Opening of the Congress of the Communist International
Reports from Moscow June 2 describe the vast Moscow Theatre packed with delegates and workers as Zinoviev declares the Communist International Congress open. He praises fallen comrades, notes strikes in Italy and Bavaria, and highlights growth of communist parties across France Czecho Slovakia Britain and the United States. He predicts unity and signaled strong East European participation and the election of Zinoviev as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosta Wren
Moscow
Moscow Proletariat
Europe
Asia
The
Communist International
Zinoviev
Berlin
Sylt
Turkey
Italy
Czecho-Slovakia
Germany
Russia
Turope
America
Bavaria
Czecho- Slovakia
Italian Socialista
Communist Party of Italy
Second International
Thomas
Yellow International
Atrike Thomas
Amsterdam
International Council of
Red
Centriam
Young Communist International
Loriot
France
Koenen
Gennari
Kolaroff
Bulgaria
Froehlich
Lenin
Trotzky
Radek
Muna
Brandler
Inkpin
England
Kamenev
Soviet Russia
Congress
Battle Cry of the AFL Workers Rally and Communist Congress
A dramatic piece notes AFL labor cries in Denver with union labels on underwear and calls for solidarity amid wage cuts and strikes. It also mentions the Communist Young People’s International congress in Moscow, with Montignano’s greeting and Chaliapin performing at a concert after the session.
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Denver City
A. F. of
Union
Montignano
Young Communist International
Communist Young People
Communist Young People's International
Moscow
Young People's Movement
International
Chaliapin
The Future of the Socialist Party by Thurber Lewis
A critical examination of Socialist Party prospects after a recent convention. It outlines three possible policy directions, discusses fusion with reformist groups, and weighs potential gains for a Labor Party under leaders like Hoan and Hillquit, with warning notes on left wing tensions and repression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Socialist Party
Thurber Lewis
5. P
Jim Oneal
Department of Justice
Debs
U. P
Milwaukee
Hilquit
Jef
New York
Chioiyro
Mante Conjagture
Dan Hoan
Farmer-Labor Party
Non Partisan League
8. P
S. P
Hillquit
England
Labor Party
Haywood Critiques American Labor Movement Powers
An analysis of US trade unions contrasts American Federation of Labor practices with Russia’s industrial unions. It criticizes apprenticeship barriers, discrimination, high dues, and education neglect, while noting IWW propaganda and the Amalgamated Clothing Workers’ mixed influence under capitalist-style tactics.
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Russia
United States
Seattle
Wash
Chicago
Til
Detroit
Mich
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Soviet Russia
Order of
Brotherhood
Tabor
A. B. of L
Pershing Honors Stubby Then Dead Soldiers Tragedy
A July sequence shows General Pershing praising Stubby the dog while neglecting disabled veterans in New York. The July 6 canine tribute preceded July 10 memorials to 7,264 US soldiers, highlighting a grim contrast between honor for animals and neglect of living soldiers.
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John J. Pershing
United States
Henry Cabot Lodge
Pier 4
Hoboken
New York “Times
Pershing
Stubby
New York
Stub
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Congress of the Communist International
Communist Party
Vaillant-Couturier
Red Army
Revolutionary Army
Zimmerwald
Gennavi
Serrati
World Revolution
Third International
Third Congress
International Communist Movement
Tomaasi
Trade Union Council
Japan
Homens Aearaa Iad
Revolu
A.F. of L
Mike
Berger
Hoan
King Et al
Hendersons
Vandervelden
Proletariet
Haywood
A. F
United States of America
Red International of Trades and Industrial Unions
A. F. of L
Gompers
Amsterdam International
Industrial Workers of the World
United Mine Workers of America
Knights of Labor
Lesa Banks
Educatio
Effectuat
Amalgamated Clothing Workers
Supreme
Brandeis
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