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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-01-22
Coal Monopoly Threatens the Miners Union

nished by these wholesalers who are
closely associated with the financial
combine.
The development of these giant coal
combines will mean an end to the
tradition of the individual miner upon
which the strength. of the present
type of unionism in the industry rests.
Instead will come mass production
similar to that in the steel industry
or in the huge automobile plants of
Henry Ford.
1.-THE first step in checking the
spread Of unionism in the coal mines"
according to Supt. 7. A. Stroup, Utah
Fuel Co., twill be to abolish the con-
tract system, then mechanicalize the
mines thoroly, to standardize every
operation down to the minutest de-
tail so that no responsibility Of any
kind will fall on the worker" When
this is accomplished, he points out,
the United Mine Workers Of America
will decline like the Metal Miners
union which now is but shadow Of
its former self. "In the metal Mines"
he says, "the tradition Of the indivi-
dual miner, capable and responsible,
has been abolished, the mines have
been thoroly nechanicalized, all
operations have been standardized.
The trade Of the metal miner has
ceased TO exist; they are now all mine
workers fitting into inches and con-
forming to the routine laid out by
their managers"
Present labor organization in the
coal industry Is essentially trade
unionisni, however, industrial its form
may appear. BY abolishing the trade
Of the miner and making him just one
OF a mass Of unskilled labor the coal
trust will weaken the psychological
basis on which strong trade union
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-01-22
Frank p. Walsh
in Stirring Plea
for German Aid
Especial TO The Daily worker


NEW YORK CITY.-Frank Walsh,
the well known lawyer of organized
labor, who defended the Communists
in the Michigan trial, was the princi-
pal speaker at mass meeting in New
York, which took place under the au-
spices of the American Committee Of
international Aid for the German
workers on Sunday, January 20, at
2 p. NJ, at Cooper Union. This is the
beginning Of the campaign for the
suffering German workers. A con-
ference of workers organizations will
take place on Sunday afternoon, Jan
uary 81, at the Labor Temple, 243
East Saith Street, for the purpose of
organizing the relief work.
AT the Cooper Union meeting
Frank Walsh made strong appeal in
the interest of the suffering workers
OF Germany and their hungry chill
dren.
He spoke as follows: "The women
and children Of Germany have been
dying since the end of the world war
Of a slow death by hunger. The
world has observed this tragic drama
with cruel Indifference. There may
be certain people in our own country
who still consider the Germans as an
enemy people; but there are only a
few today who are dominated by such
unworthy ideas.
I hope that the American workers
VIII respond generously to the appeal
for this relief work by which millions
OF peace-loving, industrious workers
will be helped"
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-01-22

4, ism rests.
The general trend in the industry
is setting in this direction appearing
particularly in the non-union fields
which are rising to snatch the mar
ket from the older unionized areas.
The bituminous coal mining indus
try" says the U. s. coal commission,
lis just entering the last stage of re-
ducing manual labor thru the in
PRODUCTION Of machinery" C. M.
Means, consulting engineer of Pitts
burgh, points out that "the coal mine
of the future will be operated entirely
by automatic and semi-automatic ma
chinery and manual labor in the gem
orally accepted term will be elimi-
mated"
The program of operators in union
districts fits in with this general trend.
Illinois operators demand specifically:
I'D A wage contract with the miners
that will actually provide the I'M
abridged right TO manage their prop
critics efficiently and to the best adj
vantage of everyone. (2) The right
to select and use specially trained
employees to do all the skilled work
Of underwriting, snubbing, drilling,
and shooting coal. go These en-
ployes to be entirely free from any
interference. (4) A readjustment Of
the mining rate that will repay the
mining companies for taking over
this work which is now included in
the present tonnage mining rates.
The accomplishment ~ this onar-
ators' program waits only the financial
consolidation Of the industry follow
ing Che present cutthroat war forced
upon union and non-union miners by
the big coal interests with capital in
vested in both union and non-union
fee
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-01-22
By LELAND OLDS
Federated Press industrial Editor)


Consolidation of the bituminous
coal industry into few great mono
polistic corporations under the con-
troll of New York bankers as a solu-
ton for the present over-expansion
is prospect facing the U. M. w. A.
annual convention in Indianapolis,
Jan. %. Already more than 500 of
normal production is in the hands of
800 of the operating corporations.
The growing combine with I'M
limited resources will rapidly develop
mass production which will entirely
alter the basis of unionism in the in
dustry.
Wanted Another Morgan in the
bituminous industry" is the cry Of
big business as expressed by Black
Diamond, leading journal of the in
dustry. 81. p. Morgan by sys-
tematic procedure Of buying either
physical properties or a controlling
interest in corporations effected the
organization Of practically 500 Of
the anthracite tonnage. Thru his
mastery manipulation mining was
put on a sound engineering and econ
omic basis and production was re-
stricted to approximate demand"
The soft coal industry is ripe for
just such manipulation.
The thousands Of socelled indepen-
dent operators are not really indepen-
dent. They do not own their coal
lands, but lease them in many in
stances from Wall Street interests.
They secure their working capital
from large wholesale corporations
upon which they are also absolutely
dependent for access to the consumer.
Even their technical STAFF is fur
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-01-22
Send Birthday
Greetings to Our
Class Prisoners

MILWAUKEE,, Birthdays in
February of political prisoners con-
fined in American Estate" prisons, as
announced by the Workers Nationa
Prison Comfort club, 1928 Chestnut
St., Milwaukee, follows
AT San Quentin prison, San QUEEN
tin, CAL; Feb. 5, Frank Sherman, No,
35768; Feb. Is, P. Gordon, 3S113,
Feb. Is, Math. A. Schmidt, Feb. III
Francis E. McClenegan, 38125; Feb
10, w. /. Fruit, 35715.
At Repressa, Cal, Folsom, prison
Feb. IS, Richard Ford; Feb. 81,
James Mclaughlin; Feb. 26, Earl
frey.
At Lock Box No. 500, Steilacoom,
Wash: Feb. 6, Anton Karachun.
At Walla Walla, Wash, Box $40;
Feb. 21, Eugene Barnett, GAIA; Feb.
21, Frank Nash, 9516.
At S18 Jefferson Ave-, Mounds
vile, W. Va: Feb. 81, Toney Stat
ford, 1925 West Virginia miner).
Cora Meyer, national secretary. in
vites friends and sympathizers to
send birthday cards and letters to
these political prisoners. Money IS
advisable for gifts. Books and pub
locations to be sent directly from the
publishers.
A West Virginia state political
prisoner writes: "My birthday met
with big success. From the depth of
my heart extend my thanks for the
Kindness. Each and every greeting
from all over the United States was
truly appreciated"
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-01-22

VIII SviIAS 800 AsAeJ ~ SolaA~4
ence. 1t is known that La Toilette is
considering seriously what his rela-
ton to it shall be.
In South Dakota he was the choice
of the farmer-laborites and he is
known to WELD a strong influence in
Minnesota.
The thing that really worries the
politicians here, however, is that all
signs point to the fact that this is
not movement of or for candidates
but of programs and policies. Were
it otherwise there are quite a few
nicheless friends of the people" who
might offer to play the role Of
messiah.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-01-22

Observation-Disclosures La d
has undertaken to get an investiga-
ton in the Senate which Representa-
tive Frear failed to get in the House
into the facts Of the Wood regime
in the Philippines and the press pro-
paganda against PHILIPPINE independ-
ence which has been conducted from
Manila since Wood arrived there.
This inquiry, if permitted by the Sem
ate, will also include a study Of
the financial affairs Of the Wood fam
lily in the Islands.
The Land for the Uaaral
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-01-22


tables.
The company has Fl huge ware
houses and a feet Of SIS five-ton
trucks and 70 two-ton trucks to han
die its distribution. II operates a
chain of seven bakeries producing
100000 loaves of bread a week
and is about to add another for the
Boston district with an initial pro-
duction of 100000 loaves a week.
The A. & P also operates can fac
tory which turns out 100000 cans
and covers each year.
This huge public enterprise OPP
Grated for private profit, employs
1900 workers to distribute daily
rations to a quarter of a million
wage earners' families. Distribution
of food is rapidly becoming highly
organized public utility.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-01-22
War Makers Taboo.

WASHINGTON.-No man who
was connected with the Wilson war
administration can carry the West
or the Southwest in this years pres
idential race, in the opinion of Gov.
Charles w. Bryan of Nebraska, who
is himself a candidate. The brother
OF the Commoner bases his candid
acy not only upon his progressive
record in Office but also upon his
belief that the country will have
none of Mr.. McAdoo and should
have none of Underwood or Ralston.
Protect the Foreign Borni
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-01-22
School Rsnort. Success.

NEW YORK.-The second term OF
the Workers School at 127 Univer-
sity Place, opens Feb. H. MARKHAM
economies, American and information
al labor history and English and Eu-
ropean literature are taught. The
school reports a successful term. The
school aims to develop the spirit of
intellectual inquiry and to train stu
dents for leadership in the labor
movement.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-01-22
Another Muscle sbosI. Off,

WASHINGTON. = Secretary Of
War Weeks today formally presented
to Congress the offer for Muscle
Shoals made by the Southern utilities
companies associated with the Ala
bama Power Co. Weeks said the
plan contained ''many excellent fea-
lures" and should be given consider
alton by Congress in disposing of
Muscle Shoals.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-01-22

PvvS ~ ps--ss ulsplay announcements
of local unions. Rates will be 81 an
inch, SOC for half an inch card. Take
this matter up in your next meeting.
Your local should have a weekly dis
play card as well as the running an
nouncement under date of meeting.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-01-22

,,..snonest," c,gnunued Clayton, lnski-
There were few words moe to
tins effect; the senate proceeded to
vose; and Colonel Greene's nbmina-
~ n was confirmed without a dissent
ing vote.
It IS generally agreed in senatorial
circles at Albany that if YOU wish
q sure-fire way to be elected to anv-
tning, all You need is little opposi-
ton from Clayton.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-01-22

the naLIOu peO
ing fund Of % 700, o. a,
by a federal bond issue is pro,.Os
in the bill, this fund to promote
building of power plants and d
tributing systems, and to purcha
existing plants where advisable.
will also develop reclamation pr
jects in which hydro-electric pows
viii be one of the chief factors.
This measure will be INTRODUCED
Congress by Senator Norris n N,
braska, and will be given hearing
before the committee on irrigatio
and reclamation.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-01-22
Norris Bill Asks
Federal Control
of Water Powel

WAsHINGTON.-Senator LaFo
lette has ranged himself with tn
Public Ownership League Of Americ
in support Of the Leagues bill ere
ating a federal super-power com
mission which shall develop and OF
crate the electric power resources d
for the
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-01-22

Charles Dawes has gone to Eu-
rope and at last our real govern
ment-the Hove of Morgan-has a
representative there.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-01-22

When worker tells you he doesn't
believe in Communism, ask him if he
knows what Communists want.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-01-22

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Get unity thru the Labor Psrtyi
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-01-22

The Land for the UsersI
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-01-22

Protect the Foreign BornI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
INVENTOR CHARGES
 AIR PLANS SCORED
Foreign Governments Offered
 To Buy Them, Says Martin

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13-The spe- cial house committee investigating the aircraft industry, beginning the exam ination of witnesses today on the basis of six months survey by its experts of the field to be covered, was told by James V. Martin, flying pioneer and inventor, that numerous inventions he had submitted to the air service had not been adopted, although the merit of some had been recognized by foreign governments. He also asserted that in considering bids for the construction of planes, the services had not always chosen the best or the most economical plans submitted.
 Representative Nelson, republican, Wisconsin, also appeared before the committee to explain the reasons which had prompted him to introduce the resolution under which the investigation is being conducted. Evidence had come to him, he said, which led him to believe that there was danger of the flying industry becoming trust, and he also desired to know how government sub- sides to airplane manufacturing con cerns had been spent. He emphasized he was not making any charges of | fraud.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
SIX NATIONS UNITE
 IN OPIUM BATTLE
Porter Calls Combine Backward
 Step At Geneva Farley
(By Associated Press.

GENEVA, Dec. 13.-"A prepared opium group, consisting of six of the most powerful nations of the world, has been formed in consequence of an agree ment by the first opium conference" declared Representative Stephen G. Porter of the United States, in presenting chapter Il of the Amer, ican proposals to the international opium conference plenary session today Chapter II provides for agreements establishing almost complete govern ment monopoly on importation, sale and distribution of opium.
 "I regard the organization of this group" Representative Porter said, "as a decided step backward in our endeavor to suppress the opium traffic, and by reason of the agreement the world is farther from the goal than in 1912, when the nations agreed that the use of prepared opium should be permitted only temporarily, and decided upon measures for it's effective suppression y
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
SERVICE GIVEN
 BOOSTERS FIRM
Success Proportional To Service Rendered, Says
 Mccormack

It has been said that a man or a concern prospers in direct proportion to the extent of service rendered the pub lie. This theory is borne out by the example of the Pierce-Arrow Motor Car company, their present success being proportional to the great service rem dered the motoring public when they introduced in the Series so Pierce, a car which embodies PierceArrow quail ity and performance at moderate price.
 The welcome which has been given the series so Pierce rather indicates that a real service has been rendered the thousands of people who have all ways wanted such a car but who have heretofore been unable to afford Pierce-Arrow quality on account of its high price. The interest shown in the Pierce-Arrow exhibit at the recent motor show indicates that Birming- ham is not behind other cities in ap- preciating the wonderful value offered in this newest and smallest Pierce Arrow.
 The demand for smaller cars of the utmost quality has been apparent for some time. Indeed, this demand has grown to such proportions that it has seriously affected the sale of the heavy, bulky cars which used to be considered the only ones in which real quality might be had. Things have changed now; even the wealthiest people no longer feel the necessity for investing small fortunes in great, cumbersome cars which are wastefully expensive to operate and which depreciate in value so rapidly.
 The day of the lighter, less expensive car is at hand. Of course, quality stills reigns supreme, and the distinc- tiveness and exclusiveness of the Pierce Arrow are still as desirable and well recognized as ever. It is simply more desirable that this atmosphere of Pierce Arrow refinement may be had now In car of smaller size and moderate price.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
tnnt 10 Make O Set When Purchasing New Instrument
Wounded Pigeon Helps Uncover
 Mail Robbery

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. 13. Destiny, in the form of a wounded piegon, was the means of uncover ing a mail robbery scheme here today in which more than hun dred letters to Montgomery banks and insurance companies had been secreted in a storm sewer.
 Many of the letters had been opened and others contained checks of varying denominat tions. Practic- ally all the letters bore postmark of December 12.
 The wounded piegon fluttered about the streets, attracting the at- tention of two small boys who in an endeavor to aid the wounded bird pursued it to the sewer. Lift ing the heavy iron lid, they un- covered a package of letters tied with a string and partly wrapped in a newspaper. The boys, noticing some of the letters opened and to contain checks, called the matter to the attention of police.
 Postmaster Roy A. Lifsey who investigated the matter with city detectives in the absence of h. spector Gardiner Shanks, would make no statement in regard to the robbery. Arrests are expected to follow by Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
K adio Programs
By Associated Press Courtesy Radio Digest
(Silent Night Chicago)
WOI Ames (360) Glee club.

WOI Ames (36O) 8 Glee club. KFGZ Berrien Springs (2s6) story; S:15 orchestra.
 wEEI Boston tsos) Big Brother orchestra; S:3O musical; 9:30 orchestra; 10 music.
 wGR Buffalo (s1s) 6 music; s-1Q con- cert; 10:30 dance.
 woe Davenport (4sD 7:2o educa- tional lecture; musical; s:So lecture; 10 comedy.
 WLW Cincinnati 423) s-1o music. WTAM Cleveland (ss0) concert. WHK Cleveland (2s3) bedtime. WWJ Detroit News (51D 7:3o con- cert quartet
 WICK Detroit Free Press ts1D 6 WHO Des Moines t5ss) 7:so baritone; KFKX Hastings tss1) s:so vocal. in KNX Hollywood tss7) music: 10 fea- Wos Jefferson City t44c.O piano WHB Kansas City t411> automo- WDAF Kansas City Star (411) e..7 School of the Air; popular music; l1:46 vi kFI Los Angeles (46s) 10 dance; Il program; 13 Instrumental. vocal. WING Memphis Commercial Appeal (5OO) 8 bedtime;- s:so concert, ,
  program: 1112 lecture. music.
 WJJD Mooseheart (27s) orchestra, ne- WAAW Omaha (2ss) 7:ao-s special WJz ' New York t455} 6 orehestra; 7:15 sociology; 7sO musical; s:so talk S:45 soprano: 9:45 orchestra. WEAF New York (4s2) 2 talki A and P Gypsies; 9 Happy Players
 WOR Newark (405) pianist; 1:So musical s:45 dancing insuuctions; Carolinians: 1O-2 a. m.. man singing or KGO Oakland (s12) 6 orchestra; 10 educational, talks; 12 dance. soloists WOAW Omaha (526) dramatic hour 6:3o announced; 6:45 orchestra; pro- woo Philadelphia (5os) e:So orches tra; 7:3o orchestra; 8 concert; s:0s reel tai; 9:30 dance.
 WDAR Philadelphia (se5) s;so talk e:45 talk; 6:55 concert; 7:SO recital; s:o WEI Phiiadeiphia (ss5) talk,
 WIP Philadelphia (609) talk.
 WCAE Pittsburg (462) 6:3o Unclt Kaybee; 6:45 address; z music chat; i'I' dancing lesson; 7:3O musical; 9:So or KFAE Pullman tsss) s:so scotcl KPO San Francisco (42S) 6:3o orches tra; 7:30 children; orchestra: 10 organ Il soloists; 12 band.
 KFQX Seattle (238) 9:15 bedtime; l WBBR Staten Island (273) z orienta music; 7:10 tenor; 7:20 talk; 7:4O tenor 7:45 Oriental music.
 KSD St Louis Post Dispatch (546 T music, specialties; program CHING Toronto (s6o) 7:So pianist WCBD Zion (845) 8 ladies' chorus saxophone quintet, vocal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
OCTOBER SALES BY STUDEBAKER
 SHOW INCREASE
Exceed In Value All Oth- CTS Except
 Ford

SOUTH BEND, Ind, Dec. 13.-Stu- debaker's October sales exceeded in value those of any other automobile manufacturer in the world except the Ford Motor company. E@
 The corporation also broke all of its own October sales records, beating October, 1923, by 68 per cent. and Oc- tober, 1922, by 110 per cent.
 Moreover, while exact figures are noe yet available, it is known that the November sales are far ahead of those of any other November in the corpora tion's history.
 The reason for these exceptional rec ords, point out Stakeholder folks, IS the quality and value built into the new cars at the prices at which they are sold.
 The quality of materials and work manship, they add, is made possible by two outstanding features of the corpo- ation's manufacturing.
 The S6O,OOO,000 Studebaker plants manufacturing these cars complete in five Duplex and ten closed body models, on three separate classes. eliminate middlemen's profits and thereby lower costs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
BILLS ENTERS
 RADIO BUSINESS
Accessory Concern Opens New Department In
 Birmingham

The latest entrant into the field of radio s Bills Auto Accessory company, this firm announcing the opening of a radio department at its store at 421 South Twenty first street. According to officials of this concern the new de- partment will be one of the most com plete in Birmingham, affording a full stock of radio equipment and sets from $195 up to $45O "We intend to pur- sue-the same business policy in the ra- dio field as we do in the accessory busi ness and expect to attain the same splen- did success, :" said Bill Levi. I've have factory expert in attendance this week who will be glad to give our customers the benefit of his technical and practi- cal knowledge of radio."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14

more powerful receiving sets it is usual ly unsatisfactory. Here as with all sets 1t IS necessary to distinguish between simply hearing a station, and hearing 1t with sufficient volume ot really enjoy the program.
 Next above the crystal set in price and performance, and the lowest-priced sets equipped with electron tubes, are the so-called regenerative sets. Most of the one, two and three tube sets are in this class. They have been very popular and many persons are now operating them with good results.
 They are, however, trouble akers, that is, if improperly operated, they cause squeals and whistles in the neigh boring receiving sets. The fact remains, however, that they give the most for the money invested and in sparsely- populated districts, give excellent re- suits. Very careful instructions on how to operate such sets without producing disturbances should always be obtained, for they can be operated so as not to cause trouble.
 Such sets, however, are in general not entirey satisfactory when it comes to tuning in one of two stations operat- ing simultaneously on frequencies or wave lengths not far separated, that is, they are not very selective. More com plicated and expensive sets are required if this is desired.