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The daily worker., 1929-11-29
Imperialism's Front Against
the Working Class---Hoover
to Music

crisis capitalist always brings
hide tags,
scorching light of day.
Always the beck call of capitalism crushing
the workers. when capitalism begins develop
able contradictions find the wo Hquits Thomase
Mustes Fzpatks and oand chief
tic wagecuttng and drives that planned by Hoover
and his fascist outfit, the National Economic Council
There is Green his role of sabherde The capitalists
assembled with Hoover did wish with clear
strkebreakng smashing policy They brought
and his euenants into council the mao of this drive for them
the '1abor" smoke
Immediately Hoover Lamont
wd Coevery them scab shop ownerGreen issued state
ment that knife in the back of the workers
proclamation Wo Morrison
Lewisn fact oprank labor fer Washingon
gem of fascist reaction.
"These representatives (whom calls labor leaders,
who reality imperiast agens-Ed) expressed
dvduai and collective opinion that it would be unwise to
the situation by demanding increases for the
Labor experience spe
eial increases in cannot be successfully launched at time
when the has shock result the
destruction of billions of dollars in value. :"
This top big mperasts
building contractors had agreed nationwide wagecuttng
pagns and general attack the standard living of the workers.
is such forces the American Federation of Labor that Love-
stone Cannon Cos want the militant workers give
to at the of building what vital necessity at this tmehe
revolutionary the Trade Union Unity League smash
the united front of big scab corporations and labor msead their
attacks on the American workers.
Is Green with his immediate cohorts alone this logical step of
their class policy? In this betrayal of the workers he has
the of such e elements the Rev A Music Whenever
Green cracks the whip the Mustes fall in nebecome the best
porters of the real intent Of the betrayal
Rev Music leader of the fake Iabo group issues statement
dSagreeS
rghuy dgsted with the American Federation Labor
Music bolsterng confidence that Green's
policy effective a wider of workers.
With of the building trades unonsts Chicago
yd and threatened with Victor oaner president of the
Illinois Federation Labor together with John Fitzpatrick rwhle
ef with statement that they the Hoover policy
What this They the policy of
Hoover the workers. the policy of strikes under cond
support blow which the combined imperial
lists are aiming at the entire working class
Now to political allies of the Greens, Wol and
the fascist outfit paadng the of the
calist" favor of the Hoover policy.
claim they of the The only
Socialist could make the crisis with its
unemployment that announced by its two leading spokesman
national and Norman Thomas the banner
carrier of this third capitalist party.
said that his policy from
Socialist Thomas precise He
"The presidents plans for pushing of building
operations the the socialists have long
pointed out"
puts stamp approval the fascist policy of Hoover
when he says:
that unlike Of his predecessors Presi
dent least has policy for dealing with business de-
urcsson unemployment"
Thus we see organization. growing with its
The daily worker., 1929-11-29
SHOE STRIKERS
FORM COMMITTEE
Representative Body
to Lead; IS on Trial

An enlarged meeting of the Inde-
pendent Shoe Workers Union joint
council, held yesterday afternoon at
union headquarters, 16 w. 21st ST.,
New York, elected general strike
committee composed of members
from all of the shops. 1t will carry
or the campaign against the bosses
who have locked out their workers
and broken their contracts with the
union at the behesh of the u. S.
Department of Labor. 1t will also
have many strikes to lead in shops
where workers walk out in struggle
against wage cuts, piece work or
discrimination. And it will conduct
campaign to organize the unor-
ganized, which involved greater
struggles.
The committee has seven special
departments: organizational, fin
ance, publicity, relief, defense, wo-
mems and law. Delegates from all
16 shops struck or locked out at
present reported the 1000 strikers
ready and willing to give the bosses
fight to the finish.
As On Trial.
Today, at 2 p. m. in Brooklyn,
there are 45 workers coming before
a supreme court judge for contempt
of court. They are charged with
refusing to stop picketing after in
Continued on Page TWol
The daily worker., 1929-11-29
Liberals, Tories, Unite
Vote AgainstM'DOnald

LONDON, Eng, Nov. 28.-Only
the absence of numerous Conserva-
tives and Liberals in the House of
Commons saved the Macdonald
regime from defeat on an amend
ment to the unemployment Insurance
bill. The liberals and conservatives
voted together for the liberal party
amendment. The vote is significant
largely for the union of forces, as
the whole bill is {. fake measure, not
designed to actually improve condi-
tions of the jobless, and the amend
rlent was over a minor point of in
struction of workers under II years
of age.
The daily worker., 1929-11-29
JAIL MORGAN And
A NEGRO SEAMAN
American Legion Tries
Stop MWL in Orleans

NEW ORLEANS, La, Nov. 2S.-
Two more arrests of marine workers
took place here Tuesday, as part Of
the announced campaign of Acting
Mayor T. Semmes Walmsley and the
National Commander of the Amer
lean Legion, Commander 0. L. Bo-
denhammer, to "stamp out radicals. y
In practice, the New Orleans author
tiles have shown that this campaign
is to prevent if possible the Marine
Workers Southern Conference sched-
Continued on Page Two)
The daily worker., 1929-11-29
Captain Hands MWL
Organizer to Fascists

Alexander Kanner, a 22-year-old
seaman, stepped ashore from his
ship yesterday after having been
imprisoned in a fascist dungeon and
threatened with death because of
his allegiance to the Marine Work
ers' League, of which he is dele
gate.
Kauner arrived in New York yes
terday after having escaped from
the S. S. Exhibitor, of the American
Export Lines. The captain of the
(Continued on Page T,vo)
The daily worker., 1929-11-29
NTWU COUNCIL.
PLANS FIGHT
All Districts Re port
Growing Struggle

The enlarged special meeting Of
the National Council Of the National
Textile Workers Union has just been
concluded after being in session for
three days. Practically all organ
izers of the union as well as rank and
file leaders, representing every dis
trict of the union were present. The
leading Southern organizers of the
N.T.W.U. were present.
Reports From Every District.
The Council heard reports from
every district of the union. Dewey
Martin, Totherow, Oehler, Beal and
Schechter reported on the South. A
thorough review was made of the
(CoatiRied on Page T,0oJ
The daily worker., 1929-11-29
By JACK TOMBSTONE.
National Organizer Trade Union
Unity League.

Unity League.
The pledge given by William
Green, president of the A. +. of L.,
to the employers of the country is
a plea to American capitalism to al
low the A. f. of l.. to be the govern
ment's official strike breaker. This
offer has been accepted by Hoover
in behalf of the financial and in
dustrial interests. Green, Woll,
Mahon, Lewis, Fishwick, Schlesin-
ger and company have already
served their full apprenticeship in
strike breaking. They have proven
in textile, mining, needle and in
other industries that they are fully
qualified to satisfy the most arro-
giant employers. The industries of
this country are strewn with wrecks
that once were flourishing labor or
ganizations, a tribute to this bunch
of vultures and their recommended
The daily worker., 1929-11-29

crushing plans directed against the workers. extends from the White
House Green Muse Fitzpatrick and into the ranks of the social
fascist socialist" party
In this fight only the Communist Party the Young Communist
the Trade Union Unity League with the revolutionary
under its leadership fearess and tauny this
attack We call upon the workers rally for the struggle Smash the
labor akers Down with the socafascst of abor Build
the Trade Union Unity League Build the Communist Party!
The daily worker., 1929-11-29
.MUKDEN MANCHURIAN HEAD
ACCEPTS TERMS OF SOVIET;
RED ARMY HALTS ADVANCE
Soviet Conditions, the Same as Last July, Are
Finally Swallowed by Chang Hsueh-liang
Leaves Marking and U. S. Imperialism Out
of Picture; Chang Feared Manchurian Soviet
BULLETIN.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2S.-The State Department ad
mted today that the American government had ap-
preached the French British, Italian German and Jap
governments proposing joint Intervention in Man
chura against the Soviet Union under of the Kellogg
Pact While Moscow may have its doubts the sin
certy of Mukden, the total ignoring of Nukdens accep-
ance of Soviet terms by Washington shows that America
is nsistent pressing attack the Soviet Union for
its purposes in China
Wireless by lUpreColr
MOSCOW, Nov. 2S.-General Chang Hsuehiang for the
ukden government has eegraphed to Litvnof of the Com
mssarat for Foreign Affairs accepting all of the Soviet
Unions conditions for settlement of the violation by Chinese
authorities of the SnOSovet treaty of 1924 concerning the
New Britain herald., 1929-02-16

I talking over the telephone: "Back in minute. Birdweli. keep an eye on this couple for me, won't you Come on out-both of you.' and he motioned to Ruth and Jack. who still stood beside Borden's desk.
 Flushed. bat with heads heid high. they obeyed, silently taking seats at the large table in the cen. ter of the reception room. where every word they uttered couii be heard by BirdweII. who had taken possession of the unaccountabl, missing office boys desk.
 q haven't scattered the reporters yet. sir Birdwcll volunteered "Been busy on the phone. The walters coming right oyer."
 "Weii. guess l'll have to giv' 'cnI minute.' McMann conceded. with feigneJ reiuciance, smoothing his hair and adjusting his tie, as h. opened the outer door.
 A barrage ot questions halted him on the threshold.
 No. nothing for you yet. boys. the massive d-tective told them raising his hanl impressively fo' silence. Just say the murder oi Henry P. Borden. known as 'Han'l some Harry Borden. promises to o'
New Britain herald., 1929-02-16

You can get an answer to any question Of fact or information by writing 10 the Question Editor. New Britain Herald. Washington Bureau 1922 New York avenue Washington D. C.. enclosing two cents in stampa for reply. Medical. legal and mari:s. advice cannot be given. nor can ex. tended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive . per. sonal reply. Unsigned requests can not be answer cd. All letters arc con, fid dentiaI.- Editor.
 o. What was John L. sulliean'a fighting weight?
 X. He fought at 196 pounds.
 Q. what is the difference be- tween a government de jure" and q government de facto"?
 A. A de jure" government is established according to the consti- tuition of the state and Is lawfully entitled to recognition and suprem- acy. A de facto" government IS deemed unlawful. wrongful or un- just, but nevertheless, receives ha hituai obedience from the bulk of the community. Thus when the usurpins government cxpeis the regular authorities from their cus- tomary functions, and esta blishes itself in their place, it becomes the actual or de facto" government of the country. .-..-.
 .. Should surprise be spelled with an "s" or F" as the next to the last letter?
 \. Surprise" is correct The "z' spelling is obsolete.
 Q. Has Russia two capitals?
 4. Moscow is the only capital of the Union of Socialist Soviet Repub- lies or Russia.
 q. Is there any way to stiffen the bristles of a hair brush?
 A. Put dash of household am- monia in warm water and dip the brush m it several times--with back up. Do not rinse at all. Wipe the back with a soft cloth. The am monia keeps the bristles stiff.
 Q. Where are the National Headqua rters of the American Red Cross Society?
 4. Scvent e"nth and D Streets x. W Washington. D. C.
 c. Were fifty cent gold pieces ever coined by the government?
 A. No
 c. Wha, temperature is "abso iutc zero?"
 4. It is o73 degrees below zero Centigrade. or 473.5: degrees below a.ro Fahrenheit
 O. What is the value of a Unit. ed States nickel five cent piece dat.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-16

ed 1ssa7
 A. E,ron, 5 to centA
 c. Why do the stars twinkle? A. The apparent twinkling o the stars h due 10 the fact tha' their light rays reach us throug' the earth's atmosphere. in whict there is always present dust and particles of foreign matter as vel as water vapor. which break up ths rays of light and tnterfers with tti direct passaEe to the eye, thereb, causing the apparent twinkling.
 c. What were the chief export, from the United States to Germany in 1927!
 A. Isaw cotton. grains, prunes lumber. sulphur. lead. copper metal-working machinery automo- biles, typewriters. meat products and meal.
 Q. How is the circumference oi q circle obtained!
 A. Multiply the diameter by pl or 314l6.
 c. Was Abraham Lincoln assaS- sinated on Good Friday? ! A. Yes. on Good Friday. April II. 1865.
 Q. What is the average sugar production fro'u ton of beets.
 A. The production varies from a minimum of e47 pounds to a maxi. mum Of sos pounds. About 27s pounds is an average.
 Q. Is Charles Ringing. the cir GUS man. still ising:
 A. He died December 3, 1926, It the age Of e.
 Q. What is ihe population of the world"
 A. The 1927 population estimat. ed by the Secrefariat of the League of Nations, is 1906. 900 000.
 c. What is a Mandarin?
 A. It is an official title in China. There are nine classes Of Mandar- ins. each Of whom Is distinguished by a particular kind Of button worn on the cap, Their duties are similar to those of magistrates.
 .. What is fhc value Of the United States silver dollar. dated 1884 and 1885 proof coins?
 A. One dollar and ten cents.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-16
STOP THE FAT
 AND GET THIN

The way to reduction Is to stop the formation of fat. Modern science has found that w-y-by turning your food into fuel and energy -by supplying a natural element that helps do that. It is much better than starvation. That mod crn, scientific method is embodied in Marmola prescription tablets. People have used them for 9 ycc-s-millions of boxes of them. Now the results in slender figures. new beauty and vitality. arc seen everywhere. \
 Each box of Marmo!a contains the formula, also the scientific reasons for results. So you know the effects are beneficial, and why they all occur. Learn what % many have learned in 20 years about 1t. Do it now Ask your drug gist for . q box of Marmola and learn what it means to you.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-16

The majority of boyI who break into stores and steal from the money tiils. do 90 because they Aant article, CT anausements beyond their neans' the police have found. but there are many who develop g weakness for rhievery through keeping bad com- rany. Time after time. sObbtng iada frightened almost out Of their wits, have admitted that they were afraid to take part in the burglary which led to their arrest, but were more afraid Of the torment they would be subjected to by their companions if they refused. They wanted to ''be game" They would rather have the plaudits of ''the gang" even though they knew 1t was but matter of time hefor they would be face to face with . stern faced judge and probably placed in the very shadow of the reformatory. than to have it said they feared the risk of detec- tion and punishment.
 Arrest Acts as CorrcCtive
 Among boys of this sort. the po- lice have found 1t comparatively earv to effect reforms, because the first arrest generally works . cure. The Elittering promises of ample spending money and an abundance of swee j, soon lose their attractive ness to . boy who has learned that the police are relentless and who has tasted the bitterness of arrest and the punishment at hoa,e that inevitably follows. If he is possessed of will power of any strength, he in- variably corrects his failings and gives the wrong doers of his &C., quaintance a wide berth. ''
 Occasionally. the police run across eases in which the youngsters 90 from place to place. picking locks, breaking windows and forcing catch es, yet failing to obtain . single
New Britain herald., 1929-02-16

one of the biggest crime sensations of the year. and that Detective Ser gant Thomas H. McMann. Ill charga of the investigation. expect, to make an arrest before the day b over. ."
 News photographers pressed for l ward. cameras were aimed. flash light powder. already prepared. ex- ploded. while the flattered detectiv. posed in the doorway.
 "Is it true, NcMann, that the widow is under suspicion?" a re- porter asked. when the photog- raphers had finished.
 Mrs. Borden's testimony is ol the highest importance. She is be- ing detained for further question: ing" McMann answered. "But really. boys"
 Just a minute, chief" another reporter insister. using title that could not fail to flatter the detec- tive sergeant. What about Bor- den's secretary Ruth Lester? Headquarters tells us that she is a daughter of the late Colby Les ter. the big criminal lawyer That right? Is she being grilled, too?"
 Ruth uttered a low. strangled cry and her sweetheart's arms closed about her. as McMann closed the door upon whatever answer he made to the importunate reporters.
 Don't mind 90 terribly, sweet" Jack pleaded. Hes just blunder ing fool--' ,-.
 "Oh. don't!" Ruhh shuddercd "Try not to artagonize him. dar- ling: Listen" and her voice dropped to a whisper. as she glanced over her shoulder fear. fully.
 Birdwell's weary but watchfuI eye was upon her. She knew then that it was useless to try 10 warh Jack. Totally unpreparcd. he would have to face McNIann when the detective returned - empty handed. gloating over the disappearance of his latest suspects gun.
 ITO BE CONTINUED
 In the next chapter: The busy telephone line.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-16

article Of any value. They s.cns io have developed mania for n.is- chief. .Aeriving complete satisfacttoR through breaking aud entering. whether . bit sf loot was available or q. iong such kre-''>s the po- lice have found. there arc seneral- iy leaders who urge the others on. putting the mischievous plans in Q their minds aad resorting to all kinds of bravado to keep their cour- age bolstered up when the time comes to make the actual break
 Gangs Quickly Dispessed
 Gangs of juvenile delinquents sel- dom operate in New Britain for any length = time. according to the po- lice. for the reason that the arrest of one or two very frequently leads quite directly and speedily to tho apprehe nsion of others and once the detectives whose business 1t is to keep in touch with affairs of this na- ture. come into possession of infor- nation of value. they have the ad. vantage over tho youngstera AS soon as the next case of burglary is reported. certain of the gang mem- bers are looked up and if they are found innocent. the trail is followed in other directions until the right crowd is located.
 A love of excitement and tho thrill that accompanies it can be found at the bottom of acts of van- dalism in many instances. the police record reveal. Bov1 of tender years have led policemen in wild races through back yards and over fences nt all ,..s of the night, glorying in the achievement of escape and run- mig the risk of severe injury, with nothing to reward them but box of cigars or a few packages of chew. ing gum or cigarettes.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-16
|B0YS LED AS7RAY BY LACK Of COIN Like Elders They Yearn for
 Things Beyond Reach

ming down mischievous boys and re- covering loot taken from stores and ether places. policemen learn that there is often more than the mere desire 10 commit burglary behind the acts which lead youthful feet 10 the reformatorcs. Boys under 16 years of age have been rounded up in New Britain in large numbers during the past several years, the ar- rests being on the increase as the city has grown and the opportuni. ties for robbing small business piaces
 have beconn more numerous, yet Inc motives appear to change hu' slightly from one year 10 another.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-16
THE.N HE'LL REGRET

q suppose you know that Bob has elored with Georges wife,"
 But ] thought he was Georges best pa,?"
 "So he is, but he doesn't know it yet."--Tit- Bits.
The Washington times., 1929-02-14
Three Slayers Will Go
To Chair i'm Chicago

CHIC GO, Feb. IA 0.N.sJ.-Three
murderers are scheduled to expiate
their crimes in the electric chair
here shortly after iidnlght tonight.
The triple execution will mark the
first use Of the electric chair in
Illinois.
Those scheduled TO die are Charles
Wal and Antho recco, con.
victed of the Staying Of Policeman
Arthur Esau during a holdup, and
David Shanks, negro. who killed
Miss Jennie M. Constance, North
western University student.
Hope of reprieve for any of
the doomed men vanished last night
when the State supreme court re.
fused to review their cases and
Governor Emmerson turned a deaf
ear to pleas for clemency.
The Washington times., 1929-02-14
Angler Fined 81 a Fish
For Going Home
Too Fast

NEW YORK, Feb. 14.-Louls
Kostowetsky told a fish story to
Magistrate Maerery in traffic
court in explanation Of his failure
to stop on signal.
Kostowstslxy explained that he
went fishing off Sandy Hook.
and that he was in a rush to get
home to show his wife that her
taunts of the morning. to the
effect that he would not catch a
fish. had only spured him on to
conspicuous success.
Magistrate Macrery asked how
many fish he had caaght. and
Kostowetsky proudly said three
Of So pounds each. Magistrate
Macrery said:
I'm going to fine you 81 q fish.
It's lucky for you that you're not
= better angler, because I'd have
fined you 81 apiece. even IL you'd
caught thirty"
The Washington times., 1929-02-14
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IN HOSPITAL
Holm Doe IL dead.

John Doe Is dead.
He is an unidentified white man
who died at Gallinger Hospital yes
terday afternoon while police were
attempting to discover his identity.
There is only one clue to the identity
of the man, who police believe was
struck by a hit.and-run motorist.
The name, George Wilson," was
muttered by the man shortly after
he had been picked up Monday
night at Eighth and Maryland Ave-
nue. Northeast. He was taken to
the hospital by police OF the Ninth
precinct after ne had received
treatment at Casualty Hospital.
Policeman F. L. Rswlinson. Of the
Traffic Bureau. discovered the man
living in the street.
He was dressed in working
clothes. and carried a pair of tin
ships and a coppersmith's hammer.
He is about SO years old, has dark
hair that is slightly bald on the
top and Is about s feet inches
tall and would weigh about $50
pounds.
The Washington times., 1929-02-14
Gloria Vanderbilt Denies
She Will Wed Prince

NEW YORK, Feb. IA U.N.S).-
Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt has
issued her ''final'' denial of reports
that she will marry Prince Hohen-
lohe of Germany. Back from
France on the French liner, Paris.
the daughter of the former min
ister to Belgium, said:
Yes. Paris has reported me en-
gagged to the Prince. I've denied
it over there, and now / come
home again saying no. l do hope
this is final"
The Washington times., 1929-02-14
HOOver-C Curtis League
Pays Honor to Lincoln

The Hoover.Curtis Republican
League commemorated Lincoln's
birthday in the Metropolitan Baptist
Church, Twelfth and r Streets
Northwest. last night, addresses be.
ing made by Prof. N. e. worsley,
professor Of science at Dunbar
High School. and Karl A. Phillips,
Of the Department Of Labor.
Others on the program were
Arthur g. Froe, recorder OF deeds
Francis Wells, Mrs. Josephine Myse
and Charles e. Robinson, who acted
as master Of ceremonies.