Labor Federation Backing Government Rail Ownership Won
At Montreal the American Federation of Labor endorsed government ownership of railroads by a 29 059 to 8 54 vote. Samuel Gompers faced defection from key unions and hinted at retirement while salary boosts for top officials and organizers were approved to offset higher living costs.
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Montreal
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
Gompers
United Mineworkers
Railroad Workers’ Organizations
Machinists’ Union
Metal Trades Organization
Carpenters’ Union
Building Trades Organization
Sale of Two Car Tickets Refused by Schoepf
The Cincinnati Traction Company will not change ticket sales to strips of two for 15 cents, despite a city council resolution. President W Kesley Schoepf announced the refusal as impracticable. Street Railroad Director W C Culkins said he had received no notice of the decision.
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Cincinnati Traction Company
W. Kesley Schoepf
Charles Terry
W. C. Culkins
Mr. Schoepf
Wilson Accepts Challenge On League Issue
The President avoids endorsing any Democratic candidate and says delegates at San Francisco will select a platform and nominees. He criticizes the Chicago Republican convention as reactionary and hopes the San Francisco gathering will produce a clearer, more progressive platform and stronger candidates. He pledges no interference with Democratic leaders or delegates.
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San Francisco
Chicago
United States
Wilson criticizes Chicago Progressive decline and party contrast
The text notes President Wilson laments the abandonment of Progressive ideals at Chicago and hopes the Democratic convention uses the event as a lesson. He avoids detailed talk on prohibition, woman suffrage, or high living costs, trusting party leaders to offer a broad, liberal platform that proves Democrats honest and distinct from Republicans.
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United States
Chicago
Wilson
Cox urged to attend Democratic National Convention
Governor James M. Cox faces pressure from Ohio and other states to attend the San Francisco convention. Visitors include Philip N. Berg and a delegation planning to travel Sunday to provide counsel and support for his nomination effort.
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Columbus
James M. Cox
Ohio
San Francisco
Philip N. Berg
State Bank Examiner
Local Harding Club to be Formed Today
Harding Club No 1 of Hamilton County will be formed at 4 pm in Suite 914 First National Bank Building after a session by the Organization Committee at the Olide Colony Club. Leaders predict 25 000 members, starting with 1 000. Judge Harry M Hoffheimer to be Permanent President Fred W Schwenck to be first vice president and Charles M Dean of The Enquirer secretary.
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Harding Club No. 1
Hamilton County
First National Bank
Olide Colony Club
Hotel
Gibson
Harding No. 1
Harry M. Hoffheimer
Fred W. Schwenck
Charles M. Dean
The
Enquirer
Concerts in Parks Announced For Coming Week
Pilgrims in Quest of Cooling Breezes To Hear Best of Music. Programs for band concerts at Public parks during the coming week follow. Lytle Park 7:30 p.m. tomorrow Weber's Band. Burnet Woods 3:30 p.m. Sunday June 20 Esberger's Band. Eden Park 3:30 p.m. Sunday June 20 Weber's Band. Lincoln Park 7:30 p.m. Tuesday June 22 Esberger's Band. Grant Playground 7:30 p.m. Friday June 25 Esberger's Band.
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Lytle Park
Weber
Burnet Woods
Esberger
Eden Park
Lincoln Park
Grant Playground
Legion Auxiliary Brings Joy to Disabled Veterans in Cincinnati
The Robert Bentley Post American Legion Auxiliary entertained gassed veterans from Rockhill Sanitarium at the institution. A playlet performed by the auxiliary highlighted the outing, which marked the first in a summer series of activities for soldier patients through the group.
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Cincinnati
Robert Bentley
American Legion
Rockhill Sanitarium
Dr Adams Elected G A R Department Commander At Dover Encampment
The fifty fourth annual State encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic closed at Dennison Ohio with Greenville chosen as next encampment city and Dr John Adams of Cincinnati elected Department Commander. The event featured a rain soaked parade with thousands of veterans marching a mile and a half as six bands and a dozen drum corps provided music despite weather.
Three Highwaymen Rob Doctor in Burnet Woods
Dr. Essie Asbury of General Hospital reports three masked white men with revolvers accosted him in Burnet Woods last night. One thief took a gold watch worth 50 dollars and 10 dollars in cash while two men aimed pistols at him. A jewelry case containing 300 dollars in jewelry was reported missing between Grand Central Station and a downtown hotel. A 30 dollar gold watch was stolen from Barney McCoy’s home on Jefferson Avenue.
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Essie Asbury
General Hospital
Burnet Woods
Lydia Runnbaum
Millsborough
Grand Central Station
Barney McCoy
Jefferson Avenue
Camp for Disabled Soldiers Sought Near Cincinnati
Judge Robert S. Marx told Red Cross at headquarters about the plan for a summer camp for 500 wounded and disabled soldiers. Tents are ready but a site is lacking and a location on the Little Miami River near Cincinnati is preferred.
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Robert S. Marx
Red Cross
Little
Miami River
Cincinnati
Leadership talk at Deer Creek Institute outlines need for leaders
A. S. Roberts, Scout Executive, stressed the need for capable leaders in playground management during the Playground Supervisors and Directors' Institute at Deer Creek Commons Clubhouse. The program continues tonight and tomorrow morning with speakers Mrs. Henry Backus, Charles T. Birt and Robert T. Dooin. Tomorrow features a playground equipment demonstration and methods explanation.
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Deer Creek Commons
A. S. Roberts
Scout
Henry Backus
Charles T. Birt
Robert T. Dooin
Swiss Economic Commission Tours Cincinnati Industry
The Swiss Economic Commission consisting of about forty members arrived in Cincinnati last evening by the Big Four from Chicago and checked into the Hotel Linton. They visit Cincinnati's major industrial plants today under the guidance of the foreign trade department of the Chamber of Commerce.
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Swiss Economic Commission
Cincinnati
Chicago
Hotel Linton
Foreign Trade Department
The
Chamber of Commerce
Impressive installation for Rev D A Greene at Poplar Street Church
Impressive ceremonies will mark the installation of Rev. D. A. Greene formerly of Newark C as pastor of the Poplar Street Presbyterian Church tonight. Rev. Jesse Halsey of the Seventh Street Presbyterian Church will conduct the services.
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D. A. Greene
Newark, C
Poplar Street Presbyterian Church
Jesse Halsey
Seventh Street Presbyterian Church
Cincinnati Automobile Club Plans Stock Drive for HQ Garage
Directors of the Cincinnati Automobile Club launched a stock sale to fund the club headquarters and garage. The city was divided into sections with directors assigned to each area to solicit subscriptions for the stock.
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Cincinnati Automobile Club
Cincinnati Automobile Club Garage Company
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