Labor demands Burleson's head at union congress
In New Jersey on June 1 the American Federation of Labor voted to urge President Wilson to remove Postmaster General Albert Sidney Burleson. Delegates condemned Burleson for anti labor policies, with two main resolutions pressing for his dismissal amid sharp clashes between radicals and Gompers supporters. Other proposed reforms failed as the convention rejected measures on model initiative ballots, federation reorganization, and broad labor governance changes.
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Federation of Labor backs Seamen act amendments and labor reforms
The federation of Labor in Atlantic City adopts two resolutions on supporting the Seamen act and wage laws while opposing bills seen as strengthening European and_axn ship interests. Delegates back initiatives for labor leaves, eight hour day, minimum wages for government workers, and civil service reform, with focus on boosting U.S. sea power and labor protections.
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Federation delegates clash over budget cuts and deportation policy
The convention debated a Federal budget system to curb expenditures and urged investigation into Hindu revolutionists held for deportation seen as death penalty. A bid to empower all workers to elect foremen failed amid complaints of nondelegates voting. President Gompers reported his pocket was picked during recess.
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Riots by Canadian Soldiers In England Amid Homeward Delays
In London on June 18 unrest among Canadian troops in England peaked with a 400 strong assault on Ep som police station to free a detainee. Several officers were wounded and one died. Similar turmoil had erupted at Whitley with huts burned as dock delays, transport shortages, and dockworker strikes fueled protests by Australians and New Zealanders as veterans and others argued over redeployment.
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Pleads for bartenders in prohibition debate
Dr I Pierce Clark of New York warned that abolishing saloons endangers the community by removing the bartender. He urged gradual liquor reform over sudden prohibition, arguing the bartender is a social asset and a strong link in community life.
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French miners vote to arbitrate wage dispute
Northern miners meeting at Bethune voted by more than four to one to seek arbitration by Ministers Loucheur and Colliard over wages. They largely ignore the eight hour issue, signaling possible strain within the labor movement and affecting cartel leaders and the Senate's eight hour bill position.
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