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The Connecticut labor news., 1923-06-29
BAKERS DRAW UP THEIR OWN BRIEF
 ON INJUNCTION
Union Ignores Lawyers and Presents
 Case Before Mass. Supreme Court.

Springfield, Mass, June 29.-The bakers on strike Ill this city, against whom a petition for temporary injuhc- fion prohibiting inter ference with the business of the baking concerns has been brought, did not appear in supreme court in Boston this week to show cause why the petition should not be granted, ac- cording, to a statement by R. H. Miller, business agent for the bakers.
 An answer to the petition has been drawn up by officials of the Bakers union together with Central Labor union officials, and was presented to the su- preme court when the petition came up for hearing The prepared answer was presented contrary to the advise of at torneys for the bakers. It was general statement of the bakers views, MT. Mil Ter said. .t..
 George C. Bozenhard of the Nit tineague Baking Company, one of the four companies refusing to sign the agreement for wage demands made by the bakers, signed the agreement this week. The other three bakeries which have refused to sign are the Massachu- Setts Baking Company, the Dietz Baking Company, and the New England Baking Company. The Massachusetts Baking Company is the one that has brought the petition. All three plants are being picketed daily.
 MT. Bozenhard agreed to all the de- mands of the union.
 The agreement signed is substantially as follows: Foremen shall receive not less than $42 a week of six days, eight hours each; second hands and dough mixers to get not less than $36 week, and bench hands not less than $22. If journeymen bakers are employed as jobbers they shall receive not less than $8 day for all foremen work, and $7 for bench hand work Overtime is to be paid at the rate of time and one-ha1f, with double pay for the number of hours worked on Sundays and holidays.
 The agreement also provides for an arbitration tribunal for the adjustment of all disputes. This tribunal is to be composed of two men appointed by the executive board of the union and two by the employer, the four to choose a fifth disinterested party. The agreement ex- pires April 30, 1924.
The Connecticut labor news., 1923-06-29
AMERICAN DIVISION.
SATURDAYS RESULTS.

National Box, 7; Greist, I.
 Peck Bros, 2; Eastern Machine, I. N. H. Clock, IS; s. N. E. T., 3. Acme Wire, 10; Geometric, 5.
The Connecticut labor news., 1923-06-29
JUDGE SCORES DIPLOMACY.

Washington, June 2o.-"Ordinary diplomacy has left the word in ter rible mess" declared Chief Justice Mccoy of the District of Columbia supreme court in speech in this city.
The Connecticut labor news., 1923-06-29
PLASTERERS WIN $14 A DAY.

St. Louis, June 29.-Union plasterers here announced they had won their fight for $l4 for the eight-hour day; these craftsmen in the United States
The Connecticut labor news., 1923-06-29
Industrial League
 Results and Records
NATIONAL DIVISION.
SATURDAYS RESULTS,

Safety Car, 3; Marlin Arms, O. Winchester, 7; Seamless, 5.
 Forsythe, 10; Whitney-Blake, 4. Forsythe, 7; Sperry & Barnes, 6. Sargent & Co.,, 9; Sperry & Barnes,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20
TRADES COUNCIL. T0 PARTICIPATE Accepts Invitation To Take Part In Memorial Day
 Exercises

Birmingham Trades Council, at the meeting held last Sunday afternoon at Ben-Hur temple, accepted an in- vitation to participate in Memorial Day exercises Wednesday, May 30. and 1t Is expected a large number of the delegates will be on hand for this occasion. The council urges af- filiated organizations to participate.
 The educational committee of the council met with the city board of educators Friday for the purpose of discussing the question of free text books and other matters in which organized labor Is interested
 Reports of several important com mittees were submitted and given consideration.
 President Gray and Lewis Bowen were appointed to meet with the League of Women Voters Monday, at which time the question of the con- vict lease system will be considered.
 Delegates from the musicians and electrical workers were obligated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20
HIGH WAGES
Babson Says They Never Hurt Any
 City Or Any Country.


 In an address delivered by Roger Babson, statistical expert and busi- ness forecaster, before an audience of about 5000 business men of Phila- delphia. at the Academy of Music. MT. Babson said:
 High wages never hurt any city nor any country" drawing attention to the fact that 90 per cent of the purchasing power of the city popula ton was In the pay envelopes of the wage earners, thus pointing out that business prosperity depends upon the wage earners' purchasing power, and added that, when wage earner buys a silk shirt he does 1t to raise his social standard just as a business man moves into a peter home and buys an automobile to raise his social standard" He advised giving more thought to the other fellow in every day life, and asserted. I've are all economic brothers" and as for him self he had been completely con- verted to the principles and practices of the Golden Rule.
 In forecasting the business outlook for 1923 he named four factors as basis why business would be better In 1923 than In 1922. yet he explained that he hesitated in expressing any confidence as to the stability of bet ter business. owing to the attitude of peoples minds, for after all.' he continued '1t Is not figures but per sonal feelings of the people that must he considered In buSneSS.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20
SE NATOR COPELAND | FOR LABOR UNIONS
Urges Recognition Of 0rgani- zations And Principle Of
 Collective Bargaining

Speaking before the labor maga- zine editors recently In Washington City. Dr. Royal S. Copeland, United States senator from New York, urged recognition of labor organizations and collective bargaining. compli- menting the unions for the fine spirit of cooperation shown by the work CTS. Dr. Copeland's speech in part fol- lows:
 T believe in the union. I believe in collective bargaining." and if 1 were laboring man I'd be in the front lines of the union fighting for that principle to the last drop of blood l possess.
 Several times during the past five years 1t has been my privilege to serve as arbitrator in labor disputes. The most important matter of that sort that l had to deal with happened in 1919. when we had an influenza epidemic. I went to 1000 of he sta Wionary engineers and begged them not 70 strike. I pointed out what would happen If the fires went out, how without heat the plague would increase and the death list mount. l tried to impress them with the terri ble situation as 1 saw 1t.
 'The men said they would consent to leave the matter in my hands If l WOulu oeIN6 dS ndd no trouble adjusting the matter so far IS the men were concerned, and so far as the real estate owners were con cerned. But the hotel men held out. AS health commissioner I had ua- limited power over these hotels. I had power over every place where food was served 1 could have closed them up. IL took me IS hours of the hardest work l ever did to get p cents a day for these men, How long would it take q man who works three stories under the ground to get jus tice if he worked 1t alone? He couldn't do it. It is only by collective bargain ing that the men have any chance to get square deal.
 T had lunch two or three days ago at the Capital Center headquarters of the New York clothing trades in New York There was q gentleman at luncheon with me who has been for years at the head of this group of employers, and 1 said to him, How do you feel about union labor?" He replied; We have been dealing for II years with the union, and we would not go back to the old system for anything, because we can get along better under the union system'
 "l want to see the time come in this country when our business men will recognize the right and the economic superiority of this meothod of deal ing with their employees. I want to see the union recognized and adopted universally throughout the land.
 "I think about all theso things that have to do with the happiness of labor, and these things have to do with4 the soul of labor, for unless labor Is happy and con- tented, unless labor Is recognized and given the same consideration in the economic world that business Is, un- less the body and soul of labor are considered, there can be no content ment, there can be no happiness, there can be no progress in our coun- try"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20
PRINTERS IF CITY n HQL. ] ME:MORIAL.
 I MS AF FTERNOOn
Large Attendance Expected At Ceremony In Forest
 Hill Cemetery

Annual memorial exercises of Bir-
 minSham Typographical union will
 he held al the printers lot in Forest
 Hill cemetery at o'clock Sunday aft
 to all members and a large attend
 ance is expected. 1dires>s will be delivered by Judge William E. Fort, Congressman George Huddleston and
 R. H. White, president of the local unlon.
 . Music will be furnished by the
 Boys Industrial School bank and . quartet from the First Methodist : church of Woodlawn, composed of J. P. Denton, George F. BroyIes, s. G. Johnson and J. E. Kelser. The invo cation will be by Rev. J. A. Bryan. Following the program all graves on the printers lot will be decorated with flowers.
 The following deceased members are buried at tho lot at Forest Hill: o. E. Barlow, Waiter Baker, J. c. Boggs, Scott Hardin, Marvin Harper, John W. Hays, Thomas Finley, Ernest K. Mayr. R. NJ. Miller, J. S. Harrison. . Dobbs, M. A. Ledet. c. D. Holston. D. J. Johnson, E. J. Knowlton, Nat w. Puryear, Daniel Williams, J. A. Lane.
 Deceased members buried at other places are as follows:
 John F. Brock, Columbus. Ga; 2 W. Callahan, West Blocton, Ala; E. C. Craddock, Printers Home, Colo rado Springs, Col; W. A. Darwegan, Huntsville, Ala; c. ]. Deaton, Con cord. N. C.. J. C. Delay. Ensley. Ala; M. L. Fitch. Elmwood cemetery, Bir- ninsham; Luther George. McDon- ough, Ga; Ernest A. Graves, Elm wood cemetery, Birmingham C. E. Gulick. Ohio Norman Hall, Eutaw, Ala: J. H. Harrison, Savannah. Ga; B. ". Locke. Decatur, Ala; James c. McCau1ey. Huntsville, Ala; William T. Melton, East Lake, Ala. A. A. Owen, Rock Hill S, C.; J. If. Phlegar. Findlay. O.; E. F. Ransom. Murfrees- boro, Tenn; John Singleton, Selma, Ala: R. E. Sullivan, Oak Hill ceme- tery, Birmingham; D. c. Wilson, Kentucky; Tom Woo1s, Woodlawn. Birmingham; w. G. Zwingle, Row land, Tenn.; James H. Leath. Ensiey. Ala; w. H. Adams. Forest Hill; F. B. Cook. Oneonta, Ala; W. M. Peterson, Forest Hill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20
MOVIE OPERATORS IN
 MOBILE CONVENTION
Decide To Meet Biennially Instead
 Of Annually Hereafter

The sixth annual convention of the Moving Picture Operators and Stage Employees was held at the Coothorn hotel, Mobile. May 14, 15 and 1S. Delegates from Alabama, Georgia, Florida. North Carolina, South Caro- lima. Tennessee, Louisiana and Mis- sissippi were present International affair of the two organizations were present.
 The meeting was very successful from the standpoint of business transacted, and the entertainment furnished by the Mobile local was voted first class.
 resolution introduced by R. A. Root of Birmingham provides for the building of a home for aged and dis abled members.
 R. E. Morris of Mobile was elected secretary and Wilmington, N. C., se- lected as the next meeting place. The next convention will be held in 1925. In future conventions will be held every two years instead of annually as heretofore
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20
UNION IS SEPARATE
Frey Says It Cannot Be Half Unf0n
 And Half Something Else.

Frey Says It Cannot Be Half Union
 And Half Something Else.
 A trade union cannot be half trade union and half something else and remain q trade union, says John P. Frey, editor International Molders Journal.
 "The workman can and should have many interests in life, but his trade union Is something separate and apart from all of these, and if 1t is to be fully successful 1t must be kept purely a trade union movement. If evidence to support this fundamental truth is desired, 1t Is only necessary to examine the history of those or ganizations which tried to be partly union and paHtly something else at the same time. In every instance they failed to show a healthy growth and have invariably given evidence of their inability to protect their members from imposition, while many of them have passed out of existence"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20
HOW SOLDIER
 DISPERSED ATTACKS

For two years my stomach trouble was very bad, my doctor had to inject morphine on several occasions when I was stricken with these attacks. Since taking 4 bottles of Mayr's Won derful Remedy I have been entirely well and am serving in the artillery, having been pronounced in perfect health by government physicians" It is simple, harmless preparation that removes the catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and allays the in- flammation which causes practically all stomach, liver and intestinal ail- ments, including appendicitis. One dose will convince or money re- funded.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20
METEOROLOGICAL
Lovers Of Dim Past Celebrate Battle
 Of Ca1abee

MONTGOMERY, Ala. May 1s.- Especial Leased Wire. .)-Members of the Alabama Anthropological society will celebrate the fourteenth anniver- sary of the organization on the site of the Battle of Calabee, about one and one half miles west of MilStead, Mon day afternoon.
 Members and visitors will go from Montgomery in automobiles to the site of the battle where pageant will be given with discendents of those who took a prominent part in the battle as the actors.
 William T. Sheehan of Montgomery will deliver an address on An ap- preciation of Thomas Woodward" Woodward was one of the prominent figures in Alabama from 1918 to 1S4O. Woodward as brigadier general of the Alabama militia met Lafayette at Fort Mitchell and extended him the states official welcome. Histories of the early days of Alabama accord Woodward a prominent position Ind the Alabama Anthropologicl society decided the anniversary meeting should be devoted principally to him and to the days when he was active in the development of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20
STREET CAR MEN
Organization Is Now One Of Strong
 est In The District

Meetings of Street Car Mems union were held at Ben-Hur temple Mon day night and Tuesday morning. A goodly number of the members were present at both meetings. Consider able special business was transacted, committee reports considered and the regular routine passed on. The Street Railway union is one of the strongest In the district, with t splendid set of officers and pro- gressive mem bership.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20
RAILWAY TRAlNMEN
Two Locals Meet In Joint Session Al
 Fraternal Hall

The two locals of tho Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen met in Joint sesion at Fraternal hall last Monday afternoon. Val Fitzpatrick, once president of the grand lodge and special southeastern representative, addressed the meeting. giving in de- tail recent activities of tho organiza- ton. According to the speaker, the brotherhood has made wonderful forward strides in recent months. The organization Is very strong financial features.
 Regular meetings were held by the local brotherhoods during the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20
Moving Picture Operotcrs 13e

Meets at Moose hall, Second avenue and Twentieth street every third sunday at 10 a. m. President. J. H. Sapp. Florence hotel. Secretary. J. F. Mankin Box 247 Business agent. R. A. Root ; phone Main 2377-J.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20
CONDUCTORS AUX. ny
Unusually Large Attendance Noted
 At Recent Meeting

Alabama Division No. IF, Auxili- ary to Order of Railway Conductors. met at Fraternal hall Wednesday afternoon. An usually large attend ance of members was noted and a highly enjoyable program was pre- sented. Business transacted included the regular routine. Alabama di- vision is in prosperous condition and its members are taking an active part in the good work being done by the transportation auxiliaries of Bir- mingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20
LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERS
Four Divisions Held Their Meetings
 During PnAt Week

Four of the divisions of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers held meetings during the past week. Good attendance was reported at each meeting. Business transacted at the meetings was of routine nature. Division 156 met at Fraternal hall Sunday afternoon; 432 at Masonic temple, Avondale. Monday night; 3ss at Fraternal hall Tuesday night, and 4S6 at Fraternal hall Thursday after noon.
 Division 407 will hold meetinks at tho city hall. Boyles. Monday morn ing and night,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20
TRADES COUNCIL COMMITTEE

The executive and ways and means committees of Birmingham Trades Council held a meeting in the direct ors room of the Federated bank and Trust company Saturday afternoon. A large amount of business handled through these committees was con- sidered and reports will be made to the council at tho next meeting, Sum day, May 27.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20

- Broom and Whisk Makers union met Friday night at 21191s First avenue with a fine attendance. A great deal of business seekig to bet ter coalitions of the members. was transacted. Next meeting will be held first Friday night in June at the usual hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20
LABOR DIRECTORY
Alabama State Federation of Labor

President. Robert R. Moore, 211eh First avenue. Birmingham. Secretary Treasurer. l.. Bowen. s10 Farley building, Main 7s27. Executive council: Robert R. Moore, Birning ham; Lewis Bowen. Birmins h am; J. R. Kennamer. Birmingham; W. R. Mo Clusky. Albany; A. H. Liston, Montgom- cry; A. R. Whited. Gadsden; Miss Hattie steele. Birmingham. Vice presidents: A. II. Liston. Montgomery: R. J. Bailey. Florence J. R. Kennamer, Birming ham; ; NJ. G. Ginn. Mobile: Charles knight, Bes- semer; l.. B. Baird. Jasper; A. R. Whited, Gadsden: w. K. McClusky. Albany; Mrs Hattie Steele. Woman Deleg ate at Large, Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20
ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTORS

Members Of Organization Have About
 All The Work They Can Do
 Elevator Constructors union met at 1920h Fourth avenue Thursday night. The attendance was good and a large amount of business trans acted. The members of the elevator mems union have about all the work they can take care of and the or- ganization is In splendid condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20
TRAINMEN AUXILIARIES
Interesting. Programs Enjoyed A

Interesting Programs Enjoyed At
 Two Recent Meetings
 Meetings of the Ladies Auxiliaries of the Brotherhood of Railway Train men were held during the past week at Fraternal hall. The ladies of Rainbow division met Monday after noon and Vulcan lodge auxiliary Tuesday afternoon. Interesting pro- grams were enjoyed at both meetings. The trainmen auxiliaries are pro gressing and have largo member
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20
MOVING PICTURE OPERATORS

Moving Picture Operators union will meet at 10 o'clock Sunday morn ing at Moose hall. Second avenue and Twentieth street. Important busi- ness will be considered and all mem- bers are urged to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20
nouncement of the new agreement was made by the union.

Railroads paid out in wages during maintain an average of 1,645,244 em- ployes. according to compilations made by the intertate commerce commission. Out of the total num- Der of employees. the largest group whose earnings were shown separate ly were the men in train and engine service, numbering 3O2,OS3 individ- uals, whose total earnings for the year were S671,94T,140. The actual number of all employees was 1,552,0l4 in January. but the total employed increased gradually during the year, reaching 1,7SS,590 in December.
 The department of commerce an- nounces that, according to prelimi- nary figures compiled by the bureau of the census. there were 37,3OS,7l3 cotton spinning spindles in place in the United States ops March 31, 1923, of which 25.500.51S Were operated at some time during the month. com pared with S5.307,707 for February 35, 5,240,S53 for January, 1923: 34,96S- 440 for December. 1922; 34.664,630 for November, 32.499.324 for August, and 31,S72,S42 for March, 1922.
 The value of products of establi sh- ments classified in the paper box in dustry amounted to $17424s,000 in 1921, as compared with S206419 900 in 1919 and S74,711 1000 in 1914, a de- crease of 16 per cent from 1919 to 1921, but an increase of 133 per cent TOT the sevenyear period, 1914 to 1921
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20
CONDUCTORS MEET
Members Of Two Divisions Held
 Their McctinGs Last Sunday

Conductors of two divisions held meetings last Sunday at which con siderable business of special and routine nature was transacted Divi- sion G67 met at odd Fellows hall. Avondale, while Division 1S6 met at Fraternal hall. Both meetings were well attended.
 Division 334 will meet at Fraternal hall at o'clock Sunday afternoon and all members are urged to at tend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20
PAINTERS. DECORATORS
Business Transacted A,

Considerable Business Transacted At s Interesting Meeting.
 Painters and Decora tors union held an interesting meeting at United temple last Wednesday night. with a good attendance. Considerable business of interest to the member ship was transacted in addition to the regular routine.
 !. The painters and decorators have been very busy all spring, having had , an unusually heavy run of work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20
BrickIayers Union No. 1 of AIabama

Meets at Brlcklayers hall, Eight avonue and Twenty fifth street, north, every Tues day night at ' 30 o'clock. President, Thom- Robinson. box s97. phone Main 6S16. Secretary and business agent. Robert R. Moore, Box S97, phone Main 6S16. Record ing secretary, John A. Hallman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20
BARRIERS UNION

semi-Monthly Meeting Held At Fra
 ternnI Hall Thursdny
 Barber's Union held tho semi monthly meeting at Fraternal hall Thursday night with an unusually good attendance. Bushes for the good of the order was transacted. Several interesting talks were made by members and the meeting was very successful. The barbers report conditions very encouraging and the in fine shape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20
SIGN PAINTERS

Committee Reporta And Special Busi-
 ness At Regular Session
 Sign Painters union No. 72 mot at 1s15H Second avenue Tuesday night with a good attendance. Committee reports and special business were considered and tho regular routine transacted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20
ENVIRONMENTS UNION
Special Business Considered In Ad-
 dition To Regular Routine

Switchmens Union No. 46 met at Ben-Hur temple Sunday afternoon with good attendance. A large amount of special business was con sidered in addition to the regular routine. The switchmen's organiza- tion is considered one of the most progressive of the transportation bod ies, having an unusually active mem bership.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20

Meets al Ben Hur hall on the second and fourth Monday nights at o'clocx and Tuesday morning at II o'clock. Pres ident, R. r. Bernha rdt. sos Lyric build ing; phone Main 3357. Secretary. 0. B. Butler. cos Lyric building: phone Main 3337.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20
HE AGEzERALDS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF ORGANIZED LABOR
ENGINEERS AUXILIARY
Enjoyable Program Heard By No. 30S
 At Meeting Friday

Ladies' auxiliary No. SsS. to Broth erhood of Locomotive Engineers, held an interesting meeting at Fraternal hall Friday afternoon. with an un- usually large attedance. In addition to routine business an enjoyable pro- gram was presented.
 Auxiliary 169 will meet at Fra ternal hall Thursday afternoon and Auxiliary oou at Ben-Hur temple Thursday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20

Meets sccond and fourth Thursdays at ! o'clock at 1ocoa Fifth avenue. Presi- dent Paul Jackson; vice president C. N. Freeman; secretary, W. K. Harwood : treasurer C. Calhoun
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20
PRIDE OF ALABAMA MEETS

Pride of Alabama lodge No. 107, ladies society of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Bremen and Ensinemen, met at Fraternal hall Wednesday aft ernoon. A large number of the mem- bers were present and all enjoyed the splendid program of the afternoOn.