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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-08-15
Why This Investigation of the Furriers?
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day week of work received the en-
dorsement and encouragement of nu-
merous labor bodies. Numerous and
tremendous obstacles had to be over
come before we succeeded in breaking
the stubborness Of the manufacturers.
Our pickets were dubbed and beaten.
Hundreds Of strikers were arrested
and given severe fines and sentences
because they practiced the elementary
right of peacefully picketing their
shops.
Great Victory For Labor.
"The results of the strike were eel
ebrated as victory by the fur work
ers and were proclaimed as such by
the entire labor press that commented
upon them The outstanding gains
secured by the fur workers as a result
of their remarkable struggle are a
40-hour, 5-day work week instead of
a 44-hour week; abolition of section
contracting; unionization of out-of-
town shops controlled by New York
manufacturers; a 1919 increase on the
existing minimum scale; abolition of
overtime; guarantee against discharge
prior to legal holidays, seven Of which
are to be paid for without work; and
other substantial gains further safe
guarding the interests of the workers
in the shops.
Rank and File Active. .
1.-THE methods employed in the
strike we're based on the widest mass
response, and called forth the maxi
mum Of solidarity and rank and file &C
tivity. Mass picketing, rank and file
participation in the work of the strike,
and the important role played by the
shop chairmen as the direct represent
atives of the workers in shaping of
strike policies, were the outstanding
features of our strike.
an connection with the above, the
enclosed exchange Of letters between
the joint board and President Green
assumes an Importance for the entire
organized labor movement, inasmuch
as the letters bear upon the relations
Of autonomous unions to the executive
Council of the American Federation Of
Labor.
with best wishes,
"Fraternally yours,
"Joint Board Furriers' Union,
'B. Gold, Manager"
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-08-15
NEWS OF SPOLANSKY'S LATEST JOB
AS IKE-BREAKER in PASSAIC is
NO SURPRISE TO CHICAGO WORKERS

News that Jacob Spolansky, labor
spy, has been bought by the Botany
Mills to ply his infamous calling
against the striking textile workers
of Passaic, N. j. will cause no sur.
prise in Chicago labor circles, where,
as frame-up artist and stool pigeon
for the Department of Justice, he is
well known. In October of 1924, The
DAILY WORKER ran series of ar.
ticles written by Manuel Gomez com
pletely exposing Spolansky and his
confederates in the intensive red.
batting campaign that had been con-
Quoted by the Department of Justice
/ from 1920 to 1922.
1t was at the time that Spolansky
was writing, having evidently run
short of cash, for the Chicago Daily
News, series OF lurid stories, mostly
fiction, but some Of them true enui
to expose much Of his own dirty work.
The DAILY WORKER exposed both
Spolansky and his fables. Here is a
short biography of him culled from
The DAILY WORKER of Oct. Is, 1924 {.
Born In Poland.
Who is this Jacob Spolansky? Born
In Russian Poland he came to thi;
country, and for a number of years
had bitter struggle to make both
ends meet. Before the outbreak OF
the world war, while still a youth OF
10 or 90 he became a member OF tbs
socialist party joining Russian Branch
No. in Chicago. AT that time he was
wretchedly poor. He dropped out oil
the party in 1916, going directly into
the employ of the federal Department
OF Justice.
During his membership In the so.
cialist party, Spolansky was, for a
time, financial secretary Of HIS branch
Aside from that, he was not active
and showed no particular capability
along different lines.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-08-15
GREEN'S LETTER

The following is copy of tha letter
received by the New York joint board
of the Furriers' Union from President
Green of the American Federation Of
Labor.
New York, July 10, 1926
"Mr. Ben Gold, manager,
Joint Board, international Fur
Workers Union
"New York City, N. Y.
Dear Sir and Brother:
1.-THE executive council of the Amer
lean Federation of Labor, at meeting
held in Cincinnati, beginning June %,
authorized and instructed the pres
ident of the American Federation of
Labor to appoint a committee Tepres-
enting the executive council of the
American Federation of Labor, for the
purpose Of making an investigation
into the internal affairs of the Inter-
national Fur Workers Union, the re-
cent strike of the New York member
ship of that union, the developments
which took place in the working out Of
new wage agreement and the gen
eral policy pursued by the strike COM
mittee which directed the strike in
New York City. The executive council
of the American Federation of Labor
is interested in the International Fur
Workers Union as it is in all Inter
national unions chartered by the Amer
lean Federation of Labor. Because Of
this deep interest the executive coun-
ell wishes to know whether the men,
bership of the International Fur Work
ers' Union, and particularly that part
Of it which is employed in the fur
manufacturing industry in New York,
is administering the affairs of the or
ganization in New York City in ac-
cordance with the policies and princi-
pies Of the American Federation of
Labor.
Appoint Investigation Committee
1.-THE executive council desires to
know whether those in charge Of the
recent strike in New York City were
conforming to the laws, usages and
administrative policies of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor in their man
agement and conduct of the strike.
For the purpose Of securing this in
formation and in conformity with the
action of the executive council Of the
American Federation Of Labor have
appointed Mr.. Matthew Woll, vice-pres-
ident Of the American Federation Of
Labor, chairman; Mr.. Hugh Frayne,
general organizer of the American Fed
Grafton OF Labor; Mr.. Edward f. Nc
Grady, general organizer Of the Amer
lean Federation Of Labor; Mr.. John
Sullivan, president of the New York
State Federation of Labor, and Mr..
Joseph Ryan, president Of the New
York Central Labor Union, to serve
on said committee.
81 request that you give 10 the mem
bership Of this committee all assist
ance possible in its work of investi-
cation. Please give the committee ac-
cess TO all books, records and accounts
Of the local strike committee, OF which
you we're chairman, and the books, rec
ords and accounts Of any sub-commit-
toe created by the local strike com.
mlttee.
with every good wish, l am,
"Fraternally yours,
(Signed "Wm. Green,
president American Federation
NJ T.ahor -
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-08-15
CURRENT EVENTS
BY T. J. o'FIaherty.
Continued from page y


solidarity Of the workers whenever and
wherever possible. They are now
trying to get the wage slaves OF the
United States excited over the troubles
Of the catholic clergy in Mexico. The
workers should not allow themselves
to be fooled. The Mexican masses
had enough OF priestly tyranny. They
got rid OF Il, but II cost them much
blood. They are ready to shed more
blood in defense of what they won
thru revolution. If the workers of the
United States cannot help their Mexi-
can fellow workers they should not
make things harder forthem by fall
ing for the tricks OF thgpo and his
agents. a
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-08-15
| WILLIAM H. TAFT is
REPORTED SERIOUSLY ILL
At SUMMER HOME, QUEBEC

QUEBEC, Aug. 1s.--chlef Justice
William Howard Taft of the United
States supreme court, former presl-
dent, Is seriously III Of heart at
tack at his summer residence In
Murray Bay.
There are fears that he may not
recover. al
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-08-15
Talks OF Nosovltsky.

Spolansky discussed the activities OF
Nosovitsky, another red expert" who
had been functioning for the Mills for
time. But Nosovitsky's part has al
ready been advertised. He engineered
the breach Of promise frame-up
against Weisbord which collapsed
when It was discovered that the
woman planted in the case did not
live at the address given.
The Passaic strikers are seeking 20
enter the United Textile Workers
Union, aflliated with the American
Fedaratioa OF Labor.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-08-15
FIre sweeps IIIInoIs TOWN.

FOREST CITY, ILL.,, Aug. 10. - Fire
OF undetermined origin today swept
the business district here, destroying
Caots' general store, the e. II. Roch.
ester Barber Shop, the Mason Co.
operative store and pool hall.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-08-15

PITTSFIELD, ILL.,, Aug. 10. - At
tempting to extinguish flames which
enveloped his auto, Sam williams, 90,
a cattle buyer. today suffered burns
which may prove fatal. Physicians
say he cannot live.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-08-15
Hire Jake Spolansky
as Strikebreaker, as
All Others Fail
CONTINUED from page y

F. Coyle expresses the wish that the
strike leader be shot,
The efforts to smash the strike,
however, had failed, and Spolansky
was anxious to get Palmer on his stan
and visited him several times in order
to overcome his objections, but without
success. He assured Palmer that the
Botany Mills had raised a big fund
for his work.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-08-15
Increase Redlseount Bate.

NEW YORK, Aug. 13--The federal
reserve bank Of New York increased
its rediscount rate from 3ia to per
cant s9ngs
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-08-15

The DAILY WORKER needs
your five dolars-you need The
DAILY WORKER. Send five for
a years sub before AUGUST Isl
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-08-15
Had Spy Connections.

spolansky asserts that he is op-
posed to professional spies in the la
Dor movement and that he did not
become connected with tho secret
service until after he severed connec.
tons with the socialist party How.
ever that may be It Is caHs clear
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-08-15
MEXICO is QUIET
DESPITE RUM0RS,
CONSUL CLAIMS
Population Catholic, But
Against Hierarchy

The present so-called religious Girls
is in Mexico has not affected the life
Of the Mexican nation nor upset the
catholics Of the country who are ap-
proximately SO per cent Of the popula-
ton according to a statement made
yesterday in an exclusive interview
to The DAILY WORKER by Luis G.
Lupian, Mexican consul in Chicago.
Senior Lupian is a catholic and does
not consider the present strife in
Mexico a religious quarrel in any
sense. but continuation Of the effort
to release the country. from the grip
of the hierarchy.
The statement reads:
Not Affected Life.
"The press in the United States is
much more concerned over the stu.
alton in Mexico than the Mexican
press and the Mexican people. The
so-called religious question has not af-
fected the life of the Mexican nation
nor upset the catholics of the coun.
try who comprise about SO per cent
Of the population.
eve catholics of Mexico know what
our spiritual needs are and how to
satisfy them but we know also that
certain measures to loosen the grip of
the high clergy are necessary in Mex.
leo in order to progress along the
modern lines OF activities and thot.
Workers With Government.
Gin these matters the Mexican ma
ton with the exception of few af-
fected persons and a few fanatics is
with the government as shown by the
fact that order prevails in Mex.
leo and that the government authori-
ties are backed by the workers, the
producers and the intellectual class
es who have been long ago striving
for what now is going to be accom-
phshed."
MEXICO CITY, Aug. 1S- The re.
port of the Good VIII mission from
America on the Mexican situation, in
censed the Mexican hierarchy, which
with amazing hypocrisy issued a
statement demanding '"impartiality''
of foreign investigators into the strug
giles between the church and the gov
eminent.
The episcopal statement declared
that 'the Mexican people cannot dc
less than feel a certain resentment
against the government of the Unit
ed States because On all our history
Washington has favored parties which
are enemies of the catholic church
and with this favor they have tri-
umphed and grown strong"
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-08-15
No Riots or MutlnIes.

I'VE have seen no mutinies, no riots
no signs of violence" the report con
tinued. Representatives Of all groups
even those opposed to the government
assured us that the Gales govern
ment is strong and fully in control
of the situation.
I'VE believe that program of edu
cational and social reform is neces.
sary for the rehabilitation of the
country. Without passing judgment
on the methods used, we believe the
present administration is occupied
with great work"
Creation of press department to
facilitate the dispatch of news con.
corning Mexican affairs to the for.
eign press is being considered by
President Gales.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-08-15
Shows Resentment.

Resentment because of the United
States refusal to actively intervene on
the side of the church was indicated
in the statement.
The report of the Good Will mission
pointed out that it had interviewed
representatives of Mexican labor
Mexican and foreign merchants, the
catholic clergy, protestant ministers
and government officials. They were
received courteously everywhere the
report stated. ,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-09
CALIFORNIA STORM
MOVES EASTWARD

SAN FRANCISCO, April 9.-CP)-
The storm which has harassed Cali
fornia for the last few days moved on
toward the Rocky mountain section
today leaving death and destruction
in its wake.
Normal conditions were returning
and clearing weather was predicted
for today and tomorrow by the
United States Weather Bureau.
Showers and local rains were expected
to take the place of the torrential
dOwnpOur, which, although it brought
satisfaction to farmers and cattlemen
by replenishing fast diminishing sup
plies of water in the streams and
mountains, in places wreaked damage
to houses, orchards, roads and railway
tracks.
Hundreds of men were engaged in
clearing the highways of slides of
mud which delayed automobile traffic
and railway maintenance crews were
rapidly restoring order to damaged
tracks and bridges.
The heavy rainfall had brought the
seasonal precipitation almost to nor
NAL after months drought which
threatened season of poor crops,
Cattlemen and irrigationists declared
that the rains had made n successful
season almost certain.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-09
IOWA CONTEST ROW
GOES ON IN SENATE

WASHINGTON, April 9.-P)-
The vigorous fight over the Iowa
senatorial contest threatened today to
keep the Senate engaged not only for
the remainder of this week, but well
into next week.
With the debate in its fifth day
and indications of a close decision
multiplying, the hope of Senate lead
crS for vote before the end of the
week have considerably dimmcd, al
though they have not abandoned their
intention TO make an effort to shut
off discussion.
Polls of the Senate by various
members have given no clear indica-
ton of the outcome. In one, ma
jOrity of five was credited to Senator
BroOkhart, the insurgcnt Republican
whose right to the seat he now holds
is at issue, and in another, a majority
of two was indicated for Daniel F.
Steck. his Democratic opponent in the
last election.
BrOOkhart supporters, meanwhile,
have openly expressed concern over
rumors that White House influence
was being cxerted against him, but
Senator Y tier of Massachusetts.
chairman of the Republican national
committee. and Senator Curtis of Kan
sas. the Republican floor leader, have
denied that President Coolidge has
expressed any wish as to the outcome
of the contest.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-09
MRS. MILLER HEADS
MISSIONARY UNION

Mrs. d. S. Miller will head the San
Antonio district of Baptist Woman's
Missionary Union for the coming year,
following her election at the meeting
held in the First Baptist church. Other
officers who took their positions Fri
day we're: Mrs. j. NJ. Lands. re
cording secretary; Mrs. W. c. Law
son, treasurer; Mrs. J. A. Duprec,
corresponding secretay.
Reports and appointment Of commit
tees and addresses by representatives
of Texas Baptist colleges featured the
convention. Special music was fur
nishcd by the San Marcos Academy or
chCStra,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-09
GAY H|P-FLASK PARTY
ENDED BY POLICE

With rouge-rcddened cheeks paled by
a night of tears, and neatly tailored
balloon trousers Tapping like torn bal,
last bags as the result of a fistic en-,
counter, thirteen "flappers and "jclly,
beans" sobered up in the city Jail Fri,
day.
Three automobiles crowded with the
sons and daughters of prominent San
Antonio families constituted the little
"tet- a-tete" which was transformed
into a midnight frolic after silver
TASKS went around several times.
All would have been well had not
the automobile "sheiks" and their
dates" disturbed residents on West
Dewey place.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-09
DEPUTY ATTACKS
SNOW, TO GET MAN

'Oh, but it's good to be back in the
land of sunshine" Deputy Sheriff
John Subira exclaimed as he entered
the sheriff's office Friday.
"How so?" Chief Deputy Alfonso
Newton inquired.
81 had TO wade through snow n
foot deep to get my man." Deputy
Subira replied.
Deputy Subira had just returned
from Panhandle, Tex, with a prisoner
wanted in San Antonio for automO-
bile theft.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-09

WASHINGTON. April 9.-R)-
A new farm relief scheme to make
the tariff applicable to agriculture
without changing the tariff law, has
been worked out by Representative
McKeOwn. Democrat. Oklahoma, fol
presentation to the House Agriculture
Committee.
Under his plan the import duty on
each commodity would be added to the
price paid the farmer whenever neces-
sary to stabilize the market. No fund
would be required. The professor of
manufacturer paying the added price
would pass it along and eventually it
would be borne by the consumer.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-09
FARMERS COUNCIL.
URGED BY SOLON

A federal farm council. to be So
lccted by popular vote of the farm
ers. would meet in Washington prob
ably twice a year to formulate IN
agricultural policy. In conference
with the secretary of agriculture, a
standard of production for each sea
son would be determined. Every farm
would be allotted by county agents an
amount of production per acre. On
growing this, he would receive q GER
tificate of standard, and the crop IN
cludcd would bring the agricultural
bonus. With any production beyond
that. the farmer would have to shift
for himself.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-09
CONVENTION HONORS
ARMY MEDICAL MEN

Three medical officers of Station
Hospital, Fort Sam Houston, were
elected members Of the American Col
lege of Physicians at its recent con.
vention in Detroit.
Officers elected were: Major ShHl.
Iy L. Marietta, chief Of the medical
service at Station Hospital; Major
CIeon ]. Gentzkow and Captain Ru-
fus l.. Holt, both of whom are on duty
in the laboratory at the hospital.
Their election came in recognition
Of articles written by them in conncc.
ton with their work.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-09
VAN SWERINGENS
END CONTROVERSY

NEW YORK, April 9.-P)-
Minority stockholders of the Chesa-
pcake and Ohio railroad and the Van
Sweringen interests have ended their
long standing controversy in an AMIGA
bic agreement.
Two members of the minority stock
holders committee, George Cole Scott
and J. S. Bryan are to be admitted
to the directorate of the Chesapeake
and Ohio, it was announced yester-
day. as the most satisfactory solu-
ton" of the fight between the two
grOups.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-09
300 U. S. HOTEL MEN
ON TOUR OF EUROPE

PLYMOUTH. England, April O.
P)-Nearly 300 American hotel men
and their families arrived here today
on the French liner France to begin
their 1926 European tour. They are
headed by Thomas D. Green, presi-
dent of the American Hotel associa-
ton.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-09
TEXTILE STRIKERS
STONE POLICEMEN

PASSAlC, y. j., April 9.-P-A
dozen or more textile strikers were
arrested during the night and early to-
lay for stoning police, busses and
homes and indulging in general dis
order Several boys also were taken
nto custody for similar offenscs.
The disorders attended the first at
,cmpt at night picketing and were con-
tinucd early today when police at.
tcmpted to break up mass pickcting at
Botany mills.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-09
Party Dares Death to Cache Polar Filters Food
DIRIGIBLE INFLATED

WASHINGTON, Auril .. = The
navy's dirigible Los Angeles weighed
Off today ut the LakchurSt air sta,
tion, according to n message received
at the department
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1926-12-08
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER sTH, 1926

GOOD TIMBER
The tree that never had to fight
For sun and sky and air and light,
That stood out in the open plain
And always got it's share of rain,
Never became forest king,
But lived and died scrubby thing.
The man who never had to toll,
Who never had to win his share
Of sun and sky and light and air,
Never became manly man,
But lived and died as he began n
II
Good timber does not grow in ease;
The stronger wind, the tougher trees;
The farther sky, the greater length;
The more the storm, the more the strength
By sun and cold, by rain and SHOWS,
In tree or man good timber grows.
Where thickest stands the forest growth,
We find the patriarchs of both.
And they hold converse with the stars
Whose broken branches show the scars
Of many winds and much of strife
This is the common law of Life!
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1926-12-08
G. F. SCHONEK
1874 S. 10th ST.,
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Move dhaa $50 900 sssess are soss
enjeyiag the sseisfscsios sskjch
ealy seassiae FFtgidajss con sise.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1926-12-08

Experience is a good teacher, but she re-
quires so much Of her students before she gives
a diploma that few of them ever stick long
enough to graduate.
The Chinese knew how to make bread from
wheat as early as 1898 B. c., so we are told, but
with all that training they are not as efficient
at it today as is the girl who has completed her
bread club experience by making prize winning
loaf
The drama now being played in the minia-
Iture court of Rumania reminds us of nothing
in the world so much as Stevenson's charming
little story, prince Otto." If Ferdinand and
Marie and their courteriers are not playing so
pretty a little play as did Prince Otto it is at
least as trivial.
From conversation among the "pu-piIls'
and the "stew-dents" of the local school we have
gathered the idea that there was quite blossom
ing of red ink on the report cards issued last
week. It is all along of so much staying out of
school-also considerable of it is along of stayin'
out of nights. Parents may get wiser they
get older!
The power house at Akron, Ohio, has the
largest whistle in the world-one that can be
heard for twenty-three miles, Now if Redwood
Falls had one like that Pa would hear it and get
up and start the fire and wake Ma and she'd
get breakfast about seven-thirty or eight and the
kids would get to school on time. If we had
sets instead of liabilities we'd buy such whistle
and present it to the old town for Christmas
present.