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The daily worker., 1925-02-18
RUHR VICTIMS
BURIED today,
LABOR ANGRY
Capitalists Try Hard to
PreUent Revolt
Especial . The Daily worker)

BERLIN, Feb, 1e.-Today the viet.
Inns Of the Dawes plan, who were
murdered in the great disaster at the
Stein mine at Dortmund last Wednes-
day. are to be buried. With the whole
German working class mutterIna oml-
nousIy at the slaughter of the 1856
miners, driven into the pits Of the
most miserable wage and speeded to
death under all conditions to produce
"reparationsn Recording to the Dawes
plan, the wFoIs bouroeosIe, from the
kaiser to the Smallest creature Of the
Ebert government, are Joining hands
in a concerted effort to forestaII any
eruption by making great show of
sympathy"
Efforts are concentrated on pushing
aside the workers, who wish to bury
their dead without interference, and
making the funeral bourgeois pro-
cession, with government officials,
priests, preachers, labor bureaucrats
and mine owners taking the fore
ground in order to avert the anger
of the masses.
The kaiser has sent his condolences
thru message Of General Count Won
Schmetov saying that the kaiser and
his consort called by the message
The emperor and empress" have
been profoundly shaken" by the di-
saster.
The workers are incensed at this
effort to claim the throne under the
color Of expressing sympathy. But
even more hotly resented ID the
sympathy" conveyed by the agent of
American imperialism, the spokesman
for the American slave driver, Dawes,
Ambassador Alanson B. Houghton,
who called at the foreign ONCE to ex-
press his sympathy" and that of
American imperialism, which like the
kaiser seeks 70 turn enmity to suffer
ance.
Heartrending scenes are still enact.
ed before the building to which the
bodies were brought, as only the male
relatives are permitted to identify the
dead. the women and children being
barred until the charred and shattered
bodies are eneased in cofins.
The daily worker., 1925-02-18

JnaJ is IN prospect, WIN the aDOI1tlOn
of all labor unions, or else they must
move quickly and boldly to accept
the united front policy.
Face Great Possibilities.
I'm the possibility immediately
ahead" declared Minor, 'fs to be seen
the makings Of an industrial organiza-
tion of textile workers fully as large
as the United Mine Workers. In fact,
it is that or complete defeat and de-
struction of unionism in the mills" he
said. For any organization which
can grapple with the immediate fu-
ture of the textile workers will have
to be large enough to go into the far
southern states and organize the mills
there under a single direction.
Il do not ask you to quit any un-
ion," said Minor. ION the contrary.
You must stick by any union you are
in with all your strength and use all
your power within it to compel it to
join, with all of the other existing
textile unions in single front for
this crisis"
Mcmahon Makes a United Front
With the Bosses.
Minor then read letter which was
blazoned yesterday in the mill own
ers' newspapers, writtne by William
T. Mcmahon, president of the United
Textile Workers. In the letter McMa-
hon denounces the united front move
ment, denounces the Workers Party
as revolutionary organization and
attacks James P. Reid and Robert
Minor specifically as men who are re-
sponsible for the "un-American" unit
ed front movement
Mcmahon with the full help of the
capitalist press, distorts the facts to
make it appear that the united front"
is another new union. He twists the
words into the alleged name of a
mythical union called "the united
front textile workers" and attacks
Minor and Reid for the alleged dual
unionism.
Stating that the united front move
ment is not a new union, Minor cali
ed attention to the reactionary utter
ances OF Mcmahon in the present cris-
is which he said indicated certain
friendship for the mill owners and
a willingness to help for the workers
to accept the cut. Minor declared
emphatically that the Workers Par
ty is truly revolutionary party. In
fact it is the Communist Party and
the only existing revolutionary party.
What is the Matter With Unity?
He asked, why does Mcmahon OBJ
Continued on Page g.
The daily worker., 1925-02-18
MUSCATINE, IOWA,
LOST BIG BATTLE.
WORKERS PAY
Must Submit to Horrors
of Sweating System
BY DAVID coUTTs.
peciaI to The Daily Worker)


MUSCATINE, Ia, Feb. 16.-- This
small town of a little over sixteen
thousand is suffering from a period
of reaction following one of the most
bitter struggles in the history of the
workers of America. =
This reaction has been further az
gravated as result OF the world war
until now the splendid spirit of solid.
arity exhibited by almost the entire
population Of the thriving htle town
has been utterly destroyed. The iron
heel Of the absentee stockholder has
come to crush the worker and cast a
black pail over the entire populace.
Women Enslaved at Helntz Factory.
The famous "57 varieties" has a
large pickle plant at Muscatine. This
factory has made reputation as a
brutal sweater OF female workers.
CONTINUED on page A.
The daily worker., 1925-02-18

" DS oAlOi nCJ 6CACA al anu lub lWO
political parties financed by special
privilege will unite their organiza-
tions to rivet the Garrett -Wadsworth
"shackles' amendment upon the fed
eral constitution.
1t Means counter-RevoIutionary.
OF this "shackles" amendment, the
legislative committee of the American
Federation Of Labor says, in special
plea to the house:
ut is revolutionary. If adopted, 13
states could defeat any future amend
ment. In these days when great in
terests command powerful engines of
propaganda, it is not necessary for
US to tell you how easy it would be,
under Mr.. Garrett's proposal, to de-
feat an amendment drawn in the in
terests of the people. Thirty-five
states might have ratified such an
amendment with substantial unsni
Continued on page p
The daily worker., 1925-02-18
Minneapolis Carpenters
Will Act on Custer
of Chicago Militants
Especial to Tho Daily work.r)

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 16. Car
penters Union, No. Z, had a very well
attended meeting Feb. 18th. When
many matters of importance were dis
cussed, a resolution had been received
from the Detroit Carpenters Union
No. 214O, and Chicago No. 181, asking
that the union go on record demand
ing a fair trial for expelled members
of the Brotherhood Of Carpenters and
Joiners. The secretary was instruct
ed to make an investigation and re-
port next meeting when the local
union will take action.
In the regular meeting OF the Paint
ers Union No. 1S6 held Tuesday. Feb.
10th, Dan w. Stevens was reelected
as delegate to the Trades and Labor
Assembly and his credentials were
presented to last Wednesdays meet.
ing of the central body, when Pres
ident o. T. Anderson used his old
parrot-phrase, "out OF order"
The daily worker., 1925-02-18
HOWAT FORCES
WIN ELECTION
OVER J.L.LEWIS
Another Defeat for the
Notorious FGker
Especial to The Daily workerl

MULBERRY, Kans., Feb. 16.-can-
didates endorsed by Alexander Howat
and the anti-Lewis elements won an
overwhelming victory over their op-
ponents when Matt Walters, Of Scam
mon, first president of the United
Mine Workers in District II, after 80
years was again elected president as
a result of the elections held here last
Tuesday.
The Lewis men, Variot and Lavery
were showed under. Another Howat
supporter. Harvey was elected in
ternational board member.
Special Convention
A special district convention is ex-
pected as result Of the election, the
miners have already voted for this
convention but the Lewis gang in the
district Office refused to carry out the
wishes of the rank and file.
In the December election Howat re-
ceived great majority of the vote
but the vote was thrown out. What
Lewis will do now to Howat's support
ers is a subject for speculation.
Tremendous Majority
The vote has not yet been audited,
but the returns from the locals show
heavy majorities for the Howat forces.
Reports from % locals give the follow.
ing returns: Walters, 1892; variot,
S61; Harvey, 993; Lavery, 47O.
Alexander Howat, former district
president, whose fight smashed the in
dustrial court law, is now working at
Sheridan mine 10. Tho Lewis, pre-
vented his name from getting on the
ballot as candidate for district pres
ident tho he was nominated by 80 per
cent of the locals, he is still the lead
er Of the miners in District IA.
The daily worker., 1925-02-18
HOOVER WORKS
FOR EXPORTERS,
PEEK CHARGES
Asks Congress Probe
Betrayal of Farmers
Especial to The Daily worksr)

WARRINGTON, o. c., Feb. To-
Herbert Hoover dominates the U. S.
department Of agriculture In the In
forests, not Of the farmers, but the
large exporters, George N. Peek Of
Moline, told the house agricultural
council. he demanded an immediate
Investigation Of Hoover's activity
among the farmers. II was charged
that Hoover influenced coolidee's pol
icy on farm relief, and worked in the
interests Of the big exporters and
against the farmers.
Farmers against Him.
Peek insisted that Hoover had die
tated the report in part OF the agricul-
tural commission which recently re-
ported to President Coolidge on farm
er relief legislation. He said the
farmers Of the country do not sup
port the policy concerning agricul-
ture which has been advanced by
Secretary Hoover.
"The farmers feel they will gain
much by removal of the Hoover infiu-
ence over the department of agricul-
ture," said Peek. "They do not ia
vor industrialization of the country
at their expense"
Peek alluded to the long conflict be-
tween Secretary Wallace and Hoover
over national policy in aid of agri-
culture.
Aids Exporters, Not Farmers.
Hoover has been the personal ad-
wiser of the president on agriculture
matters since 1922" said Peek. RE
concentrations made by the agricul-
ture committee seem to me to be in
the interest of the exporters and not
of the farmers. believe these re-
present the Hoover influence as they
do his policy.
Demands Investigation.
I'VE want an investigation of his
activities concerning agriculture mat
ters. We know of his friendship for
Julius Barnes, the grain exporter,
head Of the United States grain cor
poration during the war. Hoover and
Barnes opposed the McNary-Haugen
bill which was indorsed by farmer or
ganizations. Barnes led the opposi-
ton as president OF the United States
chamber of commerce, not as a grain
exporter.
Big Business Backs Him.
I'VE want an investigation of Hoov-
er to ascertain what may be his in
terest in the exporters and to what
extent he is directing the affairs Of
the agriculture department. We are
informed he is. so influential that
some OF the most experienced and
ablest experts there are to lose their
positions because of opposition to
his views. Hoover has maintained
that the sphere OF the activity of the
department Of agriculture ceases and
that Of the department of commerce
begins when the farm products leave
the land and are started for the mar
kets. We do not think this doctrine
sound"
The daily worker., 1925-02-18
RESCUERS FIND
COLLINS DEAD
BODY IN CAVE
Discovery of c oIlin 5
Made at 2:45
tspeeIaI to Th, paIIy work.rl

CAVE CITY, KY, Feb. 16.-Floyd
Collins was officially announced To-
Gated in his Sand Cave prison at 2:45
o'clock this afternoon, and was de-
clared dead by. those who gave his
body a preliminary examination
Gen. H. H. Denhardt, M. E. Posey,
DR.. William Funkhouser, and H. T.
Carmichael made the announcement
of the discovery of Collins body. At
2:5O no doctor had entered the shaft,
but the official medical commission,
including Major E. C. Francis of
Bowling Green. Major NJ. NJ. Moss and
DR.. William Hazlett of Chicago, we're
waiting to be lowered to Collins body.
The daily worker., 1925-02-18
AMERICAN LIARS SCORE
ANOTHER HIT. HAYWOOD
STILL SHUNS PRISON
Especial to The Daily Worker,

Especial 70 The Daily Worker)
MOSCOW, v. S. S. r., FEB. 16.-
Reports from the American capital
lst newspapers saying that William
Dudley (5ia BID Haywood had re-
turned to the United States, are
without foundation in fact.
Haywood has just returned from
the Ukraine and the Caucasus
where he spoke at sixty-flve meet
ings In behalf Of the international
Workers Aid an organization
which gathers funds and other ne
eessary support for the relief Of
workers In prisons In capitalist
countries.
The daily worker., 1925-02-18
SEATTLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
is REPRESENTED BY DELEGATE
AT THE CENTRAL LABOR COUNCIL
BY AARON FISHERMAN
Especial 70 The Daily Workerl

SEATTLE, Ml)-Terrorized
mun eaes the Central Labor Council who
increasingly held the searchght
acherou scheme theirs win hwart
bety
building
the Seattle Labor Council record
Each Communist delegate will charges
The daily worker., 1925-02-18
UTICA COTTON
MILLS TIED UP
FOR FIRST Time
Strikers Refuse to Ac-
cept Wage Cuts
tspeoIaI 70 The paIIy w0rkerl

UTICA, New York. Feb. 16.-The
two mills Of the Utica Steam and Mo-
hawk Cotton Valley company are com
pIetely tied up by strike. The i'm
mediate cause of the strike is an at
tempt by the employers to enforce
ten per cent wage cut.
The employees of the two textile
mills who are on strike, resisting the
10 per cent reduction in wages which
was to be forced on them, have sue
ceeded in accomplishing a feat which
has apparently been an impossibility
heretofore. The two mills are com
pletely tied up.
These workers are composed of the
loom fxers, ring spinners, carders
and weavers.
Strike Endorsed
The strike was wholeheartedly and
enthusiastically endorsed by the
Utica Trades Assembly at its regular
meeting last Tuesday evening, and
the support of the other trade unions
in the city, represented in the central
body, was pledged to the strikers.
E. H. Dunnigan of the United States
department of labor appeared in the
role Of mediator and suggested that
the workers accept a five per cent de-
crease in wages. This they indignant-
ly refused.
Several of the strikers interviewed,
showed envelopes with amounts mark
ed on them ranging from s11S6 to
little over S21.00. Two of which were
noticed in particular because the per-
sons owning them were the heads Of
families, with children to care for,
and inscribed with the amounts S16.95
and S1S.45 respectively These. the
reporter was informed, were the sal
aries drawn by the two men after the
10 per cent reduction had been de-
Quoted.
Comparison Of Wages
In reply to questions regarding the
comparison between wages received
| in the Utica mills affected by the
walk-out as some of the New Eng
land mills, it was learned that while
the weavers in the Utica Steam G.
Mohawk Valley Cotton Mills receive
an average between $2100 and s2s.0O
per week, the weavers in the New
England mills under consideration
were averaging between $500 and
$31.00. The oilers and cleaners in
Utica-which is combined in one job
here-receive $20.5O per week. while
in New England the oilers receive
S21.SO per week for which they care
for 270 machines, and the cleaners,
caring for so machines, get S14.5O per
week. The cleaning and oiling is two
distinct jobs in New England mills
while in Utica the two are combined
into one job and the salary is lower.
In Utica the loom fixers receive S32.6S
and in New England S3610.
Low Wages
Rowing men tending So frames re-
ceive $500 in Utica and in New Eng
land they receive $21.3O and have only
4S frames to tend. Carder fxers car
ing for 40 frames get s2475 in Utica,
and on 40 frames in New England
$27.35 is paid. Doffers in Utica are
paid s1.50 per frame and in the New
England mills $2.ss per frame. It was
Continued on Page 81
The daily worker., 1925-02-18
IWOONSOCKET TEXTILE WORKERS
UNANIMOUSLY FAVOR THE UNITED
FRONT AGAINST THE WAGE CUTS
Especial to The Daily worksr)

1NSOCKET, r. Saturday
mill workers. members Of three different
workers unanimously decided the united
Gated the Workers
unions and officials aside their
get together resist the
Robert Minor spoke, the
give all hope resistance e
The daily worker., 1925-02-18
PROTOCOLS "PEACEPLAN"
DITCHED BY EUROPEAN POWERS

PARIS, Feb tsThe foreign office evening The
Geneva protocol absolutely
that possibility Britain workno
In September.
The daily worker., 1925-02-18
SWEDISH GENERAL STRIKE LOOMS
AGAINST LOCKOUT AS RUSSIAN
WORKERS RAISE FUNDS FOR AID
Especial to The paIIy work.rl

STOCKHOLM Sweden Feb feThe
threatened today have returned
the challenge by threat call general
1t reported by telegram from Formerly Christianity Norway
dispatch from Moscow Soviet Russia
the workers of Soviet Russia
ers In Scandinavia England Germany Poland
The daily worker., 1925-02-18
"PROGRESSIVES" TURNING
BLUE AS REACTION GLORIES WITH
APPROACH OF CABS INAU UGURATION
BY LAURENCE ronp
(Eaderated press staff cnrr..nnnaan4l

KFederated Press Correspondent)
WASHINGTON,
agesvness the part of out
spoken reacuonaes
guaion ceremony.
March A. the
viii attempt force the
The daily worker., 1925-02-18
| FRANK HALL, NEGRO,
| new PRESIDENT OF THE
Ill. G. W. U. LOCAL NO. 1872

NEW YORK, Feb. 16.- Frank
Hall, a Negro worker, Is the new
president Of Local 1872, international
Ladies' Garment Workers Union.
The local is Cloak Button Workers.
The strike called by the union Is
practically over, since most Of the
shops settled. The trade Is not large.
The daily worker., 1925-02-18

THE MORNING POST of Great
l Britain publishes a story to the
effect that his holiness, the pope,
would shortly start on world tour.
We are of the opinion that when the
pope leaves Rome it will be on a one
way ticket. The pope placed all his
eggs in Mussolini's basket and when
that monster meets his Waterloo as
he is destined to, soon, his spiritual
ally in the Vatican will go down with
him.
The daily worker., 1925-02-18
AS WE SEE 1T
BY +. .
= ; oHAFER

THERE are lcHTH AVE-
aires in II NEW YORK II y
DR.. Russell H. Conwsz-,-I t-.r
Temple University, Philadelphia.
There are 4,O43 of the tribe in the
United States and if we are to take
Mr.. Conwell seriously, they are put
ting up good batting average as far
as honesty is concerned. 1t is very
doubtful if pickpockets would make
as good showing.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-03-03
wa BASE H.
PAG E M { N |
IN SCRAP
Local Team Followers Be-
Iieve Butler Has Good
Chance for Victory.

Butler rooters are all popped up
over the chances of the Irvington
net team against Wabash on
wednesday night at Crawfordsville.
A big block of tickets was sent to
Graduate Manager Paul and they
are going fast. Seats for the con-
test are on sale to the public at
Spalding's and Butler.
The contest promises to be one Of
the most sensational of the season.
The Scarlet Ave has not lost to a
State opponent this year. The locals,
however, have a faculty OF doing the
unexpected and the hopes OF the fol
lowers may not be unfounded.
1t is to be remembered that the
Irvington METERS defeated Franklin
last year when the Baptists were
thought unbeatable.
The game probably will be a low
score affair unless one or the other
team breaks" Butler always has a
great defense and has stopped some
fine offensive outfits.
The result largely hinges upon the
scoring power OF the Pagemen. Even
Robinson, Chadwick, Burdette and
Devol will find the going difficult
through the Butler defense that is
sure to be present. But a team with
its mind on defense sometimes for
gets to make points.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-03-03

Players who have their brides
along are staying at private homes.
Owner Smith also is rooming away
from the holel.
Russell Cassell, a right handed
pitcher from the semi-pro fields of
Idaho, has been taken on for trial.
He wintered in Florida, and being a
free agent, he asked Bush for a
chance. He gives his age as 81 and
expresses a keen desire to land a
berth with the Indians. His home is
in Minneapolis
1t was announced today waivers
have been obtained or Tom Whelan,
veteran utility PLAYER, and that eff
forts are under way to trade or sell
him to a club in tile East.
Don't Want Robertson
Catcher Robertson, bought from
Birmingham on a trial agreement,
is being chased by kilograms from
Tribe club officials with the sad
news that he need not come to Plant
City as he is too old for the Indians
to spend money on.
Outfielders Clarke and Allen evil
IDENTIFY have entered the hold-out
class. Their signed contracts were
not here when the Hoosier party ar
rived and it is understood the play
ersi are baking over terms. Allen
was with the Indians last season
and Clarke was purchased from
Cleveland during the winter.
Waivers have been asked On Pitch
er Bob Steele, who was reinstated
recently. He will have to Drop his
schedule of wages If he wants to
play with Indianapolis. Owner Smith
refuses to haggle with Jumpers.
and he said the contract sent Steele
would not be changed.
Ahead Of Squad
Pitchers Petty. Niles and Cassell,
First Baseman Schmandt and Out
fielder Rehg were here ahead of the
main squad. Catchers Kruger and
Florence, Second Baseman Sticking
and Outfielders glastonbury, Allen
and Clark have not reported. 1t is
understood all missing members, ex-
cepting Allen and Clark, have agreed
to terms
Trainer Pierce, who came to
Plant City two weeks ago, did con-
siderable work on the ball grounds
and the infield is in fine condition
compared with last spring. The out
field has been improved to some ex-
tent. but needs pressing in many
spots. Search was started today for
heavy roller. City water has been
piped to the park and this facility
will help much toward keeping the
ground in shape.
After the athletes had thrown a
feed" into themselves Monday eve
ming and had met many OF the
Plant City boosters, they expressed
satisfaction with conditions and i'm
mediately launched campaign for
plenty of fishing trips. One long
practice day will be the Bush rou-
tine, and the boys will have the late
afternoon to visit the creeks.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-03-03
SOCK EN-
Is RIGHT
AT M e EFT
K. 0.s Feature Amateur
Tourney-Champions
to Be Decided.

When the slogan, Watch 'em sock
'em," was adopted for the city anna
teur boxing championships 1t was
nothing short of an inspiration. Last
night at the South Side Turner gym,
when the first round of the elimina-
tons was run off, out OF thirteen
bouts, seven went by the k. o. route.
In most instances the old towel went
flying ointo the roped Enclosure to
brand the knockout az of the tech
meal" variety, when the losers were
In no condition to continue.
The show was well handled and a
good crowd was present. Tonight
the finals will be held with the fol
lowing boxers still in the running:
Flyweight-MaEio9 ,sshelburn (F.-M).
,o BaRRt G%aSSs Walters Oh. A. c..
Johnny Murphy Is, s. T. Al ziclder tun-
LightWeight--Ar wheel OF; q.
A. e. Johnny coble Riverside A. C., uns
Herbert Logan III. A. CO. Cecil Hurt
'Middie;wveight--Bob cordill Oh. A, O..
Thomas Branch III. A. Cd, Charles
Sconce END Henry 0rner a. A. O.
Results of the bouts Monday night
were as follows:
DISQUALIFICATION Shelburn (F.-M.)
defeated Scott Mckinney III. A. CD In one
round by technical knockout, Mckinney
being unable to respond for second round.
Bantamweight--Bert Walters III A. CD
defeated. Russell Langley (unattached) by
technical knockout in second round Roy
Rodgers III A. CD defeated Abe Cone
Is, i. IT,. in three rounds, on Judges de-
cision.
= Featheryeight57,-Johnnyc Murphy IS. $:
knockout In third round. Harold HOLE
IS. s, To defeated Fred Greenleaf lunat-
tached) by knockout in first round. Al
ziclSler lunattached) defeated Casey Jones
III, A. CT In three rounds by Judges de-
fSIs sIn5 Grant Epts TM2 defeats, detsatsd
knockout in second round
Misunderstanding Vincel (H. A.. %
won from D. Micks Is. s. IT, on a foul.
Johnny Coble Riverside A. O., uuattached)
defeated George Winkley III. A. Oh by
technical knockout In second round. Rob
ert Urban III. A. CO defeated Paul Hem
ners tF.-MD in three rounds by judges
decision.
x ;sd He hogs,R, A
three rounds by Judges decision.