World events and figures marked by 1922 briefings
The year 1922 sees strikes and peace terms on the Southern railway signed in Washington based on the Willard-Jewell accord. Labor leader Samuel Gompers pledges nonpartisan congress candidates. Notables include Eddie Rickenbacker’s marriage and Harold Skinner’s death. Congress and the White House advance tariff and coal bills.
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Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Atlantic City
N. J
Congress
Renominations and Balkan War Cloud Looms
Senate renomination wins for Miles Poindexter. Maine Republicans ride to victory while Greece Turkey tensions threaten a new Balkans conflict. The piece notes rail strike settlements, legal actions, and the wider international friction in Asia Minor with potential repercussions for Europe.
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Lodge
Townsend
Poindexter
Maine
Balkans
Miles Poindexter
Senate
C C. Dill
South
South Carolina
T. G. McLeod
Blease
Georgia
Hardwick
Clifford W. Walker
Frederick Hale
Curtis
Baxter
Pattangall
State Assembly
State Senate
Washington
Asia Minor
Constantine
Smyrna
Brusa
Konia
Constantinople
Thrace
Dardanelles
Ismid
Near East
Bulgaria
Safari
Jugo-Slavia
Rumania
Salonica
England
Greece
Turkey
Italy
France
Britain
Unclear text for historical agreement negotiations
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an agreement involving Air Hine and TM head of a railway bonds owner, President Willard of Baltimore and Ohio, a peace figure, and B M Jewell leading striking organizations. The passage hints at negotiators aiming for fair terms and amenability to suggestions.
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Ase Concern
Willard
Baltimore
Ohio
B. M. Jewell
Hardings upbeat note on post strike revival gains
President Harding and Labor Secretary Davis praised the partial strike settlement noting it clears the path for a swift industrial revival. They cited rail, coal, and textile settlements as removing hindrances to prosperity and predicted rapid progress. Critics urged caution about coal price profiteering and intercity shipments under policy debate.
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Harding
Davis
New England
Cummins-Winslow
Henry Ford
Ford
Commission
Broad Republican Primary setback reported
A terse report notes a considerably battered result in recent Republican primaries affecting party positions and leadership dynamics. The piece highlights upheaval within the GOP ranks and anticipates further shifts as campaigns continue.
Maury’s Death Recalls Sailor’s Courage in VA
In Virginia history notes, Commander Maury, famed naval authority, died in 1873. As his son asked if he was dragging anchors, Maury answered bravely, All’s well, reflecting his steadfast sailor’s resolve.
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Maury
M. W. Maury
The
Great Marine Authority
Virginia
Julian Street
Red Cross Ball Blue Advertises Baby Clothes
An advertisement promotes Red Cross Ball Blue as a safe stain remover for baby clothes. It claims the product cleans without streaks or damage and notes availability at all good grocers.
Kin I git in this poker game inquired Three Fingered Sam
In a Western drawl Three-Fingered Sam asks to join a poker game. Cactus Joe suggests East send a bathin suit since it has no pockets or sleeves to hide aces. The exchange hints at a clever plan to prevent cheating.
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Sam
Cactus Joe
Uncertain Future Interview Underlines Promised Help
A young man prepares to interview the girl's father about an uncertain future. The dialogue centers on promises and guidance as they discuss the path ahead.
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York City
Leagi
Chicago
Labor
Southern Railway
Eddie Rickenbacker
Ace
Sound Beach Presbyterian Church
Greenwich,Conn
Adelaide F. Durant
Harold Otis Skinner
Mecca
New York
San Diego
Cal
C. Chase
el Paso, Tex
Chase
Fall of
the Interior Department
United States
Soviet Russia
Administration
Oliver
Ala
Dempsey
N. Y
House
Rev. J. ©. Trotter
Brooks Institute
Hartshorne
Okla
Pittsburg
McAlester
Clayton Murdoch
Lake Koshkoning
Janesville
Wis
George Keeling
Champaign
Detroit, Mich
Bernard Baruch
Senator Borah
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Iowa
South Dakota
George Peddy
Houston
Tex
United’ States
Carl B. Mayfield
Madison
la Follette
William A. Ganfield
Portland
Senator la Follette
Foreign
M. Gennardos
Athens
Berlin
London
Lloyd George
Kemal
Nicolai Lenin
Leon Kemenoff
Russia
Moscow
German Red Cross
James M. Cox
London Times
Mustapha
Kemal Pasha
Thomas Glen-Coats
J. &P. Coats, Ltd
Buenos
Chidipunté
Antenne” cArgonaut
Jackson
Sumner
White House
Edward W. Pickard
Rock Island
Burlington
Northern Pacific
Pennsylvania
Anc
New York Central Times
Michigan Central
Boston
Albany
Big Four
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Erie
Northwestern
St. Louis
the Monon
Wheeling
Lake Erie
Federal’ Railway Labor -Board
Earing
Daugherty
Wilkerson
Kendall
Ville
Dean
Doan
Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo, N. Y
Green Mountain
J.H. Gund
J.H.G CO
Rupert
I. Simon & Son
Broadway
New York City
Bellans
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