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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1920
Page
25
Gompers calls on labor groups to support a world league amid political tensions. The report notes opposition from the bicameral workers union and references recent speeches and public statements.
Samuel Gompers urged unity among workers and praised nonpartisan aims while warning the dangers of single union dominance. He pressed for continued labor strength, peace, and international cooperation as delegates discussed the federation’s broad program. A “one big union” stance drew criticism from some speakers amid broad calls for worker advancement.
Mr Ogden urged the Federation to ignore rival Internationals and form a single global workers’ body based on lawful, proper grounds. He predicted Britain’s Congress would mobilize up to five million pounds in a few months and urged inquiry into the Catholic Labor Union movement in Canada, arguing it opposes international labor groups.
Board leaders discuss proposed plan to teach religion by sending students to different churches. Joseph Smith of Barochinl schools notes constitutional limits on religious instruction in public schools. Parish and denominational concerns prompt a planned public meeting in the fall to seek broad opinion on the proposal.
Reporter records Jack Dempsey denying allegations of striking his wife on a January date. The disputed charges focus on cruelty claims and testify to Dempsey’s statements during the witness stand as the case proceeds.
City court heard cross examination about alleged affairs and travel discrepancies connected to Dempsey and associates. Witnesses described motives and denials, while defense argued further questioning would aid sympathetic witnesses. Details remain unclear as testimony flows through scattered statements and names.
Unruly freight operations during picket action as non union truck crews moved cargo between warehouses and piers. Reports describe tension at multiple stevedore sites, clashes with striking workers, and warnings from authorities about continued disruption of shipments across river docks.
The Merchants Refrigerating War pantry head William Fellowes Morgan led union pressure after four ships unloaded four weeks of rice and production stalled. Citizens Transit Committee met at the Woolworth Building with members Merritt Wickersham and others to plan further legal steps, while Morgan declined comment on the incident.
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