Capitalism Mortally Wounded in a Global Crisis
In Washington Karl Radek argues that international capitalism is near collapse due to postwar instability. He warns English and French markets falter, prompting entente cooperation with revolutionary states, while German bourgeoise pursue gains from the Entente. A London report notes Ireland forms a Communist party wing in exile, led by Leon Mcloughlin, seeking Irish independence and a workers’ republic.
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Washington
Karl Radek
Die Zukunft
Radek
Germany
Deapelli
Maximilian Vardon
Europe
London
Paria
Preas
Republican
Ireland
British Communist Party
Leon Mcloughlin
Socialist Party of Ireland
England
Whio
American Capitalism Anxious to Establish Order
An analysis argues that both German and Mexican regimes teeter between old capitalist orders and new social upheaval. It notes U S business interests fear revolution in Mexico, potential U S intervention, and a fraught political backdrop ahead of July elections. It warns factional divisions and foreign capital influence threaten Carranza, Obregon, and possible U S action before and after the November election.
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Ermieut
Mexico
Bert
Germany
United States
Carranza
Sonoga
Rio Grande
Porfirio Diaz
Muerta
Unite States
Washington
Sonora
Carronta
Hook
Carranza 9
Privice
Europe
Manta
Letchworth Garden City planned with cooperative town model
London readers visit Letchworth, a town housing 12,000 workers in a modern garden city. Buildings are two stories, streets narrow, and industry runs on electricity. Stores are moving to cooperatives. Garden Cities Co profits limited. housing includes meals prepared in kitchen facilities.
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London
Letchworth
England
Garden Cities Co
Boas & Miniinigles
The Red Ruby and the Gittow Trial Century Echoes
Fragmentary text mentions Benjam in Gittow, Clarence Darrow era, and Deer Island. The writing shifts with garbled foreign phrases and stray names, resembling a historical chapter note or editorial fragment. The exact events, dates, or full context remain unclear.
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Benjamin Gittow
Ae Zoek
Gittow
Clarence Darrow
Sienabiemnes
Deer Island
Ali
Gfe
Hares
Post stands with Labor against Palmer over deportation cases
Washington News Letter reports Secretary of Labor and President Wilson leaning toward Post in deportation prosecutions. Palmer faces resistance from labor and Congress over alleged overreach. Martens case and broad sweeps against alleged radicals cited, with Post claiming lawful, evidence based actions while Palmer’s methods attract criticism from unions and officials alike.
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Secretary of Labor
Wilson
Post
Congress
Teins
Palmer
Organized Labor
Washington
Burleson
Department of Justice
Maorely
Palmar
White Guard
Ludwig C. A. K. Martens
Martens
Labor Department
Cens
Eral Palmer
Sonetheh
Ask Wilson and the 260 Man in Russia Mission
A veteran recalls 260 men in his unit landing in Russia and returning while others were sent to France then England and finally aboard a transport to Russia. In New York a protest by Japanese Socialists in America links Red Army victory to revolution and a Soviet Japan. In North Hampton England the Labour Party gain is shown by a by election result with Margaret Handfield leading and McCurdy backed by coalition liberals.
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Russa
Russia
France
England
New York
Red Army
Japan
Vladivostok
America
North Hampton
Labor Party
Margaret Banfield
Charles A. McCurdy
McCurdy
Mins Handfield
United States
Labor Movement
International Labor Agrees
Washington
War Christ's Sake Advertise in Free Press Ad
A Detroit Holy Name Society advertisement criticizes busy Christians for neglecting worship, urging three hours of contemplation away from business to consider Calvary. It condemns war advocates and mocks claims that Christ’s gospel solves every problem, noting wartime carnage and clergy support. (continued on page 4)
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Holy Name Society of Detroit
Detroit
Christ
Thor
Vale of Tears
Japan
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Buvieon
Morgan Bankers
Russian
Italy
Poland
Czecho-Slovakia
Washington News Letter
Isaac
Labor
Justice Departments
Department of Labor
American Federation of Labor
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