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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (July 21, 1920)
BIG- INCREASE: IN WAGES FOR RAILROAD MEN Award by Government Board Adds $600,000,000 to An nual Payroll of Coun try's Carriers. (Conllmifd from Tare One.) gagemtn, flagmen and' brakemen, S.iO rer month. Suburban service passenger em- plnjcs, $o0 per month. Lngincers, firemen, helpers, $1.04 per day. Conductors, "flagmen and brake men. $1.04 per day. Superseding rates established by the railroad administration the board t'.wl the following' nchcdules: Yard Service. Engineers, firemen, helpers, 18 cents per hour. Korrmen, $(). per day; helpers, $6.48; switch tenders, $5.04. Ho3tler Service. Outside hostler, $6.24 per day; in side hostlers, $5.60 per day; helpers, $5.(14 -. Tire following increases were au thorized for shop" employes:' Supervisory forces, - machinists, l.'oilerm.ikcrs, blacksmiths, sheet metal workers, electrical ' Workers,' power men, luonlders, cupola' tend ers and coreniakCra, including those with less than four years' experi ence, all cfafts. 13 cents an hour. e?Taf " add helper' apprentices' &id helpers, all classes, 1J cents an hfcir. Car cleaners, 5 cents an hour. Telegraphers, telephone operators, ageu.iar tower, men, Icygr .oien, jtqwej; and' train directors, block oveVator alul staff men, 10 cents an hpur. Agents at small iioivtelegraph sta tions, 5 cents an hour." Unskilled Men Profit. ' Tfie following ?ncf eases were granted maintenance-of-way and un skilled forces: Construction forces, their, assist ant section, track afid maintenance loremen and assistants and mechan ics ih these departments, 1 Cents an hour. , . . ., . - . Laborers employed in shops and roundhouses, 10 cents au hour. Mechanics' helpers in bridge and building departments, track labor ers, common laborers, bridge tenders" hoisting firemen, pumper engineers, crossing watchmen or flagmen and lanip.lighters and tenders, 8yi cents an hour. Train dispatchers are given an in crease of 13 cents'" an hour and yardjnasters and assistant yard masters 15 cents an hour. Clerks Also Boosted, '5- T$e following ir to tfic established. increases pre added ed. rates for, clerical indentation forces: ; Storekeepers, chiel --clerks, fdre men j and other clerical supervisory force, clerks with one or more yearij' railroad experience, train and cngffie crew callers, assistant station masters, train ' announcer' gatemen aml'rbaggagc and parcel -room em ployes, 13 cents an hour. ' - Janitors, elevator and telephone operators, watchmen, employes op erating office appliances and similar worlf, 10 cents an hour. " Freight handlers or truckers, 12 cent an hour. All common laborers in and around stations, storehonses - and warehouses, not otherwise provided '.or, &l2 cents an hour. Clerks of less than one year's ex perience, bui cents an hour. Office boys, messengers and bther employes under 18 years of age, 5 tents an hour. . i No Class Missed. Stationary engine arid boiler room employes were advanced 13 cents an hour for engineers," firemen and oil ers, while water tenders and coal passers receive a 10-teut increase. In the signal department, foremen, inspectors, maintainers. sighalmen and,-, their ' assistants, 13 cents . an houfj helpers, 10 cents an hour. The decision' provides that em ployes in the departments named who; are properly before the board and not otherwise provided jfor shall receive an increase equaj to, that es tablished for the nearest respective classes. "The intent of his article," the decision says, "is to extend this decision to a miscellaneous class of supervisors and employes, practically imposible . of . specific classification, and at the same time insure to them the same consideration and rate in crease as provided for analogous service." The following new rates are es tablished for employes operating railroad car floats, lighters, ferries andugboats in harbor service: 3 New York Harbor. Ferry boats: Masters and pilots, $22Qper month; first officers, $150. Tog boats and. steam lighters: Makers and pilots, $220; pilots in South Amboy, Perth Amboy apd Port Reading coat -towing lines, $200j mates. $150. -.' Southern Pacific: Louisiana-Mis- sissippi Gulf Coast lines and Texai & Pacific boats carrying one master, $230. two masters, $220; mateV$140t pilots, $155. , Neither Side Bound. T-he railwav labnr board, which hairded down today's decision, was created by th - Esch-Cummins transportation act under which the railroads were returned to private management on March 1 of this year. The board is to sit as a ier-' , manent arbitration board. Neither Nhe'hsads nor the men. however, are bound by the law to accept the de- cisians ot me ooara. The board' was appointed by Pres ident Wilson, with Judge R. M. Bar ton of Tennessee chairman. Thert was some delay in making the appointments,- after the transportation v bill went into effect. . On April 1 dis satisfaction of the men with the de lay was manifested in Chicago when the Chicago Yardmen's association, branded by the old established unions as an "outlaw,"' called a strike, which rapidly spread to near ly .every section of the country. The joard, appointed April 13, met in Washington, and later transferred its hearings to Chicago. , peaths and Funerati- FuilJ 'iK'rvla-i Itf- PrM ' V,'. Krus park lifeguard, who died 8undav from Injuries received In a motorrjrcl Farmer, 51, Marries Stepmother, Near 90, Neighbors Indignant Atlantic, la., July 20". (Special) William VV. Leslie, 51 years old, and his stepmother, Mrs. Mary Eliza beth Leslie, 86 years old, were' mar ried June 22 in Maryville, Mo., ac cording to word which reached here last night. Residents of Edna town ship, of which Mrs. Leslie was a wealthy resident, are indignant at the elopement in which Leslie is said to have concealed his relation ship to the aged bride, who was so weak and feeble during the cere mony the groom had to support her. The two are owners of nearly 1,000 acres in Edna, township, the:greater part of which is ' in the name of Mary E. Leslie. Havana Bankers Call Upon , Importers to Save Credit , Havana, July 20!-Havana bank ers.' and a fomm'itte representing the' California Rice association con ferred' Monday on the seridus credit .situation' resulting frdm valtegctl failure of certain CuGan importers to accept rice Shipments Valued at more than $20,000,000 now held up in harbor here, which, jt is claimed, were shipped under contract. No ' statement' was given Out by 'he conferees, but the bankers are reported to have demanded that merchants protect their paper and to have 'intimated that the island's credit might be seriously involved, as American exporters are becom ing dubious of the good faith of cer tain Cuban importers.' ' Divorce Court TMvnN" Petition. An'rtl Kin. alnst WlUiam H. Kln. nonHupport. ' Catherine Smith agalhat Fred fliriiih. nonsuppnrJ. l.o.mard Turner a!ht Ann Turn sr. cruelty. Ruth Wilson afalnst John Wilson. . , rru1iiv . ' - , '- J. W. Austin aglnst Daphfi Austin, cruelty. Hazel Reeo Klnat Karl Reese, cru?lty. , Jlvorc"' Dtrtr. I.eona KjeWit froito John Klewlt, erueltv. Orua Ashton from Thelma Ash'.oii, crui'ltj". a I c "--,CT"- -v ' 9 - " ' 1 ' ' ' ; I;ou 'can, ..make your owti j program with a Vietrola UNION HEADS EXPECT TERMS TO BE JCCEPTED General Satisfaction is Ex pressed by Omaha Railroad Officials Over Wage Boosts Granted. ' General satisfaction over the aver age 21 ph cent wage increase grant ed by the United States railway board to railway employes yesterday was expressed by leaders of or ganized groups of employes in Omaha. - ' Railway officials here, although un willing to discuss' the effect of the $600,000,000 increase, expressed the hope that the increase would result in an era of industrial peace and in creased efficiency among railway workers. Hope For New Efficiency! "I have had only -time to read hurriedly, but not digest the -award of . the United- States railread labor board," said Carl K. Gray, president of the Union Pacific sjaMem. "All railroad officials will be pleased with the fact that the men have received a substantial, and in some cases a belated recognition of their requests. "It is to be devoutcdly hoped now that the whole matter has had cart ful and painstaking attention by this nonpartisan board, that there will lie a determination on the part of all railroad men, employes and officers alike, to settle down to their respec tive tasks with a gfini determination to produce with the available ma terial at hand a degree of efficiency in transportation Wiich will meet the preent exacting situation." Mr. Gray would not-comment on the effect of the increase ojithe Union Pacific system, nor -w'ld he discuss the action of the Pennsyl vania railroad in, laying off 12,000 Exactly the dance numbers you like best played by famous bands and orchestras This is why the Vietrola is so popular with those who Hke to dance They always have a program of their own choosing, and a "dsuiee'bidiestra' made up of the best qualified musicians in the world. Hear the newest dance music at any Victor dealer's Victrolas $25 to $1500. New Victor Records demonstrated at all dealers on the 1st of each monfh. VR2TR Mii. .AT,err, Victor Talking Machine Company Camden, New Jersey THE BEE: OMAHA", WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 1920. men on itsvastern division yester day. Asked if the Union Pacific con templated laying off men in large numbers, he declared that "on the contrary fhe Union Pacific wanted more men." " W. F. Thiehoff, assistant general manager of Burlington lines west, said he considered the increase very substantial in View of several raises granted workers during federal con trol and the general belief that a lower level of prices would become a fact in the near future. "The railroads of the country can not expect to absorb this increase by increased business," said Mr. Thie hoff, "for during the past two years business has been -at a peak. Al though facilities for handling busi ness should be better this fall, we can't hope to greatly exceed business of the past two years. "With this in view we sincerely hope the interstate commerce com mission will take the increase into consideration in rendering a deci sion on the request of railroads for increased freight rates." Mr.' Thiehoff said the increase would not cause the Burlington to lay oft men. Expects Unions to Accept. Although the demand of organ ized railway workers was for an in crease' of $1,000,000,000 the $600, OOO.OOG increase will probably be ac cepted by the workers, according to Bruce Hamilton, local chairman f the Brotherhood of Railway. Car men of America and vice president of the protective board of the Union Pacific,, who is in Omaha representing the six shop crafts here during the absence of general chairmen of the six crafts. "The raise is larger than I ex pected would be granted," said Mr. Hamilton, "and I believe the situa tion is favorable for an acceptance. I have received no word frcm Chi cago, "however, and can only speak for myself." T. E. Newman, a leader in the railway clerks' union at the Union Pacific headquarters, also predicted the - increase would be satisfactory to a majority of the clerks there. Clerks are to receive an increase of 13 cents an hour, according to the award. "HIS OLA RATE INCREASES OF 18 PER CENT TO BE ASKED AT ONCE Railroads Will Accept Wage Board's Award "Outlaw" Unions Not Recognized by Commission. Chicago, July 20. An 18 per cent increase in freight rates will be. necessary to meet the 21 per cent average wage award granted rail-, road employes today, E. T. Whiter,' teprescntative of the roads in the hearings before the railway labor board, announced today The railroads, Mr. Whiter' an nounced after a conference with thi Western Managers' association, nvill accept the board's award and apply its terms immediately. "The award speaks for itself," Mr. Whiter said. ' It means, of course, the roads must ask for increased rates. To meet the board's estimated $600,000,000 crease will require an increase of about 18 per cent in freight rates." Brotherhood "Men Silent. Presidents and general officers -" the fiVe big brotherhoods., went into executive session and indicated they would have nothing, to say before late today. v The union men as a whole "did not seem satisfied with'the increase au thorized, but there was no talk prior to the executive session of a general strike. The belief grew that the leaders would submit the question to a referendum -ote of their men. The new railroad unions which called the scries of strikes this spring, hcr their members had broken away from the recognized brotherhoods, will submit the board's decision to a referendum vofe of their - membership, John Grunati, MASTERS VOICE tea umt. orr This trademark and the tradefnarked word "Vietrola' identify all our products.. Look under the lid 1 Look on the label I VICTOR TALKING) MACHINE CO. Camden, N. J. president of- the Chicago Yardmen's association, announced today". When the attention of Judge R. M. Barton, chairman oi the board, was called to C-runau's plan, he pointed out that the decision specifically names 18 unions and some 400 roads as the parties concerned, and does not name any of the new unions formed by the rail strikers. After Grunau's attention had been called to this point he held a con ference with his associates and then issued the following statement: "The United States railroad board's decision is unsatisfactory. It shows discrimination when it en tirely ignores the Chicago Yard men s association delegates who were present with their demands, and who represent more than 300. WX) men of the various crafts affili ated and recognized as being an in tegral part of the membership of the C. Y. A. "It was inconsistent to recognize one minority insurgent group and pot the majority group. The group I speak of being the Masters, Mates and Pilots of America." Los Angeles Is Shaken Again by Earthquake Shock Los Angeles, Cal., July 20. A sharp earthquake shock was felt here at 6:48 o'clock tonight. No damage was reported from any quarter -of the city from the temblor. Oil Prices Advance Pittsburgh. Pa., July 20. The principal oil purchasing agencie,s. here today announced an increase of 25 cents barrel in Ragland crude oil, bringing the price to $2.35. The oil comes from the Kentucky field. & Specially Priced Haberdashery $3 Nightshirts, $2.35 Faultless and Univer sal garmnts in all sizes. $2 Wash Ties, $1.65' Attractive Ties made -of fine silk shirtings. $4 Pajamas, $2.95 Desirable p attern and splendid mate rials distinguish them. - Shirts Are Reduced An attractive selec tion is left in every size. - ' The Men's Shop To the Left As You Enter Net Flouncings for wry low prices Full Skirt Length - $2.75 quafity, $1.95 a yd. $3.25 quality, $2.75 a yd. $5 quality, $3.75 a yard $7 quality, $4 a yard $7.25 quality, $4.25 a yd. Center Isle, Main Floor Union Suits For Children Only 89c Knitted suits or checked dimify ones, with or without but tons at the waist. Second Floor THOM Oxfords for Street Wear Have New Low Prices Brown Kid Oxfords, with welt soles and military heels, $15 value, Wednesday, $12 a Pair Black Kid Oxfords, with welt soles and Cuban heels, $12 values, Wednesday, $9.60 a Pair Black Kid Oxfords, with welt soles . and military heels. $12 values, Wednesday, $9.60 a Pair " Vacation Bag! I Jr d Most riime tmNll Prepaid m -- I 1 r Duluth Grand Jury : -Declares One Negro ' Lynched, Blameless Duluth, July 20. The special county grand jury investigation of the lynching of three negroes -here on June 15 last, declared in its final report, made public last night that Isaac McGhie, one of the negroes hanged, had no part in -the attack on a white girl, which brought about the trouble. Evidence brought be fore it convinced the grand jury,. the report said, that McGhie was merely held by the police as an important witness. Special Service Schools Are Planned for Guard Officers Washington, July 20. Further op portunity for the training and devel opment of officers of the national guard, is offered through a War de partment order today, providing special courses for Instructors at service schools for officers below major. The adjutant generals have been instructed' to submit to the mil itia bureau names of those recom mended for the schools. ' The schools in which the courses will be given are the infantry school, Camp Beuning, Ga.; the cavalry school, Fort Riley, - Kansas; the Field Artillery school, Ft. Sill, Ok!.; The coast artillery school. Fort Monroe, Va., and the tank corps school, Camp Meade, Md. Five medical officers also will be permit ted to attend the army medical school in Washington. 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' FRELING & STEINLE 1803 Fnrnam Street SOVIET FLATLY REJECTS PEACE OFFER BYJRITAIN Reply Is Sarcastic in Tone And Is Intended to Win Poland td Reds, London Times Says. London, July 20. The repft of th Russian soviet governmeiu i vlv British note concerning an armistice with' Poland, rejects in substance the British peace proposals, according to the London Times, bch publishes a summary af the s6viet answer. The document is lengthy and the Times assumes it will soon be pub lished bv the government. . . The bolshcviki decline to come to r.ondon, according to the Times, because they say Great Briiain is not impartial. They also' object to the admission ti the conference of delegates from the Baltic states, saying Russia already has made peace with the.m. As to Poland, the bolshevik gov ernment points out .that the proposed armistice line is unfair to Poland, and that wjth direct .negotiations the bolshcviki are prepa.refl. tp grant Poland a much more favorable frontier. . . . . . 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