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Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-11-16
Associated Industries Spokesman
Attacks State Department Of Labor

colors. He also handled the recent
attack with dignity and credit to his
department.
The truth of the matter is that the
president Of the State Federation Of
Labor was never consulted about the
safety standards, and saw them for
the first time during the public hear
ing Of the same at Olympia several
months ago. The standards proposed
indicated that a great deal of careful
thought and study had been given to
the subject by competent men, and
that many important improvements
had been brought about in the devel-
opment of safety methods for acci-
dent prevention. After a careful study
of the standards submitted the Labor
representatives present, after offering
several suggestions, that were accept
ed, voiced their approval Of the same.
Most Of the responsible employers
representatives precent, did likewise.
Mr.. Reynolds was one of the small
handful of employers representatives
who played the baby act, and walked
out Of the hearing when they found
the conference had not been dominat-
ed by their own selfish faction.
J. C. H. seems to be still shaking
his little rattle in the vain hope Of
frightening somebody.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-11-16
TEAPOT DOME OIL
SCANDAL REPORT

A senate committee has been raking
the Teapot Dome scandal over the
Goals.
Teapot Dome was first brought to
general public attention by the labor
press Of the United States with the
assistance of the International Labor
News Service, which is owned by the
labor press.
This issue, brought forward by the
labor press, was then found important
enough to warrant a senate investiga-
tion.
The daily press, which never got
very excited about the question didn't
do itself especially proud in reporting
the investigation.
For that matter, the investigators
didn't do themselves any too proud,
either. If there were reasons for
that. it is to be hoped they will be
discovered.
Anyhow, Harry Sinclair still has
Teapot Dome, his treasury still pros
pers and Standard Oil still sits in on
the divvy.
II you can get nice, kind govern
ment to give you the richest oil de-
posit In the country It certainly does
help to make life look rosy; and no
doubt Mr. Sinclair is having a delight
full time and everything.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-11-16
VOTERS ORGANIZING
FOR 1924 ELECTION

Political organization of farmers
and city workers is going ahead at a
lively pace these months. State by
state the Conference for Progressive
Political Action is perfecting its To-
cal organizations to be in good work
ing orderNfor the nationwide cam
paign In 1924.
Western states are getting into the
political game with the organization
Of local Conferences for Progressive
Political Action. Montana is now
organized and Wyoming and Utah are
following in its footsteps. Colorado
has appointed its organization COM
mittee and will soon call statewide
convention. California organized a
state conference, which has the en-
dorsement of the railroad brotherhood
and the State Federation of Labor
Nebraska has organized a state con-
ference, following the endorsement of
the State Federation of Labor. The
Michigan State Federation of Labor
endorsed the Progressive Voters
League during the past month. Or
ganized labor In Ohio will support
financially and morally the Conference
for Progressive Political Action, its
state federation having voted down
labor party proposal
Massachusetts, workers and farm
ers are about to organize a state con-
ference, the call having been sent out
to all those who do not represent or
advocate the principles of the Com
munist or Workers Party or any SIM
liar organization.
Indications so far point to a vigor-
Gus campaign by the organized pro-
ducers Of the country in the 1924 cleo
tins. Activity exceeding anything OF
the sort in past years gives promise
OF new era in politics. The main
thing is for labor to keep its forces
united and avoid a split into minor
factions The secret of political
achievement is the motto OF our revo-
lutionary forefathers - United we
stand, divided we fall"
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-11-16
STEEL TRUST HEAD
is POOR PROPHET

New York, Nov. 16.-Judge
Gary of the steel trust has
proven a flivver in predicting
the terrible things that would
happen under the S-hour day.
The judges predictions are
we'll known. They were both
extensive and calamitous. Since
then he nibbled at the S-hour
theory, to the extent of 80 per
cent, and he has now declared
a 25-cent dividend on the COM
mon stock Of his corporation.
While this dividend calls for
only $1,27O,O0O of the trusts
cash and investment holdings
of 1919, 100000 it's large enough
to call attention to the judges
fire-alarm views when he was
opposing the S-hour day.
The Wall Street Journal,
which also affected to be
frighten at the 8-hour day,
turns this flip-flop:
Either the switch to the g.
hour day was not as expensive
as generally supposed, or de-
livery Of steel to customers was
made at highter average prices
than estimated"
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-11-16
Estate Federation BuIIetln.)


J. C. H. Reynolds, spokesman for the
Associated Industries group at Spo-
kane. and a notorious labor hater, de-
livered one Of his periodical broad
sides at the hearing on Safety Stan
dards" held at Spokane last week,
when he charged that the safety stan
dards presented had been compiled
under the direction Of a certain labor
agitator representing the State FEEDER
alton Of Labor, and accused the Direc-
tor of Labor and Industry with play
ing politics.
Needless to say, Director Clifford
very creditably acquitted himself in
the pass at arms with the labor hater,
pointing out that no one outside Of
his department had anything to do
with the compilation of the proposed
safety standards.
The uncalled for attack was merely
a repetition Of a similar attack made
by the same forces during the session
of the last legislature, while the fight
was on to increase the awards under
the Workmen's Compensation Law.
when this group made a desperate
fight to prevent the enactment OF any
increases whatsoever. Mr.. Clifford
came out Of that contest with flying
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-11-16
TRADE COMMISSION
DESERVES CREDIT

The Federal Trade Commis-
sion deserves three cheers from
organized labor for camping on
the trail of manufacturers who
make misleading use Of the
union label.
The commission has just is
sued a complaint against three
Philadelphia clothing manufac-
turers for using the union label
on their products, despite the
fact that they do not employ
union workers. Such use Of the
union label. the commission
says, has a tendency to mis-
lead and deceive the purchasing
public and results in unfair ad-
vantage over competitors.
Organized labor will watch
with interest the commissions
action against the accused man-
ufacturers, who are to be given
a hearing In December That
union men and women will
root" for the commission in
its campaign against fraudulent
use Of the union label goes with
out saying.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-11-16
SEAT IS
TO Be CONTESTED

o. R. Hartwig, president of the Ore
gon State Federation of Labor for the
past seven years, is opposed for re-
election by G.. A. Won Schriltz, presi-
dent of the Portland Central Labor
Council. This is the first time in sew
eral years that there has been a con-
test for the presidential position.
Mr.. Hartwig is a member of Pain
ters Union of Portland, and Mr.. Won
Schriltz is a member of the Electrical
Workers Union and is a lineman by
trade. Both men have been very ac-
tive in labor circles and are we'll
known in the trade union movement.
The election is by referendum vote
OF all members of local unions affil-
lated with the state federation. Elec-
tion ballots were sent out last week
and the unions have 80 days in which
to vote and send the returns to fed
GRAFTON headquarters.
At the convention Of the Oregon
State Federation recently held in As
toria, a certain group favored the cleo
tion of the state officers In the con-
vention which resulted in lively de-
bate. The convention passed the is
sue to the members affiliated with the
state federation and they will vote on
this measure at the same time when
balloting for federation officers.
The next convention of the Oregon
State Federation Of Labor will be held
In Eugene. An invitation was extend
ed by the Eugene Chamber of Com
merce and by the state university, the
latter offering the facilities of the uni
versity for the accommodation of the
federation.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-11-16
TACOMA'S BUILDING
TRADES ON STRIKE
fstate EederatIon huIIetIn.l


The Tacoma Building Trades Coun-
Gil pulled the crews off several large
construction jobs last week over the
failure of the contractor to pay the
scale of $3.50 to building laborers. Mr..
Bonnell, one of the largest contractors
in Tacoma, had the contract on most
Of the jobs.
This is the first difficulty of seri-
Gus character that has been encoun-
tered for some time by the Tacoma
Building Trades Council, which has
been making rapid strides during the
past year, and bringing a great deal
OF success to most of its affiliated
unions.
Representatives of the council are
exerting every endeavor to bring about
an adjustment Of thecontroversy and
success in this connection is expected
almost any day.
The Tacoma Transfers are conduct
ng a winning fight against several non
union fuel firms, and are conducting
a vigorous campaign to demand the
button OF the Teamsters Union from
the drivers delivering coal to every
section of Tacoma.
The president of the State Fedora
tion of Labor was a visitor at their
meeting last week, and will go back
during the coming week and assist in
trying to straighten out some Of the
unfair concerns. He will also con-
fer with representatives Of the Build
ing Trades Council. He was forced to
return home because of a bad cold,
which laid him up for a couple Of
days.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-11-16

There are still, however. occasional
individuals who can't get away from
the low wage fallacy. This is recog-
nized by the Chicago Tribune, which
has been publishing a series Of full
page advertisements, In which 1t
makes the emphatic declaration that
high wages are better than cheap
labor" The slogan is reiterated in
every advertisement but is given spe-
cial emphasis in one of the series by
displaying it in large type over the
top of the page. The Tribune's atti-
tude is all the more significant, mas
much as it has never been noted for
its friendliness to organized labor and
the things for which organized labor
stands.
The Tribune shows no sympathy
with the view that labor is soldier
ing" ON the job and its quotes with
approval the following from one Of
its own writer's who uses the name Of
-Shrutator'':
Greater Production.
Physical production in this country
Is increasing at a rate that justifies
most of the wage levels, which were
considered abnormal in the post-arm-
istice BOOM Labor is producing more,
and is entitled to consume more, and
sure is consuming. Average produc-
tion of basic industries, including agr1-
culture, was 20 per cent greater in
kho Rtw.t oax1av. xaou4bo - thgs xaar
than in the same period of 1919, while
various employment tables and index
es seem to show that something like
3 per cent fewer workers are RESPONSE
BILE for this output"
The Tribune,s advertisements are
designed to convey to the business
world its Interpretation of business
conditions. The advertisements de-
clare that Business is as good as we
make it" and assert that unfounded
fear is at the back OF many business
troubles. One of these runfounded
fears is the bugaboo of high wages,
which the Tribune knocks out In the
following reply to a chronic pessi-
mist:
''Mr. Lugubrious Blue: Yes, my
firm is making money and so are most
Of the companies I am familiar with
but conditions are not sound. Look
at labor. 1t is drawing outrageous
wages. 1t must be deflated. Until
we get back to the good old pre-war
levels we can't have really enduring
prosperity
These 'doleful laments do not come
from the political demagogues who
want the wheat gambler subsidized.
The farmers friends demand higher
prices for grain and lower freight
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-11-16
IMMIGRATION LAW
OPENLY VIOLATED
QUESTION REASON
NOVEMBER JAM At ELLIS ISLAND
ExHAUsTs QUOTA OF MANY
FOREIGN NATIONS
Many Allowed to Enter Diseased or
Detective, and VIII BE Made
Public Charge, Claim.

What appears to be a violation Of
the immigration law was perpetrated
last week Monday when Secretary Of
Labor Davis issued an order permit
ting steamships In New York harbor
to land 1000 aliens In excess of the
November quota.
1t was given out that the aliens
we're landed ION parole" Once land
ed. of course, they scatter over the
country and can never be departed.
Among tn 1000 were 1857 immi-
grants, mostly British, aboard the
United States steamship Leviathan.
Cutting of the immigration knot"
Commissioner Curran at Ellis Island
explained, was done in the interest
of humanity.
Others did not hesitate to say that
1t looked more like being In the in
terest Of Judge Gary and General"
Atterbury.
Several nations, including the Brit
ish Isles, exhausted their annual quota
early in the rush on November 1, and
uhuoi IhO law dii ofcT lHo uunlDeT
allowed to land should be sent back
at the expense Of the steamship COM
panies which carried them to the
United States
Law ls Violated.
Under the 3 per cent annual quota
law, based on the census of 1910, i'm
migrants are permitted to come at the
rate Of 20 per cent a month until the
quota is exhausted. Many nations ex-
hausted this quota on November /,
Continued on Page Eighty
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-11-16
CHICAGO TRIBUNE JOINS UNION CHORUS
AGREES HIGH WAGES ARE ESSENTIAL

CHICAGO Nov 15Fierce opposition and denunciaon met
Federation Of Labor when first declared that high
wages better than cheap abobeer for the workers better
for the employers, better for the nation
Through the years organized labor has stood by its
sstng that high promote prosperity by maintaining and
increasing the consuming the people Labor has gradu
ally public opinion swing to it's stand until there
organizations individuals who have the fooness openly
to advocate low Sentiment in favor of high wages has
been growing through the but its growth in recent months
especially rapid business after business and
financial institution after financial institution endorsing the stand
of organized labor by pointing out how high keep the
wheels Of industry turning at full speed.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-11-16

rates but they also insist on higher
wages-certainly
"The man who glooms because
wages are high is occasionally the
hard-headed business man-the man.
ufacturer.
Wage Garner Is Buyer.
But who buys his products? The
millionaire jobber or the department
store owner with whom his biggest
contract is nader?
mo! Directly or indirectly, his ul-
innate consumer is the wage Garner.
OF the total volume of merchandise
the rich consume but little. Our whole
structure of farms and factories de-
pends upon the power of the masses
to buy.
China and Japan have hundreds Of
millions Of workers Jealous to labor
long hours for few cents day. Have
these nations prosperity?
"But let US not think that our high
wages are a cause of our prosperity,
They are mere symbol of our pro-
ductivity, which is the real cause. The
money in circulation per capita in the
U. s. has increased from $25 in 1898
CONTINUED on Page Eighty
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-11-16
DAD" YOUNG VISITS
HARBOR FRIENDS

c. o. (Dad) Young, veteran organ
izer of the American Federation of
Labor, arrived in Aberdeen yester-
day afternoon. He kind a "sneaked
in" so to speak, as no one was aware
that he was coming. dad" has
great many friends on the Harbor and
we are always glad to have him in
our midst.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-11-16

More news from the local unions Of
the Harbor would do much to make
the Labor Press more interesting.
Lend hand in making the Press a
bigger and better paper.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-11-16

of Aberdeen again decided in favor
of one-leaf type bridge, which is to
be built across the Wishkah river on
Wishkah street
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-11-16
VITAL QUESTIONS
|. FACING CONGRESS
WHEN IT CONvENES
PARTY WHIP HAS NO POWER
OVER MANY MEMBERS OF
HOUSE AND SENATE
Many Important Questions Must Be
Met; Taxes, Freight Rates SOL
dier Bonus, Child Labor.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.-Congress
convenes the first Monday in Decem-
Der and both houses will face stu
alton without parallel in the nations
history,
Today, many members of congress
boast OF their independence. The par
ty spirit is at its lowest ebb. Party
discipline, as formerly understood,
has practically disappeared, and
groups formed along economic lines
and sections will be a greater factor in
shaping legislation. These will re-
place the cabals and secret caucuses
that made their decisions effective
through the power of party discipline.
The party whip has lost its terror and
no longer is seen the so-called strong
man" who dominated either the house
or the senate.
With the absence of acknowledged
leaders" whose word was law, togeth-
er with resultant changes, comes un-
certainty as to issues and probable
aetion by congress. Added to this is
tnC BOPuldl CoI 4Au AOAt yCdl .
presidential elections.
Dominant Issues.
If the people had their way. the
high cost of living would be the domi-
nant issue, but this may be approached
through proposed railroad legislation
and relief from high taxes. The rail-
road executives are willing to 'let we'll
enough alone" but the farmers as well
as other citizens demand lower rates.
The railroad labor board will be OPP
posed by labor. Efforts to lower pres
ent valuations Of the roads will be
hotly contested by the owners.
The soldier bonus may pass this ses-
sion. Big business dislikes it as much
as ever but the coming election may
be factor in the issue.
Limiting the power Of the United
States supreme court will be urged.
and this will result In further enlight-
eminent of the people on the judiciary
Speaking generally, congress is d.
vided in three groups on this question:
The standpatters, who oppose any
change: Senator Borahs proposal to
require seven Of the nine justices to
favor invalidatlng an act Of congress,
instead of five, as now, and Senator
La Follette's proposal that eonstitu-
tional amendment enable congress, by
a two-third vote, to set aside decisions
of the supreme court when that body
declares law unconstitutional.
Child Labor.
The constitutional amendment which
would permit the regulation Of child
labor will be strongly urged. This
and other social and labor demands
CONTINUED on Page Six
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-11-16

Join the Red Cross, 1t is the friend
of the needy.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-11-16

Official Organ Of the Aber-
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??, 1923-11-16

CONTINUED on Page six)
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-11-16

The constitutional amendment which
would permit the regulation of child
labor will be strongly urged. This
and other social and labor demands
fEnnAln,,nd -, Do ~, Ola
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-03-15
AUTO LICENSE ARE READY

To all Mayors Justice Of the Peace
and Traffic officers. :
We are now ready ia supply all ap-
plirarts with 1923 registration plates
and the same Will be mailed from our
factory sr Grafton AS fast as applica-
lions are received.
After March Is, 1928 all persons OPP
Grating motor vehicles over the high.
way II this State must have displayed
thereon the 1873 plates. However. any
persons operating cars without the
proper plates displayed thereon. who
can produce receipt as evidence that
license plates have been applied for.
will be allowed TO operate upon said re-
ccipt for II period OF ten days, but all
persons operating cars without the pro-
per plates being displayed and being
displayed and being able to show q re-
cetpt that proper applica ton has been
made, will be arrested and prosecuted
according to law. After March %,
1923 nothing will be recognized but
1923 plates properly displayed.
All officers are urgently requested TO
forward this Office the name OF every
person found guilty OF operating 9 car
while under. the influence Of intoxicat-
ink liquors Along Nfths transcript from
the officers docket before whom said
offender wAS tried aud convicted. We
gill inlmedfztsfY revoke his license for
the remainder OF 'theScaIendar year.
West Virginia Statesaiond Commission
G.. T.. Hiner.
Commissioner,
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-03-15
FREED ITEMS

Mrs. Alvcretta Wilson ard Mrs
Floyd FOX has been poorly with the
hu for tho past week.
Mr.. Donald l.. Wilson OF Pennsboro.
was in this burg short time Tuesday
evening enrout to spencer, w. Va.
Quite q few peOpue around here are
putting ia orders for Ferd Cars now.
soon be time for them TO start again
and il will take Ford or something
that can hy TO travel these roads this
summer.
Roy +. Morrison and soa Trace
spent Thursday and Friday of last
week at Parkersburg.
Pheubsn Richards and his crew CT
ncn are building = rig on tie %. Il.
Sinner farm.
Seth Collins spent Saturday and
Sunday at Industry visiting his brother
William Collins.
Blain Morrison Is very III with flu
Rev. J. n Snyder closed his- rsyivsl
meeting on Lower Leading Creek With
very much OF u SUCCESS.
Nisses Ruth d. Freed and RmAs
Snyder Of yellow CreeA Spene i.u4:
At Freed.
Harley Terrell spent Saturday aud
Sunday with home folks.
Arthur Petty Left for Weston on last
TUESDAY where hC expects 40 gel a 10.
ia the oil field.
Re.sa Wilson and Jamie R!chaFyiS
were shopping here Monday afternoon.
Fred Fox. Casper Dye. Ae-l Snyder
Coda and Trosa harrison attended
singing st Hartley Sunday night.
Mrs. +. ". Collins and daughter Mrs.
Cerl II. Howard were Visiting Mrs.
Mary <. Wilson one day last week.
Jamie Richards. Edith G. Wilson
and Dollis and Babe Morrison we're
the sunday CUES: Of Mre. Opal l. Coil
inc
Mrs. VIII Ayers OF White Pine spent
2 few days recently with her daughter
Mrs. Mabel HaddoK.
Branson Holbert and DR.. Mont Freed
have been employed at the Hazel Atlas
glass factory At Clsrksburg the past
two weeks.
Forest J. and Charles Rogers Of Biz
Bend was visiting in this town sunday
afternoon.
Mrs. Bessie y. Collins OF Three Anle
run was shopping here Monday.
Arthur Collins has spent the past two
weeks with home folks At ParEerSburE
who have all been poorly with hu.
Miss kesS0 " hSou Nptht DNtuI -
and Sunday at ODDS Mills aud John
Hayhursts OF Industry.
Nr. Ben Hall OF Pennsboro. salestnsr
for Union Mdse. Co, at Parkersours
was calling on merchants here Thsrs
day OF last week
Clareth Sinner and Nelma fo1 81
tended the spelling "B" at Road Fork
ThurSdny night.
Six OF the Pennsboro boys pasSsc
through here Tuesday evening on foo
enroute for Spencer 20 The girls baske
hall game. They had corhe 30 mile'
J that evening and could stu run Ike
7 fox hounds.