British Labor Faces Policy Split at Edinburgh Congress
British labor unions, divided into three factions, debate course after the new Trade Disputes Act. Conservatives back strict observance while left wingers push for mass political strikes and potential repeal, with constitutionalists seeking non political unions and limited conflict.
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H. K. Reynolds
Trade Union Congress
Edinburgh
J. H. Thomas
J. R. Clynes
House of Commons
A. J. Cook
George A. Spencer
Spencerites
American Federation of Labor
Oklahoma U Regent Dies in Paris Texas
A. A. McDonald of Hugo Oklahoma, member of the Oklahoma University board of regents and a noted political figure, died in a Paris Texas hospital after two weeks illness. He was 49 and survived by his widow and daughter Mary.
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Paris
Texas
A. A. McDonald
Hugo
Okla
Board of ‘Regents
Oklahoma University
Oklahoma
McDonald
Southeastern
Mary
Railroaded Hose By The Red Cross Girls Of Columbus
Two Red Cross workers Kathryn Herd from Memphis and Vasilike Foster from Boston endured flood upheaval as Columbus moved to higher ground. They lament ruined stockings from gum boats, ladders, and water work, while aiding the town’s rehabilitation and social service efforts, becoming the town’s sweethearts.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Kathryn K. Herd
Memphis
Tennessee
Vasilike Foster
Boston
Massachusetts
Red Cross
Hard Luck Champion of the American Association
Merito Acosta of the Louisville Colonels is named champion hard luck player after a season with ten hospitalizations. He was struck on the head by a pitch and, after last rites, recovered but will miss the rest of the season. His 1923 ankle break and repeated injuries since have kept him sidelined much of recent years.
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Associated Press
Louisville
American Association
Friends of Merito
Porridge Fire Destroys Milling Plant in Johannesburg
Fire destroyed a large milling establishment in Johannesburg's industrial district on September 12. Firefighters fought the blaze with torrents of water that flooded streets as crushed oats burst from ruptured tanks, while locals reportedly made a meal of the spilled grain.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
No. 9 Rat Killer Envelopes Advertised to Kill Rats
An old advertisement promotes No. 9 Rat Killer envelopes sold for thirty five cents. Consumers are told to scatter the envelopes where rats run and that the poison will kill them within 24 hours, with a money back guarantee from the discoverer.
Moriarty fuels Tigers with fleet base runners
Detroit, Sept. 13. George Moriarty aims for speed on the basepaths as he builds a fleet-footed Tigers squad. Every regular tries to steal, with Moriarty insisting speed alone isn’t needed, but smart leads and timing. He predicts base stealing will rebound in popularity as runs come in bursts.
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Associated Press
Detroit
George Moriarty
Detroit Tigers
Senators
Cardinals
Moriarty
Jess Jostart
Mr. Fothergill
Wealthy Parent and Poor Suitor Exchange Vague Marriage Prospects
A comical dialogue features a wealthy parent probing a suitor about marrying his daughter and the suitor replying with teasingly generic assurances. The scene plays on social tension and money as motive in婚arrangements.
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Amarillo Refining Company
Plains Lubricating Company
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