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Des Moines Debate on Court Orders and Slavery Precedent
The article quotes Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, criticizing court orders forcing work under penalties as establishing slavery. It cites editorials and readers in Des Moines analyzing the writ, its dangers, and potential discord. Includes notes on state officials, weights and measures bills, and remarks on hunting season and the state fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Zolo Arison
Samuel Gorpers
American Federation of Labor
Labor Reader
Opla Ton Ag
Washington
Hiv
Muet
Blala
Sabula
Lincoln
Iowa
State House
Walla
le Des Moines
W. ‘Bontin
Ataty House
H. R. Harlan
Sasi Statts
State Fair Board
Sgalhat
Fair Board
Corey