The Daily Worker Newspaper, April 18, 1924, Page 1

THE DAILY WORKER RAISES THE STANDARD FOR A WORKERS’ AND FARMERS’ GOVERNMENT VOL. IL. No. 28.: SUBSCRIPTION RATES: In Chicago, by mail, 8,00 per year. Outside Chicago, by mail, $6.00 per year. THE DAILY Entered as Second-class matter September 21, 1928, at the Post Office at Chicago, Mlinois under the Act of March 3, 1879. FRIDAY, ia he APRIL 18, 1924 Ee 290 WORKER. Published Daily except Sunday by THE DAILY WORKER PUBLISHING CO., 1113 W. Washington Bivd., Chicago, Ill. Workers! Farmers! Demand: | The Labor Party ; Amalgamation Organization of Unorganized The Land for the Users The Industries for the Workers Protection of the Foreign-Born Recognition of Soviet Russia Price 3 Cents ¥ 19,000 COAL MINERS STRIKE IN EIGHT STATES Halt Kentucky Troop Rule “(Special to the Daily Worker) FRANKFORT, Ky., April 17.—State troops cannot be used in evicting striking miners from the premises of the Liberty Coal and Coke Company in Bell County where the miners made it necessary that trogps be sent. Attorney General Frank E. Daugherty gave this opinion to Adjutant General Kehoe in answer to General Kehoe’s in- quiry as to whether the troops would be within their legal rights in arresting miners as tresspassers and removing their belongings. Kehoe held that lawlessness and disorder had been brought about by strikers who have violated the terms of their leases on their homes. Daugherty stated that the company had its legal remedies to evict tenants and that it was no part of the troops’ duties to do this. Efforts to arbitrate the strike in astern Kentucky have failed but comparative quiet prevails there now. In western Kentucky the strike of 10,000 miners has-been without inci- dent and both sides seem resigned to a waiting attitude. RUSS ENVOYS WORRY BRiT DIPLOMATS English Press Changes Tone On Delegation (Special to The Daily Worker) LONDON, April 17.—The pat- ronizing and at times insulting tone of the London press to- wards the Soviet Russian dele- gation at first adopted has given way to one of surprise supple- mented by worry as it becomes apparent that the Russians are far less concerned with trade agreements than they are with political questions. ; Rakovsky has made it quite clear in the conferences held so far that he does not intend to enter into any discussions deal- ing with concessions, loans, etc., until all political questions have been settled. Falling Down Off High Horse. The reputation of Premier Mac- Donald has suffered somewhat in the with the urged MacDonald to adopt a firm tone; this he did, but it seems that the Soviet delegation is just as con- scious that Great Britain needs mar- kets as the British diplomats are that Russia wants a loan. It is being remarked here that the criticism of the MacDonald govern- ment and the Independent Labor Party leadership of the British Labor Party by the Third International has not ceased since the negotiations opened, and if anything has become more frank and uncompromising. From various members of the Rus- sian delegation it has become known that the Soviet government ‘has de- cided, since the Italian agreement, to make no trade arrangements until .a DUKE, BROKE, HAWKS COUNTRY TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH PARIS, April 17.—An entire ha- tion, with 65,000 people, a river “full of excellent fish,” a history that goes back to the days of Wal- lenstein, castles, forests and royal chateaux, was offered for the auc- tion block here today. It is the little principality of Sa- gan, situated between Silesia and Bradenburg and covering about 300 miles of territory rich in historic German legends. The offer is made by the Duke of Talleyrand de Perigord, husband of Anna Gould, “serene highness” of the independent principality. The only qualifications are that the duke retain the title of “serene highness” of Sagan, and that the price shall be fixed by the duke’s minister of finance. The duke, in making public his astounding offer today, described his country with all the matter of fact frankness of an auctioneer’s catalog. |TRACHTENBERG TALKS TONIGHT ON REVOLUTION Fresh from a successful tour of eastern and middle western cities, Alexander Trachtenberg will talk to Chicago workers at North Side Tur- ner Hall, 820 North Clark street, at 8 P. M. today. Trachtenberg’s message will be about “What I Saw in Soviet Russia and Germany.” He will tell about the workers’ government in Soviet Russia and capitalist rule, starvation and the rising tide of revolution in Germany. Tells of Russian Unions. No class conscious worker can af- ford to miss this Trachtenberg lec- ture. It will be packed with vital in- formation about the revolutionary favorable settlement of all political|imternational movement. Trachten- questions has been effected! berg will tell of the part the Russian The attitude of the Russians is ob-|!abor unions play in the management viously that they are not, in the per-|f industry and will give detailed son of Premier MacDonald, dealing|Pictures of the way the Communist with the representative of British la-|Party is handling the problems of ad- bor, but with the head of a govern-|™inistration. For Germany he will ment of a capitalist state. give us valuable facts about the great : ‘ Russians Polite. German unions and the growth of They are polite and discuss ali|COmmunist influence there, and he questions raised at length, but no| Will tell of the waning of the old so- cialist party of Germany and the (Continued on Page Two) growth of the revolutionary political THAW IS CRAZY Alexander Trachtenberg spent 14 months inHurope, studying the revo- nois Central yards here stands the ed, What ‘is happening in Bu- palatial private car of Ignace Pad- | "OP has a powerful bearing on the geons and nurses dart back and | Trachtenberg in Milwaukee Saturday. forth wthin the car. MILWAUKEE, April 17.—Alexan- “Pingy” is suffering. from rhin- |Soviet Government in Russia and the Itis, complicated by gastritis, and |revolutionary movement in “Pingy” is Paderewski’s fragile Pekingese, to the Pad- | SOUTH ST. PAUL, Minn,, April *7. —Five obtained more than movement. German Fascism’s ugly ABOUT RABBITS; PIANIST lutionary movement. He has come ‘erewski, world-famous panist, with |'evolutionary ‘movement in America. A gerious iliness caused Pader- |der Trachtenberg speaks Saturday Germany. \s being fed cerium >xalate and |The meeting is being well advertised erewski thenage, “Pingy” once was ‘in a daring mail robbery fangs will be bared also, Spent 14 Months in Europe. DOTES ON WEE DOG to Chicago to give the workers here In a remote corner of the ti- |the benefit of the knowledge he has Guards standing about to hush | TU mer Hall will be Aled tonight. noisy railroad workers while sur- 4 pati 4 ewski to cancel several engage- |night at 8 in the Freie Gemeinde ments in South Dakota. Hall at 726 Walnut street, on the bismuth sub-nitrate. At least that |and the hall is expected to be packed. is what the official report says. Another Mail Robbery, the property of a son of the last’)$35,000 emperor of China. “ K ere today. BOSSES BEG IN VAIN FOR SCAB LABOR More Twaddle From Injunction Judge. While Judge Foell was doing his best to intimidate the strik- ers against picketing in the trial of the garment pickets now going on in his court, the weakened members of the dress manufacturers’ association were hurrying around to the homes of the strikers promising them anything if they will re- turn to work under non-union conditions. Strikers have told the DAILY WORKER that J. Reinhardt and one of the Hyman brothers, both large employers and both members of the association, vis- ited the pickets and told them they cannot get scabs to fill the strikers places. Reinhardt was one of the employers who testi- | fied against the strikers before Judge Foell yesterday. Fred Can't Get Scabs the union, as it could The Association brought pressuré to bear against this employer and sent him about twenty scabs, but they were so incompetent that the manu- facturer dismissed them. Cross examination of, Patrick Col- lins yesterday brought out that al- tho he is a police sergeant, | he takes orders from sergeant 0’- Malley of-.state’s attorney Crowe's office, He admitted he had also taken orders from the garment bosses. “When they make complaints to me, I try to give them service,” said Col. lins. He admitted frequently visi- ting the employers to find out what they wanted. Lawyer, Liar And Forger Affidavits filed by the complainants against the strikers to have been changed by Mr. Hyde, lawyer for the garment bosses. The affidavit given to Peter Sissman, lawyer for the strikers, stated that Patrick Collins had served affidavits on the thirteen defendants enjoining them against picketing. But the offi- cial complaining affidavit presented to the court had the name of Patrick Moran .as the man stated to have served injunction writs on the strik- ers. : Sissman discovered the discrepan- cy, and it was necessary to have the records changed. ‘The strikers de- nied having been served with injunc- tion writs by Moran or Collins or any .one eles. “Liarl” Cries Girl Striker Moran has been shown up to be (Continued on Page Two) developed HORSES AND RIDERS WITHOUT ILLUMINED REARS MAY BE SUED ST. LOUIS, Mo., April 17.—Horse back riders between dusk and dawn should équip their steeds with tail lights, H. F. Meyer, sued for $10,- 000 as the result of a collision be- tween his automobile and a horse ridden by Col. Joseph G. Miller, in a park here. Meyers’ answer to the damage suit today contended a horse was a vehicle, and since Col. Miller had failed to provide either himself or his horse with a tail light, the suit HEAVY FIGHTING THREATENED IN MINE. CONFLICT Ceal Barons Preparing To Use Scabs HARLAN, Ky. April 17.—Trouble was smouldering here today with 3,000 miners idle and the largest mine threatening to bring in non- union workers. There was nothing definite to indi- cate when: strike breakers will be men and are arranging to ship them to the Kentucky.coal fields this week or next. Both sides are settling down for a long strike. Ford Competitors Offer Inducements For Muscle Shoals WASHINGTON, April 17.—Ten million dollars will be spent in re- ch work at Muscle Shoals if that project is awarded the Hocker-Atter- bury-White syndicate, Elon Hooker, based of the group, told the Senate ag- ricultural committee today. Hooker also emphasized, in an- |swers to questions, that the corpora- tion organized to run Muscle Shoals would have no connection with the Hooker concern that runs an electro- chemical plant at Niagara Falls and \of which he is president. British a, Labor Party Will * . Organize April 29 . VANCOUVER, B. C., April 17.—To establish a Canadian Labor Party in British Columbia on lines similar to the British Labor Party, a conference will be held in Vancouver April 29 at which delegates from working class political organizations will be pres- ent. een oe eee | How many of your shop-mates read THE DAILY WORKER, t one of them to subscribe today. Don’t Miss It! In the Magazine Section of the DAILY WORKER, to- morrow, Saturda Doors,” by Boris we start iiniak, another famous R: ublishing serially, “At the jan author, ee. than lury Libedinsky, author of “A Week,” pub- ished recent: “At the published on three successive your arrangements with the news dealer to _tomorrow, In order to get your subscribe. Our new address is: DA Bors” will appear in three installments, to be Saturdays. Be sure to make get your copy jarly better ER, 1113 W. LY WOR Washington Blvd., Chicago, IMlinois. should be dismissed. f Sone - Tet area tan MINE STRIKES 75,000 GO OUT Hardest Coal Fight Since 1922 The strike of 10,000 miners in western Kentucky brings the total striking miners in the United States and Canada to 75,000, according to figures compiled by the Research De- partment or the Workers Party. The 75,000 miners are strik- ing in fields where the operators refused to accept the Jackson- ville agreement. States affected include Kentucky, West Vir- ginia, Tennessee, Kansas, Ar- kansas,Texas, Missouri, Okla- homa and the Canadian proy- inces. Winning this great fight is vital to the United Mine Workers of America. If the operators are beaten the tide of the open shop campaign in the coal fields will have been turned. GUNMEN RULE KENTUCKY By TOM TIPPETT. (Staff Correspondent of the Fed. Press) ASHLAND, Ky., April 17.—The non- union coal operators in Kentucky maintain a private army to fight the |miners’ union in exactly the same fashion as the more notorious coal barons of West Virginia. A trip up Big Sandy river (Ky.) where the non-union mines are locat- }ed in nowise differs from a visit to |Tug river in Mingo county, W. Va., across the state line. The same “watchman” law is written into the Kentucky statute, permitting a legal- ly constituted watchman to become ‘armed thug” bent on killing union organizers. The mine guard system is pie for the operators here-also be- cause Kentucky is pnly partly union- ized. The miners’ union has divided Ken- tucky into three organization dis- tricts. tral City. takes in the western por- tion of the state. This field borders Indiana and Illinois and is largely or- ganized. The union has been estab- |lished in that section for many years. District 30 Is Open Shop. District 30 with offices at Ashland covers the northeast and eastern parts of the state. Tne union has ne- ver been recognized ucre and all the mines are run according to the “dic- tates of the operators’ consqjence” as one of the’ operators put it to me. There are about 26,000 miners in this section which is called the Big Sandy field. Organization of the union has been going steadily on for the past three years. There are 7000 or 8000 members of the union here but they meet in secret and have no contract with the operators. To have one’s union affilfations or sympathies known is to be fired at once and dumped out of company property. Wages run from $4 to $5.50 a day. This territory joins coat flelds in Ohio (Continued on Page Two.) Greek Militarists Seek To Involve Albania In Trouble ATHENS, April 17.—Two more American tourists have been killed near Tirana, Albania, according to an unconfirmed report reecived by the Ministry of War here today. The report does not give the names, merely reporting an attack on the tourists by a band of 15 highway- men and stating that two Americans were killed. Albanians are very anxious, the message adds, fearing grave conse- quences from this second attack, “es Rome sources, which ordinarily are well informed on Albanian affairs, do not report any additional attacks on Americans, and it may be the Greek advices are merely a confusion of the murders of the American De Long and Coleman on the Tirana-Scutari | SWEEP LAND; District 23 with offices at Cen- | | the university authorities, |Symbol. of white Kristianity GRAFTERS LOOT SCHOOL FUNDS; CHILDREN HAVE NO. SCHOOL SPRINGFIELD, IIL, April 17.— Federal Judge Louis Fitzhenry has named James J. Graham of this city, receiver for building material purchased for a $150,000 school building in Edwardsville. Graham’s appointment followed filing of an involuntary petition in bankruptcy against John L. Schwa- ger, Edwardsville contractor, who contracted to build the school and then abandoned the job shortly af- ter work was started. The petition was filed by build- ing material companies from whom the material was secured. The re- ceiver is expected to sell the ma- terial to a contractor who will com- plete the job. Federal Employes’ Union Loses 3,000 Customs’ Workers (By The Federated Press) NEW YORK, April 17—Three thou- sand workers in the U. S. customs service in various ports, or about 40 per cent of the employes, have re- signed from National Federation of Federal Employes’ union, American Federation of Labor, according to Pres. George Connell, branch K, local 4 (New York). Branch K recently withdrew in a body from the union because of the alleged act of National President Steward in helping kill the congressional appropriation biil giv- ing customs inspectors pay increases. The inspectors, who get from $4 to $6 a day, must now wait, perhaps for years, until the pending reclassifica- tion process produces a raise. The National Federation of Feder- al Employes covers most of the or- ganized workers in government ser- vices except the postoffice. Connell ys the average wage for customs workers is only $1500, and that many have been driven out of the service by Poverty. White Snobs Fail To Eject Negro From Dormitory NEW YORK, April 17—The at- tempt by the Furnald Hall Committee at Columbia University to bring about the removal from Furnall Hall ot Frederick W. Wells, colored resi- dent law student, failed when the Re- sidence Hall Committee, composed of met and rejected the request. Dean Hawkes declared that the refusal of the request ends the matter. However three detectives assigned to Furnell Hall follow- ing the burning of the Fiery Cross were still on duty last night. Actors’ Strike Looms Big in New York City; May Be Called June 1 NEW YORK, April 17.—An actor’s strike June 1 seemed probable today as officials of the Actor’s Equity As- sociation announced that “peace” con- ferénces with the operating managers had been terminated. The two factions faile over recognition to be Equity Association. to agree jiven the Fire in Missouri Shops. FORT SCOTT, Kans., April 17.— Fire caused $30,000 loss in the Mis- souri Pacific shops here last night. A blacksmith shop, tin shop, storage building and machine shop were de- stroyed. About 300 men were em- ployed in the departments affected by fire. Proud of His Trade. Belleville, Ill, April 17.—Mike Mi- letish is the first man in jail here to admit his business was violating the Prohibition laws. The jailer asked him his business, “I am a moonshiner,” Mike replied. WASHINGTON, April 17.—Compos- ers of symphonies and writers of jazz music raised their voices in harmony today in opposition to the Dill radio bill before the Senate patents com- mittee, OPEN TRIAL OF WHEELER AT CAPITOL First Witness Denies Giving Retainer (Special to The Daily Worker) WASHINGTON, April 17.— Gordon Campbell of Montana, today denied before the senate committee investigating the in- dictment of Senator Wheeler, Montana, that Wheeler had ever appeared before the interior de« partment for him in the capa- city of paid attorney. ‘i Campbell was indicted with Wheeler at Great Falls, Mont. The ‘indictments charged that Wheeler had illegally accepted a retainer from Campbell to rep- resent him before the depart- ment in connection with oil drilling permits. Favorable to Wheeler, Campbell said he had no business with the department in January or February, 1923, when Wheeler was alleged to have received the retain- ers. He said that Wheeler had “re- | peatedly” told him he could not ap- | pear before any departments for him. No One Under Charges. Investigation of the indictment of |Senator Wheeler, Montana, got under |way today with former Representa- tive Tom Stout of Montana on the | witness stand. At the outset Senator Sterling, South Dakota, suggested that all wit- |nesses waive immunity before testi- \fying, but Chairman Borah said that none of them are under charges and that it was unnecessary. | Borah read into the record the stat- jute which Wheeler was accused of }wiolating.._It..proyides that no .gos jameet official shall accept fees for representing clients before govern- ment departments. At his own request Senator Wheel- er, Montana, went “on trial” today |before a committee of his colleagues in the Senate, Wheeler wants the cloud of the in- |dictment returned against him by a |federal grand jury in Great Falls, Mont., removed so that he can con- tinue the investigation of former At- torney General Daugherty without his own fitness as a senator being questioned. | Quits as Daugherty Prosecutor. For the time being Wheeler will give up his duties as prosecutor of the Daugherty investigation to attend his own “trial.” The Daugherty in+ vestigation will continue, however, with Chairman Brookhart | | taking jover the task of examining witnesses. | Gordon Campbell, Montana oil man, from whom Wheeler is accused of accepting a retainer to secure oil leases after becoming senator, probe ably will be the first witness today, Chairman Borah announced. Call “D. of J.” Sleuth, Blair Coan, who was subponaed as an agent of the Department of Jus- tice, altho W. J. Burns, drector of the bureau of investigation, denied his connection with the department, will ’ also be on hand. Wheeler charged that Coan was employed by George B. Lockwood, secretary of the Repub- lican national committee, to investi- gate his record in Montana. Other witnesses are former Repre- sentative Tom Stout of Montana and James Baldwin, Wheeler’s law) part- ner, who arived yesterday in re sponse to subpoenas. Senator McNary, Oregon, will sit on the committee today in the place of Senator McLean, Connecticut, who resigned because of the press of oth- er work. Booth Testifies for Wheeler. Edwin L. Booth, former solicitor of the interior department, today told the Senate Committee investigating the indictment of Senator Wheeler of Montana, that Wheeler had never so- licited any aid for Gordon Campbell, with whom he was indicted, at the Interior Department. Booth said that Wheeler had called on him to ask advice on how to help Campbell, who was said to be in difmfi- (Continued on Page 2)