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Newspaper
Butler County Press
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1923
Page
1
The attorney general has not denied a public press statement favoring an anti union shop. The piece argues for collective bargaining as essential to wage earners and portrays the AG as opposing unions and endorsing individual bargaining. It condemns “Garyism” and defends trade unions as advancing justice and independence.
Federal Judge McClintic issues an injunction prohibiting United Mine Workers from using check off funds to unionize anti-union cabins at Cabin Creek and bans strikes against anti-union coal owners. Violations include supporting strikers or any encouragement, with broader political actions echoed in West Virginia Senate debates. The article also notes the Colorado senator’s death shifting Senate power and hindering anti strike and big business legislation.
New York reports outline of Woolen Company profits for 1922 soar above prior years while labor union organizers warn of setbacks. Tidewater Oil Company posts 4.92 million dollars in profits after depreciation and depletion charges.
A bill introduced by Senator Joyce of Luzerne proposes extended compensation for dependents to 500 weeks from 400, raises burial expenses from 100 to 150 dollars, and expands medical and hospital coverage. Children of deceased workers would be paid until age 18, and weekly maximum would rise from 12 to 20 dollars with seven day waiting, while compensation climbs to about 66 2 3 percent of wages.
A Senate examination shows railroad profits rising under the Esch Cummins framework with a 5 percent return cap plus minor improvements. It cites higher rates, increased government guarantees, and layoffs amid heavy freight movements, noting freight bill growth since 1918 despite small gains in ton miles and train miles.
A speaker argues that freight train miles fell 18.8 percent while revenue per ton mile rose, citing heavier car loading and more cars per train mile as causes. He contends rate reductions could boost traffic and revenue without rising costs, notes declines in freight and passenger miles, and warns of waste and mismanagement in railroad administration since 1913. The piece reflects 1920s U.S. rail policy critique.
Albany report shows a surplus rise of 346000 in the state compensation fund from the prior year. Private firms seek to undermine the fund while warning it could become a state monopoly. Fund surplus totals 1930000 with 850000 reserved for catastrophe, leaving 1080000 for policyholders. Policies grew from 19756 to 11401.
A Springfield house committee recommended passage of the women eight hour day bill by a 21 to 3 vote. The measure was introduced by Representative Mrs O'Neill.
A column urges vigilance against Soviet propaganda infiltrating U S labor and unions. It warns paid agents and unthinking readers alike, noting vast funds from Moscow and fringe financiers funding anti capitalist agitation. The piece frames democracy as under siege and calls for educated opposition to Red messaging.
Washington voices warn that political privilege aims to revive Cannonism in the next house. Advocates seek stronger speaker power and a reform of Senate rules to end unlimited debate, while claiming such changes would curb popular will.
Organized miners and coal owners of the Kanawha district sign an agreement to pursue a successful year despite anti union owners who seek federal aid to oppose unions. Ohio River coal owners also sign an agreement, signaling some owners uphold justice over profits amid tensions.
Warden Hurlburt at Jackson Penitentiary assigned 50 convicts to force a strikebreak at Jackson Steel Products Company. Report mentions Mark Merriman and Hayes Wire Company officer pressuring release for unloading cars and supplying materials. The incident sparked labor unrest and calls for legislative investigation.
In New York, profits from Standard Oil Companies in 1922 reached the highest level for the comparable period since the Supreme Court dissolved the Standard Oil Trust. Figures show totals around 88,120,000 with exceptions noted at 1013.
United States Senator Copeland described secret government dealings as a private car scheme between big business and officials. He cited Harry Sinclair’s car trip to Three Rivers New Mexico where a deal loaned Teapot Dome to Sinclair Oil, risking the navy’s reserve, and called for publicity on public affairs.
Philadelphia jurors award $40,000 to a 9-year-old boy and his father after a dynamite explosion on Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad property at Scranton. The boy lost an eye and his left arm was blown at the elbow. Railroad lawyers claimed trespass. the father testified the boys had permission to play near the shed.
A New Jersey public service corporation reports a profit of 5,570,239 after all charges for the last year. The announcement cites net income before taxes and emphasizes substantial earnings for the company and its investors.
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