20 Jul 1928
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Newspaper
Butler County Press
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1928
Page
1
The American Federation of Musicians led by Joseph N. Weber denounces talking movies as a threat to art and jobs. He cites 200 theaters with sound systems and warns many orchestras face employment loss while urging union and public opposition to canned music in venues.
Confidential FTC evidence shows the Illinois Chamber of Commerce acting as a go‑between to place high‑standing educators in colleges and normal schools. The aim was to influence teachers against government in business and public ownership debates.
Washington reports a new DC child labor law restricting under 14 to home work only with exceptions for distributing publications. The minimum working age around machinery is 16, and girls under 18 are barred from many retail and service roles. Maximum hours are eight per day for six days and 48 per week.
Nashville Tennessee Chief Justice Green of the Tennessee Supreme Court ruled that signal men employed on the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis Railroad receive a four cent per hour wage increase. He served as the neutral member of the arbitration board.
New Bedford Mass. labor showdown ends with about 50 workers returning as mills stay open under police and National Guard. The city shows solid support for the strike over a 10 percent wage cut, with crowds at gates and widespread backing from press clergy merchants and banks.
George F. Booth publisher of the Telegram Gazette told the annual New England Typographical Union convention that a five day week is a near-future certainty. He said labor-saving devices and other methods enable higher output without raising production costs and that publishers will adopt the change when ready.
Supreme Judge H. E. Lucas declares the California anti trust law valid in a civil action brought by a picture theater owner who accused several defendants of conspiring to block film access. Defendants' lawyers argued the act lacks a standard of guilt and due process, denying civil or criminal remedies.
The Washington D. C. Trainmen convention pledged consistent support to Matthew Woll and the American Federation of Labor in creating an insurance department. The resolution, signed by LW. G. Lee, expresses gratitude for Woll's constructive address and calls for active union backing of the new venture.
Washington reports the supreme court is asked to reconsider its decision upholding a conviction under the federal prohibition law. The court by a four to four decision allowed evidence obtained from wire listening to be used in prosecutions.
Ambitious petitions roam Arizona as ambulance chasers press to repeal the state workingmen's compensation law. They claim broad public support while allies back the effort amid ongoing regulatory pressure.
Four railroad brotherhoods unite to push a basic six hour workday and amend Federal law limiting 24 hour shifts. Richard Abram notes joint effort after a convention, citing dispatchers already moving toward the shorter day to reduce fatigue and accident risk.
Washington study to examine health hazards from dust in six industries including cement silica coal and street sweeping. Public Health Service will assess calcium silver metal quartz vegetable and other dust exposures and their link to respiratory diseases and tuberculosis.
Dr. G C W Jackson of North Carolina College for Women told a Southern YMCA conference that American investments in Santo Domingo and Nicaragua drive a policy of economic imperialism. He cited surplus production, transport needs, raw materials, and capital seeking new fields as key factors and noted bankers can earn higher returns abroad, prompting military protection. The South is said to be swept into this wave of economic imperialism.
Chicago reports the death of Alex S. Strachan general secretary treasurer of Canadian Pacific System Division No 1. Announcement comes from Frank B Powers international secretary treasurer of the Commercial Telegraphers Union of America.
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