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Admits "kicking back" part of salary. Washington, D.C., April 22. He "turned back" $75 of his $200 per month salary, Henry M. Lewis former Deputy Sheriff in Harlan County, Ky., told the Senate Civil Liberties Committee as it resumed its investigation of alleged terrorism in connection with Harlan County Coal Operators' efforts to resist union organization drives. The money was returned to Sheriff Theodore R. Middleton each month in 1935 and 1936. Lewis added that many of the men listed as drawing salaries from the Sheriff's office were not regarded as regular employees, and several of them worked for coal companies, 4/22/1937

Admits "kicking back" part of salary. Washington, D.C., April 22. He "...

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Union Representative displays bullet wound received from Harlan County sheriffs. Washington, D.C., April 27. A.T. Pace, Representative of the United Mine Workers, inspects the bullet wound in the back of Thomas Ferguson, Coal Miner Representative, who testified before the Senate Civil Liberties Committee the he was shot by Harlan County, Ky., deputy sheriffs last January. Ferguson displayed a bloody shirt to the Committee to prove his contention, 4/27/1937

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Urges middle class to unite to preserve democracy. Washington, D.C., March 21. Appearing before the Senate Civil Liberties Committee, Lawrence W. Campbell, Secretary of the Johnstown Citizens Committee, urged the American middle class to unite to preserve democracy and protect themselves from 'extermination by unwarranted industrial conflict'

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Head of Republic Steel quizzed by Senate Civil Liberties Committee. Washington, D.C., Aug. 11. Tom M. Girdler; Chairman of the Board of the Republic Steel Corp., as he appeared before the Senate Liberties Committee today, 8/11/38

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Head of Republic Steel before Senate Civil Liberties Committee. Washington, D.C., Aug. 11. Tom M. Girdler; Chairman of the Board of the Republic Steel Corp., as he appeared before the Senate Liberties Committee today, 8/11/38

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Last minute advice. Washington, D.C., Aug. 11. Tom M. Girdler; Republic Steel Board Chairman, took the last minute advice of Charles M. White (left) Vice President of Republic, with a smile today just before he was questioned by the Senate Civil Liberties Committee, 8/11/38

Last minute advice. Washington, D.C., Aug. 11. Tom M. Girdler; Republi...

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Admits secret contributions. Washington, D.C., March 30. Col. William Frew Long, manager of the Associated Industries of Cleveland, today told the Senate Civil Liberties Committee that many nationally prominent firms made secret contributions to the organization and were listed as numbers on the association's books. He said the firms insisted upon remaining anonymous to avoid 'public retaliation'

Admits secret contributions. Washington, D.C., March 30. Col. William ...

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Richer by $102,728 since 1934 when he became Sheriff of Harlan County, Ky. Washington, D.C., April 26. It took a little quick thinking today on the part of Sheriff Theodore R. Middleton, of Harlan County, as he was questioned by the Senate Civil Liberties Committee in regard to the weath he acquired since becoming sheriff in 1934. He admitted his wealth had increased $102,728 since taking over the job of sheriff three years ago. His new holdings included stock in coal mines, an $18,000 farm, a $25,000 business building, and coal lands. during this time he reaceived less than $5,000 per year salary, 4261937

Richer by $102,728 since 1934 when he became Sheriff of Harlan County,...

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Head of Republic Steel quizzed by Senate Civil Liberties Committee. Washington, D.C., Aug. 11. Tom M. Girdler; Chairman of the Board of the Republic Steel Corp., as he appeared before the Senate Liberties Committee today, 81138

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Head of Republic Steel before Senate Civil Liberties Committee. Washington, D.C., Aug. 11. Tom M. Girdler; Chairman of the Board of the Republic Steel Corp., as he appeared before the Senate Liberties Committee today, 8/11/38

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Richer by $102,728 since 1934 when he became Sheriff of Harlan County, Ky. Washington, D.C., April 26. It took a little quick thinking today on the part of Sheriff Theodore R. Middleton, of Harlan County, as he was questioned by the Senate Civil Liberties Committee in regard to the weath he acquired since becoming sheriff in 1934. He admitted his wealth had increased $102,728 since taking over the job of sheriff three years ago. His new holdings included stock in coal mines, an $18,000 farm, a $25,000 business building, and coal lands. during this time he reaceived less than $5,000 per year salary, 4/26/1937

Richer by $102,728 since 1934 when he became Sheriff of Harlan County,...

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Victim of Chicago steel strike riot. Washington D.C. June 30. Attending today's hearing of the Senate Civil Liberties Committee, Harry Harper of Chicago, claims he was a vicitim of the shooting by the police during the strike riots at the South Chicago Plant of the Republic Steel Corp., last May 30. Harper, who is shown with his wife, is expected to take the stand later. 6/30/37

Victim of Chicago steel strike riot. Washington D.C. June 30. Attendin...

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Senate Civil Liberties Hearing. Washington, D.C., July 2. The Senate Civil Liberties Committee played to a full house today as they screened the moves of the Memorial Day Chicago riot at the plant of the Republic Steel Corp. Ten persons were killed in the rioting, 7/2/37

Senate Civil Liberties Hearing. Washington, D.C., July 2. The Senate C...

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Admits secret contributions. Washington, D.C., March 30. Col. William Frew Long, manager of the Associated Industries of Cleveland, today told the Senate Civil Liberties Committee that many nationally prominent firms made secret contributions to the organization and were listed as numbers on the association's books. He said the firms insisted upon remaining anonymous to avoid 'public retaliation'

Admits secret contributions. Washington, D.C., March 30. Col. William ...

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"Chowderhead" in spotlight. Washington, D.C. Sept. 23. A highlight at today's hearing of the Senate Civil Liberties Committee investigating espionage in labor relations was furnished by S. Cohen, alias "Chowderhead," who testified he had been in the strikebreaking business for 20 years. After admitting that he would work for any agency that would pay his price, Cohen further testified that he "bossed the job during the New York elevator strike and since then has been on the Remington-Rand strike in Connecticut. Cohen's police record, introduced into the proceedings, showed 14 arrests and five convictions including punishment for receiving stolen goods and grand larceny

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Newsreel cameraman describes Chicago strike riots to Senate Civil Liberties Committee. Washington, D.C., July 2. Orlando Lippert, cameraman for Paramount News, describing to the Senate Civil Liberties Committee today the scenes he photographed for his reel at the Memorial Day strike riots at the south Chicago plant of the Republic Steel Corp. The pictures which suppressed by Paramount were screened for members of the committee today, 7/2/37

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Before Senate Civil Liberties Committee. Washington, D.C., April 15. Testifying before the Senate Civil Liberties Committee today, George S. Ward, Secretary of the Harlan County, Ky., Coal Operators Association, said his organiziation had doubled its assessment on member coal companies three times in the past four years during periods of union mine organization drives. The annual income for the organization from company members is between $60,000 and $70,000 and is derived from an ordinary assessment of 1/2 cent per ton levied on coal produced, 4/15/1937

Before Senate Civil Liberties Committee. Washington, D.C., April 15. T...

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Kentucky Bomber & U.S. Marshall. Washington, D.C., April 14. Richard C. Tackett, (right) who is appearing before the Senate Civil Liberties Committee testifying that he is one of the three that bombed a union organizer in Harlan County, Ky., is shown in the custody of U.S. Deputy Marshall Robert H. Bonham of Washington, D.C. (left). Tackett is in custody of the Marshall during the hearing and is now residing in the district jail, 4/15/1937

Kentucky Bomber & U.S. Marshall. Washington, D.C., April 14. Richard C...

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Senate Civil Liberties Hearing. Washington, D.C., July 2. The Senate Civil Liberties Committee played to a full house today as they screened the moves of the Memorial Day Chicago riot at the plant of the Republic Steel Corp. Ten persons were killed in the rioting, 7237

Senate Civil Liberties Hearing. Washington, D.C., July 2. The Senate C...

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$25,000 for law and order. Washington, D.C., March 11. Francis C. Martin, Chairman of the Johnstown, PA., Citizens Committee and President of the Chamber of Commerce, today told the Senate Civil Liberties Committee that the Bethlehem Steel Co. offered $25,000 or more to maintain Law and Order during the strike at the company's Cambia plant last year, 3/11/38

$25,000 for law and order. Washington, D.C., March 11. Francis C. Mart...

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Newsreel cameraman describes Chicago strike riots to Senate Civil Liberties Committee. Washington, D.C., July 2. Orlando Lippert, cameraman for Paramount News, describing to the Senate Civil Liberties Committee today the scenes he photographed for his reel at the Memorial Day strike riots at the south Chicago plant of the Republic Steel Corp. The pictures which suppressed by Paramount were screened for members of the committee today, 7237

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Admits destroying records. Washington, D.C., March 10. Mayor Daniel J. Shields, of Johnstown, PA., today told the Senate Civil Liberties Committee he had destroyed the records concerning the payment of approximately 500 special officers sworn in during the "Little Steel" strike last summer. Asked why he destroyed them, shields said, as far as he was concerned the records were finished business with him, 31038

Admits destroying records. Washington, D.C., March 10. Mayor Daniel J....

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Chicago strike riot map. Washington, D.C., June 30. Luke Wilson, investigator for the Senate Civil Liberties Committee, points out for the benefit of the Committee and spectators the exact vicinity where the steel strike riots occurred last May 30 in South Chicago, 63037

Chicago strike riot map. Washington, D.C., June 30. Luke Wilson, inves...

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Admits "kicking back" part of salary. Washington, D.C., April 22. He "turned back" $75 of his $200 per month salary, Henry M. Lewis former Deputy Sheriff in Harlan County, Ky., told the Senate Civil Liberties Committee as it resumed its investigation of alleged terrorism in connection with Harlan County Coal Operators' efforts to resist union organization drives. The money was returned to Sheriff Theodore R. Middleton each month in 1935 and 1936. Lewis added that many of the men listed as drawing salaries from the Sheriff's office were not regarded as regular employees, and several of them worked for coal companies, 4221937

Admits "kicking back" part of salary. Washington, D.C., April 22. He "...

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Head of Republic Steel before Senate Civil Liberties Committee. Washington, D.C., Aug. 11. Tom M. Girdler; Chairman of the Board of the Republic Steel Corp., as he appeared before the Senate Liberties Committee today, 81138

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"Chowderhead" in spotlight. Washington, D.C. Sept. 23. A highlight at today's hearing of the Senate Civil Liberties Committee investigating espionage in labor relations was furnished by S. Cohen, alias "Chowderhead," who testified he had been in the strikebreaking business for 20 years. After admitting that he would work for any agency that would pay his price, Cohen further testified that he "bossed the job during the New York elevator strike and since then has been on the Remington-Rand strike in Connecticut. Cohen's police record, introduced into the proceedings, showed 14 arrests and five convictions including punishment for receiving stolen goods and grand larceny

"Chowderhead" in spotlight. Washington, D.C. Sept. 23. A highlight at ...

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Head of Republic Steel quizzed by Senate Civil Liberties Committee. Washington, D.C., Aug. 11. Tom M. Girdler; Chairman of the Board of the Republic Steel Corp., as he appeared before the Senate Liberties Committee today, 81138

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Last minute advice. Washington, D.C., Aug. 11. Tom M. Girdler; Republic Steel Board Chairman, took the last minute advice of Charles M. White (left) Vice President of Republic, with a smile today just before he was questioned by the Senate Civil Liberties Committee, 81138

Last minute advice. Washington, D.C., Aug. 11. Tom M. Girdler; Republi...

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Head of Republic Steel quizzed by Senate Civil Liberties Committee. Washington, D.C., Aug. 11. Tom M. Girdler; Chairman of the Board of the Republic Steel Corp., as he appeared before the Senate Liberties Committee today, 81138

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Head of Republic Steel before Senate Civil Liberties Committee. Washington, D.C., Aug. 11. Tom M. Girdler; Chairman of the Board of the Republic Steel Corp., as he appeared before the Senate Liberties Committee today, 81138

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Head of Republic Steel quizzed by Senate Civil Liberties Committee. Washington, D.C., Aug. 11. Tom M. Girdler; Chairman of the Board of the Republic Steel Corp., as he appeared before the Senate Liberties Committee today, 8/11/38

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Head of Republic Steel before Senate Civil Liberties Committee. Washington, D.C., Aug. 11. Tom M. Girdler; Chairman of the Board of the Republic Steel Corp., as he appeared before the Senate Liberties Committee today, 81138

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Chicago strike riot map. Washington, D.C., June 30. Luke Wilson, investigator for the Senate Civil Liberties Committee, points out for the benefit of the Committee and spectators the exact vicinity where the steel strike riots occurred last May 30 in South Chicago, 6/30/37

Chicago strike riot map. Washington, D.C., June 30. Luke Wilson, inves...

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Urges middle class to unite to preserve democracy. Washington, D.C., March 21. Appearing before the Senate Civil Liberties Committee, Lawrence W. Campbell, Secretary of the Johnstown Citizens Committee, urged the American middle class to unite to preserve democracy and protect themselves from 'extermination by unwarranted industrial conflict'

Urges middle class to unite to preserve democracy. Washington, D.C., M...

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Another destroyer of records. Washington, D.C., March 29. Ralph F. Smith, President of the Corporation Service Bureau, a Cleveland, Ohio, detective agency, today told the Senate Civil Liberties Committee that he has destroyed all records of his "industrial work" prior to January 1.1937. He testified he had "wiped out" all accounts, journals, correspondence, and other records pertaining to his employment by "Industrial Concerns", which had been subpoenaed by the Committee, 3/29/38

Another destroyer of records. Washington, D.C., March 29. Ralph F. Smi...

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Another destroyer of records. Washington, D.C., March 29. Ralph F. Smith, President of the Corporation Service Bureau, a Cleveland, Ohio, detective agency, today told the Senate Civil Liberties Committee that he has destroyed all records of his "industrial work" prior to January 1.1937. He testified he had "wiped out" all accounts, journals, correspondence, and other records pertaining to his employment by "Industrial Concerns", which had been subpoenaed by the Committee, 32938

Another destroyer of records. Washington, D.C., March 29. Ralph F. Smi...

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Union Representative displays bullet wound received from Harlan County sheriffs. Washington, D.C., April 27. A.T. Pace, Representative of the United Mine Workers, inspects the bullet wound in the back of Thomas Ferguson, Coal Miner Representative, who testified before the Senate Civil Liberties Committee the he was shot by Harlan County, Ky., deputy sheriffs last January. Ferguson displayed a bloody shirt to the Committee to prove his contention, 4271937

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Admits destroying records. Washington, D.C., March 10. Mayor Daniel J. Shields, of Johnstown, PA., today told the Senate Civil Liberties Committee he had destroyed the records concerning the payment of approximately 500 special officers sworn in during the "Little Steel" strike last summer. Asked why he destroyed them, shields said, as far as he was concerned the records were finished business with him, 3/10/38

Admits destroying records. Washington, D.C., March 10. Mayor Daniel J....

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Head of Republic Steel before Senate Civil Liberties Committee. Washington, D.C., Aug. 11. Tom M. Girdler; Chairman of the Board of the Republic Steel Corp., as he appeared before the Senate Liberties Committee today, 8/11/38

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Julius Greenfield, photographer for the Akron Times-Herald testifying before the Senate Civil Liberties Committee

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Head of Republic Steel quizzed by Senate Civil Liberties Committee. Washington, D.C., Aug. 11. Tom M. Girdler; Chairman of the Board of the Republic Steel Corp., as he appeared before the Senate Liberties Committee today, 8/11/38

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In spotlight before Senate Civil Liberties Committee. Washington, D.C. Jan. 14. Testifying before the LaFollette Civil Liberties Committee today, Ernest D. Lemay, Assistant to the President of Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Co., recalled when prompted by Senator Lafollette that Pinkerton detectives had frequently called on the company but that their services were employed. Senator attempted to get from Lemay the information on Blaine Owens, a Communist who allegedly was driven out of Birmingham. The Senator then read a letter from E.B. Carleton (Pinkerton detective) to another detective that Lemay had told him privately that Owens had been taken on "fishing trip" and "worked on"

In spotlight before Senate Civil Liberties Committee. Washington, D.C....

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In spotlight before Senate Civil Liberties Committee. Washington, D.C. Jan. 14. Testifying before the LaFollette Civil Liberties Committee today, Ernest D. Lemay, Assistant to the President of Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Co., recalled when prompted by Senator Lafollette that Pinkerton detectives had frequently called on the company but that their services were employed. Senator attempted to get from Lemay the information on Blaine Owens, a Communist who allegedly was driven out of Birmingham. The Senator then read a letter from E.B. Carleton (Pinkerton detective) to another detective that Lemay had told him privately that Owens had been taken on "fishing trip" and "worked on"

In spotlight before Senate Civil Liberties Committee. Washington, D.C....

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Victim of Chicago steel strike riot. Washington D.C. June 30. Attending today's hearing of the Senate Civil Liberties Committee, Harry Harper of Chicago, claims he was a vicitim of the shooting by the police during the strike riots at the South Chicago Plant of the Republic Steel Corp., last May 30. Harper, who is shown with his wife, is expected to take the stand later. 63037

Victim of Chicago steel strike riot. Washington D.C. June 30. Attendin...

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Shot by own police declares Republic Steel Corp. official. Washington, D.C., Aug. 9. Carl. W. Meyers, district manager for Republic Steel Corp. at Canton Ohio, today told the Senate Civil Liberties Committee that he was shot by one of his own police officers during the steel strike in 1937. He said a company officer guarding his home asked him a question as he approached, and that he replied "this is MR. Meyers". The man however, he added, did not understand him and at 75 feet shot him. Meyers named the man as "Edwin Bank," 8/9/38

Shot by own police declares Republic Steel Corp. official. Washington,...

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