Bitter clash at AFL reconstruction convention
Atlantic City reports a polarized AFL convention with radicals defeated on an initiative and referendum proposal. Delegates condemned Postmaster General Burleson’s labor policy while urging Wilson to remove him, as critics accused leadership of stifling new ideas and democracy in organized labor.
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Poultney Bigelow Fights Tetanus After Wall Injury
Kingston reports Poultney Bigelow writer adventurer and traveler is critically ill with tetanus at City hospital. He contracted an infection in a finger while repairing a stone wall on his Malden on the Hudson farm.
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Army seeks control of welfare programs in the field
Assistant Secretary Keppel urged Senate action to maintain welfare and educational work in the army but proposed army control over the efforts now run by civilian groups such as the YMCA Knights of Columbus and related bodies. He sought restoration of an 8 million dollar appropriation in the army bill, arguing the program improves enlistments.
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Myers would make America really for Americans
Washington report notes Senator Myers of Montana introduced measures to curb immigration. Proposals include a 20 year freeze on arrivals from all lands, a 60 year ban on German and other central power citizens, mandatory visit registration, reporting during stays, DOJ tracking, fines and possible deportation for false statements. Also a plan for publicity in citizenship cases requiring ads in local papers and witnesses for five and three years, with court examination of the applicant and witnesses.
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Gas warfare chief opposes consoliding chemical units
Washington June 18 Major General William L Siebert director of chemical warfare testified before the committee opposing the consolidation of chemical warfare service with the engineer corps. He said orders issued May 12 have not been put in effect and that gas caused about 30 percent of American casualties in France but only four percent of those affected died. He called gas effective not cruel. Senator Chamberlain pressed for views.
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Debates and Deportations Stir Winnipeg June 18
Winnipeg authorities move to deport 10 strike leaders arrested and held at Stoney Mountain. A special immigration board from Ottawa will rule on immediate deportation, with no bail or civil trial, under amended orders. Streetcar service returns to Portage avenue as pickets stay distant.
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Senate Rejects War Time Prohibition Exemption Rider
Washington June 18 The senate voted 55 to 11 to defeat efforts to keep beer and wine from war time prohibition operations. The motion by Senator Phelan of California to add a rider to the agricultural appropriation bill was tabled.
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War time prohibition law debate and house action
A newspaper summary describes the war time prohibition law on distilled spirits, the senate sentiment, and the house judiciary committee amendment by Gard to suspend beers and wines. It notes legislative maneuvering by Phelan and North Dakota Senator, predicting extended debate and the weather outlook for Montana as fair with little temperature change.
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Fear of Reprisal Shapes El Paso Reuters Disclosure
Fear of reprisals colors reports from Juarez and El Paso regarding Villa's forces. The article notes Villa's column under Martin Lopes or Ramon Vegi moving toward Ahumada, with U.S. views split on the expedition. Official casualty tallies cite 151 Ville rebels killed, plus officers and soldiers, civilians harmed, and missing.
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Smith and Daly Trek to Helena to Face Sedition Trial
Smith and Daly travel to Helena for trial on sedition charges based on material in the Bulletin. The state courts will hear the case as W. F. Dunn of the Bulletin faced a prior conviction and $3,000 fine with appeal pending in the state supreme court.
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Censorship Board Announces Postal Censorship End Date
An announcement from the censorship board states that United States postal censorship will be discontinued. The date of the action is given as Sauirdgy.
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Peace Terms Divide German Assembly in Weimar
Berlin dispatch reports growing peace sentiment in the Weimar assembly toward signing the treaty. Delegates threaten resignation if terms are refused, while cabinet officials debate the allied terms and future sessions. Allied troops remain ready, and unrest surrounds Weimar as prisoners resist at the castle.
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Half Million Sought to Run Down Reds
The Department of Justice disclosed plans for intensified action led by Attorney General Palmer to pursue Russian hostility and subversion. Officials indicate a major national effort is anticipated, with a large fund and expanded measures against perceived threats.
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Republican Senator Defends League in Spirited Speech
A coast wide strike of electrical workers gathers momentum as the Brotherhood of Electrical Workers reports union support and strike funds. Meetings across the Pacific coast, including Stockton and Sacramento, indicate broader union unity while regular services continue for essential facilities. The Nevada towns show heightened alert as major exchanges join the action amid canvassed sentiment.
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Arkansas calls special session to ratify woman suffrage
Gov H Brough announced a special session of the Arkansas legislature would be called in late July to ratify national woman suffrage. In Washington the League of Nations debate continued in the Senate with Senator McCumber defending the covenant and opposing Senator Knox’s resolution.
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Senator Gore Injured in Auto Crash Near Mitchell
Senator Gore of Oklahoma was thrown from a rushing automobile when it overturned near Mitchell. He fell to the ground and sustained injuries as the vehicle rolled over during the drive to Lions. Further details on his condition were not immediately available.
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