Mooney Protest Strike Proposal Defeated at AFL Meeting
Delegates at the AFL convention in Atlantic City refused to endorse recognizing Soviet Russia, urging U S recognition of an existing Irish Republic and voting for a general strike. The Mooney issue sparked uproar as supporters pressed for his release amid contentious debate over Russia policy and labor unity.
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Atlantic City
Novy
American Federation of Labor
Russia
United States
Tor
San Francisco
Resolutions
Roger Cehery
Desteing
Rutsstatt Horts
Isia
Cit
Mest Rsnter
Afte Unit Labor ‘World
Penn F
Montenegrins Celebrate Fourth Celebration
Fragmented notes from a Standard Today 1 page mention a Fourth celebration and a general sense of a local event. References to reparation, horoscope, and personal names are unclear. The readable fragment highlights Montenegrins and a festive mood without concrete details.
Brewers Plight: Root Attacks Wartime Prohibition Law
Elihu Root denounces congress for overstepping powers in enacting wartime prohibition. He argues the internal revenue service dominates brewers, criminalizing production under both wartime and internal revenue laws. He warns of widespread harm, property loss, and threatened business collapse facing the brewing industry nationwide.
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New York
Elihu Root
Congress
Collector of
Internal Revenue
United States
United. District
Caffey
Root
States Brewers’ Association
J Hottman Brewing Company of
York
Isine
Question on Disposal of Army Food Surplus
Washington reports through the war department that casualty figures are sourced from the French War Office. The French records are significantly behind, with full checking expected to take about a year.
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Washington
War Department
War Office
Department
Casualtien
Aviators respond to Alcock transatlantic feat
Brest observers Lieutenant Read and colleagues praised Captain Alcock for the successful Atlantic crossing by Vickers-Wilson planes and NC airships. They noted Hawker’s remark about warships and defended the admiralty’s patrols as prudent and fitting Hawker’s sportsmanship and courage.
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Brest
Nander J. HL. Towers
A.C. Read
L. Bellinger
Molden
BR. Richardson
United States Naval Sea
Atlantic
John Alcock
Alcock
Read
Harry G. Hawker
Newfoundland
Ireland
Hawker
Admiralty
Making Hitching Posts for British Dirigibles Arrives
The Ameri manent no 11. Active preparation reception the Blane British dirigible which is expected here Sunday begun lay with concrete blocks to moor the craft. A Roose Velt field is prepared as landing place since no hangar exists large enough. The airship, 643 feet long, will come from England next Friday. Army and navy authorities cooperate with a special force of British naval aviation mechanics led by Major Hugh Fulton to establish the American base. American naval aviation mechanics aided by 650 more are expected from various stations before the airships arrival.
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Hugh Fulton
Royal Air Force
Rockaway” Beach
Latheast
European peace talks drift as leaders weigh terms
AP reports a pause in the Versailles peace process as Germany debates accepting a treaty. Wilson plans a Belgium visit while Lloyd George tours Verdun. Weimar welcomes a revised German document amid mixed cabinet views on signing. Paris officials caution about possible consequences if terms are rejected. Prime Minister Clemenceau notes Turkish concerns over dismemberment and promises a reply.
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Associated Press
Wilson
Belgium
Lloyd George
Verdun
Paris
Weimar
Clemenceau
Versailles
Berlin
Germany
Rlin
Herman
Ice
Ei Tmenceau
Counci
Neil
Teutonic ‘Athex
Tlemencea
Pree
Lindsey to appeal contempt ruling to U.S. Supreme Court
Denver authorities said Hen J. Lindsey, Denver Juvenile Court judge, will take the contempt of court case to the U.S. Supreme Court. A $500 fine arose from his refusal to disclose in open court what Neal Wright, a 14 year old ward, had told him. The move aims to bolster testimony in the murder case against Neal Wright’s father’s killer, Mrs. Bert A. Wright, now on trial.
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Denver
Hen J. Lindsey
Ely
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Neal Wright
Bert A. Wright
Neal
Senate approves June to July appropriation bills
On June 17 night sessions, lawmakers set bills authorizing appropriations. Senate Republican leaders announced the measures were determined today for the July 1 funding deadline.
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Senate
Palmer Eyes Crackdown on Possible Uprisings
The Attorney General is dedicating much time to the national investigation. In early July American Defense Society letters urged mayors to mobilize special forces of former men to quell any uprisings, aiming to suppress potential radical outbreaks.
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Palmer
American Defense Society
President Wilson to Start July Swing Across Nation
Washington reports President Wilson plans a July speaking tour to explain the peace treaty and League of Nations covenant. He aims three weeks on the road, visiting major counties, with audiences largely opponents of the league. He may discuss the covenant in Belgium and will present the revised treaty draft to the Senate upon return.
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Washington
Wilson
Paris
Kington
Congress
White House
League of Nations
White "House
Belgium
Wasisia
Senate
Bank Robbed in Bank of Italy Building After One O'clock
Bank robbed in the Bank of Italy building shortly after one o clock. Two men bound a clerk and robbed the cash drawer of about $1100. Mrs Sanders was alone in the place at the time. Police are investigating the New York Stock and Exchange connection.
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Waniand
Cal
Anders
New York Stock and Exchange
Bank of Italy
Jay
Sanders
Cargo Ship Sale Breaks Records in $27 Million Deal
Washington reports nine New Wen steel cargo ships totaling 128 172 deadweight tons were sold to New York ship operators by the Shipping Board. Prices ranged from 210 to 225 dollars per ton. Chairman Hurley called the sale the greatest achievement in steamship history. Total value about 27 million dollars.
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Washington
Ninewen
New York
Shipping Board
Hurley
Rotary Delegates Attend Big Salt Lake Social Set
Special dispatch from Salt Lake City reports a Gay Montanan social at Bonneville Park during the Rotary convention. Men and women wore gowns in national colors. a Mardi Gras miniature by Orleans delegates entertained guests. Rumors of Montana excitements for tomorrow stirred crowds as Fort Worth showcased energy and Chapman drew attention for anti war speech.
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Salt Lake City
Bonneville Park
Poole
Orleans
Utah
Montana
Chapman
C.F. Chapman
Salt Lake
Butte
Balt Lake
Buttes
Border unrest spurs U S mining firms to withdraw workers
American mining companies ordered their American employees to leave for the border as U S troops advance into Mexico to chase Villa forces near Juarez. Reports say more Villa fighters were killed in the fighting, with 1 American dead and 10 wounded amid mounting casualties. Officials fear reprisals on border towns and property, and patrols are doubled as authorities monitor the evolving situation.
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Paso
Texas
Mexico
Villa
Juares
Juarez
Casay Grandes
Chihuahua
Colonia Dulland
Martin Lopez
Amer
Kewin
Rebels flee as Americans shell Villa camp vicinity
In an incident near Fell Mills eight miles from the Villa camp, rebels were surprised while eating around a campfire. Prisoners were captured and brought back as outposts were likely hunted. When fire opened, rebels did little to resist and fled on horseback, scattering over the plain amid quail.
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Artes
Ville
Fell Mills
Konenkamp Predicts Climax in Wire Strike Soon
Reported nationwide telegraphers strike nears a climax within hours as union leaders warn of decisive action. West Coast operators halt business, claims of 80 percent impact clash with denials from union employes. California telephone workers and others affected, with Post Office and electrical workers involvement noted.
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Konenkamp
San Impers
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Telegraphers’ Union
Order of Railroad ‘Telegraphers
Western Union
Association of Union Employes
Ateikers
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Labor Day
Mooney
Republic
Mtooney
Los Angeles
Frey
Underwood & Underwood
French War Office
The
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Ben Lindsey
Department of Justice
Mormon City
California
Aemid
Charles P. Ford
Iternational Brotherhood of
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Ald
Tales Phone, Company
Burleson
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