Labor probes corporate grants to shield workers' rights
The American Federation of Labor executive council announced plans to investigate corporate grants and anti union laws to educate the public, safeguard wage earners rights, and strip anti combination statutes from the books. It urges revisions of Kansas industrial court law and the formation of local committees to expose corporate encroachments on collective bargaining.
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Atlantic City
N. J
American Federation of Labor
Kansas Industrial Court
Germany to Supply Seven Billion Marks in Construction Material
Paris reports a draft Wiesbaden agreement where Germany would transfer to France seven billion gold marks worth of construction material. France would pay via German reparations cash, with a yearly cap of one billion marks. The balance would be carried to 1938, accruing five percent interest.
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Germany
Paris
Liberate Regions
Loucheur
Rathenau
Wiesbaden
France
Hickman Brothers Convicted in Deputy Sheriff Murder
Ben Hickman and Arthur Hickman were found guilty of murdering Deputy Sheriff Bert Patton in Atlantic Iowa. If the conviction stands on appeal they face life in prison.
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Atlantic
Iowa
Ben
Arthur Hickman
Bert Patton
Turks Move Toward Restoring US Relations
Constantinople reports the Turkish government weighing a formal demand to resume diplomatic relations with the United States, a break that began in 1917. If successful, a charge d affaires would be sent to Washington at once.
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Constantinople
United States
America
Washington
Mississippi Spots Crime And Commerce Across Regions
Grenada arrest of Joe Silverman linked to three local burglaries. Gerald Fitzgerald of Clarksdale to speak on U.S. and foreign business impact on cotton. real estate sale in Aberdeen for 225000. gashed by murder Alton Page of Forest found dismembered. multiple town briefs detail civic and criminal events across Aberdeen Canton Crystal Springs Jackson Waynesboro and other Mississippi communities.
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Clarksdale
Gerald Fitzgerald
Mississippi Delta Cotton Exporting and Trading Corporation
United States
Rotary Club
Germany
Czecho-Slovakia
Fitzgerald
Crystal Springs
Methodist Church
Mississippi
J. W. Liddell
Charlie Crisler
Galloway
Jackson
Miss
Mrs Murphy Hosts Nowmemakers Class Social
The Stomemakers class of the Methodist church met with Mrs W C Murphy. Mrs A F Calloway led the session with reports on activities under her and Mrs FE Temple. They honored Mrs Blackshare and Mrs Scott with a program and autographs then shared ice cream and fruit cake as the bell rang six.
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Methodist Church
W. C. Murphy
A. F. Calloway
Christian Heart
FE. E. Temple
Calloway
Mesdames Scott and
Blackshare
Gill Johnson
Verna Lagrone
Stanley Sneed
Murphy
Mrs. Murphy
University Lands Posted With Reward For Trespassers
The University of Mississippi posts its lands and warns that all trespassers will face penalties. A $10 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest of trespassers, announced by Chancellor J. N. Powers. The notice is dated September 1 to 4.
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University OF Mississippi
J. N. Powers
Billy Sunday Blames Parents For Flappers In Portland
In Portland Oregon Rev Billy Sunday told an audience of 10 000 that parents are to blame for the flapper style as youths roam the streets with rolled stockings short skirts frizzled hair and gum chewing. He mocked men who can view the trend without a moral blowout and suggested such men deserve a government pension.
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Portland
Ore
Billy Sunday
Defenders of the Ku Klux Klan Criticized as Lawless
A Jones County News opinion says the Ku Klux Klan should not be needed and calls its methods imitated yet lacking honor. The piece argues the truth about the Klan cannot be told and laments its current use as a cloak for lawlessness.
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Jones County
No rhymes or reason for bolshevism remark
The speaker asserts that no word rhymes with bolshevism and there is no justification for it, presenting a dismissive stance on the term. The line reflects a linguistic complaint rather than a factual report.
Diplomats Stir Debate Over Use As Doormat
Commentators clash over respectful treatment of diplomats amid accusations some dismiss them as ceremonial figures. Critics argue equal protection under diplomatic norms while supporters urge practical limits on immunity and privileges.
Hall's Catarrhal Deafness Cure Ad Patter
A 19th century advertisement explains catarrhal deafness from inflamed mucous lining of the Eustachian tube. It claims local applications fail and a constitutional remedy, Hall's Catarrhal Medicine, can reduce inflammation and restore hearing. Circulars free from J Cheney & Co.
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J. Cheney & Co
Dance Instruction Offered by Haines and Morton Normal School
The prospectus announces a three weeks' dancing course starting Monday September 12 at the Haines and Morton Normal School in New Orleans. It lists instruction in Russian Italian Grecian and American styles with teachers from Normal School New York and several instructors. Prospective students are urged to write for details to 1739 St. Charles Ave New Orleans La.
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Haines and Morton Normal School
Normal School
New York
Prospectus
St. Charles Ave
New Orleans
Missed the Eloapers and Reward in Denver Bank Heist
Rome Georgia reports Sheriff Wolson received false information about capturing Edwin Morse a Denver bank teller and Miss Mabel Penfold who vanished with him on August 15. Denver authorities had offered a 1500 dollar reward plus 5 percent of 78000 dollars missing from the International Trust Company.
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Rome
R. EB. Wolson
Edwin Morse
Denver
Mabel Penfold
Wilkow
International Trust Company
Notable September 1 Business Moves In Town
The report notes several changes: B S Mize moves from Linder building to yield space to Patton Hardware, which relocates its fixtures to new quarters. Carl Buford of Holly Springs leases Patton’s former building for a modern furniture store with Dick Duncan in charge. Mrs Parks leases the Colonial Hotel and plans to take possession after repairs in about 30 days.
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B. S. Mize
Linder
Patton Hardware Company
Patton
Carl Buford
Holly Springs
Dick Duncan
Parks
Colonial Hotel
Scott
Readers urged reform of beat 4 road districts and county boards
A letter from G W Price criticizes county practices, calling for tighter controls on board meetings, road district expenses, and full public access to proceedings. He recalls Tippah and Yellow Bush counties cutting terms and questions monthly meetings, road bond districts, and itemized expense reporting. He claims to have helped steal funds and urges consolidation of road oversight.
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Board of Supervisors
Chickasaw
Yellowbusha County
Tippah County
Smith
Dillard Church Hosts Large Outdoor Revival
At Dillard's Chapel a revival led by Rev Graves Hewlett and Rev Brink Royal drew vast crowds. Twelve members joined by baptism and several by restoration as lanterns lit outdoor services and the choir under Mr Bacon delivered faithful song.
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Dillard’s Chapel
Graves Hewlett
Burgess
Brink Royal
Hewlett
Bacon
Calvin Wells
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