Labor Wins in Fusion Platform
In Chicago on July 14 the labor group dominated as the new fusion party adopted its platform for upcoming candidate nominations. A minority report from the platform committee, backed by three of the five Committee of 48 members, was defeated by about a three to one vote. The majority report was signed by all five labor members of the resolutions committee and two representatives from the Committee of 48.
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Chicago
New Fusion Party
Committee of 48
Labor
Committee On Resolutions
Party of 48
La Follette Declines to Run on Platform in New Party
Chicago July 14 Robert La Follette told new party leaders his father would not run under any circumstances on the adopted platform. The convention selected the farmer labor party as the name of the new political party with a large majority and the motion carried unanimously.
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Chicago
Robert LaFollette
Farmer-Labor Party
Defectionsmark heated Wisconsin party meeting
The scene centered on a convention clash over the minority and majority platforms. James Ferguson led early defections with several state delegates, while La Follette’s supporters staged a dramatic parade around his portrait. The majority report was debated first, the La Follette platform never read, and the minority report was defeated amid charges of deceit and strong denials from Senator La Follette’s camp.
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James Ferguson
Texas
Labor Party
Robert M. la Follette
New York
Illinois
Ohio
la Follette
Walker
Kester Barlow
Committee On Resolutions
Wisconsin
George L. Record
New Jersey
Gilbert Sz. Roe
Germans Yielding on Coal Ahead of Ruhr Occupation Threat
London reports from Paris say the German delegation has accepted the Allies demand of 2,000,000 tons of coal per month with conditions. Talks at Villa Fraieuse and Fehrenbach's villa showed tense mood as Dr. Simons pressed the issue and the German cabinet debated for four hours amid warnings of possible invasion if the demand is not met.
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Ruhr
Lloyd George
Simons
Villa Fraieuse
Fehrenbach
Dr. Simons
Mr. Lloyd George
M. Millerand
Germany
Fehrenbach Villa
SEEK NEW WAGE SCALE FOR LOCAL 103 MEMBERS
The wage conference committee of the Electrical Workers Union Local 103 announced they served six months notice and would seek to reopen the agreement on the first of the year.
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The
Electrical Workers’ Union
Local 103
Allies Push for Ruhr Coal When Germans Fail to Meet Demand
SPA Belgium July 14 The supreme council will ask the United States to join in occupying the Ruhr if Germany does not supply 2,000,000 tons of coal monthly. Unofficial reports say Germany had yielded. All details are prepared for government troops.
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Spa
Belgium
Associated Press
Supreme Council
Ruhr
DANDERINE Stops Hair From Falling Out and Boosts Beauty
A patent medicine claim reports Danderine halts hair loss and strengthens hair, promising fuller appearance. The ad cites improving shine and health, urging readers to try the tonic for thicker locks and enhanced scalp vitality.
Charge Long-Service Men Are Discharged
Navy Yard Blacksmiths' Union 126 reports at 995 Washington street that Charlestown navy yard executives seek to retire long serving workers before pension eligibility. Business Agent J A Sullivan states government workers are entitled to a 15 year pension and cites two flagrant cases of officials trying to remove older men before retirement under the law.
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Navy Yard
Blacksmiths’ Union
Washington Street
J A. Sullivan
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