Makes Stand for the Recognition of Unions
In Washington the first public discussion of the president's labor conference drew fire from organized labor. Samuel Gompers urged definite recognition of trade unions for representation and warned against compulsory labor. Frank Morrison criticized anti-union rhetoric and called for workers to have a direct voice in conditions. Both leaders urged voluntary, non compulsory reforms and organization of workers to enable mediation and better relations with employers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commission
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Frank Morrison
Federation
Gompers
Morrison
America
Noncommittal widow travels from Harrisburg to New York
In Harrisburg on December 29 Mrs. William Grey Vermilye departed for New York without commenting on her plans. R Baines, son-in-law, stated she was formerly married to B I Zindel, divorced in 1894, then wed Dr. Vermilye in 1895 in Hoboken. She had been visiting Harrisburg for months while he served in government work and left for New York with unclear future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
William Grey Vermilye
New York
R. Baines
Vermilye
B. I. Zindel
Chicago
Hoboken
N. J
Brooklyn
Newberry Peles Demurrer to Michigan Indictment
Grand Rapids Mich Dec 29 Twenty five objections to the allocations of the indictments against Truden HH Newberry United States senator from Michigan and 124 others charged with frauds in the senator s election were raised in district court. Requests for the dismissal of the charges are to be argued January 2. Perjural demurrer contends on behalf of each defendant that the charges in the indictments are not sufficient in law and that none of the defendants is bound to answer the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Mich
Truden HH
Newberry
United States
Michigan
Te Peroral Denurrer
City Council Votes Sewer Assessments Two Installments
The council passed an ordinance requiring sewer district assessments be paid in two installments. Affected by protests, the damage claim to property by contractors was referred to the streets and alleys committee. The Elks lodge sought sidewalk and excavation permissions, and canal maintenance plans were discussed with no action. A committee was formed to discuss water stock with Twin Falls Canal Co. An economic note referenced hoped tariff relaxation and foreign market entry, plus a university paper on China diplomacy.
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Ity Council
M. M. Murtaugh
Seventh Avenue
Blue Lakes Boulevard
Seventh Avenue Eart
Elks’ Lodge
Shoshone
Second Ave
Berg
Highth Avenue
Eldridge
Minnick
Davies
Twin Falls Canal Company
Mock Convention Drafts State Constitution In Cleveland
The National Municipal League mock state constitutional convention defeated a proposal for appointing a state administrative manager. Proposals for woman suffrage and a 74 member one house legislature were carried. Delegates from civic groups and associations convened with plans to finalize the articles at a Wednesday closing session. Initiatives for taxation, referendum, and proportional representation were adopted tentatively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
National Municipal League
States
National, Association of Civic Secretaries
American Political Science Association
The
American Historical Association
League
Nebraska
Roundly denounces reds and urges deportations
Congressman Albert Johnson of Seattle told a Jewish Chatauqua audience in Baltimore that the United States must cleanse itself of aliens showing unfriendly feeling toward the government. He cited four soldiers murdered by reds, predicted 6000 or more such citizens would be corraled and deported, and urged immigration law revisions to exclude harmful entrants. He called on the group to educate aliens before they are swayed by dangerous influences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
United States
Congress
Albert Johnson
Seattle
Wash
Chatauqua
House of Representatives
Johnson
Chatanqua
March tax receipts to be available for current use
Secretary Glass announced a new series of tax certificates dated January 2 and maturing December 15, 1920, forecasting that a large portion of March tax payments would fund current use. He noted treasury certificates outstanding declined by 236.7 million dollars in the month ending December 24, and that provisions cover more than half of the remaining 1.88 billion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Deco
Glass
Treasury
Foreign investments discussed by Harvard professor in Chicago
The Associated Press report from Chicago notes discussions at the American Economic Association meeting. Professor F W Taussig of Harvard outlined postwar conditions, Germany’s war debt and reparations, and Germany’s export potential. He argued Germany could remit only by merchandise and noted England’s interest in expanding trade into foreign markets, possibly including Germany.
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Associated Press
Chicago
American’ “Economic Association
F. .W. Tausaig
Harvard University
Germany
England
Ten Japanese to enter aerial derby around world
Ten Japanese entrants will compete in the aerial derby around the world with a prize of 100000 dollars. The Aero club of America received confirmation from a committee touring 32 countries to prepare for the event. Prominent Japanese officials praised the derby as a step toward world peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Aero Club of America
Aerial League of America
Louis TD. Beaumont
Charles J. Glidden
Hen Hillman
Tokio
Pekin
The
Aero Club
Marquis Okuma
Imperial Aviation Society
Viscount K .Kaneko
Baron Y. Sakatani
Aviation Society
I. Inouye
Japanese Aviation Service
Breeding Reserve Planned in Snake River Valley
Idaho Game Breeders association surveys the Snake River valley to establish a large breeding reserve. A lease on the Bickell ranch below Buhl will anchor work extending along the valley within canyon walls to Shoshone Falls. A mass meeting in Twin Falls aims to rally citizens and outline plans for deer, antelope, coyotes, foxes, skunks, and wild birds conservation as a potential tourist magnet.
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Snake River Valley
Idaho Game Breeders’ Association
Bickell Ranch
Buhl
Canyon
Shoshone Falls
A. B. Hurst
The
Idaho Association
National Organization For the Propagation of Wild Life
Twin Falls
Asher
Be “Wilson
Andv
Elks
Idaho Game Breeders Association
A B.hulit
Elks-lodge
N. E. A. To Meet in Salt Lake City in July
The National Education Association will hold its 1920 annual convention in Salt Lake City from July 4 to 10. Public instruction centers from all parts of the United States are expected to attend, announced by George N Childs, gate superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Utah
The
National ‘Education: Association
George
N. Childs
United States
Childs
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Main. Ave
Muruiugh
Europe
Russia
Henry ‘Co, Adams
University of Michigan
Adams
China
Forwingn
D. W. Updegraff
Idaho
Chamber of Commerce
Executive Board
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