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The Connecticut labor news., 1924-12-06
PAINTERS HAVE
 PACKAGE PARTY

Package parties are getting to be the rule in the New Haven Trades Council hall following the successful affair conducted by the Trades Coun- cil itself OH Thanksgiving eve. On Wednesday night the Painters Union, Local 40o, conducted similar party and not only brought out a packed meeting but netted it's treasury sub stantial sum and had fun galore. For instance, Shorty the dean of painters and one of the most insistent union men in the city, looked like Santa Claus when he left the hall He was loaded down with packages which he had bid in after boosting up many others to the discontinue of the pocketbooks of fellow members.
 The package party followed the an- nual meeting for the nomination of officers. The election will be held at the next meeting.
The Connecticut labor news., 1924-12-06
.O'CONNOR AGAIN TO HEAD CARMEN
 IN NEW HAVEN
Defeats Walker, Who Beat Him a Year Ago, By g in
 Spirited Election.

In one of the most spirited elections
 ever held by the New Haven trolley mems union Leo ]. O'Connor, who was defeated for president a year ago, was returned to office over the present in- cun1bent, Frederick M Walker by ma jority of B votes when the ballot was finally tabulated early Thursday morn ing. A year ago Mir Walker defeated MT. OConnor who was then president by majority of 25, being elevated from the office of financial. secretary, to which office by the way Mr. O'Connor was elected during the year when the man elected at the regular election resigned because he was leaving the service. The polls were open for 12 hours and all during the day Wednesday there was excitement galore about the polling places while at the Grand Avenue barns were the final results were tabulated a large throng of trolleymen waited far into the night to hear the results The reelection of MT O'Connor was greeted with cheers as while during his term as president he had been one of the lead- ing figures in bringing about the read justment of the trolleymen's wages back to the standard enjoyed immediately af- ter the war ended.
 Mr. O'Connor's activity in these lines led to his selection as delegate to repre- sent the local at the international con vention held in Oakland California a little more than year ago Among the trolleynen there was certain number who resented his going to the coats, even though 1t was voted that he should by the union, and when he returned
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The Connecticut labor news., 1924-12-06
GREAT POLITICAL BATTLE IS WAGING
 OVER SENATORSHIP
Republican Press and Party Leaders Split on Bingham Nomination
 While Democrats Name Holt.

One of the most intense political bat ties waged in Connecticut in a genera ton is now being fought in the cam paign for the election of successor to the late Sen Frank Brandegee and one in which such a republican split as not even equalled in the famous split of 1o- F is in the offing It all hinges on the nomination for senator of Governor elect Hiram Bingham of New Haven, who had but a few days before been elected to the governnorship and has reached such proportions that today off all the newspapers in the state and they are nint-nine per cent. republican, only two are supporting Bingham. These two are the hide bound republican organ the Hartford Courant and the financial bound New Haven Register which bends whichever ways the wind will blow taxes and other lawful assessments away from the publishers cash register.
 The democrats on their part have no- minated Hamilton Holt of Woodstock, former editor of The Independent of New York and one of the most noted pacifsts in the world The republicans are basing their campaign against him on the fact that he had only been a resi- dent of Connecticut short time and the democrats meet that with the ascertain that he comes from real old Connecti- cut stock, Is man capable and worthy in every way of representing the state at Washington and that on the other hand, Bingham is the 11andpicked and boss die tated nominee of J. Henry Roraback.
 All over the state republicans of prominence let alone the newspapers, are boiling the Bingham candidacy. The defection has become so great that i'm ally president Coolidge has been brought into it and an appeal made that Bing- ham is necessary to put over his poll cies This is somewhat offset by the declarations of Holt that he agrees with the Coolidge foreign policy on the world court, his domestic policies as to other
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The Connecticut labor news., 1924-12-06
LIFE INSURANCE BY GROUPS NEXT STEP TO
 BE TAKEN BY LABOR
CAUTION IN FINANCES
 IS ADVICE TO LABOR

Fl Paso, Tex, Dec. 6-Caution in the formation of labor banks, and warn ing against securities, investment ana holding companies was recorded by the A. F. of L. convention The subject matter was presented by the executive council The councils position tovart! labor banks Is identical with its policy toward all forms of collective action l.y the workers, but an urgent plea was made that these banks be not hastily formed. and that all conditions sur rounding such ventures be studied
 In referring to investment companies, the executive council said:
 This is type of investment about which we wish to warn, the membership. of our organizations, for the reason that the business of these securities, invest ment or holding companies IS not sub ject either to national or state laws, and their policies are therefore in the hautls and control of those operating the com panies without any necessity for render ing official reports or being subject to examination and regulation in the sarie way that banks now have to follow rules and regulations of either the federal or state governments
 Some of our central bodies have al ready taken definite action with refer ence to these securities, investment and holding companies, and have warned their unions and the rank and file of their organizations to be exceedingly careful when approached about such an investment.
 "To much care, time and attent;on can not be given to the above sugges- tions, for after all, our unions must keep in mind that handling other peo- ple's money is sacred and public ot H. gation,"
The Connecticut labor news., 1924-12-06

: Organizer Tone before the strike even started was one of the most aggressive in denunciation of the New Haven Roads attitude of refusing to either grant the demands of the shop men or to treat with their committees in regard to their demands. When the strike was called on July 1, 1922, he was present at the New Haven Road shops and personally saw to 1t that all his craft answered the whistle at tine fatal 10 o'clock From then on he travelled the road from Boston 10 Maybrook, from Readville to Van Ess and from New Haven to sSquee- dunk" urging the men, especially the older ones who were wavering when they saw their livelihood slipping, 70 stick to the cause as it was bound 10 win
 Organizer Tone made such hit with his energy in behalf of the shop men that he was nominated and elected New Haven, a district populated by railroad men in large majority. The strike was then only about four months old and for time Senator Tone kept up his campaign against the railroad, introduced by request several bills in the legislature which would protect the workers and the public against further inroads by the railroad but none of these bills ever saw light be- cause they were not pressed.
 Then the railroad had few bills of it's own to offer, among them one which saddled the cost of maintaining railroad bridges upon the towns, which bill affected New Haven to the extent of hundreds of thousands of dollars annually His constituents naturally thought that Senator Tone would be on his feet fighting the bill when 1t reached the senate, but instead on the day when 1t came up for action and final vote, the Honorable Joe was off on an inspection trip of the New Haven roads lines within Connecticut, riding in the private car with a bunch of
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The Connecticut labor news., 1924-12-06
CLEAR CARD CLUB
 HAS CELEBRATION

The first anniversary of the Clear Card Club, a social organization com posed of members of several different unions in New Haven, was fttingly observed this week with fine evening of entertainment which included an excellent dinner served at the Central Lunch at 118 George street. The en- tertainment was all impromptu and furnished by the members themselves and was just as enjoyable and good as could have been furnished by profes- siona1 talent About SO were present at the dinner which was also excellent and well served
The Connecticut labor news., 1924-12-06
"CHARGE ITo
 AT THE MODEL

The Modep is getting to be so well known, you don't have to say Model Clothes" any more.-Just like with Uneeda or Gold Medal.
 "The ModeP' is the only store you may charge "Soudette" Gowns and Frocks for women, Penrod Clothes for children, "G. G. C., Hyde Park, Tip Top Clothes for men, Pay as you arm.
 Tn New Haven, no Church St., in Hartford, 9 Asylum St., in South Man :hester, 705 Main St-Adv.
The Connecticut labor news., 1924-12-06
\. F. of l.. to Canvass Its Millions of Workers to Devise Uniform Legislation By States Whereby It Can Pro- tect It's Own Members With Tn cir o W n Money Instead of Paying It Out to Pri- vate Companies.

American labor is taking an other leaf out of the book of cap italisn. The Fl Paso convention of the American Federation of La Dor in one of its closing sessions opened new avenue of approach planning to go into life insurance as extensively as Tn labor bank ing. There are over 30 labor banks now, with resources of ap- proximately $l5O.OO0,000. The millions that wage earners have tied up in insurance for themselves and families has barely been touched in gathering deposits for these banks, the old line life in- surance companies keeping such funds in their own banks.
 The remarkable success of the Locomotive Engineersl bank in Cleve- land was due to the $30,000,000 in surance funds the engineers had on hand that became available immediately for their bank when 1t was launched. Union labor in New York City contri- butes at least $20,O00,O00 in premiums annually to old line life insurance com panies The plan as first suggested to the Central Trades and Labor Council in this city calls for legislation to per init trade union group insurance" Un- der the program it would be possible for the existing life insurance compa- nies to insure entire union membership by groups or for the unions themselves to go into the insurance business. This has already been done in several in stances.
 What started the discussion in this State was the Devereux bill, passed m the 1924 Legislature, permitting group insurance for members of companies of the National Guard of this State In a short time 1000 of the guard were in sured by local life insurance company without medical examination.
 Labor wants trade unionists to have the same advantage. The present group insurance statute permits the employer in industrial plants to pay the premium or joint payment of employer and em- ployee. According to John Munholland, Vice President of the Federation Bank, there are several drawbacks for workers in this insurance. He says under par ticipating causes employers in ten years bet back in dividends all the premiums they have paid, while the worker has the disadvantage of having to stick to his employment to keep the full benefit of his insurance.
 Several labor organizations already have signed contracts with private cas- uality companies for group insurance covering their numbers. Some policies
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The Connecticut labor news., 1924-12-06
Gan Control R. R. Cars

Washington, Nov. 2o-The United States supreme court has ruled that the interstate commerce commission has the authority to issue preference orders for the use of railroad freight cars.
 The decision makes the commission the dictator of rolling stock whenever it is of the opinion that shortage of equipment, congestion of traffic or other emergency exists in any section of the country. The decision also in dicates the centraization of power that the commission is extending over the railroads.
The Connecticut labor news., 1924-12-06
WORKERS APPROVE
 JAPANESE EXCLUSION

Fl Paso, Texas, Dec 6-Unanimous opposition to any modification of the Japanese exclusion law was recorded by the A. F. of L. convention.
 We are una1terabiy opposed to sub stitute exclusion by treaty for exclu- sion by law" the resolution said We utter this protest with an earnest desire to maintain the most friendly relation with the Japanese working people and with the profound conviction that mu- tual respect can be best maintained If we insist that Japan recognize our right to control immigration into this country by domestic legislation.
 Certain American organizations, evi- dently without any information of the basic facts which caused congressional action, are encouraging Japan in the mistaken belief that American public sentiment did not support congress i,- excluding by law all persons who are ineligible to citizenship in our country. 2
 Atlantic City, Dec. Cat the conven- ton of the National Grange demand was unanimously made for continued ri gid restriction of Oriental races to this country.
 'sThe exclusion from the United States of Japanese and Chinese" the re solution states, is essential to the pre- servation of the American farm home and its traditions to the white race and to Christian civilization. The Ma tional Grange has never wavered in its position against the admission of the yellow race to this country. We fully reiterate our stand and are absolutely and unqualihedly opposed to any re- opening or changing of the ineligible alien clause in the recently-passed fed eral immigration law"
The Connecticut labor news., 1924-12-06
SEN. TONE, LEADER IN LOSING SH0PMEl'S STRIK GETS LUCRATIVE JOB WITH NEW HAVEN RAlLR0l
GOMPERS HAS HEART
 ATTACK AT BULL FIGHT

Mexico City, Dec. 6.-Friends of Samuel Gompers, veteran labor leader, were alarmed Sunday over the effect of Mexico City's a1ti- tude on his heart. Gompers came here from Fl Paso, where he was re-elected president of the Amer ican Federation of Labor last week,
 After attending the inaugura- tion ceremonies, he insisted on going to the bull fight. He had to be supported as he made his way from the arena. He scarcely recognized the friends who helped him. Gompers is "A years old.
The Connecticut labor news., 1924-12-06

Organized Labor and especially that of connected @ the railroad affected by the shopmens dumbfomded but hardly surprised, learned this week that Sen Joseph Tone of the tenth
 in New Haven had been
 the of the New Haven road with the approval of Gen
 Mgr. C. L. Bardo The startling of the strikers, that Sen Tone before he and while he for the of the forcef leaders the the months after its travelled the entire the old men young At this he district for the Machn Union, which union largely affected by the strike and salary while the urging fight the were of them out funds and unable get jobs in any other line
The Connecticut labor news., 1924-12-06
WILL OPERATE BUSES

New York, Dec 6.-The New York Central Railroad has purchased 12 gasoline rail motor cars. These will be used to get back some of the short haul passenger traffic which has been captured by motor bus lines. Other roads, it is stated, will enter the same business.
The Connecticut labor news., 1924-12-06
FAVOR POSTAL WAGE BILL

Fl Paso, Texas, Dec. 6.-The A. F. of L. convention unanimously adopted resolution calling on congress to pass the Kelly-Edge bill increasing wages of postal employees, over Presi- dent Coolidge's veto. The bill was passed at the last session of congress, but met defeat in the White House.
The Connecticut labor news., 1924-12-06
'SPIRITED ANTAGONIST" DURING
 THE HEATED DAYS OF 1922 GETS
 REWARD WITH BARDO'S APPROVAL

The Oratorical Joe" Who Urged the Old and Young Men to Stick Even When It Was Known the Cause Was Lost, HObnObs With Officials When Important Bills Affecting the Public We're Up for Action and Is Now Apparently Taken Care of Formers Co-Workers Stun ned By Ex-Organizer's Action.
The Connecticut labor news., 1924-12-06

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The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-09-04
BACK TO SCHOOL.

The most significant event of the year takes place in
September when millions of children go back to school.
When the final history Of this age of democracy is
written the common school will be set down as its greatest
glory.
Here they come-children of all classes, religions and
races, trooping into the schoolrooms where they sit side
by side to study and to learn. This is not only an institu-
ton for the informing of the mind, it is the training school
Of democracy and its Importance as the representative in
stitution Of the commonwealth cannot be overestimated.
Glass consciousness, snobbishness, intolerance, super
ciliousness, cannot exist in the atmosphere of the public
school. Here the barriers that separate classes and creeds,
races and communities, are broken down. A sense Of
mutual sympathy and understanding is developed, the
solidarity of the nation is eXemplifed, and the one loyalty
to the flag as against all other obediences and authorities
and a~llegiances is emphasized.
Seventy years ago Theodore Parker declared: "The
common school is the cradle Of Americas greatness"
Twenty-Five centuries ago Diogenes said: Education is
the basis of the Greek state" We may we'll say: the public
school is the foundation of the American state.
Sometime this axiom of democracy will be universally
recognized and the parents Of the nation frankly and pa
trio@cally acknowledging this truth shall gladly send their
children to the public schools to be instructed in secular
subjects, to be trained in American citizenship, to grow up
in the atmosphere of democracy, and to be imbued with
the idealisdc spirit of Washington and Lincoln. Herein
lies the assurance of Americas future.-TheN New Age.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-09-04
TUNING THE SCHOOL IN ON LIFE.

The funny column of a daily paper tells of a teacher
who asked Willie to locate several cities and he answered,
i can't locate EN- but | know how to tune in on every
blamed one of 'em."
That story carries a first rate idea for teachers. The
schools will open soon and millions of children will come
from the free, playful, natural social child life to the diff
ferent atmosphere and life of the school.
Teachers will try mistakenly to change most of the
child's physical and mental habits in a day. The shift
from hours of activity to hours of sitting still will cause
much illness among them if the teacher is not careful.
From learning what is interesting and what appeals to
them they will be forced to change to set lessons about
things that they do not use daily and that they probably
schools are fitting themselves to make the child life in
them more free, easy, and natural. The rows of stiff
desks are being replaced with study tables and chairs; the
textbook is giving way to the library; the deadly silence,
encouragement and expression. The schools are tuning
in" on ife.-Bureau of Education Bulletin.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-09-04
TWO APPOINTMENTS
BY GOVERNOR DIXON

HELENA, Aug. 31.-Associate
Justice Charles H. Cooper of the
Montana supreme court and Attor-
new General Wellington D. Rankin
resigned late Saturday afternoon.
Gov. Joseph M. Dixon Immediately
accepted the designations and ap-
pointed Mr.. Rankin as associate JUS
tee to fill the unexpired term OF
Justice Cooper.
Governor Dixon then appointed
7, A. Foote of Choteau, assistant at
torney general, as attorney general
to fill the unexpired term OF Mr..
Rankin.
Justice Cooper, in a statement to
the Associated Press, said he resign
ed because of the fact he was recent
lv appointed executor of a large es-
tate consisting of property in three
states. to which work he felt com
nelled to devote more time than +
court duties would permit.
Justice Cooper was defeated for
the republican nomination for asso-
ciate Justice in Tuesdays primary
election by Miles Cavanaugh OF
Butte, according to unofficial re
turns. Mr.. Rankin was defeated for
United States senator by Frank Lin
derman of Kalispell, while Mr.. Foote
was named as the republican NOM
inee for attorney general.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-09-04
Chester Donald Grondahl.

Chester, the little son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Casper NJ. Grondahl, residing
on the reservation about 26 miles
north, died in Wolf Point at 1:10 on
Saturday morning, August 80, after
an illness of only four days with
meningitis. The disease was severe
from its outset, but last Thursday
the little fellow seemed to be better
and hope for his recovery was enter
tanned.
He was born at Minot, N. Oak, on
April 10, 1920, and was three years.
four months and eleven days old at
the time of his death, and up to the
time he was taken sick, was appar-
emily well, full Of play and childish
prattle. He leaves to mourn his
passing his parents, one sister, Eu-
nice, and three brothers, Arvin, Ken
meth and Morris. The bereaved fam
lily have the sympathy of all at this
time of sorrow.
Funeral services were conducted
Monday afternoon at the First Luth-
church by Rev. A. O.. Johnson
and burial was made in Greenwood
cemetery.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-09-04
BROWN WEEDS
SCOBEY BUSINESSMAN

Miss Elizabeth Brown, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. C. F. Brown of Cotton
wood and Selmer NJ. Nelson of SEQ
hey We're married Monday, Sept. 1,
by Father Benedict. The ceremony
took place at 7 o'clock and Gene
We've Montgomery, a classmate of
the bride, and John Brown, a brother,
attended them.
The bride wore a beautiful navy
blue travelling dress with black satin
slippers and a tan hat, and carried
American Beauty roses. Immediate
ly following the ceremony a four
course wedding breakfast was given
at the home of Mrs. Cliff Cook by
Mrs. Brown, mother of the bride.
Covers were laid for 21 guests. The
rooms of the Cook home were pref
tily decorated for the occasion with
seasonable flowers. A magnificent
wedding cake formed the center
piece of the table.
Those from out Of town who at
tended the wedding included Mr.. and
Mrs. c.. F. Brown, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Trudo and family of the Waska
neighborhood, Clarence and Norman
Nelson of Scobey, borthers of the
groom.
The young couple motored to SEQ
)ey Monday, and left the following
lay for the Twin Cities where they
will spend their honeymoon. On
heir return trip they will visit Mr..
Nelson's mother at Grand Forks, and
It other points, and will be at home
0 their friends at Scobey after Oc-
ober LIST.
The bride, who is among Wolf
'oint's most popular and attractive
iris, graduated from the local high
chool in 1922, and later took a bust
ess course at Missoula. Until
before her marriage she has
cen stenographer for the Westlund
ill Company at Scobey.
The groom is an estimable young
businessman and rancher of Scobey.
Ir. and Mrs. Nelson have the best
fishes of a host of friends for a long
nd happy married life.