One Big Union as Canadian Radical Aim
Winnipeg June 20 The One Big Union dominates labor strikes in Western Canada with unions, most radical leaders, and a citizens committee charging conspiracy to push the One Big Union. The piece details the Winnipeg labour dispute, regional support for the movement, and the push for land and production ownership by workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kolchak Citizens’ Committee
Russ Farmers
Winnipeg
Man
Canada
Manitoba
William Ivens
Citizens Committee of
Edmonton
Vancouver
Calgary
Western Canada
Western
Astern
Winnipeg Trades and Labor Council
Tvens
Citizens’ Committee
American Federation of Labor
Earery
United States
Seattle
Brandon
O. B. US
Declare Reorganization of Government May Be Necessary
A Calgary convention endorses a plan to replace the present government with an assembly and executive, aiming for a cooperative internal adjustment. The delegates back a pro dictatorship principle to transform private property into communal wealth and send greetings to Soviet Russia and European working class movements. A citizens committee says the change would not use ballots, citing Delegate R Sinclair who says he has never voted in 15 years and questions franchise issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
Spartacans
Germany
Europe
Citizens’ Committee
R. Sinclair
Van
Kolchak
Siberia
All
Russia
Lenine
Hadley
Austria
England
America
Berlin
Demand for Release of All Political and Military Prisoners
A 1919 Winnipeg labor convention calls for freeing all political and military prisoners amid a general strike over an eight hour day and wage disputes in metal trades and building, sparking clashes and widespread volunteer efforts. The piece also frames one big union debates and public reactions as authorities improvise amid unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Dominion Bridge Co
Vulcan Co
Itoba Bridge and Iron Co
William Ivens
O. BU
Kolchak Cultivates Peasants Power in Russia
The piece portrays Kolchak building a centralized network from local peasant and Zemstvo bodies to govern railways, ports, and defense. It extols Russian peasants as resilient, skilled in farming and wool production, and claims their leaders have shaped the war’s course. It recounts Avxentieff’s fall and exile en route to Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lenine
Trotsky
Russia
Kerensky
Avxentieff
Omsk
Samara
Kolchak
United States
Paris
Girls Picnic At Woodland Park Draws Seattle’s Glistening Crowd
The War Camp Community Service showcases a grand girls event at Woodland Park in Seattle. Mothers with daughters welcome. mothers without daughters urged to stay away. Activities include games from sunup to sundown with Green Lake swimming, field contests, and a large dinner and street dance by Elka’s band.
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Woodland Park
Seattle
War Camp Community Service
Green Lake
Elka
Republicans Hear Phipps in Spokane Address
State Senator Harvey H. Phipps of Spokane told the Young Men's Republican club that honesty is hard to discern amid unsettled public sentiment. He urged Republicans to enlighten the people, keep government balanced, and counter radical influence, criticizing incompetence in state leadership and noting strong radical presence in Washington.
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Harvey H. Phipps
Spokane
Young Men's
Republican Club
Phipps
Republican Party
Phipa
Washington
Rotarian Alberta Adams Named President at Salt Lake Convention
Alberta Adams of Atlanta Georgia was elected president of the International Association of Rotary Clubs by acclamation at the international convention in Salt Lake City Utah. The selection came during sessions held yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Adams
Atlanta
International Association of Rotary Clubs
Petition Seeks Unbulkheaded Sea Front at Alki Point
A petition by C. B. Andrews of 4610 Beach Drive asks Seattle officials to keep beach frontage from Alki Point lighthouse to Spokane Street clear of bulkheads and unsightly structures. Signers include residents along Beach Drive and 63rd Avenue Southeast.
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Alki Point Lighthouse
Spokane
C. B. Andrews
Beach Drive
Ss. W
Dr Holland Addresses Chamber Luncheon In Pullman
Dr O Holland president of Washington State College spoke at the Chamber of Commerce council luncheon in the Masonic club. Col Fred Lewellyn former adjutant general returned from 18 months overseas service was a guest of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Holland
Washington State College
Pullman
Chamber of Commercce Members’ Council
Masonic Club
Fred Lewellyn
Yanks Move Up To War Front
The American army prepares for possible war as forces move toward Cassel on a 27 mile front. First and Second divisions lead, with Montabaur and Neuwid mobilized as troops shift east of the Rhine. Aircraft, wires, balloons, and trucks bolster operations amid French reinforcements.
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Coblenz
Germany
Cassel
Berlin
Ths
Rhine
Montabaur
Neuwid
Lahr
Ehrenbreitstein
Yankee Daily Demobilized After War Service
Paris June 20 The Stars and Stripes official newspaper of the American expeditionary forces departs Paris with 145 men and two officers bound for home. The paper which ceased publication last Friday ran since February 8 1918 and earned a net profit of about 9 500 000 francs. The fund was to support a war orphan program but a judge advocate ruling in February said the money must be turned over to the U S treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Department
Gray
Barros
Paris
Stars and Stripes
War Orphan Fund
The
Judge Advocate
United States Treasury
President Wilson Ends Belgium Visit in Paris Return
President Wilson returns to Paris after a Belgium trip that strengthened ties between Belgium and the United States. In Parliament he urged adherence to the league of nations and announced plans to elevate the Belgium legation to an embassy as Belgium gains full independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Mellett
United Press
Paris
Wilson
Belgium
Republic
Albert
Chamber of Deputies
House of Parliament
America
League of Nations
Congress
Shipyard Worker Accidentally Shot by Fellow Worker
Gerald Peterson, 16, suffered a badly lacerated and burned hand after a .22 pistol shot from Denny Fay at the shipyard last Monday. Fay borrowed the gun and discarded it. Peterson told police he would not prosecute, calling the incident accidental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Peterson
23Rd Ave
Denny Fay
Peterson
Cigaret Caused Fire On Bridge And Workshop Blaze
Late Thursday a cigarette ignited rubbish near the bridge crossing Stacy Street at Fourth Avenue, causing 500 dollars in bridge damage. Fire crews from the south end battled the blaze. A basement furnace at Washington Mir Finishing Co. on 2025 15th Ave West also burned tools worth 200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stacy St
Fourth Ave
Washington Mir Finishing Co
15Th Ave
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E. C. Rodgers
Ivan the Terrible
Ivens
Ivan Theble
Planta
Winnipeg and Labor Council
Tranmasters
Trades and Labor Council
Ald
Council
Bankers
O. ER. U
Ernest J. Hopkins
San Francisco
Howard D. Hadley
Hatchet
Siberian
Nicholas Avxentieff
Harbin
Vladivostok
Moscow
Richard D. Hadley
Duncan
Atlantic City
James Duncan
Rotarians
Salt Lake City, Utah
DR. Holland
Yankee Daily
Treasury
Little Kingdom
Cigaret
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