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the instructions that the club /

the instructions that the club be
given up. This the workers refused
and the lockout and strike followed
in quick succession.
Locals 2, and are the last
strongholds Of the fast collapsing
right wing fur international, since
all other locals throughout the coun-
try have seeded and joined forces
with the new left wing national fur
workers union. That the days of
the scab international are numbered
is proven by the fact that even in
Locals 2, 3, and A, the membership
is preparing to revolt.
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Greek Bakers Strike
Against Governments
Requisition of Shops

ATHENS, Greece, Nov. 14.-Fol-
lowing the governments high
handed action requisitioning all
bakeries the bakers have today de-
clared a strike here.
The government justifies it's ac-
ton on the pretext that a supply of
bread must be maintained
The strikers, however, insist that
the governments action has been
taken to stifle the militancy of the
bakers.
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WashingtonWork to
Celebrate 18th Year
of Soviet Government

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. ID.
Scott Nearing, well-known Com
munist lecturer and speaker, who
was in the Soviet Union during the
great celebration of the 10th ami
versary of the Russian Revolution,
will speak in Washington, D. c., on
Sunday at mass meeting in cele-
bration Of the 18th anniversary Of
the Russian Revolution.
Local workers expect a large at
tendance, since Nearing is very
popular in this city. The meeting
will be held at 808 Eye St., North
west. The proceeds will be for the
benefit of the Daily Worker.
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Noted Artists Will
Decorate Masses Ball

Hugo Gellert, noted proletarian
artist, whose murals in the new Co.
operative Cafeteria are attracting
widespread attention in art circles,
will decorate Webster Hall, 119 E.
18th St., for the New Masses ball,
which will be held there Friday,
Dec. 7.
Louis Lozowick, modernist artist,
will create unusual scenic effects,
which will be one of the many fea-
lures of the ball.
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9 HURT IN AUTO CRASH.

REVERE, Mass, Nov. Ia U.P).-
Nine persons were injured, one SER
iously, in an automobile collision
today. Morris Hoffman, Is, received
a fractured skull and severe inter-
nal injuries, the remaining occu-
pants of the two automobiles suf-
fering cuts and bruises.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1928-11-15
BIG RISKS FOR MINERS.

WASHINGTON, (By MaiD.-An
Indictment of the American coal
bosses disregard for miners lives
is contained in a report by the U. S.
Bureau of Mines on electrical wir-
ing in coal mines in this country.
The wiring system is extremely I'M
safe, causing heavy casualties to the
miners, the statement says.
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Fur Daus Fight Existence Umion Socialists Try Break Sk
AYR rim HgAlV0AI
HkE run UNlUN
OFFICIALS AIDED
BY BOSS COURTS
ry to Break Strike of
Fur DreSSerS


Making their last stand in vain
tempt to destroy the Fur Dress
$ Local 8, because its member
ip resisted a scheme to dissolve
at local, the right wing official
IN of the so-called International
lr Workers Union, We're recently
'anted the injunction they had APP
led for which restraints the fight
G local from using their treasury.
le injunction was granted by
lpreme Court Justice Ingraham,
ION the application of the $50
alist" H. Begoon, secretary of the
International"
Monday will be two full weeks
ncesthe machine fleshers of Local
are conducting a determined
rike against the big firm of Gable
I'd Son, Starr ST., Brooklyn. The
rike was declared when the work
were locked out for refusing to
in the right wing locals 2 and 8,
tn which the membership of Local
was ordered to merge on pain of
ing thrown out of their jobs.
Workers United.
After two weeks not a single man
S broken from the ranks of the
rikers and their expressed deter
nation is to stay out till their con-
lions are fully conceded by the
lbbe firm.
The move to dissolve Local SO was
ade by the "International" Off
aldom when the leaders of that To-
! showed they were taking steps to
ganize the great mass of morgan
ed in that industry. Not only
i've the right wing locals never
zen able to organize the morgan
ed despite the huge funds squan-
red in alleged attempts, but be-
use of betrayals have lost the
nfidence of the non-union work
s, while Local SO had these work
s. confidence.
Over seventy per cent of the
'essing industry is unorganized and
ocal SO showed signs of recruiting
membership that would have been
n times as big as that of the right
ing locals.
Fake Order.
The order to dissolve was issued
y the right wing officials cloaked
1der an "amalgamation" order.
hat this "amalgamation" is fake
as proven when it was learned that
cal 88 is, already built on industrial
les, being the organization of all
ats in the single Gable plant.
his industrial local they wanted to
,eak up and distribute among the
lree right wing locals, Locals 2, 3,
nd 4.
The machine fleshers of that To-
Il, being the key craftsmen of the
liant as well as of the industry,
ade their first steps toward gen.
al organization work by organic
G The Machine Fleshers Protective
hub. 1t was upon the establishment
this club, that the right wing
'ficials of the international gave
rst signs of an intended attack on
ocal 50. This intention material
led into the fake amalgamation
Sase when machine fleshers in
any sopen shops joined the club. De-
bite tn, I reign of terror, this club
as now grown to tremendous pro-
ortions and is already taking steps
, change its name to the Fur
ressers Protective Club, because
iey are now admitting to member
nip FUCKERS, floor workers and
her crafts in the non-union plants.
When the amalgamation order
as issued it was accomplished with
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Australia Govt Aids
Big Open Shop Trust

SYDNEY (By MaiD Aus
tralian government is assisting the
huge open-shop international ship
ping combine by allowing it to do
all government dockyard work at
cost plus ten per cent.
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forces showing outstanding ability
IN these questions also. Friction.
however, attended the debates and
the handling of resolutions prepared
by the progressives on several mat
tiers. Although refraining from
pressing for a formal vote on some
OF the questions, the left wing exer-
cised their privilege of criticizing
sharply the activity of the Board Of
Directors and leading officers, as in
the manner of conducting the refer
endum mentioned above, their at
tacks against two of the members
OF the American delegation to the
last congress of the International
Cooperative Congress, as well as
their hostility in general towards the
left wing group and the work it is
carrying on in line with worker CO.
operation principles already approved
by the Minneapolis Congress of the
League in 1926. Similarly the at
tacks of the leaders of the |. C. A
against the Soviet co-operatives, the
neutrality" theory, and the need of
demanding recognition of the Sow
let government by the United States
in order to support in this way also
the development of the Soviet coop
erative movement, were brought to
the floor Of the congress by the left
wing delegates.
A resolution against imperialist
wars, presented by the left wing
was allowed to pass without opposi-
ton from the floor, although objec-
tons had been raised in committee
fer the reason that it does not con-
denim all wars, but specifies i'm
perialist wars and militaristic pre-
parations of the capitalists.
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APPEAL DEATH SENTENCE

CAMDEN, N. j., Nov. IA (UP).
Counsel for Joseph Devon, who
was found guilty last night by a
jury of ten women and two men of
killing Joseph Cimini, alias Joe
Cannon, Philadelphia gangster, to-
day planned to appeal the case.
Devon contended the killing was in
self-defense.-
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We demand the immediate re-
mOval of all restrictions in nil
trade unions against the member
ship of Negro workers and equal
OPP ortunity for employment,
wages. hours and working cOndi-
lions for Negro and white workers.
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We demand the abolition of the
right of eviction by landlords against
wage earning tenants.
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Organize the unOrganizedt Or
ganize new unions in the unorgan-
lied industries!
The Workers tCom munist) Party
fights for the organization of the
unorganizfa workers.
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We demand the abolition OF a1l
laws which disfranchise the Ne
grOes.
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Continued from, Page One
not by desire to a low standard of
living, complained at the food and
conditions.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-07

Of the 36-year-old church organist
and music teacher, who married
Miss Martha Van Wycn, his l9-year-
old pupil while the wife served as
witness. explained her action as
due entirely TO the love she felt for
the man she married l3 years ago.
"Why did | do it, she said. BE
cause | love him. lie was so kind. so
considerate always, so good to me.
Herbert has always done everything
he could 10 make me happy"
When her husband was ordered to
Jail TO answer a charge Of bigamy.
Mrs. Leigh MANUEL sent him away
with ciEarct money and kiss and
pledged their little home IN Sayyillc.
Long Island. 10 obtain his release
on $4,000 bail.
The Leigh Manuclls were married
in England in 1915 and have three
children. Wednesday, with his wife
as \ witness. he married Miss Van
Wyen, in Marble College church
here.
Meanwhile. Miss Van Wycn re-
mained in seelusion at the home Of
her parents weeping and refusing 10
eat because her father would not al
low her to join the professor ~
Leigh is known in the viii
lagc.
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VESSEL Sinks;
II Are LOST
Chilean Craft In Col.
lision; Other Ship
Rescues Many

lQJlQUE, Chile, Dec. 7.-LPl-
Seventeen persons were known today
TO have been drowned when the Chill
can steamship Quintro sank off Pun
Ia Patache, near here. after a col
lision with the steamship America.
After the crash the America stood
by and rescued the captain Of the
Quintero and most OF his crew. They
were later landed at Iquiquc By the
America. The rescue vessel also had
aboard III three bodies taken from
the water after the Quintero sunk.
Officers of the America said the
collision was violent and the other
boat sank rapidly. Port officials
went aboard the America as soon as
It arrived and started an investiga-
tion.
Among those lost on the Quintero
were Julie Miranda son OF the can
tain; the second officer. the first
and third engineers. a merchant. 4
radio operator and members ar the
crew.
The Quintcro left Iquique Thurs
day evening for Valparaiso, her home
port. The America. which also halls
from Valparaiso, was bound 10 Iaui.
quo from there.
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Slayer of Young
Was Insane, Says
Doctor in Corpus

CORPUS CHRISTI, Tex. Dec. r.
tPi-F urther evidence that Robert
Lothringer, Jr.. was of "unsound
mind" when +. &. Young was shot 10
death IN hospital bed here on Sept.
?. was introduced rs the defense here
today.
Or. Warren NJ. Phillips cf San An
toniotonio. who has been chief OF the
nouropSychic department OF the Vet
Grams Bureau for the last three years.
said that from testimony OF 10th
ringers actions after Lothringer had
heard Of relations between his wife
and Young. the doctor believed
Lothringer was of unsound mind at
the time of the homicide" He fur
thcr expressed the opinion that 10th
ringer could be worked into such a
state Of agitation that he would not
realize right from wrong.
After DIR. Phillips testimony. the
defense rested. and the state, IN re-
buttal, prepared 70 place Mrs. Young.
widow Of the slain man, on the wit
ness stand.
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Lenglen's S Visit
Still a Mystery

LAKE TAHOE. Cal, Dec. 7.--fP'-
Efforts OF reporters TO solve the
mystery arising out Of the visit here
of Mile. Suzanne Lenglen. French
tennis star. went for naught today
after they had interviewed every ac-
cessibIc member Of the group Of per-
sons quartered at the Lake Tahoe
lodge OF Mrs. Anita Baldwin, hos
tess OF the French woman.
Mile. Lenglen and woman SAID
10 be her mother, accompanied by
Thaddeus A. Winter. divorced hus-
band OF Mrs. Baldwin's daughter,
Dextra detrained AZ Truckee Cal,
early yesterday morning and were
whiskcd away BY automobile TO the
ceclusion OF Mrs. Baldwin's lodge.
The trio arrived from Europe week
ago.
III any romance whatever exists
IL IS between Baldwin VI. Baldwin
and Mile. Lenglen." correspondents
we're told. But that is their own
business, now isn't IL. Anyway,
Mrs. Baldwin is very tired or tic
speculation that has arisen over
Mile. Lcnglen's visit, and IL on the
verge cf collapse
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-07
GIL OPPOSED
BY LABOR IN
CONVENTION
New President Given
Confidence Vote in
Special Meet of Mex
leo Congress

MEXICO CITY. Dec. 7.-tP,-Wide
cleavage between 4. r. %. NJ. the
Mexican federation Of labor. and the
government was seen today in orders
issued by the labor organization 10
its members to retire from any posts
they occupied in either Of the fed
cral or state governments. This ac-
tion was Immediately followed ~
special sessions of the senate and
chamber Of deputies and both bodies
passed votes of confidence in Presi-
dent Portcs Gil.
The members Of q. II. o. NJ. at a
convention also passed resolutions
withdrawing their delegates from
participation in the congress or rep
representatives of workers and en-
ployers which is considering l-hor
legislation fostered BY the Mexican
president.
The action OF {. 4. o. NJ. was
taken after President Portes Gil had
sent n message to the convention de-
nying charges made during its ses-
sions that members Of the organiza-
tion were being prosecuted in va
rious parts Of Mexico. The prcsi-
dent also denied that he had been
active against the organization while
governor OF the state OF Tamaulipas
where most Of MeXico's oil industry
is ccntcred.
The president also denied the re-
quest of the organization that ne
interfered with the production of a
play in a Mexico City theater whicn
the labor unions claimed was critical
Of them. Portes Gil said that he
stood By the statement made in his
inaugural address that the right 10
criticize would always be fully rc.
spectcd and protected BY his admin
iStration.
This declaration was praised TN
speakers in the chamber and senate
IN discussing the situation. A ma
jority Of the speakers severely cen
sUred the labor organization and its
president, Luis y. Morones. former
minister of labor.
Excitement in the chamber Of den-
uties reached high pitch when two
members pulled out guns and were
disarmcd hy their colleagues.
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Seen
ASPOSSIBLE
Valley May Be Nipped
If Skies Clear Off
Tonight

Possibility Of frost IN the Valley
Friday night was seen IN VI. =.
Meteoroloist W. y. Schnurbusch, fol-
lowin the lowest temperature felt
in the Valley this year Thursday
nights.
The local bureau followed the lead
of the New Orleans bureau IN the
prediction Of freezing and frost IN
east Texas IL the weather clears up.
Schnurbusch's forecast was also
made on a clear weather basis.
If the heavy clouds and prccipita-
tion prevalent in the Valley for the
past few days continue tonight, the
temperature will probably remain
about the same as last night, il was
said.
Rain fell at all Rio Grande sta
tions as far up as Eagle Pass during
the last twenty-four hours. With
precipitation continuing at most
points at ( a. III. Friday. the follow
ing rainfall was reported; Laredo,
80 inch; Rio Grande City, 80; Mis-
sion, 80; San Benito, .5s. and
Brownsville. ~.
Brownsville Is now feeling the ef-
fects Of the delayed cold spell pre-
dicted day before yesterday, II was
stated here.
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.RADIOCRAPHS
OF king MADE
Lung Infection Being
Studie d; Resis-
tance Good

LON.DON. Dec. 7.-CPl-It was
stated on good authority that radio
graphs OF King George again were
taken at Buckingham Palace this
afternoon.
IL was understood that the object
Of the X-ray investigation was 70
study The right side OF the chest
where the infection has become To-
Called and defined.
The kings powers Of resistance to-
day were serving him well IN his
battle with the severe and persistent
illness which attacked him more
than a fortnight ago.
Today's bulletin reported that he
was maintaining his general
strength. TO the bolstcring up OF
which some res;ful sleep that he had
during the night doubtless con-
tributed.
The bulletin. signed by Sir Stanley
Hewett and Lord Dawson of Penn,
said:
The king had some restful sleep
and his general strength Is main
tanned. Further investigation of tee
right side Of the chest will be under
taken during the day
LONDON. Dec. 7.-tPt-Sir Cod
frey Thomas, principal private sec.
retary to the Prince OF Wales, lef;
London this morning for Brindisi
Italy. carrying complete outfit OF
clothes for tho Prince of Wales who
in his rush for home. left Africa Al
most without any kit.
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MONTGOMERY
TOFACEFICHT
FOR POSITION
Harding, Tarrant Rep
res e n t "a tive, Hits
Conditions in Hidal-
go After Visit There

McALLEN, Dec. IA demand for
legislative investigation of politi-
cal conditions in Hidalgo county and
a resolution to unscat ". L. Mont
gomery, representative from that
county. will be introduced in the
house Of representatives as soon as
the legislature convenes IN January.
A statement 10 this effect was
made here Thursday BY A. L. Hard
ing. representative from Tarrant
county. who arrived in McAllen the
first Of the week for a personal
investigation Of Hidalgo county
conditions and to secure necessary
data and evidence.
Representative Harding came TO
the Valley at the invitation OF the
Good Government League Of Hidalgo
county, following an announcement
last week at Fort Worth that he
would call upon the legislature TO
make thorough probe Of conditions
revealed by the congressional inves-
tigation committee.
Issues Statement
In signed statement relative to
his findings and intentions. issued
Thursday night, Representative
Harding stated:
During the past. New York.
Philadelphia and Chicago have main
tanned corrupt political machines. 7
may state that in my opinion condi-
tions obtaining in those cities arc
IN no way comparable with those
which exist in Hidalgo county to-
day.
In my opinion. and after a most
thorough investigation of the politi-
cal conditions in Hidalgo county. !
am convinced that 2 resolution pre-
sented to the 4ist Texas legislature
would unseat the Honorable ". i.
Montgomery from this district as a
member Of the house OF representa-
tiycs.'
In further commenting upon the
results Of the investigation. the
Tarrant county representative said /:
II have found deplorable orditions
existing at Edinburg. where the
count of one box with 1872 votes
was held up for - hours. During
this time ". X. Montgomery of Ed
inburg, candidate for speaker of the
house. on the night Of November 8,
made trip 10 the capitol city to
consult with the attorney generals
office and other officials relative TO
the incumbency OF j. +. Leslie, dis
trict judge. who acknowledge defeat
Continued on page two.)
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FANS ARDOR
IS UNDAMPED
BY DRIZzLE
Special Train Arrives
At 2:30 CIsgorging
Big Delegation from
Up Valley

Despite a chilling. drizzIng mist
following close on the heels Of the
coldeSt temperature IN the Valley
this year. fandom from all parts OF
the Valley were conglomerated about
and slowly moving into the football
field here at ; o'clock 10 see the
championship game between the
Brownsville Eagles and McAllen
Bulldogs.
The cold weather seemed 10 have
cut the keen edge off partisanship
and As the milling mob moved into
the field and spread out over the
grandstand and blcachers there
seemed 10 n general feeling Of fell
lowship in shiyering.
The McAllen special train. com
prised of seven cars, puffed into the
local NJ. +. yards at 2:30 p. m. and
disgorged a mottled assortment ~
fans ranging from small school chill
drcn to benign eigar-puffing vetcr-
ans Of 80.
The slippery Valley main Street
carried an almost endless procession
Of cars, the major portion ~ which
had one objective Eagle park.
The parking space was taken ur
for blocks around the grounds an
Continued on page eieven.)
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-the local weather bureau.
Under Owens was an automatic
pistol with two shells discharged.
he was brought ~ hospital here.
Attendants hold little hoPe FER hi
recovery.
Owens ~ the son of Tom n. Ov-
ems. prominent cotton broker of New
York, with offices here. Mrs. uwens
was the daughter Of n. :. Lands.
head Of the local [. s. weather bg-
reau.
Lastro Warren. travelling freight
agetn for the Missouri -kansas-TeNas
railway, was first 20 discover the
tragedy. He was cn route 10 Grand
bury from Fort Worth when he saw
the automobile At the side NJ the
road. Sensing there was something
amiss. he turned back FOR ain. ~
found Constanble Finley of BEN
brook and they returned 70 the car.
Finley said they found Mrs.
Owens seated in the car dead with a
bullet wound in her head and Owens
near the car seriously wounded. Con
stable Finley said he found a pistol
under Owens.
The couple had gone % the wood
lowing quarrel which relatives sag
they had Thursday night. In the
back Of the car were found red bcr-
ries. autumn leaves and pecanS.
According to Lands, his daughter
and her husband had quarrel last
night, but he did not consider tho
disagreement Of serious nature.
Mrs. Owens sent a wrist watch val
ucd at $1,000 and sosic keys 10 her
mother last night, John Lands, N
brother said They were sent by
younger brother. who told his moth
er that Ruth said "tcll mother
still love her.
The body of Mrs. Owens was
identified in local undertaking es-
tablishment by her brother He was
at loss to explain the tragedy.
Justice Of the Peace II. Il. Bslch.
who is conducting the inquest, said
he would not return a verdict until
he had investigated further. The
couple were married INV Balch.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-07
Local Parents
Hear Son Safe
In Chile Quake

Anxiety for the safety or their son
following press dispatches Of an
earthquake and broken reservoir
flood at Sewcll. southern Chile. was
allayed here Thursday by Telegram
from the Braden Copper company 10
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Clerman.
Their son, Frederick. is a nietallur-
-ist with the Braden company n
Calatones. about ten miles from Sc
well. Their first notice Of the dis
aster came through Associated Press
dispatches in The Brownsville Herald
Sunday morning.
The parents imediately got in touch
with the New York headquarters OF
the mining concern. They were as
sured that no American employees
Of the company were injured.
The Clcrmans live in the Ozarks
but winter on their orchard in RI
Jardin near the first community
house. Frederick accompanied them
TO the Valley four years ago md has
number of friends here. He iS =
graduate Of the Missouri School Of
Mines. an extension OF the state uni
Versity.