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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-12-23

party, they would doubtless have
gone along, only to betray the move
ment at the most propitious mo-
ment. Four years ago, in Washing
ton, at the first conference of the
peoples legislative league, organized
by the late Senator LaFollette, l
asked Senator Frazier what he
thought of the prospects Of the farm
er-labor movement in North Dakota.
Let us wait and see" was his an
swer. The late LaFollette, himself,
took practically the same position,
yet it was he who issued the state
ment in June, 1924, bitterly attack
ing the national farmer-labor move
ment. The period Of waiting had
come to an end and the action taken
was as expected.
In North Dakota, as in Wisconsin,
the LaFollettes and Blaines, the Fra
ziers and Nyes, are now completely
repudiated by all honest farmer-la-
Dor elements, who turn their backs
on the fraudulent effort to purify
American politics inside the old
parties" They are learning that bad
bankers and wicked railroads, rob-
Der landlords and bandit grain cor
porations cannot be made decent"
thru legislative enactment under the
capitalist system.
The Minnesota farmer-labor party
has had its many experiences with
similar elements. 1t will be compel
led to do battle against these disrup-
tionists and betrayers in the future,
many times.
An encouraging note for independ-
emit political action is sounded, how
ever, in Minnesota, in the call for
the farmer-labor conference to be
held at st. Paul, Jan. 17-1S. 1t is
declared:
"The state campaign of 1926 was
the most critical in the history of
the movement and put it to the real
test. 1t has come thru purged Of
disrupting and antagonistic elements
and is now unhampered by political
traders and self-seekers."
1t is significant that the name of
the farmerlabor senator from Min
nesota, Hendrix Shipsted, who is
charged with succumbing to the
wiles of the Coolidge administration,
does not appear upon the list of
those signing the conference call.
The statement that the Minnesota
farmer-labor movement has been
freed of political traders and self
seekers" is somewhat overstated.
Such elements flock about every
movement OF protest like flies
around a sugar barrel. Rather
should the city and land workers
in Minnesota pride themselves on
the fact that they have been fairly
successful in combating such ele-
ments in the past and resolve to do
even better in the future. The Min
nesota experience should help teach
the workers and farmers in Wis
cousin, North Dakota and other
states, where splendid opportunities
await the struggle for the independ-
emit political action of labor.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-12-23
CITY THREATENS
TO DITCH W 0 RK
OF MAINTEN ANCE
Aims Blow at Electrical
Workers

John P. Miller, commissioner of the
department of gas and electricity,
backed up by Mayor Dever, is threat
ening to turn the work of maintenance
over to private concern to thwart
Local No. 8 of the International Bro
therhood of Electrical Workers.
There are 432 members of the union
now in the employ of the city, and
they filed with the commissioner a
new wage agreement, calling for an
average increase of $14 per man. The
city has refused to sign the agree
ment. Now comes the threat to nego-
tiate with a private company to take
over the work of maintenance. The
supply of electrical current is not in
volved, as that is already supplied by
the sanitary district.
ut is at the bottom scheme to
eliminate large number of old en-
ployees, under the civil service, who
are getting toward aheSge when they
would be retired under pension"
said I. Knott, organizer for Local No.
9. "a good many of the younger men
in the union would undoubtedly be
retained by any concern that took over
the work for the city, but it means
pay day. for lot of the old man.
That is what is behind the move.
Fake Economy.
ION the face Of it," continued Knott
"the city could show to the news
papers and the taxpayer that a saving
would be affected by ditching its own
employees and letting an outside con-
tract. The company signing such a
contract could easily afford to lose
couple of hundred thousand dollars
at the start. Then by any number OF
easy methods the cost to the city can
be jumped up, SO that in less than
year, the private concern would be-
getting its own price for the work.
The thing is easy; anyone at all fami-
liar with the maintenance of electrical
equipment knows how to do it."
The maintenance of gas equipment
is already in the hands OF a privately
owned company, the American Devel-
opment Co., which is said to be a sub
sidiary of the Welsbach Co. of Phila-
delphia.
This move on the part of the city adj
ministration is not only a threat to
the electrical workers but to other
classes of city employees. 1t is prac-
tically to say: BE good thro your
unions, or we will wipe out your de-
partment and let the work to outsiders
who can deal with you in any way
they can" And in this case, the city
is aiming largely at a large number
of old and faithful employees, nearing
the pension age. 1t is to protect these
men that Local No. is putting up
stiff fight.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-12-23
JESSE SMITH A
CROOKED AGENT
FOR DAUGHERTY
So Charged Senator Hef-
lin in Speech

Jesse Smith was the crooked aS-
emit Of Harry NJ. Daugherty," Senator
Hehin (D), Alabama, said to the sea
ate in his attack on the Fall.Doheny
verdict. HE collected this money
from bootleggers. 1t was stated just
after his death that his share of this
loot was 100000. And 1t was said
he got nervous over his acts and had
made up his mind to make q clean
breast of it. But he never lived to
make clean breast.
That's one of the reasons why
they wanted to get rid OF Jesse
Smith"
Hehin said he made this explana-
ton in response to reports that Dis
trict Attorney Buckner, of New York,
had written him letter asking
what he knew about Smiths death.
Helm also again paid his respects
10 the acquittal of former secretary
OF the interior, Albert B. Fall and E.
J.. Doheny, whom he branded as
thieves"
Senator Bruce, Cd, OF Nd, rose to
say that he did not agree with Hef-
Inns attack on Justice A. A. Hoeh-
ling, who presided over the trial
Il don't care" the Alabaman re-
torted "Hoehling was appointed by
President Harding, Fall was appoint
ed by President Harding, Harding's
name was brought into the case, and
Hoehling shouldn't have sat in the
case.
The Alabamian closed with de-
mand that all future trials of govern
ment officials be held outside the
District of Columbia
Unless the system changes" he
asserted, the citizens of the United
States will all turn bolshevikS
You can't have law and order
when the big criminals in the capital
are stealing away the very founda
lions Of government"
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-12-23
Lone Bandit Planned
Robbing All Chicago
Banks, Claim Police

Chicago police have given out the
story that Henry ]. Ferneckes, mid
get bandit, now in the county jail I'M
der sentence for murder, had planned
to rob Is Chicago banks, including
the biggest loop institutions.
Police say that in Fernekes' room
were found plans and outlines Of
the banks, an elaborate set of burg
lars tools. and all the necessities"
to break into the banks.
They claim he had enough TINT
powder to blow UP several city
blocks.
The police are patting themselves
on the shoulders for "nipping in the
bud" the huge plot"
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-12-23
co. ASKS
FOR LONG TERM
FRANCHISE HERE
Flirts with Committee of
City Council

That the city may grant-a franchise
to the Chicago Motor Coach Co. for a
longer period than 20 years, or for
any length of time that a court might
hold reasonable, or that 1t could even
grant a terminable franchise, were
points brot out at the meeting of the
transportation committee on Tuesday
These facts were pointed out to the
committee by James G. Condor, at
torney for the coach company. He
said that the limit of 20 years applied
specifically in the law to street car
companies,
Condor stated that the position of
the coach company was that the city
had no right to bar it from the streets
and no power to force it to apply for
a franchise, but that the city in its
business capacity could make almost
any agreement with the company it
wished, subject only to the powers of
the Illinois Commerce Commission in
those fields where 1t had jurisdiction.
How About Taxes?
The question was then brot up as
to the proportion Of the taxes which
the coach company was now paying
to the amount it damaged the pave
ments. Condor, in reply, said that
they paid city vehicle tax of $50 and
state license Of $3.50 for each coach.
If they put into service the number
contemplated it would aggregate $780,
900 a year to the city and 100000 to
the state. He then pointed out the
injustice of the states claiming so
much tax for vehicles which did not
use the state roads but were operat-
ed wholly within the limits of one
city, and said that, in many states,
cities had induced the state authori.
ties to expend the amount of such a
tax within the city limits. He Of
fered to work with the city engineers
in estimating the amount of wear the
coaches would inflict on the pave.
ments.
The members of the committee ex
pressed surprise to learn that. with.
out further legislation, they could
grant terminable franchise to the
coach company, while yet barred from
doing so with reference to the sur.
face lines.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-12-23
Communist International Elects
New PreSidium and Secretariat
Especial Gable to The Daily Worker)

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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-12-23
SMALL SAYS SMITH IS
SURE TO TAKE SLUSH
SEAT IN THE SENATE

~ am positive that Col. Frank L.
Smith will not refuse my appoint
ment as successor to the late sena-
tor William 3. Mckinley" Governor
Small declared today.
~ have not received an accept
anee as yet" said Governor Small,
"but from the many talks have had
with him I believe he will accept"
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-12-23
VIGIL Radio Program

Chicago Federation OF Labor radio
broadcasting station VIGIL is on the
air with regular programs. 1t is
broadcasting on a 491.5 wave length
from the Municipal Pier.
TONIGHT.
600 p. m.--chlcaao Federation OF La
Dor Hour.
6i2o-The erevoort Concert Trio;
Little Joe Warmer. John Miller, Billy
Stozeham, Ray Ferris.
900--Alamo Cafe Orchestra.
1i;oo--Alamo Entertainers.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-12-23
CHARGE TRICK IN
GALS AGREEMENT
ON NAVAL POLICY
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committee that the budget did not in
clude provision for the construction
OF threesships authorized by congress.
Navy Below Others. .e
The committee has pointed out to
Coolidge that the United States navy
is exceeded in strength by great Brit
ain and Japan, and that both Of these
countries have extensive shipbuilding
programs in operation.
Many of the congressman feel that
Coolidge will remain obdurate in the
matter, and unless the navy group
can sufficiently excite congress over
the situation and win over administra-
ton leaders Coolidge will have his
own way.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-12-23
Boston Woman VIII
Lecture in Passaic

PASSA1C. N. j., - A talk OF espe-
cial interest to women will be given
Sunday, the 26th, at four o'clock, at
the Workers Home, % Dayton Ave.
The speaker will be Eva Hoffman, or
ganizer OF Mothers Clubs Of Boston,
on the subject, Message from Europe
to Women of America II will be H.
Illustrated by lantern slides.
The meeting Is held under the au.
spices of the Working womens Coun-
ellis. All workers are welcome.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-12-23

Senator McNary, republican, OF Ore
gon, leader of the farm bloc In the
upper house, will be the main speaker
at the eleventh snnual convention OF
the Illinois Agricultural Association,
Peoria. Jan. rs, ~ and rs, II was an
nounced here.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-12-23
80 Jobless Drown
Due to Overcrowding
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NConIlnued from page II
servers of the catastrophe discount
this. 1t was, they say, plainly a case
of the boat being over-loaded--of at
tempting to get too many men across
the bay at the same time.
Shortly after the launch drew away
from the landing, II started to careen.
Listing first to starboard, the brighten.
ed passengers naturally made a rush
for the portside. Then, balancing for
a moment, the craft careened heavily
TO port. The port ganwales went un.
der, II shipped icy water and those
on deck were into the river. Only half
of the men in the crowded cabin could
make their way thru the narrow entry
to leap for 1t. Half OF those In the
cabin were trapped and drowned like
rats.
Only 80 Saved.
OF the sixty-two workers who board
ed, only 80 we're flnany saved. Thirty
workers died in the cabin or we're UNI
able to keep ahoat in the frigid water
until help arrived.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-12-23
Christmas in Youngstown.

YOUNGSTOWN, o., Dec. I'll
Christmas here will be the occasion of
"a Package Party, under auspices of
the International Labor Defense, for
the benefit of class war prisoners.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-12-23
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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-12-23
SMITH ACCEPTS
APPOINTMENT TO
SERVE OUT term

Fran L. Smith, senator-elect from
Illinois, has accepted the appointment
to fill the vacancy caused by the
death of Sen. Mckinley for the pres
ent session of congress, it was an
nounced by Gov. Small in Chicago
Tuesday.
In accepting the appointment,
Smith has disregarded the warnings
Of republican party leaders in Wash
lngton that should he appear in the
senate this session he win never be
seated. Smith will present his Gre
dentials from Small in the senate i'm
mediately after the Christmas recess,
it was said.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-12-23
Senate Prepares for Flight.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-Support-
ers of the seating of Frank L. Smith,
slush fund senator from Illinois, are
beginning to rally their forces as a
result of the announcement that
Smith has accepted the appointment
to fill out the short term session.
Sen. David Reed OF Pennsylvania, re-
dictionary republican, has been select.
ed to lead the Smith forces.
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New Britain herald., 1926-06-26
TO WELCOME JONES
Atlanta Making Joyful Plans For Homecoming Reception To Youth full Golfing Conqueror.

Atlanta, Ga, June 26 Pl-At- lanta today made joyful plans for the reception in the homeland Of Bobby Jones her youthful golfng conqueror, who yesterday wrcsted the open golf championship of the British Isles.
 While it is planned to send a delegation to New York by special train 10 greet the golfer. tentative plans for a city celebration of Bob- by's homecoming are made.
 Mrs. Robert T. Jones, Bobhy's mother will go with the welcoming party to New York, with Bobby's father and Jufge Will Gum, the father of Watts Gum. another mem ber Of the Walker Cup team from Atlanta, who also played in the Brit ish open.
 It was Little Clara Malone Jones, 14 months old daughter of Bobby, who seemed 10 receive the tidings of victory with most joy. Just what comment she made was not intclli- gible to her mother or grandmother, but she laughed.
 Clara is laughing so loud that we can hardly hear" said Bobby mother, "and Mary and I are so ticlled and proud that we can hardly say anything"
 Maj. is Mrs. Robert P. Jones, Jr. the golfers wife.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-26
JONES' PLAYING IS
 TALK OF ENGLAND
Atlanta Golfer Regarded as
 Marvel of Links

London. June 26 P-The Brit ish golfng world was dazzled today over the victory of Bobby Jones, the Atlanta, Ga., young man, who yesterday at St. Anne's, ewon the British open championship trophy, which he is taking across the At lantic to rest alongside the British amateur cup of Jess Sweetser and the Walker trophy which he won again this year by a team of which Jones was a member.
 It also is shaking its head in amazement that, following Jones, came three other Americans, Al Watrous and Walter Hagen, pro- fessionals, and George Won Elm, an amateur, in the van of Abe Mitch ell, one of Great Britain's most as- tute players. and a number of other brilliant American, French and Argentine men Of the links.
 Jones' card of 291 - a 72-72 for and Thursday, and his 73 yesterday morning and a "A in the afternoon equalled the record made by James Briand in 1908 when he won the open championship. Watrous was three and Hagen and Yon Elm four strokes behind Bobby at the finish. Mitchell trailed still farther back, being distant from the leader by strokes.
 That the young American anna teur should snatch victory from the worlds greatest professionals - a feat that no amateur has accom- plished since Harold Hilton won it % years ago - is regarded as a great achievement. Jones' modesty and suitability have gone far to reconcile the British to their over whelming defeat.
 It is doubtful indeed whether a British winner would have received heartier commendation than is showercd today upon the popular young American by the golfng ex- perts who reported the champion sup lOul lldIltul TUT llG LOnQOD papers.
 No more modest or more gen. erons golfer ever won a British championship" "No champion could be more popular" These are among the comments on Bobby's personality in this mornings news papers.
 When it comes to appraising the golting skill of the Atlantan, the eulogisms of the experts are equal ly superlative. Among some of these comments are. the most amazing golfer of all time;" the best golfer in the world today" These are typical.
 The completeness of the Amcri- can victory is acknowledged by the golf experts without any attempt at palliation.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-26
ATHLETES GRADUATE
Eleven Members of Team Lost to the School Squads and Three Man agers Leave.

Eleven high school boys who took part in its athletic contests during the football, basketball. baseball, or track seasons are numbered among the graduation class this year.
 They are Joel Adams, basketball and baseball; Henry Bojnowski. who was declared ineligible because of passing the age limit in the middle of last falls football term; Henry Bray, Burns Memorial winner and all around athlete; Charles Char low, baseball; Thomas Conway, base ball; Leon Croll, football; Hamilton Darrow, football. baseball and bask-
New Britain herald., 1926-06-26
ALL BOUTS ARE DRAWS

The exhibition bouts staged last night in connection with st. Joseph's carnival all resulted in draws Jimmy Clinch met Terry Pagan; Johnny Clinch met Westigren; John and Eddie Crowley, two brothers, batllcd each other, while Eddie Lewis and Kid West made up the card. Joe Ryan referred the first two bouts and Johnny Willis the last two. Gerald Leghorn was the an nouncer for the evening.