Striking Boston Officers Questioned by AFL Leader
Oyster, secretary to President Gompers of the AFL, condemned police department conditions in Boston and said the striking patrolmen were not to blame for early disorder. He called them deserters for resigning after two weeks notice to defend human rights and constitutional guarantees. Local labor leaders met but gave no details as General strike talk loomed at a Central Labor Union meeting.
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Associated Press
Boston
Washington
Uy Oyster
President Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Hic
Boston Police
Uncle Sam
John F. McInnis
United States Army
Stars and Stripes
Root condemns police strike as constitutional threat
Selih a Root, former secretary of state, told a National Security League convention in New York that the Boston police strike challenges the Constitution. He warned that government requires force to maintain order and that police who join unions threaten the state. The address framed the strike as a potential revolution if tolerated.
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New York
Boston
United States
Seliha Root
National Security League
Mr. Root
Local Briefs Highlight Twin Falls Visits and Gatherings
The Twin Falls region hosts a busy slate of social and civic entries. Mrs J C Moore entertained the Wednesday Bridge Club with a dainty two course luncheon and cards, Miss Amy Bowen hosted a seven thirty dinner with pink and white floral decor, and the Pythian Sisters plan a Masonic temple meeting. Numerous locals including Mrs FE Ostrander, W R Taylor, Judge Bothwell, and Fr C Modlin journeyed to Boise or neighboring towns for business or visits, while residents like Mrs Earl Murray, Miss Graham of Filer, and Frank Blake of Pocatello shopped, toured, and connected with friends. A baby girl arrived to Mr and Mrs H C Dickerson, and several Twin Falls travelers prepared trips to Kimberly, Jerome, Buhl, and Rogerson.
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J. C. Moore
Amy Bowen
Edna Beauchamp
Elva Bowen
Percy Kauffman
Chillion Holliday
William Rose
Pythian
Masonic Temple
Episcopal Guild
E. B. Williams
FE. J. Ostrander
East
Dingler
Twin Falls
W. ©. Taylor
Judge Bothwell
Mr. Farls
Boise
R. B. Moore
Gooding
Moore
Earl Murray
Fiter
Miss Graham
Filer
Frank Graham
Jerome
Buhl
Frank Blake
Pocatello
H. C. Dickerson
Fr. C. Modlin
Kimberly
Idna Deaner
Rogerson
C. A. Hendricks
Minidoka
H. G. Davis
Rupert
Ida Noble
Shoshone
Frank Kimball
Salt Lake
Twinalls
May “Haynes
Dorothy Haynes
Billings
Montana
Twin, Falls
J. ®. Johnson
H. W. Parker
Nampa
Steam shovel arrives for Cedar Creek dam project
A large steam shovel reached Rogerson to aid dirt fill at Cedar Creek dam. The Cedar Creek, House Creek and Dead Wood Creek water will irrigate 8,000 acres, with opening sale terms at $125 an acre and options to pay over 13 years. The Idaho Farm Development project connects Twin Falls with Bruneau, expected to boost cultivation and land values.
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Rogerson
Cedar Creek
Idaho Arm
House Creek
Deadwood Creek
Twin Falls
Idaho Farm Development Company
Castleford
Buhl
Ialls
Bruneau
Deny American Force In Fiume Stated By Attaches
Rome dispatch says no American contingent was found in Fiume contrary to a prior official report. Colonel M C Buckey and Brigadier General Evan M Johnson, newly arrived at the embassy, stated there was no American military presence in Fiume or nearby.
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Associated Press
Rome
Fiume
M. C. Buckey
Evan M. Johnson
Decision on steel strike to be withheld in Cleveland hint
In Cleveland on September 17, United Mine Workers delegates focus shifted to Pittsburgh where the national organizing committee is due to rule on the steel strike early in the week. Leaders hinted that the announcement may be delayed to keep the decision a surprise if a strike is ordered for Monday affecting many miners in steel corporations.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
United Mine Workers
Pittsburg
National Organizing Committee
Steel Corporation
Duke of Wavenshire Estate Sold to American Syndicate
The Picadilly residence of the Duke of Wavenshire was sold to an American hotel syndicate for 15 million dollars.
Leonard Beats Dundee for Seventh Time in Newark Bout
Benny Leonard world lightweight champion defeated Johnny Dundee in eight rounds in Newark on September 17. Dundee won one round but Leonard outboxed him overall, showing smart tactics and weight advantage of 135 1/2 pounds to Dundee. It marked the seventh meeting of the two boxers.
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Associated Press
Newark
N. J
Benny Leonard
Johnny Dundee
New York
Dundee
Leonard
German marks fall to historic low on Cologne bourse
Cologne reports a dramatic drop in German marks on September 16 with the mark at a historic low. The English pound equals 121 marks, 100 French francs 342 marks, and 100 Dutch guilders 1,060 marks, signaling a sharp global currency shift.
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Cologne
Germany
Female Workers in Japanese Factories Reach Half Million
Report notes 500000 women employed in Japanese factories with 300 under twenty years old. Data highlights gender labor participation and youth employment in industry. reflects wartime or postwar industrial workforce shifts and social implications.
Greeting new Methodist pastor reception at church
Members of the Methodist Church invite Rev and Mrs Bennett to a Friday evening reception in the church parlors. An orchestra will provide music and a delightful program has been arranged for the event.
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Methodist Church
Bennett
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Idaho Department Store Ltd
Root
J. G. Lincoln
Idaho
Robinsons
Ford
Heartfield
Maxwell
Buick
Oakland
Welie
Hudson
Studebaker
Studebaker and Chandler
John B. White Auto Co
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