President urged to stop both strikes amid autocratic talk
A 1920s Washington dispatch portrays President Harding overwhelmed by telegrams and letters urging him to curb strikes and wield autocratic powers. The piece notes public desire for decisive action, while critics warn of democratic backsliding as Congress and White House clash over labor unrest and policy.
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Robert T. Small
Te San Anton
Washington
Herdivy
Elease Loreza
Fiat
White House
Mr. Harding
Harding
Sffaj Jaye
Bainly
Meir
Alten
U. 6
Fla
Remarriage for Divorcees Meets with Opposition
In Portland the conference of bishops elicited strong views on remarriage after divorce. Bishop Mannin cautioned limits, while Bishop Gailor urged stricter canons. Bishop Jokysur and Bishop Wise voiced doubts about changing church laws and the sincerity of leniency in remarriage disputes.
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Portland
Gre
Lepi ‘al Bistons
Mer
Percy Frat
New York
Ak Te Ania
Oltires
Miyor
Carly BF
Mannin
Caonnes
Ayell
Tark City
Momaner
Jetthe
Sittitio
Thomas Frank Gailor
See
Irving Jokysur
Celorarto
St. Grapt
Dirk Tames Wise
Ravens
Grent
Divorre
Wise
Coal Strike Ends After Wage Scale Row
About 185,000 miners in the Ward coal district ceased work after talks failed to reach a wage agreement. Negotiations began last month and resumed briefly, with Senator Pepper guiding discussions. A settlement was finally reached this morning after ministers and operators agreed to withdraw from arbitration and accept a peace plan.
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York
Senator Pepper
Pepper
Herd
Anil Iainere
Washinton
Sentor
Glen High Wa
Strike Leaders Defy Court Injunction In Rail Strike
Railroad leaders openly disobeyed a federal injunction as talks in Washington aimed to avert a nationwide walkout. Notices were posted urging men to report, while administration officials prepared to deploy troops if needed to preserve transport and curb industrial action during labor tensions.
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Jetin
Midearneel
Tir
Washingtina
Laugherty
Modernagnuts
Department of Jnatieries
Conan
Harding
Gavernare Wettal da
Ti Fondatate
Trocas Ince
Gepvien
Dhe
Ardéry
Fights Over Jitneys Stir Houston Transit Debate
In Houston Mouston Tex September the House Fleet company plans to appear to argue for stricter regulations of jitneys. The company cites rising equipment costs and seeks broader controls while vowing continued service. Officials note pending reviews, with city leaders preparing for potential action in coming weeks.
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Mouston
Tex
Fleetrie Company
Yelured
Mion Thasewsibe
Siiveya
Woman Still Missing Near Fort Wastl Sept 2
Local search continues for Lexy Palien Ravvigy and Nand Tiell last seen after a denting incident near Fort Worth. Friends report she was headed to an unspecified location with concerns growing as authorities expand the inquiry and verify alibis.
Labor Day Harbinger of Better Times and Labor Scarcity
The piece surveys the 13th ABR Day noting no decision by the executive committee on staffing temporary organizations. It cites Watters and Davis on labor prospects, predicts a conference at hotels Monday, and suggests no credentials committee due to no seating contests. It discusses wage trends, strikes, and anticipated prosperity with 4.6 million idle workers shifted to work, wages rising in building trades, and ongoing labor-market adjustments.
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Watters
Davis
Hy Harden Clfan Topyright
San Antonio
Washington, D. C
Yraria
Tahor Davis
Bren
Norwal
Aber
Tin
Bar
Ovlich
United States
Department
Indurley
Var
Washington
Businestichalk
Wyward
Democrats Gather in San Antonio Convention Tone Promises
The Democratic gathering in San Antonio reports a cautious mood as delegates prepare to discuss party unity and potential platform directions. Leaders, including Carpenter and Contident, push for orderly proceedings with attention to group cohesion and avoiding abrupt upheaval.
Strike Order Enforced by Guard in Local Command
A newspaper fragment reports a strike order enforced by a guard. It warns officers to ensure prohibitions are not violated and states that any violator will be arrested and taken to headquarters. It instructs arresting officers to record witnesses and times for a precinct report.
Texas Strikes Prompt Federal Involvement Hint
Austin reports indicate federal injunctions may curb violence as rail shop strikes affect Texas. Adjutant General Horton says the order won’t override state duties to preserve order, with possible federal troops needed. Ranger Captain Aldrich tours East Texas rail corridors to assess violence while Governor Neff awaits a Denison martial law request.
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Austin
Tex
Thoman JD. Horton
Texas
W. Aldziel
Texas Ranger Force
East Voxey
Aldrich
Maraball
Tyler
Commerce
Yaingtine
Cotton Belt
Katy
Neff
Charles H. Nimon
Denison
Tate
Oklahoma City warrant story on publishers arrest
Governor Robertson announced warrants for the arrest of publishers or speakers in Oklahoma over Vitrelran documents tied to the present administration. Names mentioned include Glen Th ners Ta 7k Nichols and Ve Liveala county Hepwdiana amid a police action, with dates referenced as September 2 and 13 for the warrants and related proceedings.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Stobertson
Nichols
Murderous Mob Hangs Black Woman Near Winder Georgia
Report from Winder Georgia describes a mob scene where a Black woman was seized from a car near Shorter Avenue and lynched at a roadside tree outside Athens. The crowd blocked the road and carried the victim a short distance to execution.
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Atlanta
Winder
Dallas Fire Chief Injured in Warehouse Blaze
In Dallas a warehouse fire near the Avery warehouse district caused extensive damage estimated at $200,000. Fire Chief Meyers received leg burns and bruises when a wall collapsed as flames fed by oils and solvents raged. Interurban lines to Waco and Corsicana were halted by debris across tracks.
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Dallas
Tive
Thomas A. Moyers
Bern
Avery
Lalla
Rome
Meyers
Waco
Cornicana
Boston Merchant Files $21 Million Damage Suit
A Boston food dealer, Roger J. Sherman, sues multiple individuals, banks, and major corporations for 21 million dollars in federal court. The suit alleges a conspiracy to boycott Sherman’s business and block contracts, naming figures in government and well known firms as defendants. The filing targets the United States Rubber Board and other large entities, with charges of antitrust conspiracy and market suppression.
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Boston
Mass
Jude
Federal District Court
Roger J. Shermant
Pleintiff
Triple Damary
Nover
Secretary of War
Atl
Lill
Sherman Ing
Bia
United States
Frantis J. Galvin
John Barloa Payne
Hie Interior
Armour and
Compr McNeill Ma
Tabby
American ‘Celephone and Teleprops Company
Western Union Telegraph Company
American Inn Mnany
National Wholesale Grounds Association
Royal Bank of Canada
al Twaton Banks
Iman
Wei
Old Resident Dies in San Antonio Merchant Leader
Obituary notices the death of Christian Dulliig a prominent San Antonio resident and pioneer merchant born in Austen. He arrived with his parents in 1830s and built a long career in business and civic life. He married Miss Mary Molwick in 1860 and later retired from business. The funeral was scheduled under Rev A Walfe at St John Teutherin and services held in Brentrent.
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Christian
Dulliig
San Antonio
Uy O
Areroced
Bunhiees
Rev
A. Walfe
St. John Teutherin
Hie
Ivy Chris Go Lantivy
Suspected thief held over thefts of mobiles in Bin Antonio
Police say a suspect, a 40 year old man named Paulday, is in custody after being detained Friday night and released Saturday. Detectives Vaytaia Siseet and Duke Carver reported progress, with formal communications filed and transfer to a state attorney following updated charges. Further details remain unclear due to fragmented reporting.
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Anihee
Aula
Antonio Roiaythyy
Avernini
Paulday
Attiorleren
Wis
Wourts Allege
Ik Felvirk Vite
Wite
Tha Vrilay
Van
Iver
Vaytaia Siseet
Duke Carver
Cuere
Robstown Robbery Sparks Citywide Investigation
A Robstown store was robbed in what investigators call a professional daytime burglary. Loot included suits and other articles. detectives traced stolen leather gear and cases to a Dallas route and linked the suspect to multiple automobile thefts. Police, aided by Crockett ambulance staff, pursue leads with injunctions and searches.
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Matory
Irving My Iglicva
Aden
Dallas
Pla
Robstown
Tex
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