American Plan sparks debate at labor federation convention
The A F L C convention endorses an industrial democracy plan to reestablish democratic government functions and push public ownership of railroads. Critics note the shift from anti political roots and question what political role the union now accepts.
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Employers of Labor
American Federation of Labor
A. F. of L
Fred Hewitt
Machinists
Hewitt
Socialist Party
George the Third
Gary
George Third
Apostles of
Lexington
George
Veterans Choice Split Between American Legion and World War Veterans
The Nation highlights a clash of views between the American Legion and the World War Veterans organization. The piece argues the Legion shows reactionary traits, hostility to labor, and ties to extremist groups, while praising the World War Veterans for tolerating differing opinions and engaging in public questions without coercion.
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American Legion
Arthur Warner
Legion
America
Ku Klux Klan
World War Veterans’ Organization
A Lesson in Representation by Moritz J. Loeb
The piece argues Democrats in Congress defend tariffs that enrich a few at the expense of many. It warns workingmen to distrust distant representatives, urges on the job organization of workers, and notes internal party struggles with bureaucratic elements and ties to the Communist International.
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American Congress
Congress
Washington
Jan
Communist International
Dittmans
Dissmans
Levi
German Communist Party
Germany
Communst International
Whic
Crisis in the German Communist Party by Karl Radek
Karl Radek analyzes the March Movement in Germany, faulting the right wing leaders for failing to prepare the party for conflict. He argues the Central Committee misread conditions, defends armed workers’ role, and stresses the need for disciplined, legally and illegally active mobilization within a defensible, international Communist framework.
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Communist Party of Germany
Karl Radek
Moscow Pravda
Communist Party
Jon Levi
Daumig
Germany
Central Committee
Communist International
United
Soviet Ships Attached in New York Dispute
The discovery of the Russian ships Benza and Tobolsk taken from Hudson moorings sparked a legal fight. National City Bank of New York threatens to file claims to tie up the vessels, alleging about $1000 in damages from the seizure. Attorney Charles Recht represents LC. Martins, former Russian government representative, in the suit.
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Federated Press
New York
Hudson
Charles Recht
Boris Bakhmetieff
National City Bank of
Mr. Recht
LC. Martens
National Defense Committee Drives Funds for Prisoner Relief
A ten day drive in New York City by the National Defense Committee raised funds to aid political prisoners and their families. Attended by hundreds of volunteers, the drive included leaflets, meetings, flower days, and appeals urging workers to support unions against wage cuts and deportations. Leaders like Gitlow and Larkin were cited, and the group urged continued support with a goal of at least $25 000 to cover expenses and continued relief efforts.
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N. Y. Committee
New York City
New York
National Defense Committee
Central Opera House
Russia
Vera Cruz
United
England
Malone
M. P
Winston Churchill
Land of Liberty
Benjamin Gitlow
Harry Winitzky
James Larkin
LE. Ferguson
C. E. Ruthenberg
Ellis Island
Deer Island
National Defense
Geo. M. Dunaif
Hee
Stone Ave
Brooklyn
Prize Winners at July 4 Picnic in Wellesley Mass
Winners listed for prizes at Spring Grove picnic include D Zianeli Kodak No 816 Leo van Vagt Wrist watch No 20 and Bergoli Gillette razor No 428. Prize call directs claim at Room 10 724 Washington St Boston Mass. The Forge denounces capitalism’s idle factories and workers in need.
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Spring Grove
Wellesley
Mass
D. Zianeli
Kodak
Leo van Vagt
Bergoli
Gillette Razor
Washington St
Boston
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Lincoln
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Rusan
Labor Weekly
the Voice OF Labor
Labor
Voice OF Labor
Labor Movement For Common Section
North California
Chicago
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