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Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-06
Search Warrants
Must Give Names

Cincinnati-Judge Cochran in the
Federal Court for the Northern Dis
trict of Kentucky at Covington rec
emily handed down ruling which be
came a matter Of record that will af-
feet the enforcement of the prohibi-
tion laws. He held that the names Of
well-known persons who give infor-
nation regarding the sale or manu-
facture of liquor must appear on all
search warrants issued by the Fed
eral Commissioner
Up to the present the names of per
sons giving such information have
been kept secret by prohibition en-
forcement officers. The ruling also
contains the drastic instruction that
specific grounds for belief that liquor
is possessed, sold OF manufactured
must be stated in each search warrant
issued hereafter and that such war
rants must be personally sworn to by
citizens well known and entirely re-
sponsible. A copy of the search war
rant must be left with the person or
persons who are arrested or whose
place or premises are raided.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-06
HIGH WAGES DON'T MEAN HIGH COST, SAYS SWOPE

eminent position in which it belongs
because of the character of labor we
have and the forward-looking man.
agement that is generally present.
CAS- improved methods and machin-
cry are introduced to cut down the
labor content and reduce the human
effort in manufacture, manufacturing
costs become lower and this will be re-
Elected from time to time in lower
selling prices to the public. During
the past few years simply on account
of improved methods of manufacture,
as no radical changes or new inven-
tlons have taken place, the cost of in
candescent lamps was reduced. AS a
result number of successive reduc-
tions in the price of these incandes-
cent lamps have been made to the
public, so that today that price is we'll
below the pre-war price and this not
withstanding the fact that the en-
ployees are receiving increased earn
ings for their efforts and that mate
rial is distinctly higher. This has
been made possible entirely by i'm
proved methods of manufacture. This
is also true in other products as we'll
which are not as generally known to
the public as the incandescent lamp"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-06

little attention given to methods OF
production. The so-called labor prob
lem is an intensely human one and it
must be solved on human basis or
not at all. One of the first things to
do is to get the worker interested in
his job and feel that the job is worth
doing and worth doing we'll"
Mr. swope went on to explain one
way in which that end is accomplish
ed in the great industry over which
he presides. In every plant of the
General Electric company there is a
committee on suggestions and each
worker, no matter how humble his
task, is invited to offer suggestions as
to how it may be improved. Cash
prizes are given for each suggestion
which is accepted as practical.
"There are many opportunities Of
improvement on the methods Of doing
a mans work and suggestions for bet
ter methods come in not only from
the engineers but from the workmen
themselves. Last year 8,078 sugges-
tions for improving methods of doing
the work were submitted from our
thousands Of workmen of which 1852
were adopted. The company paid
$22,988 for these suggestions in cash
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-06

duced the people who have heretofore
had the advantage of electric light
use the service more freely and Ger
tain portion of the community which
has never heretofore used the service
now finds it within reach, and in both
cases, it has added to their comfort,
convenience and Well-being.
Besides which," added Mr.. Swope
earnestly, "the losses which we incur
as a nation through wasteful meth
ods of production are very serious
matter when we consider our future.
We hold the industrial supremacy of
the world today but we cannot hope
that we will continue to do so indef-
initely without being challenged Ger
many is PROSTATE industrially today
but she will not always be so, and
England is steadily recovering from
her tremendous war effort. We
Americans have always been criticiz-
ed abroad for our wasteful methods
and | am afraid that there has been
too much justification for that criti-
cism. This criticism, however, simply
points the way to a greater opportun-
ity to overcome waste in production
by the introduction Of better methods
which is a constructive platform that
will put American industry in the pre-
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-06
HERE THEY ARE
BOUQUETS AND BRICKBATS ARE
DISTRIBUTED
COmmendatiOn and Criticism Handed
Out PromiscuOusly as Deemed
Just by Our Hired Man
ANONYMOUS LETTERS

It is a universal rule with news
papers to pay no attention to anony-
nous communications of whatever
nature; but the "Hired Man" feels
constrained to break over the custom
for once and to inform the reader who
inquired if a guiding hand controlled
the sentiments expressed in this
column, that such is far from being
the case, and to assure him that the
policy of this paper is not controlled,
influenced or governed by any
single individual, its sole object be-
ing to advance the interest of organ
lied labor and promote the general
welfare and prosperity of Newark
and vicinity
If our good friend who apparently
is laboring under the mistaken idea
that such is the case will call we will
gladly endeavor to convince him Of
his mistake, and will "tell the truth"
upon any question he may desire to
discuss.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-06
Vol. VII

"Wages are the measure of a ma
tion's civilization. High wages do
not necessarily mean high COSTS"
That is the comment of one Of
Americas greatest employers and the
head Of one of Americas greatest in
dustries on the never ending quarrels
over wage scales which fill so large
and so disastrous a part in American
industrial life. Gerard Swope, as
president Of the General Electric
company, is commanding general Of
an army of more than 10000 en-
ployees, ranging from the highest
grade of engineer and technical ex-
pert to the humble day laborer. He
therefore qualities as one Of Amer
ica's industrial magnates but his
views on the thorny subject Of labor
versus capital are very different from
those usually ascribed to men in his
position.
"There is no reason why high earn
ing power on the part of the worker
should not be combined with low man
ufacturing cost on the part of the en-
ployer," says Mr.. Swope. at seems
to me that very often there is far too
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-06
SPY SYSTEM IN FULL FORCE
SLEUTHS FRAME CITIZENS

Washngton-Th committee that exoneIaed Senator
employed by the governments
system who Objectionable to them
Wheeler of both parties declared that the
Montana indictment is frame-up instgaed by low politicians against
competent corruption
graft The senate above partsansh in its reputation of the
district appointed
Daughe charged the floor of the senate that political pres
applied members of the Montana grand before an IN
dctment obtained
Members that told Senator Wheeler that several
ballots Indictment resulted permitted
They taken dine by politicians told them that
it necessary to indct Senator Wheeler
revealed this investigation government
the of Senators Toilette Caraway
Wheeler charged with receiving
before departments the interest of clients while serving
member of the United States
Before another committee John w. H.
declared that the the
department of justice eden of iniquity."
Mr. Grim said desirable to do with of the
He said evils
here wasting time the evils organization that
The witness said the department should high class
Berton
SYSTEM and that the several hundred nks should be let
"The fellow who from the drug that
committeeman
wants get job for who put in menace said Mr. Grim
after gets in the department. he will make of
alliance with somebody the treasury department. other de-
paIment and the first thing know have den of niqty
paralyzes the aw-enforcement agency"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-06
DULL BUSINESS
IN THE TEXTILE INDUSTRY OF
NEW ENGLAND
Mainly Due to Mismanagement. Over
Capitalization and Faulty
Distribution

Boston, Mass.-Depression in the
New England textile industry can be
traced to capitalization, misman-
agement and faulty distribution, said
President Mcmahon of the United
Textile Workers, writing to an east
ern newspaper.
When the war started, the trade
unionist said, many mills operated "a
were made. Stockholders received
quarterly dividends that would be con-
sidered magnificent if issued annually
before the war AS these profits in
creased, stock dividends were issued
and mill values were often doubled
and trebled by the stroke of pen.
The Pacific Mills Corporation of
Lawrence, Mass, is cited as an illus
tration of this over-capitalization
From 1915 to 1920 this concern de-
clared 262 per cent dividend and in
creased its capitalization from ST.
1853, ,693 to $2O,O0O,000. In 1912 the
Pacific declared a 200 per cent stock
dividend. The Arlington mills of the
same city declared 131 per cent div
idend; the Nashua Manufacturing
Company, a TT per cent dividend,
and the Amoskeag Company, 122
per cent dividend, all in the same
period.
Many of these mills have the old
hand loom and hundreds of thousands
of spindles of the old-fashioned size
are in operation, said President Nc
Mahon. During the prosperous years
no provision was made for replace
ments. Every dollar possible was
Continued on Page Eight
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-06
Less Income Taxes
Both Houses Agree

Washington-The tax bill agreed
to by the house and senate, as sub
stitute for the Mellon bill, calls for a
25 per cent reduction of 1923 taxes,
payable in 1924. Other provisions of
the bill do not apply until next year.
The normal income tax rate will be
2 per cent on net incomes up to
$4,000. Present rates are per cent
on incomes of $4,000 The exemptions
are the same.
The tax on auto parts and tires is
cut from per cent to 21a per cent.
Various miscellaneous and nuisance
taxes are repealed as is the tax on
candies and beverages. The tax on
admissions above so cents is repealed.
Publicity of income taxes, in modi-
fled form, is provided.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-06
WHEN THE STRONG
OPPRESS THE WEAK

President Coolidge address before the Womans
National Committee Enforcement, last April
the better Now is
law? think you will why
difficult. 1t %
on We have State Legislatures and the National Congress-
of different enacmen regulate and control conduct
But avail unless behind there
sentiment that will its enforcement sometimes wish that
would the
than they its 1t
that the does not make the people, but the make the
The great of legislation always purpose
protecting weak mposion
lack for the will find the
by the strong"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-06

Of awards ranging from $1.00 to $500.
"From the point of view of an out
slider some Of the work may seem very
monotonous and so it may be but one
of the men who was engaged on such
work last year by using his mind sug-
gested an improved method and won
an award Of $175."
Incidentally when Mr.. Swope talks
about factory work he is not talking
on theories. His first job with the
General Electric company was as a
dollar day employee in a machine
shop which he accepted cheerfully in
spite of the fact that he was the proud
possessor at the time of Q diploma
from the Massachusetts Institute Of
Technology and could write B. S. af-
ter his name is so disposed. Mr..
Swope worked his way very literally
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-06

from the ground up to his present
post in the presidents chair.
"There is one effect of reducing
costs by improving methods of manu-
facture," continued Mr.. Swope,
(which curiously enough does not
seem to be generally appreciated.
When you can reduce costs, prices
may also be reduced and you are then
able to reach another and much larger
class of consumers. This has been
especially true in the electrical indus
try where the improved efficiency of
electrical apparatus and improved
methods by public service corpora
tions have made it possible to furnish
electric light to the consumer at a
price much lower than it was years
ago. AS the price Of this service and
the price Of appliances have been re-
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-06
Scabs Cause Death

New York-One third more indus
trial accidents in the country are re-
ported by the American Assn, for
Labor Legislation in its survey for the
year. The increase ranged from
13.48o in New York to 53.1% and
52.2% in Utah and Montana, where
mine accidents were common. En-
ployment of inexperienced workers as
strikebraekers is given as one of the
chief reasons for the high accident
rate.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-06
Paid $1,000 a Month
To Prosecute Labor

ashington-Special Assistant At
torney General Todd told the senate
Daugherty committee he was paid
81 900 month for prosecuting Santa
Fe railroad strikers in 1922 when they
deserted" their trains at Needles,
Cal. The strikers refused to man dan
gerous equipment that strikebreaking
shop men were turning out, but rail
road influences aided Attorney Gen
eral Daugherty and Todd in spreading
the story that the employees deserted
the trains on a desert and much suf-
5000 population.
Todd tried the same prejudicial
methods on the senate committee
when he referred to CASTOR Means,
whom he is prosecuting in New York,
as "crook." Means is a former Sc
cret service agent and has exposed
methods employed by Daugherty and
Burns.
Senator Ashurst told Todd that was
the first time he ever heard prose-
cutor refer to the accused as other
than the "accused'' or the defend
ant" Even a shyster lawyer never
says "the criminal" or "the crook"
said Senator Ashurst.
Other senator's told Todd his malice
indicates how unfair and prejudiced
the department of justice has been.
Todd said he wanted to resign during
the shop mems strike, but Daugherty
insisted he continue.
"Daugherty didn't need an ener-
getic prosecutor in the war fraud
cases." said one senator, who was as
sured by Todd that the attorney gen.
eral assigned to those cases better
lawyers than l am"
Il didn't think that were possible"
was Senator Wheeler's biting com
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-06
Married Women Teachers Barred

Yuma, Ariz.-Married women will
not be employed in the Yuma high
school. A committee of women call
ed on the board voicing the opposi-
ton Of residents Of the city and valley
to discrimination against married
women and asking that it's recent or
der be rescinded. The board refus
ed
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-06
Art Glass Workers Win Raise

ST. Louis-Union art glass workers
after strike lasting nine weeks will
have wages increased 21a cents an
hour. The new scale is 80 cents. This
craft is affiliated with the St. Louis
painters district council
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-06
Bakery Workers EnjOined

New York-Unable to defeat the
union in any other way, six remain
ing bakery shops are using the in
junction against Bakery and Confec-
tionery Workers New York locals.
The employers refuse to renew the
union agreement. The legal fight is
now over a permanent injunction.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-06
WEST END WANTS COPS

At the last council meeting Frank
Pfeffer, West End business man,
stated to the city dads that the entire
section of the city west of Raccoon
Creek, with a population of about
1000, was absolutely without police
protection, not a single solitary cop
being on duty day or night, and re-
spectfully asked what they were 60
ing to do about it.
After some little passing the buck
tactics, Chief Swank stated that his
entire force when all were on duty,
consisted of an army of eleven men,
that two were sick and one was laid
Continued on Page Five)
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-06
Big Profits in Bread

New York-This years profits of
the General Baking company will ex-
ceed those of 1923, when the net gains
totaled $5,529,559. This company is
the largest maker of bread in the
United States. Besides large profits
it has declared two stock dividends
since 1921.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-06
Iron Workers Secure Increase

New York-Of the 1900 iron work
ers on strike in New York city and
northern New Jersey for wage in
crease of $1.50 a day, 65 per cent have
returned to work at the advanced
rate, according to statement issued
by p. ]. Morrin, president of the In
telnational Association of Structural
Iron Workers.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-06
More Money for Machinists

Chicago-After long negotiations,
organized machinists have increased
wages 2 cents an hour The agree
ment provides that new men shall be
employed through the union office,
rather than through employment
offices.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-06
{ aims for Bakers

Chicago - Substantial gains in
agreeemnts made this year are re-
ported by officers Of the Bakery and
Confectionery Workers international
union. These agreements represent
every section of the country. Wage
increases range from 81 to $5 week.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-06
What Labor Is Doing
Wage Increases and Progress Made
Throughout the Country.
Better Work Conditions

Rochester, N. Y.-Improved work
conditions feature new contract be-
tween the New York state railways
and its trolley men.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-06
Northern Pacific Gains

New York-Net profits Of the
Northern Pacific railroad for the first
four months Of the present year were
in excess of $3,800,000. This is $780,
900 in excess of net profits for the
same period in 1923. These profits
are declared to be record making.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-06
Declare for Municipal Ownership

st. Louis-The st. Louis Trades
and Labor union unanimously favors
municipal ownership of street rail
ways. Municipal ownership has
proved successful wherever it has
been fairly and honestly tried" the
resolution declares.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-06
Public Printer Carter Denounced

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. denounc-
ing Public Printer Carter for his
charge that he had to clean out the
printing force, due to bootlegging,
gambling and inefficiency, were
adopted by the Washington Central
Labor union and sent to the white
house
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-06

should look his methods rather
advice given the
Electric
nations
distinguished who has worked his from dollar
commander chief Of
workers breaches the doctrine that high
not incompable with low manufacturing costs.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-06
General Labor Notes
Short Items Gathered For Benefit of
Hasty Readers.
Oppose Fabric Truth Bill

Washington - Keeping step with
their past record, representatives of
the Textile Manufacturers associa-
ton have established a lobby at
Washington to fight the truth-in-the-
fabric bill.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-06
Elect Labor Man to Council

San Jose, Cal.-William J. Bigger,
union carpenter, defeated real es-
tate shark in the race for alderman
in the city council.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-06
Roof Workers Get Increase

st. Louis-Union roof workers here
have secured an increase of 10c an
hour The new rate is 60c. The men
went on strike March 25. The union
has 800 members.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-06
Plumbers Win Strike

Moline, Ill.-Plumbers have won
their strike for wage increases. Rates
are advanced 81 day. The new rate
is &c.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-06
Join Anti-UniOn Crowd

Akron, O.-Plasterer and lather
contractors have been lured into the
anti-union crowd, and are now en-
deavoring to produce first-class work
with strikebreakers.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-06
MR.. WORKINGMAN:

The Leader is your paper 1t
publishes matter pertaining to your
life and welfare. 1t wants your
support. Your cause would be
weak without a labor paper to
champion it. Support The Leader
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-06
MR.. MERCHANT:

Has it ever occurred to you that
The Leader goes into the homes
of the best paid workmen of New
ark and Licking county? 1t is
carefully read by every adult mem
Der of the household.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-06

Continued on Page Eight
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-03
Science

Some of the most curious inventions
of man in existence are ancient in
struments used by early Chinese star
gazers.
. Photography, which was invented
less than a century ago, made mod
ern astronomy possible. Previous to
that the telescope aided greatly in the
study of the stars. But without
either Of these aids, ancient Chinese
and early Egyptians and European
scientists learned the fundamental
facts about astronomy. Only a few
thousand stars are visible to the naked
eye. but study of these showed to the
ancient scholars the true position of
the world in the universe and the facts
about the solar system. The observers
of centuries ago used instruments to
point at a star and record its relative
position with the aid of a quadrant.
Study of the stars resulted in astrol-
ogy, now an exploded science. How
ever, astrology was the forerunner Of
astronomy, which has made remark
able strides in the last few years.
Astronomers no longer base their
chief findings upon observation
through telescopes. The great mod
ern telescopes are used more for max
ing photographs than for the less
accurate method of personal observa-
-tion.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-03
ABANG-UP NAVY OR NONE

TITS mighty gloomy picture they painting of Navy.
First Admiral Coontz says it Then William B. Shearer
former special expert with the Navy Department And after
them, the first naval officer you meet.
Recently says admiral when the feet arrived off Pan
maneuver light cruisers store ships destroyer ten
der GOLFERS tugs repair ships planes lighter hanar craft
and miscellaneous auxiares missing.
They had been able to keep up.
After started it found that the snas
pace could be maintained by the feet
formation owing to the sownes of certain units Speed had
be reduced o something approxmatng brisk walk.
Nor that all Submarine behavior proved that under
craft dangerous to boys who man them
enemy Obsolete in design lacking in ventilation
unreliable deficient speed for fighting they
virtually much junk.
AS destroyers not badly eff, compared with
Britain and Japan But even these are handicapped
destroyer leaders Ours number exactly against Brit
aims eighteen, Ialy's eight and Frances seven.
lacking proper aircraft carriers mine sweepers
minesweeping gear and mines
lacking in fast light cruisers of 10000 tons and
thereabous fact Britain has six and Japan
the 5000 5000 ton class have ten shpske the
Rehmond-and these good but Britain has thrve and
Japan twenty-three again oucassed
We lack destroyer tenders submarine tenders and
mored auxiaries capable of keeping with the fleet
stronger than its weakest link and Mr. Shearer
is not far off when he says ratio of
strength being the Washington conference said should be
Britain FIVE; America five, and Japan, Sit Britain
FIVE; Japan, three, and America,
Admiral Coontz Mr. Shearer and other experts
saying will open the eyes of the country We hope will do
Congress.
country of crack ships like the Colorado
$4,000 sickness and her speed And
said of buseyes scored 10000 yards and of world
records made at practice And with the
Portable feeling that Navy is 'the best EARTH
Well isn't. What's the good of bulseyes 10000 yards
if them $4,000 yard-whch the
of could get close enough the other
navies any bullseyes
Our Navy must be good the best. Unless it is then it
worse all a highly dangerous
mighty expensive luxury needless challenge other and
powerful which could send the bottom day
It's up Congress remedy this dsgraceu actually
menacing situation