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Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-02-22
Back Pay Suit Lost
By Railway ShOpmen

Philadelphia-Federal Judge Dick
inson has dismissed the $15,000,000
back-pay suit that system federation
No. 90 (shop men) started against
the Pennsylvania railroad.
The claim was for the difference
between wages set by the railroad
labor board, and wages set by the
railroads company union. Judge
Dickinson ruled that federal courts
have no power to enforce decisions of
the railroad labor board. The fedora
ton system will appeal the decision.
One result of the trial that is of
value to the organized workers is the
statement by Pennsylvania railroad
official that the expenses of company
union" representatives are paid by
the railroad when they are negotiat-
ing wage rates.
Robert V. Massey, general manager
of the eastern region of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad, made this acknowledge
ment under cross examination by the
shop mems attorney.
This is proof that the company sun
ion" is a good investment for the rail
road as the management has saved
$15,000,000, less the few hundred dol
lars it eXpends on company union"
while they are housed
in fine hotels and smoke good cigars
during wage conference.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-02-22
HERE THEY ARE
BOUQUETS AND BRICKBATS ARE
DISTRIBUTED.
COmmendatiOn and Criticism Handed
Out PrOmiscuOusly as Deemed
Just BY Our Hired Man.
HALF A LOAF

The idea suggested by the "Hired
Man" short time ago that stipu-
lation be incorporated in all contracts
for city jobs that only registered vot-
ers of Newark only shall be employed
on such work, has been partially
adopted, and an ordinance was intro
duced on Monday night which says
that cas- far as possible residents of
the city of Newark be employed on
all public contracts let by. the city of
Newark" After some little discus
sion it was put on second and third
reading and unanimously passed.
Councilmen Dover and Fulke, who
introduced the ordinance, wanted it
made imperative, as did also Mayor
Stevens, who spoke on the subject.
Solicitor Randolph claimed that MAX
ing the demand absolute was con-
trary to law and public policy, and
in opposition to a recent ruling of the
Attorney General.
1t was the universal opinion of the
council that home people should at all
times be employed in preference to
imported labor, and that no efforts
would be spared to secure the desired
end.
So while a positive demand cannot
be made on outside contractors re-
quiring the employment of home
people, the ordinance will undoubted-
ly have an influence of considerable
weight.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-02-22
MELLON BILL
PEOPLE BEGINNING TO REALIZE
WHAT 1T MEANS
Senators COuzens and Shipstead Are
Investigating and Asking Some
Embarrassing Questions

Washington-The Mellon tax bill
is confronted by jagged rocks and
hidden reefs. 1t is stated that Con-
gresham Longworth, house floor
leader of the administration party,
has notified the president the bill can
not pass in its present shape, and
that it must be modified to meet pop
ular opposition.
The propaganda in favor of this
legislation has "flivvered." The
theory that rich citizens will graci-
ously invest their money in industry
II they pay less taxes has fewer sup
porters than formerly.
The plan has been bombarded in
the senate, where Mr.. Couzens of
Michigan and Mr.. Shipstead of Min
nesota are bringing out facts relative
to the United States treasury that are
rarely mentioned in the public press.
Senator Shipstead has shown that
Secretary Mellon has the sole power
and is exercising ito raise inter-
est rates for banks. While the secre-
tary is pleading that the issuance of
taX-exempt bonds by states and mu-
inequalities be stopped, he is issuing
federal tax-eXempt bonds that banks
buy.
Senator Couzens has renewed his
letter-writing attacks on the secre-
tary, who is asked: "Is there any rea-
son why corporations should not pay
the same income tax on their receipts
from interest on bank balances, divi-
dends and interest on bonds, as in
dividuals do?"
The Michigan lawmaker charges
the secretary with favoring banks to
the detriment of the individual tax
payer, and reminds the cabinet Off
cial that the greatest loophole for
avoiding sur-taxes is the formation of
holding companies.
"Will you agree to the proposal to
tax all dividends and interest that
these holding companies receive on
the same basis as you tax individ-
uals?" asks Senator Couzens.
"You are directing no efforts to
get at the corporations, but rather
are playing directly into their hands.
1t is estimated that you have paid
banks over S100,000,O00 in excessive
interest rates, and you did this even
though the banks pay no income or
corporation taxes on government Sc
curities.
"Your own bank the Mellon Ma
tional at Pittsburgh, holds nearly
$4O,000,000 on which it pays no taxes
whatsoever. You know that individu-
ais holding these securities would
have to pay income taxes. Why do
you not recommend a remedy for this
discrimination?
This publicity is having its effect
on the popular mind, and the people
as never before are understanding
that the term money power" is not
merely a figure of speech.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-02-22
NEWARK OHIO, FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 22, 1924
German Imports
Show Increase

Washington = Exports of United
States goods to Germany gained only
$40 of one per cent, in 1923 while i'm
ports showed an increase of 38 per
cent Important increases in exports
were bacon from $6,000,000 to $10,-
100000, lard from $26,OO0,00O to $40,-
100000, cotton and manufactures
from $131, 100000 to $144,O0O,O0O,
naval stores from $1,5OO,0OO to $3,-
100000, leaf tobacco from $4,000,000
to $5,500,000, sulphur from $1,000,-
900 to $1,500,000, adding and calcu-
lating machines from $150,000 to
100000, typewriters from 100000 to
$178,000. Decreases in exports to
Germany occurred in corn from $22,-
100000 to $5,000,000, rice from $751;
100000 to $12,000,000, wheat from
$13, 100000 to $3,000,0O0, wheat flour
from $10,O00,000 to $2,000,000, lubri-
eating oils from $10,000,000 to $5,-
100000, copper from $27,000,000 to
$22,000,000, lead from 100000 to
100000.
The following imports from Ger
SlOWSu lHSl CctoCo
laces and embroideries from $1,000,-
900 to $3,000,000, china, from ST.
100000 to $3,600,000, cotton wearing
apparel from $7,500,00O to $9,000,-
900, toys from. $6,0O0,000 to $7000,-
900. Imports of colors and dyes de-
creased from $2,500,O0O to 100000,
while shipments of muriate of potash
dropped from $3,500,000 to $4,000, 900.
A considerable relative increase oc-
Cured in American imports of Aus
trian products during the year 1923,
although our exports to Austria re-
NAMED practically unchanged. In
1923 Austrian shipments to the
United States showed a considerable
increase, although the total amount
of imports is still unimportant. Dur
ing 1923 American products export
ed to Austria totaled 81, 100000, COM
pared with S1,600,000 in 1922, repre-
senting slight increase. This de-
crease may be attributed to the eff
forts of the Austrian Government to
curtail as much as possible the large
imports of foodstuffs which she has
heretofore purchased in the United
States and to buy from countries ly-
ing nearer at hand.
The items composing the Austrian
shipments to the United States re-
manned the same as during the past
two years.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-02-22
TEAPOT Dome in a Nutshell

refused to answer questions. He said
it might incriminate him.
On January 81 the senate unani-
mously called for the annulment of
the oil leases on the ground that they
"were executed under circumstances
indicating fraud and corruption"
On February II the senate, by a
vote of At to 81, asked the president
to request Secretary Denby's resigna-
tion. The president replied that the
senate has no legal right to take such
action, and that he will await the re-
port of special counsel he appointed
to investigate the entire subject.
The anti-Denbyites reply that the
senate must approve cabinet appoint
ments, and therefore the senate has a
voice in the fitness of cabinet Off
cials.
Defenders of Secretary DENLY say
he may have committed an error of
judgment, but that is not a crime.
They rely on the act of 1920 which
states that the secretary of the navy
shall Conserve, develop, use and
operate" the oil reserves.
The DENLY defenders would have
the entire matter shifted to the
courts. Opponents Of this plan say
public interests would be lost in dry
legal proceedings.
Around the above points revolve a
sordid tale of corruption in high
places and debauchery of public office
by big business.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-02-22
Union Miners Run
Works Successfully
(By Federated Press)

Benton, Ill.-Union miners here
have undertaken an experiment in CO.
operative production, operating the
mine of the Gallatin Coal & Coke Co.,
Equality, Ill. The private owners
were unable to make the mine pay,
and it had not been operated for some
time, being in the hands of a receiver.
Water had flooded the mine, threat
ening damage beyond repair.
The local miners union went into
the mine, pumped out the water and
repaired the damage. Then they went
to the receiver and entered into an
agreement to operate the mine, pay
operating expenses and fixed
amount on each ton hoisted, in return
for the sale price of the coal. The
contract was approved by the receiv-
er and ratified by the union. The
agreement will expire April 1. The
mine employs 115 men. These union
miners are convinced of their ability
to demonstrate the success OF work
ers' management and cooperative
production.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-02-22
Tax Exempt Bonds
Will Be Continued

Washington-By a vote of 247 to
1873 the house rejected a proposed
constitutional amendment that would
prohibit states, counties, municipali-
ties and other units issuing tax
exempt securities.
Secretary of the Treasury Mellon
favored the plan. 1t was savagely
attacked by Congressman Pou of
North Carolina, who opposed the
claim that money invested in tax
exempt bonds is lost to industry, and
that this causes unemployment. Mr..
Pou reminded his colleagues that
money secured through the sale of
these bonds is placed in circulation by
building school houses, roads, water
works, sewers and other social enter
prises.
Other opponents showed that the
amendment would place the credit of
minor units of government under con-
troll of the federal government. This
was stamped a "monstrous PROPOSE
tion," because it meant more centrali-
zation of government.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-02-22

Out of the bewildering tangle of
Teapot Dome, the following may be
considered the "high points:
For years private interests have at
tempted to gain control of oil lands
that congress set aside for navy uses.
The navy department was placed in
control of these lands.
Efforts were made, without sue
cess, to have Presidents Taft, Roose-
velt and Wilson ignore this mandate
of congress.
Albert B. Fall resigned his office
as United States senator from New
Mexico and accepted the position of
secretary of the interior in President
Harding's cabinet, March 5, 1921.
Secretary of the Navy Denby, who
was the legal custodian of the oil
lands, joined with Fall in recommend
ing to the president that control of
the oil lands be given to the interior
department. This was done. The
change was made, it is claimed, to
get rid of the strenuous objections OF
navy officers.
Fall the navy secretary then leased
the oil lands to private exploiters.
Fall resigned from the cabinet.
The senate adopted Mr.. La Fol-
lette's resolution calling for an in
vestigation. A "hot trail" was not
struck by the probers until stories of
Falls sudden prosperity in New Mex
leo reached Washington.
Fall was called to testify, but he
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-02-22
No Alien LabOrerS
Needed in America

Washington-A report on the pend
ing immigration bill was filed in the
house by Congressman Johnson,
chairman of the committee. 1t was
signed by IA members. Because the
present law expires June 80 next the
report urges the Immediate and ur-
gent need for enactment of immigra-
tion legislation" The report declares
that the nations prosperity does not
depend upon more immigrants.
"The committee is advised" the re-
port continues, shat the number of
aliens desiring to enter the United
States is very large. 1t is reasonable
to assume that, despite unfavorable
exchange rates, high steamship tar
ifs, and other untoward factors, an
immigration of between 100000 and
100000 would have entered the
United States during each of the last
two years if the per cent law had
not barred the way.
eff the per cent law is permitted
to expire, and if no other legislation
is enacted, the movement to our
shores Of the largest migration of
peoples in the history of the world
may be expected to begin July l.,
1924. The exclusion clauses of the
act of Feb. 5, 1917, will be powerless
to stay the tide.
"The prosperity of the United
States does not depend upon addition
al un-skilled alien laborers coming to
this country. Industry and activity
have survived the slackened immigra-
tion caused by the European war and
the quota law (the two covering a
stretch of almost 10 years., and the
United States has had one spell of
great unemployment during that
period. Our gain in population
through natural sources is large-10,-
100000 in the period of 1019-1920,
Some thought must be given to the
welfare of the coming generations.
The report indicates that the COM
mittee look upon the suspension Of
all general immigration as future
possibility.
The majority considered such ac-
tion "inadvisable at this time," al
though a minority favored it.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-02-22
Daugherty Must Quit
Says Trades Assembly
(By Federated Press)

Minneapolis - Immediate resigna-
ton of Attorney General Harry M.
Daugherty is asked by the Minneapo-
lis Trades and Labor assembly. The
resolution, which was passed without
a dissenting vote, requests President
Coolidge to ask for the immediate
resignation of Daugherty. 1t recites
general had with the Teapot Dome oil
lease scandal, his failure to prosecute
wartime profiteers, his disregard for
constitutional guarantees of free
speech and assemblage during the
1922 railroad strike, and his appoint
ment of William J. Burns to head the
department of justice
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-02-22
UNNECESSARY EXPENSE

Instead of again renting the valu-
able corner room in the city building
just vacated by the fellow who after
he had marred the outside stucco wall
by a big smear Of white paint, threw
up the sponge and quit after brief
existence in the restaurant business,
the place has been preempted by our
Director of Public Service, who has
formerly been quartered in the>water
works office, and he has or will short
ly move lock, stock and barrel, into
this highly desirable location, which
from almost time immemorial has
been a source of revenue to the city.
Just why this move at this time,
when the city finances are claimed
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-02-22
/. Frisco Stage Hands Nav Strike

San Francisco-This city is faced
by the probability of a strike of all
stage hands, motion picture opera
tors, theater musicians and other
stage employees, unless the theaters
grant a 14ao wage increase at once.
By the rules of the Federated Stage
Crafts, all allied trades must walk
out if the stage hands quit, and the
result will be the darkening of nearly
every theater in San Francisco.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-02-22
Metal Workers Advance

Memphis, Tenn. = Sheet metal
workers have secured substantial
wage increases. The old rate Of
S71a cents an hour is advanced to
$1.05 until August 1, when the rate
will be increased 71a cents an hour.
This will bring the scale to $1.12R
an hour, or SO a day.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-02-22
No Labor Wanted

Berkeley, Cal.-Building craftsmen
in this city appeal to workers else
where not to believe statements that
there is labor scarcity in this city.
Last September a fire destroyed 900
homes, which have since been rebuilt.
Anti-union employers are attempting
to capitalize this incident by flooding
Berkeley with penniless workers.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-02-22
Unions Support Bank

Los Angeles-Local labor unions
are coming to the support of the Peo-
Piles Bank of Los Angeles which will
open on or about March 10. Carpen-
ters' unions number 1853 and 426 pur-
chased $4,000 worth of stock each.
The Plasterers' union bought $4,000
and the Culinary Workers Alliance
of San Pedro, $4,000. The sale of
stock will close March 1.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-02-22
Watching Judicial Election

Chicago-The election of five of
the nine members of the state su-
preme court takes place next June,
and organized labor is already dis
cussing the Importance of this event.
The term of office is nine years. This
election will determine the character
of the men who will pass on legisla-
tion for the next decade.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-02-22
Shoe Workers Get Contract

New York-The Shoeworkers' Pro-
tective union at Haverhill, Mass, has
concluded a two-year agreement with
the Shoe Manufacturers Assn, pro-
viding for a permanent committee of
arbitration. Edwin Newdick, New
England representative of the Labor
Bureau, Inc, was selected to head the
arbitration board at $4,000 an
nual salary.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-02-22
Working for COssack Bill

East st. Louisa renewed effort
to jam a state police bill through the
next Illinois state legislature was
forecast in meeting here of the first
district conference, Illinois Chamber
of Commerce. Candidates for the
legislature will be questioned in ref
erence to their attitude on the state
police question. Those who favor the
mesaure will receive the support of
organized business.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-02-22
OppOse Night Work

Oakland, Cal.-Organized bakers
are unanimous in their opposition to
night baking, proposed by wholesale
bakers. The workers say the plan
has been rejected in this country and
in Europe.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-02-22
Bill Posters Stand Firm

San Francisco Organized bill
posters and billers are standing firm
in their Pacific coast strike against
the Foster & Kleiser firm. The
Burns detective agency is associated
with the anti-union firm.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-02-22
GUESS JOE WAS INNOCENT

Despite heroic efforts to fasten the
heinous crime of "illegal possession"
upon Joe Picarilli in municipal court
last Monday, his honor was compell-
ed to declare defendant not guilty for
the following reasons: There was no
evidence that Joe had ever sold any
of the alleged wine found in the cellar
under his private residence; further
more the seven samples submitted
contained no alcohol whatever, and
last but not least, there was every
reason to believe that the aforesaid
wine was made prior to 1918.
So the case fell down hard, and the
alleged law violator and bootlegger
was returned to the bosom Of his
family.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-02-22
UNEMPLOYMENT in South Carolina

Charleston, S. C.-Conditions con-
tinue to grow worse here as hundreds
of workmen are laid off. The u. S.
navy yard, which normally employees
about 500, has cut it's force down to
nearly $50 men. Other large indus
tries are following suit, among them
being Standard Oil, which is running
far below capacity.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-02-22
Too Much Child Labor

Madison, Wis. - Employers are
warned by the state industrial COM
mission that prosecution will follow
their continued violation of the child
labor laws. The business men are
employing children without a permit
and are subject to trebled penalty
for compensation.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-02-22
Women Bring PrOfiteers to Terms

Sydney, N. S. W.-Through a well
organized boycott, the Housewives
Assn. at Sydney succeeded in reduc-
ing the price of potatoes from $120 a
ton to between 500 and $25. When
the price was hammered down to bed
rock, the association lifted the boy
colt.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-02-22
Big Baldwin Profits

Philadelphia-The annual report of
the Baldwin locomotive company
promises to surpass the most rosy
estimate. Net profits, it is stated,
will exceed $10,500,000, new high
record. This is declared to be conser-
vatiVe.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-02-22
TWO MEASURES STILL PENDING


Two ordinances of considerable i'm
portance were read for the second
time on Monday night.
One was in response to Kussmaul's
request fora nice new sixty thousand
dollar pump for the water works,
which he claims is needed. One of
the dads told 'em the public seemed
to be under the impression that the
thing was to cost but six thousand,
and many believed the proposed addi-
tion to the plant was not necessary at
all just at present. Probably the cat
will jump one way or t'other at next
meeting.
The other measure was the one
asked for by Clay Van Voorhis and
a few other members of the Newark
Auto Club. 1t would make all traffic
run in continuous circle around the
square and prohibit parking for a
considerable distance on any street
leading to the court house. 1t too
was passed up after the second read
ing, although one of the members did
mention that it might be doubtful
business policy to deny our country
friends the use of parking space in
the immediate down town district.
This question, like the first mention
ed, will very likely be thrashed out
and disposed of at next meeting.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-02-22
Dispatchers Increase Assets

Chicago-The American Train Dis
patchers' Assn. has $22O9.46 more in
it streasury as result of 1923 oper-
ations than it had at the end of 1922,
Secretary-Treasurer C. L. Darling re-
ports. The total assets are $176,042.
SO.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-02-22
Against Government Compensation

Washington-Business interests in
this city and throughout the nation
are urging congressman to oppose the
Fitzgerald compensation bill, which
prohibits private concerns from writ
ing compensation to injured workers
in the District of Columbia. Bust
ness men favor the Underhill bill,
which permits private concerns writ
ing this insurance.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-02-22
Electric Workers Holding Their Own

New Orleans-The strike by the
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
against the New Orleans Public Serv-
ice Co. is more than holding it's own.
Work done by the scabs is of the
poorest quality, at an increase of ap-
proximately 200e6 over the wage
scale paid the local union.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-02-22
Metal POlishers Gain

New York-Metal polishers en-
ployed in the French range shops
have a new contract, with So wage
rate and 44-hour week. These shops
have been union for more than 20
years.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-02-22
SHOVE FER UP

If our good old town clock is not
soon touched up the time shown on
the dials will soon be neither "t'other
nor which," as day by day it's getting
slower and slower. Better "step" on
the gas.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-02-22
Cheated Miners Strike.

Murphysboro, Ill.-More than 700
miners employed by the Western coal
and mining company suspended work
because they were cheated by a
checkweighman employed by the COM
pany.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-02-22
General Labor Notes
Short Items Gathered For Benefit of
Hasty Readers.
Will Probe Minimum Wage.

Columbus, Ohio - The minimum
wage commission, created by the last
state general assembly to make a
study of minimum wage legislation,
is holding public hearings.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-02-22
Get 44-HOur Week

Detroit, Mich.-The Electrotypers'
union has concluded negotiations with
employers and has secured wage in
creases and the 44-hour week.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-02-22
What Labor Is Doing
Wage Increases and Progress Made
Throughout the Country.
HOrseshOers Organize

Chicago-Horseshoers in this city
have re-organized their local.