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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-09-11
CALIFORNIA MAY
VOTE BIG BOND
ISSUE FOR IDLE
Petitions to Be Circulated
to Initiate Measure for
Spending of Hundred Mil
lion Dollars for Jobs.

Los Angeles, Calf. (ILNS)-A
move is under way to initiate meas
ure to give the voters of California
an opportunity to vote on the proposal
that the state float a $100,000,OOO
bond issue for the relief of unemploy-
ment. Senator Roy Fellom, of San
Francisco, has been active in the pro-
posal and has the backing of the
California State Federation of Labor
and other agencies that realize the
serious situation that confronts the
workers and business interests
through the depression.
The understanding is that the petit
tions for the initiative measure will
be circulated without cost in all parts
of the state Immediately upon assur-
ance by Gov. Rolph that he would
call a special election to act upon the
same, as whatever is done, if any
thing, must be at the earliest pos
sible moment to get any benefit for
those who need employment.
1t is reported from Sacramento that
many kilograms are being received by
the governor urging him to agree to
set date for such an election; they
come from all classes of citizens. Sec
retary Paul Scharrenberg, of the
State Federation of Labor, announces
that he is heartily in accord with the
proposal President A. w. Hoch, of
the federation, telegraphed Gov Rolph
as follows:
"On. behalf of thousands of unem-
ployed the California State Fedora
tion of Labor urges you to immedi-
ately set a date for special election
so that petitions may be circulated
for an initiative act to provide for a
one hundred million dollar bond issue
to relieve acute suffering due to un-
employment"
1T is the belief that if the bond
issue proposition is submitted to the
people there will be no question about
its adoption, as the necessity and need
for some action is only too appar-
ent," the Los Angeles Citizen says.
at looks as if it will be up to the
various states to act as the United
States government seems to not be
able to get away from the talking
stage in anything tangible to bring
employment. The workers do not
want dole, but do want chance to
work"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-09-11
LABOR DAY CELEBRATION
A FINE SUCCESS
Despite DepressoIl Unemployment, ETC.. Huge Throng
Attended Labor's Annual Gathering at Fairgrounds
Committee Lauded for Excellence of Ar
rangements and Program Rendered

ployed these days forgot toll for one
day, while those who are unemployed
and would gladly be working were
encouraged to think it will soon be
over and all employed again. In this
way the day was big success.
Nicely Arranged
The committee in charge received
many words of commentator and
praise for the excellence of the ar
rangements and the fine program car
ried out throughout the day without
seeming hitch of any kind No
doubt the ground "set up" was the
best ever on Labor Day. There was
the lively midway with many at
tractive booths, the band platform at
one end and the boxing platform at
the other. In between and around was
the ferris wheel, merry-go-round and
merry -mixup with their shining lights
at night making a beautiful picture.
Then there was korno and other
games, lunch and refreshments
stands, etc. The dance platform was
busy place at all times and always
crowded with light-stepping couples
(heavy ones, too) to the merry tunes
dispensed by Frank Vessel and his
-tingling bunch. Lee Inman and
his band pleased the large crowd with
the excellent program of music they
rendered afternoon and evening.
Boxers Score Big
The boxing program staged after
noon and evening made another big
hit with the big crowd. The battle
royal with colored contestants brought
down the "house" with it's comicness.
1t was a scream. The boxing card
was high class and took well with
the crowd both afternoon and eve
ming. Many old-timers said they sell
dom saw better action than displayed
in the Labor Day card.
The country store this year was
conceded by all to be the best ever
on the Fairgrounds on Labor Day, and
this is saying something. Charlie
Baynes and his assistants sure made
good job of it. The windup feature,
the fireworks, held the crowd until
late hour and no one was disappoint-
ed with the display
Yes, it was great day.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-09-11

Never did fairer skies smile thar
on the morning of Labor Day, and
continue SO during the whole day and
evening, making the weather the most
delightful ever on the big day of la
Dor. Early in the morning the trek
to the fairgrounds began and contin-
ued throughout the day. They came
in horse drawn vehicles, automobiles,
street cars, on bicycles, and afoot,
until at evening time there was one
of the largest cSowds on the fair
grounds that ever attended the local
Labor Day celebration. This, despite
the long depression we are in with it's
consequent unemployment, with many
workers broken financially, yes, and
in spirit.
That there are many jobless men
and women, and many working very
short time, was plainly evident in the
manner in which many stood about,
with hands in pockets and longing
glances, at those who were spending
money on refreshments and amuse-
ments. 1t is we'll known fact that
the worker likes good time, likes
to enjoy himself and show his loved
ones a good time And for this he is
a liberal spender. But it wasn't to be
with many of those at the celebration
Monday. AS stated, this condition was
plainly evident Monday, in those
standing around, and in the final tab
ulation of receipts by the committee
at closing time.
Nevertheless, the celebration is con-
sidered by organized labor big sue
cess, even though the committee in
charge should find itself in the "red"
at the finish. Money isn't everything
Though a handy and useful article
at all times) and, though the financial
end is not so much to speak of, the
spirit and the real meaning of the
day was made to carry on in a most
impressive manner. The workers,
families and friends were brought to-
gether, fraternizing, meeting old
friends and making new ones. Those
who are fortunate enough to be en-
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-09-11
TRUCE CALLED IN
INJUNCTION FIGHT


New York City (ILNS)- Argument
on motion to restrain H. Milgrim &
Brother, Inc. coutouriers, from vio-
lating an agreement with the Ladies
Tailors Union, Local 38 of the Inter-
national Ladies' Garment Workers
Union, has been postponed for one
month, it was announced August 81,
upon recognition of the agreement en-
tered into with the union on October
25 of last year.
The company has agreed to employ
union members and recognizes as in
full force and effect the October,
1880, agreement which expires on Sep
tember Is, 1882.
The union had applied for an in
junction, charging the Milgrim Com
pany with dismissing union workers,
reducing wages under the agreed
upon scale, setting up sub-manu-
featuring system and changing the
method Of pay from week work to
piece work
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-09-11
CLIFFORD SETS UP
J0B-MAKINC BODY

Washington-A committee of 16
business leaders, labor officials and
economists, headed by Harry A.
Wheeler, a Chicago banker, was ap-
pointed by Walter S. Clifford, director
of the presidents organization on un-
employment relief, to develop ways
for creating jobs for the five million
or more out-of-works. The official
name of the group is the committee
on unemployment plans and sugges-
tions
Labor is represented by William
Green, president of the American
Federation of Labor, and A. Johnston,
president of the Brotherhood of Loco
motive Engineers.
The other members of the commit
tee are: Daniel Willard, president of
the Baltimore & Ohio; Alexander
Legge, former chairman of the Fed
eral Farm Board and president of the
International Harvester Co.: Edward
N. Hurley, former chairman of the
shipping board; Wesley c. Mitchell,
director IF the National Bureau of
Economic Research; Fred c. Croxton,
Gifford's assistant; w. Rufus Abbott,
Chicago; Leonard P. Ayres, Cleve-
land; C. H. Banfield, Oregon; S. P.
Bush, Columbus; Homer Ferguson,
Newport News, Va; Charles c.
Gates, Denver; H. C. Knight, New
England Council; Matthew Sloan,
New York, and L. R. Smith, Mil
waukee.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-09-11
TRADES COUNCIL

The Cooperative Trades and Labor
Council met Tuesday night in regular
session. Vice President Stanley Jack.
son presided. The regular order o1
business was taken care of promptly
BY request of the Theatrical Stage
Employees committee was appointed
to call on the proprietor of the Lyric
Theatre regarding the dispute be-
tween the two parties concerned. Ogg
BRANDED and Baynes were appointed
on the committee.
All locals reporting to the effect
that organizations are in good shape
with many members out of work
Owing to the fact that this meet
ing came Immediately after our La
Dor Day outing, the semi-annual elec-
tion of officers was laid over for two
weeks.
A lengthy communication was read
from labor's national committee for
modification of the Volstead act, of
Washington, D. c. The communica-
tion states that if modification of the
Volstead act is to become fact this
winter, it will be necessary for our
organizations everywhere to take ad-
vantage of every legitimate opportun-
ity to bring about full expression of
the public will. The communication
as read was received
Stanley Ogg was elected delegate
to represent the COOPERATIVE Trades
and Labor Council at the convention
of the Ohio State Federation of La
Dor, which will be held in Columbus,
September Ia to 10.
Many of the delegates who worked
at the picnic did not attend the meet
ing and were excused.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-09-11
Outlook Not Bright
Village of Blooms

Boskoop, in Holland, is known as
the village Of the rhododendrons. Here
the famous pink pearl" was raised.
Each house is approached over the
canals by its own drawbridge, and the
average holding Is about six acres,
where bloom Towering shrubs and
roses of every variety. The men work
In the large nurseries, but find time TO
cultivate their own gardens. which
have nearly all been created from
made soil" They have made the des-
ert fens to blossom as the rose, the
azalea, the rhododendron and a galaxy
OF other floral trees.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-09-11
WHAT NEXT?

Popcorn specialists have surpassed
the record of two blades of grass for
one. Through selection, they have
produced new strain which pops to
26 times it's volume The new strain,
a yellow pearl popcorn named Sun
burst, was produced during a seven
year period by agronomists of the
department of agriculture in CO.
operation with the Kansas Agricul-
tural Experiment Station.
II
Representatives of railroads and
the Pullman Company recently wit
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-09-11
PICNIC COMMITTEE

The Labor Day picnic committee
held short session after the central
body meeting this week. The COM
mittee reported that the picnic was a
success, and the treasurer was in
structed to pay certain bills that
were approved by the committee
Another meeting will be held in
two weeks, and all of the bills pre-
sented will be allowed.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-09-11
CARMEN OPPOSE
SENDING OF U.S..
CAPITAL ABROAD
Employers Who Seek to
Benefit From Cheap For
eign Labor Condemned
President MahOn and
Other Officers Reelected.

Boston, Mass. (ILNS)-Resolution
protesting against the sending of
American capital to foreign nations
to finance industries which will COM
pete with American industries and
calling for the immediate full pay
ment of the bonus to World War vet
erans were adopted at the closing
session of the 22nd biennial conven-
tion here of the Amalgamated Asso-
citation of Street and Electric Railway
Employees of America.
Matthew Woll, vice president of the
American Federation of Labor and
president of the Union Labor Life
Insurance Company, told the conven-
ton that American captains of indus
try are establishing foreign factories
for the purpose of benefting from
cheap labor and cited the case of
Henry Ford, whom he termed the
great philanthropist, who closed his
tractor factory in Detroit, established
substitute factory in Ireland, and
now imports to this country 70 per
cent of the output of that factory,
duty free, classing them as agricul-
tural instruments.
Woll Urges Higher Wages
Mr.. Woll further condemned the ac-
tion of the great American financial
interests "who attempt to safeguard
their private investments in foreign
countries by seeking a modification of
cancellation of the foreign war debts,
amounting to $4,000, 100000, in order
to provide for the repayment of their
private loans"
He said that wages should be raised
instead of lowered and the hours of
labor shortened in order to take up
the slack in employment which has va
rious estimates from 100000 to
100000 persons without jobs.
Edward Dana, general manager of
the Boston Elevated Railway Com
pany, called on the carmen and the
company by which they are employed
to fight and prove unfounded the
charges that the street railway indus
try is dying.
The convention adopted resolution
favoring a special session of congress
and joint conference of industry and
labor to cope with unemployment. The
resolution directed delegates to the
coming American Federation of La
Dor convention at Vancouver to in
troduce resolutions calling for
special session.
Officers Reelected
President William D. Mahon and
the following officers were reelected:
Vice William B. Fitz-
gerald, P. J. O'Brien, William S. Nc
Clenathan, p j. McGrath, j. B. Wiley,
M. ]. Murray, John NJ. Parker, Charles
H. Clark, Robert B. Armstrong, A. l..
Spradling, George Durand, T. L. Nc
Brayer, Gerard Gagnon, E. j Leahy.
General Executive Board-R. L.
Reeves, Edward McMorrow, Magnus
Sinclair, P. J. Shea, j. H. Reardon,
A. H. Burt, William F. Welch, j. B.
Lawson, Fred Hoover, L. D. Bland,
international treasurer.
Toronto was selected for the next
convention, in September, 1888
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-09-11

Twenty-six per cent unemployed for
all trades was also reported for July.
The August figures show an increase
of | per cent for the building trades
and / per cent for the printing
trades. Unemployment decreased 2
per cent in the metal trades and | per
cent in all other trades.
Fall Improvement Usual
Commenting on the figures, it was
said at A. F. of L. headquarters:
Summer unemployment is usually
checked in August. In our four years
record of unemployment in trade un-
ions, only once has the fall season
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-09-11
messed demonstration of apparatus

messed demonstration of apparatus
for cooling passenger trains by the
use of the same steam which heats
them, held at the plant of the Carrier
Engineer Corporation, Newark, N. J.
A temperature Of 106 degrees was
maintained outside the train while
within it the temperature was kept
at rs degrees.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-09-11

failed to bring at least a slight i'm
provement in August; this one excep-
tion was last year when business
and industry were rapidly plunging
into deeper depression.
August this year is no exception
to the rule. Employment in industry
has improved very slightly. Our
weighted figure shows 1874 per cent
of the membership out of work in the
first part of August, compared with
1873 per cent unemployed in July ire
vised figure). Industrial unemploy-
ment has risen steadily from May to
July; in August the rise has been
checked. The figures are as follows
(weighted): May, III per cent UNI
employed; June, 1872; July, 1873; Au-
gust, 1874. September usually brings
further temporary improvement with
the fall busy season.
Two Industries Gain
The striking gain of the month
was in the clothing and textile indus
tries, where the fall season has be-
gun. Nearly 80 per cent of those un-
employed in July went back to work
in August. Smaller gains in the man
ufacturing and shipping industries
also provided jobs for many.
"In some trades, on the other hand,
unemployment is still on the increase.
In printing, unemployment has been
increasing since February, except for
one month, and has now reached the
unprecedented figure fo ID per cent
out of work. This is over three times
the number out in August, 1929. In
building, unemployment has increased
since June, and is now almost at the
February level, with 81 per cent out
of work. This also is unprecented
for summer months. In theatres the
midsummer dull season has thrown
many out temporarily.
Outlook Not Bright
AS whole, the report shows that
although the fall season is bringing
temporary relief in some industries,
in others the situation is far from i'm
proving. There has been no increase
in part time work and 19 per cent of
the membership are still on part time.
The report for cities shows unemploy-
ment increasing in 13, and improving
in only nine; two show no change
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-09-11

The average man is exactly like a
match. If he gets lit up he loses his
head.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-09-11
State Action Advocated
To Bar Child Employment

Washington, D. c. (ILNS)-Urging
that children be kept out of the labor
market and jobs reserved for adults,
President William Green, of the
American Federation of Labor, sug-
gested in a radio address over the
Columbia Broadcasting System that
state authorities require work permits
for children to be returned upon the
expiration of the work for which the
permits were issued. Another step
should be public demand that no
more work permits be issued to chill
dren during the unemployment emer-
gency, Mr.. Green said.
June brides should know that mari
tai music is only discords when play-
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-09-11
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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-09-11

June brides should know that mari
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-11
ALASKA NEWS

Just before the ice moved in the Cinema River above Fairbanks, a wolf attempted to cross from one bank to the other. The ice was so soft that the animal kept break ing through. It was seen by Roy w. Ferguson, manager of the In- dependent Lumber Company, who killed the animal with rifle.
 Nels G. Svedlund has purcI1as ed the sawmill at Seldovia that was owned by the late George Per ault The mill will not be oper- ated this year.
 Bernard Posse and Ruth Miller both of Ketchikan, were married there.
 Some chimneys and signs were blown down and some windows were broken at Cordova by wind that at times reached a velocity of between 55 and 50 miles an hour. At Chitina, high wind broke win dows in the bunkhouse of the Cop per River and Northwestern Rail- road and in the Chitina Hotel and blew the roof off Oscar Craig's house into Trout Lake.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-11
TWO AIRpL.ANES
 FLY IN SPITE OF FOG AND CL OIDS
Petersburg and Wrangell Manage to Make Hops
 to Nearby Places

Cloudy weather today curtailad activities of the seaplanes Peters burg and Wrangall of the Alaska Washington Airways, but never theless a few flights were made
 This morning both airships made hops over Mendenhall and Taku glaciers with passengers off the tourist steamship Dorothy Alexan- der. Views of the natural won ders were poor on account of haze and fog, and only few of the trips were made.
 This afternoon Major Malcolm Elliott and three other officials of the Alaska Road Commission were scheduled fer round-trip flights be- tween Juneau and HaineS and Skagway. The Major and his as sociates are going to Haines and Skagway in connection with road business.
 Yesterday, the Petersburg, Pilot Robert Ellis and Mechanic Brian Harland, made a round-trip flight between Juneau and Taku. Among the four passengers was M Ander- son of San Francisco, who ar rived here from Seattle Tuesday | Yesterday afternoon, the Wran- gell, Pilot Arscel c. Eckmann anc Mechanic A. R. Seaton, with fou, passengers that included MT. An derson and Dr. c. c. Council made a und-trip flight between Ju. neau and Lake Hasselberg. Int party caught between 150 and 2O( trout.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-11
MUSIC LOVERS
 TO HEAR GOOD RECITAL TONIGHT
Frances Tanner and Doro- thy Fisher Will Play in
 Elks' Hall

Musical levers are promised de- lightful entert ain meth at the violin and piano recital to be given this evening in Elks Hall by Miss Frances Tanner and Miss Dorothy Fisher.
 Since last fall, Miss Tanner has maintained studio in this city teaching the violin. On several oc- casions, she has played at public affairs and has won the adnira- ton of all who have heard her. Miss Fisher is in charge of in- strumental music in the Juneau public schools. She is an artist of unusual merit.
 A varied program of more than ordinary interest has been arrang- cd for this evening. The first number will be given at 8:3O o'clock sharp. The selections follow: l. Sonata No ..........B Beethoven
 Allegro
 Minuetto
 Allegro VlVace I2. Concerto G Minor Max Brucf
 Prelude
 Adagio
 Finale
 3. (a) Hymn to the Sun
 from "Le Goa d Or"
 .....-........-,......... Rimsky -KoraskoW
 (b) Spanish Dance .................
 ........s................... .Granados-K -Kriesler
 Co L. Amour de Moi
 17th Century Love Song
 (dD Capriccio-Valse ...,.......-.....
 ..............-.................-... WieniaWski 1. (a) Midnight Bells ...-......-...-.
 .....................--..He Herberger- -Kriesler
 (b) Elfin Dance Popper-Halir
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-11

 The pressure moderately low in Eastern Alaska al portions the Territory the North atey high British Columbia ling Sea- Showers fallen Northwest Alaska weather Morning than
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-11
U. DEPARTMENT OF AdR1oULruRE. WEATHER BUREAU
 The Weatller

O g Forecast for Juneau vicinity, Probably showers tonight Friday winds
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-13
TOBACCO CAPITAL VOTES
Old GOLD BEST
~e(lplep7 s':':'s eLieve Tor NOT PROVES IT

FIRST IN THE TASTE
OF HIS COUNTRYMEN
30. G. wins big plurality
vote in Ripley tGSte-teSt
made at Wa hineton
monument, Richmond.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-13
KILLS SELFAT
CRAVE OF WIFE
Woman'S Fate Revealed by
Dramatic Suicide.
BIZ United Press

By United Press
ELSBERRY. Mo, Feb. 13.-The
death Of Mrs. Clara Jones-whose
hidden grave was revealed dranat-
ically when her husband shot him.
self to death over the plot-was be-
ing investigated today by author
tiles who believed she might have
been murdered.
Two years ago, shortly after the
Jones family moved here from De-
troit the wife disappeared. Jones
reported she had gone to live with
relatives in Winamac, Ind.
Failure of her mother, Mrs. Ella
Cain, and a brother, Roy Cain of
Winamac, to hear from her aroused
suspicion. They began an investi-
CATION. Jones disappeared.
Recently he appeared at the home
of Mrs. Cain, who asked for infor-
nation concerning her daughter.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-13
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Jones said she had died and offered
to take her to the grave.
Thursday the Gains and Jones
drove to the farm near here. Jones
asked his relatives to wait in the
car and went to the farmhouse.
Another family was living there.
Jones gave boy a note to be de-
livered to the relatives.
Jones went to the storm cellar
while the boy delivered the note.
It read: MY body will be found
Immediately over Clara's grave.
The relatives heard a shot, ran to
the storm cellar and found Jones
dead.
Authorities found Mrs. Jones
body buried four feet under the
spot where Jones had killed himself.