Labor unions unite as AFL backs war effort and calls for agency control
At the St Paul convention, the American Federation of Labor urged repolitik reforms, deploring strikes to enforce war board rulings and seeking Wilson's takeover of Western Union and Postal Telegraph. Gompers pledged full support for freedom and equity, while debates over Beattle layoffs and wartime pay equity for women dominated sessions.
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St. Paul, Minn
war _labor board
Wilson
Westerh Union Telegraph Company
Postal Telegraph Company
American Federation of Labor
Beattle
Wash
Samuel Gompers
Federation
Exutive
Gompers
B. M. Baruch
Industries Board
Cairo
Theeval Burleson
Thomas EF. Figherty
Washington
Thomas J. Mooney
Sancinco
Lst
Committee On
Committee On Local and Federated Bodies
Benjamin Schlesinger
New York
New Orleans Faces Climate Change Signals
June 1 New Orleans weather officials report shifts in climate with rising summer temperatures and milder winters. The Weather Bureau district forecaster notes increased heat days, possible subsoil changes, and ongoing urban impact on the city’s climate patterns.
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New Orleans
Unclear historic snippet on Williston venue and election
Fragmentary OCR text references a Williston venue and a state portion voting event. Readable items mention a venue, a selection, and a past appointment. Details are insufficient to identify people, places, or outcomes with confidence.
Fruit Growers Protest Rail Rate Increase
Northwest fruit growers led by Senator Poindexter protested a 25 percent freight rate rise. They call the increase discriminatory and harmful to growers, citing a telegram from the Northwestern Fruit Exchange. They say western apples may cost far more to ship than eastern apples once the new rates take effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Northwestern
Poindexter
French President Praises American Troops On Arrival Anniversary
Paris reports President Poincaré telegraphed to President Wilson praising America's first troops arrived in France. He lauded their gallantry and noted Allies face hard hours after Russian capitulation. Poincaré said rapid American unit formation and overseas transport push toward restored equilibrium and peace.
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Wilson
France
Paris
Poincaire
America
Oent Poincaire
Pershing
Minot Board Endorses Joint Law Enforcement Plan
President Sy Arges oiniecrae of Levee Minot N D June 13. The board adopted a resolution urging closer cooperation between city county and state officers in enforcing the law. The city auditor may issue warrants to cover expenses for two special officers to join local authorities in gathering evidence and aiding prosecutions. Copies were sent to the governor attorney general and US district attorney and to the council of defense. Attorney General Langer may push action at the council of defense meeting in Bismarck June 11-14. This paves the way for state officials to cooperate with local authorities to reduce law violations in Minot.
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Minot
N. D
Board of City Commissioners
Baw
Shaw
Attorney General's Office
United States District Attorney
Council of
de‘Jones
Langer
Council of Defense
Bismarck
City Commission
Counter Revolutionary Plot Aims to Dismantle Soviet Rule
A June 3 report cites a counter revolutionary plot against the Soviet government backed by various factions in Russia. The plan allegedly targeted central Russia and the Ural region to starve the current regime. Named figures include General Savinkoff and General Dovguern, with monarchist elements allied to Germany and others favoring a Western restoration.
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Lay
Clemente
Monarchiata
Germany
Jef Wing
Laren
Lambert Made Head of Medics at Chicago Meeting
Dr Alexander Lambert of New York was elected president of the American Medical Association by cadets of 60 to 67 over Admiral W C Braisted. Other officers elected include W N Wishart Judd Richardson Baldy Craig Pusey Work Murmy and Lambert's prior link to Theodore Roosevelt noted. Atlantic City will host the next annual meeting with date set by trustees. John Purroy Mitchell, defeated NYC mayor, joined aviation school in San Diego and now flies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Alexander Lambert
New York
American Mediciation
W. C. Braisted
Navy
W. N. Wishart
Indianapolis
David Starr Judd
Rochester
Minn
C. W. Richardson
Washington
D. C
John M. Baldy
Philadelphia
Alexander R. Craig
Allen Pusey
House of Delegates
Hubert Work
Pueblo
Cole
Dwight M. Murmy
Syracuse
N. Y
Lambert
Roosevelt
Atlantic City
John Purroy Mitchell
San Diego Station
Three Suspects Arrested Under Espionage Act in Wisconsin
Ashland Wisconsin June 13 three men W F E Mohrer Joseph Stoll and Ralph Colmer all of Odanah were arrested on warrants from United States Commissioner Tricknor Superior under the espionage act They are accused of statements here blaming President Wilson for the war endorsing the sinking of the Lusitania and stating Germany will win the war
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Ashland
Wis
W. FE. Mohrer
Joseph
Stoll
Ralph Colmer
Odanah
United States
Tricknor
Superior
Wilson
Lusitenia
Germany
Citizens pay fine for tearing NPL banners in P Peter
In Peter, Minnesota on June 12 fines totaling 60 dollars were levied in police court on Mankato residents who removed Nonpartisan League banners from ten motorcycles decorated with Vote For Lindbergh emblems. The fines will be paid by public subscription as a list of supporters grows. The cars escaped a related demonstration in Mankato as NPL campaigners moved through Blue Earth and Nicollet counties.
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Bt Peter
Minn
Mankato
Lindbergh
Nonpartisan League
League
Blue Earth
Nicollet
Finance Committee Called For Friday
Washington June 13 demand for suspension of increased second class mail rates set to take effect July 1 prompted Chairman Simons to call a Senate Finance Committee meeting for tomorrow. He doubted a suspension resolution could pass, despite urging from some senators.
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Washington
Cigs
Simons
Senate Finance Committee
Simmons
House
Missionary Letters Read in Court Today In Idaho Case
Court hears letters detailing missionary work by I W W organizers in Idaho. Federal trial of 113 defendants includes excerpts describing efforts among lumber workers and a demand for better conditions as part of a broader labor campaign.
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W. W
Chicago
I. W.W
Idaho
Anne Oday
Miike
Sam Tar
Defense of Courcelles Shows French Soldiers Heroism
A brief account honors French defenders at Courcelles for steady resistance against repeated attacks from June 3 onward. The narrative highlights courage under fire, endurance through day and night, and the impact on nearby civilians and strategic positions.
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Courcelles
Enlistment in National Guard Denies Married Men
Washington reports new guard enlistment rules barring married men or those with dependents unless dependents are shown to be supported. Eligible applicants must sign a contract noting dependents' support from other means, authorize half pay allotment, and agree not to seek discharge for personal reasons.
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Washington
National Guard
Soldiers Pay for Abuse of League Members Alleged
Duluth Minn June 13 A Nonpartisan League organizer allegedly said every time you tar and feather beat or abuse a member or stop a league meeting an American soldier in German hands pays by bodily suffering P W Swedburg Moose Lake captain home guard testified Walter Larson a member who knew the organizer said the remark was spoken in a conversation Swedburg attempted arrest but Pine County county attorney advised against a warrant until state military heads decide on the seriousness of the remark
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Duluth
Minn
Eivery
Nonpartisan League
League
P. W. Swedburg
Home Guarda
Moose Lake
Busine
Home Guard
Walter Larson
Swedburg
Pine County
Austrians Demand Opening Of Peace Talks In Neutral Lands
London June 13 British Admiralty dispatch reports a memorandum from the Austrian Men's Democratic League calling for immediate peace negotiations in a neutral country. It also seeks democratization of Austrian legislation and consideration of laws favored by minority nationalities in Austria Hungary amid Czech Slovak and Yugoslav unrest seeking liberation from foreign rule.
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London
Per ‘Wireless Prem
Ars
Austria- Hungary
Coun
Trade Commission Asked To Review Duluth Steel Price Plan
Duluth Minn June 13 The federal trade commission will be asked to review Duluths contention for basic steel price by joint committees led by Francis W Bulivan on behalf of the committees at a public meeting. The Duluth committees claim higher costs of steel staple items justify a base price while critics dispute the figures and argue for a different pricing frame. The request seeks federal action to settle the base price question amid regional comparison with North Dakota and other areas.
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Duluth
Minn
Francis W. ‘Bultvan
Duluth Sommitins
Federal Commission
Ates
French Strike Strong Blow on Eastern Front Wing
News of renewed fighting along the eastern wing of the new front as French troops, fighting near the Oise and Aisne rivers, again push back German forces. Reports describe heavy combat from Rubescourt to the Mars and Oise junction, with French gains north of Compiegne and near Villers-Cotterets, plus French counter-attacks west of the Oise and near Bouresches and Belleau Wood.
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New Front
Olas
Villere-Cotterets
Rubescourt
Mars
Oise
Dommiers
Rimont
Aisne
Mats
Melbcoeq
Compiegne
Antheull
Belloy
St. Maurand
Dagute
Cutry
Jommiers
Villers--Cotterets
Clignon
Montcourt
Buamaires
Flanders
Maida
Locre
Picardy
Toul
Belleau ‘Wood
Chateau-Thierry
Berlin
Paris
War Office
Matz
Marne
Coeuvres
St. Pierre-Aigienne
Montdidier
Antheuil
Croix Ricard
Melbocq
Villers- Cotterets
Laversine
Coauvres
St. Pierre-Aigle
Bolamona
Ways & Havas
Gise
Nouth
Noyon
Coursilles
Aronde
Ourscamp
Carlepont
Laigue
Ribecourt Om
The
Soisons
Compesigne Forest
Ettent
Ambiemy
Et Pierre-Aigle
Wisconsin Starts Work or Fight Campaign Today
Fond Du Lac Wis June 13 Every one of the 2000 persons in the county council of defense was asked to name all persons not usefully at work They will go to work or total said Chairman Frank J Wolff Masonite phils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fond du Lac
Wis
County Council of Defense
Pérsena
Frank J. Wolff
Masonite Phils
Minnesotas Sunday School Convention Opens in Bemidji
Bemidji Minn June 13 The sixteenth annual convention of the Minnesota Sunday School association arrived with more than five delegates registered and over a thousand expected to attend The first session is to be held this evening at the armory with further sessions planned at the Methodist church and other venues
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Bemidji
Minn
Min- Sunday School Association
Armory
Jethodiet
War imposes heavy burdens on poorer German classes
London dispatch reports private letters from Germany showing the war’s strain on the working poor, with anxious expressions and widespread hardship. The excerpts describe scarce resources, higher costs, and the toll on daily life as prices rise and shortages deepen.
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Sy Arges Oiniecrae
Savinkoff
Wisconsin
N. P
Conbldsiaihje
Aptenae
Rod
Pat Amd Gris
North Dakota
Coeuvers
St. Pierre- Aigle
Compelgne
Mery
Villera- Cotterets
Associated Pree
Filmmesota Sunday School Association
der Wirtleas Prees
Bertin
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