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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1928-02-18
ykey Correspondent Calls for Labor Pary Sebaey Lays Off Men
WHOSE UNEMPLOYED?'


this program"
Jobless Force Debate.
In the nervous atmosphere created
by the pressure of the unemployed
workers whom the labor officials did
not dare put out, no one knew quite
what to do. An attempt was made to
continue with the regular business"
But the repeated insistence of the
jobless workers that their delegation
be heard finally precipitated new de-
bate.
1t was then that delegate Kohn
made his attack.
Abraham Lefkowitz, delegate of
the teachers union, arose to offer two
feeble sentences of doubt" Nothing
more came from this "instructor"
who as much as anyone is aware Of
the real need of unemployment relief
and of what kind of program is nee
essary. The Socialists" delegates
from the unions which they say they
are trying to save for the working
class, sat there without a word ex-
cept in the case of some to join with
their companion labor takers.
"Some of Ours"
| When finally the debate was taken
up again a few of the conservative
delegates, who had apparently real
lied suddenly that some of those pres
ent as one of them expressed it.
might be some of our own men,"
took up the issue of unemployment.
Then the real seriousness of the
problem came to light. Delegate
Ryan made an "attack" on the city
for not employing union men on the
subway construction work and charged
that the cave-in which had resulted
IN the death of two workers would
never have happened if his men were
employed instead of walking the
streets by the thousands. Another
delegate delivered "fiery" speech in
which he charged that the CITY was
permitting the employment of scabs
in subway work who were being under
paid between 81 and S. per day in
some cases.
Organize the Unorganizedr'
AS the debate developed the situa-
tlon began to pass out of the hands
OF Chairman Munholland. Suddenly
the workers in the gallery DISPLAYED
a number of signs which read: eve
want work, not TALK; Organize the
unorganlzed"; Equal distribution of
work.; mo speed-up."
In the constant clamor which ,a
kept up by the workers in the osI
ierles and their supporters on III
1loor could be heard the slogans: "Or-
game the unorgani2ed" "Take off
the $500 admission fees ;n+o
your unions" Finally in a panic the
meeting was adjourned.
Not the attack by the police on the
workers. vile as this was having been
lnstlgated by their leaders," not even
the unexpected defeat of the labor
oureaucrats on their own field, is the
important lesson of this meeting. The
Importance of Thursdays develop
ments lie in the evidence of how much
power can be obtained by the workers
and the left wing if they will con-
tlnue to fight on concrete and i'm
mediate issues, by forcing those issues
before the labor movement
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1928-02-18
DULUTH JOBLESS
DISCUSTED With
BOSS POLITICS
thousands Idle While
Factories Close
(By a Worker Correspondent.


DULUTH, Mimi, (By Main. - The
workers who slave in the factories and
shops of this city are beginning to
wake up to the fact that somethIn'
must be done if the labor organiza.
tons and especially the few union
are to survive.
MINI. Steel Co. Lays Off 1000.
Since early in the fall, workers
have been laid off by the thousand.
The Minnesota Steel Plant, which is
a real slave-pen for the workers, laid
off about 1000 men out of the 5000
regularly employed.
The F. A. Patrick clothing factory,
situated at 29th Ave. West and Su-
perior St., is another open shop out
fit. Since the strike of 1924, when
over $50 men and women organized
a union and demanded recognition and
lost the strike only after a long
struggle, the employers have lowered
the wages of their workers about 80
per cent. Many workers are employ
ed only part time during the year
and their wages are so low that many
of them are getting desperate and
are leaving town in hope of finding
work elsewhere. Some workers in the
shop work one or two days week.
and rumors are that the factory will
shut down for a period of two or
three months.
Boys Leaving Schools.
This same hopeless situation pre-
walls in other shops, and the city Is
full of men and women looking for
work. Especially is it noticeable
among the youth, many of whom have
had to leave school to get job.
Now, when the winter is on, when
it's 20 below, these unemployed
workers are hit the hardest. Thou
sands of families are in a desperate
condition without money to pay rent,
without warm clothing and very little
food for their children.
Turn on Politicians.
For the last eight years the en-
sl5vars. together with the chamber
commerce of this city, have been
ng the working people many
misses and hopes. The voters of
1ta have been urged to vote re-
lean and "be safe" Now the
KRIS are disillusioned and disgust
with their friendly bosses" and
aolidge-supporting politicians. The
saves of Duluth are beginning to look
towards something that will help them
to get out of this desperate situation.
These working men and women are
being driven to understand that the
workers must unite as class and
change this state of affairs which
causes them to suffer and starve.
For Labor Party in 1928!
At this time when the election cam
paign is drawing near, the Duluth
workers must organize and support
a party of their own, party which
will stand for the interests of the toll
ing masses of this country, a Labor
Party. A strong, united, militant La
Dor Party in 1928, this should be the
workers answer to the labor-baiting
tactics of the Garry's, Patricks' and
the rest of the capitalists who ex-
plot the working men, women and
children of Duluth.
On to United Labor ticket in 1928!
S. P.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-14

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New Britain herald., 1928-02-14

was In that scAeol and is nov drst
 ics-president of the Senior High school Parents and Teaehers' asso- ciation. He is also president Of the United Parents and Teachera' aaso- ciation.
 Margarst Kiniry. daughter ef Nra. Michael J. Kiniry of n Curtis street. was elected vice-president over Cor trude Erickson, Elizabeth TA5rant and Laura Trsaska. Mary NcCrann. daughter of Mr. and Nrs. Michael J. NcCrann of Lake court. was elected secretary. She was m offi- cer in St. Mary's school and Gen. tral Junior High school. She de- feated Ruth McAloon and Doris Vanderbrouk.
 Harry Slade. elected treasurer. is the son of Principal Louis P. Slade and Mrs. Nade. He defeated Philip Bengstrom. Ralph Johnson and John staub. He h prominent in Troop { of the Boy Scouts and was . mem- Der of last years baseball squad.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-14
FILES SUIT IN FIRST HOVE AGAINST FARE
InterbOr0ugh Rapid Transit D0es Not Want to Have 1-Cent
 Charge Remain.

New York. Feb. 14 (UP) - The
 Interborough Rapid Transit Co..
 operating a large part of New York's subways and elevated sys- tenn, filed suit in federal court to-
 day as the first court move in its
 fight for . seven-cent fare.
 The company asked an injunction to prevent the city from enforcing the terms of the dual contract un- der which a five-cent fare is manda- tory for a long term of years. The company argued that the flve-cent fare does not return . sufficient profit on its investment and therefore is confiscatory of its property. in violation of the con- stitution of the United States. The company also asked de- cree enjoining the order of the transit commission to lengthen cer- tain station platforms at tho ex- pense of the company. and order ing the purchase of 43e new cars. The court was asked also to bar the city from seizing or operating the company's lines.
 The application was . surprise move by the company and was be- lieved to have put the whole mat ter of the fare increase before the federal court. instead of the state supreme court, as the city had planned.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-14
STEPHENSON BALKS ON WITNESS STAND
Given Until 2 p. n. to Decide il
 He Will Testify

Indianapolis, Ind. Feb. 14.-(UP) ID. c. Stephenson. former ruler of 400, ,000 Indiana Ku Klux Klansmen today refused. It least temporarily to make the revelations about In- diana politics which he has long threatened.
 After Judge Charles McCabe had overruled objections of counsel for Governor Ed Jackson to prosecution questioning of Stephenson. the for mer political leader declined to an- swer questions until he could con- suit with attorneys.
 Stephenson was given until 2 p. m. to decide whether to answer the questions or stand on his constitu- tional rights, and the prosecution called Fred J. Robinson, former state purchasing agent.
 Over objections of the defense, McCabe permitted Stephenson, brought here from the state peni- tentiary. to testify and answer questions which opened the way for the whole story of tho alleged tn- fluence of the Klan in Indiana politics.
 The ruling defeated . defense at- tempt to apply the statute of limi- tations to exclude stephenson's testimony as 1t related to the al- legged conspiracy.
 Hardly had Stephenson taken the stand late yesterday when Jackson's attorneys protested against his tes- timony. The battle of words ragged for ono and one-half hours, be- wildering lay spectators with its technical points.
 Then Judge McCabe announced that the issues involved were 90 im- portant that he would receive briefs. study the matter all night, if nec- essary. and announce his decision today.
 When the ruling favorable to the state was announced, Stephenson leaned over from the witness stand toward Judge McCabe and obtained permission to consult with his at- torneys. Clarence Benadum of Muncie, Lloyd Hill of Indianapolis and Paul Newman.
 New difficulties arose immediately however. when Stephenson asked permission to confer with his at- torneys. Only two of his three law
New Britain herald., 1928-02-14

yers vera in court, and he asked permission to watt until the third arrived.
 "I haven't had an opportunity te sec my attorneys in prison," he ex- plained.
 That's all right McCabs said 'but it will not take long to gel counsel on your rights on the wit ness stand. Either you will answer the questions and testify in thia case. or you will state to the court that you refuse to testify for the reason that your testimony may tend to incriminate you"
 Stephenson still refused to an- swer tho question:
 Did you have any conversation with George Conn or Governor Jackson regarding tho resignation of William P. Evans as prosecuting attorney:"
 After skirmishes between attor- neys. McCsbe ordered Stephenson to answer.
 T can't, Your Honor. unle0 % advised by my attorneys." he said.
 May I make . statement to the court in private?" Stephenson asked.
 McCabe consented. and the two left the courtroom.
 They were closeted together for live minutes. When they returned Stephenson again insisted that he wished to consult with his third attorney.
 Stephenson had changed from . willing witness, as ho had appeared to be yesterday. to ono apparently advised to stand on his constitu- tional rights and refuse to testify for fear he would incriminate him. self.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-14
Lawyer Arrested fer
 Not Having License

Meriden. Feb. 1T @-Attorney Charles W. Bauby, of s5 Bank street Waterbury who was arrested here yesterday on . charge of failure to carry. his operators license had his cas- continued in police court today until Saturday.
 The continuance was granted after Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Will bur F. Davis informed the court that Attorney Bauby had notified him that the Waterbury barrister had suffered . fractured rib in an accident hero yesterday morning and will be unable to appear in court.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-14
Stop Skin Itching
Use healing liquid Zemo

Stop worrying about such skin troubles as Eczema. For a clean. smooth. healthy skin apply Zemo. It penetrates. soothes and quickly re- lieves itching. In most cases it brings relief from Blotches, B!em- ishes, Pfmples and other skin irrita- tions that are dangerous if neglected Use Zemo day or night. It does not show. 35c, COG and $1.co.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-14

Santa Claus with his presents be- longs properly to tho day of St. Nicholas, December (.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-14
ADl Io ASk DEATH
 m YOUNG HILL
.lllEldm Iodh6 Cia
 4dlt Als6d nehG,Say6

ottawa, Ont, Feb. 1l R-Bend- ing svss an imaginary grave. hewn fre@ ths hard. clay of . dark base. meat room. states attorney Russell o. Hanson yesterday reconstructed the killing of Mrs. Eliza A. Hill and pointed m accusing finger at her young son. Harry. charged with murder.
 For the sake of his poor Chris tian mother. We will not ask that this Town Dandy be put to death,' '' declared tho young prosecutor dur ing an intermission.
 Were she able to speak, we be- lieve she would appeal to us not to demand the electric chair for this defendant. but we will ask . mater ial punishment" This caused much surprise as it was understood the state would demand the death penalty.
 Flushed and gazing flxedly at the tahls before him. sometimes resting his head on his hand and again tilt ine back in his chair, the c2 year old streator youth was apparently greatly moved by the attorneys argument.
 If this young man Is innocent why did he nee to the Pacinc coast when his mothers body was found in the basement of her home?" de- manded the attorney.
 The body was uncovered August 2e and September Harry was ar rested in Seattle, Wash.
 The prosecution assailed defense counsel for what he termed their studied attitude of merriment and he brought them to task for attack ing the character of Mrs. Hill.
 He said the two main elements in the trial were Harry's flight to Seat tie and the testimony of the old Ger man gardener. Peter Busch, and his wife. Mary.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-14

TYE's ALWAYS astonishing IT people by introducing . iankygrandson or aAappergreat- niece. For he's one of those men who seem young. With a clear skin, a springy step. And a laugh like a boys. Actually he's reach- ing the age when most men think about retiring from business.
 "Why should / Iretire?" he asks. "Never felt better in my life. All l ever need to keep well is Nujol. And that's not medicine" He's right. Nujol is a natural substance, perfected by the Nujol Laboratories of the Standard Oil Company (New Jersey). It tcon- tains absolutely no medicine or drugs. But it keeps the body
New Britain herald., 1928-02-14
Good Trade Balance
 - feft for January. 1928

Wellington. Feb. 1< R-January exports from the United States were ell1.000.000 and imports were e3Ss.000.0 900, leaving 8 favorabl trade balance for the months of 373.ooo,0 ,000.
 Tho figures, n announced today by the commerce department, indi- cated . slight decline in the for eign trade totals for the new year n compared with last year. when January exports were $419.402,000 and imports were 3356,S41, 900.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-14

On motion of Commissioner Thomas w Grove. 1t was voted tc spread the communication on the minutes of the meeting.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-14
Eleven Pers0ns Overcome
 By Illuminating Gas

Everett Mass., Feb. 1l (UP) = Essven persons wero overcome by Illuminating gaS following the break ing ef . main in the cellar of Luke read dwelling.
 The victims were Mir. and Mrs. John Morris and their children, John. IT,. 20: Melvin. IS: Marguer- its, ls: Mary. IF: Wilbur. 10: Jo- ssph. .: and Walter. { months: and tive children of MT. and Mrs. John 0kenes.
 All responded to first aid treat ment and were not taken to a hos patAl
New Britain herald., 1928-02-14
Lawyer Missing From
 Boston Dead in Madison

Boston, Feb. II N@Chester M. Perry. who died of pneumonia in 2 hospital in Madison. Wis. yesterday, practiced law in Boston for many years. In December. 1925. he dis appeared. No trace of him wal found until last Sunday night. when ono of his daughters was notified that he was dying in Madison. Yes terday she was informed of his death.
 After the disappearance of Perry. who was n years of age at that time, it was revealed that hs was heavily in debt.
 He is survived by widow. one son and two daughters, Mrs. R. Stanley Arnold of North Abingdon and Mrs. Gladys Taft of Westboro.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-14
BLACK PRESIDENT ! OF H. 5. JUNE CLASS
Results of Election Contests Announced by Principal Shade

John Black, IT,. son of Mir. and Mrs. John s. Black of 357 Lincoln street, was elected president of the Senior High school June graduation class over three candidates. Michael Grip, Merlin Pfersick and Louis Teich, according to results announc- ed by Principal Slade today.
 Black has taken part in Amphion club productions and is a member of the schools track squad. His father was president of the Central Junior High school Parents and Teachers association when his son
New Britain herald., 1928-02-14

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 There's no age limit on Nujol. Doctors put babies on it soon after they're born. School chil- dren takeit. Mothers and fathers. And the very old folks, too. Maybe you think you feel per- fectly well. Perhaps you suspect you don't. Anyway, try taking Nujol and see if there isn't | dif- ference. Take it for } months. It can't do any harm to try. And it mixh do . lot of good. Everyone else who's tried it says @.
 Be sure you get the genuine.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-14
TOWERS DECLARES
 KEARNEY IS UNFIT
(Continued from First Page)

Gentlemen: ...
 "At the last meeting of the board of public works. the question was raised as to the reasons for the discharge of Street Superintendent Kearney. Since that date. Mir. Kearney addressed an open letter, published in the press, to me as chairman of the board. As long as Mir. Kearney has raised the question of his discharge. feel 1t is proper to give the general public, through this board, the reasons that led to his dismissal.
 When I took the chairmanship of this board I understood that MT. Kearney was good road builder and found that he was, 50 long as he attended to his duties and remained sober On different occasions, I have found him unable to attend to his duties properly but felt he should have sufficient opportunity to prove that 1t would not recur. but as time went on, conditions became worse, leading to his dismissal
 II am very sorry that this state ment has to be made as it was my intertion of having as little public ity as possible in order that MT. Kearney's reputation as road build CT might not he questioned and so that he would not have difficulty in securing another position.
 !, a., . the discharge of the superintendent, I feel that my action was justified. I have always felt that the board had confidence in me as it's chair man and trust this confidence will continue.
 "As far as I am concerned. there are no personalities involved in this situation which the newspapers have termed controversy. Added to that. whoever your board desires to select as a capable street superin- tendent will meet my approval.
 T desire to do everything that is within my power to provide an eff cient public works department for the city, and to give the people of the city good roads, as far as out appropriation will allow. and good service in the administration of this work. know too, that Is your aim and effort.
 Tt is not my purpose to engage in any discussion or controversy or to reply to irresponsible statements made by anyone. feel that the members of your board are fully aware of everything that Is transpir- ing in this department and that you are conscientiously and honestly serving the best interests of the community.
 "Very respectfully.
 "R. F.. TOWERS
 Chairman"
 On motion of Commissioner Thomas W. Grove. 1t was voted tc spread the communication on the minutes of the meeting.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-14

The largest flower grows in the is land of Sumatra, a Dutch posses sion in the East Indies Its botani- cal name is Amorphophallus.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-09
Fighting Preacher Is
Captain of Grid Team

Delaware, Ohio. Nov. . CuP)-
Norman scribner. Baltimore, Md.
The Fighting Preacher" was
named captain of the Ohio Wes-
leyan university eleven for its game
with Syracuse at Syracuse. N. Y. by
Coach George Gauthier shortly be-
fore the team left last night for
Syracuse. The coach appoints a cap
tain for each game Scribner. who
has earned most Of his college ex-
penses by preaching in Methodist
churches. is to preach at the Uni
versity Methodist church in SYRIA
cuse. Sunday evening. Scribner is a
tackle and the biggest man on the
team. He Is feet. inches in
height and weighs $40 pounds.
The Ohio Wesleyan team is un-
defeated and has II to 7 victory
over Michigan to its credit.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-09
HlLLHOUSE GUARD DYING
FROM FOOTBALL INJURIES
Robert Stock Undergoing BlOAI
Tr;iiisfnsiOsls In An Effort to
save His Life

New Haven. Nov. . (uP) -
Stricken with an injury he received
in football game four weeks ago,
Robert Stock. II. guard on the
Hillhuuse high school eleven here.
was said to be dying today at Grace
hospital.
Doctors were prepared to make
the second blood TRANSMISSION In -
hours in an attempt to revive the
youth whose system was poisoned by
infection of bolts.
Yesterday Edward Hendrie.
class mate of the victim. was chosen
from a number Of volunteers-in-
Guiding the entire football team-to
give quart of blood to the dying
boy.
For nearly week after the game
with Crosby high Of Waterbury on
Oct. H. Stock was i'll from broken
boils. He recovered and a few days
ago went out to practice. He sur
fered a relapse and early yesterday
physicians announced only a blood
TRANSMISSION might save his life. To-
day they believed 1t doubtfrl IL even
this would avail.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-09
May Remove Robinson
As Brooklyn Manager

Brooklyn, Nov. 8 tUP)-Wilbert
Robinson, president and manager Of
the Brooklyn Robins, may be re-
moved as manager Of the club or
of the club meet December II. Steve
Mckeever. vice president and treas
urer Of the club. and leader OF the
movement against Robbie" said
today. Max Carey has been men
toned as "Robbie's" successor.