Labor union convention debates fascism and amnesty
An Washington convention speakers denounced fascism and communism, with Rowan warning of dangers to free citizenship. Delegates urged unconditional pardons for Mooney and Billings and discussed speeding public works funds and NRA code revisions amid foreign and domestic addresses.
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Washington, D.C
Adolf Hitler
Jem
Tradgg Union
America
Europe
Rowan
Pniqns
Hitler
Thomas J. Mooney
Warren K. Billings
San Francisco
California State Federation of Labor
A Talk on Cross Eyes and Vision Correction
A talk promotes physical methods to treat cross eyes and vision problems in children. It argues glasses and certain eye exercises can remove eye strain and improve sight, urging confirmation and cooperation from readers to fund or support corrective measures.
Bailey Break Details From Dallas Jail Escape Trial
Testimony described the Labor Day escape from Dallas county jail by Bailey and others. Witness H Morrow recounted Bailey forcing guards into an elevator, ordering inmates into a padded cell, and using a tool to cut through bars with a blade. Prosecutors allege the group aided the gunman in the escape.
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Dallas
Hervey -Bailer
Tom L. Manion
Gyover C. Bevillon
H. Morrow
Charlie Young
Briley
Bailey
Nelson
OG. L. King
Morrow
Balley
Hhem
Tree
Apusties
Wage talks heat up after Perkins remark in NRA debate
Influential federation council leaders interpreted Secretary Perkins statement to the convention as indicating administration support for possible changes to recovery codes. Charles P. Howard of the International Typographical Union said 3,000,000 new jobs since NRA is not enough, urging higher pay and shorter hours for workers today.
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Perkins
Charles P. Howard
We “Liternational Typographical Union
Resolutions Committee
NRA
Priest Denies Labor Charges in Detroit Case
Detroit October 5 Priest Frank X Martel head of the Detroit Federation of Labor testifies that he opposes an open shop policy and accuses unionists of betraying the Little Flower shrine. Father Coughlin later reacts saying non union workers are building their own church with funds from their own pockets.
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Detroit
Washington
Frank X. Martel
Detroit Federation of Laver
Paelley
Mariel
Ameren Federation of Labor
Father Coughlin
Father Coughny
Peek Hits At Teatile Hike In Retail Cotton Prices
Washington Oct 5 George N Peek administrator said the 4.2 cent per pound cotton tax is wrongly used by retailers to justify large mark ups in retail cotton products He announced a nationwide inquiry into retail sales practices Consumers are being misled He called a conference for October 11 with local store executives to discuss alleged over pricing tied to the processing tax.
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Washington
George N. Peek
Wslyntor
Peck
Atore Y
Detroit builders face wage comparison at Shrine church project
Fragmentary OCR notes claim Shrine of the Little Flower church project wages in Detroit rival or exceed city rates. Mentions Father Coughlin inviting the American Federation of Labor and workers on the job, with unclear details about workers' engagement and conditions.
Walkers at endurance contest push past 40 hours
Faces show strain as walkers endure almost nonstop activity. Couplers and soloists falter on Augusta and Navarro streets. Several contestants drop out, some collapse, while others maintain effort amid fatigue. Medical staff rub tired muscles as contestants rest in separate quarters. Girls show surprising stamina, with partners supported during long hours of walking and dancing. Crowds fill the scene as endurance pushes toward a conclusion.
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Sli
Uln Noor
Walkathan Marathi
Augusta
Navarro Street
Eri
Og Boy
Hla
Juror’s Headache May Save Fan Dancer From Sentence
In Chicago a juror’s headache may grant Sally Rand a new hearing on a charge of indecent exhibition. Rand, a fan dancer, was sentenced to one year in jail and a $200 fine. Attorney Berke filed an affidavit from Myers supporting a new trial and arguing the jurors were swayed by others. Arguments on the motion set for October 31.
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Uel Berke
Myers
Miss Rand
Movion
Pickling Out Favorites on the Floor at St. Joseph Meet
Mit ch George of St. Joseph oldest woman on the floor, mother of six, and mother of one, remains active amid slips and disqualifications. Mary Inaine Martine Strunk injured her knees after a fall at 5 45 p m Wednesday and was immediately carried off as rules barred her continuation. Partners shift as contestants quit or pause, leaving Mix partner hoping for a new male partner to call it quits and stay on the floor.
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Mit
George
St. Joseph
Ste
Liege
Essey
Mary
Martine
Jack Walker
Prey Tajo
Mae
Ochs predicts San Antonio public works grant total
Ochs reports San Antonio to receive about 9.5 million dollars from the federal government for proposed public works. Officials are coordinating projects viewed as highly feasible and self liquidating. Guests included Harvey W. Draper and Byron Mitchell. A five room unfurnished house at 1027 Schley avenue is for rent at 25 dollars per month.
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Gunter Hotel
Worming
Qohs
Churchber of Commerce
San Antonio
Qchs
San Anconin
Harvey W. Draper
Byron Mitchelll
Schley Avenue
Federal body to hear tips on office takeover plans
Executives of the San Antonio Federal Business Association will hear details from Gol T A Pierce about the transfer of duties from the old co ordinator to the Eighth Corps area at the Post Office Civil Service meeting. Grover Ridgeway, head of the federation, said the group will mediate exchange of equipment and materials to reduce federal expenses.
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San Antonio Federal Business Association
San
Eighth Corps
Gol. T. A. Pierce
Civil Service Coony
Dirvecion of
Washington
Grover © Ridgeway
Federa Business Association
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