Gompers Holds Strong Grip on AFL After 37 Years
Atlantic City dispatch asserts Samuel Gompers maintains firm control of the American Federation of Labor after 37 years in office. The piece credits his political skill, disciplined leadership, and the AFL’s delegate-based structure for his enduring sway, noting his ability to steer policy while avoiding autocratic power.
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Atlantic City
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Labor Convention Votes Against Bolchevism in Russia
The American Federation of Labor delegates adopt resolutions demanding U S withdrawal from Russia and rejecting recognition of the soviet government while showing support for Irish self determination. They condemn bolshevism and back aid to starving Russians, with a landslide vote against bolshevik influence and debates over Thomas Mooney's case.
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Ireland
United States
Pacific
Thomas J. Mooney
Prototariat
America
Russia
Frey
Furuseth
Max Hayes
Cleveland
Kerensky
Charles C. Shay
Bolcheviem
Mooney
John P. Frey
Resolutions Committees
International Workers’ Defense League
American Federation of Labor
Hypothetical Paths for Gompers and Wilson in War Era
The piece argues from a hypothetical by insisting that if Gompers had been legally constrained and labor policy weaker earlier, he would have lost influence to champion labor or resist radicalism. It contends Wilson and Gompers jointly shaped a conservative American labor movement, as claimed at the convention.
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Gompers
Leutenants
Beestien
American Federation of Labor
A. F P. of L
League of Nations
Hut Gompers
Atlantic City
Wilson
Tom Mooney
International Workers’ Defense League
W. D. Patterson
Mooney Defense League
Mooney
Jamnen A. Duncan
Seattle
Mooney Defense Committee
Julius Deutelbaum
Detroit
Federation of Action
Convention
Department of Labor
United States
Gomperns
Gompers and Labor Policy in a Tight Economic Era
The text argues Gompers would defend a conservative labor policy against wage cuts and backroom collective bargaining if employers push to roll back postwar gains. It warns that hostile moves by Congress could force him to oppose radicals and risk a national industrial upheaval.
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Gompers
Congress
Labor
Aldrich
Alliance of Worker and Producer to Control State Politics
The alliance will influence votes of more than 100000 in the state and back candidates on a non partisan basis. If no suitable candidate is found, they will run their own man. They will back any party’s favorable candidate and avoid past party clashes. The One Big Union referendum will stay separate and be voted on merits. The federation executive committee meets next Sunday to finish unfinished work.
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Farmers’ Grange
House
Senate
Alliance
Bellingham
Short
Federation
Thin Frail Folks Need Phosphate For Health
Advertisements claim excessive thinness stems from nervous weakness and phosphate deficiency. Bitro phosphate is advertised as an inexpensive remedy sold by druggists with a money back guarantee. It promises weight gain and improved energy, though cautions limit use to those seeking to gain flesh.
Sinn Feiners Target Irish Courts in New Campaign
Dublin June 10 Sinn Fein conventions across several counties plan to contest all seats for county and district courts in Ireland. Gaelic speakers are to be elected where possible so proceedings can be conducted in Irish, following the opening session of the Irish republican convention.
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Dublin
Sinn
Plan aviation stunts for Coney Island
London reports civilian aviation firms preview seven thrill types for flights after the chutes and roller coasters. The spiral costs 5 dollars plus the 10 dollar fare, the roll 2.5 dollars, grand roll 5 dollars, looping the loop 10 dollars, falling leaf 5 dollars, stalling 5 dollars, and a plain flight 5 dollars.
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London
Missing bulldog Tip prompts frantic pursuit by Miss Pyncheon
Miss Irene Pyncheon of 106 22nd Ave North reports her purebred Boston bulldog Tip missing from her car around Mt. Baker Park near Silat Ave and McClellan Street. Tip vanished after 11 oclock Monday night. she offers a reward and urges calls to East 7855 for a swift return.
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Irene Pyncheon
22Nd Ave. N
Tip
Mies Pyncheon
Tonneau
Mt. Baker Park
Miss Pyncheon
Money Wasted by British War Lords
London reports reveal a scathing expenditure audit on the ministry of munitions. A factory costing 9.5 million produced only 80 thousand dollars in material. A second plant costing 835 thousand was shuttered for eight months as a store. One staff member earned 10 thousand dollars annually while drawing 7 thousand for four months part time.
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London
Government Expenditure
Ministry of Munitions
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