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Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-08-03
WORK PROGRESSES
IN ORGANIZATION
OF STEEL WORKERS
Judge Gary Expects the Men to De-
eide in FabOr of the Man
agement.

CHICAGO, Aug. 2.-That big plans
are under way in the recently launch
ed A. F. of L. national campaign for
the organization of the workers in
the steel industry is indicated by the
secrecy maintained at the central
headquarters in the transportation
building here, where William Harmon,
secretary of the executive commit
tee of the fourteen international un-
ions engaged in the campaign, is in
charge. No one but Harmon is au-
thorized to release any news, and
Harmon is almost invariably out of
town.
Statements attributed to M. c.
McCaddeh, in charge of the Cleveland
district for the unions, are unauthor-
ized, and men have been impressed
with the necessity of keeping their
mouths shut and letting nothing but
official publicity get through to the
press, it was further stated.
There are 100000 unorganized steel
workers in the country who are being
circularized and approached in person
by organizers. The campaign has
made a promising financial start
with the nest egg of $4,000 balance
which William 2. Foster turned over
when the 1919 campaign, in which
twenty-four unions participated, was
brought to a close. Foster was ap-
pointed secretary of the A. F. of l..
committee at that time and was the
moving spirit in the organizing cam
paign and the strike that followed.
The principal districts now attack
ed by the new committee are the Chi
cago, Cleveland and Bethlehem, Pa,
districts. The Chicago district, with
steel centers at South and East Chi
cago, Chicago Heights, Hammond,
Gary, Kewanee and Joliet, offers un-
usual opportunities. The l. w. w.
have been organizing in this district
for some time before the launching of
the A. F. Of L. campaign.
The 36 cents an hour rate for COM
mon labor in the steel mills was re-
Gently raised to 40 cents. This must
be further raised and the hours of
work reduced from twelve to eight
per day, union men say.
Judge Gary, steel trust head, dis
misses the campaign with the remark
that outsiders have sometimes c-eat-
ed trouble, but when the men have
had an opportunity to pass upon the
question they are generally pretty
prompt to decide in favor of the man
agement."
Similar opinions by Gary in 1919
did not proven, the greatest steel
strike on record "a this country.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-08-03

Wretchedness usually is self-in-
fllcted
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-08-03
EAGLES WILL PICNIC
At PACIFIC BEACH

One of the largest and most popular
functions o the summer, to which the
public is invited, will be the F,asernal
Order Of Eagles picnic at Pacific
Beach, August II. A special train
Of Is cars has been arranged for and
reduced fares obtained. Eagles from
the entire state VIII assemble here.
At the meeting CT the Eagles lodge
last night a large number OF commit
tees were appointed, which viii be in
charge Of different parts of the pro-
gram, which includes horse races, air.
plane stunts, dancing, boxing, etc,
All attending the picnic are asked
to bring a basket lunch and stay all
dsy. Coffee, milk and cream will be
furnished free by the Eagles.
Three tables, 200 feet long, are be-
ing ecu ngtructed and the Chamber Of
.csrraerce of Pa..i'ic Beach is piping
water to the bsach and installing law
atoTies for the eccommo lation Of the
visi'crs.
Tie railroad c. n.pany also is doing
their part for the occasion, by giving
he depot a new coat of paint. 1t is
the aim of the Aberdes.' lodge 20
make this picnic an annual affair.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-08-03
LAUNDRY WORKERS
ELECT NEW OFFICERS

Laundry Workers Local Union No.
TAT, met in regular session last night
at the G'ayLort Press hSl. with the
larger part Of the membership in at
was d'e.ded to have pr, nd and
election 0s officers at tnis meeting
and that probably accounts for the
large attendance. We do not mean to
imply that the meetings are poorly
attended as a rule, but during the
summer months, when the evenings
are long and warm, the Gail Of the
IN Lizzie" and the open air is hard
II resist. Many take advanf lee OF the
chance to get out after working in a
hot room all day
Charles Hanna was elected presi-
dent and Mrs. Ethel Summer, vice.
president. Mrs. Adria johnson was
reelected secretary and Hilda Goode,
sergeant at arms. Adria Johnson and
Hilda Goode were elected by a unani-
nous vote OF the local, the only con-
test being for president and yice-pres-
ident.
The laundry situation in Hoquiam,
where none of the laundries are
unionized was also discussed at the
meeting, and the Press asked to notify
the public of the fact. The New Meth
cd Steam Laundry, tho unorganized
for some time, has been using the
Laundry Workers label and has been
given ten days in which to discontinue
its use.
The laundries organized and having
the label on the Harbor are the Gloss
Steam Laundry, Reliable Laundry and
the City Hand Laundry.
Some of the members out on vaca-
tfons at this time include Mr.. and
Mrs. w. R. Hanna, who are at Toke-
land and Mrs. Marie Olson, who is
in Portland
As usual, the spread was enjoyed
bv all, ice cream, cakes and all the
trimmings of sufficient quantity to
satisfy all.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-08-03
Spanish WAR Vets
FAVOR AMENDMENT
(ssete Federatlon RuIletin.l

The state convention of Spanish
War Veterans, which met at Vancou-
yer, Wash, week ago, unanimously
endorsed the proposed child labor
amendment to the federal constitu-
tion recently initiated by the Labor
Veterans Child Protective League at
Seattle, and unanimously endorsed by
the recent convention of the State
Federation of Labor.
The state department of the Span
ish-American War Veterans will pre-
sent the proposed amendment to its
national convention which meets at
Chattanooga, Tenn, in September,
and confidence is felt that the ma
tional body will also lend its endorse
ment to the proposed amendment and
join forces with the American Feder-
alton of Labor in a vigorous cam
paign fro its adoption. The proposed
amendment will be submitted by the
Washington State Federation of La
Dor to the American Federation of
Labor convention at Portland, Ore, in
October, and endorsement of the pro-
posal by that bdoy is feregone con-
cIusi6n.
The American Legion is also ex-
pected to endorse the proposal when
Il meets in September, as leaders of
the legion have already given the
proposal hearty approval.
The endorsement by the state con-
vention of Spanish War
] Veterans is the biggest boost given
the movement for a child labor
amendment to our federal censtitu-
ton since the proposal was unani-
mously endorsed by the recent con-
vention of the State Federation of
Labor.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-08-03
BUILDING
MODERN HOSPITAL
, (TypO News service.)

e.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Aug. a.
Removal of the hospital of the Union
Printers Home at Colorado Springs,
Colo., to make way for a new hospi-
tai unit has been undertaken, and for
a period of two months the institu-
tion will be pressed for facilities for
caring for inmates, it has been an
nounced at headquarters of the Inter-
national typographical union here.
Delay in acceptance of applicants
for admission will be unavoidable un-
til early fall, it was said.
The old hospital building will be
reconstructed on another site near
the main building and a new modern
hospital building will be erected on
its present site. The home will then
be prepared to care for a greater
number of inmates than ever before,
including victims of locomotor ajax
ia and other ailments, for whom there
has not been a suitable place in the
past.
More than sixty-five applications
for old age pensions within the Inter
national union were made in the
month ending in July, according to
ecretary-Treasurer J. w. Hays.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-08-03

Official Organ Of the Absr-
deem Central Labor Council,
Hoquiam Trades and Labor
Council and the Washington
State Federation Of Labor.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-08-03
DEATH OFPRESIDENT
HARDING PLUNGES
/ NATION INTO GRIEF
Physicians Report Few Hours Previous
That He Was On Way to Complete
Recovery; Announcement Shocks
Nation.

President Harding passed away last
light at 1880.
The President was stricken with
aoplexy caused by the severe strain
on his system from the illness con-
cted on his way back from Alaska.
The end came Unexpectedly while
Re. Harding was reading to him. He
as seized suddenly, and death fol-
ewed almost Immediately.
The nurses in attendance immedi-
tely summoned the doctors, but
here was nothing they could do, as
The President was dead.
The following official bulletin on
the condition of Mrs. Harding, was
ISSUED:
Mrs. Harding, who from the be-
ginning of the Presidents illness had
expressed complete confidence in his
recovery, did not break down. On the
other hand she continued as from the
beginning the bravest member of the
group"
When it was realized that the Pres
ident had actually passed away, Mrs.
Harding turned to those in the room,
whose concern had turned to her, and
said: Il am not going to break down"
The death of the President is all
the more shocking owing to the fact
that the physicians in attendance had
issued statements that he was fast
recovering and was practically out OF
danger. It appears now that the Pres
ident was more seriously Ill than the
public was allowed to know Mrs.
Harding did not at any time know
just how serious was the condition
of the President. 1t has now become
known that last Monday the Presi-
dents condition was such that the
doctors feared for his life at that
time. On that night he arose from
his bed temporarily deranged and the
doctors were unable to quiet him and
get him to return to his bed.
The Presidents death was due to
an overstraining of the cario-vascular
system the extent Of which at the time
was unknown.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-08-03
ELECTRICIANS MAKE
MERRY At PICNIC

About fifty people attended the an
nual picnic of the Electrical Workers
held at Grays Harbor City last Sun
day. Everyone voted the affair a
grand success. The ladies outdid
themselves in the matter of feeding
the hungry multitude, and there was
plenty of ice cream for the kiddies.
The sports were also grand success,
there being the usual number of
sprained ankles and the like. Stan
Phillip competed in all the events of
the day, but failed to win any prizes
owing to the fact that his good friend,
Tar Henderson, also competed and in
variably beat Stan out. This may be
because Tar is considerably younger
than Stan. Gene Rogers and Tar
Henderson won the barnyard golf
championship after hard battle with
Ray Smith. Ray might have won this
event if he had not been handicapped
with a partner in the person of the
aforesaid Stan Phillips.
Swimming was also enjoyed by
some, among them being "Tiny" Wei
gle, better known as the big Eel
low" Tiny" came very near taking
a journey to the whaling station
while disporting in the water, as one
of the whale boats went by at the
time, and we were all fearful that
they would mistake him for a whale
and harpoon him. Everybody missed
Jimmy Gray as master of ceremonies,
but AL Lambert took his place and
handled everything to the satisfaction
of all. AL can always be counted on
to do more than his share at any
gathering.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-08-03
ASKS
FINANCIAL AID IN
TYPO UNION CASE

The following letter has been sent
to all local unions of the state affil-
lated with the State Federation of
Labor by President Short, pleading
for all organized bodies of labor to
come to the assistance of the Typo
graphical union in its fight with the
Pacific Typesttting company:
"On recommendation of the execu-
tive council of the State Federation
of Labor our recent state federation
convention went unanimously on rec
ord pledging united support to the
Seattle Typographical union in re-
sisting the recent supreme court de-
cision on the suit on the Pacific
Typesettting company rendered
against them for $4,000 damages,
and instructed the executive officers
of the federation to issue a state
wide appeal for funds to assist the
Typographical union in defraying le-
gal costs connected Herewith.
"a principle vitality important to
the whole labor movement of our
state and nation is involved in the
case. Over two years ago the Inter
national Typographical union launch
ed a campaign for the establishment
of the 44-hour week for their mem
bership throughout the entire nation.
Printing establishments that refused
to comply with the new condition
were struck.
"The Pacific Typesetting company
at Seattle met the new conditions,
Continued on Page Eighty
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-08-03
BUILDING COSTS UP.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2.-The cost
of building continued to rise in June,
according to statistics made public by
the department of commerce. The in
dex cost number of building mate
rials for brick house, based on 1918
as 100, rese to 215 in June as against
PA in May. Costs for a frame house
were practically stationary at 212.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-08-03
G. CARROUTHORS
BECOMES BENEDICT

Mr.. G. Carrouthors, of the Kaufman
Leonard Co., left last week on what
he alleged to be his vacation, but it
develops upon investigation that he
has gone on a honeymoon.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-08-03
TRANSFERS RAISE WAGES.

CLEVELAND, Aug. 2.-Truck dri-
vers have scured one-year agree
ment which raises wages So to So a
week.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-16
FARM HOUSE BURNS
SMALL INSURANCE
Plttsfield Couple Suffer Loss of Furni-
ture. Probably Spark from
Nearby Chimney Cause
Fire

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel
Cameron at Beams Corner, Pittsfeld,
was destroyed by fire last week. 1t
is not known how the conflagration
started but it is thought may have re-
suited from spark blown from the
chimney of a neghbors nearby, as
there was a high wind blowing at the
time. The fire was first discovered
in the barn. Mr.. and Mrs. Cameron
lost all of their household furniture
as it was packed away in the chamber
and they were using the furniture of
their daughter, Mrs. Ray Ames who
with Mr. Ames was working in Bar
Harbor at the time. The place had
been let to Mr. Cameron. Nearly all
of the Ames household furnishings
were saved Two hogs persisted in
the confagration. There was a small
insurance. Mr. and Mrs. Cameron
are stopping at present with their
daughter, Mrs. Ora Small.
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For Better Traffic Enforcement

In an effort to enforce local traffic
regulations and furnish information
one police officer will be on the street
from about seven p. m. until 10 p.
M which is one hour later than has
been the custom. There will be four
officers on the street Saturday nights,
remaining until eleven p. M, Frank
Thompson, the chief of police and
other regular members of the police
force are Albert Pooler, William Mer-
row. William Jewett and Harry STAFF
ford. The notice commission is COM
posed of ]. T. Thibodeau, Frank Reed
and William Sargent.
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CRIMINAL MATTERS KEEP Of
FICIALS BUSY
Continued from Page One)

Continued from Page One)
and was given sixty days in Jail with
fine and costs of $10S.00 or four
months additional. Campau pleaded
not guilty and gave bail in the sum
of $4,000 for his appearance at the
September term of court. Sheriff
Mooers said yesterday that this oom-
bination in Madison had caused the
officers more trouble than any case
in which liquor was a factor had
ever caused them and added that the
officers are much gratified at having
been able to clean up such conditions.
TWO MEN FOUND ON PIAZZA
Two men were found on the piazza
of Everett loves home on North
avenue the other night by Night Of
ficer Withee and at hearing before
Trial Justice Lancaster were given
thirty day sentences in the county
Jail. They gave their names as
Chandler Lewis and Joseph Bradley.
When arrested a bottle of alco-rub
was taken from them, both men hav-
ing apparently become intoxicated
from the same according to the Off
GER. 1t seems that on the same night
these two men had joined two other
men in a pine grove south of the river
and that finally after their departure
the men who had first been enjoying
themselves in the grove, determined
that they had lost three watches and
two sums of money, aggregating fif-
teen dollars. Search failed to reveal
the missing goods on either of the
men but one of the watches was
found secreted in the pine grove. 1t
is believed by the officer that one of
these men has recently been dis
charged from States prison, after
having served a long sentence, while
the other man is apparently accus-
toned to prison life. 1t is said. These
men will be brought before the court
Immediately at the conclusion of their
present sentences in connection with
the theft case, according to present
plans.
CAMP MODIN LARCENY
Yesterday there was rumor that
a considerable sum of money and val
liable jewelry had been recovered by
Sheriff Mooers and Deputy Croker at
the Camp Modin institution at Lake
George, following a larceny which
babe fare to battle the officials. Furth-
er details may be made public later,
but it has been determined that one
of the women prominently connected
with camp life was the loser Of the
recovered valuables.
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ALARMING ACCI0FNi
ATHENS ROAM

There was an aIarn,n
the Athens road Tnasg x accsasal
t Walcn not Foster Walton, an any emn Slghi|
inc John Scott farm s enlpioys|
p pr9ken lie, leg, one horse was @I u I'M
"a, paai yo that 1t was shot and , 'u 1or
re- resulted att l.. when an antomoDi Inc \
py Mr.. Whitehouse of WeG Irle
gong north and the hon ''ing'oal
ing driven down the road as g.. wer'|
10 De attached to a hqy ca ,pt
mad just been unhitebaG f Ut
ing machine and were , nv.
10 any vehicle when the ooo, s''
CURED. The car which D''qes|
overland, first hit the dog y. ~
rs understood Mr.. Wbitebo9,'.sa
ed was the cause of the ac Dase
car then hit one of the horses n
ing 1t into the ditch. Ths
sustained a broken leg ana ae
cur hip and was shot IN M,
OF Its misery. The yabic, ~, :,
colllded with Mr.. Walton and
a concrete culvert, dragging :!
seventy feet. 1t finally hit l
phone pole and altho if bros]
same off it stopped the o U,O1
and the man was dislodaos
mead was. cut and he was ~.
ably bruised, besides snst y.
broken leg. He was removed !.
erset Hospital. One of tbo
IN the car was cut about fin
The Overland was considerabls
aged, especially on the front
the brakes were put out Of ~
sion. 1t was not so badly a.
however that it could not bo oa
and the party rode away ~.
scene in 1t. The horse wac d
at $3.50 and was the best h.
the farm. The dog which wa,
Bernard was not killed.
Accidents never seem to com.
iy as Mr.. and Mrs. Scott parts
IN an automobile accident las, !
day night while sitting in tbei, \
rolet car on Court street duri,1
band concert. 1t seems that !
PARSONS came around from ;
street and collided with the SRI,
His car was damaged somewh1
Mr.. and Mrs. Scott report a IN
front axle, a missing mud guard }
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TRACK RECORD BROKEN AT SAT-
TRDAY'S RACES
Continued from Page One)
.213 CLASS TROT AND PACE
PURSE 5000

PURSE S3UO
Northern Mac Big by The Northern
Man (Coburn) ...... l l
Tom Donahue Big by Prodigal
Burbank ............, z
Mary Logan BIN by Dwight Logan
(Wells) ............. J 3
DIR. Brooks br by Norchen
(Colburn) ............,.. 4
Time 213A, 2.13A, 2.15ia.
225 CLASS TROT AND PACE
PURSE $3.50
Andona Girl BIN by The Northern
Man (Hayden) Il. l l l
Ethel Baron br m by Black Baron
(Derose) ............ z
Peter Star oh b by Star Peter
GUILD .............. ) 5
Sam Ramon Big by Sam Lamisco
(Gould) ............ A
Time 215h; 2.14A; PA; ZIG.
There were two games of ball be-
tween the Pennington team and the
Feuselleers of Portland. The fore
noon game was somewhat more in
taresting than the afternoon game
which was rather slow. The fore
noon resulted in To and the afternoon
was 12-1. Both were in favor of
Pennington players.
Summary:
(FIRST GAINED
Pennington =. l 0 0 0 2 81
Fueselleers -. 0 0 0 l 0 o.
SECOND GAME
Pennington :. 1 8 l 1 1 ! O-12
Fueselleers 30 0 0 0 0 0 o.
Skowhegan Citizens Band was gen
erous with its music and under the
leadership of Arthur B. Plummer en-
tertained the crowd with numerous
selections. There were plenty OF re-
freshments booths and a rafting good
business was done by the hawkers.
1t also afforded the people of Somer-
set County, wonderful opportunity
to inspect the improvements under
way at Fairyiew Park, including the
big addition to the grandstand, and the
removal of the old exhibition build
ing which is to be used for the poultry
show at the fair next month.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-16
STATE or MAINE
STATE HIGHWAY cow
AUGUSTA, MAINE
Public Hearing on Petition io'
alton on License TO Opera"
Motor vehicles

The State Highway Comhl.'ssSo'Vsss.
hold public hearing IN ."g ,nn
Chamber of the state H o5s ',egiu
on Friday, August II. l9-o' The
at 2 =. NJ. standard time, , ~, nd
tition of the following na n,n,or ,
whose license to operate MT, tate
cles on the highways OF tnin nade
been revoked and who me- '.i t for
ten request of the ComiI'''''
restoration of same: ,t,a;son I
George Macdonald NJ 10
cense revoked Novemnef IN
Cause: Adjudged gull ting a n,
Madison court of opefai..'aIsso
tor vehicle under the 4""s
Intoxicating liquor -, are heI
All persons intereS.' he presen
notified that they may '' and on
the above named place and vi
above named date "heu ,rn%rtunitj
they will be given an op'V
be heard. ,.nds at AugS
this ninth day of Aqg.upSG5
~ FRANK A. PEABB0oY2i
WAN IT, NELSON
VIM. J. BANiGaavv commits
By H. A. sHoREYI. 1 5R- Moto|
Directing enforcement
1w3s Vehicle Law"
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-16
SKOWHEGAN LOCALS

Mr.. and Mrs. C. p. Merrill and Mr.
and Mrs. Fred r, Philbrick spent the
week end in Bar Harbor.
Mrs. Fred N. Dodge of Beverly,
Mass. has been visiting her son Wal
ter F. Dodge of this town.
Mrs. Matte Mason spent a part of
the day yesterday in town. being on
her way from Athens to Auburn. y
Mr.. and Mrs. II. Tobey Mooers left
yesterday morning to visit for a few
days with friends in Southwest Har-
Dor.
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Missed the Reporter

The following comes from Albert
Fellows of Boston, Mass:
81 have not received last weeks
Reporter. and so did not enjoy my
Sunday morning breakfast"
We are sorry that Mr.. Fellows did
not get our last issue and further re-
greet that he did not enjoy his break
fast last Sunday morning. On the
other hand we are glad that he misses
our publication to such degree.