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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-07

Lincoln School
District Meet Today

A meeting Of the Parent Teachers
Association Of the Lincoln School
viii be held at the school building
this Monday afternoon al $50.
The sixth grade pupils Of MISS En-
rights room viii give an exhtoition
under the direction Of Miss Ntchols'
physiciai training supervisor. DR..
George A. Coombs. president OF the
Augusta Public Health Association:
viii Address the meeting. Mothers OF
the sixth grade pupils will act as
hostesses. All parents in the Lincoln
school district are invited TO atteno'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-07

right up to the second and this fact
was much appreciated by the fans.
Those who came to look the score over
usually remained until the game was
ended, while there were ono or two
narrow escapes by those who were TAX
ing the afternoon trains and who
watched the board until the last mo-
ment.
The constant changes in the batting
order and several punched plays proved
beyond doubt that The board could
keep up with the game In any emer-
gcncy. The board is n simple one TO
read. so simple IN fact that . man pass
ing In his automobile can get the score
easily without stopping the car. Tnis.
coupled with the fact that a late GENE
can tell az q glance Just what eac'i
player has done during the game gives
the fans a real live interest in 70
BOARD and !ts operation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-07
GIRLS CLUB NOTES

THE October meeting Of the Au-
gusta Girls Community Club was
well attended. and interesting die
cussions were in order. 1t was voted
to send Mrs. Mildred tray. chairman
of the Program committee. as dele
gate to the October meeting Of the
Massachusetts League in Boston.
with which this Club is affiliated.
OF course much of the meeting was
spent in talking plans for the COM
ing production "Fleurette." Mr.. Ward
the director. Is to arrive ii. Augusta
Monday. and it is expected that this
fourth production will prove the best
that the Club has ever put on.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-07
Refused Modest Request

They had a woman trafic onices
in an Eastern city and she was q
good one. too. She wore white
gloves. knickerbockers, jaunty
cap and directed traffic with all the
nonchalance of an expert. The
other day. however, she turned In
her equipment and returned to
skirts. A friend wanted to know
what the trouble was.
Il don't care TO discuss 1t" the az.
grieved one declared.
"Aw. so ahead and tell me. dearfe."
said the other.
We'll, the Chief refused q reason
able request and ] Quit" -
Something In the line OF dutyF
the other woman wanted to know
Il so cons.dered Il. merely
wanted an hour on 10 get nay BAR
washed."-Los Angeles Tines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-07

A Tramp Of Many Requests
Please. num-" said the tramp,
would you be 80 kind as to let me
have a needle and threadT
We'll. yes" said the housewife
at the door. Il can let you have
that"
And could you oblige me with a
small piece OF stun to patch my
ciothes?''
w ~ IKE, gf:' d ! think can man's; that
THANK you very much, mum.
It's a little different from my suit.
see. Perhaps. mum. YOU could spare
mo some OF your husbands old
clothes that this patch will match 2"
Well. I declare. you're clever my
man. and TIL give you an old suit
Here IL one"
Thank you greatly mum. zee
It's q little large. mum. but n yeu'il
kindly furnieh me with q square
meal. PERHAPS can On It OUT
Buffalo Express
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-07
Khan Signed Letter
Threatens N. III. Man

Amherst, \. H.. Oct. 6.-James II.
Atkinson. police chief here. today re-
ceived letter signed "Ku Kluk
Khan" threatening him unless he left
Baboosic lake district at once. The
letter was postmarked at Nashua,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-07

The regular meeting Of Seth VIII
liams National Relief Corps. No. Sc,
will be held Wednesday afternoon at
ESQ IN G. A. r. hall. The officers are
earnestly requested to be present to
rehearse for inspection. Refreshments
will be served. Those on the refresh
ment committee are Elizabeth kilgore.
Eliza Dickson. Alice Pierpont aid Car
rie Carey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-07
Card Of Thanks

We wish to thank all relatives.
friends and neighbors for their kind
hAess in our recent bereavement. Also
for the beautiful flowers in offering.
MRS. MARY BOLDUC
MISS RACHEL BOLDUC
MR.. ALBERT BOLDUC
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-07

wuhn r. Gray. president Of the
M and New Hampshire Thsatres
!. IN New York for q few days on
,.,..ssJ Mr.. Cray. who has been Ill.
saes improved In health. It was stat
~ one OF his CHARACTERIZATION
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-07

j. F. Burkhardt of Harrisburg. P..
has arrived in the city for few
days stay with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-07
LOCALS

~. Queen Temple Home Club will
- With Mrs. Bertha Stearns on
.,.i street this afternoon. Mem
!. A.. requested to bring sew1ns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-07

The Fisher Club HiI meet wit,
Mrs. George Bowling, If u II Ma
pie street this Tuesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-07

Mrs. Bertha N. Crocker OF Man
chester vas d business caller. Mon
day Ia the eity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-07

Or. and Mrs. Samuel II. Kagan will
leave this morning for few days
stay in Boston and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-07
LOCAL NOTICE

aue Eastern Star will hold q rum
r ssss sale at Salvation Army hall,
.as' Oct 10, mt . A. NJ.
~, Saetncwsky's will be closed at $40
~ and remain closed all day We'd
~ses svsy' Oct, s because Of the Jewish
Nas' oct7d1t
suin ss ~ Shoe Store will be closed
IA 'sy Wednesday. Oct7-S
sbssai novelty dance tonight, Bel
ssA.S,. something new. Smiths or
n. oct7dlt
ns,.ss srapes for Jelly. Last cali on
IS5r"s peaches. Weber & Hewett.
octTdlt
M Ne at North Augusta, Grange
hsr.aay evening. Douglas Or
rs eS'fa' oct7d4
IN c. collie dog. Name on collar.
rs ser' Auburn. Tel. 9Sc-J.
- oct7d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-07

A departure In shades for MAS
wear was noted In the reserved q.
closure at the Dsauvills rsces this
week. whsn . young man appeafed
~ 4 suit OF bright mauve. II brii-
liancy his costume We'd with that
OF some Of the women. He prov1d
TO b . we'll known DsauvilIe hair
dresser.
Some Of the fashion leaders cf thu
resort are trying TO intIednee Tor
Eopen's wear . silk to6per, mstef,
like those worn BY the men. tt
chances Of general adoption. how
ever. are not favorable. a q can
only b worn with . very sobjr
Stage Name II.
Phy1lip-But Why 10 they can tSr
sn alien? She ~as born q ttls
Do Lesis-DDcauss sAe iee|
a13eaats9 90 naahy a1eestienG.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-07

A public circle e to be heid g sns
Spiritualist Temple tnss auesosy
evening at $50 o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-07

q, N Az Shoe Store will be closed
q" 0ss Wednesday. Oct7-S
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-08-08
SPRINGFIELD
TO ENTERTAIN MANY LABOR
CONVENTIONS
Committees Working Hard to Insure
the Comfort and Pleasure of
Expected Guests

Springfield, Ohio - "We Welcome
You" is the slogan adopted by Spring
field unions in their invitation to the
delegates and visitors who will at
tend the coming state conventions of
organized labor to be held in this city
this year, and many committees are
now cooperating with state labor Of
ficials in making the conventions and
conferences this year outstanding
events in the history of the state lab
or movement.
Beginning with the Carpenters
State Conference, Monday, August
20, for the three weeks following
there will be conventions of labor in
the city up to and including Septem-
ber IL. Chief among these viii be
the Ohio State Federation of Labor,
which begins its sessions in Memorial
Hall, Monday, September 8, and will
continue until the business is COM
pleted, and the Ohio State Building
Trades Council, which will hold its
convention in the Labor Temple, Sep
tember a, and 6.
The Springfield trade union move
ment owns it's Labor Temple. Here
will be held the state conferences and
it will be the headquarters for the
delegates and visitors during their
stay in the city.
The Executive Board of the Ohio
State Federation of Labor is making
arrangements to bring to Springfield
during the conventions men promin-
ent in the labor movement and in the
councils of the nation. One of the
big features will be a mass meeting
in Memorial Hall sometime during
the week Of September 8-12. With
questions of paramount Importance
before the electors, and with state
and national political campaigns un-
der way, the speakers will bring
messages of vital Importance affect.
ing the welfare of the wage earners,
Springfield is known as the city of
fraternal homes. Here may be found
the state institutions of the Odd Eel
lows, Knights of Pythias and Masons.
Many Of the local fraternal lodges
own their homes, and a cordial well
come has been extended to delegates
and visitors to enjoy their hospital
ity while in the city.
Those desiring to make reserva-
tions can do so now by writing John
W. Lannon, chairman of Committee
on Reservations, Labor Temple,
Springfield, Ohio. The rates of the
various hotels are as follows:
Arcade-Single, $1.00 to $3.50 per
person. Two or more in room, $1.OO
to S1.5O per person.
Bancroft Hotel-Single, $500 to
S4.00 per person. Two or more in a
room, $500 to $3.50 per person.
Bookwalter Hotel-Single, $1.0O to
$500 per person. Two or more in a
room, 75 cents to S1.75 per person.
Heaume Hotel-Two or more in a
room, $1.75 to 1925 per person.
Shawnee Hotel-Single, $3.50 to
$3.50 per person. Two or more in a
room, $500 to $3.50 per person.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-08-08
Executive Council of the American Federation of Labor
Endorses LaFOlette and Wheeler


Labor's views in relation to domestic
economic issues.
We cannot do other than point out
this fact, together with the further
and perhaps more important fact that
the candidates Mr.. LaFollette and Mr..
Wheeler, have throughout their whole
political careers, stood steadfast in
defense of the rights and interests of
the wage earners and the farmers.
We cannot fail to observe that both
Republican and Democratic Parties
through manipulated control are in
condition of moral bankruptcy
which constitutes menace and a
peril to our country and it's institu-
tions. Machine politicians have
brought upon our country moral OBJ
liquity and unashamed betrayal. We
are Judging on the basis Of the con-
dition which exists and this judgment
will be reversed only when the condi-
tions upon which it is based are
changed.
Service to the people is a noble
cause which demands conservation
and the American Labor movement
demands that there be that consecra-
CAOIl III CdllNlludCCS W WAOln ~ klNCS
support.
Our course is clear. In pointing to
the platform and records of the In
dependent candidates, we do so with
the confidence that no other course
can be pursued if we are to remain
true to our convictions and traditions.
Those who are hostile to Labor and
to the people generally and who de-
voted their energies to the service of
reaction and special interests, must
be opposed.
We call upon the wage earners and
the great masses of the people every
where who stand for freedom, justice,
democracy and human progress, to
rally in this campaign to the end that
the representatives of reaction and
special interests may be defeated and
the faithful friends and servants of
the masses elected.
Cooperation hereby urged is not a
pledge of Identification with an in
dependent party movement or third
paryt, nor can it be construed as sup
port for such party, group or move
ment except as such action accords
with our tlon-partisan political policy.
we 90 not accept government as Cne
solution of the problems of life. Maj
or problems of life and labor must be
dealt with by voluntary groups and
organizations, of which trade unions
are an essential and integral part.
Neither can this cooperation imply
our support, acceptance or endorse
ment of policies or principles advo-
Gated by any minority groups or or
ganizations that may see fit to sup
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-08-08

port the candidates. of Senator La
Toilette and Senator Wheeler.
In the campaign to elect men to
Congress, regardless of their politi-
cal group or party affiliation and de-
serving of Labor's support there must
be unity of purpose and method
therefore leadership must lie with the
only organization having the right to
speak for the entire labor movement
In this the American Federation OF
Labor yields to none but will main
tain steadfast it's leadership guidance
and direction.
In the selection and election of men
to public office within the several
states, leadership must lie with ou1
State Federations of Labor and in
city or county elections this right
must rest with central labor bodies.
Organized labor owes allegiance to
no political party or group. 1t is not
partisan to any political party OF
group. 1t is partisan to principles
the principles of freedom, of justice
or democracy.
1t is the duty of trade unionists,
their friends and sympathizers, and
all lovers of freedom, justice and
democratic ideals and institutions to
unite in defeating those seeking pub
lie office who are Indifferent Or hos
tile to the peoples rights and inter
ests. 1t is the duty of all to support
such candidates to public office who
have been fair, just and outspoken in
behalf of the welfare of the common
people.
We shall analyze the record and
attitude of every aspirant to public
office and shall give our findings the
widest possible publicity. Labor's
enemies and friends must be clearly
known and be definitely indicated.
In calling upon all affiliated and
recogized national and international
and brotherhood organizations, state
declarations of labor, central labor
bodies, local unions, labor's friends
and sympathizers, to give united, un-
restricted, loyal and active support to
the non-partisan campaign now set
in motion, we emphasize the impera-
tive need of an intensive educational
campaign to enable all to act with
discrimination and wisdom in this
our friends and elect them and to op-
pose our enemies and to defeat them.
SAMUEL GOMPERS,
FRANK MORRISON,
JAMES O'CONNELL,
MATTHEW WOLL,
Executive Committee.
American Federation of Labor Ma
tional Non-Partisan Political Cam
paign Committee.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-08-08
Pennsylvania Road
DiSIikeS Criticism

New York-Strike- breaker After
bury, vice president, Pennsylvania
railroad, is on the warpath against
the Federal Council of Churches
which recently published mildly ad-
verse report on Atterbury's company
union farce among the shopmen on
his road. Atterbury writes long
propaganda statement to the council
to correct what he calls unfair con-
clusions arrived at by the investiga-
tors.
The report had pointed out that
employees under the company union
say their grievances are not satisfac--
torily met. Atterbury blandly re-
plies: "To predicate any conclusions
on grievances as a factor does not ap-
pear to be sound.
"2nd: The report seems to stress
what it regards as lack of enthu-
siasm for the plan or Indifference to-
ward it," Atterbury continues. "This
also we feel is an unsound criterion.
"3rd: 1t is stated that the employees
do not regard the plan as affording
them any real economic power for the
purpose of dealing collectively with
the company" Atterbury admits, and
then fires his biggest gun: 'This un-
doubtedly refers to the strike weap-
on and this consideration also goes to
the fundamental conception underly-
ing our plan as opposed to the popu-
lar and mistaken notion that strife
rather than peace is q natural and
inevitable state of industrial rela-
tions,"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-08-08

and supported the Daugherty injunc-
ton against the railroad shopmen.
Labor's representatives submitted
to the Democratic convention identi-
cal proposals to those submitted to
the Republican convention. At this
convention an extended hearing was
granted. The Democratic platform
pledges that party to legislation to
regulate hours and conditions of all
labor, proposal against which the
American Federation of Labor has
struggled throughout it's whole his
tory. 1t is silent as to the injunc-
ton. 1t does not meet the Railroad
Labor Board issue. On that point it
is so equivocal that the enemies of
Labor may we'll feel that their desires
will be met. It, too, fails to recon-
mend the ratification by the States
of the Child Labor constitutional
amendment.
The Democratic convention nomin-
ated candidates unacceptable to Lab
or.
AS to the candidates and platforms,
both the Republican and the Demo-
cratic National Party conventions
Haunted the desires of Labor, the Re
publican convention in an arrogant
manner; the Democratic convention
by that evasiveness which is the Gus
tomary mark of insincerity.
There remains the candidacy of
Robert M. LaFollette and Burton K.
Wheeler, the first an Independent Re-
publican; the second an Independent
Democrat, running as such.
These cadidates have proffered a
platform in which the economic issues
of the day are met in a manner more
nearly conforming to labor's propos-
ais than any other platform.
This platform pledges a remedy for
the injunction evil.
1t pledges the right to organize and
collectively to cease work.
1t pledges protection of the rights
of free speech, free press and free
assemblage.
1t pledges abolishment of the Rail-
road Labor Board.
1t pledges measure to annul the
power of the Supreme Court to de-
clare laws permanently unconstitu-
tional.
1t declares for direct election of
president and vice-president and elec-
tion of federal judges.
1t recommends prompt ratification
by the States of the Child Labor con-
stitutional amendment.
1t pledges subsequent federal legis-
lation to protect child life.
On international issues this plat
form does not conform to Labor's pro-
posals but it does more fully than
any other political platform meet
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-08-08
Devils Scheme SAYS
Bible Students Leader

Columbus, O.-Prohibition was as
sailed as a "scheme of the devil him
SELF" and a wrong influence upon
our country" by ]. F. Rutherford,
president of the International Bible
Students Association, here in an ad-
dress to the convention.
at is impossible to reform men of
any evil by mere legislation" Judge
Rutherford declared, adding that it is
"only by an appeal to reason and the
teaching Of righteousness that the de-
sire of alcoholic drink may be over
come"
81 am not in favor of the use of
liquor" he said, "but l believe that
man should have the liberation with
which Jehovah endowed him. I don't
believe in men getting drunk, but it
is not my business to tell them that
they can't have liquor. When they
become endowed with the spirit of
righteousness they will not care for
it,"
While he said that he believed pro-
hibition had not been successful and
1--WE have more drunken men now
than ever before, due to the effects of
bad liquor" Judge Rutherford pre-
dicted that should the enforcement
laws ever become effective it will be
due to the disappearance of the de-
sire for alcoholic beverages.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-08-08

By International Labor News Service
Atlantic City-Senator Robert Ma
rion LaFollette will be supported by
American Labor for the presidency as
result of the endorsement of his
candidacy and that of Senator Wheel
er, by the executive council of the
American Federation of Labor here.
The endorsement is clear-cut, sup
porting LaFollette and Wheeler as
Independent candidates. The report
shows the great superiority of the In
dependent platform, taking it up
point by point. 1t condemns the Re-
publican and Democratic platforms
without reserve pouring hot shot into
both documents for their reputation
of the interests of the people.
The councils report steers clear of
third party proposals or possibilities
and makes it clear that it will not be
involved in such ideas and programs
as may be advanced by minority
groups, such as the socialists, that
may see fit to support the Independ-
ent ticket. 1t likewise asserts Amer
lean Federation of Labor leadership
in the Congressional campaign. The
labor movement goes into the cam
paign for LaFollette because LaFol-
lette is right and because his platform
offers the people the greatest hope of
progress in this present campaign.
The report in full follows:
Conclusions and Recommendations
The executive committee of the
American Federation of Labor Ma
tional Non-Partisan Political Cam
paign Committee presented Labor's
proposals to the Republican Conven-
tion.
, The Republican convention gave
Labor's Representatives a brief and
curt hearing. The Republican plat
form ignores entirely the injunction
issue. 1t fails to deal with Labor's
right to organize or the right Of the
workers even in self defense, collec-
lively to cease work. That platform
sustains the Railroad Labor Board,
with all that it means in the direction
of governmental coercion of wage
earners. It fails to recommend the
by the States of the Child
Labor constitutional amendment.
The Republican convention nomin-
ated candidates unacceptable to lab
or.
It's candidates for vice-president is
one of the most outspoken enemies of
Labor and is the founder of an organ
ization dedicated to the task of writ
ing into all political platforms planks
calling for the anti-union shop-an
which also encouraged
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-08-08
LaFollette Shows Up Several
Queer Sugar Deals

tificial limitation of the Cubar sugar
crop, LaFollette refers to the mislead-
ing department of commerce report
which caused a speculative rise in
sugar prices netting the sugar inter-
ests more than $55,000,OOO between
Feb. 10 and May l, 1923.
Resulting profits were enormous,
notably Cuban-American Sugar Co.
$10,227 ,634, equivalent to 74k % on
each share of common stock; Cuba
Cane Sugar Corp, $13,262 ,438, equiv
alent to about 140% on its common
stock; Punta Allegro Sugar Co., $5,-
1894, 1886, 216 on its common; Great
Western Sugar (beet sugar. $12,O04,-
303, 1870 on common.
The price for this years crop has
been about &c less a pound. This
means that the interests are biding
their time, although there is still a
generous margin of profit. The con-
solidation of sugar production under
unified control has been going stead
lily forward. AS pointed out last year
by Facts about Sugar, the journal of
the industry, "the connection of large
financial interests with the Cuban
sugar industry and the community of
interests that has been established
among the important groups of pro-
ducers have given the large producers
an ability that has not existed before
to hold the market together in a
steady advance when conditions favor
such movement.