Japanese labor to be heard at international meet
Bunji Suzuki, president of Japan's Laborers' Friendly Society, travels to Paris to present Japanese labor views at peace congress sessions. He notes Japan's weak union history, rising political liberalism, and rice price protests, with police scrutiny of labor leaders and steady efforts to improve worker conditions.
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Burton Knisely
Europe
Sam Gompers
Japan
Bunji Suzuki
Laborers’ Friendly Society
Paris
Nippon
Tokyo
America
Suzuki
Sasuki
Susuki
Bunji
Japanese Imperial University
Archi
Japan Labor Voice Seen Moving Toward Unionism
A Japanese observer notes labor tensions and slow liberalization as unions gain subtle footing. Sam Gompers, en route to Europe, remarks that Japanese law bans strikes and union formation yet hints at gradual change and limited advocacy of radicalism. The interview underscores the nascent receptiveness of Japan's workers to organized labor.
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Japan
Sam Gompers
Can't Boost Date for Homecoming of Rainbow Men
Secretary of War Baker advised Secretary of the Treasury Glass that advancing the Rainbow division homecoming is impossible. Glass sought hastened orders to join the Victory Loan drive. Baker said altering the return would disrupt the broader troop demobilization plan.
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Washington
Baker
Secretary of the Treasury
Glaae
Glass
Carramba Solves Fate of Boozer in Police Test
Los Angeles reports how Santiago Vallejo, a Mexican man, was arrested on drunkenness charges after a sobriety test failed. He was asked to recite a tongue twister and replied with Carramia, leading to his detention.
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Carramba
Boozer
Los Angeles
Santiago
Vallejo
Carramia
Forty Per Cent of N. Y. Boatmen May Return to Work
New York March 6 Officials said a large portion of the striking parlor boatmen on government ferries tugs and boats were expected to accept terms offered by the railroad administration. The eight hour day and wage increase demanded by the boatmen were virtually met. The strike against private boat owners would continue by the machine workers' affiliation.
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N. Y
New York
Short to Bare Plot of Chicago Exposed by W W
William Short president of the State Federation of Labor was asked by the Central Labor council to expose an alleged plot to gain control of the Mooney congress in Chicago. Federal officers aided in uncovering the information in Short's possession, per Spokane journalist William J. Coates.
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William Short
State Federation of Labor
Central Labor Council
W. W's
Mooney Congress
Chicago
Bolsheviki Gain Russia Control Cited by Robins Senate Testimony
Raymond Robins, former member of the American Red Cross mission in Russia, told the senate Bolshevik investigating committee that U.S. delays in aid allowed Bolsheviks to seize power. He said Col. Thompson’s plea for $1 million immediately and another $1 million monthly was ineffectively handled, while allied propaganda failed to sway Russians. He credited Kerensky as a sincere ally and warned that either the soviets or the old autocracy would rule, with foreign rifles potentially backing the opposite side.
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Washington
United States
Ned Cross
Russia
Raymond Robins
Senate
Robing
Rusela
Wm. BE. Thompson
Red Cross
Robins
Committee On Public Information
Col. Thompson
France
England
Robina
Kerensky
Still Hope For Extra Session
Washington reports a faction of congress hopeful that an extra session may be called before Wilson’s return due to railroad men left in the lurch by Senate inaction on a 750 million railroad bill. Democratic leaders doubt a session before May, while President Wilson expects peace treaty arrival. Santa Fe President Ripley dismisses concern, saying credit remains good and payment will come.
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Washington
Congress
Wilson
Senate
United States
Santa Barbara
Cal
Re. P. Ripley
The
Santa Fe
Hanson May Return to City Hall Next Week
Mayor Ole Hanson is recovering from neuritis and is in greatly improved condition. Attending physicians report his return to the office in City Hall may come as early as next week.
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Ole Hanson
Hats for rough and tumble bays at Bon Marche main floor
Serviceable hats in sorted patterns with textured cloth, suited to rough wear. displays on the main floor of Bon Marche with crown styles and plain crowns showing trends.
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BON Marche
Domestic Section Sells Striped Twilled Percales at 25c Yard
The Domestic Section offers 1,000 yards of striped twilled percale, full yard width, at 25 cents per yard. This sale emphasizes value on a Friday, highlighting affordable suiting options for customers.
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Unity Hall
Rena
Sam Geompers
Yuai Kai
Federation of Labor
Baron Shibusawa
BON Marche Bargain
Hanson
Marine
Copenhagen
Personal Service
Seoweener
Byron
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