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The Connecticut labor news., 1924-08-23
NON-UNION MINE OPERATORS GET
 LARGE PROFITS
Workers, Competitors and Public Dig to Pay Their
 Dividends.

Non-union mine operators continue to take advantage of all groups with which they come into contact. Huge profits are being made, at the expense of consumers, workers, and other mine owners, operating under union condi- tions.
 Reports from various points show inroads of the scab coal into the trade union fields; wage reductions-and failure of the operators to give their customers even the full benefit of the wages they have taken from their em- ployes. Meanwhile, mergers and con solidations continue, as the huge com pines gradually swallow available fields.
 Here are some of the reports re- ceived:
The Connecticut labor news., 1924-08-23
Heavy Shipments.

Cleveland.-The extent to which
 non-union West Virginia coal is cut ting out undermined Pennsylvania coal in the lake trade Is indicated by the Ore & Coal Exchange of Cleve- alnd. According to it's figures, from the beginning of the lake season to the end of May non-union coal carried over the Hooking Valley piers amount ed to 1,463,868 tons against 145,81O tons of union coal hauled by the Pennsyl- vania. Owners of large boats are re- ported taking their vessels out of the union coal lake trade as a result.
The Connecticut labor news., 1924-08-23

department champion a raise) will have to wait until the Presidential veto is acted upon if it is considered at all
 During the hearings on the wage question the senators and congressman were disgusted with the dilatory tao tics of the postoffice department Fig ures were promised and repeatedly postponed, It was the efforts of Con- greSs to immediately pass a bill to re- ,ieve the sufferings of the postal em- plOyes that prompted them to draft a bill without the postofflce figures, not however without the costofhce protest ing against the proposed increases. Postoffice officials with sa1ari ies up to S12,OOO can afford to wait, but postal employees getting $1 400 with less for substitutes, cannot live on figures and investigations.
 Can the reported nod of approval bring votes for the President who ran away from the Boston police strike :? There Is no known case of a posatl employe championing Cal. A vote for Cal among postoffice employees is as rare as an honest cabinet official. They may have their differences as to the choice between Davis and La Toilette, but one thing they are agreed to, Cal win Coolidge must go back to Vermont March the fourth And as for the president of the aptirniOn clerks aScO- citation who is reputed to have spoken for the postoffice supervisors (not eligible for labor unions) and frac- tion of the rural carriers, the saying that God takes care of infants and fools" holds true.
The Connecticut labor news., 1924-08-23
Old Age Pension Act
 Outlawed By Court

Harrisburg, Pa, Aug. 23,-The old age pension act of 1923 has been de phin county court. Tt conflicts with the organic law of the state" said Judge largest.
 The act provides for the payment of $1 day to persons over 70 years of age who possess property valued at less than $3,000.
 Last year the state appropriated $25,000 to inaugurate the system, but this was sufficient only for the work of the commission, and next years legislature was to be asked for sui fcient funds to meet the requirements of the act.
The Connecticut labor news., 1924-08-23
More Mergers.

The consolidation of the bituminous coal lands. It will center around the large combines is going steadily for ward. The formation of mergers in West Kentucky and Indiana has been followed by similar action in the case of 50 West Virginia companies. This means a $25,OOO,OOO corporation with upwards of 100000 acres of valuable coal alnds. It will center around the Main Creek Coal Co.,, one of the largest in West Virginia, with 21 mines i'll Logan county.
The Connecticut labor news., 1924-08-23
VIRGINIA FOR LA TOILETTE

Richmond, Va, Aug. 23.-Nice Presi- dent Conlon of the International Asso- ciation of Machinists is chairman of a committee that has issued call for a La Toilette Wheeler state conference in this city, Saturday, August 30, at the Labor Temple. The purpose is to select presidential electors and perfect a state organization. All labor and farmers organizations are invited.
The Connecticut labor news., 1924-08-23
Unemployment Increases.

Indianapolis.-During the first half of the fiscal year there were 23,Sol miners on the payro1ls of Indiana mines, according to the report of Chief Inspector C. Litt1ejohn. Wages totaled $A,933231, indicating per capita earn ings of $880. The average number en- ployed in the previous year was 3l,- 189. Unemployment is increasing.
The Connecticut labor news., 1924-08-23
Price Steady-Wages Down.

Wheeling, w. Va.-Pocahontas coal operators who secured contracts to provide the L. s. navy with coal at a fixed price stand to make mighty good profits as the results of a B per cent wage reduction all of which will go into nrOf1tS
The Connecticut labor news., 1924-08-23
CANNED CHILDHOOD

Beneath label "()ys er," "SnrimpS' Beans, Peas.' or Is canned pound of frUic missed Upon Lost fun and oic, so1dered tight Where no child them night, pound of health pound of strength From snatCEed find; young intelligence Robbed from a childish mind, Packed here together, snugy Teresa's eyegllt Tonys And washed sunshine here is canned, With smells of foWerS sparkle of green fields Washed bright by early showers And pleasant And shouts unheard in breeze 1ea, in the voices hid Of little and daughters, That should be singing "London Bridge" spy" "Where barley 'Tis I nobody knows' Come buy, elow-counrymen! chldhood's selling And what though little Jack should tire And fall too fast asleep? There's fol Marianne, childhood
 Sarah N Ceg1orn, in American Federatoni.
The Connecticut labor news., 1924-08-23
MOVIE OPERATORS WIN

Fl Paso Texas, Aug. 23.-The nov ing picture operators have unionized five large movie houses in this city.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-01-04
TO HASTEN PAVED HIGHWAY

The state highway engineer, to
hasten the building of a paved
highway through the arid and less
Travelled counties of eastern Wash
mgton, has tentatively suggested
that a nine-foot pavement be laid
This would hasten the day when
the state would have paved high
ways leading from Puget Sound
to the Idaho state line by the way
of Walla Walla and Spokane.
Revised figures by the engineer
indicate that without any increase
in the present license fees, Wash
mgton will be able to finish both
the Spokane and Walla Walla
county pavemcnts, keep up with
the demand for improvements ON
the Pacific highway, give a north
and south paved road through
eastern Washington and grade and
gravel all the other roads in the
state highway system within II
years time.
The first and most urgent need
is for the completion of the grad
ing of all roads in the highway
system, is the opinion Of the state
engineer. Some of these have not
yet been touched and important
communities of the state lack
transportation facilities. While
this work is being pressed he also
would go ahead with paving that
ultimately will complete the pro
gram he is outlining
Engineer Allen is not suggest
ing any changes in the present sys-
tenn of financing the state high.
way system. However, if the
grading and paving program al
ready tentatively agreed upon is
hurried, some means other than
the present method of pay-as-you-
90 policy will have to be found
Mr.. Allen, in working out II
year program, is proceeding in the
theory that the people favor the
pay-as-you-go policy.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-01-04
THIS CAMPAIGN DIFFERENT

The Forthcoming political cam
paign in this state will be entire
ly different from any previous
one. This thought is just begin
ming to percolate into the con
seriousness of the electorate. For
the first time in this state in
presidential year candidates for
county offices will not be on the
ballot. Heretofore the county
candidates and their particular
friends have done probably the
major portion of the intensive and
necessary work of compiling
lists of voters, seeing that the
voters wer registered, and getting
them out to the polls as well as
campaigning in practically every
voters were registered and getting
primarily and naturally to q
greater or lesser extent for theii
party ticket. There is more than
a fear that in the Forthcoming
campaign many of the present
county officials will be loath to ac-
lively participate. In any event
there will be hundreds of work
ers for those who would be can
didates or friends of candidates
for county Office under the old
time law who will have no special
interest in this years contest
Any one can see at glance that
it is going to be utterly impossible
for the limited number of state
and legislative candidates to in
dividually put over anywhere
near the usual comprehensive
campaign. To do the work of poll
ing voters, urging registration
and, the like, heretofore largely
attended to by county candidates.
would, if entrusted to paid work
ers, cost easily in the primaries
alone an aggregate probably in
excess Of the total four years
salary of all state officers.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-01-04

Bureau Of Mines Says Careful
Handling viii Bring Res ITS
From Various Fuels.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. substitutes
for anthracite are available so that IAN
intelligent people, using intelligent fir
ing methods, can face the prospect OF
an anthracite famine with equanlmity,"
according to the bureau of mines.
That federal agency which has been
giving much study to the subject and
has been making experiments, reports
that the grenter number Of homes in
this country are heated by bltumInous
coal. Other substitute fuels, which can
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-01-04
CHICKEN THIEVES BUSY

A. L. Smith, who resides along
Quartermaster harbor, reports
that one night the fore part of the
week chicken thieves visited HE
his place and took between
rs and 100 of his birds. He is
sues a warning to all poultrymcn
to be ON the look out and prepar-
ed to give all after dark visitors
a warm reception.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-01-04

Storage batteries sold, rented, re-
paired and charged. Radio parts,
machine work. generator and
starter work speciality. Wash
on Machine Shop.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
McADOO'S MESSAGE
Candidate For Nomination Says Something of Andrew Jackson's Character Would Go We'll Now.

Los Angeles, Cal, Jan. S,-Some- thing of the rugged character and leadership of Andrew Jackson inject ed into American public affairs would 're-inspire the nation," MeAdoo, war time director-general Of railroads and candidate for the democratic presi- dential nomination, today told demo- crats Of Tennessee in q message sent to the conference Of party leaders meeting in Nashville, in celebration of Jackson Day.
 Please extend my greetings and best wishes Mr. NcAdoo's message stated, Ito my friends who are meet ing in Nashville on Jackson Day. If we can get something of Jackson in- tcgriiy, courage. decision, rugged character and leadership into the con- duct of public affairs, it will re- inspire the nation, Jackson never offered scdatives whom a stimulating hght in the service Of democracy was demanded"
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
IS NOT A CROOK F.
Dhinmg Rod Or some such Thing Is Iscd in Predicting Futures, New Orleans Court Rules,

New orleans, Jan. s.--prosiding a person deals in futures" in working confidence games in Louisiana he Is not obtaining money under false pre- tenses, the state supreme court here yesterday iu setting aside indictments against George Antoine of Lafayette parish,
 Antoine was alleged to have worked the old game Of the magic rod" as a means Of finding buried treasures and oil on Ulysses und Prosper Du- non, obtaining $500 from thom to produce the magic or mineral rod" Hc promises to divide the treasure with the two victims.
 Antoine alleged the revised sta lutcs provide for punishment Of those obtaining money by presentations of a past or existing condition and have nothing to do with future" conditions or promises.
 ln sustaining the district court the supreme court pointed out that "however r'prcheusiblc his conduct may seem, it does not fall within the scope Of the legal definition of a falSe Dretense."
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08

Before the war about 5o0,000 peo- pie emigrated from England every year.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
MORE ARRESTS LIKELY
Four Negroes Already Are Indicted For Axe Murders in Alabama Others Are sought.

Birmingham, Ala. Jan. B. -- The four negroes held in the county jail in connection with Birmingham's long list Of axe attacks were indicted secretly for murder ten days ago and additional arrests are expected quick ly. Two of the men are said by sheriff Thomas J. Shirley and solici- tor Jim Davis to be leaders of an organized "aNe syndicate" which In more than three years has attacked A persons and Killed 2i Of them.
 According to Solicitor Davis the ave gang held secret meetings and planned attacks. In some instances straws were drawn to decide which Of the negroes actually would wield the instrument, he added.
 Tt is our plan to place tho pris- oners on trial within two or three weeks" he said.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
MAKE NEW NIGiTsBII. TOntaiUr> are Successfully t.raft,sl
 Onto pmators.

Paris, Jan. S.-Tho grating of to- matoes on different species of pota. toes, as noted in experiments con- ductcd by the bontantist Stanislas Go- icwskh had the effect Of noticeably increasing the acidity Of the former vegetable. according to a paper which tho scientist read to inc Academy or sciences yesterday On fine other hand s-asting a tomato on tbr lycium plant. another member or the genus solana- eaac, considerably increased inc sl- gar content ot he tomato.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
OBREGON PREPARES
 GREAT OFFENSIVE
Drive on Rebels Will Be in
 Three Divisions
By The Associated Press.

1 By The Associated Press.
 Mexico City, Jan. '. (By Radio Via the Fort Worth Star Telegraph The Obregon war leaders are getting ready for an offensive against the revolutionary troops in the state of Vera Cruz, activities of the military leaders indicate. General Francisco Serrand, secretary of war, returned to Mexico City today from the Vera Cruz front, where he conferred with Federal leaders regarding the of tensive, according to war department information.
 It has been learned unofficially that this offensive will be divided into three divisions, with the central division under General Pedro Gabay and the third operating toward the Isthmus of Panama, under General Juan Dominguez. The main body of each division will advance on foot overland it is understood, instead of waiting for repairing of railway lines torn up by the revolutionists. Re- pairing will be left to the rear guards, it is understood.
 Denial has been made by rebel leaders of the war departments pub lished reports that the rebels have evacuated Tuxpam, an important pe- troleum center in northern Vera Cruz, according to information reach ing Mexico City.
 It was stated by the war depart ment that the. rebellious followers of Cesar Lopez de Lada. former gover- nor of Tamaulipac, are concentra- ting near Tuxpam, and that the federal columns advancing southward from Tampico and Panuco would deal with them in proper time.
 During the present week President Ohrcgon is expected to proceed to the Jalisco front, according to war department officials.
 Publication in today's papers of two conversations calling the senate into extraordinary session caused such confusion that no session of congress was held this evening.
 According to Senator Teofilo Arr antes president of the senate until new officials are elected, no extra session will be convened until the fourteenth, although all senators have been summoned to attend pre- limnary meetings to exchange im- pressions in regard 10 election of new officials.
 Efforts to recapture Ramio Tamez, former governor of Neuvo Leon, have proven fruitess. according to special dispatches from Monterey capital of Neuvo Leon. Tamcz was imprisoned in charges Of seditionary activities.
 According to unofficial reports, four thousand socialists in the state of | ucatan have begun q counter reyo- lution against the revolutionary forces controlling that state. but these reports are not confirmed by govern ment sources of information.
 Tn the principal countries which took part in the World War there are 7,124.000 disabled men in receipt or pensions.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08

In the principal countries which took part in the World War there are 7,t24.o00 disabled men in receipt of pensions.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
ATTEMPTED HOLD UP.
Bridgeport Trutkman Claims Two
 Men SlIot at Him.

Stamford. Jan. S.---George wotis- check or 2y7 Charles street, Bridgf- port. driver of truck, reported to a local motorcycle policeman early to- day That an attempt was made 10 hold him up near the Noroton fire house in Noroton. He was driving the truck toward New York on the Post road. he told the policeman when two men in an automobile attempted 10 stop him. He continued on his way. al- though one shot vas fired at him by one of the boldup men. he said. The police went 70 thc scene but failed h find any trace of the highwaymen. The truck contained a load of silk shirts.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
10 ID 20 YEARS IS
 GIVEN MRS. MILLER
She Fights in Court and Calls
 on K. K. K. A

Philadelphia, Jan. S.--Katherine Miller, rooming house mistress. for merly of Wilkes-Barre, Pa, was sen tenced to from 10 to 20 years in the county prison yesterday for the fatal shooting of Harry Kabernagel. a former boarder, on West Philadel- phia street corner, Oct. H..
 The jury, which brought in a second degree murder verdict, with recommendation of mercy. was out for more than 4S hours. Judge Har- ry S. McDevitt. ignoring the mercy recommendation, imposed the maxi- mum sentence, remarking that ''any verdict but guilty would have been equivalent to lynch law"
 The defendant startled the court in dramatic fashion after sentence was imposed. Hitherto calm, she sud- denly rose and battled with court officers, During the struggle she in white letter sewn on her black dress:
 TX. K. K, Help. k. K. K."
 Two officers finally subdued her and carried her out bodily to the sheriff's cell room. On the way she screamed, Mrs. Roster killed two and got away free, and I have to go to prison!"-referring to recent shoot ing case in which the defendant was acquitted.
 Later she told one of her counsel that "a guardian angel" had sug- gested to her to sew the letters on her dress. The letters, six inches high, were made by Mrs. Miller from white fabric during her confinement while awaiting trial. During the long court procedure she kept them under velour coat she wore closely buttoned while in the court room.
 Under the sentence imposed, she must serve a minimum of ten years unless pardoned. the length of time additional to the ten years being de- by the behavior in prison.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
BASSETT MAKES DENIAL
Mrs. Nnia Wilcox Putnam Sander sons Agent says He is in No Way Personally Interested in Her.

West Palm Beach, Fla, Jan. s. Ellsworth K. Bassett. business man ager for Nina Wilcox Putnam Sander son, is in her household "as her per- sonal business representative" he said here last night in denying re- ports from Madison. Conn, quoting his wife as saying Mrs sanderson had sought to induce her to divorce him.
 "'fhe story is absolutely false" MT. Bassett said.
 Bassett has been staynig at Mrs. Sandersons winter home at Delray. Mrs. Sanderson arrived in Ntw York from there last night.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
TROOPS GUARD PRINCE.
Every Prccaution Taken T9lay Ia
 Keep Jap Regent safe.
.y The .AssouIatul prlss

By The Assoulatrd Press.
 TolIio. Jan. A.-CaNalrymcn with drawn swords guarded Prince Regent lirohito this morning when he went to he Yoyoei paeade grounds 10 con- duet the annuai military review Of the imperial army. lH addition, the grounds were heavily guarded, being surrounded with Cor1on of police and Eendarmeric forces,
 The elaborate precautions were The result of the recent attempt by q youthful socialist tu slay the prince.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-02
CITY TAX LEVY
is HIGHER
Economy in County and
State viii Curb Increase

soattles ely government will
cost the taxpayer ti.0oag5a moro
IN 1895 than in 1854
Definite final figures ON the
amount of money to be raised H.,
taxation next year. were announced
Thursday by q. l. n.aine. chair.
man or the city oot,cll finance
committee, The mai budget shows
that s1652.625 must De raised by
taNNation. This is a reduction Of
SSosiSS under thc budget estIm'
ateS, Tho amount raised by tax.
alton IN 1884 was t66aSeSt
Part 81 the increase, Blaine rN,
planned. will be- placed IN a sinking
fund o. retire bonds maturing next
year or the million dollar raise.
ttS55s3 win De used Ter bond re-
tiremeuts
The final figures show. according
20 Blaine. that the tax levy FOR
1895 viii De All mills higher for
city purposes than IN 1894. but due
% reductions or state. county and
school taxes. the total levy for all
purposes viii 30 g OF a min under
the lasi tax.
M the city had shown the same
spirit Of economy and rstrcnchment
displayed hy the state and county
governments. We could have made
"A substantial reduction in taxes this
coming year" Blaine said.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-02
LYLE TO SCENE
OF BATTLE
Leaves for Curlew 10 Probe
Rum Running Shooting

Director u. e. Lylc was a. route
% Curi6w I'm Ferry county. THUR
day morning 90 personally invest.
gate The shooting ~ Prohibition Pa.
trolmau George Murray. II Seattle.
and Folry Paine Curicw ranchcr in
an alleged rumrunnins hattlo near
the Canadian border shortly after
midnight "Wednesday Paine b. b..
licvrd near death,
III looks as tho the seasons feud
with liquor men east 81 the noun.
tains hos resulted in deliberate az.
tempt AZ murder" Lyle declared TO
The star prior 10 hia departure FOR
Spokane and Curlow. Wednesday
evening
Agents Murray and Andrew sadlrr
were on patrol between Curlew and
panyilio 10 intercept rum runners
coming over nom Grand Forks. y.
g. They flagEcd down an automo
bile. Lyle Wns Informed. and Palnu
leaned ont and shot Murray. innlct.
ing n flesh wound near tho heart.
Both Murray aud sadicr returned
tho fire ana ssdlcr shot Paine thru
tho neck aa tho car sped away. The
wounded man was captured Ia Cur
lew where O. rancher brought him for
medical attention later Ia the morn.
ing,
Murray, who has a wife and four
small children IN Seattle, d In the
Grand Forks hospital and viii re.
cover.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-02
SHIP
PIRACY Barred
Outlaws Raid French Yes
sells and Seize Rum Stores
AMERICAN AIDS INQUIRY
U. S. and French Govern
ments on Trail OF Plot
IN IONS M GANDT

BREkT France. oct p Max
Phaf has saved hiH neck and
started two governments on "a world.
wide search that may ay bare tho
entire business Of rum running and
deal a death blow 90 the biggest
smuggling ring u The lot.
French authorities have prepared
for week further examination of
the American. whom they nut ae-
cused Of piracy in connection with
tho raid on the French steamer.
Mulhoufs. which Melted the pirates
S. 900. 900 worth Of liquor
Tho men wanted were named ~
the young New Yorker yesterday
u IL only "A desire Of the authorities
no avoid international complications
that hlndorB the French IN tho
chase. They hope 10 provide the
United states authorities with val.
liable Information about rum run
ming IN exchange FOR assistance ia
capturing tho Muihouao pirates.
Phatf. who wus threatened with
hanging n convicted on the piracy
charge. escaped that danger when
ono o. tho crew Of the Mulhouss DO.
clarod positively that the prisoner
was not among the raiders. The
American r. seeking 20 eEtricats
himself from his prcdleament BY
telling what he knows ot the rum
running business and especially by
aiding the French 20 lay hands upon
tho Mulhouso raiders.