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The Connecticut labor news., 1922-06-30
Trades Council Commit tee Unanimously En- dOrses Modification for Beers and Wines and Delegates Report Much Enthusiasm in Locals.

If there ever was any doubt about the seriousness of Organized Labor Iin New Haven. and about the state entering actively into the political campaign this fall, it would have been dispelled by just one look into the meeting of the New Haven Trades Councils Non-Partisan Committee on "Wednesday night and listening to the reports made there by the different delegates. Not only were the reports and individual members have awak- ened to the need of their getting into the political ring but what Is more they reported that their local unions are ready to back it up financially. :
 Every delegate present whose union has met since the previous meeting at which the financial cam paign was mapped out, reported back that the local had adopted the plan and many of, themt reported substan- fial appropriations to carry on the fight.
 Aside from the reports on finances the principal matter of business tran sacted was the unanimous endorse ment of the effort to secure an amendment to the Volstead act so as to permit light wines and beers be- ing legally made and sold. This fol- lowed a thorough discussion in which delegates who have never used alco- hohc beverages in any form, sup ported the movement for the amend ment which is in line with the gem eral policy adopted by the American Federation of Labor
 The committee also decided to call special meetings of all the local unions in the district on their regular meeting nights during August at which time the work will be well in hand and explained in detail as to the work at the primaries. These meet ings will all be held during the first week and just before the primaries where Labor intends to take an active part. Through the various ward subcommittee being raised by the will be we'll advanced so that the in dividual member can know just what is expected of him and act according ly within his party. While Labor does not intend to try and control the nominations 1t does intend to see to 1t that those nominated are friend ly disposed toward the workers in general and not liable to go to the legislative halls and vote against the wage earner as has been done too often in the past. Of course where an out-and-out Labor man can be nom mated, he will be, but the general policy of "elect our friends and de- feat our enemies" will be followed regardless of party lines.
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-06-30
New England Typos Hold Convention at
 New Bedford, Mass.
George M Andrews of Danbury Elected President-Next Years
 Convention at Pittsheld.

The New England Typographical Union convention opened in New Bedford Mass, Monday morning, with a large attendance of delegates and visitors In the afternoon mo- tor tour was enjoyed by the delegates and visitors to various points of in terest about the city.
 Sunday evening a banquet was ten dered the delegates and visitors by the New Bedford union at the New Bedford Hotel at which, an enjoyable program was rendered.
 Tuesday the officers were elected and resulted in the election of George M Andrews of Danbury as president, and John F. Murphy of Providence as secretary-treasurer. The convention next year will be held in the city of Pittsfeld, Mass.
 President John c. McGowan and Rudolph c. Lau of No. AZ represent ed New Haven at the convention, and Hartford union was represented by Arthur L. O'Brien and George Clentiman, while George M. Andrews represented Danbury union.
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-06-30
ENGINEERS ELECT
 OFFICERS FOR YEAR
Stationary Men in New Haven Pros. porous Despite General
 Depression.

At largely attended meeting held last week, Local 5oo, Stationary En- gineers, unanimously elected the fol- lowing officers: President, James Holland; vice-president, Henry Doll; treasurer, Wm. Sherman; recording secretary, Hubert Roach; trustees, Wm Bloomingbure, C. Snedeker, P. Samorloff; guard, T. Hogan; financial and corresponding secretary, F. B, Govang;~ conductor, Jos. Conlin; dele gate to general convention, Jos. En- gasser; alternate, H. Roach.
 Installation of officers will take place at the regular meeting July B at Trades Council hall, and officers will be installed by Ex-President Jos. Engasser.
 Local 566 Is in a fourishing con dition with all the members working and so far has not been affected by the bushes depression that has swept the country for the past couple of years. It expects to have the engi- neers of New Haven organized 100 per cent by the end of this year.
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-06-30
MACHINISTS, 10000 OF FEM, GATHER AT
 ROCK TOMORROW
Plans Complete for Monster Field Day and Big Time
 Assured.

With every prospect now of fair weather and assurances that from 5000 to 10000 members and friends will be present. everything is now in readiness for the monster field day and get-together of the machinists of Connecticut under the auspices of the State Lodge at Savin Rock tomor- row. The fine program of sports arranged by M. ]. O'Connor of the railroad shop crafts includes every thing in the line of field events, a couple of rattling good boxing match !es and a baseball game between teams representing the Center rail- road shops and the Cedar Hill con tingent.
 The field events will be open to all corners and entries may, be made at the Savin Rock baseball grounds up to o'clock, the hour of starting the program. The affair will be con- ducted under the general direction of the district executive board consist ing of William Atherton of Bridge port, w. E. Davis of New Haven, and F. F.. Slater of Meriden, assisted by the following committees:
 E. C. Hotchkiss, Joseph Tone, E. M. Dickerson. R., K. Hickox, E. Olsson, P. L. Glass, Louis Valente. Charles Eisenhart and Michael Blee of New Haven, c. M. Morgan, Nicho- las Kuziak and W.. Conway of Der by; Charles O'Connell, John Ritter. George Hutchinson,, John Pavlik, H H. Kavile, Robert Beesley. James F. Burgess, Meriden: John ]. Mulkern, Waterbury;John M. Sehofeld, Hart ford; w. $. Brown, New London; J ohm J. Eagan, Bridgeport
 The field events will consist of a 100 yard dash, quarter mile run, half mile run, circling the ball bases, throwing baseball, shot put broad jump, and such other events as there may be entries for up to the opening time. The two boxing events should prove a feature of the day especially that between the Dunn brothers of Bridgeport, the celebrated midgets of the Park City who have made dis tinctive hits wherever they have ap- peared. The other bout will be be- tween Babe Slattery of New Haven and Jack Tierney, both boys of much ability and packing big wallop.
 International Vice President J. J. Connolly of Boston will represent the Grand Lodge and is already in town for the event He Will probably mako short address during the day and that will be about the only speech the crowd will be asked to listen to 1t being the intention to have the af- fair a general good time rather than any set meeting. John J. Mulhol- land, general business agent for the New York district, which includes Connecticut, was expected but wired today that because of the railroad situation it would be impossible for him to attend
 Many fine prizes have been secured for the athletic events among them thermos bottles, donated by Heyl & Lynch, druggists of Howard avenue and Cassius street, and some very fine haberdashery donated by Deskin X Farrel of Meadow street. Lagren- ade, jeweler, has also donated some fine prizes, so the events will be hotly contested therefore.
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-06-30
CLERKS MAKE BIG PROTEST ON WAGE.
 CASE RE-OPENED

Strenuously protesting to the New Haven and Central New England railroads against the wage cuts and changes made in working rules, the executive board of the Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks, Station Agents, Express and Freight Handlers, after a two-day session in New Haven, adjourned until late next week when the New England Clerks cases are to be re-opened before the Labor Board at Chicago The hear lngs will start on July 6 and mean time preparations for the taking of a strike vote to get the sentiment of the employees will go on. This vote will probably not be taken until about July I2 to await action by the Labor Board The protest was signed by General Chairman R. c. Stearns of Providence, and Is as follows:
 CLERKS STATEMENT.
 After a careful review of the wage situation since the reduction in wages brought about by the Labor Board s Decisions No. I47 and No. 426 taken in conjunction with the large reduc- ton in the clerical and station forces resulting in an additional loss of pay, other than that authorized by the La board Board; we maintain that there is no justification whatever for a further reduction in the rates of pay at the present time as the aforemen- ton reduction in the forces amount to nearly so per cent of the number of employees in the service of July I, Io2o; in the larger departments and stations on the railroad, which means that the older and experienced employees are now performing additional work at reduced rates, as 1t can be readily ascertained that it requires at least five years seniority rights in the service to even hold a minimum rated position.
 Existing conditions in New Eng land and New York territory are such as to demand an increase rather than a decrease in the rates of pay for the classes of employees represented. We have received many Family Budgets covering the cost of living in the cities and towns served by the New York. New Haven & Hartford Railroad and the Central New England Railway which plainly show that the employees are not receiving a sufficient wage to maintain an average family in health and reasonable comfort and give an idea of the true conditions and diff culties experienced by hundreds of in their efforts to meet the cost of living.
 We desire to call attention to the fact that by the application of Decis- ion No, 426 to the rates of pay of employees on the New England rail roads only, that an additional reduc- tion in wages has been suffered by the employees on the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad and the Central New England Railway be- yond the reductions authorized by the Labor Board to similar employees on other railroads. This is a great injustice to the employees we repre- sent and we request that you give this matter careful consideration be- fore putting into effect a further re- duction on July I, 1922.
 We respectfully decline to accept a further wage reduction and earn estly protest the application of the provisions of this decision to the em- ployes for the reasons set forth"
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-06-30

The meeting in New Haven Tues day was attended by 30 delegates representing all the local brother hoods Chairman Ready presided and the canvass of the strike ballot was formally made and the result sent on to headquarters. More than 6,ooo votes were cast on the New Haven system alone the crafts included be- ing the boilermakers, machinisfs, blacksmiths, carmen, metal workers, electricians and helpers. It was then adjourned to Boston yesterday to await orders from the chiefs. The order for a strike was received early yesterday and immediately the fed eration went into executive session to draft plans for it's carrying out Among the rank and file affected, much enthusiasm was displayed when the order became known and accord ing to leaders today, it is certain the New Haven men will quit in body when the strike is called.
 Meantime the Maintenance of Way men all over the system and the country are taking a strike vote which is practically completed and over whelmingly in favor of strike. The actual call for a strike expected to be
  ever pending the outcome of the ses- sion before the Labor Board this aft ernoon. If the maintenance men go out also, this will throw another half million into the controversy.
 Letters of instruction regarding the progress and conduct of the strike were prepared at general headquart- CTS and sent out today.
 "The issue is clean cut, with no strings attached" said B. NJ Jewell, president of the railroad unions section of the American Federation Of Labor.
 The Association of Railway Exec utives, meeting in Chicago on other matters, considered and rejected the union proposal of a truce pending ne gotiations over wages and working conditions.
 The executives declared that a strike would be against fbe orders of the Labor Board and against the United States government, and thus absolved themselves from further responsibility to the present situa- ton.
 Decision to call a strike came late Tuesday after a long discussion by the executive committee of the shop crafts unions, based on the strike vote of the men thus far tabulated Six international union presidents, forming the executive council of the mechanical section, railway employees department of the. American Fedora ton Of Labor, were responsible for the strike statement.
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-06-30
STATE CHAMBER DECLARES STRIKE
 PURE REBELLION
Bullard Hands Out Usual Bunk About Resisting Govern
 ment.

The Connecticut Chamber of Com merce, or that IS at least President Bullard, lost no time in taking a slam at the railroad workers and the an ticipated strike, calling such walk out rebellion against the govern ment' and more of the usual bunk handed out by the manufacturers and Open Shop" crowd opposed to labor except when they can coerce 1t into taking wage cuts or long working hours.
 'Cnder the authority given me by the board of directors, 1 have ap- pointed a railroad strike committee" said President Bullard, yesterday. If the strike occurs, 1t will not be a contest between capital and labor. In the judgment of our directors 1t will be rebellion against the United States government. This country has set"up tribunal to hear facts and render decisions on railroad wages. The facts have been heard and the decis- ion made Now the threat is to para lyze the transportation of the coun- try and bring starvation and suffer ing to the doors of millions Of people, if this decision is enforced. If this blow falls, the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce will expend the last ounce of it's ability, strength and in fuence to arouse the public mind as to the real issue involved, and adopt vigorous measures to keep the rail ways in operation"
 He doubted if the committee would adopt any detailed plans until the strike came. In fact he doubted that there would be any strike. Ut Is one thing to threaten, and another to act, he said. I have too much faith in the patriotism and good sense of the railroad employees of the country to believe that this thing will actually be done. They represent very hi!I class of workmen, and practically all of them have been well trained in American ideas"
 The committee appointed by Presi- dent Bullard is as follows:
 Edward P. Jones, Winsted; Howell Cheney, South Manchester; Edward Milligan, president of the Phoenix Ins- Co.,, and George T. Kimball, New Britain.
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-06-30
UNIONS PLEDGE FUNDS
 IN POLITICAL EFFORT
 TO ELECT FAIR S0LONS
N. E. LABOR BOARD
 OF CIGAR MAKERS
 HOLDS CONVENTION
Business Picking Up and Factories on Longer Time, Reports
 Show.

The New England Labor Board of Cigarmakers assembled in convention in Springfield, Mass, on June 2I and 22. The convention was called to order by President John Van Vaer- enewyck of Local No. o7, Boston. Reports from the delegates indicated that a revival of the cigar business of New England is now under way and that in some cities, notably Man chester, N. H., Boston and Spring field the cigar factories are working full capacity. These reports were very encouraging because they indi- cate that the workers are demanding New England union made cigars as they did before the business slump set in.
 The conference voted to continue the. distribution of the famous Cigar Makers Union Label Calendar as has been the custom for many years. It was also voted that the present bills of prices Of each locality be consid- cred the minimum and to resist any endeavor to reduce same. Various other matters of importance to the trade were discussed and action taken thereon.
 The following officers were elected for the ensuing term: President, John Van Vaerenewyck, Boston; first vice-president, Philip Montis, New Haven; second vice-president, How ard Hamilton, Springfield, Mass. i; third vice-president, Gus Streit, Man chester, N. H.; fourth vice-president, James Claussens, North Adams, Mass; fifth vice-president, E. J. Minard, Bangor, Me; sixth vice president A. Vellerman' Boston,
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-06-30
Local Cigar Makers
 Elect New Officers
New Haven 1 ,ca1 Hears Report o
 Some Imp ovements Here.

The following officers were elected by Cigar Makers Union No. 3o, for the ensuing year: President, Philip Monts; vice-president, Gus Voight financial secretary treasurer, Fred A. Grube; business agent-recording sec retary, John w. Murphy; sergeant-at- arms, Joseph Keefer; executive board, Joseph Pede, C. E. Rohler, B. Klemm, Alex Dreissens; delegates to Trades Council, Alex Dreissens, l. M. Orn- burn, J. w. Murphy, Jos. Pede, Gus Voight.
 The report of Business Agent Mur- phy showed that the production of cigars made in New Haven is increas- ing which indicates that although many salesmen and certain New Ha- ven dealers are endeavoring to foister non-union cigars on the trade, the New Haven smokers refuse to be fooled but are insisting on New Ha- ven made products, all of which are of fine quality and union made and hand made.
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-06-30
Great Railroad Strike On Tomorrow
 Unless the U. s. Government Intervene
SAYS ADMINISTRATION
 IS PLEASED WITH 2 RECENT PAY CUTS

The New York Herald is very close to President Harding. Ii may be regarded as his New York organ.
 Because of this fact much significance is attached to a telegram from its Washington correspondent which the Her aid printed June I3.
 Discussing the suggestion that the President might be asked to call on the United States Railroad Labor Board to ,~ cease it's attacks on the wages of railroad workers, the Her aids correspondent said:
 Such efforts are doomed to failure. It was stated today that administration officials are pleased with what has been up to now a satisfactory evolution
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-06-30

STATE UNIONS TO MEET.
 Poughkeepsie, N. V, June 3o-1he annual convention of the New York State Federation of Labor will con vene in this city on August 22.
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-06-30
NEW HAVEN AND OTHER SH0PMEN
 READY TO QUIT TO. RESIST CUT
LABOR BOARD SUMMONS LABOR : CHEFS AND ROAD OFFICIALS PLANNING TO OUTLAW STRIKE

More Than 5000 Men On the ''New Haven" and 12OOO in New England Will Quit Work at 10 O'clock Tomorrow in Answer to Call Sent Out Yesterday-Statement of Board
 Head Shows Labor Is Already
 Decided Against.
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-06-30
UP TO STATES
 TO ABOLISH CHILD
 LABOR, SAYS HOOVER

Providence, R. l., June 3o.-A final effort to bring all the states of the Union into line to abolish child la bor was urged by Secretary Hoover in an address here before the na- tional conference of social work. Failing this he declared amendment to the Federal Constitution was tie only alternative to overcome "a blight that in it's measure is more deplorable than war" Responsibility for the prevention of child labor was placed upon the individual states by MT Hoover.
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-06-30

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The Connecticut labor news., 1922-06-30
Torrington Shops
 Show Big Increase
More Than Score New Factor;es
 Added in Past Two Years

Torrington, June 3o,-An increase Of about 20 new manufacturing estab- lishmcnts in Torrington over the number here two years ago, is shown by figures obtained by John J. Dan nine, representing the census bureau in the department of commerce, who has completed census of Torrington business establishments. MT, Dan nine has also completed a census in Winsted showing an increase of about 10 industries during the past two years
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-11-03
Death Of Mr.. J. NJ. Outz

Mr.. James n. Outz died at his
home IN West End Tuesday night
after : lingering Illness of cancer,
and was buried in Edgefield county
Thursday, the body having been TAX
en- through the county by Undertak-
er John II. Baxter. The deceased
leaves a wife and six children. He
was prominent in secret order Socle-
ties, having had membership IL The
Odd Fellows, Red lien and Wocd'aen
of the World. He was Z great sutF-
ere, and spent much time at the hos
pital. undergoing several operations.
He who fingered and suffered 50
much pain is ct rest at last. Wnllc i
is always hard TO give up the loved
ones they are better off wien they
90, ready for the gceav &nd cverlast-
ing change.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-11-03
Mrs. Margaret Mccullough

Mrs. Margaret Mccullough (nee
McNeil) was born August 3, 1880,
and departed this life Oct. q, 1922,
in her 93rd year at her home near
Colony charc:,. She leaves TO mourn
her departure seven children, Mrs: A.
NJ. Domin;ck, MIS-. Geo. Ellison, Mrs.
Luther I. Long. Mrs. j. H. Willing
ham, Messrs. John and W. Howard
Mccullough, all of and near Newber-
ry. and TIE Rev. H. a. Mccullough,
D. D. of Columbia. She was not on
ly the Oldest member OF Colony
church, having been born fifteen
years before the organization, but
was also one, of the very few mono
gcnarians Of Ncwberry county. She
was an invalid and great sufferer for
many years, being confined to her
bed over six years. She, however,
never complained, but was always
cheerful, exercising the strongest
faith in Jesus Christ. and was one Of
the most patient sufferers the writer
has ever known. Though bowed W.
der these many years, her eye sight
was fairly good, her hearing perfect,
and her mind as clear as &c year Old
young lady.
Her funeral was conducted Satur-
day morning at II o'clock IN Colony
church IN the presence OF many sor-
rowing relatives and friends, and her
remains were laid to rest in the near
by beautiful cemetery. the services
being conducted by Rev. /. P. Bo-
land, her pastor, assisted by the Rev.
r. A. Goodman and also Drs. c. A.
Freed and j. ". Carson blessed
are the dead wh;ch die in the Lord. "
I. P. E.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-11-03

CANE SATURDAY

Everything is il readiness for the
gridiron b%;.lc between the Citadel
Ball Dogs ana the Newberry Indians
ca Saturday afternoon. When the
referees whistle blows Al $50 it viii
ind the Indians prepared 70 put up
the best struggle OF the year. With
Stoudem;re az center, "Alech' Flea
zer and jim Derrick at guards, Frank
s!lcaly and "Ha!nbone' Gardner at
tackles, Charlie Wallet and Rutland
on the ends. "Chess" McPhee at
quarter, "Cec' Butler al full back,
and Charlie Borts and "Hennie'
Civilian filing the halves. MacLe2n
will send. against tie cadets an ag-
erec2tion tnat will give a good ac-
count of itself. The lineup Of the
CITADEL will probably ,se as follows:
Temple, centre; Corley and Howard,
guards; Wagner and Pcterhin, tack
les: Cantey and Lee, ends; White,
quarter back; Covington and Mellow
ell, half-backs: FulleH, full-back. The
officials will be Walter Johnson Of the
Presbyterian college, referee; Joe
Holland, old Furman star, umpire
and "Rut" Osborne. former Wofford
and Carolina back, head-linesman.
To those who do not hold season
tickets, the price of admission will
be one dollar. The game, the root
ing, The opening of the new field, the
return Of alumni, ex-students, and
friends for Home Coming day-all
will combine to make this highly
Interesting occasion.