Red forces linked to union overthrow via communist plan
A purported United States government document claims red forces aim to destabilize North American governance by seizing labor unions. It alleges a Moscow-backed revolutionary movement seeks to abolish constitutional government and establish a Soviet dictatorship in North America. The report ties the plan to the United Mine Workers and a broader labor federation.
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United Ers of America
Ameri
United Mine Worky
America
Canada
Mev
Ha Revolutionary Movement
Fule
Moscow
Miie
Dateien
Soc Weteat
Unidas
Dak
Gle Blander
Federa Labor
Farm Bureau attacks Weeks over Muscle Shoals deal
Gray Silver, Washington representative for the American Farm Bureau Federation, issued a signed statement defending Henry Ford's Muscle Shoals offer and attacking Secretary Weeks and the Alabama Power Company. The War Department had said Ford was unaware of legal entanglements tied to the Gorgas plant and transmission lines.
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Washington
American Farm Bureau Federation
Gray Silver
Weeks
Alabama Power Company
Henry Ford
Muscle Shoals
War Department
Ford
Coolidge
War Secretary
Gorgas
Silver
Detroit
United States
War
Fora
W. B. Mayo
Department
Communist Bloc Aims to Convert U S Labor
The article charges officials seek to seize control of affiliated units and trade unions, converting craft unions into industry unions under a super-soviet authority linked to Moscow. It alleges conquest of unions and mobilization of farmers to recreate Russia-like conditions and notes a vast propaganda network in the United States.
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Communists Internationale
Red Tradé Union Internationale
Moscow
Russia
United States
Justice Tavenner Splits Blame In Kernstown Auto Collision
In a county magistrate court case, H. McDonald sued H. H. W. for damages after a collision with a Win car near Kernstown. Judge A. J. Tavenner ruled both sides equally at fault, ordering half of the damages each and waiving fees for the magistrate and sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. “Tavenner
H. McDonald
Au Ile
Kernstown
Justice Taverner
Marines Reach New Hope on Planned March to Fort Defiance
The United States Marine Corps, about 3600 troops in full gear, reach New Hope east of Fort Defiance after marching 14 miles from Hillsboro. They camp at New Hope until Sept 18 and plan moves to New Market with truck support, awaiting stage maneuvers and a three day exercise.
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Quantico
United States Marine Corps
J. S. Early
New Hope
Fort Defiance
Hillsboro
Harrisonburg
Basie
Staunton
Valley Pike
Waynesboro
New Market
Charlottesville
John A. Lejuene
Mandant
Marine Corps
Charlottesvillé
Smedley Butler
A Hopeless Job in Fashion Invention
A witty Outlook note jokes that men have long tried to invent clothing women would reject, but so far no success. The quip highlights gendered fashion tinkering with humorous tone.
Beauty Contests Denounced at Ocean City
Residents denounce beauty contests during the annual seaside events in Ocean City New Jersey on September 10. The notes call for social reform amid concerns over modesty and public display while urging arousal of national attention to the issue.
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Ocean City
M. J
Estatic City
UBLIC
Boyce
White Post
Widow Jeanette Barton of Shenandoah County Dies
Mrs Jeanette Barton widow of Solomon Barton of near St Luke Shenandoah County died last night after an illness. She was born Jeanette Russell daughter of Valentine and Caroline Russell. A Lutheran church member for years she is survived by her mother and five brothers A W Russell Winchester Charles Russell New Freedom Pa J W Russell Edinburg Joseph Russell Woodstock and Rev Noah Russell West Virginia. Funeral services will be held at the home at 10 oclock Monday morning.
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Woodstock
Jeanette Barton
Solomon Barton
St. Luke
Shenandoah County
Barton
Jeanette Russell
Valentine
Caroline Russell
Lutheran Church
A. W. Russell
Winchester
Charles Russell
New Freedom
J. W. Russell
Twelve Greatest Jews Picked by Ballot
New York readers of the Jewish Tribune named twelve outstanding Jews of the world. Top vote getter is Albert Einstein followed by Chaim Weizmann Herman Zangwill Louis Marsh Louis Brandeis Liebling Nathan Straus George Brandes Chaim N. Bailik Stephen S. Wise Henri Bergson Arthur Schnitzer.
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New York
Jewish Tribune
Albert Einstein
Chiam Weizmann
Iiel Zangwill
Louis Marsh
J Louis D. Brandies
Lieing
Nathan Straus
George Brandes
Chaim N. Bailik
Stephen S., Wise
Henri Bergson
Arthur Schnitzer
Coolidge Won't Dictate to Congress Said Leaders
Republican leaders who reread the inaugural address of President Coolidge, sworn in as Vice President March 4, 1921, believe he will honor minority rights and not take any step that might look like dictation to Congress.
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Washington
Coolidge
Congress
Convicts Escape During Kingston Barn Fire
Four inmates set fire to the penitentiary stables in Kingston Ontario and fled in a stolen car as guards on the walls fired but missed. Authorities chased the escapees after the barn blaze erupted during the incident.
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Associated Press
Kingston, Ont
1924 Republican National Committee Convening in Washington
The text notes a December meeting in Washington for the 1924 national convention planning. Chairman Coolidge is mentioned among those involved in selecting a committee likely to oversee the arrangements.
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Associated Press
Washington
Coolidge
Publican Nations
Enormous Pecan Tree At Lampases Texas Noted For Size And Yield
The largest pecan tree in the United States stands at Lampases Texas. It is over 100 feet tall and has produced nuts selling for around 500 dollars. A state pecan inspector recently sprayed the tree using 100 gallons of spray.
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United States
Run Lampases
Tex
New England Farmer Highlights Co operation Growth
Durham New Hampshire Sept 9 Significant changes tending to check the economic trend which has been saving farm life have been brought out by county agent work in Sullivan County where director Kendall cites numerous developments due to extension activities. The spirit of aloof individualism has largely gone as farmers attend meetings share ideas and cooperate. Evidence includes new houses built per extension guidance, standardized feeding, testing of twenty thousand birds, MacIntosh apple orchards saved by demonstrations, the rise of cow testing associations, better sires, many alfalfa fields yielding three crops, and farmers exchanges with an annual state business of about $1,200,000.
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Durham
Nav
J. All
Sullivan County
Kendall
Rts
Boston Man Swims English Channel From France
A Boston man completed a historic English Channel swim. He started from the French side and landed near St Margarete's Bay after 16 hours and 40 minutes in the water.
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Boston
Englisi
Dover
Toth
Mass
English Channel
St. Margarete’s Bay
Fireman Killed When Train Plows Quarry Shock
Roanoke report says fireman J. T. Colley was killed and seven injured when a Norfolk and Western freight derailed near Roanoke. Engineer J. W. Creasey severely burned and Mortison Thomas seriously hurt as seventeen cars left the track. Shenandoah division traffic halted for hours while crews worked.
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By the Sea Press
Roanoke
J. T. Colley
Norfolk and Western Railway
J. W. Creasey
Mortison Thomas
Shenandoah
Wills Loses Bid to Block Dempsey Firpo Bout
Harry Wills, the Negro heavyweight challenger, failed to stop the Dempsey Firpo championship bout at the Polo Grounds next Friday night. Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Hagarty denied his mandamus writ request.
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Associated Press
New York
Harry Wills
Polo Grounds
Supreme Court
Hagarty
Brooklyn
Mefflin Clowe Dies Yesterday in Woodland California
Mr M B Clowe of this city reports the death of his uncle Mifflin Be Clowe at six o clock yesterday morning in Woodland California. He was born near Harpers Ferry West Virginia about eighty one years ago and his father H W Clowe once oversaw the United States arsenal later linked to John Brown's 1859 raid. He went to California about 1866 and visited his nephew in this city five years ago. He leaves one brother Edward Clowe of San Francisco.
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M. B. Clowe
Mifflin BE. Clowe
Woodland
California
Clowe
Harpers Ferry
W. Vai
H. W. Clowe
United States Arsenal
John Brown
Mr. Clowe
Mr.Mifflin Clowe
Edward Clowe
San Francisco
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Thomas & Ae Company
Shenandoah Co. Fair
Virginia
E. Z. Dingledine
Mr. Jackson
J. H. Smoot
L. S. Haymaker
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