Real Meaning of Compers Victory at Denver AFL Convention
The Denver AFL convention affirmed Gompers policies favoring craft unions, nonpartisan politics, and strong leadership. Lewis opposed, but Gompers prevailed, restoring executive authority and outlining goals including a social program, farm relations, and labor reform through congressional action.
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Gompers
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Washington
Russia
International Federation of Trades
Lewis
Thomas A.” Rickert
Farmers’ Organizations
International Federation of Trades Unions
Congress
Woman saved by pulmotor at Nantasket Beach rescue
Firemen and physicians used a pulmotor for over an hour to revive Mrs. Edward Lange of Brockton, vacationing at a cottage near Bay street and Eastern road in Sagamore Nantasket. Bathers reported she collapsed about 200 feet from shore after exposure to humidity and prolonged water immersion.
Police Inspector Maher Dies After Gunfight in Manchester
William M. Maher, Manchester police inspector, died at a hospital from a wound in the abdomen after a clash with an unidentified robber yesterday. Both men exchanged fire. the robber was killed.
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Manchester
N. H
Jay
William M. Maher
Legion Commander Declares Independence Vision in Nation
Indianapolis July 3 John G Emery national commander of the American Legion issued an Independence Day statement praising the vision of an independent nation. He recalls colonists drafting a deathless document and soldiers and sailors who carried that cause.
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Indianapolis
Ind
John G. Emery
American Legion
Seven Years War Victory Mentioned Near Yorktown
Fragmentary excerpt notes that seven years of war in support of a declaration culminated in a victory at Yorktown, turning the vision into an accomplished fact.
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Yorktown
Duty and unity drive American ideals across the nation
A former era of expansion and war is cited as a proving ground for national unity. The author recalls civil war, 1783 victory, and 1918 triumph while urging individuals to fulfill duties to state and nation, with the American Legion tasked to foster this civic obligation.
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Mississippi
Prairies
Rockies
Pacific
American Legion
Reformers in Attack on Liberty Declares Clergy
The Rev. Albert E. Dunning preaches that American independence is endangered by reformers seeking legislative controls over food drink clothing and personal liberty in a summer sermon at Old South Church. He denounces reformers paid to push new laws as robbing citizens of inalienable rights.
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Colonel Roosevelt
Andrew Furuseth
Benjamin Schlessinger
International Ladies’ Garment Workers
Gompers
George W. Perkins
Frank Duffy
Federation
Socialist Party
Lewis
Albert B. Anderson
United States Court of Indiana
Cooper Union
Supreme Court of New York
America
Albert E. Dunning
New Old South Church
Liberty at risk from petty reform efforts warned minister
A minister denounces proposed laws on smoking and dress as an overbearing attack on liberty. He argues reformers curry power by pressuring legislators and warns against curbing personal freedoms as America marks the Fourth of July.
Smuts Sighted in Ireland Tied to Peace Mission
London reports indicate General J C Smuts the South African premier may have visited Ireland in connection with the peace movement. No corroboration from Dublin or Belfast AP correspondents. only confirmation is that Smuts's secretary was in Dublin.
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Ireland
London
J. C. Smuts
Dublin
Belfast
Associated Press
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