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Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-05-07
SAFETY MEASURES
More Complete Investigation Would
Prevent Many Accidents

Washington, D. C.-Further inves-
tigation into the frequency of indus
trial accidents would do much to help
the work of prevention, in the opin-
ion of Ethelbert Stewart, director of
the United States Bureau of Labor
Statistics.
"For more than a generation money
was spent in guarding machinery
with the idea that all accidents re-
suited from the lack of machine
guards" said Mr.. Stewart. "I do
not say that this money was vast
ed, but the fact is that today, so far
as we are able to determine from the
meager methods of accident report
ing, less than one-third of the acci-
dents are the result of poorly guard
ed machinery.
"Slips and falls, and flying parti-
cles each have record which exceeds
the result of either the absence of or
defects in machine guards.
"Statistics do not prevent acci-
dents, but they tell a safety engineer
where to apply his skill. Statistics
of accidents are the blue print from
which a safety engineer must work
if he is not to scatter his energies
all over the place."
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-05-07
Child Workers
Cause a State
Investigation
Governor of North Carolina
Orders Searching Probe
of Conditions

Charlotte, N. C.-"The en-
ployment of women and children
in night work in southern cot
ton mills is more than a social
mistake, it is an economic crime
and should be prevented by the
state," said Robert Lassiter, cot
ton mill operator and a member
of the directorate of the Rich
mond Federal Reserve Bank.
Mr.. Lassiter said he has congratu-
lated Governor Mclean upon his de-
cision to have an investigation made
of plants employing women and chill
dren.
"The result of night work by wom-
en- and children, even though the chill
dren be of legal age,' can not be just
flied by morals or common sense" "
said Mr.. Lassiter.
"The fixed policy of running the
mills at night, and using women and
children in them for such work can
have but one result, and that will be
harmful, vitiating and destructive to
the industry itself.
at is the economic blunder and
crime of the thing, the anti-business
phase of it, that has impressed me. |
am opposed to it and will be delight
ed to have the cover torn off the sit
uation as now exists in the state and
throughout the south. 1t will be the
salvation of the cotton manufactur-
ing industry itself, if the elimination
of this primal cause of all. its evils
can be brought about"
The governors decision to order a
probe followed long agitation by var
ious women's organizations and trade
unions Of this state.
The agitation was renewed when
cotton mill owners refused to permit
the University of North Carolina to
survey conditions in mill villages of
the state.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-05-07
Courage VS.. Decency

The other day an excited in
dividual rushed into a newspap-
er office with a choice bit of
scandal burning his tongue. 1t
made no difference to this per-
son that the scandal affected the
daughter of his neighbor-that
the mother of the girl was seri-
ously ill-that the brother was
just entering what promised to
be a successful professional ca
reer. The scandal was rich in
flavor, and he wanted to see it
in the paper. He told the editor
about it, with every evidence of
the keen relish of the scandal
eonnoisseur, but impressed up
on the newspaper man that
source of his information must
be kept inviolably secret. When
the paper came out, the man re-
turned to demand why the story
hadn't been printed. Short,
sharp words followed, and the
visitor called the editor a cow
ard and left, vowing that a man
who was afraid to print the
news had no right to be an edi-
tor. To our mind, that editor
was a brave man. The inform
er who demanded that his name
be kept secret, was the coward.
The editor ran a paper in a
small town. So closely related
were the lives of the inhabitants,
that the editor knew every de-
tail of the story before his Wis
itor called on him. But he could
see no profit for himself nor
glory for his paper in printing
an item that would bring sorrow
to the gray hairs of a father,
disgrace to a brother and prob
ably serious consequences to a
sick mother. If the news appe-
tites of his readers were so vora-
cious, he thought, as to demand
this costly food, he would refuse
to pay the price. The editor was
right. Many things he has to
print which he would rather
Weave unsaid, but the scandal
which has only it's "spice" to
recommend it should have no
place in the columns of a self
Continued on Page Four)
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-05-07
Will Dedicate
Monument to
John A. Voll
Ceremonies Held May 3Oth at
Mt. Calvary Cemetery
GAINESVILLE, Ohio

The Glass Bottle Blowers Associa-
tion of the United States and Can
ada is dedicating monument IN MT.
Calvary Cemetery, GAINESVILLE, Ohio,
Sunday, May 80, at 2:3O P. M, to
J8hn A. Voll.
The officers of the Glass Bottle
Blowers Association extend an invl-
tation to Brother VOLTS many friends
and co-workers in Ohio to be present
on the occasion of the dedication OF
the monument to him.
President Frey, of the Ohio State
Federation of Labor, has called a
meeting of the Executive Board OF
the State Federation of Labor IN
GAINESVILLE for Saturday, May 29.
The Board members will remain over
Sunday and attend the dedicatory ex-
ercises at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Brother John A. Volts long con-
nection with the labor movement of
Ohio, his splendid services to the
movement in this state and his long
tenure of office as President of the
Ohio State Federation of Labor no
doubt will cause many of the mem
bers of Organized Labor who knew
him and were associated with him to
desire to be present in GAINESVILLE on
Nav 80, and large attendance of
friends and co-workers from neigh
boring cities and from the state gen
elally is anticipated.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-05-07
GREAT RAIL SYSTEM LOOTED:
IDAHO SENATOR ASKS PROBE

Washington, D. C.-Charglng
that the Chicago, Milwaukee &
|St. Paul railroad was looted by
New York bankers. Senator
Gooding has asked the senate to
investigate methods by which
this corporation was thrown in
to bankruptcy.
The resolution quotes President By
ram of the company as saying last
year that bankruptcy followed fail
ure of the road to meet an issue of
$48,000,000 of bonds that matured
last June.
Mr.. Byram has been appointed re-
ceiver of the road, and he is quoted
on March 20 and April 25 of this year
that "there were plenty of friend of
the road in New York who would We
been willing to put up the money lec-
essary to insure the refinancing of
$48,000,000 of bonds"
The resolution points to numerous
non-profit properties that were ac-
quired by the Milwaukee road. The
resolution further states that offers
were made to provide means for meet
ing the maturity of said bonds as
we'll as to furnish necessary working
capital prior to receivership. The
minutes of the board of directors
show that on March II, 1925, the di-
rectors conferred with Kuhn, Loeb &
Co. and the National City company,
New York bankers, without consult
ing the stockholders. These plans
provided for reorganization and in
cluded $3,5O0,OO0 for attorneys fees
and expenses.
Proposed stock assessments of S25
to $28 share, said Senator Gooding,
will freeze out the small stockholder.
II have some personal knowledge
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-05-07
Newark Eagles
HoldBanquet
And Election
Jas. ]. Tevlin, Deputy Grand
President, Gives Fine
Address

All the meetings of Licking Aerie
No. 387 F. o. E. are usually we'll at
tended, but the session held Tuesday
evening, at which occurred the annual
election Of officers, followed by a ban
quet in honor of James J. Tevlin, of
New York City, Deputy Grand Presi-
dent was record breaker in point of
attendance and interest.
The election resulted in the choice
of the following officers: Worthy
President, H. F. Ballinger; Worthy
Vice President, C. H. Williams;
Worthy Chaplain, D. A. Murphy;
Worthy Secretary, Mat Knuepfer;
Worthy Treasurer, A. L. Chidester:
Worthy Inside Guard, j. H. Sullivan;
Worthy Outside Guard, J. D. Sickle:
Worthy Trustee, M. H. Finn.
The banquet which followed was
thoroughly enjoyed, and was com
plete in every detail. At its conclu-
sion, Mat Knuepfer, who in his usual
graceful manner acted as toastmas-
ter, in few appropriate remarks
introduced the speaker of the evening,
James j. Tevlin, of New York City,
Deputy Grand President.
Mr.. Tevlin at the outset of his ad-
dress traced the growth of the or
ganization during the past twenty
eight years, and laid particular stress
upon the rapid increase in member
ship since the establishment of the
organization department some five
years ago, during which time the
membership increased from less than
100000 to approximately 650,OO0 to-
day. During these twenty-eight
years the order has paid out in sick
benefits $28,495, ,847; for funeral ben
efits, $5,680,584, and for aerie physi-
clans services, S9,294,64O.
The speaker brought out the fact
that the fraternity was active in
working for the passage of the work.
mems compensation laws in this coun-
try, for mothers pension, child labor
and other humane measures. Just
now, he stated, they are conducting
campaign for old age pensions in this
country, believing that the old method
adopted in the sixteenth century of
sending people to the poorhouse is a
blot upon the nation in this present
progressive age.
Mr.. Tevlin touched upon the or
der's observance of Mothers day, and
Continued on Page Eight)
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-05-07
News Review of
Current Events
National Crime Commission
Goes Into Action Against
COuntry's Lawbreakers
(Spa ,ial to The Leader)

WITH encouraging words from
w President Coolidge, the National
Crime commission got into action last
week in Washington, determined to
find some way to check crimes OF viO-
lence In the United States. The men,
bers held secret committee meetings
and planned a nationwide drive. is
suing an appeal for the organization
of crime commissions in each state.
The people are asked to arouse and
enlist the aid Of these four agencies
Public opinion, by keeping the
need to combat crime before the eyes
of dutiful citizens.
Federal authority, by asking such
approval and cooperation within the
scope Of federal influence and power.
The governors of the states, by
willingness to take up with them the
plans for state crime commissions.
Organizations of national scope,
such as those devoted to patriotism,
labor, commerce, and organizations Of
women citizens, by asking their aid in
applying their influence within the
states upon public opinion and pub
lie authority.
One immediate result was the OBJ
tanning Of pledge from the Rem
ington Arms company that 1t would
support legislation for a uniform law
in the several states to control the
sale, ownership, possession and use"
Of pistols and revOlvers.
Frank o. Lowden of Illinois called
the attention of the commission to
the tremendous power OF organized
crime. declaring this to be new
problem confronting civilization.
District Attorney Banton Of New
York deprecated sob stuff" and urged
the vast Importance Of speedy JUS
tice "a crime not tried within six
months of its commission" said he.
"loses over so per cent Of It's triabe
value. Today, as a result Of a clear
ing of the dockets by more courts and
more judges, I can try any man in
New York county within three weeks
of his plea. Two thousand and nine
ty-eight cases have been disposed Of
since January !, with the result that
New York is no longer popular with
criminals. You can do that anywhere
In the United States. We did it by
just plugging away at the situation,
by getting more judges. AND by hav-
ing sufficient number of grand
juries. l begged the newspapers OF
New York to give as much space to
the efforts to suppress crime as they
did to crime committed. They re
piled that they would print it. They
did. The result Of this publicity was
equal to 1000 extra policemen and
ten extra judges"
This National Crime commission, ii
may be remembered, has for members
some Of the cOuntry'S most eminent
men and women. including former
Ambassador Richard Washburn Child,
Newton D. Baker, Herbert S. Hadley.
Mrs. Richard Derby daughter Of
Colonel RoOsevel0, Gen. James A
Drain, Trubee F. Dawson, Charles E.
Hughes, Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait.
Senator Charles S. Deneen, Franklin
D. Roosevelt. Charles s. Whitman.
Governor Winant of New Hampshire,
and Judge Marcus Kavanagh and
fNo~&;o,,oJ ou Doro TbraaN
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-05-07

of the conditions which existed on the
Milwaukee road, for my state made
an appropriation for an investigation
of the cost of construction of the Mil
waukee through Idaho for assessment
PURPOSES" said Senator Gooding.
"They found that great fills were
sluiced in, through hydraulic pressure,
from the mountain side, were classi-
fled as loose rock and paid for as
loose rock; that loose rock was classi-
fled as solid rock"
The lawmaker declared that when
the full story is told and the proper
INVESTIGATION is made, ''it will be one
of greed, graft and corruption such
as the American people have never
heard of"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-05-07
WHAT NEXT?
Federal District Attorney .Buckner
Would Abolish Trial by Jury

Washington, D. C.-Federal Dis
trict Attorney Buckner, recognized as
the most efficient liquor law enforcer
in America, declares that it would re-
quire $75 100000 annually and eighty
five federal judges to enforce the
Volstead act in New York alone, pro-
vided all constitutional guarantees
are observed.
If the constitutional right of trial
by jury were suspended it would re-
quire an expenditure of 100000 to
enforce the law.
In view of this, Mr.. Buckner advo-
Gates the abolishment of the right of
trial by jury in certain cases, al
though admitting that rank injustice
would be practiced in many cases.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-05-07
ANOTHER>GRAB
Congress Asked to Give Idaho Part
of Yellowstone Park

Washington, d. C.--Private water
power exploiters are asking congress
to abstract several thousand acres
from the Yellowstone National Park
and hand them over to the state of
Idaho. This land includes the cas-
Scade section of the park, which can
be harnessed for commercial pur-
poses.
Advocates of the. plan plead that
the transfer would create mo prece-
dent" when other exploiters ask for
similar courtesies.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-05-07
1925 PROFITS
Standard Oil of New Jersey Cleaned
Up $114,0OO,OOO

The Rockefeller interests continue
to do very we'll. The Standard Oil
of New Jersey announces that it's
profits for 1925 were the second
largest in its history.
: In 1920 it had balance of $751;
100000 and was prepared to pay 80
per cent on its common stock.
Last year it cleaned up $114,000,-
900 after all taxes, reserves, etc., had
been looked after and is now in a
position to pay 25 per cent on the
common stock.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-05-07
LIQUOR DID TT
WOman's Ward in WOrkhOuse is Full
to Overlooking

Dayton, O.-The women's depart
ment of the city workhouse is crowd
ed to capacity and there is an over
flow of three women. This is the
first time in the history of the in
stitution that such condition has OBJ
tained. Most of the women were
committed for violating the prohibi-.
ton laws.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-05-07
MAY QUIT
Dodge Bros. Threaten to Close Plant
Because of High Tariff

Toronto, Can.-Unless the Cana
dian government reduces tariff
charges on imported automobiles, the
Canadian plant of the Dodge Broth
ers Motor Car company will be clos
ed, company officials have announc-
ed.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-05-07

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Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-05-07

CONTINUED on Page Three)
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-05-07
TEXTILE WORKERS UNITE

New Bedford, Mass.-A new local
has been chartered by the United
Textile Workers and house.to-
house canvass is being made for
members.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-05-07
ELECTROTYPERS GAIN

Fort Wayne, d.-Electrotypers
raised wages SO week and advanced
rates for apprentices. The 44-hour
week will prevail.
Evening star., 1926-11-07

cult to get the support of the Ma
tional Capital Park and Planning
Commission for the project. and as
the road within Maryland is to be a
memorial for all those state citizens
who gave their lives during the World
War. that the State government will
not fail to get firmly behind it by &C.
quiring the land necessary for the
eastern projection and terminus and
by improving the roadway promptly
to it's full width Of 100 feet.
Holds Plan Not Elaborate.
While the project. said Mr.. Merry.
man. looks elaborate on its face. it is
not so, because of the fact that the
roadway for the most part is laid
down and for the most part improved.
1t requires only the land on the east.
ern terminus for the necessary road
width, the additional land in Rock
Creek for the extension of the present
park in Maryland and for the addi-
tional park land around the District
of Columbia's water supply source at
Great Falls. But it was made appar
ent that prompt steps must be taken
naw to acquire land there if the nat
ural scenic wonders are to be pre-
served for all time and kept without
the advancement of commercial de-
Evening star., 1926-11-07
ART SALE SUCCESS.
Works From SO Nationalities Be-
ing Auctioned in Paris.

Correspondence OF The Star.
PARIS. October 1.-THE opening
of the Salon du Franc" at the Gal
liera Museum. where artists from So
countries are displaying their works
to be sold at auction for the benefit OF
the fund for the rehabilitation of tho
franc. was the most notable artistic
event of the early social season. A
committee consisting of prominent
French officials ambassadors and
other distinguished foreigners was re
sponsible for organizing the benefit.
The American representatives in
cluded Mrs. Reginald Vanderbilt. Miss
Anne Morgan and Brig. Gen. Charles
II. Sheriff..
Among the American exhibits the
bronze bust of Anatole France by ]"
Davidson. was much noticed. as well
as his portraits of Field Marshal Foch
and of President Wilson. Other
American exhibits were Paul Berlin S
'Still Life Harold English's s'Trae
hetto," Frederick Carl Frieseke's "Yel
low Tulips" Clinton O'Calahau's
1.-THE Green Dress" Alexander Rob
inson's Excursion Boat. John
Storrs "Etude de Formes," Charles
Thorndike's Landscape" Gale Turn
bulls "Olive Trees" and nude" hN
Eugene Ulman.
Evening star., 1926-11-07

Bridge. in Georgetown, winding up to
Arlington and the Lee Mansion and
returning to Washington by way of
the Arlington Memorial Bridge. now
being built.
After crossing back over the Me-
mortal Bridge it would be possible to
follow the new parkway through
beautiful Rock Creek Park to its
northern section and to union with the
proposed boulevard.
Eventually the unit proposed by Mr..
Merryman would be routed south of
Washington TO Forts Hunt and Wash
ington. coming back in northwest
erly direction to Takoma Park, effect
ing union with the boulevard now pro-
posed and providing great driveway
about the Capital.
The whole project is SO far ad-
vanced from a road standpoint that it
Is believed that it's realization will not
be far deferred 1t runs through a
territory so rich in scenic beauty that
it is not believed that the city and
park planners can fail to get behind
it promptly, both for the purpose Of
saving this virgin growth and as a
part Of the plan to protect the water
sheds Of Rock Creek and Potomac
River. Mr.. Merryman says that he
does not believe that it will be diff
Evening star., 1926-11-07

Secretary of Labor Davis left Wash
ington today to inaugurate with VIII
H. Hays and other motion picture
officials an AmericaniZation film pro-
gram on vessels coming to the United
States. The first pictures depicting
typical scenes of American life VIII
be shown on the Leviathan tomor-
row as the liner steams into New
York harbor. Films will be furnished
gratis by the motion picture industry.
In addition to Secretary Davis and
Mr.. Hays, the party which will in
augurate the Americanization film
service for immigrants will include
Gen. A. c: Dalton. president of the
Emergency Fleet Corporation; David
A. Burks, acting general manager of
the United States lines: Benjamin A.
Day, commissioner of immigration Of
New York. Immediately after the
Leviathan docks a dinner will be
Evening star., 1926-11-07
BY WILLIAM j. WHEATLEY.

Surrounding of the District of Co.
iumbia with a beautiful. scenic belt
road, taking in the natural wonders
and man.made historical places of in
terest, heading for great national
park at Great Falls, which 1t is pro-
posed to enlarge. is the proposal Of
those working for the civic improve
ment Of the National Capital and its
environs. This great project. which It
is proposed to establish as memorial
to those citizens of Maryland who
paid the price of war with their lives,
has been carefully worked out over a
period of three years by Charles II.
Merryman of Bradley Hills, a mem
Der Of the Maryland Parks and Plan
ming Commission. who presented it to
tha Montgomery County Civic Fed
Grafton and urged that state and ma
tional forces get firmly behind with
the idea Of bringing it into early
realization.
1t is so large in its scope that Mr..
MerKman said 1t could not be made
q county affair, but reached out into
the State and national development.
and it is the hope to get all agencies
working for the civic improvement of
the Capital behind it, including the
National Capital Park and Planning
Commission and the Arlington County
Civic Federation.
AS a matter of fact. the proposed
roadway, which will be about 40 miles
in length, will be a beautiful boule
ward. 100 feet in width, and for the
most part already has been estab-
lished and is being used.
Start In Takoma Park.
Under Mr.. Merryman's plan as ten.
tatively laid down he would have the
roadway start in North Takoma Park.
pass through Silver Spring and the
Lee property. thence down Rock
Creek Valley and up to the west side,
to connect in Chevy Chase with an
extension of Bradley lane on the east
side Of Connecticut avenue. This part
of the project contains a provision
that the National Capital Park and
Planning Commission should purchase
additional land for extending Rock
Creek Park across the District line
into Maryland, in accordance with its
authority to purchase land needed to
protect the watershed of this stream.
As a matter Of fact. this is the only
part of the roadway which needs to
be laid down and for which rights Of