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The Connecticut labor news., 1922-05-26
H. WALES LINES IS
 GIVEN RECEPTION
Meriden's Veteran Contractor Cele- brates 58th Entry Into Busi-
 ness World.

Meriden, May 2o-All MeHden and prominent persons in all parts of the country joined together this week Tuesday to celebrate the 58th anni- versary of the entry of H. Wales Lines into the contracting world Meriden's veteran contractor was not only nearly smothered with visitors to congratulate him but was showered in telegrams and letters of felicitation from business men and personal friends from all over America. Open House" was observed at the offices of the company which were gaily- decor ated for the occasion and all business was suspended while the reception was on.
 While, as occurs in every business at times, MT. Lines firm and organ ized labor have been in controversy, on the whole, according to officers of the state building trades, the firm has been uniformly fair and friendly to- wards Labor in general. What diff ferenceS have arisen from time to time have been speedily adjusted and the best of good feeling prevails be- tween not only the head of the firm and organized labor but the entire firm throughout.
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-05-26
Trolleynaen's Wage Dispute Is
 Again Going to Arbitration
Working Agreement Signed and Only Question Now Is Whether or Not Employes Will Have to Take Another Cut-Just Finished
 Paying For Last One.

The dispute between the Connec ticut company and the Trolleymen over the wage question in the new agreement that Is scheduled to be- come effective next Thursday will be Submitted to arbitration and the ques- ton settled by the middle of June, 1t is expected by both sides. The trol- leymcn will insist that the matter be decided upon at once and not dragged on for five months as 1t was last year and then they be compelled to pay back the differences in wages earned while the arbitration was pending and the final award of the board The men have only this week finished pay ing back to the company the hundred thousand or so dollars that they had already earned but the arbitratOrs de Cded was in excess of the rate agreed upon, which they made retroactive, to last une I.
 Justice John K Beach has been agreed upon as the third man on the arbitration board, while the company will be represented by Attorney Joseph Berry and the men by Attor- ney James Nahey of Boston, these men also having comprised the board of a year ago, It is expected that the arbitrators will begin hearings next week and within a fortnight have come to a decision The road wants to cut five cents an hour off the mems pay and to reduce the one man car rate to 10 cents in excess Of
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-05-26

the rate paid for two-men car crews. The men have asked for restoration of the five cents cut off their pay a year ago which the road refused to consider.
 The wage question is the only mat ter in dispute the working rules hay ing been agreed to and signed and will become operative on June I. The men succeeded i'll retaining the $3 a day guar arantee for all employees many of whom after reporting fail to get runs. They must show up neverthe- less. The road sought to have the guarantee cut out or reduced but the men object and won. The men also gained concessions in the so-called penalties for minor violations ot the rules and retained the present hour arrangement.
 The report of the trolley company, recently issued, showed the company made million and quarter last year and decreased it's expenses another half million. Therefore should any further reduction be made in the trol- leymen's wages ii will certainly be followed by a general public demand for a reductoin in fares to the old nickle rate As it is now there IS a general demand throughout the state for a reduction in fares and if the employees are again reduced this de mand will certainly have a strong backing
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-05-26
WOULD AMEND THE
 CONSTITUTION TO
 BAN CHILD LABOR
Bill Now Before Congress Giving It Power to Prohibit Minors
 Employment

Washington, May 2o,-A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the federal constitution, giving congress the right to regulate or pro- hibit the employment of children un- der IS years of age, has been intro duced in the senate by MT. Johnson Of California, who said it is an effort to meet the situation resulting from the recent decision of the supreme court holding the child labor law un- constitutional.
 The amendment would add the fol lowing to the 10th amendment to the federal constitution:
 "Provided, however, that congress shall have the power to regulate or prohibit through the United States the employment of children under IS years of age"
 The 10th amendment to the con- stitution is:
 "The powers not delegated to the United States By the constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people,"
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-05-26
State Federation Prepares
 For Greatest Convention
"BLACK AND TAN" SQUAD GETS BUSY
 ON ANOTHER JOB
Famous Booze Hunters Help Along by Painting Up Police
 Station.

New Haven'S famous "black and tan" squad, or part of it at least, has found a new means of livelihood. Two of them are doing yoemen work painting up the police station they are connected with, oiling the floors and doing other odd jobs that the city would ordinarily employ tradesmen to do.
 According to report the two booze hunters attached to the DiNwell ave nue precinct had a day off this week to rest up from their strenuous sleuthing So attached have they be- come to the odorS of fusil oils and turpentine out oi which most of the booze now being sold hereabouts seems 10 be made ,that they just couldn't feel right away from them SO therefore spent the day in polish ing up the station locker rooms, painting up the lockers and doing other odd jobs that will add to their eventual glory and reward.
 Of course there was nothing out of the way in that except for the fact that there are still hundreds of New Haven citizens out of employment who could have used handily the wage ing it's work done. It's good thing they didn't paint the cell room other wise any good union man in town might refuse to be locked up in a nOn-unon job.
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-05-26

Under the working rules of the road clerk to secure a day off must make application Tn writing three days before and after lot of red tape the day off, without pay, was granted if the powers that be felt so inclined. Since the cutting off of the half holiday these applications be- came so numerous and so general in some departments for the Saturday off, that to grant them would be to practically shut down the entire de- partments. Therefore this weeks orders were issued to the chief clerks to instruct the clerks generally to discontinue these three day advance applications, with the intimation be- ing added that the road was consid- | erlng steps to restore the holiday. Whether or not 1t will be restored
 with pay as was the custom of old or whether the road may simply shorten | the working week and deduct the pay | aCCoTdingly ly I5 a matter that can be | settled only when the order is issued. | Orders holding up the system of | figuring overtime instituted when the | new conditions went into effect un- i der the Labor Boards ruling, have also been issued to the clerks and station employees and 1t Is stated the 1 road Is preparing to abolish the sys- I tenn put into effect and endeavor to 1 again secure a satisfied personnel ! among its clerical forces. Since the ! arbitrary action by the road, and its | refusal to reopen the matter at the request of the clerks union, a spirit of discontent has reigned throughout ! the entire system not only among 1 the organized clerks but more so I +1, just as hard hit by the arbitrary rul- ] ing of the road and Labor Board. This has evidently been injurious to the work and it is believed the road l has decided 1t has had about enough of it.
 The shop crafts on the New Haven 1 system have not as yet started the strike vote ordered by the National Brotherhood on the recent decisions of the Labor Board changing work l ing rules and wages. It will be start ed early next month as it must be completed and returned to the head
 quarters by July I. There is hardly 1 any necessity for a strike vote on the New Haven system as the men are
 unit in opposition to the rules as | laid down. As matter of form, how ever, it will be taken and sent on to add to the roll of the other roads, No further improvement has been 1 made in the working forces in the past two weeks, the several hundrNl men called back in the repair depart | ment here, at East Hartford, Vann Ess and the other shops, out of the 1 thousands laid off being all that have
 been summoned so far. There are
 yet more than 2,ooo shopmen on the system enjoying the layof that began the night before Christmas. Many have gone to other fields or taken | jobs in other lines and the road will find it difficult in the near future to l get back many of its skilled mechanics when 1t comes to want them.
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-05-26
BRISTOL STRIKE SETTLEMENT NOW
 BELIEVED NEAR
Carpenters Agent and Builder Con- fer and Unions Will
 Now Act

Bristol, May 26-A lengthy con- ference on the labor troubles at the new high school ots- the Memorial boulevard was held Wednesday at Brightwood, the home of Albert F. Rockwell, between MT. Rockwell, who is general supervisor of the building, and William J. Sullivan of New Haven, Connecticut representa- tive of the International Carpenters Union. It is expected that as re- suit of the conference all matters will be amicably settled, and that the men who walked out will return to work, although some of them have taken jobs out of town. In many instances, however, these men have families living in Bristol, and would rather work here than elsewhere.
 Just what decision was arrived at during the conference was not made known, neither MT. Rockwell nor MT. Sullivan caring to issue any statement at the present time. Although the carpenters were the first to go out, because of a reduction in the wage scale, they were followed later by the bricklayers, plasterers, plumbers, hod carriers. aad officerSs Of this union said that unless thti~ labor troubles were settled this week, the structural iron workers, now employed in get ting the auditorium in shape, would be called out.
 A special meeting of the carpenters union will be called at once when MT, Sullivan's report on the conference will be acted upon, 1t being generally believed that the union will act fav- orably Then, the other unions will take action and consider the terms of settlement, and after that the union men may go back to work on the school building
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-05-26
JURY THREATENS TO
 STRIKE UNLESS TT
 CAN STAY UP NIGHTS

Waukegan, H., May 26.-Trial of Governor Len Small was halt ed a few moments this week when the jury threatened to go on strike unless allowed to stay out late at night.
 The jurors complained that their bailiffs, both elderly men, put them to bed at 9 p. n., and demanded that younger bailitfs be appointed to take the jurors out evenings
 The jurors also complained against being locked in their third floor bedroom at night because the courthouse IS not equipped with fire escapes. Judge Edwards ordered the sheriff to buy a rope andcquip all windows of the room with rope ladders.
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-05-26
SELECTMAN RAPS
 MERIDEN SCHOOLS
Am Ashamed of Them" Says G. w. Miller After Return From
 California.

Meriden, May 26,-"After looking at the schools in California and then coming back home here and looking at ours, the Meriden schools, espe- cially the Church street building, make me sick" declared former Se- 1ectnlan George W. Miller on his re- turn from trip to California with Mrs Miller this week After sec ing the fine schools in and about Los Angeles and learning how the Cali fornians spend their money to edu- cate their children, 1 am ashamed ot Meriden," continued the veteran Otflc- ial. "Wherever you go out there you find fine buildings, we'll equipped and kept strictly up to modern ideas Here you find old antiquated struc- lures that are enough to discourage any child, but out there Los Angeles has just appropriated ten million dol lars to provide more of them. The way the Californians spend their money to educate their children is i'll great contrast to ours and it's time we woke up and did something.'
 Beginning Saturday, June 5, the campaign for $1oo,ooo to provide for Meridens new community building will be started and continue until June I2 during which time workers will energetically strive to raise the entire sum and thus assure the sue cess of the building which is now nearing completion. The Community building is the idea and cherished hope of the Rev. pr. John Neale, pastor of St. Roses church, who has long felt the need of place where the people of the community, espe- cially the younger folks, can gather under congenial and proper circum- stances While the building is a Catholic project it will in no sense be confined to scctarianism but the entire population is not only invited i but strongly urged to make use of it's accommodations.
 Thomas J. Spellacy of Hartford made an excellent address on State Government" before the Connecticut Council of Catholic Women held in St. Joseph's hall this week. He out 1 lined the form of government in this state from its beginning to the pres ent day and the address was very in structive to the new women voters. l An entertainment followed that was thoroughly enjoyed by the large gathering present.
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-05-26
MACHINISTS PLAN
 STATE FIELD DAY
Monster Gathering at Savin Rock
 July T Now in the Works.

Plans for a monster state field day under the auspices of the Connecticut District Lodge of Machinists to be held at Savin Rock on Saturday, July l, are now in the works and when completed will provide for one of the largest labor gatherings held in this state in some time. Not only are the shop 1nachinists interested but the railroad branch<s are tS join in aud make the gathering a general one oI the craft.
 Ii is expected that several of the international officers will be present and make brief addresses during the afternoon. A complete program of looks like a big day
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-05-26

The New Haven Road apparently the realization of the turmoil and discomfort aroused clerical by the arbitrary effect of the privilege the ruling of the Railroad Labor Board off the Saturday alfholidays other like privileges, the and possibly the Saturday afternoons off It will does under the of giving off the hot months but the clerks believe that back the old will least from them Since the adoption of the road has have to deal with are heartily sick of
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-05-26
AID TO OLD PARTIES.

Columbus, Ohio, June 2o.-The seats of over a score of mayors who were elected last fall on independent tickets have been placed in jeopardy E~, state supreme court decision. In a contested councilmanic cleo ton in Cincis natl the supreme court i.eld that all independent ticketf in municipalities ot over 2,ooo popula- ton are void, the general assembly never having enacted laws to make the constitutional provision for in dependent candidates operative.
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-05-26
MEETING AT STAMFORD NEXT MONTH PROMISES TO BE MOST IMPORTANT
 EVER HELD BY CONNECTICUT BODY
Plans to Combat Anti-Labor Drives to Take Away Right to Strike, to Force IncOrpOra ton of Unions, Continuance of Injunc- tiOns on the PrOgram-Light Wines
 and Beers to Be Endorsed.

Plans what will undoubtedly be the and the Connecticut Federation Labor has held when Monday, June the delegates will have before them discussion
  but worker and the The will last until Thursday and aside from the business of the the delegates will be royalty during the odd hours during the proceedings That the local of the
  be taken ueor dis organizations fore have elected delegates this the bids fair be the largest also.
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-05-26
NEW SCRIBE FOR PAINTERS

Lafayette, Ind, May 26.-By a referendum vote C. J. Lammert was elected grand secretary-treasurer of the Brotherhood of Painters and Dec orators to fill the unexpired term of former ecretary-Treasurer Skemp, who resigned because of ill-health after years of service in the labor movement.
 It is stated that former Secretary Skemp will go west and turn farmer in hopes of regaining his health.
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-05-26
Weavers Strike in
 Middletown Mills
Management Cuts Wages and Then
 Refuses to Treat Collectively

SulS w dSCS dllO ACA
 Refuses to Treat Collectively.
 Middletown, May 26.-No agree ment has been reached between the I25 striking weavers of the Russell Manufacturing Co. and the officials of the company. The weavers who walked out Monday morning follow ing the announcement of a IS per cent cut in wages selected commit tee to wait upon the officials of the company the next morning. A com mittee composed of six striking em- ployes called on President T. M. Rus sell of the company. MT. Russell in formed the committee that he would be glad to talk to the strikers in dividually but that he would not meet them collectively.
 All of the striking weavers were employed in departments which are weaving a new color fabric. Some of them were getting as high as $50 weekly.
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-05-26
WEBER REELECTED.

Grand Rapids, Mich, May 26.- President Weber and associate of fcers were unanimously reelected by the conventoin of the American Fed eration of Musicians. The next con vention will be held in St. Louis.
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-05-26
WILL FIGHT WAGE RAISE

Topeka, Kan, May 26.-Offcials of the associated industries of Kansas announce that they will resist the re- cent wage order of the state indus trial court which raised rates for women 50 cents and $I a week. The law was splendid when used to jail workers, but when used to raise wages, liberty is jeopardized.
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-05-26
HOLDERS RATE AGREED TO

Rochester, N. N., May 26.-Iron Holders Union No. II and local foundrymen have agreed to a wage rate of $500 a day for the year 1922.
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-05-26
SIGN BAKERS CONTRACT.

Hoquiam, Wash, May 26.-Bakery employers in this city and vicinity have signed the wage agreement of Bakers Union No. 82.
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-05-26
BAKERS DEFEAT WAGE CUT.

St, Joseph, Mo-, May 26.-After a two weeks strike the Bakers union defeated an attempt to reduce wages.
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-05-26
Railroad, Tired of Strife
 To Restore Clerks Holiday
DISSENSION CREATED BY ARBITRARY CUTTING OFF OF VACATIONS AND
 OVERTIME AFFECTING ALL WORK

Expected to Be Restored as "Summer Arrange ments' but Employees Believe That Once in Effect 1t Will Remain-ShOps Crafts to Take Strike Vote on New Rules
 Early Next Month.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-08-30
Whose loveth instruction loveth knowledge; but he that
hateth reproof is british. Proverbs 12:1.
On Salvaging Armenia

ON Wednesday and Thursday nights of this week. at the Cadle
Tabernacle, there will be presented a pageant and bazaar
that will be worth attending. Free to the public and with interest
ing features, this Armenian pageant and bazaar promises to at
tract large crowds of Indianapolis people.
The men and women who have planned the event under the
leadership of Mrs. Felix T. McWhirter, have been impened by
Christian motives. The salvaging of a dying nation is the aim
of the movement for the salvation of Armenia from the persecu-
ton of the Turk And the pageant and bazaar that is being staged
this week may be the inception of a movement that will have far
reaching effect.
Likely resolutions will be considered calling upon President
Harding and Congress to do something about the Armenian situa-
ton. Whether you are interested in the Armenian people or not,
you cannot help putting yourself in the way of gaining entertain
ment and information if you visit Cadle Tabernacle on these two
nights.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-08-30
A Coal Reserve and It's Use

7 F the public can protect itself during a coal strike, without
1 tramping on anybodys rights, capital and labor may be left
to their own devices to find a way out for themselves. There is a
simple method ready for this end. 1t will insure adequate fuel for
emergency use, and it will act, too, as a deterrent against strikes.
Let the Government acquire sufficient coal reserves, while the
mines are working, to carry the country through a period of three
months scarcity, or more. The coal can be mined during the slack
seasons. The Government could purchase the fuel at minimum
minehead prices and hold it properly stored under water, or other
wise, at strategic points for public use in critical times.
Then, upon the declaration of a strike, the Government would
offer its coal to the public at large. There would be no stoppage
of industry and no profteering. The Government could fix a price,
without profit, but sufficient to cover the actual cost of handling
the coal. The price would be less, in fact, than when there was no
strike, for private interests would not be reaching out for a share
of the plumber. There would be no plumber.
Capital and labor would be on the same footing. Both would
suffer if they couldn't come to terms. That means quick adjust
ment. It means, too, settlements would precede most strikes.
Meanwhile, every coal strike would give the public an object
lesson in Government sale of coal at cheap prices. The public
would be able to judge how it worked, and eventually would act
accordingly.