Labor chiefs warn of general strike over injunction
Organized labor, enraged by a sweeping court injunction, plans a nationwide show of force to defend the railway shopmen strike. The American Federation of Labor prepares to decide whether to urge a general strike as the White House signals readiness to deploy the U.S. Army to protect transportation should the injunction fail.
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Washington
Coentry
Samuel Gompers
Executive Council
American Federation of Labor
National Capital
Counil
Hhot
Chicago
Daugherty
U. 8. Army
White House
U.S. Army
Gompers
Will H. Johnston
Stirling International Association of Machinists
Peace Expected as Hard Goal Strike Ends Likely
Philadelphia report: peace by nightfall anticipated in the five month anthracite miners strike as a joint conference meets to draft a final settlement. the expected compromise would extend the old wage scale Beale until September 1923, aligning operators April 1 1923 with miners April 1924. continued on page 2.
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Philadelphia
Forma & Galway
Big Local Storm Hits Nation with Wide Damage
Findlay Ohio reports 126000 in damage from a severe wind and electrical storm. McKee School hit by lightning, $2009 loss, oil tanks burned. Wheeling West Virginia district sees over a mil in damage from fires sparked by thunderstorms. Washington D C endures heaviest rainfall in fifty years with widespread flooding.
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Findlay
McKee
Wheeling
W Va
Mgge
Wheelsing
Ughtning Bolt
Beach Bottom
Nghktning
Ira
Whesling
Washington
National Capital
John Simpson 62 Dies After Illness
John Simpson aged 62 of Carlisle township died late Friday after a three year illness. The body will lie at Jenkins parlors until Thursday noon then be moved to Cleveland for services at 2 PM at Riverside cemetery chapel. He is survived by his widow and two sons.
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John Simpson
Carlisle Township
Jenkins
Cleveland
Riverside Cemetery
Pollution of River Threatens Cattle and Health in Elyria
Elyria township officials and residents unite to end river pollution from the Henderson Reduction Company. They cite cattle health risks and water contamination harming farmers, with summer as the critical period for action. The nuisance also degrades property values and forces watchful measures against the plant’s stench.
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Elyria Township
Black River
Henderson Reduction Company
Ofciala
Hklack River
Serta Township
H. C. Chambers
Mr. Chambers
Mendelson Reduction Co
Chambers
Ely
Wait Until the Supreme Court Is Heard From Editorial
An editorial argues that a blanket restraining order by the U S Attorney General bars labor unions from encouraging or directing members to abandon employment or seek work with railway companies. It contends the injunction strips unions of liberty to improve their condition by organizing.
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Supreme Court
United States
United States Attorney General
Federated Shop
Harding Gets Bonus Bill See Approval
Washington reports Congressional leaders say the adjusted compensation bill for World War veterans will go to the White House for presidential action early next week. Bonus advocates and opponents claim support. the Simmons amendment offers a funding path while some predict a veto. House and Senate conferees plan to delay tariff talks to focus on the bonus, with a quick accord anticipated by Senator McCumber.
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Washington
White House
House
Senate
Senator McCumber
Jailing Miner Brings Fear to Herrin Hearts
In Herrin Illinois authorities announce a strong federal effort following the Herrin massacre. The justice department reports secret operatives are deployed to back up indictments likely tied to the June riots and the deaths near Herrin. Attorney General Edward Brundage warns against fleeing as the net tightens.
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Herrin
Marion
Ill
Williampon
Greed
Otu Clgrksow
United States Department of Justice
Thore
Gensre
Edward E Brundage
Chronicle Telegram Suspends Labor Day Issue
The Chronicle Telegram will not publish on Labor Day to allow employees to participate in the day’s activities. Sunday and Labor Day events will be chronicled in Tuesday’s edition.
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Chronicle- Telegram
Chronicle-Telegram
Labor Day Parade and Park Events in Elyria with Union Leaders
Labor Day activities organized by the city labor unions at Cascade Park feature sports for children led by the Community Recreational Association, with volleyball tennis and games. Speeches by Gwillym Jones and Senator Burke, then dinner and announcements amid donor contributions from local businesses.
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Cascade Park
Singing
America
Con Labor Union
Gwillym Jones
Mayor Jones
J. F. Burke
J. E. Will
The
Carpenter’s Union
Senator Burke
Horace Beaver
Rail Injunction Striking Rail Workers Face Federal Service
Chicago reports service of the federal injunction against striking railway workers as U S Marshals enforce the restraining order sought by Attorney General Daugherty. Detainees and leaders are sought. one official Jewell missing en route to the east. Washington spreads cords to district attorneys to enforce the lockout. Pittsburgh braces for a Labor Day parade under the injunction and police permit.
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Chicago
United States
James H. Wilkerson
Daugherty
Federal
B. M. Jewell
Railway Department
American Federation of Labor
Washington
Sept
Cordets
Federal District
Atrixity Railway
Pittsburg
Eine &Rity
U. S
Attoonay
Walter Roe Ee
Dinhagi
Erty
Labor Day Message Urges Church Role in Industry
The Federated Council of Churches of Christ issues a Labor Day message urging Christian influence in industrial affairs. It emphasizes the worth of personality, brotherhood in industry, and service as guiding principles, calling for understanding between employers and workers and warning against conflict driven by economic power.
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MIT Labor
Federated Council OF Churches OF Christ
Commission On Qe Church and Social Service
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Kirk and Bellingham
Rogers
Portman
Eastside Cash Grocery Store
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Ge Geo Beaver
Glade
Thomas
Toys
Sam Shindle
Peanuts
Ohio
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California
Ruth's Drug Store
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