German Gold Said to Back French Strike
German funds, about fifteen million dollars, shipped into France via Switzerland in the last two weeks to fuel strikes among workers, a L Action Francais report claims. Paris labor leaders deny Bolshevik influence, while police and military officials bolster guard precautions at power stations and subway hubs as transport workers vow to stay out until demands are met.
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Germany
Switzerland
L'Action Francais
Paris
Ifantry
Agreement Ends Strike of Pas de Calais Miners
A conference between mine owners and miners in Pas de Calais and Nord regions reached an agreement where neither side will take measures in response to the present disturbance, effectively ending the strike.
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Pas de Calais
Department of the Nord
Soldiers Clash With Police in Antwerp
American soldiers and Belgian police clashed in Antwerp on Wednesday night wounding three policemen and two civilians. Three U.S. soldiers were arrested, one of them wounded, during the melee.
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Antwerp
Brussels
Demand for 44-Hour Week Without Overtime Adopted
Atlantic City report from June 6 notes the Metal Trades Department proposes an eight hour day with no overtime and a four hour Saturday, maintaining a 44 hour week. The plan aims to curb overtime, speed up wartime jobs, and boost labor’s push for a national wage board and potential government ownership. Delegates critique wartime telegraph orders and discuss a Soldiers and Sailors monument funded by union members.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Metal Trades Department
American Federation of Labor
A. J. Resechary
Washington
Labor
Mr. Gompers
Baker
Labor Men Condemn Article X at AFL Meeting
The Central Federated Union passed resolutions opposing Article X of the League of Nations covenant as imperialistic and unconstitutional. Delegates to the AFL convention in Atlantic City June 9 were instructed to vote accordingly. The resolution argues the article commits the U S to back militaristic empires and to suppress peoples seeking freedom.
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Central Federated Union
League of Nations
Fashionable Blouses and Skirt Materials Front Display
The Voile Blouse at left is $8.95 with three yards of skirt material $3. The Flotex Blouse in center costs $7.50 with three yards of skirt material $3 extra. The Dainty French Organdie Blouse on the right is $11.75 with three yards of skirt material $8. All blouses may be bought separately. Third Floor.
Genuine Pink Shell Cameo Lavallieres at Two Ninety Eight
Fine jewelry feature highlights pink shell cameo lavallieres priced at 2.98 with a solid gold hand engraved frame and a delicate gold chain necklace. Main Floor display promises unique craftsmanship and enduring style for discerning shoppers.
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Lavallieres
Fashionable dressy and slip on shoes with colored piping
Silk Poplin Satin Taffeta Surf Satin and Mohair are used to create dressy and slip on models trimmed with colored piping.
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