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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1928-03-02
SPORTMANSHIP
Brotherhood Plans Big La
Dor Day Program

New York City q. L. N. 81
Through the cooperation of the trade
union movement and the Sportsman
ship Brotherhood, Inc, of which Mat
thew Woll is president, a national
sports program for Labor Day is be-
ing planned, in the hope that new
phase of Labor Day celebrations may
be developed as a permanent pro-
gram.
Announcement to this effect follows
a national survey of sports for work
ers conducted by the Sportsmanship
Brotherhood, Inc, and the material
gathered in this survey is serving as
a guide to development of the new
program.
Sport for sports sake, is the aim of
the organization, which has promul-
gated code as follows:
Keep the rules; keep faith with
your comrades; keep your temper;
keep yourself fit; keep stout heart
in defeat; keep your pride under in
victory; keep sound soul, a clean
mind and healthy body"
"Play the game" is the slogan.
That Labor Day this year may be a
national sports holiday is the imme-
diate aim in working out the pro-
gram for this year.
Headquarters of the Sportsmanship
Brotherhood, Inc, are at 342 Madison
avenue, this city In addition to
President Woll, officers are: First
vice president, Edward K. Hall; sec
ond vice president, John P. Bowditch;
third vice president, Devereux Mil
burn; fourth vice president, Preston
Davie; treasurer, James G. Blaine; ex-
ecutive secretary, Daniel Chase.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1928-03-02
MINERS BENEFIT
EUCHRE
Given By Woman's Union
Label League Was
Fine Success

The euchre given by the Woman's
Label League on Saturday, February
18, for the benefit of the striking
coal miners and their families, proved
a big success. A handsome sum was
realized which will do much toward
alleviating suffering among those to
be benefited. Many handsome prizes
were donated for the affair and the
ladies of the league desire to extend
their sincere thanks for these dona-
tions, and to all who assisted in max
ing it the success that it was. The
member of the Woman's Union Label
League are certainly to be congratu-
lated and commended for their efforts
to relieve the suffering among the
unfortunate miners, their women and
children.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1928-03-02
BIG BUSINESS
Is Being Converted to Labor
Logic, Says Phillips
By ARTHUR H. PHILLIPS

BV AK y IL.
The effect that fair wages have
toward promoting prosperity is be-
coming recognized not only IN the
workers camp or by the more pro-
gressive employers but, in many
cases, by those formerly opposed to
such philosophy. The industrial
prosperity of recent years coupled
with the progress of union labor
seem to have modified the hostility
from many organized-labor foes.
The Milwaukee Journal, always
considered in line with newspapers of
anti-labor views, now says editorial
ly: "Men who attack unions because
there have been abuses of power at
times simply do not see what their
own interests is. For our complex in
dustrial system has made the labor
union inevitable"
And this from an organ of the
Chamber of Commerce of the United
States, one of the most reactlonary
periodicals of modern times: "The
enlightened heads of some of the
largest and best managed American
corporations believe that the great
postwar prosperity has been largely
ascribable to a $4,000, 900 in
crease in the annual wage bill over
the pre-war level. Consequently, they
feel that any attempt to cut wages
would tend to narrow the great do
mestic consumptive market, which has
been financed and extended by high
wages, and would be a greater men
ace than attempts to boost prices.
This attitude, of course, is not due to
any particular love for organized
labor but because it is good business
policy.
Owen Young, chairman of the
board, General Electric Co., one OF
! the shrewdest men in business, says
to quote his biographer: "The pres
ent tendency, and in so believing he
is optimistic, is toward a wage scale
which will insure savings, decent
schooling, small automobiles, de
gree Of pleasure. 1t is his belief that
industry must, in the not too distant
future, provide decency for its work
ers."
These expressions are from source:
which at least indicate an awakening
to facts, if not an actual narrowing
of the chasm between capital and Ia
Dor.
One of the most gratifying Incl
dents for some time, however, is tht
recent union labor campaign inaug
urated by our good friends, the Axton
Fisher Tobacco Co., of Louisville, KY
This company, who has employed
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1928-03-02

organized labor for thirty years, has
started active agitation through our
national publications in behalf of
uninoism.
"Our experience has convinced u.s."
they say, "that organized labor is
great constructive force in the devel-
opment Of economic growth as applied
to industrial relations. We believe
that it develops character and man
hood, fosters justice and tolerance
and makes for better economic and
social life for the multitudes of those
who toll" What better tribute could
be paid to the labor union than this
Reflections such as these should
serve more than one purpose. They
should convince the hard-boiled indus
trial magnate as to the merits and
ysoundness of union principles. They
should act as spur to union activi
ties and intensity the hope, courage
and enthusiasm of the workers.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1928-03-02

Mother, may l go to the dance?"
Eyes, my darling daughter;
But / will kick you in the pants,
If you do what you hadn't
oughter."
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1928-03-02
Doings of Trades Council

The COOPERATIVE Trades and Labor
Council met Tuesday night in regular
session. President Ed. Sims presided
over the meeting, and thirty eight
delegates were present.
The credentials of Earl Krusyew-
ski, for IL months; James f. Schmitz,
for IL months, and David Inloes, for
IL months, to represent Letter Car
riers' Union, and Ralph Kelly, for IL
months, to represent Electrical Work
ers' Union, were read, received and
delegates installed.
The minutes were read and ap-
proved
Communication from Clara Martin,
secretary of the United Garment
Workers Local No. 80, of Cincinnati,
was read She states that sometime
ago the l.. & R. Company, manufac-
turers of overalls, mems coats, and
work trousers, saw fit to break off all
relations with the union, and there
by have lost the right to use the
union label. The letter further states
that this firm is guilty of the most
damnable trickery ever used by any
unfair employer. If any of the above
firms goods are sold in this city
they request that we appoint com
mittee to call on the retailers. Re-
ceived and ordered complied with.
Communication from the A. F. OF
L., and signed by VIM. Green, presi-
dent, and Frank Morrison, secretary
in which they outline labor's duty ir
the coming political campaign
Twenty-Five years ago the A. F. of l.
promulgated and vigorously fought foi
the recognition of it's non-partisar
political policy. Events and devel
opments during the succeeding years
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1928-03-02
CASEY BATS OUT
Home Run in Exposing
Economy" System

Washington.-Joh J. Casey, con-
gressman from Wilkes-Barre (Pa.)
district and member of the Plumbers
Union, exposed penny -pinching "econ-
omy" and the federal efficiency bu
reau, which is supposed to increase
salaries of government employees
when merit warrants.
A witness from the District of CO.
lumbia commissioners office refused
to enlighten the house appropriation
committee on the money asked to pay
increased salaries under the "efficien-
cy' plan. He said he was prohibited
by executive orders.
Mr.. Casey stood on his rights as a
congressman and forced the witness
to acknowledge the federal employees
in the District of Columbia are en-
titled to $164.00 increase. The Dis
trict commissioners asked for $84, 900
to meet these just claims, but the
bureau of the budget applied its
economy" and reduced the amount to
$39, 900.
The Wilkes-Barre congressman pro-
tested against an efficiency" system
that encourages employees to strive
for higher rating under promise of
increased salary which is then cut to
25 per cent of the promised advance.
The committee joined with Mr..
Casey in repudiating this sharp prac-
tice, and favored an appropriation
large enough for the government to
fulfill its promise.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1928-03-02
LETTER CARRIERS
in ANNUAL MEETING


Indianapolis, Ind. q. L. N. 81
Delegates from all over the United
States, representing the National
Association of Letter Carriers, met in
session at Muncie in the thirtieth an
nual convention of that body. The
convention opened February 21 and
was the largest held in years, dele
gates said.
The formal sessions opened with
reception at the Roberts Hotel. Ed
ward j. Gainor, Washington, D. c.,
president of the association, and Fer
dinand L. Douglas, New York, mem
Der of the national executive board,
were the principal speakers.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1928-03-02
PICKETS HAVE
STOVES IN SMALL
UNION TOWN

South Langhorne, Pa. = Chenille
rug weavers, striking against the
Eden Company's 10 per cent wage cut,
rented an abandoned police box from
the borough council and set up the
structure on piece of ground oppo-
site the mill The box is equipped
with small stove and convenient
windows make it possible for pickets
to observe the plant without suffering
from wintry blasts.
The president of the borough coun-
ell is Charles F. O'Brien, an active
member of the American Federation
of Full Fashioned Hosiery Workers.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1928-03-02
SURPLUS OF LABOR
REPORTED IN u. S.

Washington.-A surplus of labor
sin many quarters of the United
States" and considerable degree
of unemployment" are reported by
the United States employment serv-
ice.
Confidence was expressed that re-
sumption of industrial and construc-
tion activities will occur within the
near future and improve the outlook.
"At the present time considerable
unemployment exists" the report
said, "but it is believed it will soon
melt away, for just around the cor
ner employment opportunities are
waiting, depending entirely upon
weather conditions"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1928-03-02
OF COURSE NOT!

Duluth, Mimi. = The Minnesota
Building Employers Association has
fixed maximum wage for building
trades workers this year, and Will
liam E. McEwen, veteran editor of
the Labor World, says:
"They didn't fix a maximum price
they would pay for lumber, brick, ce-
ment, hardware or other things they
will use in the construction of build
ings."
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1928-03-02
LABEL LEAGUE
EUCHRE

The Woman's Union Label League
will give another euchre in the labor
temple next Saturday night. Euchres
have been given every Saturday night
and handsome prizes have been dis
tributed among the contestants. The
revenue derived from these parties
does direct to the striking miners and
their families in the coal fields. If
you have nothing on Saturday ngiht,
drop down to the temple and assist
the ladies in making the party sue
cess.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1928-03-02

and money to the state hospitals. The
council reaffirmed their former action
favoring such legislation.
Communication from the union la
bel trades department of the A. F.
of L., in which they submit new
motto and ask that the council ad-
wise if it favors the same. The mot
to: "Not one cent of union-earned
money for the unfair employer" The
communication was received and or
dered complied with.
A lengthy communication from the
executive board of the Ohio State
Federation of Labor was read. At
the last meeting of the board that
body gave it's attention to legislative
problems. The state constabulary,
child labor and school attendance laws,
old age pensions, workmen's COM
pensation law amendments, injunc-
tions and "yellow dog" contracts. The
federation also urges the council to
appoint legislative committee. The
| communication was received and
! ordered complied with. The chair
appointed Ogg, BRANDED, Weiss,
Baynes and DULL on the committee.
Under the head of reports of unions
and delegates, the following reported:
BARRIERS reported that they are GO
ing to put on campaign against
the non-union shops.
Bakers reported the crushing of the
union shops by the bread combines
throughout the country. The Krugs,
Holland Company's and Miami bread
manufactured in Dayton, the Mt.
Healthy bakery and Certified bread
including Hostess cakes, are unfair.
Carpenters reported their organi-
zatino in good shape, and expect a
| lot of work as soon as weather per-
mits.
| Firemen, everybody working.
Molders 68 report organization in
good shape. Holland and Williamson
furnaces still unfair.
Machinists report all members
working and trade fair.
Polishers are in good shape locally
and Winchester arms still held unfair
to them.
Painters report that they are look
ing for banner year.
Printers report conditions fair, al
members working.
Stage employees report fortunate
in holding a few shows out of high
school auditorium.
Milk and ice cream wagon drivers
report going along pretty well, anc
urging more of their members to at
tend the meetings.
Electrical workers report members
working, and Wente still unfair tx
them.
Letter carriers report that they are
kept busy.
Label League reports that they are
still giving euchre parties in the tenn
pie every Saturday night, and tina
they have sent check to the A. f
of l.. for $75 to help the miners. Ex
pect to make it hundred dollar
in the near future.
The secretary reported that he sen
a communication to Russell P Price
the new city manager, inviting hin
to attend the council meeting, bu
had not received an acknowledgment
of his letter.
1t was reported that another at
tempt would be made to put over tht
North Third street extension by loca
interests as we'll as the interests II
Coke Otto. A discussion was entered
into, and many of the delegates talk
ed on the proposed extension and th'
: relations between the labor unions ant
the interests erecting the new plan
at Coke Otto. On motion a commit
tee consisting of Ogg, Weiss an'
Smith was appointed.
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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-07-20

evening at 7:30 program will be CIV
en- as follows:
Star Spangled Banner, City Band
Welcome Address, Mayor M. j. Murphy
Address, ................E. w. Hanson,
Prest Ely Commercial Club
songs. !Clee Club,
Under direction of Miss M Hutar.
Chmn Convention Committee.
AFTER 80 Years.. =. Joseph Agnicn,
First Priest. s. S. @. u.
Other addresses by officers of local
lodges.
Monday at 8:15 MIR. Perusheck will
lecture at the Washington Auditorium
and all are invited. Tuesday evening
the Slovene Dramatic Club will pre-
sent a play at 8:15. Wednesday will
be spent in showing the delegates the
beauties of this section of the Arrow
head Country. Thursday a banquet
will be served at the Memorial Cafe
terra at 500 followed by program at
the Auditorium. Friday there will be
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-07-20
JOHN PLUTH DEAD
BY DROWNING
UNFORTUNATE CCIDENT IN
Eastwood RIVER CAUSES
DEATH OF JOHN PLUTH THURS
DAY MORNING-BODY NOT RE-
COVERED.

Up to the hour of going to press the
body of John Pluth, 20 year old son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Pluth of this city
who was drowned in Eastwood River
at about 1890 yesterday morning, had
not been recovered although a large
crew are dragging the swift river.
Pluth was guiding DR.. Sewell and
son of Huron, s. D. for trip over the
boundary route. With his canoe load
ed with packs and his two passengers,
he attempted to run the upper rapids
Of Eastwood River. The canoe was
capsized. DR.. Sewell and his twelve
year old son succeeded in swimming
ashore. Pluth, who could not swim, was
last seen clinging to a packsack and
was shouting for help. Mr.. Sewell was
in the act of removing his shoes to
swim to the rescue when the young
man sank out of sight.
Several canoes were only short dis
lance away and at once went to the
scene but only the canoe and two packs
were recovered. The unfortunate young
man and two packs had disappeared.
Seven men were on the Job today and
last night dragging the river and more
will be added tomorrow.
Joseph Pluth was twenty years of age
and has resided in this city with his
parents all his life. He is a graduate
of the Ely schools and the Junior Col
lege. He was prominent in school
athletics and member of the j. c.
basketball team. He was putting in the
summer guiding preparatory to attend
ing the State University next year. He
is survived by his parents and several
brothers and sister.
The bereaved family have the SYM
pathy of host of friends in their be-
reavement.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-07-20
GOTH ANN|VE RSARY
PROGRAM COMPLETE
ARRANGEMENTS ABOUT COM
PLETE FOR THE ANNIVERSARY
CONVENTION OF THE SOUTH
SLAVONIC CATHOLIC UNION.

The 30th Annual Convention of the
South Slavonic Catholic Union will
take place at the Washington Audi
forum in this city beginning with Sun
day, July 29th and ending Sunday
August 5th.
The several committees having the
arrangements for the affair in charge
have about completed the program and
it is filled with interesting happenings
for every minute of the time. This
celebration is being held here in COM
memoration of the organization of the
Union in this city thirty years ago. At
that time only few members were on
the roster while at the present time the
society has branches in almost every
state in the union and membership
into the hundred thousands.
AS a preliminary to the convention,
Harvey Gregory Perushek, Jugo-Slav
American artist will have an exhibit
ton of paintings at the Community
Center on Saturday, July %. He is an
artist of renown and it will be worth
your effort to see them.
The convention will open Sunday
with the reception of the delegates at
the Washington Auditorium Sunday
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-07-20
FRIDAY, JULY 20. 1928.

FRIDAY, JULY 20, 1928.
a grand ball at the Auditorium and ex-
cellent music has been secured for this
occasion.
Saturday is open in the entertain
ment line and the visitors will go as
you please. Sunday picnic at Sandy
Point with parade through the prin-
cipal streets of the city as prelimin-
airy. Water and other sports at the
Point. That evening, Anton Subelj,
the baritone of the National Opera Of
Ljubljana, Jugo-Slavia will entertain
with concert at the Washington
Auditorium. He is one or the noted
baritones of the world and comes after
considerable persuasion, as he is &C
customed to visiting only the larger
cities
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-07-20
THANK YOU.

I hereby express my thanks to the
voters for their loyal support at the
polls last Tuesday for Director Of
School District No. IL. It will be my
aim to attend to the duties of the office
to the best of my ability.
JOSEPH PALCHER, JR.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-07-20

Mrs. r. j. Whiteside arrived In the
city from Duluth Wednesday to at
tend the Old Settlers meeting and for
a visit with relatives and friends.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-07-20

Henry Pietila has removed his tailor
shop from the Dinsmore building on
Central Avenue to the building in the
rear of the Chocolate Shop.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Gustafson OF
Chicago are in the city on visit with
Mrs Gustafson's father. Gus. Nyman,
and other relatives.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs George A. Kelly OF
Aurora and Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Werst-
lien of Biwabik were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Gouze Sunday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-07-20

The Wednesday meeting of the Ro-
tary Club took place at the Forest
Hotel. A guest of the evening was T..
H. Schoenbaum of ST. Paul. Walter
Englund spoke on the National Edu-
cational Convention he had attended
at Minneapolis and Bruce Strachan
spoke on the conference of Presbyter-
ian churches he had attended at Tulsa,
Oklahoma.
Edw. Lynch and Chas. d'Autremont
of Duluth were in the city today on
visit to some of their mining interests.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-07-20

PLUMBING-For your Plumbing,
Heating and Ventilating call on us.
Repairing and remodeling a spec
ialty. Ely Plumbing and Heating
Company, A L. Dolan, Prop, Cor
5th Ave. East and Chapman St.
Telephone No. 1913. 7-18tf.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-07-20

Mrs. Richard Pearce left Monday for
Duluth where she will receive medical
attention.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-07-20

DR.. and Mrs o. w. Parker have as
their guests, Mrs. Addison Parker and
two children of DeS MoineS, Iowa.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-07-20

Peter Beck, Jr. left Sunday for his
home at Minneapolis after two weeks
visit here with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Peter Beck, and other relatives
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-07-20

John Koschak returned last week
after spending several days at Min
neapoliS on business.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-07-20
THANK YOU.

I wish to express my thanks to the
voters of Ely and vicinity for the sup
port shown me at the polls on Tuesday.
GEORGE SOMERO.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-07-20

Mrs. Bertha Simonson returned
Tuesday from two months trip in
Europe, visiting relatives in Sweden
and Finland
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-07-20

Richard Sellwood was here from Du-
luth Tuesday and attended meeting
of the directors of the First National
Bank.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. Lindquist of Fort
Dodge, Iowa, visited with Rev. Arthur
Benson this week.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-07-20

A birthday party was given Wednes-
day afternoon at the Ingelenook cot
tage at White Iron Lake in honor OF
Miss Lorraine Pequot Of st. Paul who
Is a guest of Mrs. II. H. O'Jalla. The
afternoon was spent in playing games
after which dainty lunch was served.
The guests were Miss Emily, Sylvia
and Lola Starkman, Emma and Inez
Dyer, Helen Saari and Ellen O'Jalla.
A very serious accident happened
to the Is year old daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. j. Mckenzie of Rainy River
this week. The. Young lady was wiring
ing out some clothes and in reaching
into the tub her hair became caught
in the wringer and before it could be
stopped. her scalp was completely torn
from her head. Physicians are Of the
opinion that the severed scalp which
was promptly replaced. will grow leav-
ing only slight scars. Mrs. Mckenzie
was formerly Miss Hattie Sletten Of
this city.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Kenyon Of Min
neapolis are at BURNSIDE Lodge for a
short vacation trip. They attended the
Old Settlers reunion at Tower yester-
day, Mrs. Kenyon in her younger years
having been resident of Tower. her
parents having been Mr.. and Mrs. M.
E. Pearce.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-07-20

Miss Grace Anderson of Minneapolis
is guest of her sister, Miss Lee An
derson and will assist at the Girl
Scouts camp this month.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-07-20

Miss Florence Nankervis was q guest
at party at Tower Friday evening at
the home of Miss Fern Peterson.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-07-20

Mr.. Evald Nelson of Eveleth spent
the weekend at the j. L. Anderson
home.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-07-20

FOR SALE-New five room semi-bung-
alo with Holland furnace, etc. City
water. On two lots. Garage for one
car on the same. Will sell cheap
Inquire of Louis Kotzian or call
407-M-2. 7-27c.