Gompers Denounces Injunction as Constitutional Violation
Samuel Gompers, head of the AFL, argues the injunction against railroad shopmen violates the U.S. Constitution and laws, condemns Attorney General Daugherty and President Harding for endorsing compulsory labor. He urges unions to aid strikers’ families and defy industrial autocracy. The speech in Philadelphia follows Labor Day remarks by Central Labor Union officials.
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Philadelphia
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Daugherty
The
Republic
Harding
Central Labor Union of
John A. Woll
Glass Bottle Blowers’ Union
Washington
Gompers
America
Gold Forgotten in Search for Entombed Miners
Rescue teams laboring at the Argonaut mine near Jackson California continue their tunnel work to reach 47 miners trapped since a week ago Sunday night. Gases in the mine have fallen from 8 to 3.1 percent as fresh air enters, and two blasts heard Monday were interpreted as signal from the entombed men, sparking renewed hope.
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Associated Press
Jackson
Cal
Argonaut Mine
Argonaut
Arctic Explorers to Explore Baffin Land
A three man Quebec expedition led by Alfred Tremblay heads to the Arctic to study Baffin Land and the magnetic north pole by canoe and on foot. The private scientific party carries 8000 pounds of freight, four freighting canoes, and latest instruments for marine land and geological surveys over an estimated two year journey. Tremblay, who began Arctic travel at nineteen, has joined Captain Berner's 1910-11 and 1912-13 expeditions.
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Quebec
Alfred Tremblay
Arctic
Baffin Land
Magnetic North Pole
Tremblay
Berner
Physicians Split on Best Breakfast Plan for Daily Fuel
Washington reports a Medical Review of Reviews survey of 46 states showing 76 percent of doctors favor a substantial breakfast followed by a light lunch for sedentary workers. Opinions varied with some advocating heavy morning meals, others favoring light or no breakfast, all noting individual differences.
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Washington
Medical Review of Reviews
United States
Commissioners of Health
Medical Society
Alabama
S. W. Welch
Alabama Board of Health
Welch
Health and Sanitation
L. B. Gloyne
Kansas City
Elizabeth Janette Child Freeman
Bethel
Thomas H. Acken
New York
Gen Wood to Quit Post as Governor General
Manila dispatch reports President Harding’s indecision on Philippine independence and names Gen Bandholtz as a possible successor to Gov Gen. Leonard Wood. Quezon solidifies power in the Senate while budget and tax measures face stringency as insular governance contemplates a future under the American flag.
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Walter J. Robb
Washington Star
Chicago Daily News
Manila
Harding
American Chamber of Commerce Journal
Chamber
Philippines
United States
Supreme Court of the Islands
Congress
Philippine Herald
Democrata Party
Iloilo
Cebu
Washington
Manuel Quezon
Senate
Independent
Democrata
Nacionalista
Quezon
Osmena
Leonard Wood
Bandholtz
Philippine Triumvirate
Board of Control
Wood
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Edwards
Bureau of Insular Affairs
Aguinaldo
Want Ads in The Times Are Money Makers
The Times notes that classified want ads generate steady revenue, drawing advertisers seeking sales, services, jobs, and rentals. The page highlights the growing demand for affordable listings and quick placements.
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Times
Labor Day Message by Samuel Gompers Calls for Unity
Washington. Samuel Gompers urges stronger organization to achieve economic justice for American workers. He cites a four year anti labor war showing unions protect members against employers and urges a united front to confront those who prey on labor. The speech emphasizes workers rallying under union banners.
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Washington
Workers of America
Samuel Gompers
Gompers
Four Seamen Injured As Sulphur Ignites On Steamer Coulee
Key West reports four crew members injured aboard the steamer Coulee after a bulkhead collapse caused sulphur to mix with coal and ignite in the fire room en route from Sabine Texas to Newport News. The vessel continued its voyage and the injured were brought ashore for treatment.
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Key West
Fla
Sabine
Tex
Newport News
Kidnap Suspect Sought by Macon Police
Chicago authorities are asked to arrest Harry C Graham and two girls aged 19 and 15 in connection with a Macon Georgia kidnapping case. Sheriff J R Hicks describes Graham as having a deep voice while the two girls are both described as bobbed haired with one brunette and one blonde.
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Chicago
Macon
Harry C. Graham
J. R. Hicks
Graham
Soviet Publishing Dept Seeks Broad Ties With Law Ignorance
Moscow proposes to ignore international copyright laws except treaties with certain countries if adopted by the justice commissariat. The state publishing department argues all books entering Russia become state property and may be used at will by the state.
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REDS
Moscow
Russia
Soviet State Publishing Department
Commissariat of Justice
Prince Hsuan Tung Seeks Freedom From Isolation
Pekin reports Hsuan Tung the former emperor born in 1903, aged 17, lives in the Forbidden City as a near prisoner with only rare glimpses of Beijing. Abded when China became a republic, he still maintains a court with thousands of servants. annual remittances collapsed from four million to six hundred thousand dollars over ten years. He studies English and American tools, writes on a typewriter, and his brief 1917 throne restoration attempt ended the monarchy’s chances.
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Associated Press
Pekin
Hsuan Tung
Hesuan
Forbidden City
Hsuan
Hispan
China
Alabama Republicans to nominate state ticket at Sept convention
Alabama Republicans will nominate a complete state ticket at their September 7 convention in Birmingham. Delegates, apportioned by Harding votes, will also name a new state executive committee and its chairman. Lonnie Noolan leads GOP in Seventh District against Democrat M C Allgood amid planned aggressive campaigns.
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Associated Press
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Harding
Pope M. Long
Cordova
C. B. Kennamer
United States
Lonnie Noolan
M. C. Allgood
Slight Increase in Death Rate in First Quarter 1922
Washington reports provisional mortality figures from the Bureau of the Census showing a higher death rate for the first quarter of 1922 than in 1921. The rate ranged from 17.6 in the District of Columbia to 9.6 in Wyoming, with 13.7 for the nation versus 12.6 a year earlier.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
Bureau of the Census
District of Columbia
Wyoming
Former editor released on bond in Florida fraud case
Tampa Florida J H Wendler former editor of the Florida Post was freed on a $2000 bond after waiving preliminary hearing before US Commissioner J Williams He was picked up in Orlando on a warrant by Postal Inspector H G Reese alleging mail fraud The bond was signed by A M Starbird Florida National Publishing Company director and W R Khan company president
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Tampa
Fla
J. H. Wendler
Florida Post
Winter Park
Sunda
United States
J Williams
Orlando
H. G. Reese
A. M. Starbird
Florida National Publishing Company
the Post
W. R. Khan
Tariff Bill Takes Precedence Over Soldiers Bonus
Senate and house conferees vote five to three to refuse to sidetrack the administration tariff measure for the soldiers adjusted compensation. The Democratic conferees were invited but excluded after the vote as Republicans pressed ahead. Chairman McCumber opposed immediate bonus action citing years of tariff work and promising quick bonus agreement after tariff completion.
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Washington
Senate
House
McCumber
Coast to Coast Aviator Lands in San Antonio
Lieut. James Doolittle landed in San Antonio after a coast to coast flight from Jacksonville, proceeding to San Diego. The 1100 mile leg took about ten hours with a brief stop for fuel and supplies, and the remaining leg of about a thousand miles was planned to be completed within 24 hours without mishap.
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San Antonio
Tex
James Doolittle
San Diego
Cal
Jacksonville
Fla
Kentucky day agent under fire
Washington report says efforts to scalp Sam Collins Kentucky prohibition director by Republican leaders and possibly the White House will fail. Federal prohibition commissioner R A Haynes says he will vigorously oppose any move to force Collins into retirement.
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Louisville
Washington
Sam Collins
Kentucky
White House
R. A. Haynes
Haynes
Collins
Alleged Injunction Violators Arrested
Chicago reports show arrests for alleged violations of the federal railroad strike injunction as injunctions drew fire from union leaders on Labor Day. Violence subsided on the holiday but property destruction continued in several locations despite the legal action.
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Chicago
Lowing
Samuel Gompers
American Federa. of Labor
Bishop Samuel Fallows Dies at 87 in Chicago
Chicago reports the death of Bishop Samuel Fallows at age 87 from age related infirmities. He had been ill two weeks and was known as a preacher, soldier, author and lecturer.
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Fallows
Chicago
Samuel Fallows
Sutherland Confirmed by U S Senate as Associate Justice
Washington reports the U S Senate swiftly confirmed former Senator Sutherland of Utah as associate justice of the Supreme Court. The nomination was received and acted on within ten minutes, marking his appointment to the nation’s highest court.
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Sutherland
U. S. Senate
Washington
Senate
Utah
Supreme Court of the United States
Huddleston Bills Propose Criminalizes Illegal Government Injunctions
Representative Huddleston introduces a bill to make any government officer who issues or causes to be issued an illegal injunction guilty of malfeasance. The measure targets acts not in good faith and with wilful intent.
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Washington
Huddleston
Alabama
House
Constitutional Liberties Debated Amid Chicago Injunction
Washington officials say the injunction over Chicago transportation aims to protect the country while guaranteeing constitutional rights. President Harding reportedly believes the measure will not abridge law abiding citizens or strikers. Officials caution that how far prosecutions extend depends on events.
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Washington
Chicago
Harding
Justice Day Considers Retirement From Supreme Court
Washington reports associate justice William A. Day is weighing retirement from the Supreme Court as it may conflict with his duties as umpire of the German American claims commission.
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Washington
William A. Day
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Bench
Ungallant Papyrus Attacks Women and Wealth in Antiquity
An ancient Egyptian fragment reveals a strong bias against women. It cites many historical misfortunes and blames them on women. It adds that wealth as a female ally doubles the evil, though the final line is partially illegible.
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Egypt
Plants Grow Best Transplanted From Mountain Tops
Plants do not always choose the best habitat. Some specimens that grow modestly on mountain tops flourish greatly when transplanted to sea level.
Lengthening Days Explained by Earth's Tilt
The article notes days lengthen as the earth's axis is tilted relative to its orbit and the sun. It explains that as the earth moves from its northernmost position, sunlight reaches a given point later, until the approach to the sun shifts the timing again.
March Peril Highlighted by Wise Old Negr
The text quotes a cautious observation about March as a dangerous month when weather tempts people to missteps. An elder African American philosopher notes that in his life through March, he remained free and cautious all year, implying March’s reputation for risk.
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Darkey
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Giuseppe Argentino
Caruso
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