Labor Leaders Frame Rail Plan Clash With Democracy
Washington Aug 6 Labor leaders testified before the House Interstate Commerce committee on railroads arguing that American democracy is controlled by industry autocrats. Warren Stone of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers declared profits, price fixing, and wage control by industry threaten living costs and called for government action and the Sims bill to reorganize railroads with worker control. He spoke for two million union members backed by the A F of T, urging a shift toward industrial democracy over profiteering and extortionate profits.
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Washington
Flouse Interstate Commerce Committee On Labor
Warren
Stone
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Unite
Congress
America
Banner of Democracy
Railroad Brotherhoods
Lima
A. F
Morrison
Ameriosi Federation
Haber
Dr True's Elixir Worm Expeller Ad From Belfast Maine
A Maine reader from Belfast reports Dr True's Elixir eases stomach woes and expels worms. The ad lists worm symptoms such as deranged stomach, swollen lip, sour breath, itching, and nighttime teeth grinding, and urges contacting Dr J F True & Co of Auburn. It claims the medicine has been on the market for over 60 years and is sold locally.
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F. True & Co
Auburn
Maine
Dr. True
Swamp-Root Kidney Remedy Ad Promoted
Miserable kidney and bladder trouble prompts promotion of Dr Kilmer Swamp-Root as a highly recommended remedy. Dr Kilmer Co advertises wide distribution, sample bottles by parcel post, and a pamphlet upon request, citing Bridgeport Standard Telegram and Post.
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Kilmer
Parcel Post
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Bing-hamton
N. Y
Bridgeport Standard Telegram and Post
Fraternal Lodge Meeting Reveals Plans and Elections
Fraternal Woundmoon Lodge No 40 and Mayflower Council No 4 report discussions on a smoker, a pinuchle tournament with a silver egg prize, and participation in the Community Service pageant at Beardsley Park. Initiations, appeals for September membership, and a grand lodge delegation to Bristol are noted along with talks on a new building on Harrison Street near Flint.
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Woundmoon Lodge
ROM
Broad Street
Community Service Commission
Beardsley Park
Afty
Mayflower Council
Daughters of America
Mrs. Lyons
Stratford Avenue
Acros
Bond
Stratford
Sons of St. Geor
Ater
Grand Lodge
Bristol
Conn
Saniy Scott Forge - Jliverie
Wiliam T. Myer
Plansi
Harrison Street
Flin
A We
Coney Island Struck With Citywide Action
Coney Island faces service disruption as a New York strike bites the amusement district. Visitors report reduced rides and empty streets with few sightseeing taxis and shuttered attractions. The blackout era shadows Brighton Beach and nearby areas as workers protest.
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Coney Island
New York
Ford libel suit takeover of charge requests at trial
Mount Clemens Mich Aug 6 The jury in the libel suit against the Chicago Tribune opened today to hear defense requests to charge. They argue the editorials are fair comment and not libel and contend Ford is an anarchist only by context. the defense seeks to limit damages and contest the paper’s readership and circulation figures.
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Mount Clemens
Mich
Aus
Chicago Tribune
Picker
Ford
Ord
James
China Tribune
Tribune Company
Forsl
Aviations Stations in Third Naval District Out of Commission
Four naval air stations in the Third Naval district face depletion with three closed and the remaining barely manned. Without new enlistees the stations cannot guard government property or sustain aviation efforts, ending a strong wartime coast patrol role at Bay Shore and related sites.
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Nigw
York
Naval Air
Naval District
Rhu
Prisoners Escape After Battle With Guards
Merety Amb Ben on a patio between reformatory guards and prisoners who fled the Alonrog Reformatory last night. One fugitive was killed, another wounded. others remain at large. A running clash occurred near Than as pursuers tracked the escapees.
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Merety
Ben
Ave
Alonrog Reformatory
InrrRe
Broodheunds
Than
Mrs Berger Denied Admittance Amid Tobacco Campaign
A chaotic Arizona style report notes Mrs. Berger being refused entry to a house related to an educational campaign against tobacco. It mentions Victor Berger, Lottie Champ Clark, and opposition to antisemitic wartime claims, with references to a book on nicotine and calls for stricter prohibition.
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Berger
Washington
Alley
Ales
Victor Berger
Lottie
Ounril
Stan
Captain Roosevelt Recovering in Hospital
Captain Archibald Roosevelt is reported recovering in a Chicago hospital from trench fever. Attending physicians expect he will be discharged in a few days. His wife and two children arrived yesterday. Hart Administration official George Iverho was appointed administrator of Nicata Shwayzo’s estate, reported to total $300 in postal savings, by Judge Paul da Minter in probate court.
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Roosevelt Conservation Commission
United States
Cwuicagg
Archibbald Roosevelt
Harto
George Iverho
Nicata Shwayzo
Chicago Negro Lynched in Georgia for Threats
A Chicago man described as a negro on a Southern Balilrond train claimed to come to Georgia to aid Chicago blacks. He was seized from the train and jailed, later found dead swinging from a limb outside the city jail in an apparent lynching with no remaining suspects.
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Chicago
Georgia
Comtlan
Iepre
Room to Drncatie Vins Dedication at Tao HIG
Community post plans a dedication event with speeches, cultural performances, and art displays. Attendees include veterans and local members, with discussions and historical context on Magelane heritage and notable figures.
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Drncatie Vins
Tao
Rao Wy Bharris
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U.S. Public Health Service
New England
Miuw Volk
Nua
Berogestyn
Brighton
Rea
Teen Vines
Tribune
Aval
Bang Island
Spee Street
Lostwick Avenue
Baered Keon
Burther
Clam Nation
Clark Asserts
Nyisiale
Udine
Trot
Willian
Chia
Roosevelt
Meat Department
Bridgeport
State and Bank Sts
J.A. King
Main Street
Grant
Tel Barnum
Royal
Baby Shop
Mantler
Soulal
Gniforum
Magelane
Pierhos
Meret
Madras
Main ST
Fairfield Ave
Oxfords
eAulk
Travis
Travis’ Fruit
Bridgeport Bread Co
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