Of such marked distinction.
The band Of musicians has recently
returned from a tour Of the middle
west, during which they appeared
in some Of the largest theaters.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-17
YOUTH CONFESSES TO ATTACK ON CONTRACTOR
CopiouS Quantity
OfLaughs Handed
Orpheun1 Patrons
Comedy ReignS Supreme on
New PrOgram-COllins Leads
"Chuckle Barrage."

Folks there's a cOlored boy over
at the Orpheum the latter half OF
this week. who just naturally makes
that big grand piano stsad upright
and tell you soothing and exciting
stories. He's one OF the team Of
Marshall and Conner. His partner
in their episode of Jazz. another
brunette Dixie boy, sure is a real ex-
pOnent OF terpsichore also.
But what was started TO be told
here IS that there is a movement
among the physicians Of south Bend
to bring suit for damages against
the team OF Collins and Pillard. A
lot Of folks who were seriously
thinking OF consulting a doctor TO
find why they felt so badly, went TO
the Orpheum blue and III yesterday
afternoon but after they heard THE
Kids Last Fight" they found they
were not sick at all and had more
giggles and hearty laughs in their
system than they could hold. Any
way a lot of said chuckles. etc, es-
capped at the opening of the act and
the contagion was fearful II any
one can sit calmly and see Marty
Collins funny face and see him do
his stuff without doing a quiet shout
der shaking shtmmy, not TO say
perfect imitation of spasmodic hIart-
BUSINESS that person should" con-
suit a doctor. It's a cinch that N
the near future Collins name will
be in big lights out front.
The whole bill is a whizz. There
isn't a dud on #.
Mrs. Gene Hughes, supported by
talented company IN her sketch
"COntented Peggy" teaches the les
son that not every wife OF a newly
rich 1rishman is like Maggie Jiggs
and that one can wear plain clothes
be natural unaffected and happy,
though rich.
other deserving numbers Of the
bin are the Four Balmains, Alfred
Farrell & Carley and a team which
took the place Of NADIA Norraine who
was unable to appear. RUN
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-17
COLFAX MEMORIAL
TO BE ERECTED AT
GREENSBURG, IND.
South Bend and indianapolis
Lose Bids for Memorial
TO Statesman.

Hopes that South Bend might be
chosen as the site OF the Schuyler
Colfax memorial home for children
to be erected by Indiana Odd Eel
lows and Rebekahs were shattered
last night when state officers of these
lodges announced at Indianapolis
that GreenSburg had been named as
the place for erection OF the memo
rial.
Work of building the dormitory
for children in connection with the
Odd Fellows home at Greensburg
will begin next year, according to
the decision reached last night. Al
though final disposition will not be
had until the proposal is submitted
to the grand bodies OF the two or
CARNATIONS. It is practically assured
that the communications will be
approved.
officers further decided yesterday
that the memorial Will be the under
taking by Indiana Odd Fellows and
Rebekahs only, the original pro-
pOsal having contemplated an orna-
mental monument to be built by
funds raised by all Odd Fellows and
Rebekahs in the United States and
Canada.
Schuyler Colfax in honor Of whom
the home is to be built. served az
president under Ulysses s.
Grant and was also a very prominent
member Of the Odd Fellows After
retiring from public life he lived al
Colfax av. and y. Taylor St, in this
city, and Il was for this reason that
South Bend laid claim TO the memo
rial site He died in 1885. Indian
apolis had also made a bio for the
memorial
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-17
aged Resident of City
Dies after Long Illness

Martin Szmanda died Tuesday
evening al $3.50 o'clock after au iil-
ness of two years.
lie was born in Germany sept.
Is. 1871, and was SD years " age.
He Is survived by his wife. jose
Dhinc and nine children, Thomas
Stanley. Frank sylvester. L ais. AM
.hony. Martin Jr- Mrs Marie So5ka,
and Mrs Katie Duszyuska Seven
teen grand children and one great
gr8ndchlld also survive
Funeral services VIII be hel1 sat-
urday morning ar g O'Clock ar ST.
StanLslaus church Rev. Michael
SWiatkowshi 0Hc.ating Burial VIII
be in ST. Joseph cemetery
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-17
Foreign Var Veterans at
NOtre Dame to Push York
On Memorial at University

The Notre Dame post Of the Vet
Grams of Foreign Wars viii push the
work on the soldiers memorial 20
be erected at the university. At a
special meeting Wednesday evening
a committee was appointed TO work
in conjunction with the Memorial
committee. and the working re-
sources of the post were placed at
the disposal of the joint committee
to facilitate the completion Of the
memorial I'm June.
The present plans provide for a
marble base. statue. and bronze
tablet 10 be erected at an approx
mate cost OF $4,000 The project
was initiated by the defunct Service
club The plans and funds we're left
in the care of Prof Shuster who
was instrumental in getting the as
sistance of the V. +. ". post to
ush the work to completion.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-17

loans to agriculturists, using ware
house receipts as collateral. This
backing Of the farmer will tend to
stabilize the flow OF crops to the
market" Mr.. Stephenson said.
The bill is now in the senate.
Among other reports were those Of
the forestry department emphasiz-
ing the need of planting trees where
forests are depleted"
In concluding Mr.. Stephenson said
Legislation has been and will be
passed for the farmers benefit and
the natural outgrowth of this viii
be helpful TO all business. Ne need
not worry about the farmer he will
continue to produce and prosper and
make the whole country prosper
Optimistic Belief.
The second speaker, Prof. Weir
talked on the subject Of Better
Business" Mr.. Weir proved a pleas
ing forceful speaker. He gave his
view on the better business subject
as from a general observer Mr..
Weir gave three reasons for his Op-
timistic belief in better business
ahead.
First. / believe" said Prof. Weir.
because of the fact that we did not
experience a panic during the past
two years. business is sounder Dur
ing the business depression our bet
ter business system held up although
there was imitation Of currency spec
ulation etc We have also developed
a more adequate banking system, I
believe"
Prof. Weir gave for his second
reason for better business ahead
that conditions nave come TO the
time when we have developed a bet
ter business foundation. His third
reason was The development Of a
higher standard Of business moral
ity. Mr.. Weir elaborated in prov
ing his points.
3. +. Fly, vice-president of the
association. presided at the session
in the absence of PRIEST J. c. Locke
who is III at a local hospital
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-17
CREDIT MEN HEAR
FORCEFUL TALKS ON
BUSINESS OUTLOOK
Stephenson Reviews Work of
Farm Conference - Sees a
Bright Industrial Outlook.

Two brilliant talks, one by Rome
&. Stephenson, president of the ST
Joseph Loan and Trust Co, the
other by Prof David A. Weir. head
of the department Of finance of the
Notre Dame College of Commerce
featured the monthly banquet of the
South Bend Association Of Credit
Men held last night at the Oliver
hotel. About 20 members of the
association attended the meeting.
Mr.. Stephenson, the first speaker.
gave an interesting review Of the
recent agricultural conference held
at Washington. d. c. Mr. stephen
son attended the conference and his
report Of the happenings were of
unusual interest.
'Sec'y Wallace of the agricultural
department called the conference to
work out a definite plan TO benefit
the farmer and those engaged IN the
PRONUNCIATION Of agriculture. Mr..
Stephenson said in opening his talk
During the past two years the
farmer has been hard hit and steps
to cooperate with him were neces-
sary. Unless the farmer prOspers,
all other business naturally suffers,
and steps taken TO assist him in the
vast problem were deemed neces-
sary."
About 36S delegates gathered in
Washington TO discuss the situation.
Among those delegates were repre-
sented farmers, farm publishers,
packers. carriers. in fact all those
person correlated with activities OF
the farmer"
Important Proposal
During the five days while we
were convened, addresses and re-
ports were given from all depart
ments of the agricultural field. The
most important proposal made. ad-
yocated a system Of cooperative
marketing which made an amend
ment Of the sherman law necessary.
The system is one which has been
successfully used in Denmark,
Sweden Holland and a number OF
other foreign countries for several
years. II provides cooperation with
the farmer assisting them in receiv-
ing an average Of y percent from
the ultimate consumer 1t also
/ Stabilizes the food Of produce from
the farms 20 the consumer and like
wise stabilizing prices"
In continuing Mr.. Stephenson told
Of another proposal establishing a
federal reserve branch reserve for
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-17
OFFICERS BELIEVE
MURRAY WASAIDED
IN GRAHAM HOLDUP
Think Confession Meant to
Shield Others - Murray
Held on Several Counts.

Cecil Murray. 20 years old. 26I5
". Lawton St. has made a complete
confession 10 the brutal assault
upon Dallel Graham. local contrac-
tor. who was found severely beaten
last Saturday night. Capt of Detect.
ives Horace Hamilton announced
last night The recovery OF Gra-
ham. who lives ar 93e Glover ST.. is
considered remarkable as his assall-
ant is said 20 have worn a heavy
blackjack" down % the wire beat
ing his victim
Murray is held without bail on
charges of assault with intent 20
kill hOld-up and robbery. Tie VIII
be arraigned this morning.
In spite OF the alleged confession
in which Murray takes ali the blame
and declares that he pulled IL
alone" the police believe that others
We're implicated and that Murray -
shielding pals
Credit for running down the man
who is said 10 have confessed 90 the
attack. goes so capt OF Detectives
Hamilton and two OF his men. De-
tectives Wolter and Fsreer. and also
10 Patrolmen BuczkowsIli and Poe
zeny.
The story Of the assault cleaned
from the police records and Mar
rays alleged confession. started
when Murray is said 90 have sized
up his man as worth while" era
ham was contractor and Murray
figured Graham probably carried a
good sized sum OF money Accord
ing TO the confession and the police
report. he got his man in the rear
Of o25 n. Sadie ST. When patroImen
Buczkowskl and Poczeny arrived on
the scene after a little boy had
called them. they found Graham
lying i'm a pool OF blood. his head
terribly beaten and cut. Not far
from his body lay the blood stained
, blackjack.
Cap Gives CIew.
Graham's torn and bloody over
coat lay near his body. a cap.
thought TO have been lost by Monk"
Murray, Cecils brother. brought the
FIRST cIew. Officers were told that
Murray and his brother had been
\ IN company with Graham an "a near
/ by pool room and that the three
went out together. Some time after
the attack the officers found that
cap. so suspicion fell on Murray.
Capt Hamilton bided his time
and soon landed Cecil Murray ale
though Monk" could not Doe found
He took Cecil TO detective head
quarters and offered him ciearet.
Lying on the table where Murray
could not help but see it was "a
/ blackjack with blo0drusted wires
protrudinE Hamilton casually re-
marked that a contractor by the
name OF Graham. who had been
set upon by thugs. was en- such a
. critical condition that ne might not
live. AS he said this be let fell -
/ cap with which he had been trlding
I II fell at the feet OF Murray That
was the last straw and the story
came out. Murray told everything
+ but he steadfastly held 90 the state
ment that ne pulled II alone" ana
that his brother was not implicated.