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The Connecticut labor news., 1923-08-25
INDUSTRY AGAIN
 IS SLACKENINC UP IN NEW ENGLAND
Reduced Working Hours and Cur tailed Help in Factory
 Lines.

Boston, Aug. 25-A slackening Tn some branches of industrial activity during the last month IS noted in a report made public this week at the New England district headquarters of the Industrial Survey of the Federal Department of Labor. The shortage of farm labor continued and housing conditions are generally inadequate. The-report follows in part:
 Massachusetts = Practically all plants are operating, but with reduced forces and working hours. Shortage of mechanics in the metal trades. Some cotton and wooden mills are on part-time basis, thus causing a sur plus of workers in these lines.
 Large building operations under way keep available tradesmen em- ployed.
 Rhode Island-Very little unem- ploymeT1t evident in this state, though the cotton and silk industries curtail- ed operations during the past month. While all mills are operating, most of them are on a reduced hour per week schedule Surplus of machinists in some sections Building operations active, employing all available local tradesmen.
 Connecticut-All plants are running in this state, but show decreased em- ployment. Certain departments of the metal and rubber plants are work ing overtime. Building trades active, affording work for large numbers.
The Connecticut labor news., 1923-08-25
LANDS DENOUNCES
 SEN. BROOKHART
Speaking to Legion, He Deplores De
 fense of the Russian Soviets.

Mason City, Ia, Aug. 25.-Senator Smith w Brookhart and Soviet Rus sia were scored by former Judge enesaw Mountain Landis, baseball commissioner, in speech before the American Legion state convention be- ing held here.
 Landis declared it is lamentable that Iowa "has an orator and states man so-called, who is now telling about the wonders of the Soviet gov ernment and choking it down the peoples throats."
 Would you recognize a man who extended his right hand and in his left carried an automatic to shoot you down when your back was turned?" Landis asked in speaking of Russian recognition. The corner stone of the soviet government revolution"
The Connecticut labor news., 1923-08-25
CONTROL OF TYPOGRAPHICAL
 JOURNAL TO BE UNCHANGED

Atlanta, Ga, Aug. 25.-A resolu- tion providing that control and editor ship of the Typographical Journal, official organ of the International Typographical Union, be placed under the direction of the entire executive council of the international organiza- ton, was defeated by an overwhe1m- ing vote of the convention of that organization.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-10-06
COOLIDGE &c s
EQUAL RIGHTS
Petition
coIored Delegates Received at
White House to Offer Plea
for Race.

A petition from colored citizens
for Federal promotion Of equal
rights was presented to President
Coolidge today by a committee from
the National Equal-rights League"
Of America.
The delegates asked the Presi-
dents support for the Dyer Anti
Lynching law; abolition Of the Jim
Crow laws in Southern States; abol-
tshment Of segregation laws in the
executive departments in Washing
ton; refusal to recognize the Repub-
lie Of Mexico until Mexico shall re-
peal its laws discriminating against
colored immigration; pardon Of sew
enty colored soldiers now in prison
at Leavenworth penitentiary.
The delegation was headed by
Morris w. Spencer, Delaware, VII
liam Monroe Cotter, Boston, and the
Rev. e. s. Hartman, New York.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-10-06
P|VCHOT' 5 D RY
EDICT BRINGS
RESUL rs
Philadelphia. Saloons Weaken
In Face Of Threat That U. S.
Will Prosecute.

Philadelphia, Oct. 6.-overawed
by the inJunctions obtained by Gov.
ernor Pinchot closing number of
upstate saloons, the thirst en-
poriums here are commencing to
weaken in their defiant attitude
toward the drastic forty-eight.ho
closing notice served on them, It
became known today.
Announcement from Washington
that criminal action would be in.
stituted against the refractory. ones
is having an effect, and today a
number Of the smaller saloons are
closed. In the central part OF the
city, however, the chief liquid dis
pensaries are doing a rushing bust
ness, secure in the assurance of
their counsel that the move to close
them is illegal and should be
ignored.
A member of the Federal district
attornav's staff here has expressed
the opinion that it may require
four years to actually close the
saloons in view of the long period
Of litigation necessary.
At the headquarters Of the Retail
LIQUOR Association here 1t was In
dicated that the governors forces
would be required to prQxe COLI.
clusively that liquor ;s being sold
in every instance where the closing
order has been ordered.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-10-06
NEE I
To Be STAGED
INCAP|TAL

Major J. Franklin Bell, Engineer
Commissioner, today was named
chairman Of committee to arrange
for the staging of a national play
ground athletic meet in Washington
the first week in September 1924.
Teams of ten to fifteen boys and
girls from every State in the Union
will come to Washington to take
part in the various athletic con-
tests.
Richard Tennyson, vice chairman
Vt the committee, who Is director Of
the boys activities in the District
fairgrounds, leaves for Springf oh.
ILL.,, tomorrow to attend a national
convention of playground super
visOrs. At this convention, he will
invite the various supervisors TO
send teams to the national athletic
meet.
The athletic meet is Fang staged
inder the auspices of the National
Playground Athletic Meet Fedora
ton.
The local committee comprises:
Major Bell, chairman; Mr.. Tenny-
son, vice chairman; G. Logan
Payne, Rudolph Kaufman, Earle
e. Martin, Michael Flynn, Avery
c. Marks, jr. Edward B. Mclean,
Arthur D: Marks Crandall Mackey
and Harry Almond.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-10-06
BUSES FAVORED
BY RANDLE.
HEIGHTS
Citizens VIII Meet Monday
Night to Enforce Ruling BY
the Utilities Commission.

A special meeting OF the RandIe
Heights Citizens Association has
been called for Monday night at s
o'clock. the meeting to be held In
the Community Church, Minnesota
avenue and MaynOr road.
The executive COMMITTEES an.
nounces that the purpose uf the
meeting Ia to consolidate opposition
to the efforts Of the East wash.
ington Heights Railway Company
20 continue 1t operation of the
sdinky'' cars.
The Utilities Commission recently
ordered the company to put twtdve
buses on the line In lieu Of the an
tfquated cars now in use. The
company was given until October
to make the change.
This, however, has not been done.
the citizens association points out,
and plans gill be formulated to
call on the commission to enforce
the alternate plan, which provided
that IL the East Washington
Heights Railway Company did not
put the buses in service, that the
Capital Traction Company might
put competing buses In service.
The citizenry Of Randle Heights
declare that they want the Capt.
tai Traction to have the buses
under its operation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-10-06
Secessi0njst Leader
Sees Rhine Republic
Certain By Christmas

international News Service.

DUSSELDORF. Oct. "a Rhen.
pa republic, independent of the
balance of Germany and contain
Ing most OF the nation's coal and
factories, lis certain by Christmas -
recording to g prediction made to
International News Service today
by Herr Matthes. leader Of the
beeessionists.
The interview was obtained un-
Per most dramatic circumstances.
t took place In q small restaurant.
4atthes opened the talk by whis-
boring:
Ever on Guard.
Listen to me before you ask any
questions. Sit tight. Talk low.
Watch everybody coming in. Tip
me of IL anyone makes g. move to-
ward me. If the fireworks start
lust duck under the table and shoot
Jour questions up to me-"
The reporter nervously lifted the
edge OF the tablecloth' to see IL there
Has room for him underneath.
Matthes right hand was clutching
huge revolver In his lap. Every
time q stranger came in there was
significant click from the region
II the Germans right hand. This
Was the setting while the instigator
Pf last Sundays bloody riots told
bis aims and plans.
"A Rhenish republic is certain by
Christmas" said Matthes. I'VE
haye got everything ready. There
gtl be q provisional government of
len persons, two Of whom will have
Executive powers. The frontiers
yin extend from the Dutch border
kn the north down TO the Bavarian
Ra1attnate In the south, including
NE Palattnate. On the eastern side
pc win take in Dortmund, Elberfeld
knd Barmen. On the southeast our
ines will extend as FAR as the lower
Main river. The total population
viii be $1,000, 900, slightly less than
ene-fourth the total population OF the
tate.
I'VE viii export our goods via
Holland and Belgium, not through
hamburg and Bremen. The ad.
Illustration will be entirely in the
lands Of Rhinelanders. Neither the
russians nor the French will have
nything to say.
Would Prevent War.
I'VE are good Germans. Woe to
he. French or German industriaIists
they think they can dominate us.
We are for unconditional payment
Z reparations. our share being de.
ermined by the amount we can
hy. according to our capacity for
PRODUCTION. II we do not establish
his Rhenish Independent state
hortly there will be a combined
terman-Russisn war Of revenge
lgaInst France. II we take the
tuhr and Rhineland from Prussia
Re deprive Prussia of her chief
eservoir and arsenal and thus
hake q war OF revenge impossible. u
Matthes is smooth shaven, alert
nd quick witted. His is the
FpicAl face Of mass leader. He
what sport writer's would call q
tough egg" incidentally he used
b be prizefighter,
From sources other than Matthes
was learned that Rhenish pro.
1sional government would consist
six men-two of academic edu.
alton, two from the middle class
nd two workers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-10-06
Today'sOfficial
Laurel Entries
FIRST RACE.
SECOND RACE.

Observation-Disclosures, Sea Tag
and Royal Charlie.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-10-06
BIG ADVANCE IN
POSTOFF|CE
RATINGS
Maryland and Virginia Get
Share Of 32s Placed in
Presidential List.

In the second greatest increase
Of its kind in the entire history
OF the United States postal service,
3S2 fourth-class postoffices in the
United States and its insular pos
sessions were today advanced to the
Presidential class.
Only once before has this number
or advances been recorded and on
this occasion 1t was due to a law
reducing the amount Of annual re-
ceipts required for the Presidential
grade from $1,000 to $1,000 a year.
Due to this $500 reduction in the
qualification 500 offices were
changed, in April 1921.
Never before has so extensive a
change been brought about through
increases in postal business. The
advances came as a result Of in
creased postal business during. the
fiscal year ending June 80.
Six offices in Maryland and ten
in Virginia are affected by the
change. In each Of these cases the
change from fourth to Presidential
class carries with II q substantial
increase in salary for the postmas-
ter.
The Maryland offices advanced,
with the new salary Of the post
masters, follow: Glenarm, $1,000;
Hebron, $1,000; Marydel, $1,000:
Mechanicsville, $1,000; Westover.
$1,000; Wizards. $1,000.
Virginia offices advanced are
Andover. $1.10O; Buckner, $1,000;
Concord Depot, $1.1O0; Druryville.
81 900; Highland Springs, $1,000;
Mcclure, $1,000; Shipman, $1,000:
woodford, $1,000; Weems, $1,000:
and Whaleyville, $1,000.
The advances are in line with al.
ditions to the postal force OF 6,70O
clerks, carriers and laborers made
this week by the denartment
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-10-06
Crazed Prisoner Fires
Jail; Battles With
Policemen.

EASTON, Nd, Oct. "a
crazed negro battled two police
men and a deputy sheriff here
when they attempted to extin-
guish q blaze he had kindled
in pile Of mattresses in the
cellroom of Easton jail, where
he was held prisoner.
They overpowered the negro
in the dense smoke while
flames ate their way toward
the upper floor where q woman
and four children slept, ignor-
ant of their peril.
The negro, William Coxen,
later was transferred to the
Brownsville Insane Asylum.
The blaze was discovered
after midnight by police and
the battle followed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-10-06
WEBB PROBE To
CONTINUE
MONDAY
ToxicoIogist, Who Made Post
Mortem Examination, Will
Be Principal Witness.
international News Service.

NEW YORK, Oct. a., While
authorities regard 1t as extremely
doubtful II indictments will be re-
turned against anyone In connec-
ton with the death of Mrs. Ger
trude German Webb, the middle
aged and wealthy bride Of Charles
II. Webb, broker, the grand jury
investigation into the case will be
continued on Monday, it was an
nounced today.
Doctors and nurses, relatives and
friends Of the dead woman, who
visited or communicated with her
during her last days at the fash
ionable Westchester Country Club
where she died, will be summoned
to tell what they know of the case
when the grand jury convenes
again on Monday.
Charges Still Fly.
Charge and counter.charge con-
tinued to fly thick and fast today
between the opposing sides that
are lining up for q fight for the
dead woman's 100000 estate.
DIR. VIM. j. Meyer, the attend
sign death certificate first
Od6AI elOO0b LnS Sdlu
today that medical skill was baffled
by the presence Of the bichloride
of mercury poisoning in his pa
TENTS system. He had virtually
cured Mrs. Webb Of pneumonia, he
said.
Denies Doctors Claim.
This was denied by the broker
husband. Charles II. Webb. who
asserted his wife was in terrible
condition" on the few times he
was permitted in the sick room.
DIR. A. o. Gettler, the toxicol-
ogist, who examined Mrs. Webb 8
vital organs. will be Mondays
principal witness before the grand
jury. He will report the finding
of mercurial poisoning in her sys-
tenn, but not in sufficient guam.
titles to have caused death.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-10-06
FINANCIAL ADVERTISING
IS SUBJECT At AID CLUB

Bankers and advertisers Of Wash.
ington will discuss Jointly financial
advertising at tho weekly luncheon
meeting of the Washington Adver-
Using Club in the club next Wednes-
day.
The discussion is to be led by II.
r. Holtze. jr., of the Planters Ma
tional Bank. Richmond, Va. Hottie
Is vice president of the Financial AID.
vertisers' Association. former presi-
dent of the Richmond Advertising
Club, and is known as an authority
in his field.
He has a wide circle Of acquaint.
ances in financial and advertising
circles here.
Development of a Banks De-
posits" will be his subject. W. H.
Wagner will preside.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-10-06
CAPITAL To GET
Z Bis POSTAL
STATIONS
Financial Branches in Depart
ment Stores Are to Be of
Largest Type.

One OF the most substantial and
imp brtant postal extensions in the
recent history of Washington will
be made this month following the
issuing today OF orders by Post
master William Mooney for the
establishment here Of two Of the
largest financial postal stations in
the country.
These stations, to be known a.
the Seventh Street Station" and
the &c Street Station" win be
opened for service before Novem'
Der /, according to the plans.
The G Street Station will be the
largest Of the two and win be one
OF the most important postal sta
tions Of the purely financial" type
in the country.
This station will be installed in
the big Woodward & Lothrop de.
partment store. 1t will occrpy 500
square feet space on the main floor
at the G street entrance.
All Services IRcluded.
The G Street Station VIII have a
staff of three Of the most ex-
perienced workers in the local
service, Postmaster Mooney an
nounced. The office will be in
charge of Arthur Dean. who viii, be
assisted by r. L. Bailey and John
Stoner.
Every class Of service win he
rendered at this office, including
reg stratI.n, parcels post, money
order and insurance. rhe office is
designed TO serve the business Sec
ton of the city which is not
adequately covered by the office at
Fourte enth and H streets and the
station ir the Postoefice Depart
ment building.
The Seventh Street Station will
be located in Goldenberg's, at Sew.
enth and K streets northwest. This
station, covering 800 square feet of
space, will also render full service
in every department Of postal activ.
ity. It will be in charge Of H. T.
McEwen, assisted by Miss Helen
Reagan.
This station will replace the pres
ent station in Berberich's Shoe
Store, at 1117 Seventh street north.
west, which will be abandoned.
1t will serve the section of the
city centertng on Mount Vernon
square.
According to present plans the G.
street station will be completed by
October 20 and the Seventh street
station on or soon after October IS.
Both stations will be built by the
department stores in which they
are located, which will install
counters, partitions, windows, racks
and equipment. The stations will
then be turned over to the Post
office Department and will be i'm
mediately put into operation.
The stations will occupy the full
status of the main postal station
except that no carrier service will
operate from them
Establishment of these stations is
in line with the policy of Post.
master Mooney to provide the full.
est possible service for shoppers
and the general public in the down
town section of the city and the
provision of more convenient facI1i-
ties to speed up the handling of
the mails.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-10-06
D. c. Man ANTS
IN Al EXAVDRA
COURT
w. T. Sheppard Held for Grand
Jury Action on Prohibi-
tion Charge.

: ALEXANDRIA, Va, Oct. Cdr.
w. T. Sheppard, forty.nine years
old, Of S06h street northwest
Washington. ID. c., tainted In police
court this morning when he was
held by Judge Frederick O.. DuvaH
under $3.50 bond for the action of
the grand jury on the. charge Of
violating the prohibition law.
Shephard was arrested this morn.
ink at 4 O'Clock by Sergeant Camp
bell, along with Herbert Charles
Gallon, 944 Virginia avenue; A. J.
Mcfarland, 3OS Thirteenth street
street northwest, and Frederick Al.
McGrath. ass FL street southwest, as
hey were getting out of an auto
mobile at the corner Of Columbus
and Washington streets. Sergeant
Campbell testified that all four Of
the men had had something. to drink
and that Sheppard staggered when
he was taken IN the police station.
The police state that bottle con.
tanning a half pint Of corn whiskey
was found in the front seat of the
car. All four of the men denied
any knowledge If the bottle. Shep-
hard testified that he had drink
or two before they started on the
ride from Washington. The charges
against the other three men were
dismissed. The automobile which
The men were riding in belongs 70
SHEPPARD and is being held to await
the action Of the grand jury.
The board of directors OF the
Chamber 0f Commerce win hold the
first regular meeting of the fall in
the rooms of the organization Mon
day afternoon at $3.50 o'clock.
The Retail Merchants Bureau
have postponed their meeting from
Wednesday, October 10, until work
on the Greater Alexandria trade ex-
hibit, which will be held October
8, 10. and IL, and Is, II, and Is.
has been completed.
The regular monthly meeting Of
the board of directors Of the Young
Mems Christian Association VIII be
held in the temporary headquarters
Of the association Tuesday evening
at o'clock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-10-06
CONTINUED from First Page.)

CONTINUED from First Page)
ference at Dusseldorf with General
Oegoutte, commander of the French
army OF occupation in the Ruhr
Two issues were discussed.
s1-COnditions under which Der
man workmen ia the Ruhr should
return TO work;
S-The manner OF carrying out
reparations payments In kind.
Other Germans attending the con-
ference were Herr Felzen, director
OF Prussian state owned mines
Herr Wogler, director Of the
Deutsch Luxembourg Bank, and
Herr KlocIsner. president Of the
Klockner COnsortium.
French foreign office officials ex-
pressed establishment today over
the angry, displeased tone adopted
by Lord Curzon, British foreign
secretary, In his speech yesterday.
Lord Curzon had declared that the
breakup OF Germany was at hand.
t1iD tone was absolutely contrary to
the mild and conciliatory attitude
adopted toward France by Premier
Stanley Baldwin.
Foreign office officials recalled
that in his recent interview with
premier was most cordial saying
that England had the utmost con-
ndence In France and that the
PREPARATIONS problem could not be
solved without Anglo-French CO.
operation.
The general opinion In French
government circles is that the
speech was intended for home con-
sumption. However. It gave the
French an unpleasant sensation
and Its reception here was hostile.
Officials described II as q "cold
shower" after the warmth of Bald.
wins visit. They qualified this by
explaining that Lord Curzon,s pub
He speeches were almost always
unpleasant In tone.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-10-06
FLYING RECORDS
DUE TODAY At
ST.LOU|S
Rival Stars of Army and Navy
Expect to Make Fastest
Speed Ever Known.

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 6.-Seven human
meteors will streak through space
today at speeds near the 3O0-mile
, an hour mark, when rival air
kings OF the army and navy take
off at p. m. in the worlds fastest
air contest-the Pulitzer trophy
race-the outstanding and final
event Of the international air
races. The promised spectacle OF
faster speed than any living crea-
ture has made Before was expected
to attract 100000 spectators.
II The navy will make q formidable
bid for the Pulitzer trophy with
four of the worlds speediest planes.
In unofficial trials, two OF these
planes roared through the sky at a
speed of 266 miles an hour.
Takes Two Events.
The army with two feathers
already in it's cap, the Liberty En-
CINE Builders trophy and the st.
Louis Merchants Exchange trophy,
was confident that one Of the three
army entries would bring home the
bacon.
The race will be over distance
of 200 kilometers (l24.27 miles,
four laps ~of the course. In add.
ton to the trophy, $4,000 will be
awarded the winner. Second prize
will be $1,000 and third, $500.
The entries are:
Navy: Wright fighter: motor,
Wright T-3. 700 horsepower. Pilot
Lieut.. 8. w. Galloway, OF Bis
Navy: CNarine Corps: Wright
fighter; motor. Wright SO, 700
horsepower; Pilot Lieut.. l.. III.
Sanderson NJ Shelton, Wash.
Navy: R-2-C-1: motor, CD-12, 400
horsepower; Pilot Lieut.. II. j.
Brown, Of Providence, r. /.
Three Heats On Program.
Navy: R-2-C-1; motor CD.12, 400
horsepower; Pilot Lieut.. A. J. VII
liams, jr., Of New York former
Giant playerl.
Army: Verville-Sperry, motor CD
IL. 400 horsepower; Pilot Lieut.. AL.
exander Pearson. jr.. Sterling, Kan.
Army: Curtiss racVr. motor CD.12,
400 horsepower; Pilot Lieut.. Walter
Miller, Of Lawrence, Mass.
Army: Curtiss racer: motor CD-12.
$50 horsepower; Pilot Lieut.. John
ID. Corkille, Chicago.
The Pulitzer speed classic win be
run In three heats.
Lieut.. Corkell In q Curtiss race.
and Lieut.. Sauderson in q Wright
fighter. all in the first heat.
When they conclude, Lieut.. Al.
exander Pearson and Lieutenant
w Hams viii start. Lieutenant
Galloway, Lieutenant Brown and
Lieutenant Miller will compete in
the third heat. Each heat is ex-
pected to take forty minutes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-10-06
COOLIDGE RESUMES
TRIPS ON MAYFL OVER

President Coolidge will resume
Saturday afternoon trips on the
Mayflower this afternoon. With
Mrs. Coolidge he will make a short
voyage down the Potomac.
The pressure of official business
has been so great for the past
two Saturdays that he has been
unable to avail himself of the
presidential craft. With autumn
advancing, he will probably make
weekend trips as often as possible
until cold weather definitely sets In.