Shadow of Great Unorganized Labor Strike Looms
Labor leaders face a potential nationwide upheaval as the AFL executive council prepares for a pivotal meeting in Washington. They weigh recommending a general strike to hundreds of unions amid injunctions and mounting pressure to maintain transportation. The White House signals readiness to use the Army if needed, while Gompers and others question enforceability of court orders.
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American Federation of Labor
Iabor
Next Creek
Chicago
U. S. Army
Federa Ition
White House
Menig
Gompers
William J. Johnston
Intertajon
Stadhfuists
Schoowcraft
Continue Attempts to Drill Thru Bar to Imprisoned
Miners press new drilling efforts at 2,500 foot level to create a platform or relay from Kerry workings to the Argonaut Rise aiding rescue. Authorities report 47 miners trapped as tunneling from two Kennedy mine areas converges toward the Argonaut level with masks on air supply.
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Associated Winess
Jackson
Cal
Kerry
Kennedy
Argonaut
Senate Antislush Fund Bill Passed in Senate
Washington September 2 without record vote the Senate passed the antislush fund bill intended to limit campaign funds. It caps senatorial expenditure to 10 000 and representative to 5 000 for campaign expenses in a general election. The bill was approved this afternoon.
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Washington, D. C
Pomerene Mit
Senate
Iowa supreme court pushes record docket for September term
Des Moines reports a historic 440 case docket for the Iowa Supreme Court with four term periods. The court convenes September 7 and some opinions may be issued then. Three hanging appeal cases include Earl Thrust, Joe Williams, and Morris Archive. Maulpin murder appeal filed by Maupin’s attorneys. Also, $20,000 in coal dealer checks returned by State Net Administrator Webster as coal deliveries resume. Local mines expected to meet Iowa demand, eastern coal to northern areas.
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State Supreme Court
Iowa
Des Moines
Iowa Supreme Court
Earl Thrust
Aslainnkee
Joe Williams
Polk
Morris
Wanelly
Altorneys
Maupin
Joe Ayes
Carney Pininer
Charles Webster
Board of Control to Help at Hanging Nés Motheés
Sept 2 Members of the state board of control will go to Fort Madison Sept 3 when Ira Pavey a Sioux City murderer is scheduled to be hanged it has been announced. Some members may not witness the execution but the board desires to assist Warden T D Hollowell in any way possible. The execution of Pavey will be the first hanging under Iowa laws in 12 years.
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Nés
Aged Parkersburg Man Run Down by Train
Samuel Wilson, a 70 year old Parkersburg resident, was killed yesterday near Chicago as he failed to hear an approaching train on the Northwestern line. He was struck while crossing the tracks and died instantly. authorities are investigating the accident and funeral arrangements are pending.
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Parkersburg
Parkersbyro
Samuel Wilson
Chicago’ & ‘Northwestern
Smith W Brookhart and Herring to debate at Fremont fair
Iowa brief reports rival United States Senate candidates Smith W Brookhart and Clyde K Herring will meet in joint appearance at the Fremont county fair this Saturday. Frank Brideman of Fort Madison, jailed on counterfeit charges, escaped federal custody and was recaptured in Memphis after leaping from a train. Frank Stearns, a Great Western conductor, broke his arm in Osage and may lose the limb while hospitalized in Rochester Minnesota. In Des Moines, Joe Sickerson Jr. was shot with a .38 revolver during a party and may die. Lee Springer, Sickerson’s friend, allegedly confessed the shooting saying it was accidental. Two suspects were arrested.
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Hamburg
Smith W. Brookhart
Clyde K. Herring
United States
Fremont
Port
Madison
Frank
Rochester
Minn
Ims
Unclear Strike Schedule and Trestle Safety Probe
Disjointed report notes a shop strike running on government schedule and a collapsed trestle tied to Olin Berensa. Cincinnati officials deny trestle unsafe. prosecutor Finwick leads inquiry into months-old reports of the structure. Rail and mine disruptions affect trains and employment. nationwide radical raid denied by department amid arrests in Chicago. details are fragmentary.
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Frisco
William
Down
Markham
Thwiness Central
Paducah. K
Department of 37
Senator Johnson Celebrates 56th Birthday Quietly
Senator FHiran Johnson, born in Sacramento to Grover I. Johnson, marked his fifty sixth birthday in San Francisco today. He spent the day quietly as congratulations poured in from supporters amid the campaign heat.
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San Francisco
Fhiran Johnson
Sacramento
Grover I. Johnson
Atjlle Dives
State Fair Crowds Exceed Last Year's
Attendance at the Iowa State Fair topped last year by 64,742 with 349,745 visitors this year ending last evening. Officials called it the greatest fair and exposition yet as income reached 308,052.77 while expenses totaled 265,000 leaving a 42,062.77 profit to fund next year’s repairs and improvements. Secretary A. R. Corey announced the figures.
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Des Moines
Iowa
A. R. Corey
Sioux City Terminal Railways Authorized to Issue 100000 Stocks
Washington DC Sept 2 the Interstate Commerce Commission granted authority to Sioux City Terminal Railways to issue 100000 of common stock. Proceeds from the stock sale will be used to finance construction and to make a partial payment on a loan advanced by Steck yards to the railway company.
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Washington, DC
Sioux City Terminal Railways Company
Mnterstata Ecommerce Commission
Taake
Sioux City
Steck Yards
Nulway Company
Des Moines to Stage Biggest Labor Day Parade
Des Moines plans a major Labor Day parade in sympathy with a Chicago federal court injunction. Secretary Pinchot of the Des Moines Trades and Labor Assembly vows the biggest Labor Day parade Des Moines has ever had.
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Des Moines
Sept
Chicago
Pinchot
Des Moines Trades and Labor Assembly
Des Moines Lumber Official Dies at Home at Age 13
Des Moines Sept 2 Charles I Gilcrest secretary treasurer of a large lumber company died at his home early this morning. He was identified with Des Moines business interests for many years.
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Des Moines
Charles I Gilcrest
Gilcrest
Australians Win Davis Cup Doubles Match in Straight Sets
Australian Davis Cup team defeated American defenders in the third round as Gerald Patterson and Pat O Hara Wood swept William T. Liddell and Vincent Richards in straight sets. The match finished in about 50 minutes with scores 6 2 6 3 6 0.
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Associated
Rickenbacker to Wed Ex-Wife of Durant
Capt Eddie Rickenbacker announced his engagement to Mrs RL Duren, divorced wife of the auto manufacturer. Mrs Duren, formerly Adelaide Trost, is in New York. Rickenbacker arrived from Portland and will stay two days before continuing to Los Angeles and Detroit. No wedding date set.
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Eddie Rickerbacker
RL. Duren
Duran
New York
Adelaide Trost
Rickenbacker
Arived
Portland
Los Angeles
Detroit
Dawes Patriarch Dies After Auto Collision
Hector Dawes aged 92, father of William R. Dawes vice president of the Central Trust Co of Timois and relative of Gen. Charles G. Dawes, died today in a hospital after being struck by an automobile last night in Chicasa.
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Hector Dawes
William R. Dawes
Central Trust Company of
Timois
Charlee G. Dawes
Bank
National Budget
Anautomobile
Wisconsin Nears Gle of Primary Gaminpai en Battle
Wisconsin heads to the primary windup as LaFollette pursues renomination in a split progressive Republican fight against Ganfield of the Citizens' wing. Hooper unopposed for Senate, Bent ley and Mähle duel in the gubernatorial race, and party lines test wet versus dry in the Democratic contest. Congress candidates from both factions seek renomination in several districts. Berger, twice elected to Congress, seeks another run in November after party endorsement.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
United States
Robert M. LaFollette
William A.ganfield
the Citizens
Jessie J.hooper
Oshkosh
John J. Blaine
T LaFollette
William J. Morgan
A.C. McHenry
A. A. Bentley
LaCrosse
Karl Mabhle
Wausau
Drys
Sither
la Follette
Victor Ls. Berger
Armed Guard Surrounds Cline Murder Suspects in Hackensack
Hackensack reports armed guard outside the count as George Cline and Charles Souillion, said to be kin of Clint, are imprisoned on murder charges. Sheriff Kinsler cited unusual conditions surrounding the case and refused to elaborate. Local fear and security measures were noted but details remain unclear.
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Hackensack
George Cline
John Bergen
Charles Souilion
Clint
Rged
Kinsler
Ept
Lightning Bolt Kills Man Wife and 2 Horses in Arizona
In Nogales Arizona Josiah Bond and his wife Minnie were instantly killed by a single bolt of lightning while riding in the Santa Rita mountains during a fierce storm. Their two horses also perished. Information from Alto about 30 miles away confirms the tragedy.
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Nogales. Ariz
Josiah Bond Smis
Minnie
Alto
Here
Bond
Santa Rita Mountains
Jewelers Association Re-Elects President
Cincinnati Ohio September 2 Edward J H Mufragel Mount Vernon New Jersey was re elected president of the American National Retail Jewelers association at the close of the seventeenth annual convention All other officers were re elected Three killed on crossing Waukegan Illinois September 2 William Hagatt 46 and two unidentified boys about 7 and 1 years old were killed when a Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul freight train struck a truck they rode near Libertyville.
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Edward J H. Mufragel
Mount Vernon
N. J
American National Retail Jewelers’ Association
Waukegan, Td
William Hagatt
Milwaukee
Federal net out for Herrin death March managers
Marion Illinois September 2 The federal government expands the probe into the Herrin massacre indictments with secret agents in the coal fields. Attorney General Brundage says no one can run and that suspected killers are under constant front and back door surveillance as the grand jury weighs numerous indictments. Otis Clark remains jailed as bail arguments loom and witnesses continue to testify about neglect in troop deployment prior to the killings.
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International News
Marion
Iil
Williamson
Herrin
Grand Jury
Otis Clark
United States Department of Justice
Brundage
ITE
C. K. McDowell
Clark
Lil
Col
Saimuel -Hunter
Adjutant General's Office
Ford Company Assets 409 Millions in Annual Tax Return
Lansing Mich sent the annual financial statement showing total assets of Port Motor Company at 409,826,122 dollars. Cash on hand and in bank amount to 145,985,669.31 dollars with plant land buildings improvements and fixtures 81,626,015.03 dollars. Machinery tools and equipment total 39,521,079.239 dollars and food inventory 320,517,985.82 dollars. Ford interests also reported Dearborn publishing at 124,961.55 dollars and Lincoln Motors at 250,000 dollars.
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Motor Company
Secretary of State
Ford
Dearborn Publishing Company
Lincoln Motors Company
Lincoln Motors
Injunction Cuts Off Aid to Brotherhood Strike Leaders
Cleveland Sept. 2 The federal injunction against strik ing shopmen has left the big four brotherhoods powerless to aid the strikers financially or discuss the dispute with shopcraft leaders. D. B. Robertson and Warren S. Stone presidents of the firemen and engineers say they can do nothing further and are restrained from turning over member donations to the strikers.
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Cleveland
Big Four
D. B. Robertson
Warren S. Stone
Fire‘men and Engineers
Shepcraft
Harding raises Spanish War widow pensions to twenty dollars
President Harding signed an act boosting pensions for widows of Spanish-American war veterans from twelve to twenty dollars monthly and increasing payments for their dependent children from two to four dollars per month.
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Washington, D. C
Harding
Senate confirms 10 N as Canal Zone judge
Washington DC September 2 The Senate today confirmed the nomination of John D Wallingford of Iowa as United States district judge in the Panama Canal Zone.
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Senate
Canal Zone
Washington, D.C
Senate Today
John D. Wallingford
Towa
United States
Panama Canal Zone
General Election Impends and Kirks of Issues
Washington observers discuss election dynamics as parties push old frames aside. Local issues and personalities dominate in Texas Oklahoma Oregon and Maryland while the tariff debate remains a national pivot. Strikes and Harding's handling loom as potential hinges in voter judgment.
Well Known Merchant Dies From Car Crash Injuries
W L Ailner a 52 year old Toledo and Detroit merchant died in a hospital here after sustaining injuries when his auto mobile left the Dixie highway and plunged into a ditch several weeks ago. He had been in serious condition since the accident.
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Toledo
W. L. Ailner
Detroit
Bonds For Eight Thousand Ordered Forfeited
An item notes bondsmen including Elmer Hamilton and Gall forfeiting bonds totaling $8,000 after a retirement of Maj. Gen. Francis J. Kernan and Maj. Gen. George R. Bell. The report mentions fugitives captured in Mexico and a related court action delaying a voyage, with references to Key West and November dates.
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Francis J. Kernan
Clarinda
Judge
Omar Cullson
Iha
Neb
George R
Elmer Hamilton
Bell
Che Sites Tattytein Jr
John K Corns
Pio Silents
Walter Hinton
Kramers
South America
Irwin
Kendall
Key West
Hamilton
Irish Irregulars Terrorizing Dublin Ahead of Dail Meet
Dublin reports indicate Irish Irregulars have stepped up attacks while antitreaty members clash with them. The Dail plans to elect a president, reorganize the cabinet, and approve a new constitution as proposed Irish provisional government eyes a pacification push. Widespread fighting in the capital marks the city’s most violent period since July.
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Dail Eireann
Dail
Arthur Griffith
Associated Press
London
Grable in Critical Condition After Labor Strife
E F Grable president of the International Brotherhood of Maintenance of Waymen is critically ill in a Chicago hotel after a labor dispute and pending wage petition. His wife from Detroit reports he has been in semi stupor with high fever while labor board officials weigh next steps.
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Chicago
E. F. Grabie
International Brotherhood of Maintenance of Waymen
Associated Press Forday
Railroad Labor Board
Grable
Labor Board
May Use Injunction Power to Force Cut in Soft Coal Prices
Springfield Illinois September 2 Injunction proceeding against coal operators to force a reduction in coal prices will be taken in court here Tuesday. John J Watt secretary of subdistrict No 4 Illinois United Mine Workers said Watt and Freeman Thompson President of the subdistrict after consulting lawyers decided upon the instru ction as the first means of lowering coal prices. We will attempt to force operators to show why coal should cost more this year than last Thompson said The injunction has always been a favorite device of the coal operators now it may prove it boomerang The union officials asked that the public and users of large stocks join the legal action.
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Springfield
Ill
Nois
John J. Watt
Illinois
Loflay
Watt
Freaman
Thompson
Biggest Bootlegging Ring Since Wet Days Declared Discovered
Chicago reports a bootlegging ring described as the largest uncovered since prohibition began. L. G. Nutt, associate director of prohibition for the central states, said a raid targeted the Minneapolis Blueing Company and implicated several other firms and individuals. The surge in denatured alcohol sales spurred the probe into the hiring company and related parties.
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Chicago
L. G. Nutt
Prohibition
Central States
Minneapolis Blueing Company
Minneapolis
Bonus Bill Delayed in Conference by Tariff Debate
Congressional conferees halted action on the bonus bill to allow tariff discussions. Chairman McCumber said the bonus bill would resume Monday, with rapid progress expected to push it through conference and to the Senate on Tuesday or Wednesday.
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Washington, D. C
McCumber
Senate
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