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Indorsed By Every Craft In Charlotte and In The State lliinrttd As Official Organ of North Carolina Farmers’ Union 5c COPY—#2 YEAR VOL. VI. NO. 1£ CHARLOTTE, N. C., FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1923 ? * all the One month from now, and happy childhood will reign supreme throughout the nation. Santa Claus, that best loved of all Friends, will gladden die hearts of i oiies. Yet among the happy, throngs' will be those faces that Santa forgot. Breaking hearts will suffer silently, suffocated in their grief, aswondering eyes_, beauty and happiness and gladness about them-wondering why Santa forgot them—why he gave so much to so many others, and passed them by. and true souls of Charlotte. The men, women and children of this city will see to it that old Santa forgets none. There can be no happiness for Charlotte father* and moth ers so long as there is one single child looking with longing eyes at an empty stocking. Let’s begin to cast about for the child that Santa might forget. FEDERATION OF LABOR Just a Milestone in Progress of Human Race—Greatest Human itarian Institution America Every Knew—Gompers Congrat ulated By Thousands of People—Look to Future y With Utmost Confidence. WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 20.— On November 15, 1881, the Ameri can Federation o£ Labor came into existence and today is the forty, second anniversary of that important event was duly celebrated. '> ^Congratulations were received by President Samuel Gompers at his of fice in Washington from many call ers and from distant points by wire and letter. “Condiitons today, after forty two years of effort and organization, are vastly different than they were When the American Federation of Labor was organized,” said Mr. Gompers in a statement to news papers. “At that early date the wage earn ers had almost to begin at the begin ning in the effort to remove injust ices, many of which were the herit age of the European feudal system . und many more of which were the result of ignorance and of careless ness of human life. “Employers took thought only of wage earners as instruments to be used as tools were used—to be used and cast aside. Legislators gave no heed to the needs of the toiling masses. The whole field was a field in which labor’s contentions had to start at the very bottom. “Gradually abuses have been elim ■ inated. The twelve hour day has gene. The conception that a worker I is a piece of property, or a piece of merchandise has gone. The con ten »n that a worker is entitled to no bn determining tSe -conditions which he AaH live services only trifle darkest timers of offit* industrial order. „ • “Largely as a result of the strug gle by the wage earners for a better life, for more of freedom, for better living and working conditions, for a more adequate wage and for a fairer opportunity, the United States stands head and shoulders above, every oth er nation in the worl'd in point of average human happiness and human well-being. “We still have our problems, and among them are some of the early days when it was necessary to fight for a chance to exercise' a voice, for a chance to speak. We have estab lished fundamental principles; and the problems of today are largely problems of how to apply established principles of justice and freedom in order to continue the wonderful progress that has been made in our country and by our country. “In 1881 there were but a handful of organized wage earners. Today there are six millions of them, num bering in their ranks the finest citi zenship in America, men and women capable, alert, understanding the needs of o\ir time and having the de termination and the intelligence necs sary to cope with the greatest prob lems of our day. “Most of the great contentions of the trade union movement have won general public approval and support Most of the important contentions of the trade union movement have dealt with questions of vital impor tance to the whdle citizenship and not only to wage earners. Such a one was the movement for universal suffrage and such a one was the movement to abolish* exploitation of prisoners for private profit. Such a one was the effort, still continued, to prevent a flooding of our country with unassimilable immigrants. “We continue and we shajl con tinue to struggle for those things that mean a better citizenship every where and for all, though our first concern is the protection of the rights and interests of the wage earners. . “Truly there has been progress— wonderful progress—in the forty two years of American Federation of Labor exsitence and activity. There is in the whole world today no organization so powerful, and yet so disciplined and restrained in the use of its power. And there is none that uses its power so consistently for the general good <of all. “This aninversary is merely a mile stone; it is not a stoppnig point or even a breathing point. The issues of the‘ day jessing and even? changing. 4 A new Congress is about toymme into being, necessitating the ut&Jst vigilance. The childhood of our nation must bd freed and this freedom for childhood, anachronism as the issue may be in this advanced age, is one of the great issues that --must confront that Congress. “Industrial changes are taking place, presenting great issues, not only of labor organization, but of general policy. The arena is filled with issues that demand thought, vis ion and constructive action. In 42 years of continuous struggle and ef fort the labor movement has given a guarantee of its character, stabil ity and purpose. It stands forth as a protector of the institutions of freedom, a guardian of the bill of rights, a great protagonist of equal ity of opportunity, and an 'unfalter ing champion of the principles of de mocracy as the guiding principles in the great affairs of our political and industrial 4ife.’* In honor of the event the Ameri can Federation of Labor building was festooned with a full dress Of Amer ican flags. COURT RULES AGAINST MATERIAL DEALERS IN SAN FRANCISCO By Internr.tional Labor Mows Service. * . SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 20.—A smashing blow was given the “American plan” by a decision of United States Judge M. T. Dooling ordering building material men to abandon their permit system. Judge Dooling issued a decVee forbidding the Builders’ Ex change, the Industrial Association of San Francisco and other defendants to withhold certain building materials from contractors who refuse to employ workers under the so-called "American” or “open shop” plan. J. Raleigh Kelley, assistant, attor ney general, onp of the attorneys fop the government, declared that under . the decision the “American plan” in San Francisco was a dismal failure and that the government had won an overwhelming victory. In his decision Judge Dooling said that from all the mass of evidence certain facts stood clearly forth, which he described as follows: “The first is that the defendants are acting in concert for the purpose of putting into effect and maintain ing what is by them designated the . ‘American plan’ in the building in dustry in San Francisco and some of its neighboring counties. .The ‘American plan’ contemplates the employment of union and non-union men in equal proportions, with a non union foreman on each job. “* * * the secod fact that the evidence clearly shows * * * j is the so-called permit system is the principal means by which the con certed action of the defendants is rendered effective. Under this sys tem no one can purchase the building materials covered thereby without obtaining a permit from the permit bureau of the Builders’ Exchange and no one can secure such permit who will not pledge to run his job on the ‘Ajmerican plan’ * * * “A third outstanding fact is that plumbers’ supplies which were man ufactured for the most part without the state while not directly, under the: permit system were just as'effect ively dealt with by the simple pro cess of refusing a permit to purchase the materials that were under the system to any one who employed a ‘bad plumber,' that is to say, one who was not operating under the ‘Amer ican plan.’ ” Judge Pooling’s decision ends a two-year fight of the building inter ests to impose the “American plan” on San Francisco. The fight began when the workers refused to accept a wage reduction and the Builders’ Exchange organized the Industrial 'Association and began plotting to en. force the “American’ ’or “open shop” union-smashing plan. The employers refused California building materials to contractors who declined to’ work under “open shop” conditions. Finding that union contractors were getting ma terials from outside the State, the builders sent letters to outside firms asking that materials be withheld from union contractors. Permits were issued to “American plan” contractors and with these permits materials were obtained. The permit system was extended to east ern companies and even into Can ada and Belgium.' RAIL STRIKE STILL ON. PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 20.—De spite contrary reports, the shopmen’s strike against the Delaware and Hud son railroad is still on, and is waged as vigorously as ever. The railroad has an energetic press agent who in* sists that the. strike is over. George L. Berry’s Name Will Be Presented for Vice President U. S. -o -I SAMEUL GOMPERS The Grahd Old Man of Labor—President of A. F. of L. Ever Since Its Organization, With Exception of Only One Year. Muft Register to Vote In School Bond Ele&ion Members of the city school board 'are appearing before various groups of citizens, laying before the people of Charlotte the actual conditions ex isting in the city schools, and urging the citizens to register and vote their convictions in the specal election to be held next month. The school of ficals believe the proposed bond is sue to be the proper way to solve the serious problems, but state plainly that as the citizenship is the sover eign power , the school officials want the citizenship to speak out in the meeting, and say whether or not they want the necessary school building program to begin at once. Truth is, it has been stated time and time again, Charlotte has no proper school facilities now, and peo ple are coming into Charlotte by the thousands. „ The city is not growing by dozens, or by hundreds, but by the thousands, and whenever a new family moves to Charlotte it means more children for the public schools, in addition to the natural growth of the schools by the entrance of child ren already here who reach school age each year. ' There is some little opposition to r the bond proposition, yet those who favor the bond issue seem to think this opposition small. The one thing dreaded and feared by the people who are anxious for the bond issue to be a success is the indifference on the part of those who are not opposed to the bonds, but who will not take the time and trouble to register and vote. The registration books‘close Dec. 1, and those who want to vote must register. It ineans an entirely new registration, and. the fact that one’s name is already on the registration books means nothing.' It is a new registration, and evejry one who votes must first register, and the books close on December 1. The issue is clear cut. The schools are needed, and must be had. The interest on the bonds is an invest ment in the future citizenship of Charlotte. The interest is all the present tax-payers will be called up on to expend. The principal will be paid in years to come by the very boys and girls who receive the ben efit from the schools erected with (Continued on Page Seven.) CONSIDERED AS STRONG MAN FOR SECOND PLACE Known As Industry’s Great Statesman—Big Figure In Legion Affairs. George L. Berry, president of the International Printing Press men’s Union, and former national vice commander of the American Legion, known throughout the na tion as industry’s great stateoman, will be urged for second place on on the national ticket when the democratic national convention meets to name standard bearers. A California senator will pre sent the name of Mr. Berry, for vice president, according to pres end plans of friends of the great labor official. It is not known whether or not Mp. Berry has ex pressed himself on the honor that is to be shown him when the con vention meets. It is known that he is always ready to serve his fellows, in any capacity in which he may be placed. Mr. Berry, who made a great record during the world war, is no novice in the political game. He lost the governorship of Ten nessee by only half a dozen votes. He is a southerner, an exception ally able man, and these facts tak-, sn in connection with his grant reputation sugnqng the workers of the nation, grvelum much strength in the political field. Mr. Berry would be a strong running mate for any liberal can didate the democratic party might name. He would not run with Underwood—and that’s a fact his friends can vouch for before-any ' announcement whatever has been made by the distingiushed Ame’r BELMONT VOCATIONAL SCHOOL. Over there in the eastern part of the city stands the Belmont Vocational School—a great con tributor to Charlotte’s future aid vancement. In next week’s issue of The Herald there will be a special article about this school, and the splendid work it is doing. In addition to the hundreds of boys and girls who attend the school in day, time, there are sev eral night classes, composed of plumbers and steamfitters, sheet metal workers, auto mechanics, textile workers and domestic arts. It is of these night classes that the special article will deal. About men, young men and older men, who work all day and on two nights each week attend the classes being given in their particular work. There is enthusiasm there, and earnest effort that speaks well for the future. Those wanting extra copies of next week’s Herald containing this special article will greatly oblige us by ordering in advance the ex tra number of papers desired. Organized Labor Mobilizes to Protect Interests of Toilers in Next Congress; Immigration and Child Labor Big Topics By International Labor Newt Service. WASHINGTON, Nov. 20.— American labor has mobilized its force for the coming session of Congress and an organiza tion of fully seventy-five labor legislative representatives is already on the job. The first meeting of the American Federation of Labor Joint Legislative Conference •already has been held and be fore the new? Congress opens a second session will be held. The- Joint Legislative Con ference includes the legislative committee of the American' Federation and the legislative representatives of all bona fide trade union organizations that maintain such representatives in Washington. The confer ence represents six million trade unionists. Following the first ses&ion of the conference President Gom pers expressed his satisfaction at the progress achieved and his hope that the conference would be able to contribute much to the advancement of labor’s Cause during the com ing sesison of congress. He said: “The entire legislative situation was canvassed by the conference Particular attention was centered on immigration legislation. The present immigration act expires on June 30 and therefore immigration legisla tion must be considered at an early date by the incoming congress. “Child labor was also considered, the conference being pledged to work for a constitutional amendment on that subject. A special conference of the Permanent Conference for |he Abolition of Child Labor, consisting of sixteen national organizations, will help make plans in that connec tion. “Fully a dozen other important legislative questions were ,discussed and three committees were appointed to make special studies on important matters. The probable strength of the forces that will favor construc tive and progressive measures was considered. Members of the confer ence expressed themselves as hope ful that the session will he produc tive of at least some important leg islation of benefit to the masses of the people.” t JDfflSON AND 1 TO SPEAK AT KIN.G GEORGE WORRIED WHEN PALACE PAINTERS THREATEN TO STRIKE ^ “Royal society” of London last week when a strike was threatened at Buckingham Pal ace, residence of King George and family. A non-union painter had been put on a job at the pal&re, and ' the trade union psunters regularly employed there fused to work with him. A messenger from the palace was dispatched poit haste, or by automobile, to the officials of the Nations! Federation of Building Trade Operatives. John Murry^ London district secretary of the federation, at once intervened and was able to settle the 'dispute so that the work of repainting some of the planks about the king’s pal ace proceeded without further interruption. King George said he wanted it to be a union job. -‘T-C a flutter was caused in I TWO THOUSAND IN S. S. WORK; CALLING TODAY „ , , This afternoon a call is being made at evef'y homeiajj&lharJatfce. Kot a house, from th^ finest residencetb the humblest shack, will be passed by, if plans of those having the work in charge are carried out. The occa sion is Home Visitation Day. The purpose is to invite every man, wo man and child in the city to attend the Sunday school and church of their choice. The work is being done under the auspices of the Interna tional, State and City Sunday School Association. Mr. J. Shreve Durham is in charge of the work for the In ternational association, and ministers and laymen from every church in Charlotte, together with the superin tendents and officers of every Sunday school in the city, are assisting Mr. Durham. Two thousand men and women of Charlotte are engaged in the visita tion work. There is nothing secte rian about it at all, nor is it a church survey.. The sole purpose is to in vite people to attend the church and Sunday school of their choice. Meth odists and Baptists, Presbyterians and Episcopalians, Protestants and Catholic and Jews, and all and every church in the city are taking part in the work. It is the biggest single niece of constructive work that has been undertaken in Charlotte in many years. Through this great task many hundreds of people will be brpught to the churches and to the Sunday schools, 'and this in itself is wonderful. But fay. above even that important part of the work is that spirit of co-operation, of religious toleration and respect for the views of others, that is given in this work, of others, that is given, birth and em phasized in this work. JUNIOR ORDER HEAD TO SPEAK Next Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock the Hon. j. M. Sharpe, State Coun cillor of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics, will deliver an address at Long'Creek school, this county, on the principles of the Junior Order. Park Council No. 90 will present the Holy Bible an^ the American flag ,to the new School at that place, and it ii upon this occa sion that the state Head' of the order comes to Charlotte. . Members of Park Council and all other Juniors and I their friends . in and around Charlotte are requested to meet at the Junior Hall, Belmont, not later than 1 o’clock, and go in a body to the Long Greek school build ing. H. A'. Stilwell, C. J. Overcash and H, N. Russell,'the Council’s commit tee, has arranged a program for the afternoon that Will prove interesting to the ctizens of Long Creek com munity. The fact that Mr. 'Sharpe is to be present, and deliver an ad dress is sufficient guarantee that all who attend will be amply repaid for the time spent at the ceremonial. LONGSAOREMEN WIN. NORFOLK, Va., Nov. 20.—After a month’s strike longshoremen in this city won the union shop and secured a wage rate of 75 cents an hour for straight time and $1.07 an hour for overtime.’ MGER COUNCIL MEET i ■ ' Joint Council Will Meet at Four O’Clock. OPEN MEETING At 7 O’clock — Big Crowed Expected-—Program) Arrang ' ed and Plans Completed. LEXINGTON, Nov. 20.—Every thing is in readiness for the meeting here next Saturday, the 24th, of the Joint Council of Carolina Textile Workers. The business session will be held at 4 o’clock in the after noon, and a big open meeting will be held at 7 o’clock in the evening. Both sessions will be held in the Develop ment budding. Rev. Tom P. Jimison, that beloved minister of Spencer, will be with us at both meetings. Many workers here have never heard the “Labor Parson” speak, and everybody is ex pected to.be at the 7 o’clock meeting to hear him. Many of the workers here will also attend the-4 o'clock ' business session, and hear Mr. Jimi son in a ahort address there. Rut his main speech will be deliver ., g a!*#'*?* evening. President C. P. Barring] State Federation of Labe1 with us, too. Already** V workers are looking upnr Barringer as a GodserJ* pie engaged in the texV^j While M*r. Barringer is i j the Railway Clerks, he* J and has so stated, that j 14 f-ive woruers oi eae state »*v\ ? ones who should have first cohfttueration by the officers and all members of -or ganised labor. It^wouldnM; lie a textile jeering, hardly, without him. He has been here; often, and the folks love him , and love to hear him speak. He will preside at the business session of the Joint Council, and will speak at the night meeting. 'Then t^ere is James T. Robertson, of MooreBville, vice president of the • State Federation of Labor, and recog nized as state’s foremost cham pion ; among the textile workers. Along with him will be Vice Presi dent Jones, of the Joint Council, .whole Christian spirit is a great fac tor in the lives of the workers of the state. Committees will meet No. 36, the train on which many delegates will arrive. Some from nearby places will come in automobiles, it has been reported to Secretary of the Council, T. E. Reid. Lexington is looking forward, to the meeting with a great deal of inter est. UNIONSCANNOT BE SUED, SAYS SUPREME COURT Labor organizations cannot be sued in North Carolina for the action of a member of such organization. This is the ruling of the Supreme Court handed down last Wednesday in the case of Tucker against Harry Eatough and the United Textile Workers of America. Judge Harding, In Superior court in Mecklenburg county, rendered this decision, a few months ago, and an appeal was taken from His Honor’s ruling. The Supreme court upheld Judge Harding’s decision. Eatough preferred charges against Tucker in the North Charlotte Tex tile local, which is affiliated with the United Textile Workers of America. Tueker was expelled from member ship in the local. He, through At torney Marshall, entered suit against Eatough and the United Textile Workers of America for damages in the sum of $10,000. Chief Justice Clark wrote the de cision, which declares that an un incorporated organization cannot be sued for the acts of the members. It is an.' important ruling, because of the desire on the part of those who oppose labor unions to bring suits for damages against the union, for acts of the members. The Supreme Court stated that a labor union could no more be held responsible for acts of its members than could the Amer ican Legion or the Confederate Vet erans be held responsible for acts of their members. The full decision of the Supreme Court will be published in a later issue: of The Herald. Hion. J. Frank Flowers represented M?r. Eatough and the United Textile Workers of America throughout the litigation, arguing the case last week before the Supreme Court.
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