Antis Keep On Fighting Across States
July 13 The National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage announced plans to defeat the federal woman suffrage amendment in at least 13 states and challenged Siders J Bryan to prove a Montgomery Alabama claim. It argued suffrage links to no prohibition and cited Texas West Virginia Ohio and California results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Association Opposed
Siders J. Bryan
Montgomery
Ala
Bryan
Association
Germany
Zurich
Texas
West Virginia
Ohio
California
Hungarians Try To Outwit Blockade At Vienna
The Hungarian Communists reportedly use airplanes and automobiles to smuggle money and contraband out of Hungary. Smuggling has become a refined art along the Austrian Hungarian border as authorities struggle with the blockade.
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Vienna
Associated Press
Hungary
Postmaster of Buffalo Dies After Illness
George J. Meyer postmaster of Buffalo New York died today after several months of illness. He was 55 years old.
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Buffalo
N. Y
George J. Meyer
Italian Socialists call two day general strike
Rome dispatch says the Intransigeant Socialists issued a manifesto calling a general strike on July 20 and 21 to protest the peace treaty they condemn as an Allies’ bid to suffocate Bolshevism in Russia and Hungary. It pledges workmen in France England Switzerland Holland Denmark and Sweden to join, with the general confederation of labor also signing.
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Rome
Associated Press
Russia
Hungary
France
England
Switzerland
Holland
Denmark
Sweden
International
Bourgoisie
General Confederation of Labor
Union backs US recognition of Ireland in vows and funds
Bar tenders' Union 77 adopted resolutions urging Congress to recognize Ireland as a sister republic sending copies to President Wilson and Congress. Secretary Conley was to forward copies and $200 was pledged toward the Irish Victory Fund. Coal Teamsters Union 68 also passed resolutions calling for Ireland’s world recognition.
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Congress of the
United States
Ireland
Union 77
Harrison Avenue
John W. Conley
Wilson
Congress
Irish Victory Fund
Wells Memorial Building
Labor notes from unions show numerous actions and meetings
President John J. Fenton and Cornelius Sullivan are named delegates to the A F of I convention in Greenfield. The union votes support for layoff struck Horseshoers and discusses non union replacements. Delegates from Boston and other cities report a 44 hour week trend and collective bargaining gains. Donations aid Toronto strike and Irish Victory Fund. Officers elected for Boston & Albany Freight Handlers and Wine Clerks receive recognition. Municipal wage enforcement to be pursued by the C S A with Mayor Peters.
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John J. Fenton
Coal Teamsters, Chauffeurs and Hopers’ Union 68
Massachusetts
A. F. of I
Greenfield
Cornelius Sullivan
Thomas F. Grinham
Horseshoers’ Union
Garrity and
Gerraughty
Union 77
Boston Central Labor Union
Boston
Lynn
Lawrence
Worcester
Northeastern Department of
Amalgamated Engineers
P Wells
Department
Toronto
Canada
James H. Vahey
Public Workers’ Teeyete
Henry Hagan
Boston & Albany Freigh
Handlers’ Union
Daniel McNamara
Thomas Butler
John Hares
Patrick Tumulty
Sylvester Leahy
Dennis Barton
Edward White
Irish Victory Fund
Wine Clerks’ Union
Wells Memorial Hall
John O'Grady
Patrick Hastings
Mystery surrounds the disappearance of Lydia Lopokova
London reports that Lydia Lopokova, famed Russian danseuse and premier dancer of the Russian ballet, vanished from a music hall amid unclear circumstances. Uncertain whether she left willingly or was forced to depart, details about her marriage to manager R Barrocchi and prior nuptials remain unsettled with conflicting claims from a US Boston-led life.
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London
Lydia Lopokova
Russian Ballet
Lopokova
R. Barrocchi
Boston Opera Company
Mary F. Barrocchi
Barrocchi
Spain
Boston
Alhambra Theatre
Shipping Board Grants Ten Per Cent Increase
The Shipping Board approved a ten percent raise affecting deck officers seamen water tenders oilers engineers firemen stewards cooks and others on Board operated vessels. Ordinary seamen gain five dollars monthly to four dollars? the same line notes eight dollars for ordinary seamen. Raises for water tenders oilers storekeepers firemen wipers coal passers deck engineers and furapmen vary. A joint grievance committee is created to interpret the agreement amid a sailor shortage.
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Ecale
Shipping Board
Atlantic and Gulf
Shipping Board wage raise not end strike
Isn t Satisfied New York July 13 The Shipping Board 10 per cent wage increase for vessels operated by the board does not settle the strike of marine engineers firemen and oilers in effect since Thursday Eight hour day remains a key issue and the strikers demand preference for union men in employment Engine room workers will push a similar stance according to August Brown secretary of the International Women s Association
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New York
Brown
International Wamen’s Association
Shipping Board
Alleged waste in Spruce production division probe
Washington July 13. Affidavits purporting to show criminal misuse of public funds by the spruce production division of the Army Air Service collected over the past year by the Providence Journal have been submitted to the Special House Committee investigating War Department expenditures and are being investigated by a sub committee chaired by Representative Frear of Wisconsin.
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Washington
Army Air Service
Providence Journal
Special House
War Department
Representative Frear
Wisconsin
De Valera Addresses 50,000 at Chicago Rally
In Chicago at the National League park an estimated 50,000 people attended an open air rally for Irish independence. Eamon De Valera, President of the Irish Republic, urged aid and recognition while a Canadian soldier led a 31 minute sustained cheer from the crowd.
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Chicago
Eamon de Valera
De Valera Appeals for Irish Freedom in Chicago Rally
The crowd greeted De Valera with enthusiasm as he urged Americans to recognize the Irish republic and oppose the League of Nations. Speakers Walsh Dunne and Chicago Mayor Thompson backed Irish goals, while protests against Britain and urging trade relations with Ireland drew loud support.
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Wilson
Lloyd George
Great Britain
Edward Carson
de Valera
Ireland
Frank H. Walsh
Edward F. Dunne
America
William Hale Thompson
Chicago
Walsh
Loyd George
Congress
League of Nations
Japan
Kiicham Scanlan
Thompson
Frank P. Walsh
Dunne
de Pau University
Noonan’s Hair Petrole Ad Promotes Hair Health
An old barber shop advertisement touts Noonan's Hair Petrole as a petroleum based antiseptic that clears dandruff and softens hair. Barbers charge fifteen cents per application while retail bottles sell for four dollars. distributed by T Noonan & Sons in Boston and through department stores and druggists.
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Noonan
Turors
T. Noonan & Sons
Es. Barmanniac
Portland St
Boston
Mass
Queen Anne Ruff Returns to Favor in Fashion
The ruff, revived since the era of Queen Anne, regains favor among women. Worn with low necklines, the silk accessory creates a cool, bare-neck silhouette, contrasting with traditional summer fur pieces. Available in any complexion flattering color, it suits both warm weather and elegant day wear.
33d Degree Mason Dies in Bridgeport
Ebenezer Phillips, 77, owner of the Jd. Hi Luddington Transfer Company and a member of all Masonic bodies in the state, died Saturday at his Bridgeport home. He held the 33d degree Mason title. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Ebenezer
Phillips
Jd. Hi
Luddington Transfer Company
Chaumont Quietly Sheds Role as American HQ
Chaumont, France, July 12. After two years as the center of American Expeditionary Force activities, Chaumont passes to history with General Pershing and staff departing for new headquarters in Paris. Crowds line the route. handshakes lift the mood as Major General Harbord and staff bid farewell. The U S headquarters moves to 45 Avenue Montaigne, near the Champs Elyses.
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Chaumont
France
General Pershing
Paris
Harbord
Avenue Montaigne
Champs Elyses
Place de Il’ Alma
Nine Arrested in Revere Gaming Raid
Nine Revere men were arrested in two dawn raids by Revere police on Shore Road and Avenue. Sergeant Shannahan led the operation. accused of shooting craps, the men face Chelsea District Court charges. Names listed include Morry Cohen, Nathan Brandan, William Bolin, David Bolin, Benjamin Cohen, Albert Dolan, Harry Greenberg, John Tower, and Benjamin Blood.
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Revere
Chelsea District Court
Shannahan
Avenue
Shore Road
Morry Cohen
Nathan Brandan
William Bolin
David Bolin
Benjamin Cohen
Albert Dolan
Harry Greenberg
John Tower
Benjamin Blood
Centennial
North
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Bigelow Kennard & Co., Inc
West and
Washington Sts
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Labor News
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C. W. Feigenspan
J. Horace Shale
Suffolk Savings Bank For Seamen and Others
Tremont Street
Scollay Square
Seamen's Association
Spruce
Air Service
Frear
Amera
Belgium
Flanders
Austria
John Bull
United States Army
Queen Anne
Bizare Mohawk Als
the Mohawk Rubber Co
Brookline Ave
Back Bay
Taloum
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Massachusetts Agricultural College
Massachusetts State Department of Agriculture
Boston Board of Health
Boston Chamber of Commerce
National Civic Federation
Women’s Municipal League
Special Aid Society
Boston Committee For Public Service
Dietetic Bureau
League For Preventive Work
Brookline Health Centre
Boston Social Union
League of Catholic Women
Salvation Army
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