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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-05
HANDICAP GOLF
TOURNEY FOURTH
At COUNTRY CLUB

A field of Is entered the Fourth of
July 1S-hole handicap tournament at
the Augusta Country Club links and
some creditable scores were registered.
H. H. Pierce Jr. was first low gross and
H. s. Woodman first low net. with Will
liam Glenn second and r. L. Wardwell
third. The summary:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-05
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Mrs. Dorothy Davidson left for De-
troit, Mich. Wednesday to visit her
husband. who is pupil in the Mich
igan State Auto School.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-05
Irene Castle Seeks Divorce

Paris, July 4-Irene Castle, the
American dancer, has commenced di-
vorce proceedings here against Cap
tain Robert Z. Tremaine of Ithaca,
\. Y. They were married in May,
1919.
The Connecticut labor news., 1923-11-24
Liberal Trend Waning Belief
 of Educator

St. Louis, Mo-, Nov. 24.-The 1ib- eral needs courage to keep the lamp of his faith alight, said Nicholas Murray Butler, president of Columbia University, New York, in a speech in this city. The speaker declared that the trend throughout the world is away from liberalism.
 Liberalism is a state of mind, rath- CT than fixed and definite creed. said Dr. Butler, and the historic basis on which 1t rests finds expression in the first 10 amendments to the constitu- tion of the United States. "Unhap- pily," he continued, "there have been and are liberal invasions of the field of civil liberty so marked out, some times under the forms of law itself. but while these have reused the lib- erals ire, they have not shaken his faith"
 Despite the provisions of the first amendment, Dr. Butler sees those who would exercise freely the relig- ion of their choice hunted and hound ed by hooded mobs, and those who would exercise only their right oi freedom of speech persecuted and hu- initiated while the nation looks on with san indifference which is temper ed sometimes with amusement and sometimes with contempt
 The educator disapproved the pres ent tendency of the public urging leg lslation to correct evils The liberal knows full well that in nine cases out of ten-yes, in oo cases out of 1oo- the evil and abuse will yield, not to force, not even to the force of law but only to the slower yet more rad lcal and complete cure of intellectual and moral education. Law can not be enforced. It must be observed, ' he said.
The Connecticut labor news., 1923-11-24
Road Again Censored
 By U. $. Labor Board

Chicago, Nov 24-Again has the Pennsylvania railroad been censured by the United States Railroad Labor Board
 The number of these censures has been lost sight of, as this corpora ton continues to dictate who shall represent it's employees and whom 1t shall receive as their representatives.
 The latest censure Is because the corporation refused to reinstate a car inspector A representative of the road acknowledged that was ignoring the boards order As justification for this procedure, the road presented it's usual defense-a denial of the boards jurisdiction. The board "con- demned the method pursued by the management"
 The Erie railroad was also cen sured for Its refusal to accept rulings by the board in several individual grievances. It has declared that the company ''is willful1y and knowingly persisting" in violations of six decis- ions of the board t'in contempt of the views expressed by the board in these decisions and in contravention of the public welfare"
The Connecticut labor news., 1923-11-24
UNION MEMBERS
 MUST TAKE VOTE
 BEFORE A STRIKE
Street Car Men Defeat Peculiar esolution-Radica1s Wanted
 Quick Action.

The recent convention of the Anal gamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employees of Amer ica defeated motion to amend the associations constitution so as to make it mandatory upon the interna- tional president or his deputy to call strikes without a strike vote of the union upon the refusal of employers oarbitrate controversies.
 Delegates favoring the amendment stated that the arbitration policy was used by employers against the bes. interests of the union. It was claimed that there is a psychological" time to pull a strike, and that advantages to the men are often lost due to arbi- tration negotiations.
 President Mahon opposed the amendment and ridiculed the idea of putting it upon an officer to de- clare a strike" He maintained that strikes should be voted by the mem bership, and that delays are not all ways disadvantageou to the best in terests of the members of the union.
The Connecticut labor news., 1923-11-24

Central Trades and Labor Council of New York City finances college for workers opened Nov. l.
The Connecticut labor news., 1923-11-24
Profits Break Record

New York, Nov. 24-Large gains in the profits of industrial corpora tions the past year are reported in Wall street The Studebaker Motor Company reports profits available for common dividends of over $1z,ooo,- 900. The National Biscuit Company's surplus is double what it was in the first nine months of last year.
 Ten industrial companies for the nine months ended September 30 have combined balance available for com mon dividends of $I64,53o,o7I, com pared with $oo,272,73o in the 1922 period. This is a gain of $74,267, ,24I, or 82 per cent.
 The American Locomotive Com pany will report record profits for the year 1923. The amount is placed at $I3,ooo, ,ooo. The previous record was little over $I2,ooo,ooo.
The Connecticut labor news., 1923-11-24
Election Day Sweep
 Made By Unionists

Allentown, Pa, Nov 23.-By elect ing nine candidates out of II indorsed, organized labor in this city has proved the value of the A. F. of L. non-partisan political system. Five of the successful candidates were on the democratic ticket and four on the re- publican. The count shows that the trade unionists wie1ded their lead pen cils most effectively. Their candidate for register of wills was defeated by only I45 votes out of 33,ooo cast. Their successful candidates are: May or of Allentown, one common pleas judge, district attorney, sheriff, re- corder of deeds, prothomotary, ana three school directors. The latter officials were picked out of field of nine, the wide-awake trade unionists, refusing to be confused by the usual methods of politicians.
 The workers movement was in charge of committee headed by Clarence J. Moser, secretary of the Central Trades and Labor Council. He is given much credit for his re- sourc rcefulness and cease1ess labors until the votes were counted. David Williams, editor of the Pennsylvania Labor Herald of this city, and vice president of the International Asso- citation of Machinists, was a factor in the success by presenting labor's views and it's purposes in straight from-the-shoulder manner.
The Connecticut labor news., 1923-11-24
Woman Stirs Hearing

New York, Nov All A. Taylor, counsel for the Erie railroad, declared that there is a labor shortage in the anthracite fields, but that is as far as he got at coal hearing being held by the interstate commerce commission.
 The witness retreated under show CT of questions by Mrs. Louis Reed We1zmiller, deputy market commits sioner of this city, who has just re turned from tour of the hard coal fields. The attorneys technical ad- visers deserted him and he retired in confusion, while even his associates laughed.
The Connecticut labor news., 1923-11-24

 AMERICAN PLAN" CLOAKS CONSPIRACY

San Francisco, Nov. 24.-Federal
 Judge Dooling has enjoined the
 Builders Exchange, the Industrial Association and two score other in dividuals and organizations from re- quiring any permit for the purchase | of materials or supplies coming to this city Tn interstate commerce. The defendants are enjoined from
 making, as condition of issuance of permit ,any regulation that will inter fere with the free movement of sup
 plies produced outside the state, or from attempting to prevent or dis courage any person outside the state from shipping goods to any person l within the state.
 The injunction Is the hardest wal lop this influential group of anti-union
 employers has yet received in their
 attempt to smash the building trades | unions.
 Judge Dooling's order is the cu1mi-
 nation of a long fight by the unionists to expose this conspiracy of business
 men who called their plot "the Amer lcan plan" After much agitation, the federal department of justice took charge of the prosecution. It was shownathat these so-called
 champions of liberty, together with
 banks, and other financial institutions,
 entered into conspiracy to limit the
 sale of building material to any one who employed union labor.
 Several contractors and building dealers made affidavit that they could not buy material because they were not part of the American plan" In timidating letters, written by William L. George, president of the San Fran cisco Builders Exchange, were. placed in the records. This anti-unionist or dered building material dealers and manufacturers, both within and with out California, not to sell to any firm or individual in this city unless they had permit from the builders ex- change.
 Attorneys for the department of justice proved that the industrial as sociation had put pressure enough on certain firms that they cancelled ord after which the industrial association reimbursed the dealers for their f. nancial losses
 The purpose of this conspiracy IS the destruction of organized labor, through the establishment of the American plan," or anti-union shop, declared Harry H. Atkinson, special assistant to the attorney general. To accomplish their purpose, the attor- ney held, federal law has been flag rantly violated" by the defendants
 The banks played an effective part !! in the union smashing policy by re- fusing credit to contractors or busl- ness men who showed any indepen- dence.
 The union smashers made the usual plea that their American plan" Is for "the protection of the public and the protection of labor"
 Their attorneys made no reference to the wrecked bushes men, the de Iayed building construction, the black listed workers and the hardships in the homes of these workers because 0 fthe city-wide attack on the build inp trades unions
The Connecticut labor news., 1923-11-24
A Directory of Our
 FRIENDS

In pursuance of the movement which has for it's purpose the urging of all work ing people to give their combined support to reputable concerns that have uniformly shown friendly attitude toward the cause of Labor, there will here be found direc- tory of enterprises which we feel can be conscientiously endorsed and which are, therefore, justly entitled to our good will and united cooperation.
 It does not necessarily follow that con- cerns which not here represented are unfriendly, nevertheless those listed on this page have demonstrated their friendliness in various ways and should have our SUD- port.
The Connecticut labor news., 1923-11-24
RESOLUTIONS OF COOPERATION

WHEREAS Labor's strongest asset is it's Purchasing Power, combined with a gen. eral application of Co-Operative, principles and
 WHEREAS the firms here represented are on record as having manifested their desire for cooperation with the working classes;
 THEREFORE, although it is not in- ferred that this list covers all firms fair to Labor, the concerns herein represented have shown their desire to cooperate with our membership and it is agreed that we will be guided by Consistency as our Prin- ciple and support in accordance with the established policy of our organization.
The Connecticut labor news., 1923-11-24

OLJI F1IEKO Besse Richey Company. 778-782 Chapel St. Dudley Clothes, 116 Church St. Hyman's, Inc, 1922 Church St. Johnson, J.. & Sons. 85-8o Church St. Outlet Clothing sCo., Congress Ave. Peoples Clothing Co.,, 5H Church St. \
The Connecticut labor news., 1923-11-24

SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES Merchants National Bank, State and Chapel Eta
The Connecticut labor news., 1923-11-24
CARPETS AND RUGS

BulIard's, 91-e7 Orange St. Chamberlain Go, The. 46-so Orange, and s7-91 Hali, w. B., 4ss-47o State St. Window Shade Company, 75-81 Orange St.
The Connecticut labor news., 1923-11-24
STOVE MOUNTERS UNITE.

Portland, Ore, Nov. 24.-Stove mounters in this city have organized and affiliated with the Stove Mount ers' International Union.
 Morrison, H., Nov. 24.-Organized stove mounters and employers at this place have adjusted differences and signed a new agreement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
DAILY BUSINESS EDITORIAL
Life Insurance Great Southern Business
 By RICHARD F. JOHNSTON

T industry field where the keenes come one growth well up that of enterprises with which the public familiar
 written by Robert Atlanta and reproduced in Record of life south graphically presented
 the total of life insurance in the south total the southern life companies carried only s27oooo or 66 cent of the total and of the paid
 different in 1921 1T later In that southern life companies had in force the southern states of insurance, increase over 1904 of 6358 cent
 Of the total collected from the people of the sou 1921 $2590OoOO0 southern life retained ESQ., 23 of the total This with the 4 $40 o0oOoO Not large, growing money at home
 Money for those things which people of the necessities So long the south offering life selfdefen forced to insure their lives with the ea the M M and experience had shown be right this southern began maining at home More of it will remain home from
 help The south had it's adcaps coming from the and they tended into field The south had accumulate surplus render them stable They forced to do lot of work conducted safe those of other sections
 In and another the south has
 nothing the way or any line longer merely longer sought or required The south stands why investing capital looks this before.
 July has and including the pugisc deliberately halted for that date gathered Iron and steel took sesta Buyers went out fishing and world enjoyed it's semi-annual hiatus.
 Watch them wake First and then eyes and realize that trendng toward from the longest As they their sleepy the business be done when the to be - - ~ ~ 0' "
 They will of the bskness of
 It well py the more wary and alert =
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
Condition Statement
 or l2 Reserue Banks

WASHINGTON. July 5.-combined re. sources and liabilities of the F federal reserve banks at the close of business July 8, were reported tonight by the fed erai reserve board as follows:
 Gold and gold certificates. sS26, ,442. 900. Gold settlement fund federal reserve board, sss1,5ss,o 900. Total gold held by banks, ssss,os6'ooo aodd with federal demption fund, s6s.67s. 900. Total gold reserved, a,os7.7os.ooo. Reserves other than gold, s7s;2oo,o 900. Total reserves GOO. Bills discounted, secured by United states government obligations, s477,063.- 00O Other bills discounted. 3t52,7S6. 000 Bills bought in open market. $19s,912, o00 Total bills on hand N.l2S,76l.o0o. United states bonds and notes, 3ss.7440o0. United States certificates of indebtedness. S4.- s67,o00. Municipal warrants $25Ooo. To-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
GVGAR MARKET

NEW YORK, July 5.-The raw sugar market was steadier in tone today. with offerings light. Demand also was light and no sales were reported. but 1t was rumored that .Cubas had sold at bSc cost and freight. equal to E.1ec for centrigu- gal Some Philippine Islands and Porto Ricos were offered the basis of 6h for Cubas, cost and freight, or 71Sc de- livered. ~
 Price changes in the raw sugar futures market were irregular. There were early advances of 2 to 10 points on covering and scattered commission house buying prompted by reports of a steadier market abroad, but the upturn met increased liquidation and a sharp setback followed. Stop loss orders were encountered on the break which carried active positions some to IS points below the close of Tues day. The selling seemed to be inspired by the poor demand in the spot market, but prices rallied again near the close on GOV ering and were finally points higher to net lower Closing: September, b.32c; December 4.s0c; March, S.Sbc; May, 3.91c.
 changed at 9.26c for fine granulated. There were moderate withdrawals on old contract, but new business was light Sec ond hand sugars were offered below liners list quotations
 There was sale of one lot of August in refined futures at 9.2oc, or points below the previous close.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
CHICAGO BUTTER MARKET

CHICAGO, July 5.-The tone of the butter market materially was firmer. Trading was more active, stocks bly not quite heavy and confidence moro general. There was some improvement in the quality of the receipts. but the sup plv of top scores was still far from bur densome and there was lighter supply of under grades. on which demand cen tered. The car market also was steady to firm and fairly active.
 Fresh butter: S2 score. s7Mc; el score, 36hc; 90 score, $50. 90 score, $40; ss score, 33c; s7 score. S2hc; SC score. s3c.
 Centralized car lots: % score, s6hc; s9 score 34hc; sS score. 8s9ashc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
FOREIGN BONDS GNI ALIAA

tai earning assets. s1,22S,477.Ooo. Bank premises. s62, ,S3o, 900 Five per cent re- dempton fund against federal reserve bank notes s193,00o. Uncollected items s64s,oS7ooo. All other resources s12,932,- 900. Total resources. $5.164, ,461,ooo.
 Liabilities: Capital paid .in s1os.5s4,- 900. Surplus. s21s, S6s. 900 Deposits: Gov serve account, s1,s31, 762 900. Other de- posits. s27,s37,ooo. Total deposits, s1,s74,- 1000. Federal reserve notes In actual circulation, s2.2s2054 900. Fedora 1 re- serve bank notes in circulation, net la- bility. si51S.ooo. Deferred availability items $562.19s.000. All other liabilities $16.4S7,00o. Total liabilities, S5,164,461-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
WEAANES ESS |S SEEN
 IN STOCK MARKET: REACH NE W LOWS
Bank 0f England Raises Its Money Rate To Four
 Per Cent ,
By WALTER E. BROWN, Editor New York Commercial By Leased Wire to The ASe-HeraIdf !

(By Leased Wire to The Age-HeraIde NEW YORK, July 5.-Considerable weakness was displayed throughout a large part of Thursdays session by all classes of stock, some of the sell- ing representing liquidation but more of 1t operations on the short side It was still merely technical market with the professionals taking advan- tage of the conditions of the moment as they happened to develop. During the forenoon some new low prices were established, particularly New York, New Haven and Hartfords which sold down to 9Ss, a new lows Sentiment was very generally bear- ish, which makes it a good time to buy stocks United States Steel sold down to S9A, which is considerably lower than it has any right to be. If one has surplus funds and the courage of his convictions, he will have an excellent opportunity to make money if he will buy stocks at present levels.
 Raise Money Rate.
 The important item in the news of the day was the announcement of the advance in the Bank of Eng land rate to per cent, from 3 per cent, where 1t has been practically begged for a year. There has been considerable criticism of the British financial institution because 1t has not taken this action before but, aa at times with our own federal re- serve board, the governors of the Bank of England have been obliged to face a variety of problems affect- ing any decision. There has been considerable depression in London because of the inability of the allied statesmen to make progress in tho settlement of those problems which are preventing the restoration of Europe's economic equilibrium. The threatened labor troubles have added to the difficulties with the unen. ployment problem ever in the fore> ground. It has been deemed inexpe- dient to raise the discount rate be- cause of the unwillingness to place any obstacles in the way of British business development.
 Money, however, does not recognize international boundaries and with the higher interest rates obtaina ble abroad funds have naturally had the tendency to flow out of the country with the inevitable result of a de- cline in sterling. In the course of events this condition had to@be cor- rected which could only be accom- plished by an advance in the bank rate The only effect to be felt here will be to increase the opportunities for American participation in foreign loans. Our own credit position i. unassailable by reason of our enor- nous gold supply and the potential credit available as a result.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
COTTON SEED OIL

NEW YORK, July 5.-short covering 27 points, after which pit offerings in- creased, due to favorable crops and weathers news from the south and re- action took place. Near months closed 9 to 10 points higher and forward posi- tions lower. to ? net higher. Sales, l.2oo barrels; crude 90 asked: prime summer yellow spot, 1o.46311c; July 10.45c: Sep tember. 1o47c; December, s.62o. all bid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
EoREIGN EXCHANGE

NEW YORK, July 5--Foreign exchange easy, Quotations Gin cents) Great Brit ain. demand 4.55 15-16. cables 4.55 3-16. so-day bills on banks, 4;5s; France de 4.Sa; Belgium, 4.92h, 4.93; Germany, .ooo5h. .o0o5ss. Holland. S92o S92s; Norway, 16.97; Sweden, 2641; Denmark, 1TI7; Switzerland, 17.29; Spain, l42o {; Greece, 2.s2; Poland, .000S Czechoslo- yakia, 800; Argentina. S5.O0, Brazil, 1063: Montreal, 97ss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
Slump Badly At Opning FoLoued Brisk Closing Ra
NEW YORK BONDS
nd Miscellaneous

NEW YORK, July s.-Followins are todays high, low and closing prices of bonds on the New York Stock Exchange, and the total sales of each bond:
 RaIlMaY and Miscellnneona
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06

900. Ratio of total reserves to deposit and federal reserve note liabilities combined TAI per cent. Contingent liability on bills purchaser for foreign correspondents, s33,- SIS. .0O0 -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
Little Market Flashes

PARIS. July 5.-The financial edition of L'1nformation characterizes the state. ment of the Bank of France issued today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
BOND MARKET
UNITED STATES BONDS In- EX-.I, r--I,--AN

Readers should note that Liberty bends are quoted in dollars and thirty seconds of dollars instead of dollars and cents. The fractions are designated by giving the numerator only.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
NEW YORK CURB
Ihdustrlals

NEW YORK. July 5.-Fellewins Is the official list of transactions on the New York Curb Exchange. giving all stocks and bonds traded In
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
NEW YORK STOCKS

NEW YORK, July 5.-Followlns are today's sales, high, low and closing prices of stocks listed on the New York Stock Exchangei
 Ga1a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06

revenue freight exceeded the million mark for the fourth time this year for the week ending June 23. The total was LOOP TAO cars. an increase of 227,293 over the cor. responding week in 1921.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06

as unfavorable, showing nearly one billion francs Cs72.64s,0o0) increase in circulation and an increase of 500 100000 francs in advances to the state. It explains how ever that this showing is in consequence of six-month period when heavy needs were felt.
 BUCHAREST, July 5.-The bank dis count rate was raised from 12 to IS per cent today.
 NEW YORK. July 5.-Car loadings of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-06
EAST ST. LOUIS. H., July 5.--Horse and mules steady. Transactions light.

! EAST ST. LOUIS. H.. July 5.-Cattle: Receipts 5000: beef steers and cows. strong; Texas steers, strong to 25c hisher fight vealers, 25c higher; other classes Texans, s5.26q7; light yearlings, s9.25@ io.25; cows, t4.75@5.75i canners, s2.15; bologna bulls. s4.50@S.
 Sheen: Receipts, 5000; 25c to 50c highe~ on lambs: spots. 75c higher, one load sI526; bulk. s14.75q15; culls, s7.5o; few, Ss; sheep, unchanged; bulk, light fat ewes. S6.b0; heavies, $3.50
 Hogs: Receipts, 12ooO; active; 4oc. to I6c higher one load sS out of line; practical top. S7.9O; bulk, good light and medium weight, S7.75 Q 7.S5; heavy butch CTS. $7.65Q7: pigs, mostly 25c higher; bulk, 110 to 130-pound averages, 7@7.50; packer sows, 25c higher; bulk, S6.