The Right to Strike in Modern Labor History
Governor Allen questions Samuel Gompers on the right to strike, tracing its emergence as a historic right won by working people. The piece discusses the move from strikes to boycotts and picketing, the potential for judicial settlement of labor disputes, and the growing role of public authority in adjudicating such conflicts.
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Allen
Samuel Gompers
Congress
Organized Labor
Labor
Lodge's Keynote Speech Sets Tone at Republican Convention
The keynote by Senator Lodge lasted about 19 minutes and criticized the Wilson era while urging war with Mexico and opposing government railroads. He supported a League of Nations with reservations and contrasted positions with Johnson, ignoring Irish, suffrage, and prohibition issues. The outcome hinges on the convention nominee and platform.
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Enator Lodge
Hiram Johnson
Mexico
Republican Congress
Wilson
League of Nations
Conference of Democrats
Washington
Lodge
Johnson
Amending the Volstead Act and constitutional limits
Congress may alter the Volstead Act by redefining intoxicating beverages but cannot legalize any drink that is inherently intoxicating. The Eighteenth Amendment bans production and distribution of such beverages across the United States, binding all governments and officials. If challenged, voters may pursue an initiative to amend the constitution and seek a public vote.
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Congress
United States
Supreme Court
Population statistics and a deserter arrest report
Washington June 9 Saginaw Mich 61 903 increase 11 393 or 22 6 percent silicothe Missouri 6 525 1 crease 260 or 4 2 percent Alleged deserter arrested Frank Oke alleged army deserter arrested at 168 Nichols Street yesterday afternoon held by local police for army authorities Oke arrested by Sergeant Herb and Patrolman Craft
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Washington
Saginaw
Mich
Frank Oke
Nichols Street
Army
Oke
Herb
Craft
460 Members in Claims Farmer New Reichstag Not Getting Representation
Berlin reports the new Reichstag will have 460 members including plebiscite district deputies. Critics accuse the majority party of slashing agricultural funding while steering committee members dominate legislation. Missouri representative William L. Nelson cites cuts to hog cholera control and calls for more support for farming interests and livestock exports. He notes the steering committee's power shapes bills and emphasizes GOP resistance to farms and extension programs.
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Farmer New Reichstag
Berlin
National Assembly
Democrats
Christian Federaists
House
William L. Nelson
Missouri
Henry ‘Tr. Rainey
Ulinois
Nelson
Chicago
Cincinnati
Rochester
N. Ye
Worcester
Mass
Washington
D. C
Congress
Committee On Public Buildings and Grounds
U. K
United States
Argentina
Brazil
Uruguay
South American
Bureau of Markets
South America
England
New York
Co-Operative
Rubey
Bad Storm Kills 2 and Wounds 30 Across Regions
Reports from St. Paul say a severe wind and electrical storm swept northern Minnesota and eastern North Dakota last night, killing at least two people and injuring about 30 while causing heavy property damage. Communications link with many districts was cut. Initial reports said Foxhome was wiped out but later said only several buildings and a grain elevator were destroyed with some injuries.
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St. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
North Dakota
Foxhome
No Intimation Of Any Preference For New Leader
Proceedings moved slowly at the convention as the resolution committee shaped the platform. Lodge arrived with Hays and led prayers and songs while Duffield presented credentials. Robert R Church asserted his seat but accepted the majority report. Governor Morrow proposed permanent organization.
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Resolution Committee
Lodge
Hays
John Timothy Stone
Bishop Stone
Duffield
New Jersey
Robert R Church
Memphis
Church
Tennessee
Morrow
Kentucky
Charges NOLLED Against Fr an Crisara Leader Of Nichols Gang
Frank Crisara, alleged leader of the Nichols gang, had burglary and highway robbery charges nolled in City Court this morning. Nichols, previously bound over to Superior Court on $2,000 bond, secured release on bail.
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Frank Crisara
Nichols
East Side
Superior Court
Ash box fire at Bilton Machine Tool Company
A small blaze started in an ash box at Bilton Machine Tool Company on North Washington avenue around 11 am. Fire officials arrived after an ADT box alarm 4431, controlled the fire with no damage reported.
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Bilton Machine Tool Company
North
Washington Avenue
Large Tomato Crop From East Texas Set for Rail Freight
Tyler and Alto area plan a million dollar tomato movement over 49 miles in East Texas. More than one thousand railroad cars will ship from local growers to markets in the north and east within four weeks. Packing sheds enable handling larger acreages, with buyers from across the United States attending in Tyler and Jacksonville.
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Tyler
Texas
Alto
East Texas
United States
Jacksonville
Bureau of Markets
Russians Push Bolsheviks From Northern Polish Front
Moscow released an official statement confirming forces fighting on the northern Polish front have been compelled to retire. The report, received by wire, notes a strategic setback for Bolshevik units near London in June.
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London
Moscow
Anti Bolshevik Offensive in Crimea Reported
London reports anti Bolshevik forces in the Crimea have begun an offensive with initial successes. A Moscow sourced communique notes Bolshevik gains were reclaimed, while Democratic members supplied nearly all the support for the related bill affecting farmers during its debate. Bridgeport Art League holds annual box luncheon at Anne Hathaway cottage Beardsley Park tomorrow at noon with Mrs F M Hamore presiding.
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London
Crimea
Moscow
Bridgeport Art League
Anne Hathaway Cottage
Beardsley Park
F. Merton Hammore
Local officials named for city court and firehouse posts
A House resolution names David B. Lockwood as judge and Morris W. Seymour as deputy judge for the coming year. Excelsior Engine Co No 5 elects Lewis Goodsell Jr as foreman with Partridge and Ward as assistants. Fountain Hose Co. picks Brotherton Gregory Campana Ward and Beardsley for roles. Steam Fire Engine Co No 1 elects B Eddy as foreman with Sanford Bailey Griswold Jr and Glenn as officers.
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House
David B. Lockwood
Morris W.seymour
Excelsior Engine Co
Lewis W. Goodsell, Jr
John H. Partridge
John Ward
John Gillick, Jr
William DeLaney
The
Fountain Hose Co
C. H. Brotherton
G. H. Gregory
N. Campana
D. Poland
A. T. Ward
OC. H. Beardsey
Toronto
Chicago
Sault Ste. Marie
Duluth
Steam Fire Engine Co. No. 1
B. Eddy
H. W. Sanford
A. T. Bailey
G. W. Griswold, Jr
G. C
No Savings by Republicans in War Era Bills
Representative Joseph W. Burns challenges Republican claims of budget economies, arguing Congress added over one million dollars in war investigations and that wartime and prewar appropriations surged. He notes deficits in deficiency budgets and estimates total 4.6 billion dollars in next year’s obligations, with prewar and postwar expenses rising despite calls for retrenchment.
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Washington, D
Congress
Joseph W. Burns
Tennessee
House
Appropriations Committee
Burns
Byrns
Republican Congress
Meteor Falls in Oklahoma headline from 1918 era
A huge meteor lit the southwestern skies and near Okmulgee Oklahoma. The city of Tulsa reported a vivid greenish blue head and a wedge shaped tail, with the mass breaking into four parts as it neared earth. A Muskogee astronomer speculated it may derive from a destroyed planet.
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Okmulgee
Okla
Here
Tusla
B. Smith
Muskogee
Jupiter
Mars
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Silicothe
Temple
REDS
Board OF Governors of
the Elks Club
Elks Shore
Black Rock
Meteor
Oklahoma
Representative Mondell
Treasury
Daniel A. Foley
James Street
St. Augustine's Church
St. Joseph's
Pembroke Street
St Mary's Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Connell
Jennie Connell
Mary Clark
East Avenue
Lakeview Cemetery
Bath
Harral Ave
Joseph Matera
State St. Barnum
Times
Dss
House of Natonal
Bridgeport Savings Bank
F. W. Bauer
Crawford Laundry
Courtland St
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