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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-05-27
PUBLIC SHOULD OWN
NATURAL RESOURCES

Memphis, Tenn.--Organized labor
in this state does not favor private
ownership of natural resources. At
the State Federation of Labor con-
vention in this city, the trade union
lists declared:
'The natural resources of America
are the property of the citizenship.
Efforts by any combination to monop-
olize such resources should be resist
ed by every patriotic citizen. At
tempts of the power interests to Sc
cure control for private profit of the
states vast water resources consti-
tute menace to future citizenship.
Ownership of such resources should
be safeguarded by our public officials
and the interests of the public held
paramount"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-05-27
POWER TRUST
WOULD GRAB GREAT
FALLS, IN POTOMAC

Washington.-A recently organic
ed Delaware corporation has applied
to the government for permission to
build huge hydro-electric plant on
the Potomac river and its tributaries
near this city. 1t is proposed to fur
nish power and light to the nations
capital and surrounding territory.
Cleveland and Chicago capitalists are
said to be behind the project that will
be linked up with the power trust.
The application promises to inten-
sify the fight for government control
of this resource at the next session of
congress, and the Potomac river at
Great Falls will be associated with
Muscle Shoals and Boulder Dam.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-05-27
One LONE PICKET
On Duty Pending Injunction
Hearing

BY international Labor News Service.
Chicago. = The injunction suit
brought by the White Printing House
against five of the Chicago printing
trades unions was transferred from
the court of Federal District Judge
James H. Wilkerson to the court of
Federal District Judge George A.
Carpenter.
Judge Wilkerson had granted a
sweeping temporary injunction writ
against officers of the five unions.
Following that the case went to Judge
Carpenter for a hearing on the appli-
cation to make the injunction perma-
nent. After listening to statements
by counsel, Judge Carpenter referred
the matter to a master in chancery
for further hearing.
Meantime one missionary" repre-
senting the five crafts involved, is sta
toned at the door of the White Print
ing House to do picket duty, in con-
formity with ruling of Chief Justice
William H. Taft, of the United States
supreme court in another case.
If you believe in unionism, smoke a
sc Standard cigar.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-05-27
JOHN P. FREY
Now on Job in Switzerland
Stanley Ogg is Informed

John P. Frey, editor of the Mold
ers' Journal and president Of the Ohio
State Federation of Labor, and who
was named by President Coolidge as
labor expert advisor to the American
delegation to the International Eco
nomic Conference in Geneva, Switz-
erland, under the guidance of the
League of Nations, writes his friend,
Stanley Ogg, of his arrival and re-
ception in Switzerland as follows:
Dear Friend Stanley:
reached this city last night, stop
ping off in London a couple of days
to dig up some information. The
crowd has been very decent and labor
has not been asked to sit at the bot
tom of the table. There are a large
number of labor men here represent
ing their several government.
Good luck till we meet again.
Yours,
il p. FREY
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-05-27
CARPENTERS UNITY
DEFEATS PROPAGANDA

Cleveland.-More than 5000 car
penters have secured a union-shop
wage agreement with contractors
after nearly three months negotia
tions. Rates are advanced 12R cents
an hour. The contractors waived
their demand for the anti-union Chi
cago agreement. While these gains
are substantial, the outstanding feat
ure of this movement is the solidarity
and discipline of the carpenters.
Their officials were subjected to a
newspaper propaganda for "house
cleaning" and other efforts were made
to weaken the workers spirit of 10y
atty and divide them into factions for
and against their representatives.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-05-27
FARM WAGE RATE
Lower Than Last Spring, Is
Report

By international Labor News Service
Washington, D. C.-Farmers are
hiring labor at an average Of $2.72
per day without board, according to a
study covering all sections just COM
pleted by the United States depart
ment of agriculture. Last spring the
average daily rate was 1885, or near
ly "a per cent more than at present.
The present farm wage level is
highest in that group of states COM
prising New England together with
New York, New Jersey and Penn
sylvania. The average daily rate in
this section of the country is $3.47.
In the Middle West the rates aver
age $2.88 per day and in the South
$1.66. On the Pacific coast and in the
Northwest the prevailing rates aver
age 1923 per day, or nearly as high
as in New England.
Connecticut reports the highest
average rate for any state, $3.50 per
day. The lowest state average is
$3.50, which was reported from Louis
lana.
For the United States as whole
the average wage on a monthly basis
without board is $48.47, compared
with S48.40 a year ago and with
$4740 in the spring of 1925. With
board the rate for the entire country
now averages $34.53 per month COM
pared with $34.38 last year.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-05-27
An Event Of
Unusual Interest
For June
Brides

1t will be of the greatest inter-
est and Importance to the June
Bride of this year to learn that
the popular Harry Strauss Fur
niture Store has adopted a new
deferred payment plan.
This plan is one of the sim
plest and easiest ones available,
and affords them the remarkable
opportunity of purchasing all of
their housekeeping needs at cash
prices, and being able to pay for
them out of their income.
When it is considered that this
store carries only the products
of the country's most reliable
furniture and floor covering fac
tories, and that their buyer is
constantly striving to keep their
vast stock most modern and
complete, this comes as reveIa-
ton in furniture buying. In
fact it has become almost uni
yersal in Hamilton that when
high class piece of furniture or
rug has been purchased at a saw
ing, the answer is. ''It came from
Harry Strauss"
When you are ready to select
your new furnishings, and desire
to affect a saving in so doing,
pay a visit to this complete
house-furnishing store.
Let them show you their way
of selling furniture. You'll be
surprised at the unusual selec-
ton, and at the amount of real
money you will save.
Their salesman will be glad to
see you, and whether shopping
or buying you will always re-
ceive the same courteous treat
ment.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-05-27
STORES CLOSE
At Noon Wednesday During
Hot Months, Beginning
Next Week

In accordance with the agreement
with the Retail Clerks Union, all the
union stores in the city will close at
noon each Wednesday during June,
July and August, beginning next
Wednesday. With the greater num-
ber Of stores in the city coming un-
der this arrangement, practically all
the other stores in the city will follow
the rule so that all stores will close
each Wednesday afternoon during the
hot summer months.
This half holiday for all store en-
ployes is a direct result of efforts on
the part of the local Retail Clerks
Union.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-05-27
PRESS IGNORES
Mine DEATHS

Charleston, w. Va.-Newspapers of
this state are printing columns of sob
stuff on the heroism of the state mine
inspector and officers of the New
England Fuel and Transportation
Company for their rescue of dead
bodies at the mine explosion at Ever
ettsville, where 81 workers lost their
lives.
The victims and their dependents
are overlooked by the newspapers and
little space is given to the causes of
the catastrophe or to discussion of
preventative measures.
"a strict observance of the state
mining laws and proper measures
would have prevented this disaster"
says the West Virginia Federationist.
"The responsibility rests somewhere
and it is up to the proper state au-
thorities to place that responsibility
and to take drastic steps to prevent
future accidents. These facts do not
seem to be considered by the press or
the authorities"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-05-27
EXTENDS HALF
HOLIDAYS

Washington. - The Saturday half,
holidays period has been extended by
President Coolidge. An executive
order calls for half holidays for all
federal employees from the first Sat
urday of June until the last Saturday
of September. Previously these half
holidays were from the second Satur-
day in June to the second Saturday in
September.
VIM. Green, A. F. of l.. president.
headed delegation of trade unionists
who called on the president to urge
the order.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-05-27
TRADES COUNCIL

The COOPERATIVE Trades and Labor
Council met Tuesday night in regular
session. President Ed. Sims presided
and thirty delegates were present.
A communication was read from the
Bakery and, Confectionery Workers
international Union of Chicago, ILL.,,
in which they state that they are in
a life-and-death struggle with the
bread trust. They fear that if the
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-05-27
WILL RECALL LUDLOW

Denver Memorial services will be
held at the Ludlow monument on Sun
day, May %, to commemorate the
memory of union miners, their wives
and children who were shot and burn
ed to death by armed guards who
fired on the Ludlow tent colony Il
years ago. Thirty three lives were
lost. The miners were on strike
against the Colorado Fuel and Iron
Company.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-05-27
WASTE ELIMINATION
OFFSETS WAGE GAINS

New York-Recent wage gains to
railroad labor has not verified pan
icky predictions of those who opposed
these incraese.
Reports from various trunk lines
show that many wastes have been
eliminated and efficiency claims of
these workers are sustained.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-05-27
BAKERS LOCKED OUT

Yonkers, N. Y.-The Federal Sys-
tenn of Bakeries locked out it's organ
lied bakery workers.. This concern
maintained relations with the union
for many years.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-05-27
ROCK BUSTING BILL
VETOED BY GOVERNOR

Nashville, Tenn.-Governor Peay
vetoed a bill that provides for rock
dusting in mines. The measure pass
ed both branches Of the legislature
with no opposition. Trade unionists
are dumbfounded at this unexpected
action and declare that the next mine
disaster can be laid at the governors
door.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-05-27
WINNING FIVE-DAY WEEK

Pasadena, Cal.-Organized painters
in this city are winning their fve-day
movement. Nearly so per cent of
these workers are employed on that
hacic
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-05-27

Patronize home made Standard 81
cigar.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-05-27

If you believe in unionism, smoke a
sc Standard cigar.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-19
SUZANNE DEPARTS
With HER Million
Continued from First Page.)

tennis federation has not relented-
beginning about the first week in
April. Italy, Austria, Rumania,
Germany. Belgium and other coun-
tries are on her schedule.
Under whose management"
Don't you think I am old enough
to manage MYSELF" she asked with
mock impertinence. (She will be 81
next May).
My tennis has improved since l
/ began playing professionally" the
former amateur champion of the
world said replying to a query. Il
play with more abandon shots
seem to come easier, I take more
chances"
Mile. Lenglen complained Of be-
ing in poor health, she looked much
thinner than when the interviewer
saw her in Pourville on the English
channel Just after she signed up with
! Mr.. C. C. Pyle. Il have lost ten
pounds" she volunteered.
You see that even professional
women tennis players can get sick.
IL ISiA lCSll lStCu ~ ttilIdlcuIS,
Suzanne said with a touch of bitter
ness. She referred to the criticism
to which she had been subjected
when, as an amateur, she forfeited
some matches on account of illness
1t was the only trace of displeasure
in her talk.
will you play Helen Wills
again?" was asked dutifully.
Willing to Play
Anytime it can be arranged to
our mutual satisfaction"
How much of your hard earned
money are you leaving behind to the
American treasury as income taX?'
was the parting query.
you will have to ask my lawyer
about that" responded Suzanne re-
fusing to be drawn into legal affairs.
Then roguishly:
I've still got my little million
and little bit more
In France they think that's for
tune.
And 1t is-in France.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-19
JR. HADAssAH COMMITTEES.
Five committees were appointed

Five committees were appointed at
a meeting of the Junior Hadassah
Thursday evening in the vestry
rooms of the Congregation Brothern
Sons of Israel synagogue. President
Jeanette Eight appointed the chair
men who in turn appointed their
coworkers for the coming year. Fol-
lowing are the committees: Publicity.
M. Bayer, chairman: Sylvia Adler
and Grace Goldberg; entertainment,
Martha Rosoff. chairman, Rose Mill
err and Mollie Light; membership,
Rose Bayer, chairman. and Evelyn
Fucker; cultural, May Kaslowitz,
chairman, and Sadie Goldsmith: Ma
tional Fund, Jeanette Cans, chair
man, and Jeanette Light. An enjoy
able bridge was enjoyed after the
meeting. The prize was awarded to
Miss Sayde Goldsmith.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-19
COUPLE MARRIED
EARLY LAST fall
This Is Latest Angle Of Simms.
St0ddad Romance

Chicago, Feb. 1s.-R-A new
angle to the sudden postponement of
the marriage Of Miss Charlotte
simms, Dayton society girl. to Ken
yon Anthony Stoddard, set for today,
has come to light with the informa-
ton that marriage license was is
sued to the two at Newport, KY, last
October "a.
The Herald and Examiner, quoting
dispatches from Cincinnati, which Is
across the river from Newport, said
they were married in the Kentucky
town the same day by Magistrate
Thomas Hanly.
This report OF a secret marriage
is certainly startling" said Ferdi-
nand w. Peck. Jr., son OF the pioneer
Chicagoan, and uncle Of Miss Simms.
Knowing Charlotte as do, 1t seems
incredible to me that she would 20
through such a ceremony without
consulting or confiding In her
mother"
Miss Simnls and her mother are en-
route to Florida, while Stoddard,
who was served earlier in the week
with a divorce action summons in
the presence OF his fiancee's father.
has departed from Dayton for Phila-
delphia with the announced intention
of spiking reports OF his marriage to
another bride there in 1922.
Divorce suit was brought by Edith
Widding. of Portland, Maine. who
according to the service papers stat
ed she married him in April, 1922,
when he used the name OF Herman
Albrecht Yaffee. Dispatches from
Portland said no such divorce action
was on record there.
Mr.. Peck said he knew Stoddard
had at one time used an assumed
name
He told my niece all about this
phase OF his career before he pro-
posed marriage to her. He also ad-
nlitted knowing a woman by the
name OF Widding ten years ago. But
he did not say he had married her"
When announcements were print
ed in Chicago newspapers recently
OF the impending marriage of Stod-
dard and Miss Sinms. Stoddard was
described as 1.-THE only living son of
the Countess Alene Byron Harring-
ton and Huntley Stoddard of Lon
DON"
The marriage license records at
Newport gave Stoddard's birthplace
as Knoxville, Tenn. according to the
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-19
BRISTOL news
Continued from Page Seven)
Fighters Fined

Joseph Lapierre and Peter Mo-
mouris both charged with breach
of the peace and assault, were each
fined SIS and costs in police court
this morning by Judge Joseph NJ.
Donovan.
Lapierre, who was employed at
the Victory lunch on Main street,
entered into an argument with Mo-
mouris, the proprietor of the
place, on Saturday, February T.,
with the result that blows were
struck and the arrests made later
in the day.
Lapierre was represented by At
torney William NJ. DeRosier and
Momouris by Attorney Anthony j.
Rich. Prosecuting Attorney James
7. Mather presented the case for
the city.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-19
SHANGHAI TROOPS
ARE ORGANIZING
Continued from First Page)

lies in the vicinity of Shanghai also
served as a disturbing factor. but
there is confidence generally in the
ability of the international troops
at Shanghai to cope with any stu
alton and protect foreigners in the
international settlement.
This confidence was bolstered by
Yesterdays announcement from
Shanghai that about $500 electives
not including marines, are actually
in the city, ready to defend the for
eign settlements, and that II war
ships are at anchor In nearby wa
ters, and today's news that six trans
ports with troops from England ana
Mediterrane;-n posts are due to al
rive off Shanghai in another wee
or so.
The latest dispatches from Shans
hGi leave a good deal untold abou
the surrounding military situation.
The cabinet members are forego-
ing their usual weekend in the
country so as to be on call in
London in the event OF an emery
ency.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-19
RAILROAD SHARES
AGAIN IN ADVANCE
Market This Morning Shows
Considerable Strength

New York, Feb. 19.-lPNThe up
ward movement of stock prices was
resumed at the opening of today's
market under the leadership of the
railroad shares. gains of point or
so were recorded by Dupont, Louis
Vile & Nashville and Delaware &
Hudson Union Carbide sold at the
highest price in several years.
With money in plentiful supply at
cheap rates, and business holding
last years levels. spectators for the
advance confidently resumed opera
tons in several sections of the list.
Erie Railroad issues assumed the
leadership of the rail group, the
common touching the highest price
in years at ~ 1-2. the first prefer
red at So IL and the second pre-
ferred at 81. National Cloak & Suit
common was bid up points and the
preferred scared on the announce
ment OF merger with Bellas Hess
& Co., large New York mail order
house. Other merchandising issues
also displayed firm undertone.
General Motors rallied nearly
points before the end Of the first
half hour
THE MARKET AT 111:30 A. NJ.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-19
Miss Gertrude Faulkner.

Funeral services for Miss Ger
trude Faulkner OF SO Prospect street
were held this morning at 9 o'clock
at st. Joseph's church with a SOL
emn high mass of requiem celebrat-
ed by Rev. John f. Donohue, assist
I'D by Rev. John ]. Keane as deason
and Rev. Edward Y. Grikis as sub
deacon.
Miss Laura P. Farrell sang at the
offertory and as the body was being
borne from the church.
The pail bearers were Joseph
Murphy, Joseph Burkarth, Clifford
Morehead, Howard Heslin, Howard
Faulkner and James Cronin. Ihere
was a wealth of floral tributes. In
torment was in st. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-19
Search for Gaffney
BOy Still Continues

New York, Feb. 10 (UP)-The
search for Billy Gaffney, four years
old, who has been missing from
the home of his parents for eight
days, continued today with police
centering their efforts on a new
clue put forward by Anthony
Barone, surface car conductor.
Barone said a boy resembling
Billy entered his car on the night
he disappeared. A man who gave
the boy candy and crackers was
with Billy. Barone said.
A description of the man has
been broadcast. Inspector John ].
Sullivan, in charge of the case, is
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-19
Earl j. Rice.

Fellow employees at the Corbin
Screw Corp. will bear the remains
of Earl James Rice, the Is year old
son of Sergeant William J. Rice and
Mrs. Rice OF the state armory to
their final resting place this after
noon.
Funeral services will be held at
St. Marks church at o'clock. Rev.
Samuel Sutcliffe, rector. will offici-
ate. Interment will be in Fairview
cemetery. The body will be at the
funeral parlors of B. c. Porter Sons
until 2 o'clock this afternoon.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-19
Berlin news
CONTINUED from Page Seven)

gentlemen's, first, Fritz kahms: sec
ond, Walter krashen; consolation,
Kenneth Roberts.
The storm this morning brought
grief to number of automobiles.
Several machines were unable to
make Caesars hill owing to the ice
coat. One machine coasted down
the hill out of control but no dam
age was done.
The Boys club basketball team
has received challenge from the
Junior Highly basketball team for
a game to be played at the New
Britain Y. NJ. C. A. within the next
two weeks. The locals will proba bly,
accept and get a return game to be
played off at the West Cromwell
school,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-19
Wall Street Briefs

The New York stock exchange has
received notice from the National
Enameling & Stamping company of
a proposed change In common stock
capitalization from 100000 Of
500 par to 100000 shares OF no par
value, each present share to be ex-
changed for one new share.
Net earnings of David Pender
Grocery Co. for 1926 were $292,390.
equal after preferred dividends to
sS.07 share on the class "B". Net
sales for the year increased to $10,-
721,So5 from $S,412,s13 in 1925.
Dunn & Company reports 4s4
commercial failures in the United
States this week against 594 last
week and AIS a year ago.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-19
Joseph kuscZinSki.

Funeral services for Joseph kus-
czinski of 40 Horace street were
held this morning at 1880 o'clock at
Sacred Heart church. A solemn high
mass Of requiem was celebrated and
music was furnished by the chill
dren's choir.
Over 100 members of st. Lucians
society attended the funeral in
body. The pail bearers were chosen
from the society, Thre priests con-
Quoted the committal services at
Sacred Heart cemetery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-19
PINEDO OFF AGAIN.

Dakar. Feb. 10 (UP)-With just
one more stop scheduled between
here and Brazil, Colonel francesca
De Pinedo, who is attempting to
span the south Atlantic ocean in his
hydroplane, left here this morning
at SAG, bound for Porto Praia. From
Porto Praia, Colonel De Pinedo said
he would fly directly to Fernando
Noronha, an island 800 miles off the
coast OF Brazil. The hop from Praia
is approximately 1900 miles.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-19
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank the United ltal-
ian society and all our friends and
for the kindness and SYM
pathy shown us during our recent
in the death Of my be-
loved brother, also for the beautiful
floral offerings received. Signed.
Mr.. GENNARO PIGNATELL1.
and Family.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-19
Special Notice

Polish disbursements Association
will hold their monthly meeting to-
morrow night at o'clock at Falcon
Hall, corner Beaver and Broad Sta
Several good speakers are expected.
All members are expected to b.
present.-advt.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-19
CARD OF THANKS

wish to thank my friends and
neighbors for the kindness and
sympathy shown me in my recent
bereavement in the death Of my be-
loved niece, also for the beautiful
floral offerings received.
Signed,