Gompers Opposes the New Measure
Samuel Gompers, AFL president, testifies before the Senate committee opposing anti strike provisions in a bill to return railroads to private ownership. He argues the sections are unconstitutional and threaten labor freedom, noting strikes are common where such laws exist and questioning if rail workers deserve punishment for wartime duties.
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Washington
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Cumming Railroadi
Senate
Colorado
Canada
Corporal Edward Bittner Wins Full Discharge
Corporal Edward W. Bittner of 280 Davenport street, registered with the Welcome Home committee at City Hall, received a 100 percent discharge. He served with the Royal Engineers, British Army and King’s Royal Rifle Corps. Bittner participated in the second Battle of Ypres and battles at Sanctuary Woods, Passchendaele, Somme, Vimy Ridge, the third battles and the Marne. He was wounded in Ypres and Somme and in the Marne.
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Gonoral Bittner
Edward W. Bittner
Davenport Street
Welcome Home Committee
City Hall
Royal, Engineers
British Army
King’s Royal Rifle Corps
Bittner
Ypres
Sanctuary Woods
Passchendale
Somme
Vimy Ridge
Marne
Hendglé
Christianization of Jews discussed by church leaders
In Philadelphia and New York discussions urged converting Jews to Christianity. Bishop Garland warned the Americanization of Jews has become national, citing high conversions via missions. Zacker urged a Hebrew community center in Philadelphia. Registration for religious school was announced amid debate over outreach.
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Zacker
Thomas I. Garland
Philadelphia
Samuel J. Abrams
Park Avenue
New York
League’ of Nations
Episcopal Board of Missions
Priddy
Rogers
Israel
Eimer Beardsley
Detroit
Lena Mason Beards
Roper Iain
John I. “Seker
Sen
Kuma
Alex Kuma
George Elchenko
Boarder Arrested in NYC Awaiting Extradition
A boarder from 747 Seton Avenue is under arrest in New York City awaiting extradition. He was arrested by local police while working at a Third Avenue restaurant.
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Seton Avenue
New York City
Third Avenue
Studies in Revelations at First Christian Church
Pastor Meg N D Webber of the First Christian Church Tranistan and Maplewood avenues will start a series on the Book of Revelations at weekly Thursday prayer meetings beginning tomorrow night. Sessions begin at 7 30.
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Meg.n. D. Webber
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Savy Toaainson
Peok Egan
Jamie
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Wien
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Episcopal Board of ‘Missions
Eitlake
Hue
Broadway
Norfolk
Serge
Main Street
Bridgeport
Broad Street
Clarks
Clark
SAIS
Florence
Englander Productions
Columbia
Grafonola
Clark's
Brad ST
Hong Kong
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