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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1937-06-25
Order Barring Union
Label Reversed

Washington, d. G. (ILNS)- Vigor-
Gus action by the union label trades
department of the American Fedora
tion of Labor brought reversal of an
order by federal alcohol administra
ton officials barring use Of the union
label on beer, ale and whiskey bot
ties.
The order, issued by Chairman
Alexander, of the FAA, aroused a
storm Of protest in labor circles. Re-
versal Of the order settles the issue,
except for agreement by the labor
trades department and the FAA on
a uniform size of label on the trade
brand.
Barring of the union label by the
FAA was threat to union labels
generally, since the federal trade COM
mission and other federal bureaus
might begin to regulate or restrict
the label on food and other products.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1937-06-25
STREET RAILWAY
And Bus Workers Win
Higher Pay

Street car men, members of Divi-
sion No. 758, Amalgamated Associa-
ton of Street and Electric Railway
Employees in Tacoma, Wash, have Sc
cured increases in wages of 71a per
cent for those in the higher brackets
and straight 5 cents an hour for
those who are lower paid, bringing
the basic minimum wage to 70 cents
an hour for platform men, in a new
agreement signed with the Tacoma
Railway and Power Company
An arbitration decision carrying
substantial wage increases has been
won by Division 26 of the Amalga-
mated Association of Street and
Electric Railway Employees in its con-
troversy with the Eastern Michigan
Motor Bus Company of Detroit, Mich
igan. The three-man arbitration
board granted a five-cent icnrease in
back pay and substantial advances in
future wage rates. The wage in
creases are: Five cents per hour from
December /, 1886, to February 28,
1897, taking care of the back pay.
From March / to June 30, the in
crease will be 10 cents an hour, and
from July / to November 30, Is cents
an hour.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1937-06-25
SEATTLE MAYOR
Boosts Union Goods, Pro-
claims Union Label Week

Seattle, Wash. (ILNS)-Sale of
union label goods and services was
given big boost by an intensive
label campaign waged from June
to II, which was designated Union
Label Week in proclamation of
Mayor John F. Dore, staunch sup
porter of union labor. In his pro-
clamation, Mayor Dore said:
IF the members of organized labor
and their families would buy only
merchandise bearing the union label,
the detectives of organized labor
would soon be obtained.
Il never did understand how the
families of union workers who are
being paid union wages, could con-
slider it consistent to trade in stores
that are paying low wages, working
their employees long hours and main
tanning unsatisfactory working con-
ditions. If every dollar of union
wages boycotted such non-union
shops, the fight for union labor would
soon be won.
''The dollar of the union worker is
the most effective weapon that he has.
Too often he has failed to recognize
the fact and consequently has failed
to efficiently use this great weapon"
Appreciation for Mayor Dore's
support was voiced in a telegram
sent to him by !. NJ. Ornburn, secre-
tary-treasurer of the union label
trades department, American Feder-
alton of Labor "Organized labor of
Seattle is to be congratulated upon
having a mayor with such fore
sighted and progressive spirit" Sec
retary Ornburn said, aiding that the
A. F. of L. appreciated Dore's CO
operation with Seattle labor and the
Seattle Union Card and Label League.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1937-06-25
Police Shown Firing Without Warning Marching
Republic Steel Workers, Charging Fleeing Men and
Women, Clubbing Many in Outburst of Savagery--
Railroad Men and CIO Form United Front in Bethe-
hem Plant Walkout.

Washington, D. c. (ILNS)-Two
matters of tremendous Importance
feature the steel strike news: The
senate civil liberties committee has
cot hold of film of the Memorial
Day massacre in South Chicago near
the Republic steel plant; and two
railroad brotherhoods and the CIO
have formed triple alliance to deal
with the Bethlehem Steel Corporation
at JohnstoWn, Pennsylvania.
The film was taken on the ground
by the Paramount Company, was
kept out of their weekly news reel
on the ground that it would "incite
further violence" was discovered by
reporters of the st. Louis Post-Dis-
patch, and was shown privately to
Senators La Toilette and Thomas, of
the senate civil liberties committee,
and the new men who discovered its
existence.
The film shows the police firing
suddenly and without warning into
the marchers carrying American flags.
1t shows the police charging the un-
armed crowd, already in fight, and
clubbing mercilessly those whom they
could overtake. 1t shows few march
ers and spectators caught between two
lines of police, and dubbed, some of
them dubbed to death. 1t shows a
girl, not more than five feet tall, club
bed from behind by a husky policeman,
and shows her again being thrust
into patrol wagon with the blood
streaming down her shoulders.
Man Barbarously Beaten
One incident must be told in the
| words of the reporter who saw the
film:
"A husky, middle-aged, headed
man has found himself caught far
behind the rear ranks of the fleeing
marchers. Between him and the 9th
ers the policemen are thick as flies;
but he elects to run the gauntlet. He
runs like deer, leaping ditch
lodging as he goes. Policemen take
hasty swings as he passes them. Some
get him on the back, some on the bach
of the head; but he keeps his feet ane
keeps going.
THE suspense is almost intolerable
to those who watch. 1t begins tc
look as if he would get through. But
no! The police in front have turned
around now and are waiting for him
He has put his hands up, and is hold
ing them high above his head as he
runs. 1t is no use. He is cornered
He turns, still holding high his hands
The blue-coats close in and the night
sticks fiy-above his head, from the
sides, from the rear. He slumps te
the ground in twisting fall, as ths
club continue to rain on him.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1937-06-25

Chicago (ILNS)-Value to workers
of organization under the American
Federation of Labor is strikingly il
lustrated by a new agreement be-
tween $4,000 organized street car
workers and the Chicago Surface
Lines. The agreement gives the work
ers the highest rate of wages ever
paid on this property and weeks
vacation with pay.
The Chicago Surface Lines en-
ployes are members Of Division 241
of the Amalgamated Association of
Street, Electric Railway and Motor
Coach Employees, an affiliate of the
A. F. of L.
The agreement committee of Divi-
sion 241 obtained an offer through
negotiation Of so cents an hour for
motormen and conductors on two-man
cars, and SO cents per hour for one
man car and bus operators, as well
as increases of 3 cents per hour for
all members of the organization. The
eight-hour day has been re-establ-
lished with time and half for all
work beyond eight hours.
Vacation Agreement Made
Another new feature of the agree
ment is the weeks vacation with pay,
beginning July /, for all employees in
service one year or more. 1t IS esti-
mated that the increase in wages will
add some S2,000,000 per year to the
incomes Of the street car men. The
institution Of vacation schedule
means the employment of some 500
more workers on the system.
Division 241, together with Division
308, whose members are employed on
the elevated systems of Chicago, pro-
vide an outstanding example of the
benefits made possible through organ
ization. Over the years these two di-
visions have built up beneficial fea-
lures to the point where in 1896 the
10000 members of both divisions and
their families received the sum Of
$1,019, ,530.16. In the last ten years
almost $11, 100000 in sick, disability,
death and unemployment benefits
have been paid out.
Life Insurance Provided
Both divisions pay death, disability
and old age benefits of 5000 in addition
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1937-06-25
MURPHY INSTALLS
COLUMBUS CHARTER
Columbus +. Of L. Reorgan-
lied Under A. #. of L.

Columbus (OLNSl Members of
local unions affiliated with the Amer
lean Federation of Labor last week
received their old charter as the Co
lumbus Federation Of Labor from Al
fred T. Murphy, general organizer,
who installed the charter as personal
representative Of President William
Green.
The installation of the charter was
the first step in the reorganization of
the central body here under the ban
ner of the A. F. of J.. following ter
mination of a controversy which had
split the labor movement locally for
the past four months.
An injunction suit filed March |
by the Columbus Typographical Union
restraining the American Federation
of Labor from revoking the charter,
was withdrawn prior to the relssuance
of the authoity to function as branch
of the A. f. of L.
The controversy arose over the sup
port of CIO principles by G. George
DeNucci, then president of the Co
lumbus Federation Of Labor, and a
group of delegates to the federation.
DeNucci subsequently resigned and
accepted position as field represen-
Fa, 4ha GI0
The designations Of all former off
GERS Of the Columbus Federation Of
Labor were accepted at the meeting
last week, and John M. Collins was
elected temporary president and John
G. Getreu, temporary secretary
treasurer. Both are former officers
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1937-06-25
Over 600 Colleges Receive
Copies of Union Handbook

New York City (ILNS)-The eco
nomics department of $50 colleges in
the United States have been sent a
specimen copy of the Handbook of
tional department of the international
Trade Union Methods" by the educa-
Ladies' Garment Workers Union.
eve think it will be helpful to stu
dents and college professors in get
ting first hand reliable descriptions OF
how trade unions are built and oper-
ated,' said Mark Starr, educational
director.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1937-06-25
Victim Brains Beaten Out

"CIO officers report that when one
of the victims was delivered at an
undertaking establishment, it was
found that his brains literally had
been beaten out, his skull crushed by
blows"
Again and again, the film shows
three or four policemen beating a sin
gle unarmed man, even after he had
fallen.
D. B. Robertson, president Of the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
and Enginemen, and one of the elder
statesmen of the railroad labor world,
A. f Whitney, president Of the
Railroad Trainmen, and John L. Lew
is, for the CIO, have reached an
agreement that neither the striking
steel workers at the Bethlehem plant
nor the miners nor the railroad men
will sign a contract or call off their
strike unless the unions of all three
groups are recognized in signed
agreement.
Negotiate in Vain
The railroad brotherhoods have
been negotiating in vain since 1884
with Bethlehem, which, guided by Eu-
gene G. Grace, of S1,630,00O bonus
fame, is quite as tricky as its mas
ter. 1t claimed that the rail unions
did not have majority of the work
ers. An election was held by the Ma
National Mediation Board; and 50 per
cent Of the workers voted for the
brotherhoods as their representa-
tives. The Bethlehem still refused to
sign.
Aside from the two important
events just recited, excitement has
centered in Johnstown, Pennsylvania,
site Of the Bethlehem's Cambria plant
employing $4,000 men; where Mayor
Dan Shields swore in and armed dep
uties" and blathered over the wires
about the "murderous, kidnapping
crew. of steel workers IN the city
Outside Investigators found the city
quiet and peaceful.
The only recent murder was com
mitted by company guard, who stab.
bed two strikers, one Of them fatally
Governor Earle sent state troopers
to the sit, who took charge Of the
picket line area.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1937-06-25
20 WAGE BOOST PACTS WON
By HOUSTON SIGN WRITERS

Houston, Texas (AFLNs)-Re
newed contracts with 20 firms for
wage increases have been negotiated
by Sign Writers Local No. $50 Of
Houston, Texas. The increases are
25 cents an hour for journeymen and
Is cents for helpers. Under the new
rates journeymen are paid $1.5O an
hour and helpers 90 cents.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1937-06-25

Detroit, Mich. (AFLNS)-W Window
Cleaners Local No. 139, of Detroit,
has negotiated a closed shop agree
ment carrying substantial wage in
creases with the Mutual Window
Cleaning Company, union officials
report that the membership is in
creasing every week.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1937-06-25
Suppressed Film Reveals Chicago Cops
AS Brutal Aggressors in Strike Clash
FACTORY EMPLOYMENT STEADY

Albany, N. Y. (ILNs)-Both fac
tory employment and payrolls in New
York state showed almost no net
change from the middle of April to
the middle of May, Industrial Com
missioner Elmer F. Andrews reports.
Advertise in The Press
The Omaha guide., 1937-02-20

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POisOns and Acid and Stop
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and burns yiu need Gold Medal
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Other symptoms of weak kid
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backache, puffy eyes, leg cramp,
moist palms.
The Omaha guide., 1937-02-20
NEWS
Rev. r. W. johnson. Pastor
Mrs. Wiliia Warner, Reporter

The pastel, Rev. Johnson, who
has been Ill, was abe to be in SER
vice Sunday. At II o'clock, Rev.
Johnson preached a powerful SER
mon from Rev 2:10, subject BE
Faithful" We were very happy to
SEQ Mrs. Beulah Johnson in ser
vice after being III. Two souls yer
united to the church. The 6 o'clock
Union was opened on time. The
lesson was taught by Mrs. Crum-
bley. After the Union the program
was rertlered. Those who took
rhrt on the program were Miss
Redd, Miss M. Redd, Mrs. E. Sprig-
gems, Mrs. N. Jack, Mrs. G. May
berry, Mrs. M. Mickles and Mrs.
L. Crumbley.
The 8 O'Clock service was well
attended. Those why were there
were made to rejoice. You too, will
miss q blessing when you fail to
worship at the Metropolitan. Start
ing Nh Jay night of J 'swfek,
Madam Essen from Gary, Ind,
will be at the Metropolitan church
Those of you who would like to
o her come to church or call WE
1241. For further information see
Rev. Johnson.
The Omaha guide., 1937-02-20
ST. JOHN A. M. E. CHURCH
''The Friendly Church.
Rev. r. A. Adams, Pastor

After a most interesting session
during the Sunday school hour,
church services began at II O'Clock
Rev. Adams preached a very en-
tightening sermon. The Christian
Endeavor League met at the usual
hour with Lawrence Lewis, the pre-
sident, presiding. At the evening
services, an Aliens Day program
was rendered in honor eff the foun-
der of African Methodism. This
proved TO be a very interesting
and beneficial program, as SO many
persons do not know the history
Of the A. M. e. church.
The pastor is asking that each
one cooperate SO the financial
drive now going on in the church
win be n success.
The Omaha guide., 1937-02-20
MT. MORIAH T
G H u R G H
Rev. f. p. Jones, Pastor

FOrysteen burroughs, Reporter
"And they said one to another.
did not oar hearts burn within US
while He talked with us by the way
and opened % US the scriptures. +"
Luke 24:32 This verse describes the
effect that the sermon during the
morning had upon many. The sub
iect christian Life Salt" was
found in Matt. BIB "Ye are the
salt Of the earth" All Christians
should possess this salt which is
tho grace n God in the heart.
The fourth Sunday will be roll
call and every member is expected
to be present to answer to his
name unless hindered by circum-
stances over WHICH one has no
control The sick of the church are
as follows: Mr.. A. 7. Stewart, Mr..
e G. Hill Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Nina
Cox, Mrs Jackson, Mrs. Davidson
and Mrs. V. o. Jones.
Mrs. Bradford of the city was a
visitor at the morning worship
Friends and visitors r invited to
attend the church with a cordial
welcome for all.
The Omaha guide., 1937-02-20

Sunday service
Il a. m, preaching
: to 3 p. m. Sunday school
8 p m, preaching
Wednesday, 8 to 9 Class meeting
At 3 o'clock Sunday after
noon, a program was rendered
in honor of Negro History
Week. Atty Pinkett was the
principal speaker. His subject
was "The Value of Observing
Negro History Week. Other
speakers of the evening were
Mr.. Henry Evans, Rev. Cald-
well, Rev. Oglesby and Rev.
Goodwin of Leavenworth. Rev
Goodwin's subject was "The
History and Work of the Negro
Congress-" A solo was rendered
by Mr.. John Capelton. Mrs.
Rosie Jones and Miss Marcella
Wright were also on the pro-
gram. A paper ON Lincoln and
the Negro was read by Mr.
Henry Evans. The usual spirit
of interest was shown through
out the afternoon. Everyone
present took part in the get-ac-
quainted 6ittimojlial services
The pastor stated that the doors
o fthe church will open to all
community activities. 1t is hop
ed that the various civic organ
izations Of this city will take
advantage o fths open door
that st. Paul has set before
them. The muse foir the pro-
gram was rendered by Mrs. Lee,
pianist. he Sunday school was
we'll attended. Mr.. JohnCapel-
ton was in charge. He is a very
efficient young man and IS
making a wonderful superinten-
dent. Evening services were as
usual.
The Omaha guide., 1937-02-20
T BAPTIST R

Services were observed with Rev.
r. S. Goodlet, preaching, the morn
ing sermon Mrs. S. B. Northcross
spoke on the Contribution of the
Negro on History Week before the
BYPU. Papers on Abraham Lin
coin and Frederick Douglass were
also read.
Next Sunday speakers will dis
cuss Negro Literature and Inven-
tions.
The Boosters club is very busy
planning for the Candle Light par
AIDE 10 be held in the near future
The fourth Sunday in February is
planned deliberately.
Radio listeners, no doubt, en-
joyed the broadcast over station
WAAW ait $3.50 p. m. by Bethel
Sunday school chorus.
The Omaha guide., 1937-02-20
MORNING STAR BAPTIST
G H u r G II
260S Franklin Street
Rev. w. Pruitt, Pastor
Mrs. w. E. Fredericks, Reporter

Sunday school opened at the u.s.
ual time. The attendance was good.
at 11:30 a. m. Rev. r. Lane, mis-
sionary of the Omaha and Council
Bluffs District Assn, delivered the
message. HIS subject was "Where
is Thy Child?" At 3 p. M, under
the auspices of the Sunday school,
A Business Mems program was rem
dered. Those participated were as
follows: Rev. 2. E. MCGEE spoke
on Politics and Religion. The Gate
way Quartette rendered a selection
Police Commissioner Jepsen
made wholesome remarks.
A solo was rendered by Mrs Har-
ris, from the Salem Baptist church.
An instrumental solo was given by
Prof. R. w. Fouts. Mr.. J.. Lewis
spoke On business and Religion.
Remarks were made by others also.
At 6 p. m. BYPU was largely at
tended. Another lovely program
was rendered at 8 p. m. The pastor
delivered the mssage. His subject
was, "God Is With U.s."
We are looking forward to doing
greater things under the leadership
of God and our pastor. Come to
the Morning Star where you are
always welcome.
The Omaha guide., 1937-02-20
A Three Days Cough
Is Your Danger Signal

4 cough, chest cold or bronchial
irritation today may lead to serious
trouble tomorrow. You can relieve
them now with Creomulsion, an
emulsified CreoSote that is pleasant
to take. Creomulsion is q medical
discovery that aids nature 10 so0the
End heal the infected membranes
and to relieve the irritation and
Inflammation as the germ-laden
phlegm is locsened and expelled.
Medical authorities have for
many years recognized the wonder
full effects Of Beechwood Creosote
for treating coughs. chest colds end
bronchial lrritations. A chemist
worked out . special process OF
blending Creosote with ether in-
gradients 50 that now Ia Creomul-
sion you get Q real dose Of Beech
wood Creosote which IS pa1atable
and can even be taken freauerf1y
The Omaha guide., 1937-02-20
How long
should a
legs
be?

Lincoln had a, good an
swer. "Long enough he
drawled, ''to reach from
his body to the ground
That seems like a good
rule to apply to a business
1t ought to be big enough
to do the job it is intended
to do.
Have you ever thought
about the size of a company,
what makes it big or smalIf
1t isn't the directors and
it isn't the stockholders
but the public. No business
grows-and keeps on grow
ing-unless it meets the
peoples needs and provides
a worthwhile service at a
fair price.
The Bell system has
grown as the nation has
grown. 1t has to be big to
provide efficient, adequate
service to $4,000, 900 peo-
pie.
Northwestern Bell
Telephone Company
The Omaha guide., 1937-02-20
CHURCH OF GOD
POPS North "a Street
r. l.. MOODY, Pastor
Edna w. Moody, Reporter

Services for last Sunday were
good Elder S. S. Spaight, former
pastor here and at Lincoln, prea-
ched bcgh morning and evening.
Sunday evening the congregation
was favored with music, furnished
by Mr. Britt and a group Of our
own parishioners.
The pastor, Older Moody, spent
the day preaching and visiting in
Lincoln, Nebr. The response to
these service vas very favorable.
The Omaha guide., 1937-02-20
SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev D. Nicholson, Pastor

Rev. ID. Nicholson, FasJor
Sunday school was the highlight
Of the day. All had a good lesson.
Morning service was well attended
with the pastor ON the job again
At the evening service the pastor
brought a stirring message the
suhiect of which was "Dringing
from the Wrong Cup" Come out
TO the social to be given at the
parsonage on Feb. 22nd. Visitors
are always welcome.
The Omaha guide., 1937-02-20
CLEAVES' TEMPLE
G H u R O H
25th and Decatur Streets
Rev. ID. w. Bass, Pastor
Henryetta Makins, Reporter

Our thought for the week /:
Consider the raven for they
neither sow nor reap, which
neither have storehouse nor
barn, and God feedeth them.
How much more are better than
the fowls Sunday school was
we'll attended, The lesson
which pointed directly at
christians was very good.
In Junior church, Mrs. Gladys
.Pullum brought forward the
thought in the theme, "Build-
ing A Christian Character. .
Personality is developedthewh
personality is the mirrow thru
which we see all Christian
marks. Miss Pullum said we
were not born with personality,
but by building our characters,
personality is developed.
Sunday was Parent-Junior
Day at Cleaves'. The morning
sermon was directed toward
the parents from the scriptures
Psalm rs. The night sermon was
to the young people. Both SER
mons were very spiritual. The
Junior church sang through
out the day. We are very proud
of this group of young people.
Make a special visit to Cleaves
Temple to encourage these
young people as Negro products
striving to build up themsel
yes.
The Omaha guide., 1937-02-20
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH
1897 North 24th Street
Rev. N. c. Cannon, Pastor
Mrs. w. b. Robinson, Clerk

Our church Is moving along nice
~. Services, as usual, were spirit
high. The pastor Is doing much to
build Il church into the minds of
the unsaved
Rev Graham was among u vi
sit9rs. The pastor, in preparing to
leave the city for a tour of re-
search work, instructed us not to
fight back at those who may oppose
The Omaha guide., 1937-02-20
MT. NEBo BAPTIST CHURCH
3211 Pinkney Street
Rnr q GnIna pnnIor

Rev. j. 4. Gates, Pastor
Mrs. r. B~iningsley. President
The Sunday school Is taking on
more life with new members which
makes the superintendent very
happy. Our pastor brought the
morning message from 2nd King,
AZ. The great thought derived
from this subject is Il can do all
things through Christ, exercising
in HIS mighty power" Rev. Lane
came on the scene At 3 p m. and
preached TO the Missionary sisters.
He told US much abSit our duties
az home. BYPU met at the usual
hour with a good attendance. Rev.
Harris presided. Rev. Renfro brou-
ght the evening message. preaching
o wonderful sermon. lie used as
his subject, Let US sign with jess
usn