U S Lifts Commercial Blockade Against Soviet Russia
The Wilson administration ends the American blockade of Soviet Russia on July 7, spurred by U S manufacturers desires. Trade resumes while the United States withholds recognition of the Soviet government. The piece argues the move strengthens Soviet power, cites locomotives and machinery as needed for Russia's reconstruction, and condemns continued tensions with Western powers.
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U. S
Soviet Russia
Wilson
Soviet
Russia
Great Britain
England
Baldwin Locomotive Works
State Department
Proclamation to Stop White Terror Call by Trade Unions
International Federation of Trade Unions calls for an international boycott of Hungary beginning June 20 to halt the White Terror. The document cites mass imprisonments, executions, and brutal abuses across Hajmaster, Ospel, Zalaegersveg, Eger, Cegled, Komaron Sandberg, urging workers worldwide to cease traffic, coal, materials, and communications with Hungary. The text names leaders W BE Appleton and Ljouhaux among signatories and appeals to labor unity to pressure the Hungarian government and League of Nations.
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White Guard
International Federation of Trade Unions
Amsterdam
Het Volk
Vienna
Hungary
Russia
Hajmaster
Ospel
Zalaegersveg
Eger
Cegled
Komaron Sandberg
Supreme Council
League of Nations
Supreme Council of the
International Federation
Abor
Jury Secured in Communist Cases in Chicago Trial
The Chicago case of 127 Communists proceeds with a 60 day trial after 1500 veniremen were examined to select twelve jurors satisfactory to both sides. Not all indicted were arrested, including John Reed. Four detained women will be tried later. Defense includes Forrest, Clarence Darrow, and Wm. Cunnes.
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Chicago
Cthcago
Cook County
Illinois
John Reed
Abo
Finland
Reed
Mms. Forrest
Clarence Darrow
Wm. Cunnes
Russian Communists Push Unity of American Revolutionaries
In Moscow, leaders urge uniting all radical groups under the Third International. The Communist Party of America and the Communist Labor Party signaled a merger. Zinovieff calls on American Socialists to join. He conditions admission on excluding leaders tied to support for the European war. The article notes expected IWW ties and a push to form an international union of labor groups.
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United States
Russia
Third Intersonate
Moscow
I W. W
American Socialist
Communist Party of America
Communist Labor Party of America
Third
Tinovieft
Socialist Party
Communist Internationale
Zinovieff
Third Internationale
Communist Party
Lke Morris Hillquit
Communist Movement
Gompers
Communist Propaganda School
Taternationale
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Italy
Scandinavia
Espee
W. BE
Appleton
Ljouhaux
C, Mertens
Edo Fimmen
J. Oudegeest
Workers’ Defense League
Trank’'S
Sherbody Hill Wooster Ave
Akron
Ohio
Geo R. Kilpatrick
John Clayton
Chicago Tribune
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