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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-04-26
Shamrock Oil Co. at
Wichita Falls Sold
(By The Associated Press }

WICHITA FALLS, Texas, April 25.-
One of the largest deals for produc-
tions and oil properties in the North
Texas fields was closed here late today
when the Prairie Oil and Gas company
purchased the holdings of the Shamrock
Oil company at Wichita Falls, one of
the largest producing concerns of this
district, for consideration of $2,000,-
600.
The Shamrock Oil company is COM
posed of a number of local operators
including C. H. Clark, ]. E. Dunaway, J..
L. Baldridge. The Prairie company's
purchase consists of leases in Archer,
Wichata and other North Texas counties
and $500 acres in Mexico.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-04-26
(By The Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, d. c.. April 25.-
Secretary Kellogg declared himself
tonight to be Heartily in favor of
Americas participation in an inter-
national tribunal for the settlement
of international disputes.
Addressing the delegates of the Am
erican society of International Law, Mr..
Kellogg asserted it was strange that
although we are approaching 1926, the
United States, one of the leading coun-
tries in arbitration. is not member o.
any international court.
81 am heartily in favor Of the es-
tablishment of judicial tribunal 10
which nations may present their prob
lens and their international disputes
he declared.
He said that although international
law is in q state of evolution there
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-04-26
Greece Opposes
Increased Army
(By The Associated press !

NBy Ihe Ass0clated Press.)
ATHENS. April 25-Premier Michal-
akopoulos today registered objection
oven tn the temporary increase of the
bulgarian army when he was handed
the text of the decision of the council
r"'ha ssaaors. nermitting additional
militia to be enlisted by the Sofia au-
ties. TIL" premier outlined the
Greek view of the Balkan situation to
the British, French and Italian diplo-
matte representatives here when they
officially conveyed to him the decision
of the allied envovs in Paris. He was
assured that the increase was only a
temporary measure.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-04-26
THE WEATHER

EAST TEXAS: Sunday and Monday
mostly cloudy, probably scattered
showers in north portion; cooler in
northwest portion Monday.
WEST TEXAS: Sunday unsettled.
cooler in the Panhandle; Monday part
ly cloudy.
LOUISIANA: Sunday and Monday
partly cloudy, warmer in northwest
portion Sunday.
OKLAHOMA: Sunday and Monday
unsettled. probably local showers, cool
er Monday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-04-26
2 RICHMOND BOYS
DROWN in BRAzOS
(By The Associated Press.)

RICHMOND, Texas, April 25.-Henry
v. Vancik, IA, and his brother, Eddie,
13, were drowned in the Brazos river at
Orchard, 10 miles -west of Richmond, at
p. M Saturday. The bodies of the
urday night.
Five boys were in a party picking
berries when they decided to go in
swimming in the river. The two Vancik
boys got beyond their depth and went
under, the other three boys being un-
able to rescue them.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-04-26
DOG AFTER CAT SCARES
ELEPHANT AND CAUSES
4 y x
EXCITEMENT IN CIRCUS
fBy The Associated Press

CHICAGO. H.. April 25-Specta-
tors at a circus in the coliseum last
night were thrown into a state of ex-
citement when large elephant stam-
peded and charged toward the stands
just as the evening performance was
commencing. Several persons were
knocked down and trampled in the
rush to escape.
The animal, which was carrying a
cage of polar bears, was frightened
by stray dog chasing cat across
the arena. Trainers succeeded in
quieting it before it reached the
stands.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-04-26
Governor Ferguson
Returns to Capital

AUSTIN, Tex, April 25.-Governor
Miriam A. Ferguson returned to the
governors mansion today after a siren
uous week of travel over Texas. She
was accompanied by her husband. for
mer Governor James E. Ferguson and
her daughters.
Governor Ferguson visited the ma
tional good roads show in Houston and
the battle Of flowers ut San Antonio.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-04-26
STARS TO SHARE PROFITS

LOS ANGELES, Calf, April 25.-A
profit sharing and investment plan,
somewhat similar to that in effect in the
Standard Oil company of California,
was announced here tonight for more
than 5000 employees of the firm Famous
Players Lasky Motion picture corpora
tion by Adolph Zukor, president, here to
attend the international convention Of
the organization.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-04-26

TEXARKANA. Texas, April 25.-Near-
territory today, covering wide area in
both Northeast Texas and Southwest Ar
kansas. While crops had not yet begun
to suffer from want of moisture today
rain will be highly beneficial.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-04-26
DEMPSEY TRAINING

NEW DIRK, N. Y, April 25--Jack
Dempsey announced here tonight he
would resume active training tomorrow
to keep in condition although hope Of
arranging a heavyweight championship
bout during the next two weeks has
been abandoned
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-04-26
RUTH IN SAME HOSPITAL

NEW YORK, N. Y, April 25.-Babe
Ruth and Mrsj Ruth, patients in the
same hospital were reported by their
family physician tonight to be steadily
improving.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-04-26

ABILENE, Texas, Anril 25.-A rain
mounting to one inch fell here tonight.
bringing the total rainfall for the past
week to three inches. The rain was ac-
companied by a considerable electrical
display and wind, but no damage in
this section has been reported.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-06-05


Much credit for the fine success of
the great celebration is due the COM
mittee in charge, headed by Herman
Perpingon. This committee certainly
left nothing undone to make the
occasion one to be long remembered
by all who participated.
The present officers of the Carpen-
ters' Union are: President, Louis F.
Nau; vice president, Ed Sims; cor
responding secretary, Peter Schmitt;
financial secretary, Charles Chapens !;
treasurer, Herman Perpingon; trus-
tees, Grant King, Walter Knodel,
VIM. VonHagen; conductor, Felt
Hudson; doorkeeper, Chas. Druck; ex-
ecutive board, Louis Nau, Frank
Heinlein, Harry Northcutt, John Jobe,
Chas Eisel, Chas. Chapens, Geo.
Raisch, VIM. Hancock, VIM. Won Ha-
gen, Peter Schmitt, Geo. Miller, H.
Perpingon; examining board, John
Syms, Ora Chapen, Chas. Chapen,
Peter Schmitt, VIM. Hancock, H. Per-
pingon; apprenticeship board, Chas.
Druck, VIM. Won Hagen, H. Perpin-
gon; legislative committee, Thomas
Armstead, Ora Chapen, H. Perpingon;
delegates to Trades Council, Ed Sims,
Grant King, H. Perpingon; business
representative, Herman Perpingon.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-06-05

told lots of interesting things, hand
ing out bouquets right and left, over
looking no one, after which he called
on the various speakers in the follow
ing order: Frank X. Vaughn, con-
tractor and member of the board of
directors of the Chamber of Com
merce; John E. N'orthway, secretary
of the Chamber of Commerce; Com
mon Pleas Judge Clarence Murphy,
Bill All told of their pleasure at
being present on so auspicious occa
sion, of the friendly relations be-
tween the carpenters and their en-
ployers, of the good of the union, of
it's high standing with the citizens
generally, it's progressiveness-in fact
they lauded the union until the feet
of the members fairly tingled. The
speaking was interspersed with music
and singing A feature that brought
down the house" was the singing of
Laugh 1t Off," by Fred Stephan.
When it comes to singing popular
songs Fred is there. All of Fred's
songs are accompanied by smile
that makes everybody smile. AS a
singer he is pretty near as good as he
is at selling Chevrolet automobiles.
And that is going some, if anyone
knows Fred's selling ability. He
made a great hit and was loudly
applauded for his effort.
John Cole Talks
A happy event of the occasion was
the calling on of John Cole for a talk
John is one of the oldest members of
the union He is a charter member.
He told of how the little band of
men got together way back 35 years
ago and organized He told of the
struggles and strifes passes through
by the little union to keep alive. His
talk made the real hit of the evening.
He was greeted with great round
Of applause at the finish, and as an
appreciation for his efforts to the
success of the organization the mem
bers gave him rising vote of thanks.
As diversion to the program,
Jack Scheaf, president of Trades
Council, staged little special act.
Jack brought in from one of the local
theatres musical comedy troupe
which for half an hour pleasingly en-
tertained the big gathering.
Four charter members were report
ed as having never left the union
since its institution, nor were they
ever IN areas for dues. They are;
John Cole, John Syms, John Jobe and
Chas. Getz
In another column Of this issue OF
the Press appears a cut of some OF
the charter members, taken 10 years
ago, at which time the union cele-
brated its silver anniversary
Just one incident went to mar the
happiness of the preparations for the
anniversary celebration and cas-
gloom over the entire membership
That was the sudden death Of Ber
Small, which occurred at his home
406 South Fifth street, on Wednes
day, May 20 Mr. Small was char
ter member and displayed keen in
terest in the preparations for the
1 celebration, and had expressed him
self as being sure to attend the event
AS a mark of respect to his memory
the charter of the organization hang
ing in its meeting room is now drapee
i'll mourning.
Following the banquet dancing wa:
indulged in till late hour, when al
present in leaving voted the occasion
one of the happiest events in theil
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-06-05

Celebrated 35th Anniversary of Its Organization in Elab
crate Manner With Banquet, Speaking, Music,
Singing and Dancing Features
Starting With Just Few Members the Organization
Today is One of the Strongest, Most Progressive
Trade Unions i'm the City

From little things big things grow.
And so it is with the local Carpen-
ters' Union. Thirty-five years ago a
mere handful of men met and formed
an organization for the purpose of
bettering their working conditions,
shortening the hours, raising wages,
etc. They formed what is known to-
day as the Carpenters and Joiners'
Local No. 637, branch of the United
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Join
ers of America. The local unions
first president was Chris Schlotter-
miller, an active member of the union
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-06-05

today, and one of the best known and
popular union men in the city. The
first vice president of the union was
John Shaffer, now a resident of Mt.
Healthy
From its very beginning, Carpen-
ters' Union No. 637 had healthy and
steady growth until today, with 334
Hamilton members enrolled, it is one
of the strongest of all trade unions
in Hamilton. The entrance fees for
members is high and the dues paid
are in proportion, but the members
know that it is money they spend
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-06-05
THE BUTLER COUNTY PRESS

best, for it means well filled treas
ury, ready at all times to meet any
emergency, caring for unfortunate
members, contributing to worthy
causes, tiding members over during
industrial crises, should any arise,
warning to those who would oppose
them in demand for decent living
conditions, etc. By their close stand
ing together the members Of 637 have
gradually but steadily bettered their
working conditions until today they
compare favorably with those of
members of the craft in any city in
the United States.
Is Progressive
The Carpenters Union is fast gain
ing an enviable reputation for pro-
gressiveness with all citizens of
Hamilton. 1t backs every civic move
ment and contributes generously to all
worthy causes. No worthy appeal, of
whatever nature, fails of ready re-
sponse from the Carpenters Union,
financially and morally. Carpenters
Union has special fondness for the
kiddies' camp on waterworks hill
Members of the union contributed the
labor necessary for the first large
building in the camp, free of cost,
giving most of their evenings, Sun
days and holidays of all last summer
to the cause The warmest relations
exist at all times between members
of the union and the building con-
tractors. These cordial relations are
made manifest at any gathering
where the two parties may meet.
With the lively interest taken in all
matters pertaining to the organiza-
ton, it was but natural that the mem
bers decided to celebrate its 35th an
niversary And this was done in a
glorious and fitting manner on
Thursday evening of last week in the
Moose auditorium. The spacious hall
was beautifully decorated for the
occasion, and it was grand sight
when the acting chairman ordered the
300 persons present, men, women and
children, to be seated. Many visitors
from outside the city were present
including Arnold Bill, of Columbus,
secretary of the Ohio State Council
of Carpenters and Joiners. Visitors
from Hamilton included many build
ing contractors and material men,
members and directors of the Cham
ber of Commerce, Rev. James H. Den
ney, pastor of the first M E. Church,
Judge Clarence Murphy and others.
Fine Banquet
1t was just six o'clock when all
seated themselves about the banquet
tables And believe us, and all others
present, when we say that never was
more bounteous meal served to a
more appreciative attendance. The
tables fairly groaned under their
weight of real" spring chicken and
all the delectables of the season. And
after time nearly all participants
groaned with the inner load. All dur
ing the meal a we'll made up orchestra
rendered snappy selections that kept
all in happy frame of mind.
Lou Nau, Toastmaster
Immediately the inner man was
completely satisfied Lou Nau, the
popular president of the union, took
charge as toastmaster. Lou filled the
position in the usual capable style
that he fills in on all occasions wher
called upon He told those present
the purpose of the gathering and just
why they were there. He told of the
happy relations between the carpen
ters and their employers. In fact, hi
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-06-05
EARLY BIRDS

Harry j. Koehler has this day an
nounced himself as a candidate for
of the city of Hamilton Harry
was our mayor for two years, and his
friends say he is going to be our
for two more years.
Stanley Ogg, prominent in labor
circles for the past Is years, has an
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1925-08-01
Licenses
Organization and Regulation of Industry

Organization and Regulation of Industry
The authority over industry is the Council
Defense (Sto and its provincial and district
ties (Ekoso) General dispositions of this Council enforcing
the economic program (Gosplan) directly applicable
Otherwise DEGREES concerning industry through
the Supreme Economic Council and its local organs
bureau omburo) and the Provincial Councils
Economy The administrative authority of the Sc Council
Trusts is very considerable but mixed
companies is limited in principle seeing that legislation
the terms of their concessions observed.
At the last reorganization of the Sc Council the
character of its responsibility for State Trusts recognized
by division Of its functions between Central Administration
of the national industry (Zubrom which is admins
trave of the whole national industry Chief
Economic Administration which performs the usual function
Ministry of Industry in regulating industrial activities
Caspian s.~sg --s4 sse@ 4
But the most interesting and in respects the
important institution in the organization of the economic acv
ties of the Union the socaed State Planning Commission
GOspan This novel instrument for coordnatng production
and trade has its central department in Moscow with branches
agents all through the country has executive
administrative but its advisory authority great
It's approval for the framing of economic policy
generally and its advice sought by the administration before
provision is made State enterprise expenditure
The Central Council of Gospan consists of 200 experts
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1925-08-01

The above figures suggest coopeatves are gaining
ground on private trade with results examined in the chapter
on temperatures Private enterprise fulfilling
assigned it, of acting pacemaker pilot to State enter
prise For the New Economic Policy the conviction
that the principles OF the Revolution and the predomnace of
the workers will be sufficiently secured the State retains
mand of the bulk of the country and
of its foreign Also enterprise can only
be made efficient
them In this competition private enterprise opens the new
fields and these fields organised
ated large scale State organisations gradually private
enterprise further afeld again
So far judged present the superior economy
and energy of the private will tell industry and
retail trade while Government credit cooperation pre-
vent any considerable control of large industry by private
According good authority Qarn New Commercial
Policy 1924 page the private trade has been
rapid that by the end of 1929 in Russia proper private
of the retail town trade nearly
retail This last figure confirmed by official
whole Union which show wholesale and whosaereta urban
trade distributed: 81 per trading per cent to
cooperatives, and "a per cent to private traders.
State and Private Manufactures es'
is difficult within the limits of this report
comparison of State and private production The following may
give idea of their present relationship In the cotton
textile industry 95 of the Turestan
taken by the Trust Tkkhlopkom) leaving only per
for private industry and of the Khoresm Bokhara crops
wool manufactures 1923 per per cent were
from private industry this industry private enterprise prof
tied by of solidarity between enterprises
industry about
often able to raise prices generally with this small
proportion of the business.
Middemen ,5.s ss..ete .es.e aatef ~
1t also noteworthy that of the by the state
80 per in 1923 bought
producer the remainder through private
linen industry information this point less detailed
equipped get the producer
remaining three do through mddlemen The leather
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1925-08-01
RUSSIA TO-DAY! Official Report of British Trad

manufacturing their material wholly through
dlemen.
production was in 1923-24 estimated as being still
to about q cent in private this proportion
not growing and Government enterprises lost ground when
the sale entirely kind
verified into On the other hand supply the
two main centres Of consumption Ienngrad
more than half in private hands. -9ThE5k s1@la
But enough has been said point give an idea Of
the present relation between public and private enterprise
Profteering
The large share acquired by private trading while greatly
facilitating trade has led to protecring The State
Trusts are is true restricted to profit Of 13 cent
between their wholesale prices private
have been found to be making much 33 per Kar
kov and $50 cent at Rosov and the articles
found to cost double Rosov what they did at Kharkov
seems quite possible however that the difference be-
tween wholesale and retail prices is than so cent
las stated in report OF Rykov which would compare well
with conditions elsewhere.
Cases of exaggerated profits generally found
due to local and temporary excess Of demand over supply
They in 1929 period before the currency saba
depreciation of the rouble They will disappear
industry keep local markets fully fairly supplied
fully developed.
An outbreak profuse private expenditure proigacy
in Moscow that resulted from the proteeng 1922 1923
ished from Moscow
Future of Private Enterprise
The Communist Party much occupied with proposals for
checking such proeerng by nepmen But the one hand
must be borne in mind that proecrng in Russia is mainly
attributable the transition
gate and much less excessive than in other cou
tries and the other hand that there must be greater diff
Guilty in regulating private trading profits in Russia under
Socialism, than elsewhere For calculation unnecessary to
reproduce shows that OF the total retail trade 40 on god
roub quarter only 282 million passed through wholesale
The remainder about twofths of the whole passed
direct from small producer small consumer: Reguatiom0f
prices local trade only be effected indirectly
through competition Of State trading and cooperation
should be able to compete advantagcousy
private because they work longer credit
Zone three months in 1924 against month to week
for private ade) and because the State Trust neces
sary with manufacturing profit onycung the
whole commercial profit which the trader depends That
the growth of private trading has reached its limit and that
private enterprise turning to small industries is sug
gested by comparative classification of the licenses applied
for in 1922 and 1923
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1925-08-01
Continued from Yesterdays Daily Worker

The general recovery by private enterprise of its
lost start attributable the stimulus given by the
sterilization of the and the economic relation
with the peasany that caused growth of retail trade in the
provinces of which the big official enterprises could
immediate advantages Since then slower develop
ment and the extension of the activities
and trading into the smaller has given favorable
opportunities to the private trader.
' STATE, COOPERATIVE AND PRIVATE TRADE.
Percentage trade
quarter quarter. quarter quarter
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1925-08-01
"Who Is WI
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parliamentary CON
union congress, 1920
JOHN TURNER,
socialist organization
innate with founders
socialist thought, 81
Morris, Belfort Bax,
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Kropotkin from 1886
to Russia in 1917. A
hours legislation and
Assistants Union.
union from 1898 unit
general secretary aft
in this position until
general council, trade
1924; reelected by co
to 1924 for period to
JOHN BROMLEY,
of railway trade un
many positions Of II
pointment as branch
ISOLATED Society of L,
GERS and Fireman, /
ganizing secretary of
Secretary also of COZ
Elected general secret
1914. Elected membe
executive, 1920 and
member Of trades uni
eral council, 1922-24.
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times candidate
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years.
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ALAN A. H. FIND.
United Patternmakt
since 1898. Branch
other offices. Electe
eral secretary, execu
1918. Elected general
Formerly treasurer,
Shipbuilding Trades
three years, subseqT
president, at present
position. Elected to I
gress general council
each year until 1924,
September, 1925.
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Union since 1891. M
mocratic federatioH m
ber2 Stafford Borough
years. 9'Sectionais 81
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union congress. 1919,
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