Wife mails 2 000 000 books to save Tom Mooney
Rena Mooney, wife of labor leader Tom Mooney, campaigns to save him from execution on a San Francisco bomb charge. She lives in poverty with her mother, runs a volunteer pamphlet drive, and has mailed millions of leaflets to unions worldwide while awaiting retrial orders.
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Tom Mooney
San Francisco
Rena Mooney
Economistieats
Hegel
Liebknecht
Toth Mooney
Tom
Bray St
Mooney
Labor
Wilson
California
Rem Meeney
United States
Five Die and Many Hurt in Lynch Riot in North Carolina
In Winston-Salem a night of rioting following an attempted lynching left five dead and scores injured, with clashes continuing after midnight. Troops arrived to restore order as mobs attacked the jail and police and guards struggled to control the city.
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Winston-Salem
N. C
Home Guard
J. E. Childress
Flint
Daring escapes free two prisoners from Alcatraz and Idaho prison
In San Francisco two military prisoners L Estrange Bach and Carl J Zirker escaped Alcatraz after disguising as lieutenants and boarding a tug to the Presidio. In Idaho Boish two inmates Farry Hilton and Fred George climbed the prison wall using a rope braided from Red Cross yarn then fled the state prison.
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San Francisco
Alcatraz Island
L’'Estrange Bach
Portland
Carl J. Zirker
Los Angeles
Camp Lewis
Bach
Zirker
U. S
Presidio
Boish
Idaho
Red Cross
Farry Hilton
Fred George
George
Hilton
Lens Mayor Visits His Ravaged Home
Paris dispatch reports M Basly mayor of Lens returning to the ruined town after Allied capture. He recognizes his home only by garden remnants as the town hall and most buildings lie in ruins with only fragments remaining.
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Lens
Paris
M. Basly
No Argunment on Wages Declared by Barr
New York reports President William H. Barr of the National Founders Association stated no wage controversy with organized labor is planned during the reconstruction period. He said manufacturers will not enter wage disputes and urged constructive cooperation to maintain industries and world trade, possibly on an eight hour basis. Barr claimed manufacturers are more concerned with solving industrial problems than critics who aim to limit output.
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New York
Wm. H. Barr
National Founders Association
Barr
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Swiss plan seeks Geneva to Marseilles ship canal
In London on November 18 the Star reports a Swiss sea plan presented to American and French bankers for a canal from Geneva to Marseilles and later extending to Hassle, linking the North Sea and the Mediterranean.
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N. EB. A
London
Switzerland
Geneva
Marseilles
Hassle
North Sea
Mediterranean
Kerensky Protests British Passport Refusal
Alexander Kerensky denounces Britain's refusal to issue him passports to return to Russia. He cites the declared determination not to interfere in Russia's internal politics and argues it is time to recognize the regenerated central Russian government.
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Star
N. FE. A
London
Alexander Kerensky
Russia
Tts
Kerensky
Go to Bed Early to Help Save Coal
Britain faces coal shortages as workers adopt overcoats and long clothing to cope with cold. In Wilston Somerset the town held a patriotic rally and agreed to go to bed early to save coal, reflecting a nationwide energy conservation mood.
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N. EB. A
London
Britain
Wilston
Somerset
Utility and Style in Dresses at $25
Velvet, serge, satin, Georgette and taffeta fabrics feature in this exhibition. Embroidery, braiding and contrasting materials showcase artful styling. Navy, seal, burgundy and black hues listed. Gown Shop, second floor.
Suits That Will Suit $25.00
Full belted models trimmed with braid and velvet show the best styles in semi tailored suits. Materials include serge poplin Oxford and velour with sizes from misses to larger. Colors black navy mixtures brown and taupe. SUIT SECTION SECOND FLOOR.
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Oxford
Smartness and warmth in $25 coats
Durable velour corn fabrics cheviot and tweed coat styles offer warmth. Convertible collars wide belts novel buttons and pockets add smart detail. Available in brown navy gray and green.
Women’s Flannelette Kimonos Priced at 95 Cents Each
Cotton poplin kimonos offered in natural color with harmonizing trims. Available sizes 38 42 and 44. Bright promotion emphasizes affordability and simple styling for a women’s wardrobe item.
Hosiery Section Enlarged with Special Offers
The hosiery department has been expanded and is offering special values. Three pair for £1.00 on Turson's well known make of women's hose, medium weight, fast black cotton with white feet, sizes 8½ to 10.
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Turson
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Australia
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Bon Marche
Sergei
Copenhagen
Djer-Kiss
Hudnut
Rose of Omar
du Barry
PARTY
THE
BON Marchers
Argain Basement
Burson
Angora
Delft
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