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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-06-09
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HAMILTON LABOR UNIONS


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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-06-09

Q.-What did Samuel Gompers say
about the principle of voluntary
action?
AT the last American Fedora
tlon of Labof convention at which he
presided, at Ell Paso in 1924. Com
pers said: 81 want to urge devotion
to the fundamentals of human liberty
the principles of voluntarism. No
lasting good has ever come from COM
pulsion. If we seek to force, we but
tear apart that which, united, is in
vincible."
Q.-Will the International Broth
erhood of Electrical Workers hold a
convention this year?
A.-No. The union recently voted
3 to ] to postpone the convention
until 1885. The vote for postponing
the convention was taken on the rec
ommendation of the unions executive
council.
Q.-Did Ed Wynn take leading
part in forming the Actors Equity
Association?
A.-Wynn was one of the original
Actors Equity members, leading in
the fight to establish the organization
and was blacklisted by the theatrical
managers for his activity.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-06-09

Courage is a virtue that the young
cannot spare; to lose it is to grow old
before the time; it is better to make
a thousand misakes and suffer thou.
sand reverses than to run away from
battle. Henry Van Dyke.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-06-09
NIGHT WORK FOR FAC
TORY WOMEN SANCTIONED
BY NEW HAMPSHIRE

Concord, N. H.-The labor commit
tee of the house of representatives
reported unfavorably on the bill pro-
hibiting night work by women in tex
tile mills and shoe factories. The
house of representatives adopted the
committee report.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-06-09
SHOE WORKERS WIN STRIKE

Lowell, Mass. - Fifteen hundred
shoe workers on strike in four fac
tories here for seven weeks won
10 per cent increase in wages.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-06-09
PAY INCREASE GIVEN COTTON
MILL STRIKERS IN MOBILE, ALA

Mobile, Ala.-The striking employees
of the Cotton Mill Products Co. here
went back to work with 10 per cent
wage increase.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-06-09

When you bury animosity, don't set
up headstone over it's grave
Emerson.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-06-09
LaborQueriies

Questions and Answers on La
bor: What 1t Has Done; Where
II Stands on Problems of the
Day; Its Aim and Program;
Who's Who in the Ranks of
the Organized ToiIers, etc, etc.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-06-09

Words are the voice Of the heart.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-06-09

L. poua
HAMILTON BUSINESS AGENTS
Electrical Workers
hlolders Calvin, w.
Carpenters Chas Chapen, All Williams M
MIX Ice Cream Drivers Helpers
Painters A.
Fauefn SakerA """" Robt Service, East Ave
Flasterers ~ ." ~.",""W William Utrecht, Ave-
Plumbers - Charles L. H 904
Stage Hands Movie Johnson Monument Ave
MIDDLETOWN BUSINESS AGENTS
Painters "A. w Stout, 60S Waite C. Hall
MOVE operators - Ben H. Francis, 119
stage Hands Harry Keiser, Sutphn
electrical workers Marion Cummn ST.. Hamilton
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-25

The drive for new pledges for Waterbury's Mutual Aid UncmpIoy- ment Fund swung along at an en- couraging clip today. Supporters of the fund since it's origin were signing up by the hundreds in local factories, city departments. busi- ness houses, etc, while scores Of new pledges were being reported to Charles J. Allen, drive chairman. A large number of new pledges were reported from employees of the Southern New England Teie- phony Company and Chairman AL len took occasion this morning to heap great credit on the shoulders of Thomas Kelley, the pany's local wire chief, who Is directing the drive among telephone em- ployes. MT Kelley is out after 100 per cent enrolment and judging from the new pledges and the re- suits he has produced so far be- Iieve he will get it," said Mir Allen.
 Frank Bailey, claim agent for the Connecticut Company, who Is handling the drive among the efn- ployes of that utilities company and Thomas Flanagan, supervisor or welfare for the Connecticut Light and Power Company, who Is In charge of pledges for his company also were praised by MT Allen. who expressed the belief that Water bury's utilities companies will dis
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-25
Dog Owners" ATTENTION

The Statutes of Connecticut pro- vide that every owner or keeper Of q dog of the age of six months or over shall. on or before the first day of May, in each year. procure from the Town Clerk a license for said dog, and should any owner or keeper of a dog of the age of six months or over. neglect to procure Q license for said dog, on or before the first day of May, he shall pay to the Town Clerk, one dollar, in addition to the regular fee, which Is
 Female Dog. ten dollars and twenty-five cents f$10.25)
 Male Or Spayed Female Dog. two dollars t$2.00)
 The Town Clerk has no option in the matter. but is compelled to collect the one dollar extra for fall ure to procure the license on or before May 1st
 The Town Clerks office will be open evenings to eight o'clock April 2sth. 29th, and May 1st. in- elusive, for the benefit of those who are unable to register during regular office hours.
 DORA A. EGAN,
 Town Clerk. Waterbury, Conn. April goth, 1883. l-2b-Z7-ZO-J
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-25
Mutual Aid Pledges
 Are Coming In Fast
Public Utilities Show Way in Promising Donations
 Clubs to Be POlIed This Week

play a perfect enrolment at the drives completion.
 MT Allen spent much of his time yesterday contacting clubs and To- cal fraternal organizations with considerable results. The Water bury club this morning reported q 100 per cent enrolment as did the Waterbury Country club. Much is also expected from the Waterbury Lodge of Elks, the Fraternal order of Eagles. the Loyal Order of Moose and other organizations
 An urgent plea for pledge from everybody who is working CT in position financially to help his EeIghbor was made by MT Allen today. Never since the depression started have go many Waterbury persons been in dire need of help, he pointed out. More people are applying for work and relief daily and everybody's pledge Is absolute ly necesbary he stated to insure food for these people. Nobody in Waterbury has yet gone hungry and with the depression on its last legs 1t cannot happen now, he said All that is needed now to tide Wat erbury ovorand to continue the grand work of Waterbury's Mutual Aid Fund is for everybody in Wat erbury over and to continue the "Sign your pledge at once" says Mir Allen, land enjoy the comfort
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-25
The MascOlO
 Reception
Committee Will Meet To- night in Office of At-
 tOrney PaIOmba

Final arrangements for the tcsti- monial dinner to be rendered At- torney Edward Mascolo at Waverly Inn Thursday evening will be made at q meeting of the committee at the office of Attorney Frederick W. Palomba, general chairman, this evening. Among the plans to be stressed will be notification to all those having tickets to be at the Inn before o'clock because Rocco Diorlo, proprietor of the Cheshire inn, has announced that supper Will be served at that hour.
 Another matter to be discussed will be tho suggestion that those who have tickets to call Wayerly Inn, telephone Cheshire 70, for reservations. It was reported to- day that practically all of tine 500 tickets issued for the event have been sold. It is expected that Attorney Palomba will be toast master.
 Among the latest acceptances to be received are those of Compensa : sation Commissioner Frederic M. Williams and Controller Daniel J. Leary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-25
Chairman of General Committee LOCAL BOYS OFF
 FOR NEW HAVEN
Will Be Examined for Positions in the
 Forestry Work
MADE TRIP IN TRUCK

Eighteen Waterbury boys constl- tuted the delcgatoin which left from Field street at l o'clock this afternoon for New Haven where they will be examined before being placed in forestry service.
 Six or seven of the party were on hand at II o'clock waiting word to hop In the truck and start on the first leg e their journey.
 Those wh6 /cre in the party in- cluded: Roland Tourangeau of f 10 River street, Thomas Hurley of 2j0 Bank street, Frank Sortino of 274 Walnut street, Charles Marchanz of 50 Grown street, Leo Bione of 20 1-2 Union street. Edward Neult of 3S2 Mill street, Richard II. IAwlor, 72 South street, Bronis Me- lesky of GO Hewey street, Lawrence Wright of 261 Bradley avenue, John Ginikhus of no Congress ave- nuc, Frank Lombardo of 33 Lafay- cite street, Nick Sullivan of 225 Citizens avenue, Joseph Strahaus- kas of A Riverside street, Louis Raimo Of 1888 North Main street, Angelo Sgrillo of 334 North Leon ard street, John J. Foley of 40 North Main and Edward II. Byron of G3 Union street
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-25

The application of Attorney Jos eph C. GuiIfoile for reinstatement as a practicing attorney will be heard by Judge John Richards Booth at the short calendar session of the superior court on Friday. The matter was continued last De- cember by Judge Alfred C. Baid- win who suggested that the peti- tioner wait at least two or three months before bringing this appii- cation.
 Attorney GuilfoIle was suspend ed in 1929. He brought an applica- ton in the same year but Judge Booth who was then presiding here dismissed the complaint on the grounds that 1t was brought pre- maturely.
 The second application was heard in December by Judge Baldwin. Judge Baldwin in his decision pointed out that while the petition CT had lived an exemplary life since
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-25
Reinstatement Plea
 To Be Heard Friday
Attorney Joseph GuilfOile Seeks to Practice Again.
 Judge Booth to Conduct Hearing

the court action. most of it was spent fin cities other than Water bury and that 1t seemed only fair to have the petitioner remain in Waterbury for at least a couple of months before bringing hie next application. It Is expected that Att torney William F.. Thoms and Att torney Francis P. Guilfoile will ap- pear for the petitioner. Attorney Patrick Healey and Attorney LAW renee l.. Lewis will appear for ths Bar association.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-25
POPULAR LOCAL | WOMAN IS DEAD
Thirza Alice MaCKerra- cher Passed Away at
 Waterbury Hospital
FUNERAL THURSDAY

Thirza Alice MacKerracher, sls- ter of Robert F. Platt. vice-presi- dent of the West Side Savings bank and widow of James F. MacKer- racher, died this morning at the Waterbury hospital following a brief illness.
 She was born fin ThomastOn. No vember 30, 1877, the daughter of Ammon and Elizabeth Smith Platt. She was q member of the Second Congregational church, Naomi chapter of the Eastern Star. Wa terbury Womcn's club and a former member of Bunker Hill church.
 She is survived by her mother, Mrs Elizabeth Smith Platt; two sons, Kenneth of this city and Lieutenant Robert A. of the United States navy, q daughter. Mrs James Rogers Shields of New York city; two brothers, Robert l.. and Char les A. Platt of this city; three sis ters, Mrs James Smith and Miss Sarah Platt of this city, and Mrs Charles Gladden. of New Britain, and three grandchildren.
 Funeral services will be conduct ed Thursday afternoon at the AL
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-25
NEW PEACE STAMPS GO ON SALE IN WATERBURY TODAYP
q Commemorative Was First Offered At
 Newburgh, April 19
Is of Three Cent Denomination -WashingtOn's f1ead- quarters, Still Standing, Are Depicted on Stamp Observance of Peace Proclamation in l7S3

The new stamp is of 2 cent denomination printed in purple ink. It shows Washington's headquar- ters at Newburgh with flag flying from the stan and depicts the surs rounding mountains and river. At the top Is the words "U. s. Post age"
 The stamp was first placed on sale at the post office in Newburgh. N. r., last Wednesday and at the Philatelic Agency in Washington. D. C., the following day. It was put on sale at other post offices throughout the country as soon as distribution was made by Postmas- ter General Farley.
 There were 50,000. 900 Of the new stamps printed for use of post masters.
 The Hasbrouck house at New burgh which Washington occupied as his headquarters and which is still standing. is among the most cherished and famous Revolution ary shrlnes. Washington occupied the home from April 1, 1782, to August 19, 17s3.
 It was from this house that he wrote his famous letters of advice to the governors of the state, and also his reply to Col. Nicola dis daining the offer of a crown.
 The headquarters are often re- ferred to both as the first White House and the Cradle of the Re- public. Here on April 19, 1783, Washington issued the formal proclamation of peace with the British and many of the Conti- mental troops were disbanded.
 Martha Washington spent Gon- siderable time here and helped re- cclve distinguished guests and en- tertain generals and their wives. The headquarters and surrounding park are owned by the state of New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-25

the plant. He acted daZed' HE face was covered with blood and senkus failed to reconize him. He led him to his own room in the factory and left him alone to teie- phone to the police. When the officers arrived MT Wldman Was about in another section of the plant. wandering about.
 At the hospital doctors marVeled at MT Widman's escape from in' stantaneous death. He was con- scious when admitted to the hos pitaI, but became unconscious early morning and died at 12:45 o'clock this noon.
 MT Widman's absence from home and office was attributed to busi- ness reasons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-25
$25, ,000 Action
 Starts To-day
Plaintiff Seeks Damages for Injuries Received in
 Crash at Street Intersection

It is alleged that the plaintiff suffered a concussion of the brain which developed into a. condition that caused paralysis of the plain tiT's face and neck on the right side, He further charges his vls- ion and hearing has been affected.
 Attorney Clayton l.. Klein, who Is appearing with Attorney Will liam r. Werthelmer for the plain tiff, Is making his first appearance in court in six months. He has been laid up with illness. The firm of O'Keefe & French of New Ha- ven represent the defendant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-25
'CIPRIANO DIRECTS
 CHURCH MINISTRIES
Our Lady of LOurdes Sponsors First An-
 nual Event
MANY STARS ON BILL

Kings of minstrelsy will reign at Buckingham hall tomorrow night when the first annual minstrel and dance of the Mems Sodality of Our Lady of Lourdes church is pre- sented under the direction of Louis Cipriano. Some of the city's best entertainers are included in the program which will have many novelties.
 Anthony J. Masone, president of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-25
Conference at
 St Johns Church

On Thursday evening. Rt Rev F. c. Budlopg, bishop coadjutor Of the Episcopal diocese of Connecti- cut. will speak at the conference of the division on religious educa : tion, which will be held at St Johns church. Supper will be served at 6:3O o'clock by the Mothers guild of St Johns church. A worship service at 2 o'clock will bring the conference to a close.
 Among the other speakers to be heard are Miss Helen F. Stevens of Hartford, Rev Dr Frank F. Ger man of MiddIetown and Mrs Fred erick LorenZen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-25
InterlOcutOr

the sodality, will preside as inter Iocutor. He will have some humor- ous moments with the comical end men who are Eddie Blancardi, Felix Guarini, Steve Ferucci and Patsy Cirriello.
 Steve will also lead the famous Hill-Billy band of Nicholas Damico, Carmen Damico, Tony Morroytto and Dan ZibeIlo. All are to be ar rayed in appropriate costume. Among the soloists are Miss Viola Masone. Waterbury's Ruth Biting. George Coppolo and Will Ham Carbon. Joe DiPietro's Coun- try club orchestra will supply the music for dancing after the show. Charles Muccini is chairman of the entertainment committee in charge Of the event. He will be assisted by Theodore Santoro. Thomas Cop polo, Joseph PiaZZo. Vincent Tol- lctti and James Bianco.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-25
Bremen Called To
 Railroad Hill Street

Two companies of fire apparatus were sent to Railroad Hill street this morning about 1923 o'clock to extinguish fire. which practi- calIy destroyed a shack in which d supply of rags and junk was stored. The two companies re- mained on the scene 10 protect ad- joining buildings from the shower of sparks, which resulted from the fire
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-25

Postmaster Albert N. colgroye thls morning was recipient of a supply of the Newburgh stamps which were put on sale today at all windows. The stamp commemor- ates the 150th anniversary of the Issuance of the Proclamation of Peace, at Newburgh. \. Y., April 1g. 17S3.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-25

Trial Of the $25,000 civil action of Albert Guhring of this city against Phillip Gumpper of Water bury was started In the superior court this morning. The jury that will hear the issues together with Judge John Richards Booth was being impanaled at press hour.
 The action is based on alleged permanent injuries the plalntin re- ceived when the car he was driv- ing was in collision with the de- fendant's car at the intersection of Grove and Prospect streets May 28. 1892.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-25

derson funeral home, 70 Central avenue. time to. be announced la ter. Rev Moses E. Lowell of the Second Congregational church and Rev W. Moreton owen of the Bunker Hill church will ofiiciate. Intermcnt will he in Riverside cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow evening form 2 to 9 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-25

Los Angeles, April 25.--(UP)- The $9,700 suit filed against Tom Mix, cowboy screen actor, by pr Gurn Stout for alleged failure to pay professional charges, was un- der submission in superior court indaN
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-25

fContinued from Page D session of the police. was found lodged near his left temple. hay ing almost pentrated his head. Members of his family and fellow workmen are unable to explain his actions.
 The gun used in the suicide con- tained only one cartridge. An ex- tra bullett was found with MT Widman's hat on a desk. klemens Scnkus, the night watchman. dis covered MT Wilman as he Was standing in one of the rooms of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-25

of knowing that you are helping your fellow-man in his greatest need"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-25

The new Chinese mint at Shang- hal is equipped throughout with American machinery and appara- tuY
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-25
Supt of Local
 Factory Is Suicide

tContlnued from Page D
Imperial Valley press., 1933-07-20

Evan T. Hewes, Imperial Irriga-
ton district director. was back in
Ell Centro today with most en-
couraging report of tour of the
state made by a group of district
directors and officials for the pur-
pose of contracting individuals, or
ganizations and governmental bod
les concerning matters of great i'm
portance to this section.
legislators in Sacramento We're
interviewed, Hewes said, concern
ing bill designed to bring relief
to district assessment payers which
was vetoed by Governor James
Rolph, Jr. Hewes expressed HIM
self as being confident that either
the vetoed bill would be passed by
the legislature over the governor s
veto or another equally as salts
factory would be substituted and
passed.
One of the most important OBJ
jects of the group was a visit to
Southern Pacific officials concern
ing flooding easements in the Sal
ton sea area. Hewes said progress
in this matter was well on its way
and the reception they received was
most encouraging Nothing was
completed, he said, but good start
in negotiations was made.
GAS soon as the government
completes its survey of this sec
ton, l feel certain favorable re-
port will be made regarding federal
farm loans for ranchers of this
section,'' Hewes said.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-07-20
SPAIN FREES
TWO YANKEES

PALMA, Mallorca, July 20. ,U.P)-
Mrs. Clinton B. Lockwood Of
Springfield, Mass, and Rutherford
Fullerton of Columbus, Ohio, two
of the five Americans held in jail
here as a result of a row with a
civil guard, were, released on bail
today.
Claude I. Dawson, United States
consul general at Barcelona, saw
the prisoners in Jail this morning.
Washington instructed Dawson to
stay here until he got results.
Dawson hopes to obtain a reduc-
ton in the bail demanded, so that
the remaining prisoners may be re-
leased as soon as possible.
MADRID, July 20. tU.P}-Premier
and War Minister Manuel Azana
informed Claude G. Bowers, United
States ambassador, today that he
had authorized the release on bail
of the five Americans imprisoned on
the Island of Mallorca.
Embassy attaches said Azana I'D
not report the amount of bail re-
quired, nor whether the Americans
will ever be brought to trial.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-07-20
BY ii. o. THOMPSON
United Press Staff Correspondent

Copyright, 1893, by United Press
WASHINGTON, July 20. - The
national recovery administration
plan for a voluntary and blanket
agreement of employers to raise
wages and shorten working hours
is aimed particularly at increasing
the purchasing power of the white
collar" classes, the United Press
learned today.
Administrator Hugh S. Johnson
has put the plan into virtual final
form. It's announcement awaits
only the formal approval of Presi-
dent Roosevelt. johnson said he
expected to place it before the
President today or tomorrow.
Details of the program were
closely guarded, but the United
Press learned that it proposes:
/. A maximum work week of 35
hours, with exemptions where in
justices would be done, throughout
industry. There would be mini
mum wage of 40 cents an hour for
unskilled workers except in indus
tries which were paying less than
that in 1929.
2. A maximum work week OF 40
hours for office workers-the white
collar" classes-with a minimum
wage of SIS week.
8. That the effective date be set
about three weeks ahead, possibly
August IA.
4. That the provisions be accept