Labor's Political Path for American Labor in 1923
The American Federation of Labor should refrain from acting as a political party for now. Labor's power lies more in economic action than electoral battles, and attempts to run candidates risk poor results. If bloc politics rise, or if labor gains a larger share of the vote, a political role may emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Littlefield
Maine
United States
Europe
Ramsay Macdonald
Philip Snowden
Pennsylvania
Public Service Must Dominate In Senator Pomerene's Case
The Interstate Commerce Commission has received Senator Pomerene's filing to serve as general and district counsel for several railroads. The piece argues his public duties should not be subordinated to private legal work, noting railroad employees viewed him as too favorable to railroads, potentially justifying retirement from public life.
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Pomerene
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senator Pomerene
United States Senate
Price
Optimistic European recovery seen after Ruhr settlement
J Armour, chief packer, argues Europe shows improvement despite Ruhr tensions. He notes well cultivated fields and industrious people in Europe, expects American loans after Ruhr settlement, and dismisses doom sayers and renewed war fears. He cites Baldwin Poincare talks as easing Franco British differences and says recovery is a matter of time.
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Europe
J. Ged
Chieacy Packer
England
Frances
Ruhr
Mc Amony
J.c.armour
Tuin
Germany
France
Baldwin
Poincare
Anniversary listings and conventions across 1900s notes
Yesterday and today mark anniversaries from 1793 to 1921 including Marie Antoinette and John Bowman born dates, with a look at past events such as Texas annexation, Soissons surrender, and coal strike inquiries. Current births: Gillett Stetson Morrison Farwell Beatty and others. Conventions opening today span Atlantic City to Kalamazoo and Chicago to Rome with civic and professional groups listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Antoinette
France
Austria
Paris
Vienna
John B Bowman
Kentucky University
United States
Republic of Texas
Prince Windischeratz
Soissons
New England
Roosevelt
U. S. Railroad Labor Board
McGil University
Thorold, Ont
Komical Telegrams Parade of Oddities and Local News
A rambling column highlights Mme Grasset of Paris winning a gold medal for bearing 24 children in 25 years. It notes Governor Pinchot’s quip on Coolidge and the Eighteenth Amendment, a Vanderbilt cousin driving a New York taxicab, Elyria High’s score keeper still using an adding machine, Fox Furnace entering the local bowling league, and radio sermons shaping religious broadcast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme. Grasset
Paris
William H. Vanderbilt
New York
Elyria
Senators Await Workable Cattle Raiser’s Route to Senate
Magnus Johnson, a cattle raiser, seeks a Senate seat, with reports noting the quirks of voters toward “dirt farmers” and the public’s interest in his practical experience. The piece also mentions Illinois governor criticism of bank wreckage, a Saint Clair divorce claim, Lloyd George reception in cities, John McGraw’s book, postseason politics, Mose Warner’s Cleveland pennant forecast, and other lightly connected items.
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Magnus Johnson
Sénate
Dangerous Crossings Endangering Lake Avenue Students
A reader from Elyria township urges action on safety hazards near Lake Avenue, North Ridge road, and Griswold road affecting schoolchildren. She cites crossing rail lines, hedges blocking views of traffic signals, and a store corner obstructing line of sight. The letter calls for installing electric lights, removing lamps, and accountability by the school board to prevent accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rootstown
Lake Avenue
North Ridge
Griswold Road
Green Line
Cleveland
South Carolina
Markley School
Elyria Township
M. Roberts
Venezuelan Railway Project Reported With Few Tunnels
A Venezuelan railway from Caracas to Valencia reportedly has only 55 tunnels built within a limited period, highlighting construction progress and potential logistical challenges for the national transport system.
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Caracas
Valencia
Today Greetings to Speaker Gillett and Chicago visit
The article notes greetings to Speaker Gillett of the US House on his birthday as David Lford George and his party arrive in Chicago for a two day visit. It mentions a conference in Columba Cay among bankers merchants and cotton interests on rotation of cotton growing industry and details on hearings and conferences across states and organizations.
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Gillett
US House of Representatives
David Lford George
Chicago
Columba, & C., Cay
Secretary of Agriculture
Armour and Morine
Todev
Washington
Whid Lahar
Empual Con- Mateoaun Letgie Gs Senton
Commonlsess Education Office
Springfela
Mace
Robert Oo 'Garrets
Rev E. S
Cumpetland Courthones
Valoration
Tedey
West Baden
Coun
Springfield
Mass
Hoot leg whisky inspires a dandy firstese cooker tale
A humorous note describes a novelty cooker idea sparked by a cup of hoot leg whisky. The piece playfully considers popular centers for a national event and the interest of convention attendees in the host city.
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Werte
Robert S. Lovett resigns as Union Pacific executive chair
After nearly four decades in railroading, Robert S. Lovett steps down as chairman of the Union Pacific executive committee to focus on health and reduce duties. Born June 22, 1860 in San Jacinto Texas, he rose through self study to become a top railway expert and lawyer. He will still represent Union Pacific in consolidations and property valuations before the ICC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts. Lovett
Robert S. Lovett
Union Pacific Railroad System
Lovett
San Jacinto
Texas
Houston
Southern Pacific
Harriman
The
Union Facific
Union Pacific
Interstate Commerce Commission
Forest Hill Coal Price and Contact Detail
Forest Hill Coal is offered at $8.50 per ton by West Side Lumber and Coal Co. Phone 2736.
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Forest Hill Coal
West Side Lumber & Coal Co
Memorial Hospital opens with local officers listed
Fifteen years ago Memorial Hospital opened with W. W. Boynton as president F. A. Smythe as vice president E. F. Allen as treasurer and C. E. Tucker as secretary A dry election favored by 128 votes Oberlin voted dry Elyria wet Joseph McMahon 78 died at Tyson hospital a carpenter who built local churches A license to marry issued to James Wallace Van Deusen and Bessie vas in Haines a New York Central engine boiler exploded in west railroad yards killing engineer George P. Owens and injuring his son J C Owen Judson Harmon and Congressman Rainey spoke at the theatre before a small audience.
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We's
Oberlin
Elyria
James Wallace van Deusen
Omaha, Neb
Bessie Vas
Haines, Elyria
NEW York Central
West Railroad
George P. Owens
J.C. Owen
Port Clinton
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Chronicle-Telegram
Second Street
Lorsia Con Pias Res Canine
J. F. Burke
A. D. Hudnuit
Endul
Elyria Fostoffice
Lorain
State of
Ohio
International News Service
Bureau of Advertising
American Newspaper Publishers Association
A. E. Clayden
Fifth Ave
John W. Hunter
Warquette
the American Federation OF Labor and Politics
Mahomet
J. Ogden Armost
U. S
Atlantic City
National HardWare Association
Cincinnati
National Council of Catholic Men
American Caterers’ Association
Sherman
Texas Daily Press League
Attalla
Ala
Alabama
Brockton
Massachusetts
Rome
Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs
Hastings
Cambridge, Md
Christian Endeavor Societies of Maryland
Chicago — Illinois Chamber of Commerce
Hannibal, Mo
Missouri Library Association
Kalamazoo, Mich
Michigan Library Association
Komical
Jim Armitage
Pinchot
Tutankamen
Casey Stenzel
Fox Furnace Company
Eagies
Magnus
Illinois
Donahey
Saint Clair
Lloyd George
John McGraw
T He Ghots
Mose Wildser
Voice OF
People
Abe Martin
Evrops Nohobdc
Joseph McMahon
Tyson Hospital
Judson Harmon
Congressman Rainey
R. J. Hill
Optometrist
Elyria Block
Elyria, Ohio
James Thompson
Foreign Exchange
Mathias
West Riser St
Ohio Public Service Co
Broad St
Broad Street
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