oc-plain-dealer 1924-12-11

RUSH SAMUEL GOMPERS TO U.S. (Continued from Page One) MEXICO CITY, Dec. 11.—Samuel Gompers, 74, president of the American Federation of Labor died this morning at San Nicolas a small town near San Luis Potosí according to a message received here today by the labor leader's friends. Gompers' heart was unable to function as he was being taken thru a high mountain range, the message stated. Gompers was en route by train to the United States. He had suffered a relapse yesterday and was being rushed home. Immediately the dispatches stating Gompers was dead reached Mexico City, railroad officials at once tried to get in touch with the train to obtain further details but they were unsuccessful. The mountain range in the vicinity of San Nicolas is the highest along the route of the International and Great Northern Railroad to the United States. Gompers was being rushed to a lower altitude. The message reporting Gomper's death said that three physicians who were attending the noted American labor leader, had used every doxyce to keep him alive until a lower altitude was reached. Gompers was stricken with a heart affliction when he came here recently to attend the inauguration. The remains of Don Pedro Menéndez; who founded St. Angelo 359 years ago, are seen being borne to a last resting place in the American sailors participated in the ceremony. The American ambassador, Primo de Rivera, and the Bishop of Oviedo are following Spanish admiral. early eighties to its present full bodied strength. He gave his life to it. He helped to found it and for 40 years headed it as president, weather-war as a member of the Wilson peace commission. After the world war, Gompers devoted his efforts largely to two things—maintenance so far as no The mountain range in the vicinity of San Nicolas is the highest along the route of the International and Great Northern Railroad to the United States. Gompers was being rushed to a lower altitude. The message reporting Gompers' death said that three physicians who were attending the noted American labor leader, had used every device to keep him alive until a lower altitude was reached. Gompers was stricken with a heart affliction when he came here recently to attend the inauguration of Pres. Calles and yesterday he suffered a relapse. It was decided by his friends to rush him to the United States in the hope that the tower altitude would improve his condition. The path of the train led through the highest mountainous section of Mexico. MEXICO CITY, Dec., 11.—Samuel Gompers, veteran president of the American Federation of Labor, today was making a valiant effort to stave off death until he reached the land of his adoption. On a stretcher he was carried aboard a train for the United States last night with the hope that he might leave to reach a lower altitude and possible relief from the lung complication taking serious toll of his 74 years. Physicians attending him during his three day illness from bronchitis and what is feared to be "24-hour pneumonia," were dubious of Gompers surviving the trip as the route northward crosses two mountain ranges at least a mile higher than Mexico City. In his weakened condition, he has had trouble breathing the riffled air of the Mexican capital. The aged leader, English-born but a figure in American labor circles for 40 years, after a delirious night under care of three physicians, told his attendants in a lucid interval that he believed he would survive if he could be taken to the lower altitude. He insisted that he be put aboard a train last night. All Mexico is watching the passing of the Gompers-train, for he is a popular figure in Mexican labor circles. As he lay ill with bronchitis in his hotel, the Pan-American Lab or Union re-elected him president, following the example of the American Federation in its El Paso convention which returned him to the position he has continuously held, except for one year since 1886. A solemn procession saw him borne to the train last night. LAREDO, Texas, Dec. 11.—Hospitals in this city today declared they had received no formal notification that Samuel Gompers, veteran head of the American Federation of Labor, reported being rushed to the states in a last desperate effort to save his life, was to arrive here later in the day. When Gompers was removed last night from Mexico City where early eighties to its present full bodied strength. He gave his life to it. He helped to found it and for 40 years headed it as president, weathering storm after storm, defeating enemy after enemy, whether within or without the organization. At his death he must have found satisfaction in the fact that under his skillful pilotage the A.P. of L., is the greatest labor organization in the world, in membership and influence on the economic life of any country. American historians will accord Samuel Gompers an important place in the history of the republic in the half century between the civil war and the world war. Gompers was born London in 1850, the son of Dutch Jewish parents. He left school at an early age and became a cigar maker's apprentice, emigrating to America early in his teens. Here in the new world he found the movement toward labor organization just beginning. He threw himself into it with all his youthful enthusiasm and native ability. He rapidly rose to the presidency of his local, became one of the charter members of the present American Federation of Labor and, in 1882, at barely over 30, he became its president. He was re-elected annually thereafter until his death—a span of 42 years—which saw the labor movement rise and fall like the tide of the ocean. His last election took place at El Paso only a few weeks ago. He ruled the Federation with an iron hand—and did until advancing years took their toll and brought up a new crop of younger leaders who in recent years rather dominated the organization. But they never stripped "the old man" as he was affectionately called, of all of his power, and he continued a dominant leader until his death. Gompers' battle on behalf of labor did not end with his presidency of the Federation. He was prolific as a writer and speaker and for 40 years in print and from the platform he hammered away at his task by improving the economic and social zone of men who toil with their hands. Much of Gompers success in building up his organization was due to his canny political sense. He early determined upon a non-partisan attitude in national elections and while he, himself was often strongly partisan, his organization seldom was. The federation was more partisan in 1924 than ever before in his history go war as a member of the Wilson peace commission. After the world war, Gompers devoted his efforts largely to two things—maintenance so far as possible of the high wages labor enjoyed during the war, and the weeding out of "reds" and "bolisevists" in the organization. He remained a bitter foe of Russian communism until his death, and an equally bitter opponent of American recognition of Soviet Russia. Nearly all of his last public appearances and addresses have dealt with this "red" question. The aged labor leader is survived by a widow and one son, Samuel Gompers, Jr., who is chief clerk in the department of labor. He was twice married. His first wife died some years ago, leaving a son and daughter. The daughter died a few years ago. He remarried two years ago. WIDOW SHOCKED WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 — No word of the death of Samuel Gompers, veteran head of the American Federation of Labor other than contained in press dispatches had been received in Washington up to an early hour this afternoon. Mrs. Gompers, at her home in Cleveland Park, was shocked by the messages. "I have no word yet," she said. News of the aged labor leader's death spread rapidly around the capital, and was followed by universal expressions of regret. PROMISES TAXES WILL BE REDUCED Notice that there would be a reduction in tax rates if the present climatic conditions continue and the present market value prevails, is given to Fullerton trustees in an letter from James Sleeper, county tax assessor. A committee composed of Trustees Thompson, Carmichael and Crooke was appointed to confer with Mr. Sleeper regarding the matter. Plain Dealer Classified Ads produce results. Try this medium. A solemn procession saw him borne to the train last night. LAREDO, Texas, Dec. 11.—Hospitals in this city today declared they had received no formal notification that Samuel Gompers, veteran head of the American Federation of Labor, reported being rushed to the states in a last desperate effort to save his life, was to arrive here later in the day. When Gompers was removed last night from Mexico City where he was stricken it was reported he would be brought here. Rumors current thru the night that the labor chicottain had died on the train were without confirmation here today. WASHINGTON, Dec. 11.—Samuel Gompers, aged president of the American Federation of Labor, left Mexico City "slightly improved," according to telegrams received here today by Federation officials and members of his family. The train on which he is returning to the United States will be routed thru Laredo and San Antonio, after reaching the border, the telegram said. LAREDO, Texas, Dec. 11.—Samuel Gompers, American Federation of Labor president, was removed from the train at San Luis Potosí, Mexico. Wednesday night for an examination by physicians which revealed that his condition was not dangerous, according to announcement by officials of the National Railway lines of Mexico here this morning. Gompers resumed the journey to the United States early today after spending the night at the San Luis Potosí hospital and is due to reach here Friday at 6:45 a.m. The life of Samuel Gompers is the story of the rise of a poor immigrant boy to a position of power and comparative affluence, and a domination in the labor world such as no man before him ever had. He was aptly called the father of American labor movements. Whethorr the description fits or not certainly he fathered, mothered and nursed the American Federation of Labor from a somewhat sickly infant organization in the Much of Gompers success in building up his organization was due to his canny political sense. He early determined upon a non-partisan attitude in national elections and while he, himself was often strongly partisan, his organization seldom was. The federation was more partisan in 1924 than ever before in his history going over to La Follette lock, stock and barrel. This was due to a considerable extent to the younger leaders who came up from the ranks to challenge, "the old A. F. of L. was almost comman's" domination and dictation. From the time of its organization stantly in litigation, Capital, in the eighties did not recognize labor's right to collective bargaining as it does today, nor did the courts themselves. Time and again Gompers was sentenced to jail for contempt of court, for disregard of injunctions, and for other reasons, but always in the end he managed to win out. There reposes in the U. S. supreme court a case on appeal wherein Gompers was sentenced to serve a year in the penitentiary for contempt of court. This arose out of the Buek Stove and Range Co. light in St. Louis nearly 20 years ago. It has never been decided. One of the greatest blows Gompers ever sustained was in the famous McNamara case wherein the brothers were tried and convicted of dynamiting the Los Angeles Times building. Gompers denounced their arrest as "a plot to discredit labor" and he backed their defense with American Federation of Labor funds and with every resource at his command. The confessions were a severe blow to him. "Labor has been deceived," he said. To the day of his death he never liked to talk about the McNamara case. Gompers was an important national figure during the world war, which he supported. When the cry came for industrial output beyond anything ever dreamed of, Gompers turned all the resources of his organization toward speeding up work in shipyards and factories. He went to Paris after the THE PLAIN DEALER, ANAHEIM, CALIF. oldest City In U.S., In New Grave SENATE ENACTS "NEW NAVY" BILL WASHINGTON, Dec. 11.—In response to Secy. Wilbur's demand for a larger navy, the senate this afternoon finally enacted the $111,000,000 "new navy" bill intended to place the United States on an equality with Great Britain under terms of the naval disarmament treaty. The bill, which now goes to the president for his signature, was finally passed when the senate voted down a parliament technicality raised by Sen. King, Dem. of Utah, which had tied up the measure since the last session of congress. The bill provided funds for building eight new cruisers, con- verting six coal battleships and for building new gunboats. The $111,000,000 appropriation he added would virtually plaAmerican navy on an equal ining with Great Britain so that the limitation of the arms coence are concerned. New lalation, he said, will be reeforcing the building of fast strings, airplane carriers and the creation of a gigantic alito match the Mrittah in armaments not limited by treaty. The "new navy" bill also passed by the house and thaate, was tied up last spring, Sen. King, Dem. of Utah, rein the senate to reconsider enactment. This motion, pending, has prevented the bcoming law. The S. OFFERING A C E-X-T-R-A-O SPECIA BENIOFF'S Fine F LOCALS Mrs. V. W. LaMont is in Los Angeles today where she is a party guest. Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Daggett, of 901 North Clementine, are entertaining at dinner this evening for Mr. and Mrs. Lee A. Davis and Mr. Charles Uphus. Deput Dist. Atty. Geo. 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LEAPED TO DEATH SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 11—An unidentified young woman jumped to her death into the Golden Gate from the government wharf at the foot of Fort Mason here today. In the presence of four passersby, the girl, who was neatly dressed, calmly removed her hat and cape and before anyone could prevent it, she had plunged off the dock. Her body has not yet been recovered. cle Sam's Newest Submarine cle Sam's Newest Submarine The V-I, the newest and one of the fastest submarines in States navy. It is 341 feet long, 28 feet wide, makes nine knots an hour submerged and 21 knots an hour. pg THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1924 ing six coal battleships into burners and for building six gunboats. The $111,000,000 appropriation added would virtually place the American navy on an equal footing with Great Britain so far as limitation of the arms confer- are concerned. New legisl- ion, he said, will be required the building of fast subma- airplane carriers and for creation of a gigantic air navy match the Mrittiah in thoseaments not limited by the city. The "new navy" bill already led by the house and the sen- was tied up last spring when King Dem. of Utah, moved the senate to reconsider its treatment. This motion, still pending, has prevented the bill be- ing law. "I plan to call up the navy bill," said Hale today. "As soon as the Muscle Shoals debate is ended. I shall attempt to get the King motion disposed of tomorrow. A single vote overriding his motion, will finally enact the bill." Hale said this appropriation would meet Secy. Wilbur's complaints so far as the limitations of the disarmament treaty are affected. "Secy. Wilbur has said the navy is behind in its program of maintaining an equal footing with Great Britain," Hale added. "The condition resulted from failure to finally enact this appropriation. 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