Labor Union Favors Prohibition Waiver at Atlantic City
Delegates at the American Federation of Labor convention in Atlantic City adopt a resolution opposing wartime prohibition and urging exemption from the eighteenth amendment for mild beers at 2 percent alcohol by weight. The vote splits among major unions with Seattle notably opposing the measure and Chicago among the few big city locals voting for it amidst broader debate and protest plans to Washington.
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American Labor Movement
American Federation of Labor
Atlantic City
Washington
Executive Council
United States
Congress
The
Teachers’ Federation of America
Seattle
Chicago
Central Labor Union
Egate
Sutiners Unenprote Election Contests Delays Daniels
Indianapolis June 11 Unexpected contests in the election of officers of the imperial council of the Shriners delayed business today and postponed selecting the 1920 meeting place. After heavy balloting John F. Jones of Oklahoma City imperial oriental guide was defeated by Conrad W. Dykeman of Brooklyn imperial eastern master.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Imperial Council of the Shriners
John F. Jones
Oklahoma City
Imperial Oriental Guide
Conrad WV
Dykeman
Brooklyn
Imperial Tirs Oriental
West Is For Says West Is For Says
Salt Lake City reports Mr. Cummings chairman of the ten national committee denouncing those responsible for premature publication of the peace treaty. He and several party leaders arrived in Salt Lake today and asserted Western sentiment is united for the establishment of the League of Nations.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
America
Ir. Cummings
Ten National Committee
Salt Lake
West
League of Nations
Cummings
Telegraphers Strike Expands Across Coast
Union workers from Western Union Postal and smaller firms fail to fully honor a national strike order. By night, hundreds more telegraphers were expected out as Coast centers report crippled Postal service and a largely intact Western Union, with plans for broader action into Canada. Authorities blame war labor board rulings for contention.
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San Francisco
Western Union
Spokane
Jerome
Aziz
Star of Three
Denver
Tucson
Arizona
Wyoming
Canada
Postmaster General Burleson defends wire strike stance
On June 11 Postmaster General Burleson condemned the wire workers strike as unjust saying it began in Atlanta with Southern Bell employees. Investigations showed few dismissals in May and possible discrimination. In Billings three Western Union workers and one more were affected while Missoula operators did not quit. Livingston reports no impact on Western Union operations.
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Ust
Neral Burleson
Atlanta
Southern Bell Telephone. Company
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Billings
Loreal Western Union
Missoula
Western Union
Postal Telegraph Orces
Livingston
Livingston Western
Blood Purifier Claims Cure For Skin Diseases
An old advertisement promotes 8.8.8 as a blood purifier that supposedly removes disease germs from the blood to end itching and discomfort. It claims local creams fail and urges readers to buy the product at drugstores and seek free medical advice from a Chief Medical Adviser in Atlanta.
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Swift Laboratory
Atanta
Aave
Office Opens and Sails into Business, Fore States
The office is open and conducting business, according to Mr Fore. The statement confirms the office has commenced operations and is actively serving clients.
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Fore
Drastic measures in Dallas strike over murder
Dallas Texas June 11 policesworn in 200 extra patrols to guard non union workers and 12 hour shifts replace eight. Five men jailed for murder and a $500 reward offered for evidence in Fisher’s killing. Clashes between alleged union strikers and non union workers left two injured as about 3000 men remain on strike in sympathy with electrical workers demanding higher wages and recognition.
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Dallas
Texas
A. J. Fisher
Fisher
Ryan charged with grand larceny over worthless stock
New York June 11 Frank D Ryan a member of JM Grant Co was arrested on grand larceny and conspiracy charges. The complaint by W J Bissell of a Baltimore bank house alleges a loss of 27000 from worthless winning stocks in a brokerage deal ordered by district attorney officials.
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New York
Frank D. Ryan
JM. Grant & Co
John T. Dooling
Ryan
W. J. Bissell
B. W. Corcoran
Baltimore
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Convention Actions
Denver reports the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen adopt a league of nations style resolution at its triennial convention. The president is tasked with sending copies to U.S. Senators. Walker D. Hines addresses railroads and appeals for Debs and Mooney clemency.
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Denver
League of Nar
Brotherhood of Locomotive
Walker D. Hines
Prise
Eugene V. Debs
Thoms
Mooney
Federated Farmers United States Convention Highlights
Organizers emphasize the Federated Farmers of the United States as the movement’s purpose with speeches on farm welfare and the peace conference. The session backs a short haul freight rate bill, with speakers including John A. McSparren Milo D Campbell and Senator Thomas P Gore. Gifford Pinchot cannot attend the convention.
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Barrett
Washington Tate
Ullman
Miles Poindexter
Congress
Berger's Contest for Congress Seat Opens
Washington June 11 In the preliminary hearing on Victor L Berger of Milwaukee to sit in the house despite his espionage act conviction the committee announced a fair and impartial trial would be provided. Milwaukee attorney Henry F Cochems challenged the committee and house authority to deny Berger a seat. The two hour session saw arguments for the right of Berger and for contesting the election on alleged disability.
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Washington
Victor L. Berger
Milwaukee
Cal Elections
Ate Berger
Henry F. Cochems
Catlmael
Herger
Tong
Harry
Joseph Carney
Ships Sold At Above Cost Amid Government Shipbuilding Plan
June 11 report says a committee chairman notes two ships were sold above cost as part of a government shipbuilding program totaling 80 million dollars. The board contemplates building more steel ships totaling about 1,009,000 tons. recent cancellations are cited by Senator Moses of New Hampshire.
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Mittee
Shipping. Board
Moses
New Hampshire
Army reduced to 300000 men for near year
Washington on June 11 news reports a tentative army reduction to 300000 personnel for the upcoming fiscal year. The House military committee had recommended 400000, but the War Department provision calls for pay and maintenance funding for an army of 300000.
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Washington
Rouse
House Military Committee
Police dog Cognac goes missing during Navy discharge papers
Worcester Kalispell reports his dog Cognac lost while at Minneapolis naval recruitment station. He declined an $800 offer, noting Cognac’s scars and double toe. If found, dog to be sent to Kalispell. TEAR DOWN LANDMARK Tacoma to replace Sylvan hotel with an office building after property sale.
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Worcester
Kallapell
Minneapolis
Kalispell
Landmark
Tacoma
Wash
Sylvan Hotel
Tana
Falls report to state board tomorrow in Helena
Local terminal elevator board plans to present a formal report to the Montana state board of examiners the next day. The meeting concluded tonight without issuing final comments, and the authors will depart for Helena in the morning.
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Wuult
Reat Falls
Montana
State Board of Examiners
Dongay
Helena
Unclear text fragment from Great Falls fund drive
Ambiguous OCR snippet mentions a June 1 event in Great Falls. References leading firms urged to meet part of a $13,000 fund. Mentions an hourly rate of $1,000 and committees calling for contributions. No clear outcome or names.
Great Falls Republicans Convene Amid Crime Recovery News
In Great Falls on June 11 Sheriff Burns announced the Natomobile case recovered after days missing. A Republican county central committee meeting adopted amendments and called for a convention. County committees and officials discussed organizing for Montana's second Congress with focus on eligibility and reforms.
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Great Falls
James Burns
Natomobile
Belows Mar de
Carhier
Conrad
Bank of
Ommiter
Montana
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Teuton
Hotel Des Reservoirs
Leinert
Melchior
Glesberts
von Brockdorft Lanteau
Landesvere
Schuecking
Charge Ryan
Emen
Brotherhood Payors League OF Nations
Federated Farmers OF the
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Eompys
Noron
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Destiny
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