The Check-off System and Labor Union Finances Discussed
A Tribune letter attacks the check-off system used with coal miners, arguing it funds union salaries and offices. It contends Indiana law compels miners to pay dues, cites Judge Anderson, and contrasts with fraternal organizations. The piece links economic policy to broader postwar reforms.
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Dixie Bee Line
Gompers
Lewis
Indiana
Masonic Fraternity
The
Odd Fellows
Eagles
Elks
Knights of Pythias
Woman's Culb
Sullivan
Anderson
Sacco and Vanzetti are Mourned as Protectors of Rights
The piece recalls the April 15 1920 payroll robbery in South Braintree Massachusetts where two men were killed and Sacco and Vanzetti were later convicted of first degree murder. It argues the trial was fair and condemns the bandits as members of an Italian led society that seeks to evade law and harm American citizens.
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America
Ambassador Harvey
Liverpool
England
Harvey
Washington
Cincinnati Enquirer
South Braintree
Mass
Sacco
Vanzetti
Norfolk County Court
Coansel
Italy
United States
Paris
Zanzetti
Massachusetts
Congresswoman Robertson Finds Clear Plain Talk
Miss Alice Robertson, a congresswoman, speaks plainly and to the point. She shows no effort to curry favor with men or women and she was an early opponent to the passage of the nineteenth amendment.
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Congress
Boston
Miss Robertson
Robertson
Indianapolis Star
Alice Robertson
Ford on Local Mills and Country Industry Revival
Henry Ford argues that small local flour mills will replace large centralized plants, cutting transportation waste. He envisions a distributive return of industry to the country, urging local ownership and financing to keep wealth in communities and reduce city overconcentration and housing and transit strains.
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Henry Ford
Republican Publicity Association
Jonathan Bourne
Mr. Ford
Ford
United States
Measured Up by Habousch Delivers Strong Lecture
Mr Habousch came highly recommended and did not disappoint. His talk The Shepherd of the Hills of Galilee impressed attendees, and his accompanying pictures enriched the evening with vivid scenes of the sacred country. H W McPherson Danville Ill praises both lecture and visuals.
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Habousch
Galilee
H. W. McPherson
Danville
Ill
Miller Expands Sullivan Steam Laundry Utility Upgrades
George O Miller proprietor of the Sullivan Steam Laundry is making extensive improvements to the plant upgrading equipment with about three thousand dollars in new machinery.
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George O Miller
Sullivan Steam Laundry
Mr. Miller
Miners Check Off Appeal Granted in Checkoff Dispute
The US court of appeals suspended the injunction on the miners check-off system. hearing set for Wednesday, Nov 16. Illinois operators plan to meet to discuss policy as the union appeals for a full suspension and a clearer ruling. Weather notes follow.
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Daily Times
Terre Haute
Chicago
A. B. Anderson
Indianapolis
United States Court of Appeals
District Court
Court of Appeals
W. A. Glasgow
Philadelphia
Glasgow
International Union
Baker
Henry Warrum
Alschuler
Evans
Anderson
Illinois
H. C. Honnold
State Operators’ Association
Union Council
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
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Sullivan Union
Dlope
Sacco and
Warren G. Harding
United States of America
Charles E. Hughes
Secretary of State
Farmersburg
Glenn Yeager
Navy
Foch
Tomb OF Washington
Marshal Foch
American Legion
Kansas City
General Pershing
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