Labor Votes To Organize All Negroes in AFL
Atlantic City June 13 with only one dissenting vote the American Federation of Labor backed thorough organization of millions of negroes. It instructed officers to use organizers and to charter negro unions in trades where access is blocked, while critics argued over color lines and federal war support. Gompers hailed the step as a major AFL advance, and Secretary Wilson denounced Bolshevism as unable to gain headway in the United States.
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American Federation of Labor
America
Labor
William B. Wilson
United States
Gompers
Washington
Frank Duffy
Executive Council
Nelson B. Forrester
Brotherhood of
Railway Clerks
B. McCullagh
Omaha
Death Penalty Bills Aimed at Bomb Throwers and Aliens
Washington. June 13. Four anti terrorism bills introduced by Rep Aswell of Louisiana seek death for placing or throwing bombs, three year immigration halt, deportation for alien conspirators and those who return after deportation, and deportation for aliens who renounced intent to become citizens during the war. Attorney General Palmer supports a 500000 appropriation to counter anarchistic movements with no opposition.
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New York Tribune
Washington Bureau
Washington
United States
House
Aswell
Louisiana
Congress
Department of Justice
Department of Labor
Palmer
House Appropriations Committee
Rail Keymen To Join Wire Strike Today
Chicago dispatch reports the second stage of the commercial telegraphers strike begins tomorrow as railroad operators at 23 000 points suspend handling commercial messages under the Railway Telegraphers order. Officials say Postal service remains largely unaffected, Western Union expects little impact, while the strike expands with 22 000 strikers and next week may impair telephone service in many cities. Union leaders warn of wider paralysis in Wall Street financial channels if brokers join.
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Chicago
America
Western Union
Postal Telegraph
Postal
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union of America
S. J. Konenkamp
Electrical Workers’ Union
Brokers Division
The
Telegraphers Union
Wall Street
New York
Burleson
Strikers Charge U S Interference With Telegraphers
Percy Thomas deputy international president of the Commercial Telegraphers Union claims the Post Office Department is sending morale lowering messages over national wire systems. He cites a source claiming a dispatch signed by First Assistant Postmaster General Koons was sent to all telegraph company officials stating government actions.
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Percy Thomas
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union
Jast
Postofice
Washington
Pontus
Koons
Post Office Department
Hays Sets Peace Policy For Republicans In Address
Fort Wayne, June 13. Will H. Hays, Republican chairman, tore into Democratic calls for partisanship over the league of nations. He framed peace as an American, not partisan, issue and urged a return to constitutional limits in peace. He stressed anti socialism, strong tariffs, federal regulation without ownership, and harsh action against traitors or those loyal to other flags.
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Ind
Will H. Hays
National Committee
Republican Party
Homer S. Cummings
Democratic National Committee
Chicago
League of Nations
Hays
League
Tutriotism Daily
Leaders Depend on Action as League Vote Looms
Washington dispatch reports a dramatic White House move against Senators Knox Lodge and Borah over the League of Nations covenant. Dems caucus to oppose delaying action until after Paris peace, while Republicans mock the fuss as a test vote when the peace talks loom.
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Hitchcook
Polk
Miller
Paris
Hitchcock
Foreign Relations Committee
Winds Halt Vimy Plane Flight Across Atlantic
Special Correspondence Saint John s Newfoundland June 18 Captain Alcock s twin engined Vickers Vimy bomber failed to start crossing the Atlantic due to contrary winds and a delayed axle replacement after yesterday s trial. Mechanics worked all day to fit a new axle but could not finish before 5 pm. The aerodrome sits on a long slope and rising against the wind was deemed impossible. Start hoped for 10 am tomorrow morning, with the plane west end of the field and tanks filled. A lettered one dollar stamp bag was aboard. Captain F P Raynham plans engine installation on Martinsyde plane at Quidividi and a navigator may arrive from the Digby tomorrow night. The Handley Page biplane completed two trial flights and is expected to start Sunday, with possible a race across the ocean. The Digby 260 miles at sea radio exchanges occurred during the second Handley Page flight. The meteorological service advised both machines to prepare for the fight without delay.
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N. F
Alcock
Atlantic Ocean
F. P. Raynham
England
Quidividi
Digby
Handley Page
Atlantic
Clements
Royal Air Force
Countess Markievicz Arrested in Dublin
Countess Constance Markievicz, leading Sinn Fein figure and MP, arrested in Dublin on June 18. Escorted to Cork. She participated in the 1916 rebellion, was sentenced to penal servitude, released, rearrested in May 1915, and freed again earlier this year.
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Ublin
Countess Markievicw
Sinn Fein
Cork
Constance Markievicz
Dublin
Snt
Ned
Deport Martens Senator Demands Deport Martens
Senator King of Utah urged in letters to Attorney General Palmer and Secretary Wilson that L G A K Martens and other Russian Soviet representatives in New York be deported. He labeled them enemies of the country and civilization, noting Bolshevik ties and alleged subversion, and argued lenient admission laws have allowed their presence.
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King
Utah
Washington
United States
Lenine
Trotzky
Lenine-Trotzky
Scout Law III A Emphasizes readiness to save life and aid
The Scout Law states a Scout must be prepared to save life and assist the injured and share household duties. He should perform at least one good turn for someone each day, reflecting a daily service ethic.
British Ships Bombard Kronstadt During Baltic Action
Stockholm dispatch reports a British squadron bombarding Kronstadt with heavy guns while Bolshevik forces reply with fire and floating mines observed in adjacent waters. The Kronstadt base, a key Petrograd gateway, has a history of Bolshevik strength and prior independence declarations. Nearby fronts note Siberian troops advancing toward Viatka and actions near Sarapul and Ufa as Red detachments resist crossing rivers.
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Kronstadt
Aftonblad
Bolsheys
Russia
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Kerensky
Leo
Petrograd
National Assembly
Bolsheviks
Omsk
Ufa
Glazov
Viatka
Sarapul
Siberian General Staff
Teheptsa
Glazoy
Red Army
Bielay
Brazilian Papers Attack France Over German Steamer Return
Rio de Janeiro newspapers published bitter editorials criticizing France for opposing Brazil keeping former German steamers. They portray France as a false friend if reports are accurate.
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Rio Janeiro
France
Brazil
Allied Germans Draft Treaty Changes Revealed
The June 13 18 1944 era report details the Allies rewriting the peace treaty with Germany. A new draft will be issued for public delivery showing revised reparations and occupation terms while preserving core principles.
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Taris
Germany
Rhine
Permanent
Commission
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