Labor Rifts Zoom Over Wagner Act in American Scene
Jay Franklin Washington argues organized labor faces its harshest lobbying defeat as the Roosevelt era wage bill shifts leverage toward congressional control. He notes AF of L opposition, CIO contention, and the Roosevelt administration’s expansion of federal labor oversight, while acknowledging limits for farm and service workers and the enduring role of unions.
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William Green
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England
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Trades Union Congress
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Council urged to trap intake debris for storm sewer
The city council faces immediate action to divert refuse and rocks from the storm sewer intake to prevent clogs during heavy rains. Mayor Hepler notes a temporary plan may shield the intake until a permanent fix can be funded, given tight municipal finances. Residents recall a 30 year old cloudburst on June 28 when Center street flooded, and regret a bond boost for a fuller project.
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Glty’ Council
Hepler
Center Street
Impartial probe urged amid party politics in Pennsylvania
Readers are urged to welcome an impartial inquiry into state government irregularities, with Democrats and Republicans alike wary of turning it into a political smear. A gubernatorial aspirant led a splashy charge, drawing GOP support while sparking concerns the probe is being exploited for political gain. The piece notes calls for fair, evidence based inquiry, while criticizing perceived partisan manipulation and echoes of totalitarian rhetoric in public discourse.
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Pennsylvania
Behind the Scenes in Washington Seventy-fifth Congress review
Rodney Washington reports on a five month session marked by partisan battles over the New Deal, wages and hours, and anti organization actions. Key figures include Vice President Garner, Senator Harrison, Senator Wheeler and Representative Maverick as they battled to limit or steer Roosevelt era reforms. The piece reflects conservative reactions, notable floor clashes, and a fiery gallery incident challenging censorship of art and literature.
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Seventy-fifth Congress
White House
Roosevelt
Capitol Hill
Congress
Supreme Court
Alabama
Florida
Oregon
Pls
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Pat Harrison
Senate Finance Committee
John J. O'Connor
House
Riles Committee
Sehatoy Burton J. Wheeler
Maurey Maverick
Har Alogne
Allen J. Bilender
Siravich
New Yorke
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Twenty Years Ago in City Journal Files
From the June 21 1918 journal files reports show city taxes about 28000 paid as part of funding a new firehouse on Pall Street for the Christian Science Society. The piece notes local business activity with thirty dealers at a Board of Commerce gathering including Deputy Food Administrator W J Peake. It mentions welding tools, new line handling by Tony Jackson and an order for life-saving equipment for Arthur Schaub overseas with the 19th Pier Hospital Corps. The piece also records the Fickerson family religion last rites at 9 East Washington Street with seventy attendees, and overseas news as letters arrive from Mrs Dan Preto and others.
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W. J. Peake
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First
Ayente
Olit
Tony
Jackson Y
Daily Dozen From the Medical Society of Pennsylvania
A fragment from a dietary note discusses vitamins and fruit dishes. It mentions strawberries and cream and warns against overemphasis on vitamins while comparing dietary advice from the Medical Society of Pennsylvania and an American medical session.
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The
Medical Society of the State of Pennsylvania
Ephke
Paris Styles Evening Wraps Set Fashion Tone
Paris fashion notes on June 21 highlight new evening wraps and coats as essential for a chic wardrobe. Descriptions include Manbocher straight three-quarter coat with patch pockets, Molyneux blue satin gown coat, Lucien Lelong lavender wool crepe ensembles, ultra light silk crepe coats, Patou raspberry red duvetyn coat, Lan Win black gold toga with embroidery, and the rise of the evening cross as a preferred silhouette over traditional coats.
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Paris
Molyneux
Lucien Lelong
Lelong
Patou
Lan- Win
Early Rhode Island Bank's Turbulent Opening Capital Tale
In the early days banking faced harsh realities as a Rhode Island bank founded in 1804 with 1 000 000 capital had only a fraction paid in. Directors withdrew paid-in sums, purchases by directors for 1000 each drained assets, and the bank eventually failed with virtually no funds left. A borrower later drew 375 000 from the bank’s assets, highlighting a nightmarish start to banking.
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Rhode Island
Inshiiee
AesBsila
Canary Fire Saves Birds At Dorghesteh Home
Fire swept the attic of T J Mc Graws home in Dorghesteh Mass saving 40 pet canaries. A wires caused the blaze after a bobh gird way dellied and a misc griff ship damaged the area.
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Dorghesteh
Mass
T J. McGraw
Euzel
Fragmentary Florida note on violin mahogany and soils
A partial OCR fragment mentions Florida, violin, mahogany, and soils. It references a person named Tolind or Teo, with unclear roles and dates. The readable items include a courtly or administrative tone but lack coherent events or complete names to form a full report.
Walter Brennan’s rise from silent early days to supporting star
Hollywood dispatch details Walter Brennan’s struggling start in films when insisting on imitating noises for roles. He faced repeated cut scenes until being cast in color and sound parodies, then moved to small parts before a breakthrough in a radio audition that launched his steady studio work and eventual Academy recognition.
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Grady Johnown
United’ Press
Hollywood
Walter Brenna
Brehnen
Almart Produced
Walter
Sumwurville
Brennan
Vietay Seherizinger
Maritime Commission to recondition three luxury liners
The Maritime Commission plans refitting three luxury liners, likely for posterity. Blackwater Missouri residents paid one dollar each in the last election, a claim that underscores perceived public mismanagement.
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Maritime Commission
Blackwater
Citizen
Oearinas Promaly Origin Story From Tyrol and Switzerland
Oearinas Promaly traces origins to Maly where street musicians of the Tyrol and Switzerland first played them. The Malianne name means Tittle Boose, linked to the instrument’s supposed eagle like sound. Historically beurinuoi were called Menu sital loys.
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Maly
Tyrol
Switzerland
Malianne
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