Hammond Times, Volume 15, Number 4, Hammond, Lake County, 22 June 1921 — Page 7
Wednesday, June 22. 1921.
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LEWIS IS VETERAN
R. R. Union Delegates Saj Gompers Is Attempting To Split Them Up. BY MTLDRHn MORRIS rrrrr correspondent i. n. service CENTER, Colo.. June 2 2. sensational charge which may be aire! rn the floor of the convention of the American Federation of Labor and have an aftermath resulting In a rupture in lator ranks, have been injected into the fight between Samuel Campsri and John L. Lewis, president f the United Mine Workers of America for the presidency of the federation. Supporters of Lewis charged today that "campaign of poisonous gas" is being conducted by the? Gompers camp to discredit the miners" head. At a secret conference of the delegate of the railroad unioni last ntgnt -vhloh latd until the earlv hours of
the morning. John H. Walker, president of the Illinois Federation of Labor, presented a series of charges against Lewis. LEWIS in Sl'MMOSED. They were of bo serious a nature that Lewis and Green, secretary of the miners union, and a member of the executive council of the federation, were summoned to the meeting. Lew's answered Walker's charges one by one. After a speech by Green heretofore affiliated with Gompers, the conference unanimously gave Lwl3 a "vote of thanks and confidence." Railroad union delegates charged in the meeting that Gompers was attempting to split the railroad unions.
1 Lewis denounced Walker.
"He made these charges in secret and without my presence. He does not dare to fact, me and make them," said Lewis. "I want to make it plain here and now that I have never nought Samuel
Gompers place. I became a candidate only aftt-r I had btun Importuned by
many delegates who declared etN
ment demanded a change in the administration. I serve warning now that I shall not permit this campaign of poisonous gas organized to discredit me go on . I right in the open and I shall fight clean. It's dirty pomioS and a disgrace to the labor movement of America." EX MITT I.ONO LIVED. There has been long time enmity 1mtween Walker and Lewis. Walker Is a member of the miners union. Although close to th Chicago "rebel group" headed by John Kltzpatrick, he has bee, nknowri as a supporter of Gompers. Miner leaders declared today that his action last night will be sought before the convention of the miners next September. The contest between Gompers and Lewis is bringing to light interesting
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alignments. According to reports the International Ladies' Garment Makers Union, branded many times by Gompers as a "socialist organization" and which hitherto has openly opposed his policies had allied itself with the veteran leader and the vote of its delegation will be cast for him. Benjamin Schlesslnger of New York, head of the
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hitherto, the rail unions have voted as
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The Irish fight is expected to have
important bearing on the election.
The faction demanding the conven
tion declarv itself for a boycott on British made goods is adding to the
excitTment by charging that the
"Gompers steam roller" was at work
yesterday afternoon when an amend
ment incorporating the original boycott resolution offered to the substitute Irish resolution presented by the resolutions committee was ruled out of order by Gompr-rs. The big fight will come this morning when appeal from Gompers' decision is made to the convention.
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From authentic information received by The Times thl emorning, the big ten Inch merchant mill No. 2 of the Gary Works of the Illinois Steel Co. whtth has ben shut down approximately six months, will resume operation. Just how large an order ha been received and how long the mill will continue to operate could not be learned. The 10-Inch merchant mill No. 1 le the largest, newest and mod modern mill in this part of the country. As a further indication of renewed activity In the Gary mills there sre indications that the axle mill will start up again probably some time net wej. This mill has been down approximately five morcths. The balanc of, the merchant mills and the wheel plant will no doubt continue on the same schedule heretofore, rolling a week or so and then shutting down again for about the same length of time. Aa the orders are received that warrant the operation of the differenvt mills, the mills are put In operation, the orders run off and then shut down again. With resuming operation in the 10lnch nvetrchant mill No. 2 the Blab and 60-inch mills wllla will shut down again for an Indefinite period. The 160 inch mill is still down with no prospects of an early start, it Is said. According to & well lnformr-d employe of the Gary works yesterday, it ! said that the pay foil has been cut doa to approximately one-half of about a yer ago at this tlm. Employes at the Gary Harbor state that the tonnage this year will be cut down to approximately one-faalf fo what It was last yeaf. Only about Afty per cent of the er shipping vessels are- In operation. The plant of the American aheet and Tift Plate Co. wil permta five days this wek, opers-tlng twalve out of th 24 bot tnllls. Only a few sheet mills are In operation.
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Charles Bruce was arrested by Officer Wagner oh Indiana boulevard for going 3 miles per hour. He plead guilty at the police station and paid $11. M. E. Mayo arrested by Officer tVagner ' on Standard avenue, plead guilty and also paid $11. To attend Millers Pollar Day means a big saving. Watch windows and come early. Adv. The regular meeting of the "Whiting Lodge No. 38 K. of p. will he called tomorrow evening at which all members and visiting members are urged to be present. Miller's Dollar Pay Tomorrow. Hoy' dies 'Carters' Underwear, all styles and sites to 44, $1.69 value, 1.00. Adv. Mrs. C. Howard Cobb nee Ruth Tilton left Monday for Houston, Texas, to Join her husband and make her future horns there. Genuine Sealpax for boys' and girl tn 12 years, straight or bloomer style, $1.00 Ad r. P. L. Krauel of the 113th St. left yesterday for Edwardsburg. Ind., to attend and also usher at fhe wedding of Dr. Rlsves of Whiting and Miss Iva Anderson of that city, which will be a large Church wedding to take place tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock. Miller's Dollar Day Thursday. Boy's Coveralls and Sleeveless Aprons, t for $1.00. Adv. A. J. 'Wallace of Chicago. John Rlight and Wm. Blight also of Chicago were all arrested by F. G. Lappham on the charge of fishing in Voir lAks without a license. All plead guilty to the offense and paid fines of $10 apiece. Miller's Dollar Day Thursday. Sensational offer In Ladies' Gingham Porch Dresses. $8.00 value, $1.00. Adv. Miss June and Lois Maunder of Morris, II!.. and Ella Skinner of Chicago were guests at the C. E. Maun, dec home in Ohio avenue. Millers Dollar Day Thursday. Children's Sox in solid colors, 60c value, 3 pair for $1.00. Adv. James Arundel of Sheridan v avenue has purchased a new Briscoe sedan. Miller's Dollar Day Thufsday. Large size Bath Towels, double weave, 7Sc value, t for $1.00. Adv. The Woman's Auxiliary Unit No. 80
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Miller's Dolalr Day Tomorrow. Boys' Salt and Pepper Mixture Knee Pantst siie to 17, $1.00. Adv. Donald T. Purdy has purchased new Ford sedan. All Girl Scouts are to meet at th Whiting park tomorrow evaning at 6:45 to begin practice for the Fourth of July pageant. Miss Bushey request that all Girl Scouts be present at that time. Miller's Delalr Day Thursday. Boys' Fport ..Blouses, good value, size to 15. 2 for $1.00. Adv. Misses Katherine Pedersen and Bessie Xaef and Mrs. James Griffith are taking summer work at the University of Chicago. Miller's Dollar Day Thursday. Brand new Corsets, in all models, sise to 30. $1.00. Adv.
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