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New Britain herald., 1924-04-11

our track areas, with the result that all motor vehicles were compelled to use this portion of the road. These conditions were so extreme that in several cities taXicab companies re- 1 fused to send cars out in answer to calls, except upon streets having troll ! ley tracks.
 1 The increase in total accidents in | 1923 over 1922 was l,2Q3 of which 1 69U were additional automobile cas- ualties during the first three months of the year. During these months in l 1924, however, there have been 474 ! less automobile collisions than dur , ing the same months of 1928: as has ; been shown during these months the total automobile accidents reported to the department have been greatly in excess of those in 1923. , The following is a tabulation of the 5,25S accidents reported in 1928: i Num- P. C. ber of tot. Autos turning out from curb. hit by trolley =. 693 13.3 Autos coming out of in
 tersecting streets. at motorman's right ,... 2S1 5.5 Autos coming out Of in-
 tersecting streets at
 motorman's left . 29S 5.5 Autos hit in rear. trying
 10 get ahead of nov
 ing trolley, same direc-
 ton ................ 5"c lD.O Autos coliding head-on
 with trolley cars . $40 6.5 Autos hitting standing
 tro cys, excluding
 head-on ............. 69S 13.o Autos side-swiped trolleys
 in passing, same direc-
 ton ................ 52f ll.s Autos side-swiped trolleys
 opposite directions 5o6 a.7 Autos struck, backing out
 of driveways. or build
 lngS .......,...... 92 IL Autos struck in rear, run
 ming ahead Of trolleys,
 caused by sudden stop
 ping .......,....,.. Sio i'l Autos ran into moving
 trolley cars. same di- rection ............,. 2.f 4. Parked autos hit by trolley cars .,....... 5SS 11.2 Autos hit at grade cross ing ................. l1 Do
 ------- Total .......,.......5 5,25S 10D.O It will be noted that S,3SS instances are due solely to carclessness on the | part of the autoist. 1.e59 are cases in 1 which there is question as to | whether there might not have been | inattention on the part Of either the | motorman or the autoist and S92 are 1
New Britain herald., 1924-04-11

The increase in number in 1928 over 1922 is very largely accounted for by the records of the months of January, February and March. During these months in 1923. the city streets and country highways were covered with a heavy sheet of snow and ice. which we managed to keep off from
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-10-10
A Determined Drive to
Elect Klein as Labor
Judge

Cincinnati, O.-The Klein for Judge
Committee has just announced that
Nicholas Klein, Cincinnati labor law
yer, will surely be elected as Judge
of the Ohio Supreme Court (Short
term). A canvass just completed
shows that Klein will win by many
thousands. The state has been
swamped with literature and the
unions and farmers have taken very
active interest in this fight to elect
one Labor Judge. Klein's name is
on the Ohio judicial ballot, which is
non-partisan and the laboring people
are lining up to elect Klein on No
vember 4th.
81 only want this office" Klein
said today" as a means to destroy
the power that judges have taken un-
to themselves of jailing people for
contempt and | aim to get rid of in
junction judges and government by
injunction by making them ridiculous
and foolish. The writ of injunction
was intended as means of protec-
ting property against immediate de-
struction where the law could not give
quick relief, but now it has been used
altogether as a means of breaking
strikes and destroying labors eff
cieny and labors ideals and aims. The
Courts have brought themselves into
contempt, and they threaten to de-
stroy our liberties by substituting the
conscience Of a judge for the law Of
our land. This is the greatest prob
lem in a free country and | want to
be the means of destroying this vi
cious power and aim to bring our
courts back to the people. During
the big railroad strike Of two years
ago." said Klein further, "the
forces of organized greed asked for
300 injunctions against our railroad
workers and not one was denied.
Judges are now the real strike-break
ers and we must destroy this abuse as
witch-craft was destroyed" Labor
will have one labor judge is the claim
of the following persons who com
prise the Klein for Judge Committee:
Peter Witt, Chairman Ohio La Fol
lette Campaign; Albert F. Coyle, Edi-
tor Brotherhood of Locomotive En-
gineers Journal; Chas. J. Case, Secre-
tary-Treasurer, Building Trades
Council of Ohio; VIM. A. Savage, Sec
retary-Treasurer, Sub-Dist. A, United
Mine Workers of America; Col. D
L. Perry, Farmer; M. B. Cain, Pres
ident Columbus Federation Of Labor;
Frank j. Bender, Secretary Treasurer,
Sub-Dist. g., United Mine Workers Of
America; R. B. Alderman, Chairman,
Ohio State Legislative Dept. B. Of l..
r e f
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-10-10
s,1;s ssHe,T ss' THEY ARE
PREC
ing,
lUETS AND BRICKBATS ARE
~ DISTRIBUTED
CommendatiOn and Criticism Handed
Out PrOmiscuously as Deemed
Just by Our Hired Man
BEATS. POLITICS TEN TO ONE

That old-time political enthusiasm
is a thing of the past is becoming
more evident each year, and the day
of the big torchlight parades, NAM
moth professions and pole raisings
has long since been thrown into the
discard.
Why now days "Scotty's" melodi-
Gus voice calling the base ball scores,
can scare up a bigger crowd in five
minutes than the most celebrated po-
litical windjammer could gather in
half a day. This would indicate that
people are more interested in the
World series than in who will hold
down the Presidential job for the en-
suing four years.
This political apathy is evidenced
by the exceedingly slim attendance at
the much advertised meetings of the
two old parties, which up to date have
drawn only corporal's guard, and a
darned poor guard at that.
But "Scotty" gets 'em and holds
an enthusiastic cheering crowd from
start to finish. Perhaps if some of
our political sharps would get few
tips from him they could do likewise,
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-10-10
West Virginia Miners
Are Again EnjOined

Morgantown, w. Va.-A score of
union miners have been cited by
Judge Lazelle to prove why they
should not be punished for violating
an injunction issued by his honor.
They are forbidden from soliciting,
inducing or persuading" strikebreak-
ers from quitting their employment.
According to the injunction, the
miners can't resist eviction of their
families in civil court, as Judge
Lazelle commands them "from in any
manner obstructing, opposing or in
terfering with the plaintiff in re-en-
tering upon and taking possession
of its said dwelling houses and each
of them and removing the goods of
said defendants therefrom."
The injunction orders the miners
not to come in "the vicinity" of the
company's property, though the union
headquarters is within a few feet of
company land.
The company has forced its strike
breakers to sign a "yellow dog, y
wherein these workers agree not to
join a union or induce others to join
union while employed by the Brady
Warner coal corporation. This con-
tract men are forced to sign to secure
employment has been upheld by the
United States supreme court.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-10-10
JUDICIAL USURPATION IS
BACKED BY UNTRUTH

Those who are defending judicial
usurpation in this campaign are es-
tablishing new records for piffle and
untruths.
Men like Dawes, who blatantly
discuss this issue, neither reason nor
read. They are acting on the pat
medicine mans theory that if one
howls long enough he may be be
lieved.
The history of the constitutional
convention shows that the delegates
rejected every attempt to place the
judiciary above the legislature.
These efforts were led by James
Madison Of Virginia, Elbridge Gerry
of Massachusetts, and James Wilson
of Pennsylvania. In final effort tc
win their point these delegates sug-
gested that the president and the su-
preme court judges constitute a boarC
of revision to pass upon congression-
al acts. If the board refused to ac-
cept a law, congress could re-enact
the proposal by two-thirds vote.
John Francis Mercer, a Maryland
delegate, "disapprover of the doctrine
that the judges as eXpositors of the
constitution, should have authority tc
declare a law void"
Charles Pinckney Of South Carolina
opposed "the interference of judges ir
the legislative business"
John Dickinson of Delaware saio
mo such power should exist"
The present-day hysteria in defense
Of the judiciary did not always exist
and the Republican party Of other
days was fearless enough to insist on
the rights of the legislative branch Of
the government.
Fearing that the United States su-
preme court would annul its recon
struction laws, the Republican major
ity in both branches of congress pass
ed a law in 1868 that, in effort, mott
fled the supreme court to keep its
hands off this legislation. And the
court needed the warning.
This was the case of William H
McCardle, an obscure Mississippi edi-
tor, who was arrested by federal sold
iers on the charge of "inciting to in
surrection."
1t was whispered around Washing
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-10-10
HELM Maria Dawes For
Injunction Judge

Chicago-Charles D. Dawes, Re-
publican candidate for vice presi-
dent, had more than a passing in
terest last year in the election of
Judge Jesse Holden, notorious in
junction judge.
The Illinois state federation Of
labor reminds the public that it
was Holden who made a decision
favorable to Dawes and his bank
when suit was filed to secure re
turn of $1,250,000 which he loaned
to another bank for a day. This
loan fooled state examiners and
they issued a charter to the bank.
The money was then returned to
Dawes concern and the new bank
failed after few months. The
receiver discovered that the ST.
250,000 advertised as capital and
surplus" was the Dawes check
that was loaned for a day.
When Judge Holden was up for
reelection last fall Dawes called
his minute Men of the Constitu-
ton" to the polls in support of
Holden. At that time Dawes made
the ridiculous statement that this
injunction Judge was following
"the constitution and the laws of
Illinois"
After Holden was reelected,
Dawes boasted in another pamph-
let that he and his Minute Men"
made Holden's success possible.
The Illinois state federation of
labor has listed the attacks Dawes
has made on public officials and
trade union officials, and his oft
repeated contempt for the people.
"We can not refrain from ex-
pressing the opinion that as
demagogue Charles G. Dawes has
no peer in American politics." the
trade unionists say.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-10-10

San Francisco-By a 4-to-3 vote
the California state supreme court
has kicked the La Toilette electors off
the state ticket.
The closeness of the decision indi-
Gates the uncertainty of these judges.
who have ignored the legislature's
mandate that the judiciary consider
the spirit Of this law, and the intent
of voters.
The decision means that one Judge
nullified the wishes of $4,000 quail
fled voters, who in one day signed IA
separate petitions to place the La
Toilette electors on the state ballot
Nothing in the political history of
this country can equal the feat of
securing 100000 signatures of regis
tered voters in less than "a hours for
an Independent candidate.
In a telegram to Senator La Fol
lette, Frank Havenner, manager in
the independent movement, said:
"This extraordinary decision
was made effective by a single
vote in the face of the specific
declaration Of the law that a can
didate for any public office may
be nominated subsequently to a
primary election, or in lieu Of
such primary election, the law
states that the statute shall be
literally construed so that the
r. will of the electors shall not be
defeated. Notwithstanding this
attempt by a bare majority of
the supreme court to keep La
Toilette Wheeler electors off the
California ballot, the campaign
will be continued with renewed
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-10-10
NOT SEEN RIGHT
CHILD LABOR AMENDMENT is
ONLY AN ENABLING ACT
COnfers on Congress No Power Which
Is Not Now Enjoyed by Several
States of the Union

Washington-Opposition to the fed
eral child labor amendment is largely
based upon misunderstanding and "a
good deal Of it has its origin in de-
liberate misrepresentation by spokes-
men of special interests"
This statement is made by the de-
partment of social action, national
Catholic welfare conference, in it's
weekly bulletin.
Zone of the most surprising mis-
conceptions of the proposed amend
ment is that it interferes with paren-
tai control. AS a matter of fact, it
interferes with nothing" the church
men say. even after it is adopted
and becomes part of the constitu-
ton, it takes no liberty from any per-
son. For it is not a law, like the
eighteenth amendment; it is merely
an enabling act. That is, it gives con-
gress the power to regulate child lab
or. Until congress exercises this
power no change takes place in the
condition of working children.
The proposed amendment confers
upon congress no power which is not
already enjoyed by the several states.
every state child labor law inter
feres to some extent with the family;
nevertheless, no sensible person
thinks of condemning state regulation
of child labor on that ground"
Objection to the 18-year clause in
the proposed amendment is answered
by the church men, who point out
that the majority of the states now
regulate child labor Of that age in
extra hazardous employment and
night work, and the proposed amend
ment would give congress the same
power.
The claim of the national associa-
tlon of manufacturers that the
amendment would confer upon con-
gress Exclusive power" to regulate
child labor is shown to be incorrect,
the bulletin states.
"In other words, no state can sub
stitute a poorer statute for the con-
gresslonal statute. Congress can set
up a uniform minimum child labor
standard for the whole country; the
states can go as far as they like above
this minimum.
"The two federal laws declared un-
constitutional were not as rigid as
the best state laws. In this respce
history is likely to repeat"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-10-10
LA TOILETTE ELECTORS OUSTED
BY CALIFORNIA COURT

vigor. An outraged peoples in
dignation will overwhelm the
high hopes Of the reactionaries
who are rejoicing over today's de-
cision."
The courts decision is based on a
nicality-Whether state electors
are officials, or merely messengers to
carry out the expressed wish Of the
people.
Three judges ruled that the cleo
tors are officials. The majority of
the court held that the electors are
messengers and are not entitled to a
place on the ballot by petition. There
is no dispute about electors of other
parties rs these were chosen by the
convention or the primary system.
The three judges who voted for a
liberal Interpretation of the statute
were elected by the people. The four
judges who held to a narrow inter-
pretatiOn were appointed.
Reaction is jubilant at this blow to
the La Toilette movement, as it could
hardly be expected that a majority
Of citizens could do the superhuman
by writing on their state ballot the
names of 13 La Toilette electors. This
would entail endless confusion and
mistakes, thereby multiplying thous-
ands of ballots.
The Socialist party has offered
their electors, who are pledged to vote
for the Progressive candidate, and
Senator La Toilette announces from
Washington that this offer will be ac-
cepted, as this is the only alternative
to defeat reaction and rebuke the
usurping judges.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-10-10
WHAT COOPERATION COULD DO

The business district of commun-
ity is what first impresses a visitor,
and first impressions are liable to be
lasting ones.
Just what a stranger would think
after sizing up our public square is
a, conundrum. Of course we have
many buildings of which we are not
ashamed, but there are also some
which do not add to the beauty of the
picture. And then there are vacan-
cies where unsightly and hideous bill
boards take up valuable space which
should be occupied by business
houses; one such instance is just op-
posite our beautiful Memorial build
ing and others are in the near vicin-
ity.
Many little squatty structures could
and should be replaced by buildings
which would be a credit to a progress
sive city like Newark. Take for in
stance several on South Third street,
beginning at the alley just south Of
the Franklin bank. What better place
could be found for a good hotel, with
Continued on Page Five)
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-10-10

ton at the time that when McCardle's
appeal for release came before the
supreme court that body would an
nul all of the reconstruction acts. TC
block the court, congress clipped its
wings" as Congressman Schenck OF
Ohio stated on the floor Of the house
Mr.. Schenck said:
"Sir, | have lost confidence in
the majority Of the supreme court
of the United States. Is not that
plain enough? Now | hold that
the supreme court are,
the majority of them, proceeding
step by step to the usurpatiOn Of
jurisdiction which does not belong
to them. And, hold it to be not
only my right, but my duty as
representative of the people, to
clip the wings Of that court when
ever I can, in any attempts to
make such flights"
Congressman Wilson, the author OF
the bill that was intended "to clip the
wings" of the court, acknowledged or
the floor of the house it was his pur-
pose to take jurisdiction Of the Nc
Cardle case from the supreme court.
In the senate the same talk
against the court is noted. On March
26, 1868, Senator Stewart of New
ada, leader Of the Republican ma
jority, said;
"Mr. President, we are charged
with being afraid of the supreme
court. | tell the senator from In
diana we are not afraid of the su-
preme court.
"The policy of making the su-
preme court supreme dictator and
giving it a will, is a policy which,
if it could be carried out to the
entire satisfaction of the Demo-
cratic party, would soon subvert
this government"
Times have changed, however, since
1857 and 1868. The constitutional
fathers and the Stewarts, the Wilson's
the Schencks in congress have been
ignored by men of the Dawes stripe
who are blind to constitutional anC
congressional history and who would
arm the courts with powers that will
in the language Of Senator Stewart
eventually "subvert the government.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-10-10
Nations Unemployed Is
From | to 6 Million

New York-From 10 to IL per
cent of all the workers in the
United States are continuously out
of employment when good and bad
years are averaged. Each year
from 100000 to 100000 persons
are out Of work for weeks and
sometimes months at a time.
The Russell Sage Foundation
announces this as one of its dis
coveries following a five-years' in
vestigation of the question of un-
employment. The average is based
upon statistics covering the last
two decades. The study touched
70 cities and 81 states and Canada.
widespread unemployment is
now a constant phenomenon with
far-reaching economic, social, psy-
Geological and moral bearings" it
is stated.
"There is something which we
are just beginning to recognize
resentment on the part of the
workers against an industrial sit
uatlon in which such insecurity and
uncertainty of employment are
possible. 1t is not only unemploy-
ment, but the fear of unemploy-
ment-the knowledge that any Job
IS uncertain and insecure, subject
to the fluctuations of economic
change-which is responsible for
much OF our present industrial un-
rest"
Attention is called to the exploi-
tatlon of unskilled, semi-skilled
and casual workers by private en-
ployment agencies. A program of
perfecting the public employment
agencies until they drive the pri-
vate concerns from the field is
recommended.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-10-10
Oregon For Bob" Says State Committee

The Oregon Labor Press says:
"There is no denying that the Demo
Gratis have little or no hope of carry
ing the state and the Republicans
have become extremely apprehen-
i've in the last three weeks"
The certainty that Davis can not
carry the state will result in large
numbers of that party voting for La
Toilette, it is said.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-10-10

Portland, Ore.-"Oregop for Ia
Toilette" is the announcement made
by the independent headquarters. The
state committee declares that La Fol
lette will carry most of the counties,
some by overwhelming votes.
other counties the Independent ticket
will have a clear majority over bot
old parties, it is claimed.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-10-10
Production Costs in Australia

Melbourne, Australia - According
to the Australian bureau of statis-
tics, the percentages on the value of
manufactured production in Austria
liza for last year are wages, 21.79%I
fuel and light, 2.65%6, raw materials,
56.99%o; margain for profits, miscell-
aneous expenses and charges, 1870.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-10-10
$y LA TOILETTE MASS MEETING TONIGHT
eter Witt of Cleveland and Nicholas Klein of Cincinnati
S. to Speak at High School Auditorium
La Toilette Endorsed By
International and
State Bodies

Detroit, Mich.-One of the first
resolutions passed by the Information
al Association of Machinists, at their
convention in this city, declared in
favor of La Toilette and Wheeler
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-10-10


essy in his annual report.
New York-The candidacy Of La
Toilette and Wheeler was indorsed by
the convention Of the United Textile
Workers of America, at their conven-
tion in this city.
Peoria, Endorsement of La Fol
lette was voted by the United Brick
and Clay Workers convention in this
city.
Mitchell, S. D.-The South Dakota
state federation of labor declared for
La Toilette and Wheeler at its annual
convention here.
Salt Lake City-The convention of
the Utah state federation of labor
has declared for La Toilette and
Wheeler
Concord, n H.-The convention of
the New Hampshire state federation
of labor approved the non-partisan
political policy of the A. F. of L., and
voted to support the candidacy of La
Folletee and Wheeler.
Louisville, Ky. - The Kentucky
state federation of labor convention
Joined with its sister federations and
declared in favor of La Toilette and
Wheeler.
Lansing, Mich. - The Michigan
branch of the Brotherhood of Rail
road Trainmen has declared in fav-
or Of La Toilette and Wheeler.
Des Moines, Iowa - Organized
farmers in this state have brought ad
ditional woe to oldparty politicians
by declaring for La Toilette and
Wheeler This action was taken by
the Iowa farmers union at their con-
veniton here.
Harrisburg, Pa.-The Pennsylvania
State Legislative Board of the
Brotherhood Of Locomotive Firemen
and Enginemen, at a meeting in Har-
risburg unanimously adopted resolu-
tions pledging support to the La Fol
lette and Wheeler ticket.
Tampa, Fla.-Unanimous indorse-
ment Of La Toilette for president was
given by the Tampa Central Trades
and Labor assembly after prolong-
ed discussion on the candidates.
St. Louis-Unanimous Endorsement
of the La Toilette Wheeler ticket fea-
tured the closing session of the
Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen
of America in convention in st. Louis.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-10-10

Indianapolis-The convention of
the Journeymen BARRIERS Internation-
al union indorsed the candidacy Of
Senator La Toilette and Wheeler This
was recommended by President Shan
essy in his annual report.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-10-10

New York-The candidacy of La
Toilette and Wheeler was indorsed by
the convention Of the United Textile
Workers of America, at their conven-
tion in this city.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-10-10
LA TOILETTE STILL LEADS
Leaders Readers Favor Progressive
Candidate

That our readers are taking in
creased interest in the Presidential
preference vote now being conducted,
is shown by the result up to date.
La Toilette has more than doubled
the total of last week which was Ill,
while the two others have received
less than a dozen each.
Following is the present standing