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T h u r & d lV Page Eight JUSTICE FOR THE McNAMARAS DISTINGUISHED ATTORNEY “Justice for the McNamaras!" BELIEVES LABOR WLL WIN ¡1 reallv mean? The answer is You’ve »Set th e 1 Price o f Your What (!<«•' that God Mammon has sent forth his juggernaut ears W ashington - Samuel Vntermyer. the to crush the desire». ho|x*s and efforts of the and that distinguished lawyer, who has recently been toilers, ...... ...... the .... : oppressed < ' „ workers arc F a ll S u it at in Paris in connection with French counsel, eallmii out, “Give us justice. And they „«•tiding international litigation, predicts u also lighting for justice great international victory for lalx.r over The McNamara brothers are only two of . the tens of thousands of workers u ho every Mr I ntermver has taken a great interest year in these I’nited States of America die in the recent strikes in Britain and has this in mine, factory or forest, that God Mamm. i to saV “I regard the outcome of this strug- may lie satiated. So there really should not ide its a foregone conclusion. The settle-' be any great howl or protest against the sac-j inent will finallv and indefinitely Is- in favor' rifice of these two common workingmen, say j of organized lalxir. This is its it should be, the fat-bellied sycophants of God Mammon, and it will come to pass within the twelve- But a Confucius, a Buddha, a ( hrist and “ * . ' their many followers, have uuickened the “The real issue is the same in Ixith En- conscience and intelligence of the |x*oples gland and America—the recognition of the of the world. There ts occasional resistant-e labor union and the insistence that organ- against the juggernaut cars of (.«id Mam- i/.ed capital shall deal directly with the rep- mon, of that brutal nature |xiwer which also resentatives of organized labor. The latter proclaims itself in earthquakes, hurricanes has made greater headway in England than and typluxms. shouting Only evil and de- 4n the I’nited States, but in lioth countries struction shall survive, unless 1 have m\ the cause of lalxir is unfairly treated and is autocratic sway.” misrepresented bv the bulk of the metro- The McNamara brothers are leaden* of iw.litan nress. 1 this age-seasoned conscience and mtelli- " Unorganized. the men ar<- hojxdess and gence. The McNamaras have lieen lnter- tlie struggle is grotesquely unequal. The fering with the juggernaut cars of the .steel demanuc of the laboring men may be at Trust, by guiding the workers of their c al- times unreasonable, but not nearly so much ’ ing to keep clear from the crushing w hinds ( so as has been the oppression of capital in of the juggernaut car. 1 he McNamaras, the past, and not to lie compared with what have aided m securing better pay and lower. would lie the hoiielessness of their situation hours of lalsir for the Structural Iron Work- were it not for the protection they get by ers, so that these workers, their wives and reason of their organizations.” 4 5 , *2 0 or *25 The MEIER. & FRANK CLOTHING STORE On the Third Floor is the Place to Get It We challenge any store in the city to equal the suits we offer at these prices. They’re perfect in every particular —perfect style —perfect finish perfect materials, and W e’ve over 1OOO new patterns— every new Fall w eave and shade in handsome ALL-W OOL Suitings ___ you’ll be astonished at the quality of these suits even at $15. Not the medium grade, ordinary Suits that you might expect to get at this price —but the correct, smart styled clothes of splen did all-wool materials that many a fellow pays big for. We’ve a distinct showing for the young man who’s looking for dash and nobbiness in his Fall clothing. Equally complete is the showing of more conservative models. Of course they are all prices $12.50 to $35, but we feature the three unrivaled lines at •PIKE'S BIG BILL. *15, *20, *25 When the Linemen settled up their strike affairs that for four months had occupied the attention of the union, they asked Davis & Farrell for a bill. There had been 20! eases in court, and the gentlemen had Ix-en put to considerable trouble in defending and prosecuting for the Linemen. It was ex a cte d that the bill would be $1.000. maybe • < F. V The more hopeful ones said $500. See Count de Sey A committee asked for the bill. They children could have a lietter chance to escajie were put off. It looked as if, after the man- fn)in t|lc wheels of the juggernaut car of more demonstrate ner of some lawyers, the firm was sizing up Mammon. The McNamaras have also the Morrison the purse of its clients. The purse was pret- (.BUgetJ various laws to Is- passed somewhat tv slim. The union ordered that committe1 safeguarding human life on buildings and Street Window to get that bill; it wanted to know the worst bridges. King Mammon hates such escapes right away, quick. The bigger it was the from his clutches. more the individual and collective members: And, worst of all, the McNamaras were Discussing the educational possibilities < f UNION GAINS IN BRITAIN. would have to restle. The union felt, th a t; leaders in aiding workers of other trades _____ the moving picture theatres, a writer in the as the firm had done good work, that th e 1 ,)V example and other support to escape L ondon .—As a result of the recent strikes Moving Picture News says: "I will go fur- union scale of the legal fraternity might ap- froni the wheels of the juggernaut, in Britain, thousands of new memliere have ther and say that in the teaching of the tech- ply. The scale is “take it all and come back Hence the word went forth from the high been gained bv the unions. Harrv Gosling mque of music, Ixith vocal and instrumental, for more.” ’ priests of Mammon—and in the United the representative of the bmdon Transport the cinematograph can be made more yalu- 24S FIRST. NEAR MADISON The committee went back and notified states of America the highest are Morgan, Workers, has issued a statement to the ef- able than any other known ethod of Ulus- “ Pike” Davis that they were there to camp Rockefeller and Guggenheim—that their feet that 85 000 workers have joined the re- tration. How about the movements of the Pictures Changed Daily until that bill was produced. He accord servelings, some governors, some detectives siieetive unions connected with the Federa- larynx and the facial contortions supposed 5c—Admission—5c ingly made it out. The committeemen gave some judges, some lawyers, be constructed tion in that city. He also states that ad- to be necessary for the acquiring of perfect into a modem juggernaut car. a startled gulp when they read it. vances in wages of from 10 to 33 per cent speech in song? If example is worth any- “For legal services, etc., etc., total $52." However, there is going to be great disap have tieen secured bv carmen, seamen, dock- thing, what is the value of life-like reproduc pointment. Millions of bands are already ers coal porters, et«'-.. and that the hours of tion of Melba’s poise, the infinite grace of vio Two dollars a case! The committee made out a check on the outstretched to snatch the McNamaras from lator were reduced by from S to 25 per cent, lin bowing like that of Sarasate. Neruda and 209 FIRST ST. sjM»t. Were they dreaming? And then the the wheels of the juggehiaut. And millions At Liverpool more than 25, (MM) new mem- Joachim? We Show the Best of Pictures at all times vociferous “ Pike” turned that check over, more are only waiting for the word and o|>- bers were gained by the Transport Workers endorsed it, handed it to the chairman with jxirtunitv to render aid. Changed Daily Associations, and wages have lieen increased Spend your money where you can hire In Portland, as elsewhere, the unions have 20 per cent. At Hull. Glasgow, Bristol, union workers with the union label. the remark: sent money for the McNamara defense fund. Cardiff, Swansea and Newport similar tri “ Put it in the lienefit fund, boys.” If “ Pike” Davis, or his equally capable A popular way to stretch a helping hand is to umphant results have lieen obtained. and able partner. W. E. Farrell, ever want wear a McNamara button, as shown above. At the annual conference of the Miners' I to run for governor, or senator, or tax col It means moral and financial support. Dan Federation of Great Britain, which will lx* 231 Morrison Street lector, the Electrical Workers' Union No. Conley, business agent of the Portland Local held at Southport in the first week of Octo Change Picture* D aily 125, will go down the line for them. Both of the Structural Iron Workers, is in charge ber. the Lancashire and Cheshire Federation partners put up the job oil the Linemen, and of the sale of these buttons. He is to lie will present a resolution demanding the es Lalxir Temple, • Fourth and tablishment of a minimum wage scale for each anil severally conspired I ........ and connived | 1 found ’ »Ml IVA » at »V the — — — — - -----| o make out that bill. The Linemen appro- Alder streets. He is assisted in this defense miners. The resolution will also call for a ¡ate the services, and have presented each of t he McNamaras by an active committee general strike to enforce the demands, if P resenting Licensed, Censored Film Productions « . . ---------•-r . . „.,;«.,ui„ hjs unjon by the business agents of ,cntleman with _ a watch charm, suitably en necessary. The Lancashire and Cheshire STAR— Best Pictures Made, Cream of See the Gellerman Boys in their the Building Trades Council. They ask for N ew Home graved. fields employ over 100,000 miners. Musical Attractions. Hereafter anv man caught casting reflec more volunteers, so that when the Mc coal The executive committee of the IS feder ARCADE— Railroad, Historical, Comedy 3 7 S ix th Street tions on “ Pike" Davis will have to sing low Namara trial starts in Octoker, every union ated unions governing the ship-building T h e H ouse o f C o u rtesy Features. man in Portland will wear a McNamara but if a Lineman is within hearing. have appoved the movement for an ton. Thus we workers of Portland can do trades OH JOT— “ Home of Western H its.” eight-hour day. It is said the matter wil TO BE TRIED IN LOS ANGELES. our humble share in rescuing the McNamara be discussed at the next meeting of the fed TIVOLI— East Side “ Picture Palace,” brothers from the juggernaut car of King erated executives and that the outcome of Star Features, Classy Music. Judge Bordwell, liefore whom John J. and Mammon. this meeting will Ixi the almost unanimous iames B. McNamara will be tried on Octo-1 Five-Cent Second-Run Pictures The Home of Good Shows and Good Musk. backing an day. ■CKing of OI the m e demand u e i l l H U U for lo r a n eight-hour - > U O ., • • H-r ii. has ruled that the trial must be held SQUEEZE OUT THE WATER A similar agitation is reported in the steel Hippodrome, Orpheum, Dream, Casino, Grand and Hawthorne Avenues. n Los Angeles, and not in Indianapolis, _____ trade. The members of the British Steel Bijou, Palace and Columbia Theatres. vhere John J. McNamara was . kidnaped water in public utilities can lie Smelters’ Union have voted largely in favor rom by Burns Burns’ detectives. detectives. -• people are ready of a move for the eight-hour day, and the of am by squeezed out whenever the The bill of exceptions filed by counsel for ,UJ V i . *i(.k ficials of the union have asked for a confer ie McNamara brothers questioned the p^pjg can tackle the Portland Rail- ence with the employers to discurs the de irisdiction of the Superior Court, but the, I anJ ScQur C(»mpany, for in- mand. Oregonian Building, 131 Sixth. I Motion Pictures and Musical Vaudeville >urt held that it had jurisdiction. , stance, and run off some millions of watered ALWAYS A GOOD SHOW. Admission 10c The McNamara brothers saw and talked bonds as easily as pumping a bar- A UNION-BUILT BATTLESHIP. I ith President Gompere of the A. F. of L. on , stoca ana oonus « » 5c—Admission—5c PARK AND WASHINGTON STS. eptember 11. Accompanied by Clarence re W ashington .—Work on Uncle Sam's »arrow and Joseph Scott, attorneys for the * ,Jne ftbout five or a;x n,neH long in greatest and latest dreadnaught, the battle [cNamaras, the labor chief called at the of thp cjt an(j equjp ¡t wjth far8 ship New York, has lieen begun. The ves runty jail and held a conference with the J ’modern appiianees. Operate it for a sel will lx- built in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, mprisoned men. 3 8 9 East B u rn side Srreet cent a passenger for three months. . ana and w will, in , w when nen c completed. o m p ic « lx> a tribute to the 46 THIRD ST. By that time the combine will lx* on its gkj|j of organized lalxir. Good Shows Nothing Better MEN’S FALL SUITS. ¡knees liegging for mercy. It will agree to i The p]an to build the dreadnaught in a 5c—Admission—5c Daily Change of Program , i • v . w sell out to tht city; give up its franchise and | government vard has met with considerable Direct from the center of fashi . . another; reduce fares to three cents, or opposition. It was asserted that the vessel fork. They are cut by e*l’cr“’- w : even two cents; heat its cars in winter and „ n,ld notliebuiltontheoriginalanunintap- irtists in their own line. My tailor, wno is ¡n 8ummer; gjVP transfers and [ propr}ated fnr ti,at purpose on account of >n the spot, makes all necessary altera ° . p 8treeta; anything demanded. tj,e eight-hour dav in operation in govern or which I make no extra charge. esl!, • ( \>st something? Sure it would. But | nient piants. The appropriation was in i'ou walk away with a suit that Uxiks HM that (.oint,ine drag out of our ereasetl, however, and the battleship will l>e he madertzwirder kind , pickets now? , , built l.y the government. •rice. $27.50 to $30 milts at » , ■ • . • “ Same recipe applied to the gas and elec- Before work was begun it was found neees- o $25 values at $14.75. My »•«» » tric eombine that furnishes light or power. | 8arv to take off a piece of a corner of a build- •ent and system of buying does it Jimmy .(ip worth on, lM)rt,on of present, jn ortier ,h at the ways might lie length- 1200 FEET ABOVE THE CITY Dunn, Room 315 Oregonian Bldg, la k e : chargt*. , * , . . levator. Build and operate public utilities at a dead loss, if necessary, and see all these high- GETTING WISE. NOTICE. ! priced franchises fall to the ground like a crippled aeroplane. V amtiuver , B. C.—The effort of Canad Catering to ladies and gentlemen only. Notice is hereby given that the under- And the |xx»ple are getting wiser every ian employers to destroy the lalxir move Building open on all sides. The best floor igned has purchase«! all the projxjrty lx>- minute. ment by instilling national prejudice into unging to Emeat Cox, situated at f«x,t <>f in the Northw’est. ¡the minds of the workers, has failed. The 'rampton avenue and will not lx* resjxjnsi- Everv time von buy a Cluett shirt or a Vancouver World is authority for the state- >le for any debts of the previous tenants. Stetson hat vou enc irage these union-fight- ment that “the few straggling local» bias B ernard Cox. ing establishments, and everv hit they sell «îuerading under the title of the ( anadian Come and ride in our AIRSHIP and haw encourages them to k«xq> on paving low Federation of Lalxir, ami Ix'tter known as Because of the |x>rsecution of the two ed- . . . . . . . . ........-............... . your picture taken—a new stunt. / ■ ■ — ■* the 'nationalists’ to international unions, tors of a Socialist pajxT in New Castle, l’a., wages ami working long • hours are gradually dropping their affiliation with i majority of the citizens are registering as ---------------------- Socialists. The persecution is very bitter, No matter how much a particular shirt, the jx’r capita tax dodgers, and lining up uid includes injunctions, lilxd suits and in- hat. cap. make «if shoes <»r clothing is ail\er- with the world-wide trade < rganizations of ___ _ you __ ________ _ y /our brothers and the working class. There isn't enough of n I N U T I: ? oking the laws of Fxlward the Sixth of En- tised, are unfair to C A R S EV E R Y FE ;land, the predecessor of Elizalieth. Amer- sisters and unfair to yourself unless you se them to hold a funeral this year, let alone a convention." cure the union lalxd on vour purchase. can laws an* not good enough Union Show Houses O regon Theatre Fun Theatre Union Show Houses The N ovelty Theatre People’s Amusement Co. NICKELODEON Em pire Theatre c ir iii iii u i M ajestic T heatre C r y s ta l T h e a t r e Bakeronian Theatre IRIS T HEATRE Council Crest Finest Skating Rink in the City Hany Other High-Class Attractions ADMISSION TO PARK FREE
