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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14

was a cigarmaker and Samuel was the eldest of eight children. His mother was a woman of excellent education and through her influence he was led to study. Notwithstanding the fact that at the age of ten he began to help his father support the family. He went to school from his sixth to his tenth year and was then apprenticed to a shoe maker. This trade was not to his lik- ing however, and he learned the trade of his father and while working as a igarmakcr attended evening school for four years.
 Comes To America
 He came to the United States when he was 13 years old and worked as a ciga rm;. kcr in New York City. In 1864 he first became identified with the labor movement when he helped or ganize the Cigarmakers International Union. He served as secretary and president of the union for six years and under his management it became a large and successful organization. He also edited the local paper of the cigar makers union. the Picket" during that l time. It was in connection with this work that he became interested in na- tional association of trade unions that would preserve the autonomy of the To- cal organizations. Under his leadership the o1garmaker union fought the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14

contempt section of the Clayton act was framed to meet conditions which arose through the conviction of Gompers, John Mitchell and Frank Morrison. of fcers of the American Federation of Labor of contempt of court in 1908. Justice Daniel Thew Wright of supreme court of the District of Columbia sen tenced the three labor leaders to jail for violation of an injunction prohibiting the federation from boycotting the Bucks Stove and Range company of St. Louis. An appeal carried to the su- preme court set aside the conviction on technical grounds and new contempt proceedings were instituted. Another conviction and sentence in the lower courts were set aside by the supreme court on the ground that the statute ot | limitation had expired before the sec ond proceedings were begun.
 During the seven years this case was in litigation, GOmpers eXerted hls 1n- fluence to reform injunction and con l tempt procedure, court decisions hoid- ing that trade unions could be prose cuted as combinations ill restraint o1 trade under the sherman antitrust law prompted him to couple with these re- forms demand for specific exemp' tion from antitrust prosecutions tol labor organizations. All these were ln, corporated in the Clayton revision oi the antitrust laws.
 Active Against Trusts
 Throughout the 20 years of antitrust agitation which followed the enactmen, of the Sherman antitrust law, Mir Gompers was active in urging legisla tion and litigation against the big com binations of capital which had grown up in the industrial world. He con ducted campaign against the United States Steel corporation which culml mated in an exhaustive investigation oi that concern by committee of tho house of representatives.
 In his long administration of tht American Federation of Labor, MT Gompers was constantly called upon tt avert threatened schisms in the organl zation, and to bring together factiona elements which developed from time tt time By his efforts compromise aftel compromise was effected, and the unit, I of the federation was maintained Throughout, he was staunch advocate of the trade union' system of labor or ganization as opposed to the "industrla union" system, and his efforts and thos' of his followers developed the American labor movement along the lines of tn former plan. He was constantly called upon by unions affiliated with the fed eration to act as arbitrator and medi ator in labor disputes, and he probabl! settled by his individual efforts nor strikes than any other man in labo history.
 Samuel Gompers was born in London England, January 21, 1850. His fathe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
FREEZING WEATHER FORECAST HERE
Cold Spell Due In 36 To AS Hours, Says Report

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-Much colder weather will overspread all sec tions east of the Mississippi river with in the next 36 to AS hours and freezing temperature is probably as far south as the Alabama and Mississippi coasts by Monday morning, the weather bureau announced today. Cold wave warnings have been issued for the Ohio valley, the lower lake region and northern and central New York.
 Weather outlook for the week, be- ginning Monday:
 South Atlantic and East Gulf States |: Mostly fair and cold except some mod eration in temperature and probably rain in south and rain or snow in north portion about middle of week.
 West Gulf States: Mostly fair with temperature below normal except prob- ably rain about middle of week.
 Ohio Valley and Tennessee: Cold most of week. snow flurries in extreme upper Ohio valley Monday; otherwise mostly fair except probably snow with some moderation in temperature about middle of week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
RECORD EXPORTS OF COTTON MADE
 IN PAST MONTH
Revival Of Foreign Spin ming Causes Increase,
 Says Census Bureau

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-Cotton exports were larger in November than in any month in almost ten years, in dicating a revival of the cotton spin ming industry aboard. Census bureau statistics today showed 1,306,55O run- hing bales of lint and linter cotton were sent to foreign countries during the month. Not since February 1915 has so large a quantity of American cot ton left the ports of the United States. In that month 1,501, ,701 running bales were shipped,
 The United Kingdom took the largest portion in November with 427 ,614 bales while Germany was the next best custo- mer having taken 323 POO bales. Frances imports totalled 162,65l Jap ans, 140, ,765; Italy's 90.050, and other European countries took 124, ,177 bales. In the four months ending November 30 there were exported 3,26S, ,1SS bales, compared with 2,475.459 bales in the same period last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
Cut This Out-It Is Worth Money

Send this ad and ten cents to Foley & Co.,, 2S35 Sheffield Ave, Chicago, H., writing your name and address clearly. You will receive ten cent bottle of FOLEY'S HONEY AND TAR CON- POUND for coughs, colds and hoarse- ness, also free sample packages of FOLEY PILLS, diuretic stimulant for the kidneys, and FOLEY CATHARTIC TABLETS for Constipation and Bill iousness. These wonderful remedies have helped millions of people. Try them.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
MRS. NJ, V. PAGAN DIES

ATLANTA, Ga. Dec. 13.-Mrs. Mary V. Egan, mother of the late John J. Egan, president of the A. c. l. P. Co.,, died last night of pneumonia She had been unconscious several days. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14

died in 1919 shortly after the celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary. They had three sons and a daughter; the latter, nurse in France, died during the war. On April 15, 1921, the labor leader, then Il years old, married Mrs. Gertrude A. G. Neuscheler, 3S years old, a music teacher,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
GILSTfsAT APPOINTED
Given Veterans Bureau Regional Post
 At Oklahoma City

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-Harry E Gilstrat, of the Washington office of the veterans bureau, today was appointed bureau regional manager at Oklahoma City,
The Indianapolis times., 1924-04-01
DEPUTY SHERIFF
ARRESTED AFTER
MOTOR COLLISION
Morton Matthews Held as Re-
suit of Accident at 1414
N. Meridian.

Morton Matthews, 1133 River Ave-,
deputy sheriff, and J. T. Barrett, 3311
Central Ave, were under arrest to-
day, following collision between their
automobiles. in front of 1414 N. Me-
ridian st.
Police states show Matthews is
charged with intoxication, and Bar
rett with assault and battery. Mat
thews' lip was cut.
George 0. Coffin 1888 w Washing
ton St, was held after an accident at
Harding and Washington SITS. today
Failure to stop is charged. Police
said Earl Burns, S. LaClede Ave,
told them the Coffin auto nicked the
hub cap Of his car as ne skidded
turning out OF car tracks.
Police searched TO-DAY for a young
auto thief who also is wanted for
failure to stop after an accident. Ray
c. Heath. 33. OF $50 w. Thirty-Third
St, told ponce his car was struck at
Pennsylvania and Ohio SITS The
driver jumped out and ran. Officers
learned the euto. owned by Miss
Helen z. Clayton, 4063 Park Ave.
was stolen a short time before. Both
cars were badly damaged.
E. V. Boston. 632 Marion Ave, re-
ceived an injured arm when his au-
tcmoblle turned over, after being
struck by car driven by Fred
Poole. SOC Highland Ave, at Maryland
St. and Senate Ave. Poole was ar.
rested.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-04-01
DAUGHERTY UNDER FIRE
Former L. 5. District Attorney Says
Ousted Official Hampered Him

Bv United Press
WASHINGTON. ArriI Charges
that Former Attorney General Daugh-
erty hampered him In the prosecution
of a conspiracy case were made to the
Senate Invesdgationg Committee to-
day by Fl. NJ. Peck of Oklahoma
City.
Peck. who was formerly a United
States district attorney in Oklahoma,
said he was charged with failure to
prosecute the Miller Brothers, own
ers of the famous "101 Ranch" for
conspiracy tc defraud the Government
of 10000 acres Of Indian lands.
Although he telegraphed to Daugh-
erty that Zanck and Joe Miller were
going to plead guilty to obtaining the
lands fraudulently, Peck said the at
torney general wired back instructing
him to make no recommendations to
the court.
After the case Of the Miller Broth
ers had been continued from time u
tine cn instructions OF Daugherty,
Peck said charges against Zack and
Joe Miller We're dismissed.
He said George Miller was fined
$500 and Victor Norton and John
Newton, employees Of the Miller
brothers were fined $1.250 each, after
they pleaded guilty
The Indianapolis times., 1924-04-01
HEALTH OFFICIALS
FIGHT SMALLPOX
Board Secretary Expects De-
crease in Cases,

With 237 cases of smallpox reported
during March. city health officials
were today continuing efforts to fight
the disease by vaccination and rigid
quarantine regulations.
Or. Herman G. Morgan. secretary
OF the board, said he did not expect
the disease to reach the proportions
in April as in March. Compulsory
vaccination Of school children is con
tinuing. although schools are closed
for spring vacation.
Opposition to the compulsory vac
cination order was voiced by the In
diana Society for Medical Freedom
at the Denison Monday night A
resolution adopted declared there was
no State law providing for the com
pusory order. DR. Morgan said thu
compulsory vaccination order has been
upheld by the Supreme Court several
times under emergency powers Of the
board Of health.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-04-01
NAMED
TOINDORSE DRIVE
Nearly Fifty in Group
Sponsor Wabash College
Campaign. -

Organization of a committee 4
dorsement for the Wabash
endowment and building fund e
paign opening Friday was ann NJ
today by w. J. Greenwood, IL
County chairman. 4
The committee: &4
William D. Allison. John J. AppeS#
A. B. Anderson, Frederic NJ Ayres. II
Baker. Henry w. Bennett. James BIZ
Mrs. Ernest Bross. Mrs. Arthur v. h
Judge Vinson Carter Mrs Wilmer
tian. Horny r. Danuer. Thomas c.
Caleb S. Denny, Fred G. Dickson. u
w. Duck. Rev. j. Ambrose Dunkel,
Rilus Eastman. Attorney NJ. E. FoleS
Matthias L. Haines. E W. Harris, II
NJ. Herschell. Sterling r. Holt, LouisH
land, Louis Huesmann, Rev. Edwak
Kistler, Robert Lieber. E. H. K. McComv
Thomas r. Marshall, Samuel D. Miller
Harry J. Milligan, Rev. Jean 8. MilTa
Barrett Moxley, DR.. Thomas Z. Eobx
John H Oliver. Mrs. A. NJ. Robertsous
C. F. Sayles, Gustav A. Schnull. RevE
thew F. Smith. Frank D. Stalnaker A
Harrington. John F. Wild. Henry l.
son. Evans Woollen. Oscar F. Schn
Lucius B. Swift.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-04-01
HOTEL FINDS ROOM
FOR EVERY GUEST
Unique Solution of Full
HouSe-ProbIem in Effect.

What is believed to be the most
unique solution of a hotels unas-
signed guest problem has just been
placed in effect at the Lincoln. A
When men guests arrive and the1&
are no rooms vacant they are Sc
to a parlor on the fourth floor whil
has been outftted with easy chai1V
two beds. smoking stands, baths
writing desks and coat racks. A valetN
is in charge. Shoe shines and press
ing are free. The management does
not charge guests for the use of the
room. a
The room has been in constant ud
by travelling men since it's installatid
last week. Travellers are welcome Il
use the accommodation at any tim
they are in the city for a stay of
few hours.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-04-01
POLICE LOSE TRACK 'EM'
Trail of Hold-Up Men Who Got $40
DWindles Out

Police lost a game Of track 'em"
with two hold-up men Monday night,
reports showed today. Edwin f. Spec,
Clarksburg, Ind, told police he was
walking. in Emerson Ave, when, about
two blocks south Of Washington ST.,
two armed men ordered him to drop
his travelling bag and took $40 from
his purse. One may struck Spec on
the back with his revolver.
Police followed footprints to the
Pennsylvania railroad tracks. where
the trail was lost in auto tracks.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-04-01
OPPOSE CHURCH |
REMOVAL PLA.
HuStIing Hundreds Y
Structures to Remain,
Steps to crystallize public

Steps to crystalline public sz< q
ment opposing removal of s
Presbyterian Church, Vermonc
Pennsylvania Sts., and First BaptiS1)
Church. Vermont and Meridian Sts..
from the War Memorial Plaza, have
been expressed in resolutions adopted
by the Englewood Hustling Hung
dreds. Ovec 250 men representing te
civic organizations in other paris
the city attended meeting Mondk&z
at the Englewood Christian Churt
35 n Rural st. William T. Quilt
president, presided.
Resolutions were also adopted "a
voring- the Johnson immigration big
now pending in Congress, and tkd
Kelly bill to increase the pay of posted
workers.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-04-01
NEW CITY JOB CREATED
Jay A. Craven May Leave Sanitary
Board to Fill 1t.

Jay A. Craven, member of the san
itary board, has been offered the
position of general manager of the
sanitary department, a position just
created by the board, it was learned
today. Craven has the proposal under
consideration.
If Craven accepts the position. he
will superintend the collection of gar
bage, ashes and refuse, the sewage
disposal plant now nearing completion
and the garbage disposal plant. His
new position would necessitate his res
ignation from the board.
If he accepted the new position, the
State board of health would appoint
his successor on the board.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-04-01
10000 MINERS IN
SOUTHWEST STRIKE
Wage Conference in Progress
at Kansas City.

By United Press
KANSAS CITY, Mo, April Coal
miners in southwestern States left
their jobs today and will not return
until an agreement is reached in wage
negotiations between union represent
atives and mine operators now in
progress.
The old wage contract expired at
midnight. Miners took their usual
April first holiday today and are not
expected to return to work Wednes-
day unless an agreement is reached
by a subcommittee of miners and
operators in conference.
Approximately 10000 men are af-
fected, according to union heads.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-04-01

of embezzlement and grand larceny
in Criminal Court.
Brown was subjected to a rapid
fire of questions in an effort to
shake his story that $155 900 Of the
money of the board of agriculture,
used by the Governor. was intended
for deposit in the Governors bank.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-04-01
HAYS GETS NEW
MOVIE CONTRACT
HooSier W'II Boss Films Until
March, 1923.
BV United Ne+os

BH United Netos
NEW YORK. April 1.-Will H
Hays. czar of the Movies, viii rule
the cinema armament. at least until
March 8, 1928. under the terms of q
new contract.
At the conclusion Of the annual
meeting Monday of the Motion Picture
Producers and Distributors of Amer
lea. Inc, it was announced that Hays
contract, originally signed on March
s. 1922, and which still has a year to
run, had been renewed for a further
period of three years.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-04-01
POOLROOM IS WATCHED

and restaurant of Edgar Walsh,
Wyoming and High SITS, following an
investigation by Lieut.. Charles Sum
ner of an alleged shooting and free
for-all fight Saturday. A woman told
Chief Rikhoff she had heard two shots
and saw a girl pushed into a machine.
According to a report filed by Pa
trolnan Sibert, Judge Delbert Will
meth Of the city court tore up a
search warrant and told the officer
the person making the complaint
should have signed the warrant.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-04-01
OPEN POLICY ADVOCATED
Shank Says People Would Know
What Was Going on in His Office.

By Times Special
LOGANSPORT. Ind, April l.
State offices will be conducted with
the understanding that the public is
to be permitted to know what Is going
on If am elected. Mayor Shank, In
dianapons. Republican gubernatorial
candidate said in an address here
Monday night.
Shank assailed the State tax board,
a double standard of public utility val
uation and declared for fewer laws
and stricter enforcement of the ones
already enacted.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-04-01
'MOONSHINE VAMP'
ISLATEST THING
PoIic7 Probe Charge of Al
legged Insurance Fraud.

DN ( HtAtN AFfoe
CHICAGO. ILL.,. April Insurance
companies. police and the coroner to-
day started a triple investigation to
determine whether Harry Lawrence is
the latest thing In vamps--the moon
shine vamp."
Mrs. Nellie Van Dyke charges Lavr-
ence takes out life insurance on
women and then feeds them over
whelming quantities OF moonshine.
That man is giving my sister moon
shine and is gradually killing her. "
Mrs Van Dyke told police. He has
taken out an insurance policy Of 81 600
on her life. naming himself bene-
fciry"
The coroner is making an investi-
cation Of the death OF the prisoner s
wife. She died Of alcoholism and heart
disease Jan. l. Lawrence collected the
81 900 Life insurance
The Indianapolis times., 1924-04-01
HOME DISPLAY BOOSTED

The photograph on the Merchants
Heat and Light Company Bldg, is
boosting the Home Cocplete Exposi-
ton with this message:
THE great Home Complete Expo
sition; wonderful display devoted to
the home; will bnefit every citizen.
Here's a chance to learn to build and
furnish your home. The last word in
home construction. Manufacturers
Bldg, Playground. April to II. J. f.
CantweI, director"
The Indianapolis times., 1924-04-01

alleged conversations. 1t is under
stood that Jones, Grant and Mont
gomery will be placed on the stand
when the defense presents its case, TO
impeach Browns testimony.
When relating conversations with
the Governor regarding the transac-
tions. Brown invariably said the Gov
ernor wanted the money for his
bank"
After he had used the phrase a
number of times, Ryan asked:
How long ago did this expression
for his bank get in your vocabu-
lary?"
Ryan succeeded in drawing from
Brown the admission that he went
to U. S. Lesh, attorney general of
Indiana, and consulted him about
transactions and that Lesh had said
there was nothing very wrong about
the situation"
The Indianapolis times., 1924-04-01
SUCCESSFUL
IlIniture Company Ex-
ftracts Hundreds.

-, manager OF the Mes
Pure Company, Delaware
Eton St. said that several
Ascns attended the com
200 furniture show, open
ssnday. Crowds continued
/ of house furnishings are
Eyed and demonstrated.
that is attracting the
Jon is a line Of over
Ages and chairs made to
4 companys workrooms.
~pre for the parch, period
living and dining room,
k%aitchen cabinets and
my other articles are
The Indianapolis times., 1924-04-01
IN
Fifth Army Corps Base VIII r
in Columbus.

The Fifth Army Corps area head
quarters will not be returned from
Ft. Hayes. Columbus, Ohio, TO Ft.
Benjamin Harrison. according to a
Washington dispatch today.
Columbus citizens concerned by re.
ports Indianapolis was seeking the
headquarters sent a representative to
Washington to find out. He obtained
War Department assurance the headA
quarters will not be moved. The heaA8
quarters was moved to Columbzm
Gently.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-04-01
DNVENTION
UNDER WAY
gen-Day Program
Marion,

ID. April Vanguard
delegates and laymen
ID the North Indiana
he Methodist Episcopal
yed here today for the an
lay convention
,or the week includes cleo
delegates to the general
on Friday, conference Of
afternoon and Saturday.
n elders, deacOns and dea-
A1ay and announcement
4lts by Bishop Frederick
annapolis, Monday.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-04-01
LA TOILETTE WIN SEEN
Wisconsin Primary Expected to Cast
Record Vote.

BIZ UHfFeu FTeSS
MILWAUKEE,. Wis. April IA
record number of voters cast their
ballots today in Wisconsin's presiden-
tial primary with indications pointing
to a sweeping victory for Senator
Robert M. La Toilette over President
Coolidge in the Republican contest.
On the Democratic side are William
Gibbs McAdoo, Senator Reed Of Mis-
souri, and Governor Al Smith Of New
York
The Indianapolis times., 1924-04-01
Gets Ten Yeaz. Sentence
By Tim es Special

By Tunes HpeC4dE
RICHMOND, Ind, April 1.-Judson
Emanuel, colored, was given SEN
tence of ten to twenty years at the
State Prison today on charge of
burglary.
He was discovered under a bed in
the home of w. E. Hoeffer, police
say.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-04-01

NAC " a. - - - - -
out.
Clifton is recov-
ering nicely from
the loss Of a leg
beneath a W.
Tenth st. car at
w arm a n Ave. ,
Saturday. D e a.
C o n e ) s hospital
attaches say he
is the soul Of
b r a V cry. And
n l S hearJDrOken
mother is proud
Of him. even in
misfortune. A g
he Law in a gro
Gerry waiting for
an ambulance aft
a. fine accident
The Indianapolis times., 1924-04-01
Is Base, Flat Lie

Just before he quit the stand
Dyche said:
Now gentlemen, want to tell you
just one thing. Any man who says
Jake Hamon used dime to influence
the Oklahoma delegation at the Re
publican convention. tells base, flat
lie. I want to leave you with that
statement"
The committee then adjourned un-
til tomorrow.
Chairman Ladd today issued a new
subpoena for William Boyce Thomp-
son, finance chairman 70 rthe Repub-
hcal national committee in 1920. It
calls for him to appear forthwith" &"
A prior subpoena issued for Thomp-
son several weeks ago has not been
served. due to inability to locate the
politician
The Indianapolis times., 1924-04-01

80 - a. "a 10 = ~ NeAs y a
81, OF 941 n. Me-
ridian St. for his
present difficult
ties.
File I c h er is
named in an afh-
davit charging
theft of narcotics
from a drug store
at 4142 Boulevard
place. while he
was a motorcycle
policeman. He re-
signed last week.
Fletcher signed
a statement, ac-
cOrding 70 Fed
eral officers, who
are investigating,
g4vrfrse o. hn nau
The Indianapolis times., 1924-04-01
Hamilton Residents Dead

By Times Special
NOBLESVILLE. Ind, April l.
Henry Keesling, 72, is dead 1T his
home near here. Children surviving
Mrs. Walter Bray, Noblesville and
Mrs. Harry Bray, Auncie Barnum
De Vaney, 81, died last night Several
children survive.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-04-01
MELLON PROBE DROPPED
Senate Shelves Resolution Asking
Investigation of Secretary.

By Times Special
WASHINGTON, April 1.-The Nc
Kellar resolution dema nding investiga-
ton of Secretary of the Treasury Mel
Ion, was shelved by the Senate late
Monday.
Indications are the resolution will
be allowed to die in committee for po-
htical reasons.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-04-01

Cross-exanination of l. Newt
Brown, of Franklin. former secre-
tary-treasurer of the State board Of
agriculture, continued today in the
trial Of Governor Warren T. Nc
Cray. The Governor faces charges
The Indianapolis times., 1924-04-01
Sanitary SURVEYS ComnIeted

Sanitary surveys and inspections
have been completed by the State
board of health at Greensburg. Rich
mond, Salem, New Albany, Jefferson
vile, Huntington and Evansville, 1t
was announced today.
The Indianapolis times., 1924-04-01
Licenses Required

lately 1900 teachers in In
Eere affected today by a
atorney General U. S. Lesh,
sem to obtain licenses from
department of public in
The new license law super
III law authorizing the In
q beard of school commits
Fue licenses to city teach