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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1936-07-25
The Conflict In Steel
Cincinnati Enquirer


The great mass of citizens is not concerned with
the conflict impending in the steel industry except
as the common interest might be adversely affected
by violence or by the stoppage of production and
employment Their neutrality respecting the ques-
ton of unonizing the steel workers is based the
sound principle that neither the public the pub
lies government should actively seek to promote
prevent the organization of labor in unorganzed in
dustries.
There has been no actual threat of a strike or a
lockout of any sort. John Lewis and the Committee
for Industrial Organization insist that they will adhere
strictly legal and peaceable methods of seeking the
utilization of steel workers with their industrial union
movement They say further that they will not en-
courage strikes The employers in the steel industry
for their part contend that their workers will elect
to continue with company unions if not inundated
coerced by organizers sent in by the Committee
for Industrial Organization
If both groups adhere to their assurances the
way is open for test of strength within the bounds
of legality and orderly procedure. The government
Of Pennsylvania where the center of the dispute lies
has said it will provide relief for steeWorkers if they
dismissed from their jobs because of their joining
union. This is not unreasonable position since
the law of the country definitely provides against
dsmissals for membership nonmembership in any
labor organization.
If the organizing forces refrain from strikes and
intimidation, and if the employers refrain from lock-
outs and dismissas of union members, there is the
possibility of a showdown in terms of the actual
preferences of the bulk of workers in the steel industry
What they want they will have if the promises are
kept The duty of government consists in enforcing
the law The law protects workers in their right to
join labor organizations, and it protects workers from
the intimidation of union organizers or members.
also protects property and the right of employees
to continue at work 1t should be the object of gov
eminent state and Federal to enforce these principles
and to maintain honest neutrality with respect
the question at issue.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1936-07-25
20 YEARS AGO
From The Empire
July 25 1915

There had been no new develop
ments in the San Francisco bomb
explosion tragedy. 1t was report
ed that Governor Hiram johnson
in behalf of the state would au-
thorize a reward of $4,000 for APP
prehension and conviction of the
guilty parties.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1936-07-25
MODERN
ETIQUETTE
Ry Roberta Lee


@. Is it rude to speak or refer
to girl as "girlie?"
A. Yes; it is ill-bred to do so.
c.. Is it all right for letter of
courtesy to be brief?
A. Yes; a lengthy courtesy let
ter is not required.
@. Should the guests be pro-
vided with plates and napkins for
their canapes at cocktail party?
A. No; neither plates nor nap
kins are necessary, as canapes are
taken with the fingers and eaten
in one or two bites.
Lode and placer location notices
for sale at The Empire office.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1936-07-25

lldO OCCl1 llO llCW uCNGlOD-
ments in the San Francisco bomt
explosion tragedy. 1t was report
ed that Governor Hiram johnson
in behalf of the state would au-
thorize a reward of $4,000 for APP
prehension and conviction of the
guilty parties.
For asserting that the San Fran
cisco bomb incident was "a good
thing although it might have been
better" Osmund Jacobs, a we'll
known Pacific Coast anarchist was
arrested in Fresno, California.
The social event of the summer
season was to be the midsummer
dance to be given by the Elks in
their auditorium on August 3. The
various committees were at work
arranging unique program for the
occasion.
A picnic party had been enjoyed
at the old Indian village at Taku
the previous evening by Mr. and
Mrs. Willis E. Novel;, Mr. and Mrs.
Guy McNaughton, Miss Frances
Novel;, Master Everett NOVEL; and
Master James McNaughton and a
number of other Juneau residents.
According to dispatches from
Russia, General LinSingen, who had
been bearing the brunt of the Rus
sian attack at Volhynia had lost
$4,000 of the German soldiers.
The Webster pile driver had NOV
ed to Dupont to rebuild the dock
at that point. Eignty-six creosoted
piles had arrived from the south
some time before and we're to be
used in rebuilding the wharf.
The Elks of Juneau had scheduled
a diamond clash with their broth
ers across the channel to be played
two days hence at Treadwell.
Rev. j. ]. Crimont, who had been
in Juneau for several weeks, left
for Skagway on the City of Seattle.
Miss Madge Case, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. VIM. H. Case, had
left for Skagway on the City of Sc
attic. She planned to visit with
relatives in the latter city until the
middle Of August.
William A. Holzheimer, Vice
President of the Juneau Democrat
ic Club, had announced a meeting
of the organization and all other
interested Democrats in the club
rooms in the Goldstein building on
Saturday night
The work of pouring concrete
for the foundation of the HELEN.
thai Building had been started, and
the erection of the building was to
be rushed.
Weather: Maximum, rs; Mini
mum, 48; Clear.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1936-07-25

The Seattle Indians apparently have Portland to
thank for their position at the top of the Coast
League. The Oregonans have been doing things to
Oakland
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1936-07-25

Landon is to make big campaign swing into the
East next month, visiting Middesex, Pa, his birth
place, and Buffalo, says his manager, John Hamilton.
An honest man, leaving the rest of the East to Mr..
Roosevelt.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1936-07-25

~. S. battleships speeding to Spain,7 says a
headline Remember the Maine" may again be-
a fighting slogan.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1936-07-25
Fl A P P -
B I r T HI AY

The Empire extends congrdtulC
tons and best l0iSheS today, the
birthday anniversary, to the tollou
ing:
JULY rs.
Ralph B. Martin
John L. Mccormick
Cyril H. Seeds
Fred c. Endres
Charles Miller
Mrs. Alice Laughlin
John Bavard
Lewis Taylor
Ellen Sorri
JULY 26.
Mildred Hooker
E. S. CaShel
John KrugnesS
Hal Windsor
Beryl Marshall
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24
MILLINERY SHOP
 PROPRIETOR DIES
Mrs. Bessie s. Clark Sue.
 cumbs Today in St. /. , Mary's Hospital
lspecial to The pem,oera

NGRSEnBA " A W0 A@UhsAWotoV N
 Naugatuck, Nov. 24--Mrs. Bessie 8. clark. well known in fratsrnal circles here and who conducted millinery shop on Church street for a number of years, died suddenly this morning at St. Mary's hospital where she was removed yesterday after being taken III. Funeral har- arrangements are incomplete. :"
 Mrs. Clark, 62, was the wife of r. Alton Clark of New Haven road, She was unconsciolls when taken to the hospital and failed to regain con- sciousness. She was born ih Warren. Mass, but resided for 26 years in the borough. On September l4. 1925, she and her husband celebrated their silver wedding anniversary.
 She was an active member of the Congregational church, being president of the Ladies Aid society a member of Columbia Rebeca Lodge, LOOP, present worthy ma troil Of Evergreen chapter, a, Order of Eastern Star. past president of Evergreen Sewing circle, secretary of tho New Haven County Poultry club for Ave years, secretary of the poultry show. and leader of the lo- cal All club for four years.
 She is survived by two brothers, Ralph Smith Of Westport and Ray mond Smith of Chicago; and q niece and nephew.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24
|ICE BOX CAUSE
 OF CIVIL SUIT.
Milton Baron Asks $1,5OO From Affiliate of Fixture
 Company

Recovery for alleged excessive losses caused by a defective ice box is sought by Milton Baron in his suit which is being heard by Judge Miles J. McNiff in common pleas court today. Baron has brought suit against Samuel Silverman, an affil- fate of the Waterbury Store Fix ture O., for $500.
 Baron claims that while conduct ing meat and grocery store at the corner of South Main and Grand streets, November 2, 1892, he pur" chased an ice box from the defend. ant, which the latter guaranteed would satisfy his needs. Under the terms of the conditional sale, the defendant agreed to supply the tee box and all equipment for $l280.
 The plaintiff paid $40 cash, and further $lo0 when the box was delivered. Further payments were to be made monthly, for which the plaintiff signed 24 notes of $42 each. The equipment, according to the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24
Dismissal Of 12 Men Marks Beginning Of
 Reduction Locally
Several Foremen Working as NOn.Relief Employees
 Receiving Last Federal Check-New Regula. { tiOns to Be Posted Shortly

Another view of the situation, as- suming that the curtailment will eventually reach the relief ranks of the WpA, is the fact that Q great number of persons employed as such in Waterbury are over fifty years of age and not eligible as skilled employees. These persons will doubtlessly find 1t difficult to land jobs in factories and If they fail to find other permanent employment they will all be back on the files of the department of welfare again.
 The present picture presents com- plications. It ail seemc to depend on the extent of the upswing in indus try here. If the men cannot be tak- en care of in that respect they will be right back where they started some five years ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24
John H. GOss Gives Inter esting Statement on Elm.
 ployment Situation

Life for factory workers actually does not end at % years of age, John H. 0oss, vice-president of the Connecticut Manufacturer as- sociation and vice-president and general superintendent of the Sco- vill Manufc curing company, de- clared today. In an interview with the Democrat, MT. Goss asserted that the average age of help hired during the past year has been 44 years while normally the age would be S6 or S7 years.
 Mir. 0oss was queried by the Democrat in response to c report that employers of labor are giving the preference tU younger men and women and are excluding those % years or over and turning down those showing gray hair at the temples. He was also interviewed because of the plea of President Franklin D. Roosevelt that men of %, or over be given all the consid- eration possible by employers.
 Not Forgotten
 During the depression, MT. 0oss pointed out today, the older men were given the preference and the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24

Latest developmenk In what ap- pears to be an inevitble curtailment of the WpA throughout the state points to the elimination of district offices as the next move towards cutting down the personnel. It is apparent that stress is going to be placed primarily on curtailInent oi persons engaged in the clerical de- partments.
 Such Q move will have no in,med- fate effect on Waterbury, for there is no office here, but the general idea of cutting down seems to iin- press the mind of the average rec lief worker here that the pruning process, 50 to speak, will eventually reach the reflex division of the WPA.
 StafRs Reduced
 As c matter of record, 1t has been evident that the WPA rolls have been slowly reduced for the past year and the present improvement in employment conditions seems tc have speeded up the nationwide RAVBkWuh VI otOWV AVAuOAAb tAtG number of people employed as WPA workers.
 In connection with the dismissal of some twelve men here, which goes Into effect tomorrow when pay checks will be given out, the local men in charge of construction pro- jects have been faced with the problem of doubling up on projects The men who received notice of dis- nnissal were, for the most part, fore- men listed as non.relief employees and when the new work period be- gins their places will have to be taken by men listed as relief cases The sudden removal of several forernen has thrown the local are rangement temporarily out of gear It is expected, however, that Q sat- isfactory set-up will be planned to take care of the situation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24
lArrnistice Day

Reports of various 'chairme1 Of the local Armistice day comniit- tees ~'ere accepted at @ meeting held last night at the American Legion home on Holmes avenue. Robert Birt, general chairman of the committee presided at the meeting and the following reports of heads of committees were re- ceiyed.
 Parade committee, Peter Costi- gan; honor roll committee, Rob- srt Mclaughlin; music committee '. Lester Plat; ways and means committee, William Dillon: proc- lamatioa committee, Victoria Lei- breich; publicity, committee, Wal lave lnglis; Gold Star Mothers committee, Helen Brophy; finance committee, Frederick Rowe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24
Wilsor, Post

Mmbers of the William Wilson Post, of the local American Legion. will attend the installation cere- monies of the Paul Buckner Post in NewHaven this evening. Auxi- liary members. of the New Haven Post will also be installed. It is expected tlhat some local members will be present at the installation ceremonies of Florio Post. Italian American Veterans, which will also take place this evening at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24
LIFE DOES NOT 'END" AT 40!
Admits Young Man Obtains Preference in Industrial
 Set.Up of Today

not forgotten. They were placed on a retirement wage" with the result that at the present time the pension account of the Scovill Manufacturing company, alone, is 4l6O, 900 annually, approximately. I'M. Goss stated that othe. manu- facturing concerns did the same for the older help.
 No RefusaIs
 'aThere is no concerted move not to hire men 70 years of age or cver," declared MT. Qoss this morning. we don't turn down over 70 whether they are skilled or non skilled as long as there is a place for them. Of course younger men are more active and they are given the places that the older men could not i'll. I don't call 40 years of age old but any menuiac- turing concern must take into consideration the cycle of years. When a younger man Is hired he will not become superannuated as soon as Q man more advanced in age. Most concerns attempt to follow Q program of hiring that will keep the ages properly balanced" "
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24
New Dramatic School
 Starts Class Work
Faculty Impressed By Evidence of Excellent Talent
 Here-Registration Nearing Completion

ceeded those interested in voice and dancing. However, we have already unearthed two or three excellent voices among our pupils. I am sure that in @ very short time Waterbury will have 6 number of new stars making good in the theaters and concert halls of the country"
 Miss Margaret Powers, studio di- rector of the Waterbury branch of the New England School of Dra- matic Art, pointed out that although the course in the curriculum are professional courses there are many courses in cultural background. Art of Speaking
 "There are many people who are interested in improving their speech, their speaking voice and their dic- ton as an aid in their positions" said Miss Powers. Tt is just as necessary for a salesman, a police- man or any person who comes in contact with the public to speak perfect English as 1t is for the pro- fessional actor or actress. These peo- pie can only make fieeting impress sion on the people they come in con- tact with and if they speak slovenly English or speak in badly pitched voice the impression is sure to be @ bad one and might even result in the los of Q sale. Therefore feel that 1t is absolutely necessary for people in all walks of life who come In contact with other people during the course of their business day to learn the correct usage of their language. That is why we have planned the course of the New Eng land School of Dramatic Art to ac- commodate not only the would be professional actor and actress, the concert singer and the concert pianist but also those people who al- though thely have no great interest fin going into the theater do have an interest in making the best of their language"
 Although classes nave already started at the school, 1t was an. nounced that new registrants would lose none of the instruction by reg istering this week. The school which is located at Prospect and Grove streets will be open all this week from 0 Q. m. to 10 D. m. for registration. At this. time all new pupils will be able to meet the die rectors and faculty and discuss their talents and desires with them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24
British Veterans

The weekly meeting of Lord Kitchner post, British War Veter- ans, has been moved up from Thursday evening to tonight and Matt Price will address the inem- bers on the subject of keeping flt at tonight's session in the post rooms on Bank street.
 The meeting this evening Will start ct 7:3o o'clock. The talk will be given following the business session, 2 W"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24
GEORGE BRODEUR
 SEEKS $lO,0OO
City Among Defendants in Civil Action Started
 Today,

The City of Waterbury, Roland II. Camp, Orton Camp, and Edith and Iilda M. Camp are named de- fendants in a $i0,000 civil action brought today in common pleas court today by George F. Brodeur.
 Brodeur claims he suffered injur- les as result of Q fall which was allegedly caused by a defective and unsafe trap door on the sidewalk in front of Liggett's Drug store on North Main street. The plaintiff says he was walking there at'6:45 a. m. November II, 1885 when he fell, and suffered permanent injur- les. He alleges the trap door was smooth and slippery and dangerous to walk on,
 The city is named defendant be- cause the plaintiff says it is rec sponsible for the maintenance of sidewalks safe to pedestrians. The latter defendants are owners of the property where the trapdoor is lo- cated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24

WATR on Friday afternoon, No- vember 27. The program will be broadcast from BOO to 2:l5 o'clock.
 Every two weeks . speaker will be presented over station WATR at this time, 1t was announced to- day by Miss Jane Meyer. of Wa terbury, who Is chairman of the state radio department of the V. F. w. auxiliary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24
ROTARIANS VIEW
 WORDEN FACTORY

Az guests of Merle Young, many members of the local Rotary Cluk temporarily forsook the main din. ing room of the Elton today where they hold their weekly luncheon metings, and visited the plant of R r. Worden and Sons ct i62 Cherr, street.
 Luncheon was served at the plant at i2:i6 o'clock, after which thu group of Rotarians made Q tour oi the milk processing and ice cream manufacturing plant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24
Extra Dividend For
 Diamond Ginger Ale
$S A Share Declared By Popular Firm Establishes
 Precedent-Liberal Bonuses Paid

The Diamond Ginger Ale Com pany, Inc, of Waterbury has de- clared m extra dividend of S6 per share on stock in the corporation. Announcement of the dividend was made today by Daniel J. Leary, president and treasurer of the con: cern. This payment Is in addi- ton to the regular quarterly divi. dend of SIPS.
 Throughout the depression the Diamond Ginger Ale corporation has had an uninterrupted dividend payment record. The uninterrupted period runs back to 1927, in fact, In 1885, in addition to the regular $6 annual dividend, there were two extra dividends of 30 cents each, making total turn.back to stockholders for the year of % per share.
 This years extra payment shat. ters ell records of the concern, how ever. With the $6 extra dividend announced today stockholders will have received $i0 per share for the year of io36. In addition to the liberal dividend policy, tho concern has also maintained Q liberal att. tude in payments to employees During the past two years liberal bonuses in addition to regular wages have been paid all employees of the corporation. The Diamond Ginger Ale cori- pany Is not only well known every where in Connecticut as . manu- sacturer of ginger ale and . qual- ity line of soft drinks but also as Q prominent distributor of high grade liquors.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24

Glasses started auspiciously at the Waterbury unit of the New England School of Dramatic Art yesterday. Many pupils started their courses as the first step to possible dramatic opportunities. The first week of registration brought many residents of Waterbury into the school for 8 dramatic ability test. According to the faculty of the New England School of Dramatic Art, many of the people who came in and took the dramatic abilities test showed definite promise of bringing honor to the city of Waterbury.
 J. A. Hatalay, managing director of the New England Schools of Dra- matic Art, said that in spite of the record enrolment classes were still open for pupils. Registration will continue al lthis week at the Wa terbury branch of the school at Prospect and Grove streets" MT. Hatalay said.
 We will continue looking for new students who show promise in the town of Waterbury. So far students interested in dramatics have ex-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24
Local WPA Staff Reorganizing to Effect Curtaiment

plaintiff failed to meet the require ments set forth, and on several oc- casions large quantities of meats spoiled due to faulty operation. Fin- ally he had the defendant remove the box entirely.
 Baron says he has paid the sum of $500 towards the box and obli-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24
Behind The Lines
Wadhans' Relief

Mrs. Margaret Cooper, president of the Wadhai,as Relief Corps, announced at last nights meeting that the election of officers for the coming year would take place at the next meeting on December !. Plans have been made for . rummage sale which will take place some day next week. At the meeting last night the members of the corps also voted to accept the invitation of Florlo post, Ial- ian. American veterans, to attend installation. of officers this eve. ming.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24
the v. r. W. rooms.

the V. r. w. rooms.
 Members of the Post and of the community who seek information in regard to the Social Security Act are advised to get in touch with past adjudant, J. 0. Hazel of 30 Bishop street. He will be at home any evening after 500 o'clock and will give assistance in connec- ton with the matter to the best of his ability. Members of the post have also been asked to bring discharge to the adjutant. They will be rechecked and immediate ly returned to their respective owners.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24
Legion

The executive cOmmiette or Corp. Coyle post will meet this evening at 8 o'clock at the Legion Home on Holmes avenue. Reports on membership, the recent observ- ance of Armistice day and plans for entertainment activities will be the chief feature. A full at. tendance of the various post chair men is requested by Commander Michael J. Galullo. t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24
Canadian Legion

One candidate was initiated, two applications were received and arrangements for the joint in- stallatlon of officers of the local post of the Canadian Legion were discussed at . meeting of the post held last night in the veter- ans of Foreign Wars hall. The first organization meeting of the auxiliary also took place last eve- ming at the social rooms in tho V. F. W. hall. The election of offi- cers will take place on Monday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24

gated himself to the extent of eo5o more. He seeks to have this cbllga~ ton cancelled. and also claim ei.bDo damages for losses sustained, Tic plaintiff is represented by Attorney John T. MonzaFi, with Attorney M, K. Lawlor defending.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24
CLOSET FIRE

Three companies of hremen were called this morning to quell closet Are in q building Rt "a Bishop street. The interior was somewhat damaged. Frank W. Hodson Is the owner of the property.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24
VIE. w.

Sponsored by the local Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary. state Commander John Breen will be the guest speaker over station