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Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-03-30
WORKMENS C0MPENSAT ACT

their responsibility for the violation
Of lawful requirements" Instead Of
workers suing for damages, and jeon-
ardiZing their condensation, in case
Of violation of ''lawful requirements" !"
it is provided that additional compen-
sation from Is to so per cent of the
maximum compensation allowed by
law shall be awarded the injured
workers or the dependents by the
Industrial Commission of Ohio. I'm
der the new plan, no workers or their
dependents will ever lose their COM
pensation, as is now the case where
damage suits are lost by the workers.
This will also remove the chief argu-
ment Of the liability insurance com
panies against the Ohio law.
The committee representing Labor
has felt that the prime factor in in
dustry, from the workers standpoint,
should be safety. Keeping this in
mind the committee has insisted that
the Industrial Commission should
have available the necessary funds to
carr! on adequate safetv WORK. The
Cons itutional Amendment l)rovides
for I, contribution not to ey ,eed one
pei llluIH VI IHc dHlOuIJ Ol Tie pre-
miuns paid by employers yearly to
be u I'd for the investigation and pre-
ventica of accidents. This makes
avail bic each year for this work
suffi lent funds to bring about de-
sired results.
Since the introduction of these
propositions in the Legislature, cer-
tain damage-suit lawyers and repre-
sentatives of liability insurance COM
panies are engaged in tryino to be-
fuddle the members O. Organized
Labor as to the merits of the meas
ure above mentioned. The following
committee, which had part in the
prenaration of the bill and Constitu-
tional Amendment, feel the two pro-
posed measures will be exceedingly
beneficial to Labor if they become
Law and part of the Constitution of
Ohio.
Thos. J. Donnelly, Sec.-Treas. and
Legislative Agent 0. S. F. of L.; c.
j. Case, Sec.-Treas. State Building
Trades Council; j. w. Jockel, Sec.-
Treas. Ohio State Conference Of
Bricklayers and Masons; G. w. Saw
age, Sec. Treas. United Mine Workers
Of Ohio; Arnold Bill, Secretary State
Council of Carpenters.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-03-30
Little Band of Indians
Begs For State Help
(By Federated Press)

Sacramento, GAIA pitiful little
band of Indians-Diggers, Piutes
and Pit Rivers-has gathered here to
ask the rich state of California for
10 acres of barren land. "The fed
eral government will give us moth
ing" said the spokesman. "The
white men will not even let us sell
land. We live on acorns most of the
year. There is no work for our men
except for little while in the hay
ing season. Our children are born
without shelter or medical care.
There are only about 60 of US left,
all over Butte, Lassen, Modoc and
Plumas counties. All we want is 10
acres on which we can pitch our
tents, raise a little food and live un-
molested."
The five representative have
walked 250 miles over the snow-cov-
cred mountains to make their ap-
peal to the assembly. The land they
want is a desert tract east of Mt.
Lassen, where the cattlemen will not
"move them on" as they do now.
They think they can then raise
enough to eat by hunting and trap
ping.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-03-30
International Peace
Urged by ChurChmen

New York.-The federal council of
the churches Of Christ has associated
with other organizations in ma
tional campaign in the interest of in
ternational peace.
1t is intended to hold SO or more
meetings in cities and towns in the
vicinity Of New York. 1t is stated
that more than 1000 similar meet
ings will be held throughout the
United States and Canada. Parallel
with these meetings, clergymen and
laymen will hold conferences on the
same general subject. TIL organiza-
tions associated with the federal
council are: The church peace union,
the world alliance for international
friendship through the churches and
the world peace foundation of Bos-
ton.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-03-30

In conformity with the policy and
practice of the Indstrial Commission
of Ohio, number of meetings be-
tween representatives of employers
and employees were held in January
and February to consider amend
ments to the Workmen's Compensa-
tion Act improving the law and in
creasing the compensation, and to
formulate an amendment to the con-
stitution Of Ohio for the purpose Of
eliminating the so-called "open liza
bility" of the employers under the
Workmen's Compensation Law.
These meetings resulted in an
agreed bill and an agreed constiu-
tional amendment, which have been
introduced in the Legislature as II. B.
591-S. B. 231 and H. J. R. 4O-S. j.
r. %.
The agreed bill proposes to change
The Workmen's Compensation Law so
as to make it apply to employers of
three or more workmen, instead of
five or more, increases the maximum
death award from $4,000 to $4,000,
and increases the maximum weekly
compensation from $500 to $18.E
per week. The bill further increases
the compensation for partial disabil-
ity, as per the schedule in the law,
25 per cent.
The so-called "open liability" under
the Workmen's Compensation law
has always been the main pro- used
bv the liability insurance companies
to attack the law, and has been used
during each session of the LeQisla-
ture to gain support for bills intro
duced to permit these companies to
write Workmen's Compensation in
Ohio, and which bills have provided
that these companies could indem-
nifty employers for losses sustained
through damage suits for violation
of lawful requirement. On the other
hand, employers have opposed the
adoption Of safety codes because they
increased their liability to suits for
damages because Of these codes Gre
ating additional lawful require
ments." A proposed Constitutional
Amendment was agreed to by the
representatives Of Labor, eliminating
lawsuits for violation of lawful re-
quirement," after Labor was success
ful in providing in the proposed Con-
stitutional Amendment that employ
ers would not be permitted to evade
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-03-30
Thousands of Aliens
May Yet Come In

Washington-A total of 249,535
aliens entered the United States un-
der the 3% immigration restriction
law during the first eight months of
the current fiscal year, and 108,268
more may be admitted in the remain
ing four months, according to depart
ment of labor figures.
Approximately 3% of the immi-
grants are listed as belonging to the
professional class; 22% skilled work.
ers; 1870 common laborers; 22@6 mis-
cellaneous occupations, and 41% are
given as having mo occupation, y
women and children being included in
the latter group.
During January of this year 28,773
aliens were admitted, and 1892 de-
ported. Of these 1861 came from
Europe, 954 from Asia, 21 from
Africa, and 10000 from countries of
the western hemisphere.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-03-30
INHUMAN ACTS
INCREDIBLE DETAILS OF THE
THIRD DEGREE"
Horrible Cruelties Inflicted to ExtOrt
Confession From Man Who
Claims to be Innocent.
(By Federated Press)

Gary, Ind. = Incredible details Of
the police third degree by which
three union railroad shopmen were
tortured after the Aug. 20 Michigan
Central wreck near here, were re-
vealed in the trial of Charles Uselis,
one of the three who suffered at the
hands of the police.
Testimony indicated that faulty
equipment, probably sharp locomo-
tive flanges, caused the disaster in
which the engineer and fireman of
the flyer were killed.
Several witnesses, including Dep
uty Chas. Daugherty and the turn
key of the Crown Point count Jail,
described the physical condition of
the defendant, Charles Uselis, when
they examined him.
Hosmer, major in the medical
corps during the war and chief of
the surgical department in several
base hospitals, testified that he, in
the company of DR.. Olga Feinberg,
called at the Crown Point county
Jail to examine the defendant, Chas.
Uselis, who cried when requested to
undress and begged that he not be
beaten again.
Hosmer then described the condi-
tion he found Uselis in, consulting
an anatomical chart made during the
examination. He found his right eye
blackened, neck, ribs, arms, body and
head were badly bruised and blac--
and blue all over. Uselis could not
take deep breath due to the injuries
received, and his whole body was in
a terrible condition. Dried blood was
in his left ear. His testicles were
bruised and the exterior black and
blue. Hosmer testified that these
injuries could have been received
by blows from either a rubber hose,
blackjack, and fist blows or kicks.
The prosecution made no attempt
to disprove any of the testimony Civ
en- by six alibi witnesses who swore
to Uselis' whereabouts on the fatal
evening. Ralph Smith, Michigan
Central railroad attorney, in his
opening argument before the jury re-
marked that an alibi is ALWAYS easily
procured and that the jury need pay
no attention to it.
On the witness stand Capt. Quinn
admitted, under cross examination by
Attorney Paul Glazer for. the defense
that the Michigan Central railroad
offered $4,000 for a conviction.
Unable to reach verdict, the jury
trying the case has been discharged
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-03-30
Coal Cost Probe is
Ordered Stopped

Washington.-The federal trade
commission is permanently enjoined
by the supreme court of the district
of Columbia from attempting to Sc
cure cost prices or other information
from the Maynard coal company. I'm
der the law creating the commission
it is empowered to demand this in
formation from corporations engaged
in interstate commerce.
The court rules that the company
is not engaged in business, but that
it is engaged in production. Numer-
Gus decisions by the United States
supreme court are cited to sunnort
this view.
The supreme court of the District
of Columbia took the same position
in the case of a score of independ-
ent steel cmpanies, which have been
resisting the efforts Of the commits
sion to find production costs.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-03-30
Many Locomotives
Are Out of Order
(By Federated Press)

New York-Seventy percent of the
locomotives of the coal-carrying
railroads in the east-the hard boiled
roads which are waging a fight at
the expense of the public to destroy
the shop craft unions-are out of or
der.
This statement, according to Royal
S. Copeland, United States senator
elect, was made in letter to him
from the interstate commerce COM
mission. Copeland has rereated and
emphasized his charge that the coal
famine in the east, and the resultant
suffering and even deaths, is charge
able directly to the refusal of the
roads to make peace with their strik-
ing shop crafts workers.
GAS health commissioner of the
not make any charges until l had
thoroughly Investigated the facts.
Now | have the proof to show where
the responsibility lies. The railroads
are trying to make it appear that the
coal mine strike caused the coal
shortage. That claim is mere bunk.
| found that there is and has been a
great abundance of coal above
ground with thousands OF cars load
ed and held on the tracks. The cars
were not moved, and no attempt was
made to move them, because the
roads motive power is crippled by
their continued fight against the
shopmen.
81 wrote to President Harding, and
he replied that there was no doubt
the coal situation and the suffering
throughout the country has resulted
from the failure of certain roads to
carry the COAL"
"These railroads." Copeland de-
clared, shave no right under any cir
cumstances, to wage an economic
fight at the expense of the people
Here and now | warn them that un-
less they deal fairly with the public
they will be taken over by the gov
ernment."
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-03-30
Arizona Town Changed
By Jay ImpOrtations

Phoenix, Ariz.-The Atch' on, To-
peka & San Fe railroad is employing
japanese in an effort to break the
shop mems strike. In Winslow,
Navajo county, this former Ameri-
can community now has an Asiatic
atmosphere. Other corporations, it
is stated, will take their cue from
the Santa Fe, unless the people
awaken to this menace.
"Along with the great and varied
racial problems facing the people of
this state, there has now arrived
that of the greater menace-the
coolie JAP" says the Arizona Labor
Journal. SIN industrial war the COR
porations of Arizona may be expect
ed to push their advantage. Arizona
is face to face with the menace of
the Jap in industry. Next will come
the menace Of the Jap in trade And
it will follow swiftly and surely.
"The history of the Jan in Califor-
MIA is about to be repeated in Ari-
zona. So far, it is largely labor
problem, but it will soon be prob
lem for every man and woman of
white blood in Arizona to consider.
The Jap quickly graduates from the
labor ranks"
That some land owners have joined
the Jap-loving Santa Fe railroad is
indicated by a bill introduced in the
state legislature by Representative
Orme to repeal the Arizoa anti-alien
land law. Orme is one of the largest
land owners in Maricopa county. If
the land law is repealed he will have
much land to dispose of to Japs and
other Orientals who can live under
standards that would destroy white
men.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-03-30
Anti-UniOnists Fail.

Wheeling, w. Va.-The anti-union
policy of certain building contractors
in this city has collapsed. These bus
mess men evolved a theory that if
they signed no agreements, recog-
nized no trade unions or their wage
scale, the unions would disappear
The anti-union contractors discovered
that their scheme was faulty in but
one respect, and this was quite i'm
portant-the unionists refused to
work for them.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-03-30
Suspend Minimum Wage.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada = The
$14 minimum wage for women in so
far as it annlies to manufacturing
laundries ard retailing, has been sus-
pended until September 1. Wages
for experienced workers until that
time will be SIP week. The chair
man of the minimum wage board
says business is bad and that suspen-
sior will permit readjustment in the
various industries"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-03-30
School Attendance Grows.

Harrisburg, Pa. = Rigid enforce
ment of the compulsory school law
has brought 196,795 more children to
school in this state than two years
ago. The increase means that 4,00G
additional school teachers are being
employed.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-03-30
Many Jails Condemned.

Ossining, N. Y.-Twenty-nine jails,
seven of them in localities near New
York City, have been closed by the
state prison commission during the
last year because of their filthy and
unfit condition. The facts showing
the conditions of these Jails is set
forth in the commissions annual re-
iort to the legislature.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-03-30
Dye Houses Unfit.

Paterson, N. J.-One-half Of this
city's dye houses are unsanitary, ac
cording to city health officials. The
inspectors found dirty toilets and un-
healthy odors from the stuff used in
the dyeing and finishing of silk. The
escaping steam in these places often
hid the workmen
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-03-30
Government Ships Reduce Rates.

Sydney, New South Wales-As a
result of the Australian federal gov
ernment-owned steamship line reduc-
ing freights by $3.50 per ton, the
shipping combine has been forced to
do the same. The action of the gov
ernment-owned steamers has resulted
in the saving of millions of dollars
yearly to the people of Australia.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-03-30
Another Labor Bank.

Pittsburgh-Pit Pittsourgh's first la
bor bank, the Brotherhood Savings E.
Trust Co., with capital and surplus
of S137, 500, has been granted a state
charter and will open for business on
May /. The stock is held by local
labor unions and their members.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-03-30
Big Farm Mortgage Debt.

Washington-United States farms
were mortgaged for more than
$7,800,000,000, according to a depart
the 1920 census. The mortgage debt
amounted to more than 1880 Of the
total value of all farm lands.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-03-30
Unions Defer Action.

Fall River, Mass.-Another crisis
in the cotton textile industry in this
city has been averted temporarily.
Unions affiliated with the textile
> neil voted last night to defer until
April 20 action on the refusal of the
Cotton Manufacturers association to
grant wage increase of Is per cent.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-03-30
Oppose State Insurance.

New York TO take wormen's
compensation insurance out of the
hands of nrivate companies and make
it a state monopoly is contrary to
the spirit of Americas institutions"
according to resolution adopted by
the Civilian club Of this city.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-03-30
Regulate Hours for Women.

Trenton, N. "A bill just passed
+ the New Jersey Legislature, nrO-
hibiting the employment of women in
factories, bakeries and laundries
after 10 p. m. and before 6 a. M,
probably will be signed by Governor
Silzer. 1t becomes effective, if signed,
Dec. 81, 1924.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-03-30
Shop Men Walk Out.

Bloomington, Ill.-About 48 ma
chinists walked out of the local shops
of the Chicago & Alton 2aIroad VIXEN
they were asked to make repairs on
locomotives from roads on which the
shop crafts strike is still on. There
may be a general walkout if the COM
pany insists on this work being done.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-03-30
Clerks to Have Bank.

Cincinnati-The comptroller of cur
:ency has approved the application of
the Brotherhood of Railway and
Steamship CLERKS for a national bank
charter. The membership is being
solicited to subscribe 40 per cent of
capital stock. Fifty-one per cent
or complete control of the bank, will
be held by the organization as such.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-03-30
Sugar Robbers Busy.

New York-The American Sugar
Refining company reports an oper-
ating profit for 1922 of $10,083, 1892.
Large losses are reported because
business men repudiated contracts
when the sugar market went AGAINST
them.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-03-30
Profits Pile Up.

New York-Profits continue. to be
reported by industrial corporations.
The American Radiator company
made a net profit of S4,618,207 last
year, while a profit of $1,385,349 on
foreign subsidiaries is reported.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-03-30
WOrkwOmen's Club.

Seattle-Following closely on New
York's example, Seattle women are
planning to open clubrooms down
town for women in industry, which
will furnish social and recreational
center for girls living away from
home and for progressive women's
activities.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-03-30
AmalgamatiOn Endorsed.

Winnipeg, Man.-The convention
of Dist. 2, International Association
OF Machinists, comprising the whole
Of Canada, endorsed the amalgama-
tion of all the rail unions includin(
the running crafts as we'll as the
maintainance of way an6 equipment
unions.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-03-30
Rail Stock Dividend.

New York-The Louisville & Nash
vile railroad has declared a stock
dividend of 100000, or 6212 per
cent This will increase the outstand-
ing stock from $72,000,000 to $117,-
100000
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-03-30
What Labor Is Doing
Wage Increases and Progress Made
Throughout the Country
Pass 48-HOur Bill.

Providence, R. by vote of 70
to 21 the house of the state legisla-
ture passed the Lavender bill which
provides for a 48-hour working week
for women and children.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-03-30
Bakers Get Increase.

St. Louis-An average wage in
crease of So week for all classes of
bakers and the establishment of four
legal holidays during the year will be
demanded by Bakers Union No.
when the present contract with the
master bakers expire, April 80
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-03-30
Bakers May Strike.

Mexico City.-The bakery workers
have issued strike warning fixing a
time limit of ten days in which the
bosses will be given an opportunity to
live up to the provisions of an agree
ment made some month sago as a re-
suit of government arbitration on the
part of the governor of the federal
district.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-03-30
Tired of Convention.

Jefferson City, Mo.-The senate
has voted 81 to in favor Of putting
an end to the Missouri state consti-
tutional convention, which has cost
the state $500,000 and accomplished
practically nothing.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-03-30
General Labor Notes
Short Items Gathered For Benefit of
Hasty Readers
Labor Law Improved.

Seattle - Organized labor induced
the state legislature to improve the
compensation law, despite strong
opposition by federated employers.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-03-30
Stove MOunters Gain.

Detroit-Officers of the Stove
Mounters' International union report
continuous gains in wages and work
ing conditions throughout their s'lr-
isdiction
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-03-30
Printing Pressmen Gain.

MISUNDERSTANDING press as
sistants in this city have secured
wage increases that average 5A per
cent, through arbitration.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-03-30

Prosperity will come when men
watch their work instead of watching
the clock work.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-03-30

Spend your money with the mer-
chant who recognizes the Union Label
at it's full worth.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-03-30
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 men,
Der of the household.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-03-30
MIR. WORKINGMAN:

The Leader is your paper. It
publishes matter pertaining to your
life and welfare. 1t wants your
support. Your cause would be weak
without a labor paper to champion
it. Support The Leader.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-20
OF
THE FAMOUS

Here's quite a good story about
the Duke of York. 1t Is a story
of the days when he was one Of
those little boys who should be
seen and not heard-even royal
children, it appears. are not ex-
empt from nursery rules-and
was forgetting himself at a lunch
con with his grandfather, King
Edward 1t was King Edward
himself who pulled Albert up by
remarking:
Don't talk. my boy, until we
have finished lunch"
So Prince Albert pouted and
subsidized, and said no word.
When lunch was over King Ed
ward turned to him and asked:
Now, what is it you wanted
to say to me?"
1T doesn't matter, grandpa"
answered Albert, in a tone both
agcrieved4 and triumphant. II
was only going to tell you there
was a caterpillar in your salad,
but you've eaten It now"