Flynn Sees Wide Probers Network For Bombers Hunt
Federal and New York investigators say they have more than 100 leads in the nationwide conspiracy linked to bombings and assassination attempts. William J. Flynn of the Bureau of Investigation says arrests may be days or weeks away as agents coordinate with state and local police to identify anarchists and Bolshevists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secret Service
William J. Flynn
Cief
Department of Justice
Bumau
New York
Philadelphia
Pittstereh
Chicago
Boston
Flynn
Pike
Gantry
W. W
Bolshevk
William M. Officy
Bureau of Investigation
United States Secret Service
John Cockefeller
Palmer
Holmes
Shouthern
Bar of Justice
United States
William A. Pinkerton
New Orleans
Pinkerton
National Wire Strike Order Reasserted Across Southeast
In Georgia and nearby regions, wire officials and union leaders clash over strike progress. The Western Union and affiliated entities report continued job actions, with regional surveys noting hundreds of workers idle while management pledges uninterrupted service.
Pacific Telegraphers Prepare Pacific Strike on June Eleventh
A Pacific States broad telegraphers union plans a coordinated strike set for June 11 unless demands are met. Francis reports the threatened action involves all union members across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis
Lal
Pacific States
Deport Aliens Delaying Citizenship Urged for Deportation
A letter from Cleveland Mayor Harry L. Davis to Senator Pomerene asks for deportation of aliens who fail to naturalize after a reasonable period. Davis cites a dynamite attack on his home as part of urging federal cooperation to curb immigrant unrest and protect government by naturalized citizens.
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America
United States
Pomerene
Ufe
New York Times
Washington
Ohio
Harry L. Davis
Cleveland
Telegraphers threaten coastwide strike over wage demands
Patrick OConor reports a telegram signed by L I Marshall of Los Angeles warns telegraph officials and workers to meet wage demands by June 11 or face resignations and a coastwide disruption. The action targets Western Union Postal and Federal Telegraph on the Coast from Montana to El Paso, with outside employment urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick O’connor
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union of
Amelia
L. I. Marshall
Los Angeles
Western Union, Postal
Federal Telegraph Company
Marshall
Denver
Col
Montana
el Paso
Texas
Atlanta
Burleson
Strike Warning Shocks Boston Telegraphers Union
A preliminary order for a strike by all Boston Commercial Telegraphers' Union members was received by the local council. Chairman William Conroy said the move takes effect with a final command. the local strength is about 350, with most workers at Western Union Telegraph Company. Charles Crane, Western Union manager, was noted in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union
William Conroy
Telegraphers’ Union
Conroy
Western Union Telegraph Company
Charles Crane
Western Union
Boston man arrested for threat to blow up prominent lawyer’s home
E Tucker of New Bedford was arrested on June 7 on charges of threatening to blow up the home of Herbert E Parker a Massachusetts corporation lawyer. A letter signed Tuckers without confirmation warned of future violence and referenced past incidents. Authorities say similar threats were received by Judge Hayflen of Roxbury after a recent incident.
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New York Times
Boston
E. Tucker
Mill Street
New Bedford
Herbert E. Parker
Massachusetts Corporation
Tuckers
Tucker's
Sedford
Anarchist Plotts Revealed in Zurich Trial
Sensational statements emerged at the Zurich anarchist trial. A supposed band member blew up a train, bombs and German manufactured arms were found near the River Aart, and Hindu leaders funded the operation. Enrico Malatesta attempted to join the group in London. Ardaya met Enver Pasha’s secretary in Zurich to move revolution via German channels.
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Zurich
Stimon Wails
Cptch
Aart
Betfini
America
Calfornia
Enricio Malatesta
Italia
London
Tabri
Tuc
Otate Broughtt Turk
Ardaya
Enver Pasha
Persia
Constantinople
Revocation of Four Canadian Union Charters Sparks Organizing
Martin F. Ryan announced the revocation of two Winnipeg locals and one Edmonton local of the Brotherhood of Railroad Carmen for funds used to push a one big union, with similar actions expected by other crafts. In Vancouver a Machinists’ Union local faced action, while Winnipeg leaders sought settlement as a four week strike cooled.
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Washington
Martin F. Ryan
Brotherhood of Railroad Carmen
Winnipeg
Edmonton
Canada
American Federation of Labor
Ryan
Brotherhood
Federation
William H. Johnson
International Machinists’ Union
Vancouver
Man
Gray
Victoria Park
Railroad Brotherhood
Pan
Weste Canadia
Prinde Iuport
British Columbia
James Winning
Winnipeg Trades Council
Calvary
Winnipex
Winnipez
Minister Denies Addressing Reds in New York
Rev. Dr. James Charbonnier denied under police examination that he spoke to radicals in New York City. He said a newspaper misquoted him about remarks to Syracuse Methodist Preachers' Association and noted a chance East Side meeting with strikers, which he declined to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Syracuse
N. Y
James Charbonnieer
New York City
Charbonnier
New York
East Side
M Nnier
Southern Linemen Quit Strike Hits Two Rail Telegraph Firms
Cable land linemen from Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph and Western Union Telegraph Company walked off the job in New Orleans on June 7 in sympathy with Western Union workers allied with the Commercial Telegraphers' Union. Officials report 179 men absent. Cumberland claims full force out plus 15 Western Union linemen. Barton Baird says he will respond to union claims. William Porteous notes ten Western Union linemen did not report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company
Western Union Teegraph Company
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers of the World
Western Union
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union
Cumberlan
Barton Baird
Cimberland
Western Union and Postal Officials Say National Telegraph Strike Won’t Disrupt Service
Western Union officials claim a nationwide telegraph strike would be minimal with only a small share of key workers out and no halt in service. Postal Telegraph officials likewise see no strike, while union leaders assert varying support and discuss a profit sharing plan amid broader labor tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union Pelygrape Company
Posta
Newcomb Carlton
Western Union
ePrvies
Ion
Fleming Heads Toronto Railway Deadlock Over Eight Hour Day
Toronto railway workers demand an eight hour day and 55 cents hourly, threatening trouble if unmet. Fleming says the company cannot afford the raise, and supports Hearst’s call for a commission to determine fairness to the companypublic and shareholders. A Winnipeg bank telegram denies reports that Winnipeg banks are closed due to a strike, confirming normal operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleming
Toronto Railway Company
Hearst
Detroit Street Cars Halt as Strike Enforces Pay Demands
Detroit citizens faced sudden ride disruption when motormen and conductors of the Detroit United Railways walked off at 10 p.m. to press for higher pay linked to fare increases. The move follows a City Council rejection of a higher fare schedule. The walkout may spread to interurban lines and neighboring cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Detroit United Railways Company
W. H. Mahon
Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway
Frank W. Brooks
The
Traction Company
Carmen
Aus
Port Huron
Ann Arbor
Mount Clemens
Flint
Pontiac
Mooney strike vote runs 49 to 1 in favor of new trial
Reports from Labor leader Mooney's supporters show a 49 to 1 strike vote in favor, based on about a quarter of unions nation wide. The American Federation of Labor and international unions have not endorsed the move, with results likely to trigger scattered strikes if approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Chicago
Mooney
California
Country
American Federation of Labor
International
Joseph Hansot
Oil Workers
Railway Carmen
Barbers
Hanson
Atlantic City
N. J
Federaton
A. S. of L
Burleson Rejects Arbitration in Atlanta Telegraph Strike
Washington June 7 The Postmaster General refused Mayor Key of Atlanta's demand for an arbitration board to end the telegraph strike. Burleson said he trusted his inspectors and would act on their reports. Telegraph company officials commented on the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nt. Ga
Wester Rion
Smpany
Ory
Stside
Atlanta
Charles
Hep F. Mann
San
Medes
Lev
Nin
Carlton
Western Union
New York Times
Washington
Postmaster General Today
Key
Burleson
Telegraph Teiagn
Paris Ends Strike Early Amid High Costs
Paris ends a strike early as high living costs press on workers and the government maintains import barriers to shield the franc from depreciation. The policy keeps prices rising while labor actions ease.
Labor Federation Proclaims Strikes Across Provinces
The General Labor Federation issues a proclamation backing ongoing strikes while sending debaters to provincial centers next week to present the federation's program to town and country workers. The appeal stresses professional aims over social claims like amnesty demobilization and nonintervention to achieve quick lasting peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Associated Press
General Labor Féderation
Ketp
Post Office Inspectors Probe Atlanta Strike Details
J W Cole Inspector in charge at Chattanooga reports to Graham and Fleming that further testimony is needed to prove no violation of the Oct 2 order. He will review discharged employee statements, including John Houmillat, as the investigation extends over several days. George M Button and Chief Inspector Sutton join for a thorough review.
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Graham
Fleming
John Houmillat
Cole
Post Office Department
Atlanta
Burleson
George M. Button
The
Postal Service
Sutton
Department
Electrical Men Will Not Strike Declared
International Secretary Charles P. Ford said there will be no general strike by electrical workers. A few locals may quit work due to the release of wires by Postmaster General Burleson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Springfield
Charles P. Ford
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Burleson
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Ery Ratwal
Willie
Carlton Seherged
Konenkamp
Tucker
Parker
Germany
Ordnance
Old Fair Grounds
Southern
Carleton
Association of Western Union
Joseph P. Hayes
L.J. Tebeau
Commercial Telegraphers
Baltimore
Buffalo
Cincinnati
Dallas
Indianpolis
Jacksonville
Kansas City
Anneapoli
Ree
Richmond
Salt Lake
San Francisco
Seattle
St. Louis
Tebeau
South
Postal Telegrap Commercial Cable Company
Edward A. Reynolds
Vic
Postal
Mackay
Wilson
Becaus
Strik
Union Bank of Canada
Wall Street
Toronto
R. J
Walter Duranty
New York Times Company
L’echo de Paris
Les Temps
le Figaro
Journal Des Débats
France
Great Britain
Uly Electric Light
Central Union
Evry
Versailles
Army
Toulouse
Soicialist Humanité
Captitien
J. W. Cole
Chattanooga, Tenn
Atant
Norwalk
James Martin
West 52Nd St
American Motors, Inc
Broad St
Norwalk Tire & Rubber Company
Norwalk, Connecticut
Fifth Ave
39Th ST
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