Side Lights on Atlanta Penitentiary
A critical Kansan voice denounces Atlanta Penitentiary in a broad assault on its justice system. The writer accuses Warden Zerbst Deputy Warden Girdeau and Chaplain Sewell of brutality religious coercion and corruption, citing solitary confinement chain restraints, enforced church attendance, unequal food, and parole bias, and calls for reform amid alleged political manipulation and mistreatment of inmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girdeau
Washington
Atlanta
Charlie Giardeau
Joe Sewell
Jesus
Judas
Lnw
Glarndena
Sewell
Not Leading Just Riding A Current Labor Party Critique
A critical excerpt portrays Samuel Gompers and the AFL as resisting a Labor Party, accusing him of political quackery and claiming insurgency within the AFL. It argues for industrial democracy, criticizes craft unionism, and predicts a revolt against conservative labor leadership as workers seek deeper change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Samuel
Labor Party
A.B. of L
Labor
Sammy
A. F. of L
Danny
Miner Perilous Fire Burns Highlight Of 1920 Bellaire
A mining disaster report from Bellaire details Andrew Nedoma, 47, of the Cambria Coal Co, severely burned in an explosion. Processions, poor safety lapses, and inadequate first aid underscore worker hardship and calls for better protections as mourners reflect on labor’s sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Work Coal Company
Bellaire
Andrew Nedoma
Cambria
Haman Vifo
Anlief
Joe
All Industries United
Anday J. 1
Campaign to raise funds for higher education described
The piece notes U S universities seeking over 200 million dollars with Northwestern alone targeting 25 billion. It argues earnings should come from wealthy individuals, manufacturers, and financiers, suggesting large gifts are needed rather than small donations. It cites income figures and lists many institutions across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sy Scott Nearing
Coleges
Northwestern l
Pittsburgh
Harvard
Princeton
Cornell
Boston University
New York University
Oberlin College
Bryan Mawr College
Massachusetts Institute of Testnooy
Institutions of Learning
Daily Press
Boldhevik
Chicago
Land
Europe
America
Northwestern University
Higher Learning
Uited
United States
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A. L. Hitchcock
Department of Justice
Save the Mark
Thos
Zerbst
Coxar ‘Lombrosé
Warren
Theans
McRenolds
Ackerman
Giradeau
David
Shaw
Shakespeare
Thene Martere
Toler
A. F
Sinbad the Sailor
Organized Labor
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