Key Men Ready to Quit Work in Chicago Strike
Between 40 000 and 50 000 workers will leave their keys at 9 a m tomorrow in a general strike call led by S J Konenkamp of the Commercial Teles Union of America. He said numbers could drop if settlements are reached with companies. Clarence Mackay and allies reportedly sent a committee, signaling the union’s early impact in the telegraph industry.
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Chicago
United Res
S. J. Konen
Commercial Teles Union of America
Kenkamp
Konenkamp
Clarence Mackay
The
Postal Telegraph
Associated Com
Kamp
Federal Telecompany
Honolulu
Thone
Toledo
America
United States
Hopes to Avert Telephone Strike
Springfield June 10 P Ford secretary of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers hopes the general strike planned for June 16 by telephone workers can be averted. He notes no word from New York on progress though sessions suggest a possible agreement.
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Springfield
P. Ford
In I Brotherhood of Electrical
Tele Nine
Mees
New York
Demands of Wire Men May Be Met
In Los Angeles on June 10 the Commercial Telegraphers Union and the Federal Telegraph company discussed formalizing a verbal agreement. J I Marshall international vice president stated that demands were granted yesterday and he expected the Postal Telegraph company to meet the unions demands by tomorrow morning.
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Los Angeles
San Francisco
Federal Telegraph Company
J. I. Marshall
Marshall
Ad Marshall
Pontal Telegraph Company
Wilson
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Mane
PACE CAUCUS AND RUSSELL VOTE CONTROVERSY IN TACOMA
William M. Short denounces a Tacoma caucus as non representative of the delegation to the Bellingham labor convention. He says the gathering reflected only Russell supporters and not the Tacoma position, noting opponents were unaware of the caucus.
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William M. Short
State Federation of Labor
Tacoma
Bellingham
Tom Russell
Friends of Russell
Short
Friends of Tuswell
Russell
Moonshiners Escape After Seizure Near Enumclaw
Deputies Mat Starwich and Fred Brown captured two big copper stills with 23 gallons of mash and eight gallons of grape on a mountain creek west of Enumclaw. Tom Smith aided in the seizure. The moonshiners fled the deserted shack leaving letters to Jack Skoff and Henry Puckett and their clothing and belongings were taken.
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Mat Starwich
Fred Brown
Enumclaw
Tom Smith
Althe
Moon Shiners
Jack Skoff
Henry Puckett
Telephone Strike Nearing On Coast Ahead Of Bell Talks
SAN FRANCISCO June 10 Only by meeting the union demands can the nationwide strike of telephone workers be averted. T C Robbins district organizer for the IBEW said strike committees have been appointed along the coast by operators and electrical workers and plans made for a finish fight. Telephone company officials refused to comment.
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San Francisco
T. C. Robbins
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Government Probes Bond Sales Across Districts
The Federal Reserve Board ordered all branch banks to investigate speculators in their districts after alarm over rapid conversion of government bonds into other investments.
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Washington
United Press
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Banks
Italy Claims Adjusted by Pred S and Warlike Talks
Reports from allied commissions on German counter proposals dominate the dispatches as the big four prepare a reply. Final reports from eleven groups are in. several others near completion on reparations, league admission, eastern frontiers, and economic terms. A plan for the Adriatic settlement includes free cities and plebiscite to decide future ties with Italy or the Jugoslavs.
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Pred S&s. Ferguson
United Press
Varis
Germany
Belgium
League of Nations
Crecha
Adriatic
United Preas
Plume
Bebenico
Juge Slava
Zara
Italy
Fiume
Japanese Warships Rush to Shanghai to Guard Interests
Tokyo reports gunboat Saga and cruiser Suma sent under navy orders to Shanghai to protect Japanese interests. Suma carries 390 marines ready to land if needed amid a boycott over the Khantung peninsula award. Ships move as tensions rise and anti Japanese outbreaks are possible.
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Tokio
United Pree
Navy Department
Saga
Suma
Shanghai
Tz Iw
Japan
Compers Face High Stakes as Gompers Drives Convention
Delegates at the AFL gathering endure tension and fear of a break in leadership as Samuel Gompers, weakened by recent accident and long Paris duties, fights to maintain control against socialist elements. The Mooney case splits the movement with conservatives backing limited trial and opposing a general strike, while rank and file push for a nationwide walkout starting July 4.
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Samuel Gompers
Ardoyous
Paris
International Labor Commission
Glompers
Gompers
Mayabe
Mooney
Gomperd
Tom Mooney
United States
Chicago
Miners After Six Hour Day Demonstration
The article covers a six hour day protest with leaders including Samuel Gompers urging fair labor standards. It notes building trades demand investigations into high material costs and emphasizes workers’ sacrifices in wartime and the push for reconstruction and labor rights. It also includes a Wilson message praising Gompers and labor leadership.
Simple Shirred Dress With Pink Blue Accents
The skirt features several rows of shirring and pink or blue pockets, with cuffs and collar matching. Sizes 2 to 6 years. Dresses priced at $1.89.
Britisher Ready for Ocean Flight Across Atlantic
St John s Newfoundland June 10 The British Vimy bomber commanded by Captain John Alcock with Lieutenant W W Brown as navigator was ready to day for a non stop Atlantic crossing weather conditions permitting Alcock was expected to start by tomorrow some at the Vimy camp thought a start would be made during the week Mawker s route toward the Irish coast was the suggested path but delays remained possible
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ST. Johns
N. F
United
Lansing Rumor About Abandoning U S Japan Agreement
Rumors claim Secretary of State Lansing wants to abandon the informal US Japan agreement with Viscount Ishii. Nippon Dempo says the rumor is unfounded. Asahi Shimbun Paris correspondent says the charge is unworthy and the agreement will not be repealed while Japan remains a great state.
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Tokio
Lansing
United States
Japan
Viscount Ishii
Nippon Dempo
Asahi Shimbun
Paris
Czecho-Slovaks to Pass Through Seattle en Route to Trieste
More than 4,000 Czechoslovak forces in Siberia will pass through San Francisco within 20 days on the way to Trieste via New York. Red Cross officials announced they will land some at Seattle. About 1,000 more return home via the Sues canal this month.
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San Francisco
United C Press
Siberia
Trieste
New York
Red Cross
Seattle
Sues Canal
Silver Plated Bread Tray Gift for Bride
A silver plated bread tray priced at 3 dollars 75 cents described as a practical housewarming gift for the bride in her new home.
Airplane Fleet on Way to Portland
Five army airplanes reach Salem at 10 27 am after a 57 minute flight from Eugene where the group spent the night They travel from Matherfield Sacramento to Portland to take part in the Victory rose show this week with seven planes in the fleet previously.
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Salem
Ore
Matherfield
Sacramento
Portland
Eugene
Daylight Bakery Offers Bread at Ten and Fifteen Cents
Bakery claims ten years of operation under steady conditions using top flours and milk. Advertises all kinds of bread priced at 10 cents and 15 cents per leaf.
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Samuel Gheempers
Britisher
Second Avenue
Komfort
Russia
Mary Janes
Fulton
Reed Pullman
Union ST
Daylight Bakery
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