Aged leader Samuel Gompers dies at dawn in Texas
The grand old leader of American labor Samuel Gompers died at 4 10 a.m. in San Antonio, eleven hours after arriving from Mexico City where he was stricken earlier. Surrounded by longtime allies, he was held by James Duncan vice president of the federation who has stood with him for 44 years.
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Body of Samuel Gompers to be taken home tonight
Samuel Gompers's body will be transported home by his friends leaving San Antonio tonight at 11 o'clock. The funeral plans show travel by way of St Louis, with arrangements announced earlier today.
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Samuel Gompers to be buried at Sleepy Hollow
New York Dec 18 Samuel Gompers late president of the American Federation of Labor will be buried in Sleepy Hollow cemetery near Tarrytown N Y a friend said He died early Saturday after a long fight with labor struggles and pacifist years He was born in London Jan 27 1850 and immigrated to New York in 1863 rising to lead American labor unions and the federation formed in 1886 a key figure in wartime labor policy and postwar legislation
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Gompers Triumphs Over Lewis in Labor Leader Battle
The labor movement tale centers on John L. Lewis and Samuel Gompers in a fierce leadership contest won by Gompers by more than two to one. Sophie Julian Gompers, his first wife of 53 years, died May 6, 1920, leaving three sons and a deceased daughter. Samuel Gompers remarried on April 16, 1921 to Mrs. Gertrude Gleaves Neuschler.
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Coolidge backs move for raise in postal rates
Washington December 13 President Coolidge backs legislation to raise postage rates on nearly all mail classes to fund a pay raise for postal employees. A White House conference with about a dozen Republican senators followed Senate delays on vetoed postal pay bills. Supportive outlook from Coolidge noted, with opposition concerns over second class rate hikes.
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Blizzard wrecks Kwanto Japanese ship off Tau ruga coast
Associated Press reports in Tokyo that eight bodies have washed ashore and around 40 mariners are in peril after the special service ship Kwanto was wrecked in a blizzard off Tau ruga, Japan. A Japanese destroyer rescued five officers and 50 men, with 40 reaching shore. The Kwanto’s crew was said to number not less than 150.
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Danish premier Brantistrig gravely ill in Copenhagen
Danish premier Hjalmar Brantistig is reported to be seriously ill in Copenhagen after developing lung inflammation. Physicians express grave fears for his recovery as of today.
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Woman assassin arrested in Paris in plot to kill Soviet envoy
Paris December 134 A would be killer, a Russian born woman named Marie Hrgane who had adopted the name Dickson by marriage in 1917, was arrested before the Russian embassy while carrying a revolver and forty two cartridges. She planned to kill Leonid Kiassin the Soviet envoy to France to avenge her brother's death. She had posed as a literary woman and had been in Paris a month.
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Installation Services at First M. E. Church
The pastor will install all officers of the Missionary Societies including the Woman’s Missionary Society Hoftense Tinsley Society and Junior Missionary Society, Epworth League officers, Sunday school teachers, and the Board of Stewards at First Methodist Sunday morning at 1 o'clock. All members are urged to attend to show support for church efforts this year.
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Make His Dreams Come True in Sumter Christmas Appeal
The piece urges Sumter residents to donate to the Empty Stocking Fund so that every child awakens to gifts. It warns that many families will face a cold, hungry Christmas unless adults contribute, emphasizing that caring for the poor is a man’s responsibility and should not be shouldered by children.
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Youth killed by an elevator at drug company
In Columbus on December 13, J W Woodcock an 18 year old errand boy from 1507 Eleventh Street Phoenix City died after being crushed between an elevator and the lower floor at Brannon and Carson drug firm on Second Avenue He died at the city hospital about 1 30 pm Clerks and employees who heard a muffled sound searched but could not locate him until the accident was investigated The youth was employed at Hicks and Johnsons drug store and brought soft drinks to Brannon and Carson before the tragedy
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Tax receipts steady with last year say tax official
Tax Collector Small told a Times-Recorder reporter there is no material rise in current collections compared with last year. He noted many taxpayers have not yet claimed a receipt and indicated payments may come in December as required by law, with some property owners still not paid.
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Operator of Still Caught But Escapes
Sheriff Harvey and Deputy Sarmers raided L. L. Brock on the Driver Place home expecting a still. They found seven barrels of beer and a quart of whisky. Brock fled into the woods after moving cotton sheets outside to guard against fire. Warrants issued for making whisky and possession.
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Richland Girls Defeat Local Court Artists in Thriller
The Richland sextet beat the Local High School squad 12 to 8 on Friday afternoon in a neck and neck thriller. Miss Massie Lane scored points for Richland with assists from Elizabeth Merritt and Harriett Rylander who starred in passing and teamwork.
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Gardiner Performs Bold Route On Sumter Courthouse
Harry Gardiner known as the human fly ascended the Sumter County courthouse in Americus before about 4000 spectators. He crawled up the bare face of the building, reached the clock steeple and descended safely though the weather vane top proved too weak. The stunt, tied to John D. Mathis Post American Legion sponsorship, drew substantial crowds and was hailed as a standout advertising feat.
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Georgian Flogged by Unmasked Men in Austell
Charles J. Shelverton Jr., 25, is confined to his home under physician care after a beating by unmasked men last night. He says the assailants struck him two miles north of Austell with no reason given for the attack.
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Braces Save Man From Elevator Shaft Fall
Macon December 13. H A Williams 22 fell into the top of an elevator shaft at the Massie apartment house but his body lodged on wooden braces fifteen feet down. Other workers pulled him out. His face was cut above and below his eye glasses. the glasses were intact. He was taken to a hospital and doctors say he is not badly hurt.
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