Major Cumming Objects to Public Opinion Evidence in Georgia Rail Strike
Major Joseph B Cumming argues against admitting public opinion as evidence in the Georgia railroad strike arbitration. He claims the court should decide on merits, not popular sentiment, and warns that inviting public opinion would undermine law and order, urging a ballot box solution if public mood dictates policy.
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Joseph B Cummings
Board of Arbitration
Georgia
Brand
Lithonia
Cumming
Mir Hardwick
Hardsick
Aiaior Cumming
Casey
Fithonta
Courh
Georgia Railrad
Sebout
Georgia Railroad
Arnold
Ita
Dhat
Lne
Malta
State of
United States
Hs Arlee
State Commerce Commission
Court of Justice
Major Cumming
Este
Tom
Thia
Umas
Hardwick
McDaniel
Herbert
Appeal Against Public Opinion In Arbitration Proceedings
The speaker argues that public opinion cannot guide court decisions and urges courts to stand as impartial arbiters. He warns against treating the bench as a mouthpiece for popular sentiment and stresses the judiciary’s independence. The hearing discusses admissibility of public feeling as evidence, with the board ultimately ruling such testimony inadmissible.
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Mlig
Georgia
Supreme Court of the
United States
Touy
Tony St
R Arnold
Arbitration Board
Commission of Labor
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Labor
Ta‘bor
Interstate Commerce Commission
Georgia Railroad Strike Sparks Governor and Major Debate
Governor Smith releases the official message on the Georgia railroad strike, contrasting his view with Major Cumming’s remarks. The event centers on firemen protests, the hiring of Black workers over white firemen, wage adjustments, and advisory calls to law enforcement during heightened tensions.
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Smith
Georgia
Major Cumming
Georgia Railroad
Hoaters
Atlanta
Arbitration urged after KEELY strike and railroad crisis
The speaker notes that KEELY'S strike halted railroad operations causing public impact along the line. After consulting the attorney general a bill was prepared to place the road in the hands of a trustee due to operator failure. The strike was settled through partial agreement and arbitration under federal law, with a call for a law mandating arbitration of labor disputes. The speaker praises Attorney General Hart's assistance. A travel ad for Wrightsville Beach round trip at $10 with Thursday sale dates by Sea board is included.
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Thomas Kitt Wan
Scott
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