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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1929-04-26
TRADE UNION
Activity Is Bringing Results

Washington "The Double Our
Membership slogan has appealed to
the trade union movement" says
President Green in a letter to State
Federations Of Labor and city central
bodies.
"Non-union workers are manifest
ing discomfort and indicate a deter
mnation to organize, said Mr.. Green.
THE fallacy of the company union
and shop representation is more ap-
parent and these workers are turn
ing to the trade unions
In renewing his appeal for still
greater activity, the A. +. of l.. ex-
ecutive said substantial progress has
been made the last few months.
eve can do more during the
months lust ahead if we put spirit,
purpose and effort into the campaign.
Let us do collective and individual
work, appealing to the economic and
social interests of working men and
women to join with US and become a
part of the great American labor
movement.
LET there be no relaxation of state
federations of labor, city central
bodies and local unions to carry the
message of trade unionism to nom
union workers in every town, city and
village of the country. Organize cam
paigns where none have been started
and make those already organized
more effective and active.
please rely upon the A. F. of l..
to assist through the distribution of
literature and through the practical
help which we can give to this great
Double Our Membership campaign" +"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1929-04-26
was giving benefit for

organization was giving a benefit for
needy member.
Painters reported that d. Caldwell,
dentist, is having his house painted
with non-union painters.
The council discussed the petition
that is in circulation to amend the
city charter voting system, and laid
| it over for further information.
A communication was received from
the Hamilton Daily News and signed
| by w. L. Tobey, in which he thanked
the council for the thoughtfulness of
the secretary in writing them on the
unionizing of the paper.
A communication was read from
the American Federation of Labor in
which they call attention to the per
capita tax which is now due for Jan
uary, February and March. On mo-
tion the communication was received
and ordered paid.
A communication was read from
the United Textile Workers of Amer
lea and signed by the international
president, Thomas F. Mcmahon, and
secretary, James Starr. The COM
munication states that the fight for
decent working conditions and living
wages has started at last in the
Southern textile states. A communis-
tic organization, calling itself the
National Textile Workers, is in the
field, appealing for funds. This is the
usual method of these people. Get in
on the ground floor. Take credit for
doing everything and be responsible
for nothing and to nobody. The let
ter also hopes that we will carry the
information back to our affiliated To-
calls. On motion the same was re-
ceived and ordered complied with.
Carried
A communication from the union
label trades department of the A. f.
of L., concerning the cooperation of
all organized labor in refusing to
purchase non-union goods with union
money On motion same was re-
ceved
Communication from r. p Price,
city manager, to the secretary of
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1929-04-26
TRADES COUNCIL

The COOPERATIVE Trades and Labor
Council met Tuesday night in regular
session. President Lester Long pre-
sided, and thirty delegates were pres
ent.
The credentials of David Black, tt
represent Stationary Engineers No
81, and Cornelius Nichting, to repre-
sent Bakers Union No. 81, were read
received and delegates installed
Brother Lee Inman, of the Musicians
Union, was seated as delegate.
Mr.. Clyde w. White, representing
the Community Chest, was present
and. spoke to the delegates. On mo.
ton the council subscribed $4,000.
The regular order of business was
gone through, and all bills were paid
The minutes of the last meeting
were read and approved.
Milk and ice cream wagon drivers
reported that the National and the
White Cross dairies are unfair.
Molders 6S reported that the Hol-
land Williamson furnaces are unfair
The stage employees reported that
their convention book is. now being
printed and would be out in a short
time.
Business Agent Condor, of the
Milk and Ice Cream Wagon Drivers
Union, reported on the strike of the
taxi drivers at the Davis Taxi Co.
in Cincinnati.
Stage hands requested that the
council appoint someone to represent
the council at their convention. Stan
icy Ogg and Lester Long were ap-
pointed and will represent the council.
Bakers report that Dolly Madison
cakes are union made and worthy of
the patronage of union men.
Chas. Lake, a member of Molders
Union No. 68, reported that their
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1929-04-26
SUDER HERE
Looking Up Label Violators

George Suder, business agent and
representative of the United Garment
Workers of Cincinnati, Ohio, was in
Hamilton, Wednesday. Suder stated
that he visited several made to meas
ure clothing stores regarding the use
of the union labels. He said that he
has the goods on one store that has
been taking garment workers labels
out of ready-made suits and sewing
them in non-union made-to-measure
clothing Two union men of Hamil-
ton informed the members of the Gin
cinnati garment workers of the label
violations. From his talk Suder in
tends to bring suit for damages
against the firm.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1929-04-26
SALES TAX LOOMS

Duluth, Minn.-The proposed cigar
cite tax of cents on each package,
now pending in the state legislature,
is a forerunner of the sales tax, warns
William +. McEwen, veteran trade
unionist and editor of the Duluth La
Dor World.
Let this bill become law and two
years from now the legislature will
be asked to place a sales tax on cos
metics," said sMr McEwen. Then it
will be candy and chewing gum And
as the cost of government continues
to mount sales tax will be levied on
the necessities of life. This is the
history of sales tax legislation"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1929-04-26
LIVING COSTS FAR
ABOVE 1913 Level

Washington. = Food prices were
59.4 per cent higher February Is this
year than on that date in 1913, ac-
cording to the United States Bureau
of Labor Statistics.
In only two previous years was it
higher, when in February, 1926, it
was 66.8 per cent, and in the same
month of 1927 it was Gil per cent
above the 1913 level
The report does not sustain the
claim that greater efficiency is lower
ing living costs.
In the several classes of foods,
meats alone were 80.3 per cent high
er in price than in 1913, cereals GAL
per cent and dairy products 52.6 per
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1929-04-26
CONTRIBUTIONS
To the GOmpers Memorial
Fund

February 22-Danville, H., $3.50;
Bellingham, Wash, $40; Springfield,
Ohio, 1892; Rockford, Ill.,, 1925;
Petaluma, Cal, So; Adrian, Mich,
$1.7O Toronto, Ont, Can, $41.30;
Oakland, Cal. SIS; Springfield, Ill.,,
$3.50; Norfolk, Va, 1920; st. Jos,
eph, Mo-, 81; Fond du Lac, Wis,
$5.75; Santa Anna, Cal, $685.; Eldo-
RADIO, Ark, $710; Hannibal, Mo-, SIS;
New Brunswick, N. j., $40; Lowell,
Mass, $3.50; Duluth, Mimi. $14.75;
New York, N. Y, $345.75.
March Wilmington, Del, S25.
March beaumont, Texas, $40.
March Belleville, H., $3.75.
March 15-Houston, Tex (Woman's
AuXiliary), $5.
March 19-Ottawa, H., SO; Par
kersburg, W. Va, SO.
March 21-Dayton, Ohio, $13.25;
Butler, Pa, 50; Franklin, Pa, $10.35;
Muskogee, Okla, $5.75; San Diego,
Cal, $21.25; Portland, Ore. (mailers) /,
$40; Kansas City, Mo-, $22.85; Lon
don, Ont, Can, IS; Muncie, Ind,
$15.25; st. Louis, Mo-, $625o; Port
Huron, Mich, IS; Elizabeth, N. j.,
$15; Chicago, H., $l45.40; Kalama-
ZOO, Mich, $10.50; Hornell, N. Y,
$5; Dunellen, N. j., S24; New Haven,
Conn, $40.50; Los Angeles, Cal, $45;
Auburn, N. Y, $4.45; Lawrence,
Kan, $4.25; Keokuk, Iowa, 50; Des
Moines, Iowa (mailers), $8.45; Den
yer, Colo, $15.25; Twin Falls, Idaho,
SO; Troy N. Y, S17-Total Ito and
including March 21, 1920, $2,473.79.
FRANK MORRISON,
Secretary A. F. of L.
The above contributions are fcom
typographical unions throughout the
country. More printers organiza-
tions are expected to report their con-
tributions later.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1929-04-26
"YELLOW DOG" WINS

Sacramento, Cal-The anti-"yel-
low dog" bill was defeated in the
state assembly by vote of AZ to 30.
"Anti-union employers have tri-
umphed, but labor will eventually
win," declared Paul Scharrenberg,
secretary California Federation of
Labor "The common people have won
religious and political freedom, and
their present fight is to win indus
trial freedom-the right to have
something to say about the condi-
tions under which they are required
to earn their daily bread. We have
no illusions on the ease with which
industrial freedom can be secured, 50
we are not alarmed at one repulse" +"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1929-04-26
STRIKERS PARADE
BLOCKED

Gastonia, n. C.-(AP)-Nine wom-
en- and score of men were arrested
today by Sheritf's officers, who halt
ed a parade of textile mill strikers.
Those arrested were charged with
violation of a city ordinance passed
last week requiring permits for
street parades, which was acknowl-
edged to be designed to preclude
strikers demonstrations.
In the scuffe Legget Blythe, re-
porter was knocked unconscious by
deputy sheriff. He said he was
unable to explain the attack, and au-
thorities said they had received nc
official report of the incident.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1929-04-26

cent higher.
Many of the items have made a
few record for skyward tendencies.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1929-04-26
ELEVATOR BUILDERS
IMMUNE FROM STRIKES

San Francisco.-Organized elevator
constructors are 100 per cent organ
lied and have maintained friendly re-
lations with employers for eight
years, reported Frank Feeney, presi-
dent of the international Union of
Elevator Constructors, at their an
nual convention in this city.
1--WE have agreements with employ
ers and we have been free from
strikes and lockouts," said Mr.. Fee
ney. 'The average wage of our
members is $12 day, but many of
our members are receiving as high
as $15."
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1929-04-26
BOY GUARDED LIFE
IN NON-UNION MINE

Greensburg, Pa.-An irresponsible
boy was supposed to watch steel
conveyor belt whose collapse caused
the Kinloch mine disaster of March
2l in which 46 men were killed.
A mine foreman testified that the
boy was stationed on the conveyer to
watch for defects. The boy was kill
ed. The witness admitted that "a
small amount of coal dust" would col
lect at the bottom Of the slope where
the conveyer fell
The breaking of the belt was fol-
lowed by blast after the coal start
ed back down the slope.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1929-04-26
OLD-TIME UNIONIST
PASSES

New York.-W Walter Nelson Thayer,
old-time trade unionist and one of the
noted penologists in this country,
died in this city. He was 81 He was
former member of the Typograph-
ical Union and served as president
Of the New York Federation of La
Dor in 1884 and 1885. He was appoint
cd warden of Dannemora prison by
Governor Flower in the early 90's
and became interested in prison re
form
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1929-04-26
TENNESSEE LABOR
TO MEET MAY 13

William c. Birthright, secretary
treasurer of the Tennessee Fedora
tion of Labor, and Paul J. Aymon
president, have issued the call for
the thirty third annual convention of
the organization to be held in Knox
vile on Monday, May 13, the sessions
to last until the completion of all
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-11-21
HOME RULE

In the Opinions of Others" appears
a letter this week on the Brooks
Coleman law that meets with the APP
proval of the American. This law
which takes away home rule in the
cities of Duluth, ST. Paul and Mime
apolis, as regards their street car sys-
TENS, was enacted in 1921, and Efforts
have been made to repeal it in the
legislature since, but so far without
success. However it should be re-
pealed and likely will be. 1t has
created a scandal in Minnesota poll
tics. The law never should have been
put on the statute books of the state.
The cities have granted franchises
to the street car companies and it is
only natural that the respective city
councils should have jurisdiction
over street car fares to be charged
and not left in the hands of a small
body farther removed from the cities
commemorative Railroad and Ware
house Commission. We must not stray
away too far from the principles of
local government, and the groups who
seek special privilege at the hands
of either the state or national govern
ments should get the glare of publ
city.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-11-21
ABRIDGED NEWS
CLIPPINGS FROM
OTHER PAPERS

Pine City-The Minnesota Investors
Corporation of Pine City, has in
creased it's capital stock from 100000
to $1,20OO00. The company headed by
r. P. Allen, started business early in
the spring and has enjoyed an in
creasing run of business since.
Rush City-Little Richard Sherer,
4-year-Old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Matt
Sherer died within three hours after
being struck by an auto Nov. 9, while
he was crossing the pavement after
visiting his father who is employed
in the flour mill. The car which
caused the little fellows death was
occupied by three young ladies from
Duluth. Richard is survived by his
parents, three brothers and two Sis
tiers.
Pine City-George Sauser, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Katherine Sauser of
Lakeville, and a brother of w. A.
Sauser of Pine City, was married to
Miss Francis Won Bank Of Jordan
November IL. The groom has been
associated with his brother in the
hardware business in Pine City for
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-11-21
VALUE OF FRIENDSHIP

Riches come and riches go,
Stocks that rise can tumble low,
Through the fingers fortune Slip.
Storms may wreck the stoutest ship.
Only friendships tried and true
Surely last a lifetime through.
"Misers clinging to their gold
Find life's journey bleak and cold,
Men who rise by strength alone
Soon or late are overthrown,
But when storms and trials sweep,
Friends are all man can keep"
The above verses were contained in
a poem written by Edgar A. Guest and
express the value of friendship fully.
AS Mr.. Guest sets forth his ideas
in fgurative terms, fortunes do come
and go, and steadily gained fortunes,
although, perhaps not reaching to the
dimensions of some overnight fortunes
gained by gambling in stocks, they
last much longer and while one is
gaining them, he or she is also gain
ing friends.
Storms can wreck material things
but friendship gained through hon
est and straightforward efforts will
Withstand the strongest blasts of the
enemy.
The pathway of life is short and it
does not profit a man to go it alone
even though he be strong and self
sustaining. At some time or other he
will want friendship-he will be lone
ly. To be a friend of the world and
receive the friendship of that world
should be the goal of man.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-11-21
FORMER RESIDENT
OF FINLAYSON
WEEDS IN ST. PAUL

Mr.. Walter Wallbaum and Miss
Dorothea Weber of Finlayson, were
married at st. Luke's church at Lex
ington and Summit Ave-, st. Paul, by
MOnsignor Byrne at nine a. M, Novem-
Der 49,
After the ceremony the bridal party
went to the A. ]. Christensen resi-.
dence at 961 Hudson Ave-. st. Paul,
where the wedding dinner was served
to relatives and friends of the mar
ried couple.
Hendry Wallbaum of Finlayson, a
brother of the groom's was best man
and Miss Elizabeth Fosching of Win
stead, a cousin of the brides, was
maid of honor
The bride and maid of honor both
carried a bouquet of roses
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-11-21
TRUCE DECLARED

When folks over the country were
celebrating Armistice day on Nov.
at Eveleth, took on additional respOn-
sibilities by becoming benedict. The
lucky bride is Miss Romell Isla Net
tell, an Eveleth girl, who was former
ly employed on the Clarion. Grove
Wills is one of the ablest young news
papermen of the state, former pres
ident of the Northern Minnesota Edi-
torial association, and if he is just as
successful in his marital venture as
in the newspaper business all will be
we'll and they will live happy ever
after. They have the good wishes OF
the newspaper fraternity.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-11-21
(FrOm Another Correspondent

Emet Mullino, the genial and eff
ficient manager of the Standard Serv-
ice Station suffered AN attack of
pneumonia and was taken to a hos
pital Tuesday for treatment.
William Overholzer, who lives four
miles west of Hinckley, is holding an
auction Nov. %, and will move to
Iowa. Mr.. Overholzer purchased a
farm here about twelve years ago
and has been one of the community's
progressive and aggressive farmers.
His departure is regretted, it is hoped
he will have much success in his new
home.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-11-21
HINCKLEY

Miss Jean Meyers who has been en-
ployed at Cassidy's Cafe has resigned
her position and accepted a position
in the office of Sars, Roebuck & Co.
at Duluth.
The Royal Neighbors gave a fare
we'll party Wednesday afternoon, Nov.
13 in honor of Mrs. Leo Jacobsen at
the home of Mrs. Axel Paulsen. A
delicious lunch was served by the
members of the lodge.
Mrs. H. M. Dempsey entertained
several ladies at bridge Thursday af-
ternoon, Nov. IA. First prize was won
by Mrs. Newbert of Mora, and second
high by Mrs. Wright of Brook Park.
A delicious lunch was served by the
hostess.
Several from Hinckley attended
the ome-cOming at the University
on Saturday.
At the school board meeting Sat-
urday night it was decided not to do
the piping for the drinking fountain
that the American Legion Auxiliary
was to install. Therefore the foun-
tain will not be installed.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. G. Mann and Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Mclaughlin enter
tanned at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Mclaughlin Saturday evening, Nov.
16, at bridge. Nine tables were played
Miss Margaret Cassidy and A. E. Eddy
won high honors while second donors
went to Miss Gertrude Rosenwald
and Geo. Empey. Low scores went to
Mrs. Frank Reinhold and Ted Edin.
A delicious midnight lunch eli
NAKED a most delightful evening for
all present.
Miss Lucille Williams has under
gone an operation in st. Mary's hos
pital, Duluth. Her many friends hope
for a speedy recovery.
Miss Elsie Fisher and Miss Alice
Putnam are now employed nights at
the local telephone office.
The P. T. A. met Monday night in
the high school. Entertainment was
furnished by the fifth and sixth
graders, and also the Glee club. A
short business session was held, fol-
lowed by lunch in the domestic sci
ence department.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-11-21
A NEIGHBORLY CHAT

Our friend and neighbor, Editor
Colby of the Pine County Courier,
Sandstone, seems to take exception to
tariff bill, and is somewhat perturbed
as to the scources of our information
and also political affiliations. Now
Brother Colby, the Republican press
of the Twin Cities, the Minneapolis
Tribune, the Pioneer Press, Dispatch,
Daily News, and the Independent Min
neapolis Daily Star have all criticised
farm organizations in Minnesota, ev-
cry farm journal in the Northwest,
our two United States senators from
Minnesota, also Governor Christian
son, have criticised the bill. In fact
we do not know of any prominent
Minnesota political leader who has
very strongly advocated same. Min
nesota Republicans, Democrats, and
Farmer-Labor leaders seem to be al
most unanimously against it.
AS to our political affiliations, the
American is an Independent newspa-
per- We have on our force in the
shop, men of different political faiths
and opinions. We do not question
their constitutional rights. The ed
itor has been found guilty of and is at
present admiring the work and politi-
cal integrity of several Democrats in
American political life, such as Sen
ators Walsh and Wheeler of Montana,
and others. And as to Republicans
we have been equally guilty. We adj
mire such men as Senators Norris of
Nebraska, LaFollette of Wisconsin,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1929-11-21

Frazier of North Dakota, Borah of
Idaho, and others who are interested
in public service. And Brother
Colby, keep this a secret, we have
even been guilty of supporting this
Farmer-Labor senator, Henrik Ship
stead, of Minnesota, who had the sup
port of Republicans, Democrats, and
Farmer-LabOr people and who, If he
maintains his health, we predict is
destined to be one of Americas great
statesmen, especially if he continues
to make the progress that he has in
the past. There is also much talk of
this man Floyd Olson, from Hennepin
county, running. for a major political
office. The editor admires much in
this courageous, fearless prosecuting
county attorney and if he runs for a
high political office we predict he
will get the support of hosts of people.
Republicans, Democrats, and Farmer
Labor voters will flock to his banner.
Minnesota voters have demonstrated
in the past that once public servant
gets their confidence, political affilia-
tlOllS IhStii litllS. III
of man is what they are interested in.
Brother Colby writes: 'We will
take the word of President Hoover,
Editor Rudolph Lee and other repre-
sentatives and senators from Minneso-
ia in preference to Schall and Ship
stead as to the real import of the
Hawley bill"
Six out of the ten Minnesota con-
gressmen voted against the Hawley
bill including our own congressman,
Mr.. Goodwin. Both senators are op-
posed to it. AS far as we know there
are only two U. S. senators from Min
nesota. Pray, who do you mean Mr..
Colby? What senators are your
choice as leaders? President Hoover
called this special session for the con-
sideration of farm relief If you still
think that the Hawley tariff bill will
benefit agriculture and put it on a
parity with industry we advise you
to look up the schedules.
Now Brother Colby, we recognize
the difference in opinions between
men and newspapers, and any time
you feel like criticising our policy it
is o. K with us. We rather enjoy
a controversy in a constructive way.