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Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1926-09-24
FASCIST POISON PLAN
OPPOSED BY WORKERS

NEW YORK. Sept. 23-Trade I'm
ionists Of Italian birthewho are watch
ing events in their native land, call at
tention to Mussolini's propaganda in
the United States, These workers are
supporting the American Anti-Fascist
Alliance, whose recent convention in
this city wss addressed by President
Green Of the A. F. Of L. He reaf-
firmed organized labor's opposition to
the Fascist program.
"In Italy the voice of labor is
stifled by the dictatorship Of Mussol-
mi and his henchmen,' says Justice,
official magazine of the international
Ladies' Garment Workers Union. "In
Italy labor organizations are out
lawed. They are supplanted by Fas-
eist trade unions, led by Fascist mar
ionettes who dance as the strings are
pulled by eastor-oil heroes. The eight
hour day. has been destroyed, women
suffrage has practically met the same
fate and freedom of the press, speech
nd assembly are relegated to the past.
but Fascism is not content with
dictatorship in Italy. They seem an
xious to spread their poisonous prop
aganda into other lands. The Fascist
dictators ar conducting an energetic
press propaganda everywhere. This
would make them appear as 'sayiors'
of Italy, as restorers Of national pros
perity and economy, even at the cost
of every elemental right of Italian
citizens.
Tito offset this propaganda, to ex-
pose the black-shirt dictators, and to
check the gangrene Of Fascism in the
labor organizations Of Italian compo-
sition in the United tSates, the Anti
Fascist Alliance was formed three
years ago."
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1926-09-24
8-HOUR DAY RADICAL
WHEN LABOR URGES

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2S.-Speak-
ing at the cornerstone laying exer-
cises of the Carpenters eight-story
building in this city, President Green
said that 40 years ago employers and
the public generally considered the
eight-hour day most revolutionary
proposal.
The trade-unionist reminded his
audience that the A. r. of L. execu-
tive council selected the Brotherhood
Of Carppnters and Joiners to make the
fight l04 Tn elght-hour day ct that
time. He called attention to the
change in public opinion during these
years, and to the fact that the United
States steel corporation was the last
to yield to the shorter work day agi-
tation conducted by organized labor.
This gain, said President Green, is en-
yed by the steel trusts unorganized
employers who made no sacrifices and
who took no part in the fight.
Secretary Frank Morrison cited
other achievements Of organized labor.
The building will represent an invest
ment Of $350,0O0. The local union of
carpenters is one of the largest units
of the United Brotherhood of Car
penters and JoinerA
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1926-09-24
LABOR MUST COMBAT
CONSCRIPTION PLAN

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2S.-At the
next congress, which convenes in De-
cember, another attempt will be made
to pass a labor conscription act for
wartime purposes.
This congress adjourns sine die on
March 4, 1927. Members of congress
elected this November will not take
their oath Of office until December.
l927-13 months after election. AS
the November election will result in
many lame ducks, who will Hold Of
flee until next March, these so-ealled
Short sessions" are marked by at
tempts to secure the passage of vis-
cious legislation that is favored by
those members of congress who aspire
to federal appointments after their
retirement from the Iaw-n.aking end
Of the government.
The proposal to conseript labor is
called wartime conscription of capi-
tai and labor"
The plan, of course, contemplates
nothing Of the kind. Profits Of bus
mess will be regulated, as it has been
found that rampant profiteering in
war time tends to destroy the popular
morale. As in the last war, govern
ment boards, acting for the president,
win set prices. This regulation has
no relation to the proposed conscrip-
tion Of labor that would give employees
a military status, with wages and
conditions subject to the viii Of those
in command.
The business man, however, would
be merely regulated, as are public
utilities in peace times. The reason
able profits Of business would not be,
interfered with.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1926-09-24
FEDERATION BANK
PASSES 70 MILLION

New York's Federation Bank and
Trust Co., founded by metropolitan
trade unionists, now boasts total re-
sources Of more than $20,O0O,O0O.
"Credit for this success" declares
President Peter j. Brady, "is due to
the splendid cooperation and harmon-
ious relations that exist between the
employers, business men and the un.
ions, who entered into friendly COM
petition to see who would be able to
do the most for the banks. success.
This labor bank is somewhat diff
ferent from similar institutions so far
organized, having board Of directors
composed not only of trade unionists
but of successful business men, who
devote their best time and effort to-
ward making the bank a success. as
well as an advisory committee repre-
senting the very best minds in busi-
ness, public life, industry, commerce.
and finance, all of them doing their
bit, to help make this institution a fl
nancial power"
The Federation Bank is now exceed
ed in size among labor banks only by
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engi-
sers Cooperative National Bank Of
Cleveland, re sources Of which now
total $3OOOO,OO0.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1926-09-24
NOTES

-
The Aberdeen Central Labor Council
net il regular session Friday night
with President nrackinfeed in the
chair.
The COMMITTEES on the Labor Day
observance st tie fair grounds made
4 very favorable report on attend
ance ana the accomplishments Of the
exhibit ii the A. F Of I. building
located on the fair grounds.
The commits on arrangements for
ways and means Of completing the
boys dormltory at the Children's
Farm Home at Lacey reported pro-
rress in their undertaking.
President Brackinreed reported that
the Motion Picture and Stage Em-
pioyes had been granted substantial
increase IN wages.
Maud King. business agent for the
Culinary Workers. reported that union
cards had recently been placed in z
number Of other eating places.
The COMMITTEES On entertainment
met ard plans made for series Of
sntertainments Plans viii be an
nounced IN the near future.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1926-09-24
VELVET FOOTED FOES
NOW FACE UNIONS

PHILADELPHIA. Sept. 2s.-Steal-
thy opposition. rather than open an
tagonism TO trade unions, was consid-
cred by the annual convention Of the
American Federation Of Full FASH
ioned Hosiery Workers.
"The anti-unions shop drive is tax
ing on 4 more subtle FORM" said
James H. Maurer, president Of the
Pennsylvania State Federation of
Labor. s'The new movement" the
trade uniohist said, is, being cloaked
with company unions and other
forms of paternalism. The workers
pay for these things in lower wages
or by speeding up"
The hosiery workers gained 5000
members the past year. The roots Of
organization have been planted in
every unorganized district, including
Canada. Reading, the south and the
middle west. Officers reported that
organization Is the most important
problem facing these workers.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1926-09-24
CITY COUNCIL ENACTS
ORDINANCE ELIMINATING
CURBSIDE GAS PUMPS


Gasoline pumps now located on the
curbs of streets must be removed in
one year according to an ordinance
passed by the City Council at the
regular session Of the council Wednes-
day night. The same ordinance also
prohibits placing or installing curb
pumps after date Of passage.
According to members of the city
council no permission had been grant
ed the Stouffer-Bowman Company for
the installation Of gasoline pump on
South H street, and the license COM
mite was directed to learn by what
authority the pump was installed.
The council Is in receipt Of a COM
munication from the Grays Hafbor
Realty Board regarding the placing
Of signs on street corners Of Aberdeen
and Hoquiam. The communication was
placed on file and Mayor Cloud re-
minded the council that the sum Of
81. 900 is specified in the budget for
that purpose.
The final estimate on the water
works reservoir, submitted by Kenne-
dy Brothers, was allowed for the pay
ment Of labor.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1926-09-24
PROTEST
COMPENSATION ACT

NEW YORK, Sept. 2S.--Injured
workers are compelled to receive char
ity relief in many hospitals while
compensation, due them under the
law Is diverted to private insurance
Company stockholders, according to DR.
E. H. Lewinsl<i-Corwin Of the Hospital
Bureau Of New York.
DR.. Corwin says hardly one state
has a workmen's compensation law
that is entirely satisfactory
"Of all the types Of benefits, those
pertaining to medical aid and hospital
care have been the least satisfactorily
worked out" he said. 'sThe medical
and hospital aspect Of workmen's com
pensation continues to be the most
neglected phase, and demands rem
edy.
f'The hospitals do not feel that they
should be called upon to supplement-
the deficiencies in the scale Of benefits
Of compensation laws. They feel this
expense should be borne BY industry"
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1926-09-24
Ontario Labor Converted Bodily
By Publicly Owned Power System

send. As good test as any Of its
tfemendous popularity is the fact that
.lbe politicians Of all political parties
are strong for Hydro. They dare not
Be anything else.
Keeps Out of Politics
"But, understand me- he said, rails
ing his finger, Hydro is not in pol
tics. No party dare try make . po-
litieal machine out Of it, or interfere
With its management. But let the
least suspicion get abroad that any
candidate, Conservative, Liberal or
labor, is against Hydro or in favor Of
turning it over to private power in
terests, and he is nailed to the cross
BY the voters.
'You bet, all candidates are strong
Tor Hydro. It was not so twenty
years ago, however," he said, with a
reminiscent grin.
"Give me some illustration as to
how it has lowered rates" / asked.
Jimmie mused moment, then sud-
denly reached over and picked up a
8tAOW SAira
"Well, take the bill for lighting this
Labor Temple Of ours for last month.
It just came in. Look at that. Total
lkilowatt hours supplied, 1850. Net
bill, $40.32., Before the days Of Hy-
dro, that bill would have cost u.s.
let's see-$151.45, and the old Toronto
Electric Light and Power Company
got its current from Niagara falls,
Just as we do-don't forget that"
To Educate Congressmen
"What would be your yearly saw
ing? Have you got your bills for
1925 2"
Jimmie had. He not only dug them
out of the files but presented them to
me. shall take them back to Wash
ington to help educate Senators and
Congressmen as to what can be done
with Great Falls, Muscle Shoals,
Boulder Canyon and other power sites
belonging TO the people that President
Coolidge has not yet given away.
We did some figuring. Here is what
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Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1926-09-24
INJUNCTION IS RECALLED
BY TRIAL OF DAUGHERTY

NEW YORK, Sept. 2S.-When At
torney General Daueherty was thun-
dering for law and order during the
shop mems strike, was he aware Of a
SAL, 900 graft in connection with alien
property held by the government
The money was handed to John T..
King, Of Connecticut, since diseased.
by Richard Merton, Of Germany, who
came to this country to secure the
return Of $7,000,0e0 worth Of alien
property when President Harding was
inaugurated. King was high in the
councils Of the then national admins
tration. 8
Daugherty and Thomas w. Miller,
former alien property custodian, are
on trial before the local federal court
for conspiracy in connection with the
graft. The accused were entrusted
with $3.50, 100000 worth Of alien en-
emy property that was seized during
the world war.
Il is the first time in the history Of
this country that cabintt official was
arrested On criminal charges in con-
necti5l with his office.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1926-09-24
WIGGLY
DECLARES DIVIDEND
FOR THIRD TINE

The annual meeting Of StOekhold-
ers Of Jones Pisgly Wiggly Company
was held in the company's offices on
Tuesday. September 18th. A report of
the past years business read by the
company's president met with hearty
approval Of the stockholders. At the
meeting President Jones stated that
a cash dividend of per cent would be
declared BY the trustees Immediately
following the stockholders meeting.
This dividend of per cent makes the
third dividend for the present year
and a total Of % per cent in cash div
idends to have been declared on pre-
ferred shares during the past 81
months. Mr.. Jones stated that the
trustees hoped to place the common
shares on the same dividend basis as
that now enjoyed by the preferred
by January l, 1927, which anticipa-
tion is held in view of the fact. that
present earnings are running in excess
Of dividend requirements for both
classes Of stock.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1926-09-24
CONSENT
BY WIN. GREEN
President A. F. Of L.

The outstanding difference be-
tween the company 'anion" and
trade unions may be summed up
in one word-consent.
Company unions" are planned
and brought into being by man
agement.
Trade unions are planned and
fostered by the workers. Every
thing connected with them is rep
resentative of the will of the
workers.
IN the case of the company
"union" the company endeavors
to tie the employees to their jobs by
various types of paternal benefits.
The company "union" is opposite
in spirit to the trade union. The
company 'union" was created with
out the consent Of the wage earn
ers. Because II is not the product
Of their consent or initiative, wage
earners do not have the trust and
confidence toward it that they have
in organizations Of their own MAX
ing.
Company unions" lack back
bone and virility and can never
perform the service necessary to
keep industrial relations policies
upon scientific and efficient basis.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1926-09-24
Building Trades
Council

The Building Trades Council met in
regular session Tuesday evening with
President Fisher in the chair.
The council concurred in the action
of the Montesano Painters in placing
the Montesano Hardware Company on
the unfair list, and in the action of
the plumbers in placing Morris, Mon
tesano Humber on the unfair list. At
ter considerable discussion by sever
al delegates Carl Hansen, who is build
ing home on the Montesano highway
and who operates an Auto Top shop on
Market street in Aberdeen, was placed
on the unfair list for having his
plumbing, carpentry work and brick
work done by unfair workmen.
Delegate Garfield, chairman of the
Committee from the Building Trades
Council and Aberdeen Central La
Dor Council, made a very favorable
report on the progress Of his commit
tees in an effort to raise funds and
complete the new building at the Chill
dren's Farm Home.
President Fisher announced that
eighteen electricians from the Aber-
deen local Of electricians would go to
Lacey and install the wiring and fix
lures, probably next Saturday and
Sunday. William Shaw, brickIayer,
stated that he would gladly do the
bricklaying fer the home. The Plumb
er's delegate also expressed the will
lingness Of his local to do the plumb
ing.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1926-09-24
WORLD DISARMAMENT
HAS BEEN POSTPONED

NEW YORK, Sept. 23.-Cable dis
patches from Geneva indicate that the
preliminary meeting Of. world diplo-
mats to arrange disarmament con-
ference program has failed.
The preliminary meeting is known
as the Military, Naval and Air Pre-
paratory Committee. America was
represented in this meeting by corp
of military authorities, statisticians
and economists. It is said they will
recommend to the president that a
world disarmament conference in the
near future Is out Of the question.
According to the Geneva cables
Russia and France retarded disaima-
ment. Another stumbling block was
the failure to agree on what copsti-
tutes the military backbone Of ma
ton. The experts have abandoned the
Old idea that military power consists
e. batfleships and standing armies.
Tie new theory includes raw material,
TRANSPORTATION, geographical location
Of various nations. This gives a new
value 20 country's industrial and
transportation machinery and places
the United States ia the front rank -
modern tmilitaristie" nation be-
cause Of its economic resources.
Sharp differences over the subma-
rine and air craft are also noted.
France and The United States oppose
limiting the submarine. and no agree
ment can be reached on aircraft be-
eanse Of the ease with which CONNER
cial airshipa can be used for military
purposes.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1926-09-24

al Labor. WaahIngton. p. %

IN LHDof, WaaHIu#UoAs l. -
TORONTO, The activities of
organized labor IN Toronto center
largely IN the Labor Temple on Church
street. Here the business agents have
their offices, local unions meet i
numerous halls, and here great meet
ings are held in the big auditoTium.
On the fifth floor. At the very top
OF the building. James Simpson. vet
eran labor leader, for many years
manager Of the Temple and now vice
president OF the Trades and Labor
Congress Of Canada, has his office.
He is q busy man of varied ACTIVE
tiles and much cut Of his office, but
finally caught him at his desk.
Incidentally. high official Of the
Conservative government, who vio-
lsntly disagreed with the policies and
activities Of Jimmie 3 as he is known
eli over Toronto, had referred to him
AZ one Of Che fairest and best in
formed men in the Canadian labor
movement.
For Il To the Last Man
''Please tell me" began, what the
working men and women Of Ontario
think of "Hydro ?"
Let me explain that Hydro" is the
popular name for the great publicly
owned and operated Hydro Electric
System which supplies light and pow
er to 463 cities. towns, hamlets and
farm districts all over the province.
It is the greatest giant power system
in the world.
Mr.. Simpson looked at me quizzical-
ly as though / were asking fool ques-
ton number 71144.
think Of it," he repeated. "They
are for it to the last man and the last
woman. And why should they not be?
It has brought more comfort, health
and leisure into the homes of the
workers than any other economic de-
yelopment in the last generation.
at means in the concrete what
churchmen call q more abundant life.' :
This is especially true of the labor
ing mans wife. To her it is q god
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1926-09-24
CREDIT UNIONS expand
IN new YORK STATE

New York state credit unions are
growing. Take this On the word Of
the State Superintendent Of Banks,
who in his annual report declares that
they have gained resources q s.
600 in the last year.
One hundred and twenty Of II
Ii.tIa people's banks showed resourd
of 81. zoe. 900, IS per cent Of which
was cut On loan 70 members These
credit unions have $1,000 menbers
owning 1,560, 900 shares vaInsd at
S10.0el 900. Truly a significant move
ment
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1926-09-24
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Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1926-09-24

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. z3.-Team-
sters in this city do not average 500
. week, is the estimate Of Thomas L.
Hughes. secretary Of the
Brotherhood Of Tdamsters
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1926-09-24

Electricians on big New York City
jobs strike in protest against handling
materials not bearing the union label.
Explosion and fire traps 16 workers
in Oklahoma mines; 122 escape.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1926-09-24

Timber ownership in the State Of
Washington comprises 3,4O4, 900 acres
owned; 100000 acres in U.
IS. National forests; and 1000, 900
acres owned by the state.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1926-09-24

Official Organ Of the Aber-
deem Central Labor Council.
Hoquiam Trades and Labor
Council.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-26
HOLDS SERVICES
FOR GOLFERS AT
NINETEENTH HOLE

CORAL GABLES, Fla. Jan. 90
Sunday golf may decrease church at.
tendance i'll some cities, but not in
Coral Gables, where Rev. Thomas
Benjamin Powell is utilizing the
game to swell the number of wor-
shippers at the Congregational
church.
The Rev. Mr.. Powell has inaugu-
rated Il special Sunday afternoon
service whtch makes his church Il
sort of unofficial "l9th hole' for
the Miami-Biitmorc Country club
course, two blocks away.
The service is held al D. m., the
hour at which the exodus from the
cou,se is at its height. \ special
program Of music is provided, and
II does much to soOthe the ruffled
feeling of those golfers who have
made even worse scores than usual.
The special service idea was put
III operation after the minister had
spent many Sorrowing Sunday after
Moons watching men and women
pass his church. They passed by the
hundreds, but none of them ever
dropped IN. He decided all they
needed was a little urging.
Although the pan is still in the
experimental state, indications are
that the new 18th hole' will be-
come an institution. The service is
always kept short-less than AN
hour-and the calm rcstfumess of
the church is drawing many men
and women who have walked and
swung clubs until they are in a
mood Tor quiet.