Gompers Faces League Issue At Convention
Associated Press report from Monatrad 18 describes Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, confronting a second crisis as the convention debates the League of Nations. Gompers faces strong opposition amid pro Irish sympathy and calls to ratify the League without reservations. The committee on international relations plans to report with a demand for Senate ratification.
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Monatrad
Moraligyn
Samauel Gompars
American Federation of Tabor
Cederne Tinn
Mtr
Gig Railways
Committee On International Relations
Kchud Uled
Senate
Phils
Ordvion
Towsvar
Talph FL Couch
United Press
Montread
Quest
San Franccisco
Labor leaders press Democratic embrace of railroad reform
President Heberling of the switch men union announced at the convention that the railroad group won endorsement for government ownership from the American Federation of Labor. Heberling said Bryan will back the plan and Democrats may face pressure if they refuse. Gompers’ stance contrasts with the push for partisan labor influence in politics.
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Heberling
Switchmen's Union
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
Democratc Party
Putlic
Democratic Party
Bryan
William J. Bryan
Labor Party
Chicao
United States
Samuel Comper
Gompers Ynur
Enlistment in Wisconsin Guard Offers West Point Path
Madison reports that high school grads or equivalents who enlist in the Wisconsin National Guard this month may qualify for West Point admission next year. Candidates must serve one year in the guard by July 1, 1921, be 18 to 22, or up to 24 for certain World War I veterans. Enlistment date governs eligibility. federal recognition timing may not block qualification. The War Department seeks to notify all potential applicants for the 1922 appointment round.
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Northwestern
Madison
Wisconsin National Guard
West Point
Academy
Army
Guard
United States
Germany
Adjutant General of the Army
War Department
Wisconsin Guard
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