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Newspaper

Brook Reporter

Location

Brook, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1921

Page

6

Labor Leaders Rally as AFL Opens Convention

Veteran AFL figureheads declare unions will conquer opposition and defend organized labor amid a Denver convention. President Gompers appeals for closer ties with farmers, pledges unity, and condemns measures aimed at welfare and agricultural departments. Delegates from U S and Canada attend, welcomed by Governor Shoup.

Denver Col Arctics American Federation of Lavor United Ay Iave Coiell Irish Republic America Montreal Russia Canada United States Gompers Samuel Gompers Inn American Federation of Labor Lance Department of Public Welfare Labor Department Department of Agriculture Mr. Gompers Labor Movement of America Samuel Gomnpers Executive Council Federation Shoup Colorado Bulley Gomipera Organized Labor Carpenters’ Union Building Trees Department

Young Fisherman Drowns in Lake Manang

June 14 report from Connell Bluffs Iowa notes George Crocker aged eighteen drowned when the fishing boat capsized on Lake Manang. His brother Crocker, who was aboard, escaped to shore with help arriving for recovery efforts.

Iowa Connell Bluffs George Crocker Lake Manang Crock Arin

Gary Warns Against Reds at Syracuse Commencement

J one 14 E. H. Gary, chairman of United States Steel, told Syracuse University students that capital fuels progress and prosperity, warning communism would threaten Russia and urging open opportunity for both capital and labor with government checks on excesses. He argued productive labor earns decent wages and that a nation without capital falls into decay.

Syracuse N.Y. Jone E. H. Gary United States Steel Corporation Syracuse University Russia America Gary

English Strike Nears End After Settlement Talks

Reports from multiple mining centers show growing support among miners for accepting the latest offer to end the coal war. Meetings to study the deal will precede a Wednesday ballot while a minority remains unreconciled. Herbert Smith, acting union president, says a two thirds vote against the proposals would be needed to continue the strike.

London Dine M Herbert Smith Miners’ Union

Sims denies recall reports garbled by Denby

London reports quote Admiral Sims saying garbled extracts of his Baye speech led to misunderstandings. He acknowledged receiving Secretary Denby’s recall but declined to discuss details.

London Denby Willin Sis Admiral Sims Sims

Marine Strike Ends After Conference Reach

Secretary of Labor Davis announced the marine strike ended after conferences with Admiral Henson retiring chair of the shipping board and Mr Lasker. The agreement was signed by Admiral Benson Mr Lasker WL Brown president of the Marine Engineers’ Republic association and Davis. Mr Brown ordered all locals to return to their posts abandoned on May 1.

Washington Davis Mr. Davis Admiral Henson Shipping Board A. D. Lasker Clairnan Ie Board Ademiral Benson Mr.Lasker WL. Brown Marina Engineers' Hepelicia) Association Brown

Must Have Search Warrant in Missouri Beer Case

Federal Judge Faris ruled the seizure of home brewed beer at Dr. Lingelbert Voerster’s home violated procedure and could not be used as evidence. The judge dismissed the case but denied returning the contraband beer to the physician.

St. Louis Faris Ken Lingelbert Voerster Farle

Harding Names Naval Aid to President Harding

Captain Halston UWolnes of the Mayflower was designated naval aide to President Harding. He will command the presii dental yacht and serve in the new role starting June 14.

Harding Naval Aid Washington Courtoander Halston Uwolnes Will Cota

President Urges Youth to Attend Citizens Military Camps

President Harding calls on every capable young man to join a War Department citizens' military training camp this summer. He hopes to establish a nationwide voluntary program training at least 100,000 men annually, strengthening the regular army with citizen forces under a peaceful peacetime framework.

Washington Harding War Department Wen Eer Army of United States

Peace Bill Passes Porter Resolution in House Vote

The Porter substitute for the Klux peace resolution passed the House by 305 to 61 and moves to conference. A later roll call stood 803 to 0. Representative Flood offered a discriminatory amendment to permit a mitment agreement with Germany and the allied powers for armament limits, defeated 274 to 112. The measure faces delay in conference amid party leadership disputes over drafts.

Porter Washington Jae Th House Representative Flood Virginia Germany Senate

Baseball Scores From Monday's National and American Leagues

National League games saw Chicago defeating Boston 6 to 0 and Pittsburgh beating Philadelphia 12 to 8. Brooklyn triumphed over Cincinnati 3 to 1, while St Louis routed New York 30 to 1. American League results include Chicago over Boston 4 to 0, Philadelphia 7 over St Louis 4, New York 13 over Detroit 5, Cleveland 10 over Washington 0.

Chicago Boston Pittsburgh Philadelphia Brooklyn Cincinnati St Louis New York St. Louis York Detroit Kleveland Washington L. Pet Bowton Chhelmats Cleveland Sryseee Bere Areca Philadelphia

Senate considers new boing bill with McLemore name

Senate debate centers on a veterans adjusted compensation bill known as the McLurder plan. Penrose proposes restricting benefits to combatant servicemen while detailing cost estimates from 1.5 to 4.9 billion dollars with payments set to begin July 1, 1922.

Senate Commmitee Congress Treasury

Alleged rum runner halted at Hammond police line

Leonard Hill of Detroit was arrested in Hammond while attempting to ferry alcohol across the state line to Chicago. Police say he offered a bribe, then discarded a wishbone when denied. He had previously escaped capture in several incidents during the pursuit.

Hammond, Inn State Line Chileago Leonard Hill Detroit Hammond

Congress Debates Request to Reprint Harvey Speech

A Washington Senate resolution seeks to inform whether there is justification to reprint the May 1, 1991 Harvey speech in the official record. The effort aims to determine relevance to the reform or restatement of Admiral Vivian speech from June 7. The move involves Senator Wardlee of Mississippi and President Harding’s administration context.

Harding Jackaes Senate Washingtane Wardlee Dem. Miss Eatlen

Compromise at Reading Pa Ends Printer Strike

Union jet printers in Reading large establishments return to work on a compromise agreement. They will work 44 hours a week instead of 48 and wages drop from 88 to 350 per week. Other job offices had already resumed work earlier.

Reading

Harding to Visit Old Lodge in New Bern Anniversary

President Harding accepted an invitation to speak on the 360th anniversary of Saints John Lodge of Masons in New Bern North Carolina. The lodge was addressed by George Washington on its twentieth anniversary.

Washington Harding Saints John Lodge of Masons Newbern N.C George Washington

Chicago Strikers Return to Work as Wage talks loom

About twenty thousand to twenty five thousand building trades workers return to their jobs in Chicago under orders from federal judge Lands. They resume work pending a wage decision expected before the first payroll is prepared. Workers will receive the old wage if the decision is not reached by payday.

Chicazo Federal Judge Lands

Bankers to Raise 25 Million for Livestock Loans

Washington reports that J P Morgan and eastern financiers will fund half of a 50 million loan pool to aid the livestock industry with 25 million to be matched by western bankers. Ex president Gomez dies in New York at the Plaza Hotel.

I. P. Morgan Washington J. P. Moregan Treasury Gomez New York Cen Jose M. Gomes Cubo

SAY 17 KILLED AT BELFAST WEEKEND

Dublin reports said seventeen people were killed and forty wounded in weekend Belfast violence according to informant material. The tally reflects a deadly surge in attacks with casualties across multiple districts.

Say Belfast Dublin

Arkansas River Rising Flood Threatens Hutchinson Parks

Arkansas river waters rose rapidly prompting river overflows in Hutchinson Kansas. City officials report Ark river at a high level with dykes being bolstered at Nickerson as Reno county engineers warn of ongoing flood risk to Riverside and Carey parks.

Hutchinson Kon Arkansas River Riverside Carey Parks Mr. MeKenn Reno County Nickerson

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Aids Woman's Health

Mrs J H Meyer of Orange California credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing a serious series of gynecological issues and avoiding surgery after decades of suffering. She notes relief from tumors displacements and other ailments and praises the product for aiding aging changes. The letter highlights the campaign to reassure readers about medicinal claims despite potential social stigma.

Orange, Cal Gotzie Lydia E. Pinkham J. H. Meyer South Orange St Orange California Meyerbad

Why Druggists Recommend Swamp-Root

For years druggists have watched the remarkable record of Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root the kidney liver and bladder medicine. It is a physician's prescription. Swamp-Root strengthens kidneys and liver and helps them do their work. It has stood the test of years with many friends. Send ten cents for a sample bottle by writing Dr Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY and mentioning this paper.

Binghamton, N. Y

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