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Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-01-11
CHURCH MEN FAVOR
WORLDWIDE UNITY

WASHINGTON Jan. 1.-THE Unit
ed States should join the league of
nations or propose some more effect
i've substitute, declared the executive
committee of the Federal Council of
Churches at its recent meeting. The
committee also favored this country
joining the world court.
'TThe grim war system still grips the
world" the resolution declares. "Enor-
nous and expensive preparations for
war still go on. Reliance upon war as
the final resort for assuring national
security, maintaining national honor
and settling international disputes
still dominates the policies of the ma
tions. The war system blocks indus
try, hinders production, consumes cap
ital, dooms millions to hopeless pow
erty, cripples all movements for the
common good, and, worst of all, works
spiritual havoc among men. 1t is the
worlds chief collective sin.
I'VE recognize the police force for
restraint of lawlessness and crime,
both national and international is an
obvious necessity. We realize that so
long as there is no adequate co-opera-
tion of the nations for national secur-
ity, each nation will rely upon its own
army and navy or an alliance or Sc
cret agreements for obtaining this
end.
I'VE are convinced that the whole
war systems of the nations is unneces-
sary and unchristian, the national Sc
curity, honor and justice, and every
legitimate national ambition can be
achieved and maintaiend by effective
international law and effective agen-
cies for international cooperation"
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-01-11
CITY WATER SUPPLY
MUST Be INCREASED

The report Of the water superin-
tendent for the year 1923 should be
of great interest to the people of Alb
erden. Mr.. Watkins has managed the
municipal owned water supply of the
city in an efficient manner, not only
saving the city thousands of dollars
in extensions and repairs, but giving
the people a better service than could
be expected from a private corpora
tion that would not be so much con-
cerned with the service given as they
would be in the returns in cold cash.
In laying new main from the Fair
view reservoir to the city the city
was saved close to $4,000. The esti-
mated cost of this main was $40,166.
Its actual cost under the able super
vision Of Water Superintendent Mr..
Watkins was $30,S69.69.
Mr.. Watkins, in his report to the
city council, covers conditions exist
ing during the extreme dry period last
summer, showing that when the dry
period terminated with the rains OF
September 10th and 20th there was
remaining in the reservoir but seven
feet of water. The total capacity of
the reservoir is Is feet, and as the
walls of the reservoir are not straight
up and down, but slope toward the in
side, the seven feet of water repre-
sent only about one-third Of the ca
pacity Of the reservoir. Had the dry
period continued only a short time
longer, the city of Aberdeen would
have experienced a water shortage,
which would not only endanger the
health Of the people, but also the
buildings in case of fire.
Parker creek, which has been spo-
ken of as an auxiliary supply, was
flowing less than 100000 gallons
daily at the dry period, or 25O,000
gallons less than was being drawn
from the reserve supply. Mr. Wat
kins recommends that Parker creek
should not be connected with the pres
ent water supply, as it would be in
adequate to meet the needs during
the dry periods.
Mr.. Watkins is justified in making
this recommendation. The only So
luton is the Wynooche river, which
has always been considered the ulti-
mate source of our water supply. BY
supporting the Wynooche project the
people will not only assure them
selves an adequate supply of water for
many years to come, but will supply
the city with ample electric energy.
The Wynooche project must be devel-
oped.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-01-11
LAUNDRY WORKERS
OBL|GATE CLASS

At the last meeting of the Laundry
Workers they indulged in their usual
tricks Of mixing business with pleas
ure. But it must be said to the credit
Of the members that the business Of
the local is attended to before the rec
reation exercises are taken up. OF
course the last thing on the program
was a big luncheon for everybody
present, including few chosen visit
ors.
In the ladies' peanut carrying con-
test, which, by the way, had to be ac-
complished in the dark, Ina Alma re-
ceived first prize and proved that she
had a steady han dafter the days la
Dor was performed. Helen Niemi did
not do so well, probably somewhat
nervous because Of the dark hall.
Helen received the BOBBY prize.
In the guessing contest Mrs. Sum-
ner guessed a ring around the rest
and received first prize. Gunda Sol
ander guessed also and received the
BOBBY prize.
Prudy proved to be the master in
the gents peanut carrying contest,
although not handicapped, as the
lights were not turned off while he
was doing the stunt. At that some Of
the members claim that this would
have made no difference with Purdy,
as he was raised in the south and has
trained goobers in their infancy, and
cared for them until they reached a
ripe old age Yes, Purdy is next to
all the peanuts tricks. Clyde Kelly
SAYS that he can carry peanuts from
the stand to his delivery truck
wrapped in a laundry bag, but not on
the piece Of cutlery, and therefore re-
ieived the BOBBY prize.
Officers elected for the following
term were Thomas Boyd, president;
Gunda Solander, vice president; Ad-
ria Johnson, secretary; Marie Olson,
aergeant-at-arms. The delegates to
tbe central council win be appointed
at the next meeting.
Five new members were also mi
dated. and two more applications re-
oeived. The organization Is rapidly
forging ahead.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-01-11
LABOR DEPARTMENT
MAN VISITS COAST
lstate FederatIon RuIIetIn.l

Nywal Davies, one Of the chief right
hand men Of Secretary Of Labor Da-
vies, was a visitor at Seattle last week
for several days, completing a labor
survey Of the entire country for the
Federal Department Of Labor. In ad-
dition to heading the meditation de-
partment Mr.. Davies is director Of the
mining division Of the Federal Depart
ment Of Labor. He held several con-
ferences at Seattle with representa-
tives of both union and non-union
coal operators, and also held con-
ference with the District Miners I'm
ion and made an extensive inquiry into
the coal, mining situation Of the state
Of Washington. He conferred at
length with the president OF the
Washington State Federation Of La
Dor relative to both the mining situa-
tion and the general labor situation
throughout the state. He declared the
prospects good along the entire Pa
cific coast and the northwest for the
coming year and reported very little
Industrial friction and the rapid de-
velopment OF a more friendly relation
ship and a better understanding be-
tween workers and employers. He ex-
pressed optimism in the industrial
outlook for 1924.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-01-11
WILL RUSH
CHILD LABOR BILL

WASHINGTON, Jan. Express
ing the hope that a report may be
had from the senate judiciary COM
mittee on the proposed child labor
constitutional amendent at an early
date, Senator Mccormick has written
to President Gompers an outline of
the status OF the measure. Senator
Mccormick says the issue is so thor
oughly understood that there is no ne
cessity for further hearings.
"All of us who are opposed to the
ruinous exploitation Of American
childhood are indebted to you and the
members Of your committee who gath
cred so promptly at your call. and who
so decisively and sympathetically col
iaborated with US Of the senate. Let
me congratulate you upon the energy
and tact with which you yourselft act
ed" said Senator Mccormick.
"The time has come, think, when
all the organizations supporting the
cause to which we are committed
should take appropriate steps to make
plain their desire that congress should
go forward with the work in which
Amerca first led the way, but which
since that day has been thwarted and
delayed through the decisions Of the
supreme court"
The proposed amendment, intro
duced in the senate by Mr.. McCor-
mick, is backed by a group Of Is ma
tional organizations brought together
by President Gompers.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-01-11
CHARLES HAWKINS
TO SEE SPECIALISTS

Mr.. Charles Hawkins, who bought
the Bijou barber shop some eight
months ago, has been i'll for the past
six months and is not yet on the road
to health Charles was president of
the BARRIERS union before becoming
an employer He has not worked at
his trade for the past six months and
his only means of support is the shop
which has been keeping the wolf from
the door. He left Tuesday for Port
land, where he will consult with spe-
cialists regarding his health.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-01-11
MEXICAN UNIONISTS
ACTIVELY SUPPORT
0BREGON IN FIGHT
PAN AMERICAN FEDERATION OF
LABOR REAssUREs MEXICAN
WORKERS OF SYMPATHY
Revolutlonlsts Claim Support Of "Red"
Movement In Attempt to Over
throw Government.
(Ry international News service.)


WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. 1O.--Ac-
counts and photographs have reached
headquarters of the Pan American
Federation of Labor here showing
Mexican trade unionists in the armies
of President Obregon ready to join in
crushing the de la Huerta rebellion.
The Mexican Federation of Labor is
actively supporting the Obregon gov
ernment. Trade union members are
flocking into the army and are being
drilled for service at the front.
The de la Huerta rebellion is send
ing frantic appeals from its Vera
Cruz headquarters to American trade
union officials and to the Pan Ameri-
can Federation of Labor seeking sup
port for its operations.
These kilograms have been received
with silence by the Pan American
Federation of Labor, which declines to
even communicate with the rebels in
any way, even to denounce them.
Others to whom such kilograms
have been sent answered, saying that
their sympathy is with the constitu-
tional government of Mexico, headed
by President Obregon.
Embargo on Arms.
Trade union representatives in bor-
der ports report that they are cooper
ating with government officials to
prevent smuggling of arms to rebel
forces, and it is evident that the reb-
sala ara aetfina little II any material
n tMat manner
Jorje Prieto Laurenz, singing him
self chief of publicity" for the de la
Huerta rebels at Vera Cruz, oppeals
to American workers, saying "the red
workers support our movement" a
statement which accords with state
ments already made by International
Labor News Service and denied, ap-
parently for tactical reosons, by COM
Continued on Page Three.)
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-01-11
CULINARY WORKERS
ELECT OFFICERS

One of the liveliest and best at
tended meetings held by the Culinary
Workers of the Harbor for some time
was held in the Labor Press hall last
Tuesday evening. The power that
drew the large attendance was the
election of officers and refreshments
served late in the evening. Most of
the members are keenly interested in
the welfare of thir organization, and
knowing that it's well being rests with
the officers to a great extent, were
on hand to choose those with ability,
foresight and cool judgment to admin
lister the affairs Of the local for the
following six month period.
Joe Fan, the present chairman, was
for reelection but de-
clined. Anna Mcdonald and Guy l..
Wood were then nominated and Mr..
Wood elected by a majority Of two
votes. Steve Paveletich, present vice
president, was reelected by the unan-
imous vote of the members present.
Mrs. L. e. Garfield, wife of the
president of the Aberdeen Central La
Dor council, and Miss Helen Harvey
were nominated for chaplain. Mrs.
Garfield was elected by a majority of
q votes.
For inspector Mr.. Joe Dragolich,
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-01-11
LIVING COSTS RISE
DURING PAST YEAR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10. Living
costs have gradually increased since
last March, according to the United
States bureau of labor statistics.
The cost of living was almost three
quarters more than the 1918 average,
September costs showing a 72.1 per
cent increase over the pre-war aver
age. In September a year ago costs
were 66.3 per cent above the 1913 av-
erage, and at their lowest point since
December, 1917, but December last
year showed an increase. There was
slight decrease according to March,
1928, figures, but since that time liv-
ing costs have been rising slightly.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-01-11
ASSOCIATION MEETS TO
CONSIDER LEGISLATION

Minimum wage laws for women,
child labor, mine disasters and
stabilizing Of employment were
the leading subjects discussed by
delegates attending the seven
teenth annual meeting Of the Amer
lean Association for Labor Legis-
lation meeting In Washington.
President Chadbourne of New
York took a rap at the United
States supreme court on the open
ing day by declaring that all who
believe in protective legislation to
establish minimum standards of
health and safety in industry
have been shocked by the rapidly
increasing number of closely di-
vided supreme court decisions de-
claring such legislation unconsti-
tutional" Congress will be called
upon to remedy this condition.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-01-11
WILL CAMPAIGN EXPENSE
LIMIT BE SET BY CONGRESS

The decision Of the supreme
court which saved Senator New
berry from a Jail term knocked
out the only federal corrupt prac-
tice act on the statute books. Its
vital provisions which were in
tended to limit expenditures by
candidates seeking public office,
during the campaign, were declar-
ed unconstitutional Newberryism
should not be repeated. There will
be thousands-yes, millions OF dol
lars spent in an effort to elect ia
vOred sons in the coming election
this fall unless congress enacts
a corrupt practice act which will
limit these expenditures during the
campaign. If public opinion devel-
ops strength enough bill will be
enacted.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-01-11

Miss Edith Shull, Mrs. Betty Miller
and John Shredder were nominated.
Mr.. Dragolich, now holding that posi-
tion, was reelected by large major
ity.
Violet Pasquim, inside guard; Roy
Lewis, recording secretary, were
elected by unanimous vote, as was
Mrs. King, present financial secretary
and business representative of the To-
cal union.
The Culinary Workers have one of
the best organizations on the Harbor
Iand their dealings with the employers
have been very agreeable to both
groups. They maintain a business Of
flee, and Mrs. King, their representa-
tive, can always be found working for
the interests of the membership.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-01-11
Charges Not Mentioned.

The kernel of his latest screed
seems to be a letter obtained from
John L. Lewis, whose sympathy and
support he has felt the necessity of
securing. The letter was obtained by
the machinists' local of Seattle, and
while it is cleverly devised to aid Mr..
Flyzik by assuring all concerned that
the statements in Mr., Flyzik's letter
relating to the financial and inter-
nal affairs Of District No. 10 are con-
serYative and substantially correct"
yet 1t very clearly avoids mention
much less endorsement-of the wild
charges maus b. FLYER specifically
against w. M. Short. Mr.. Lewis is
far too clever to make such ap error,
but he did the best he could to aid M.
]. In his extremity. The Seattle ma
chinists' local is not affiliated with
the Washington State Federation of
Labor and is one Of small group of
locals bitterly antagonistic to the
State Federation and particularly its
president. 1t is the only known local
to have interested itself in writing to
Lewis for aid for M. J., and some ex-
cuse had to be found for getting their
letter out to the locals, hence the rea-
son for last weeks misslve.
Resents News Item.
Great effort is also exerted in last
weeks screed to assure all concerned
that there is nothing personal in the
charges. Mr.. Flyzik has been trying
to hand out that assurance for some
time, but broke loose from his moor
ings again last week by adding a
footnote to his letter published in the
CONTINUED on Page Six)
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-01-11

Official Organ Of the Aber-
deem Central Labor Council,
Hoquiam Trades and Labor
Council and the Washington
State Federation of Labor.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-01-11

Continued on Page SIX
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-01-11
FLYzIK SEEKS AID
Of INTERNATIONAL
OFFICERS IN SUIT
APPARENTLY Is AFRAID TO MEET
HIS OPPONENT SINGLE HAND
ED IN FINAL CONTEST.
President Lewis Letter Falls to Men,
tlon or Endorse Charges Set
Forth by Flyzlk.

The local unions and labor press of
the state were again pestered last
week by another effusion from the pro-
lific though pestiferous pen Of Mar
tin j. Flyzik, this time reinforced by
the signatures OF half dozen or more
of the officers of the district OF
those who in various other ways are
attached to the pay roll Of the mine
workers.
For a man possessing such valor
and bravado as he in his frequent
proclamations and pronunciamientos
anent the president of the State Fed
GRAFTON of Labor, he seems to feel the
frequent need of additional reserves
before facing the issue and his single
handed opponent. We won't be sur
prised to see him call for the aid of
the militia or the national guard
about next week.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-12-25

sight Under a resolution passed by the County
Board on Nov. 20. 1901, the poor agents are
authorized TO allow as outside aid SI00 per week
to inn ates not residing at the Home There nov
three persons receiving such outside aid Of $i.0O
per week Also two persons who receive two
dollars per week. One who receives two dollars
and fifty cents per week. One who receives SSl.OO
per quarter, one who receives $500 PER quarter,
and a husband and wife who receive $4,000 FER
quarter, all OF which sums over and above 90
rer week have been authorized by special rcsclu-
lions adopted by the County Board. if the County
Board should see fit to authorize the Poor Agents
10 appropriate a somewhat larger sum than s 90
ner week to the persons for outside aid, il might
tend reduce the residents at the home and at the
same time be cheaper for the County The de-
ciency expense for the past year being s2.SiS per
week as shown elaewhcre in this report.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-12-25
RESOLUTION.

To the Honorable County Board of Supervisors OF
Pierce County. Wisconsin.
Resolved that there be and hereby IS appro-
priated to the Pierce County Fair and Stock
Exchange to aid it in maxim improvements on its
Fair Grounds. the sum of One Thousand dollars
Isl 900 OO) to be paid to the Treasurer OF said Fair
II. ]. PARK.
Report of Auditing Committee was read by
Mr.. Mcdonald, and on moticA laid over until
after Recess
The Committee on Bonds pr sented their
report and the same was on motion accepted and
adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON BONDS.
To the Honorable County Board of Pierce County,
Wisconsin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-12-25
RESOLUTION.

To the Honorable County Board OF Pierce County.
Wisconsin.
Be it resolved by the County Board of Super
visors of Pierce County. Wisconsin, that the sum
$SS329, be appropriated and paid to the Town of
Salem to reimburse said town with this amount
caused by an error in the equalization made by the
County Board Of 1928.
And be it further resolved that the County
Clerk is hereby instructed to charge back to the
Town Of Spring Lake the same amount Of $S53.2o.
in the apportionment Of taxes made for the year
of 1924.
Dated this 18th day Of November, A D. 1924.
c. L. HOWE,
Committee.
Resolution for pauper aid. to Thomas Lew
and wife of Prescott, on motion accepted and
adopted.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-12-25

county board Of said county at its November
1928 session Of the county board OF said county:
Amount received ....... s GOO 90
BY amount paid for fencing - zoe 90
BY amount paid toward the building
and constructing Of the Boys and
Girls Stock Club Building 10000
Total S 100000
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-12-25

Leaving net or deficiency expense of...-$ 2.7S1.oo
No. Of Weeks Board furnished to inmates 1888
No. Of Weeks Board furnished to hired help 1913
No. Of Weeks Board furnished to Supts. Family i04
No. of Weeks Board furnished to Visitors
Total number of Weeks Board furnished 1887
Net or deficiency expense divided by number
al Weeks Board furnished gives an average cost
the County Of $2.318 per week for care, support
and medical attendance Of inmates Of the County
Farm
The Board for visitors referred to above
acludes meals furnished to the County Board
fhe Poor Agents. The State Inspector, and all
vletors to the Supcrintendents family, the hired
help and inmates
We bought during the year two grade Hol-
stein heifefg and two grade Holstein Cows, also
Duroc Boar.
Az the present time the Home Is filled to capa-
cttg and petitions for further commitments are in
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-12-25
RESOLUTION.

Ellsworth Wisconsin, November IA. 1924.
To the Honorable Board Of Supervisors of Pierce
County.
Whereas Thomas Lew and Agnes Lew his
wife, Of the City Of Prescott, Wisconsin. are
inmates Of the County Home and residing outside
of the County Home, receiving one dollar per week
from the County agents and such sum being wholly
Inadequate for decent and humane support.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-12-25

Resolved. that the County Clerk and the
Chairman Of the County Beard be and are hereby
authorized and instructed TO issue County Orders
fos all claims allowed By the Board and fer mileage
and per diem Of its members for all election
expenses; for all claims which will be audited and
approved by the County Poor AGENTS and by the
County Purchasing Agent, during the ensuing
year. also all orders to be drawn Of the highway
funds upon presentation OF vouchers and pay rolls
certified by the County Highway Commissioner
and for all other Appropriations made by this
County Board.
Dated Nov IS, 1924
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-12-25

To the State Senator aud member Of Assembly
from Pierce County, Wisconsin
WHEREAS the laws OF the State provide that
Two per cent eco OF the penal fines be retained
by the County in which such fine is collected and
ninety-eisht per cent (oS@6l be paid into State
Treasury; and WHEREAS the fines collected
are the direct efforts OF the officers and officials OF
the Counties in which said cases are tried. and
WHEREAS, the cost OF prosecuting such cases
and collecting such fines has been burdensome to
the several counties;
NOW. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED.
That the County Board Of Pierce County urge
upon its members of the legislature to amend or
change the law so as to give twenty per cent
(20To) OF said penal fines to the county for expenses
incurred in such prosecution and Jail expenses.
And that copy OF It, resolution be prepared and
sent to our representatives in the legislature.
II. J. PARK.
Resolution making appropriation Tor Pierce
County Fair was on motion accepted and adopted
by roll call:
Ayes: Ed, Murphy Hans Larson, Richards.
Wandmacher, tGustafsou, John Murphy, Weeks,
Howe Hamilton, Williams. Giles Foldman
johnson, Brownee Cotter Park, Giebler. MELON
aid Fielder Manion. Reynolds, Shepard, rs votes}
Noes: Younggren. n. w Larson, Swansons
Stebnitz, Nelson, Is votes)
on Equalization, and said report was on motion q
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