davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-04-04

Washington-John r. Quinn, ma
tional commander of the American
Legion, and Samuel Gompers, presi
dent of the A. F. Of L., present a
Joint attack on unrestricted immigra-
ton in the April issue of American
Federationist.
. The American Legion and the A.
F. of L. agree upon the desirability
of absolute stoppage of immigration
for the present, but, in the absence of
absolute stoppage, demand the strict
est possible limitation. The joining
of these two forces to combat prop
aganda for unrestricted immigration
is an indication that the great masses
of American people favor checking
the inflow of Europeans.
"America must not be overwhelm-
ed" said President Gompers in at
tacking the propaganda for unre
stricted immigration.
employers regard it as an unem-
ployment issue and they have no more
regard for American standards,
American institutions or American
principles in connection with the en-
ployment of alien wage earners than
they have in connection with the pur-
chase of raw materials.
"a great many employers, former
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-04-04
Wall Street Sings Mournful Poverty Song, While
Record Breaking Profits Are Made

New York-Profits of industrial
corporations the past year are smash
ing all peace-time records, though the
public is supposed to accept the
mournful poverty pleas that come out
of Wall street.
The steel trust reports a surplus
net income of 54,259, 1898, after all
charges and dividends have been met.
The Westinghouse air brake COM
pany reports net profits of $685.
507. This does not include profits
of $10,000,000 that were put back into
the business in the form of stock div
idends The. previous years profits
were $6,964,915.
A net profit of $4,357,70 is report
ed by the HARRISON Walker refrac-
tories company. This is after all ex-
penses and taxes have been paid and
is against S3,037,333 the previous
year.
The reason for numerous scandals
associated with petroleum is indicat-
ed by the Phillips petroleum COM
pany's report. Last year this con-
Germ made a profit of $12,452,030 af-
ter interest and taxes were cared for.
These startling figures are against a
profit of $9,200,035 the previous
year.
The North American company, a
holding company for public utility
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-04-04
HERE THEY ARE
BOUQUETS AND BRICKBATS ARE
DISTRIBUTED
CommendatiOn and Criticism Handed
Out PrOmiscu0usly as Deemed
Just by Our Hired Man
MANY ASK WHY is THIS THUS

Hundreds of taxpayers are wrest-
ling with the problem of why, if it be
a fact as is alleged, that about thirty
thousand dollars was realized by the
water works department over and
above all expenses by the old regime
last year, is it necessary just as the
new outfit gets into the saddle to talk
about raising the water rates?
The common people claim that the
butcher, the baker and the candlestlck
maker already get about all the wealth
they can scrape together without
again raising the taxes, as the Lord
knows they are already sky-high,, and
one more increase has already been
provided by the board of education
which has just bought a couple Of lots
for 100000 and authorized the issuing
of $4,000 worth of bonds to build a
playhouse for the high school schol-
ars. Luxuries come high, but we've
got to have 'em.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-04-04

corporations throughout the country,
has a net profit of $685., ,458, after
all taxes, interest, depreciation and
other charges have been met. This
is equal to S3.11 on every $40 share
of common stock.
The California petroleum corpora
tion shows net profit of S6,104 ,498,
after interest, depreciation, depletion,
federal taxes, fancy salaries and 9TH
er charges were met. This compares
with profit of S3,655,5 the previ-
Gus year.
Dividend payments by the 80 com
panies comprising the Standard oil
group during the first three months
Of the present year aggregate S34,-
975,867.
May department stores company
broke all records with its net profit of
S6,6S0,542. The Philadelphia com
pany, a holding corporation for pub
lie utility companies, reports S5,015,-
OPT, and the Youngstown sheet and
tube company $27 7,597,19 The Owens
bottle company cleaned up S3,560,563
after all expenses were met.
The above list is indicative of the
profits that swell the strong boxes of
those who object to ''high" wages, and
who insist that the government take
less and less of their excessive prof
its, ssst1
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-04-04
TIME TO ACT
THE SMALL FARMER is DOOMED
UNLESS HE WAKES UP
Being Pushed Into Mine and Factory
And His Only Salvation Is Organ
iZatiOn and Cooperation
(By Federated Press)

The economic pressure which is be-
ing put upon the small farmer is
steadily pushing him away from the
farm into the mine and the factory.
The process Of driving small farm
ers from the farms is one of the old
est and best established phases of
civilization. In Babylonia, Egypt
and Rome, the small herdsmen and
farmers were gradually replaced by
the great cattle dealers and the own
er Of large estates. The same process
IS going forward with great rapidity
in the United States
A century ago the farmer, like the
industrial worker of that day, owned
his own job, produced most of his
necessities, and was his own master.
The rising land values, the introduc-
tlon OF expensive machinery and the
very considerable increase in the cost
and values of farm equipment and
live stock have compelled the farmer
to become relatively heavy investor.
The census of 1920 reports that the
average value per American farm is
$3,363 in 1870, and $12,084 in 1920.
With this rapid increase in value
comes the necessity on the part of the
poor farmer for borrowing money.
The man who grows one crop, such as
wheat or corn, has an income only
once a year. If his crop fails, two
years elapse between receipts of in
come. In the meantime the farmer
must live, and in order to do so he
buys seed, fertilizer, machinery and
other necessaries on long term credit
OF else he mortgages his place
The census Of 1920 reported 1926
600 farms owned by those who work
ed them. Of this number 27.&5 were
mortgaged in 1890 and 87.2R were
mortgaged in 1920. In Illinois the
percent mortgaged in 1920 was 38.5:
in Iowa, 54.2; in South Dakota, 579>.
Some study has recently been made
of the number of farmers who failed
since 1920. The total for Is states.
as given in Secretary Wallace's re-
port to the president on the wheat
situation, shows that 1919 of all farm
ers lost their farms in these years
through bankruptcy and 1880 in ad-
dltlon We're bankrupt but were per-
mltted to retain their farms through
the leniency of their crediotrs. This
means that during these three years
more than one-fourth of all the farm
ers in the United States were in a
bankrupt condition.
These disastrous economic farm
conditions reflect themselves in the
rapid increase in the number of farm
tenants in the United tSates. In
1880, the first year for which the
facts were published, the total num-
Der Of tenants were 1924 900; in 1920,
2,455,000. The percent of tenants for
1890 was 25.6, and the 1920, 38.1.
Agriculture is one of the great
staple industries of civilization. I'm
til the farmers realize this and organ
ize up to it, they will continue to be,
as they are now, the most harassed
and exploited of any important eco
nomic group.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-04-04
SWANK LOSES NO TIME

Chief Swank surely let no grass
grow under his feet last Sunday when
he got after the sneak thief who stole
a wad of money from the dressing
rooms of the Auditorium theatre dur
ing the absence of the performers
who were doing their turns on the
stage, and who discovered their loss
as soon as it was over. Manager Fen
berg at once reported to the Chief
who Immediately got busy and in an
hour or so had the suspect in his
clutches. After a somewhat lengthy
session of Sweating out" and third
degree work the bird owned up and
disgorged the money.
The parties from whom the money
was stolen had given up hopes of it's
recovery and were about to board the
train for the next jump when they
were agreeably surprised by it's un-
expected return.
When it comes to getting hold of
a law violator Charlie is there with
the goods every time, as many Grim
inals have discovered to their sorrow.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-04-04
DANGEROUS-INCONvENIENT

The repairs on the water mains
which necessitated shutting off the
water on East Main street from the
square to the bridge, and also from
a considerable portion of the south
eastern part of the city, for great
er part of Wednesday, in order to re-
pair dead fire plug, was a regret
able necessity, and some means should
if possible be devised to prevent re-
currence of thus depriving so much
property of fire protection in the
future.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-04-04
Lawyers Union Shy on Dues

st. Louis-The Missouri Bar Assn.
has dwindled in membership until the
present roll is $50, it has become
known. About 1000 members have
been suspended from this lawyers
union for non-payment of $40 dues. A
cut to So has been suggested. There
are nearly 5000 lawyers in the state.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-04-04
Big Benefits for Street Car Men

Chicago-Street car men of this
city expended $226,299.17 for benefits
last year. This includes funeral, dis
ability and old age benefits, collec-
tions for sick members and funeral
expenses. Since 1912 these benefits
total SLIGO, ,42239.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-04-04
Camp Cooks Forming Unions

Seattle-Cooks in logging and con-
struction camps are forming locals Of
the Cooks union. One local has been
established in Portland, while organ
ization is proceeding in Grays Harbor
territory
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-04-04
Sustain WOmen's Night Work Ban

Washington-In an opinion by JUS
tice Sutherland, the U. S. supreme
court sustains the New York statute
prohibiting employment of women in
restaurants in cities of the first and
second class, between 10 at night and
6 in the morning.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-04-04
Electrical Workers Win Strike

New Orleans-The strike of cleo
tricians and linemen against the New
Orleans Public Service, Inc, has been
settled. The unions obtained their de-
mands. All men will be in their jobs
in a few days, the strikebreakers to
be fired gradually.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-04-04
Printers Raise Wages

Denver-Newspaper printers have
secured wage increase of $3.50 a
week through arbitration. The new
scale is $46.50 for day work and
$49.50 for night work. The award
dates to last September and the print
ers will receive approximately $780,
900 in back wages.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-04-04
Immigration Quota to July

Washington-Denmark is the only
country still entitled to send 1000 i'm
migrants to the United States before
July l. Frances quota is down to
888, Norway's to 953, Esthonia's to
TAI, and Sweden's to 425. Russia and
Armenia can send SO, Iceland SO,
Jugoslavia sc, and Austria %
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-04-04
Actor Union Wins Case

San Francisco-The Actors Equity
Assn. won victory here when Su-
perior Judge Graham ordered Nat
Goldstein, local theatrical producer, to
pay to the Equity $4,000, representing
salaries due to members of the Oh,
Boy! company, organized here and
stranded in New York eight years
ago.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-04-04
Some Profits in Radio

New York-The Radio corporation
of America made a profit of $1,643,
918 after providing for federal taxes,
payment of patents, organization eX-
penses, dividends on preferred stock
and depreciation.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-04-04
Ants Smash Agreement

Seattle - Anti-union members of
the chamber of commerce were pow
erful enough to smash an agreement
between the scale committees of the
building trades and local contractors.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-04-04
Firefighters Want More

Seattle-The firefighters' union in
Seattle has succeeded in attaining a
900 organization and will press for
wage increases and abolition of the
so-called efficiency rating system.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-04-04
Railway Clerks Gain

Kansas City, Mo.-The Brother
hood of Railway Clerks has secured
their first agreement with the Kan
sas City terminal railway company.
Working conditions are provided for,
as are seniority rights and investiga
tion where a clerk is discharged or
reprimanded. The clerk may choose
his own representative
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-04-04
Labor Mayor for Bloomington

Bloomington, Ill.-In an election
here to fill the term of the mayor,
who died recently, Frank H. Blose of
the horseshoers' union won by a large
majority. Labor has three represen-
tatives on the board of aldermen and
is striving to capture the reins of
power formerly held by Mayor Jones,
who became conspicuous for his anti
labor record.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-04-04
Painters Help Health Bureau

Seattle-Painters' Local No. 300,
Seattle, has donated $50 to the Work
ers' Health bureau, New York, to help
in its fight against diseases incurred
in the trade.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-04-04
Sell Horses to Pay Taxes

Bloomington, Ill.-Farmers in CEN
enough money from their crops last
year to meet their running expenses,
are selling their horses to pay taxes.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-04-04
Coal Profits Trebled

New York-The 1923 profits of the
Pittsburgh coal company was three
times more than in 1922. Last years
profits totaled $7,309,162, or $16.15 a
share. This was after all charges, de
probation and interest were met In
1922 the net profits were $5.02
share.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-04-04
Garment Workers Win Out

Waterbury, Conn.-Garment work
ers have won their strike for a A
hour week. Formerly they worked so
hours. The union shop is recognized,
and there will be no wage reduction.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-04-04
General Labor Notes
Short Items Gathered For Benefit of
Hasty Readers.
Tax Craze Reaches Limit

Oklahoma City-The craze to tax
everything in sight has reached its
limit in this state. Aviators are call
ed upon to pay a gasoline tax to build
highways.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-04-04
Convict Labor Ends in Two Prisoners

Des Moines, Iowa-The state board
of control has terminated the Reli-
ance-Sterling company's contracts for
convict labor in the Anamosa and Fit
Madison prisons. Chairman McColl
Of the board said the trade union
movement was the main factor in end
ing these contracts.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-04-04
Another Strike Settled

Boston-A 42-hour week, distribut
ed over a five-day week, was won by
organized dressmakers after a three
weeks strike
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-04-04
Brickiayers Unite

Charlotte, N. C.--Bricklayers and
masons in this city have organized
and are affiliated with the trade
union movement.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-04-04

Foreign rum ship pirates off the
Jersey coast now demand payment in
gold and the New York banks com
plain their store of the precious metal
is being rapidly depleted
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-04-04
Busmen's Wages Go Up

Everett, Wash Members of the
Street Car Mems union who are en-
ployed as busmen in this city have Sc
cured wage increases through albitra-
ton.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-04-04

To avoid strikes and other Difficult
ties, demand the Union Label on all
purchases. This is an easy, simple
way to strengthen the unions.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-04-04
BY SPECIAL REQUEST DAUGHERTY QUITS
What Labor Is Doing
Wage Increases and Progress Made
Throughout the Country.
Plasterers Raise Wages

Topeka, Kan.-Organized plaster
ers in this city have raised wages 81
a day.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-04-04
Cops Get Their Share

Chicago-"Mo than 500 of the
Chicago police department have been
corrupted by beer runners" says U.
S. District Attorney Edwin A. Olson.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-04-04
MAY REsURFACE CLINTON ST.

Many Clinton street residents are
inquiring as to the possibility Of hav-
ing that thoroughfare resurfaced. 1t
certainly needs attention, being
rough, uneven and full of chuck-holes.
If the service board and city coun-
ell should decide to act in the matter
it might be possible to pay the city's
share from the auto tax fund, with
out resorting to another bond issue,
as this years revenue from this
source will be at least $4,000, which
after deducting the cost of the Gran
Continued on Page Eight
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-04-04
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, 1924-04-04
MIR. MERCHANTS:

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.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19
Motor Out Sunday-Take the Edgewood Boulevard
 theR Red dArrows
FollouU the Red ArrolUs

Grove Highlands yourself what ideal community s Consult our who property buy We office this onvenence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19

$25O 900 in homes lovely Grove Park ocoupied bv cultured Birmingham families All of these were sold originally with the lot. Now you buy lot alone and build to suit your desires
 Every street in Grove Park has sidewalks curs and gers and well paved All lots fully restricted to building and ocatio-and your home will be safeguarded from encroachment by undesirable surroundings for all time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19

This Is Your FIRST OPPORTUNITY to Buy Lot to Build Your Own Home In This Beautiful District
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19

When you building home consider permanence first You assured that your home Grove Park will be neny desirable Nature has endowed this community with beauty Shade abound lot Natures barrier, Red Mountain, shuts the smoke of Birmingham The under which every lot sold neghborhood of refined, substantial homes. Prices range from $4OO to 800 Fulsze and oversize lots Easy terms may be arranged if desired.
Evening star., 1924-05-22
SHOOTS AT STORE THIEF.
Proprietor Uses Gun-Burglar
Drops Loot and Flees.

Two pistol shots fired at ., burglar
early today by Francis Joannini. pro-
ida avenue, halted an operation which
would have netted considerable loss
in radio accessories, but failed to halt
the burglar.
A fingerp-int left on d rear door
may establish the identity of the
burglar, police believe.
The store had been robbed about
three weeks ago. When Joannini was
going home about = o'clock this morn
ing he decided to look over his shop
Opening the door. he saw the form of
man disappearing through hole
in the rear door. He fired two shots
The burglar escaped. but abandoned
a batcn of radio material taken from
the store in a rear alley. A panel
cut from the rear door afforded en-
trance.
Evening star., 1924-05-22
ORDERS FOR TRAFFIC.
Sheriff. Announces Rules for Re-
cepton.

CCPSAoh.
Col G. o. Sheriff., military aide to
the President and officer in charge of
public buildings and grounds, has
issued the following traffic arrange
ments Yin connection with the recep-
tion at the White House this after
noon:
Guests will enter the east entranc
of the White House. They will ap-
proach this entrance from the south,
along Executive avenue.
Cars arriving from the northw est
section of the city should approach
by way of Executive avenue and the
roadway extending south of the
White House. Approach also may be
made from the roadway south of the
Treasury building.
Guests will facilitate matters by
exhibiting their invitations to traffic
police and, If practicable, should dis
play them on the windshield of their
automobiles.
After discharge of guests. drivers
will proceed north to Pennsylvania
avenue, thence east to 18th street,
thence south to r street. where they
will be directed by traffic officers to
parking areas around Ellipse.
On termination of the reception
vehicles will proceed north on East
Executive avenue and take on pas
sengers in the same manner in which
they were discharged.
The reception will be from 4:30 to
6 o'clock pm. and il is desirable that
arrivals of guests be distributed over
that period.
TaXicabs will be located near the
southeast gate of the White House
gre IndS and may be called for from
the east entrance.
Evening star., 1924-05-22
BRIDGE PLANS PUSHED.
Arlington Project Declared Vita
Need for Traffic.

Unless construction of the Airing
ton Memorial bridge is expedited
within five years the business of the
National Capital will be tied up by
traffic congestion, Lieut.. Col Clarence
o. Sheriff., engineer officer in charge
of public buildings and grounds, told
the House committee on public build
ings and grounds today. He empha-
sized the inadequacy of the bridges
now spanning the Potomac to handle
the traffic. and pointed out that there
must be some other bridge outlet.
Fred G. Coldren, chairman of the
parks committee of the Washington
Board Of Trade. and DR.. Pike Johnson
representing the Lee Highway Asso-
citation, also addressed the committee
in strong support of early action on
the Arlington bridge.
Evening star., 1924-05-22
MRS. PITCHER ELECTED.
Will Represen. Woman's Cluos at
Los Angeles.

Mrs. Eugene H. Pitcher has been
elected general federation director,
and will represent the District sof
Columbia Federation of Women $
Clubs at the biennial convention to
be held in Los Angeles in June. The
election was held at joint meeting
at the Hotel Roosevelt Tuesday night,
when the newly elected president of
the federation here, Mrs. Virginia
White Speel. took over the gavel from
Mrs. j. w. Frizzell retiring president.
A luncheon will be given in honor
of Mrs. Frizzell, Monday, for which
reservations may be obtained from
Miss Mary Heuler, 1115 Kilbourne
place.
Evening star., 1924-05-22
Senators Favor Rent Board.

The nominations of the District
rent commissioners. which were
ordered favorably reported to the
Senate yesterday by the Senate Dis
trict committee, will be confirme d
promptly by the Senate. it was pre-
dicted today The nominees are
Richard s. Whaley, chairman of the
board; William f. GUIDE, Mrs. Clara
Sears Taylor, Oliver Metzerott and
Thomas Z. Peeney, all reappoint-
mentS.
Evening star., 1924-05-22
DEAD LETTER" AUCTION.
456 Boxes and Sixty Miscellaneou
Lots Under Hammer.

-Four hundred and fifty-eight boxes
and sixty lots of various articles went
under the hammer to bargain seek
ers at Uncle Sans semi-annuaI dead
letter auction sale at Sloan's auction
rooms yesterday.
Wearing apparel plumbing fixtures.
toys, books, golf clubs, tennis balls,
portable typewriters and jewelry
were included in the articles sold.
Many second hand dealers kept at
the bidding from 10 yesterday morn
ing until the afternoon. By the time
the sale was over everything from
hair clippers to horse collars, had
been disposed of.
Evening star., 1924-05-22
CHAMPION DOG SHOWN.

The Duke of Arlington. champion
ST. Bernard dog, property of the
Marion Durphy St Bernard kennels.
will be at the Ambassador Theater
tomorrow to greet the children who
come to see Strongheart. in Drawn
of the North," for the benefit Of the
Washington Animal Rescue League.
Matinee performance will be At
Evening star., 1924-05-22
WIN ARMY COMMISSIONS.

Commissions in the Organized Re-
serve Corps of the Army have been
issned by the War Department to the
foIlowing nmed residents OF this this
city: Eugene G. Northington; "n, ioaS
Corns: Joseph P. Madigan, 1853 Col,
nnbia nm road, as major in the Medical
corps. and James r. Whitaker OF
In x street as a second lieutenant
in the Ouartermaster Corps.