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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1921

Page

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Gompers Sees Victory for Labor Ahead

Denver June 14 The AFL executive council reports the American labor movement has defended its position against antiunion employers and momentum against organized campaigns has faded. Gompers calls for closer alliance of industrial workers and farmers and vows to reach 6,000,000 members before the next snow, urging solidarity and a solid front in defense of workers' standards and rights. Delegates from across the country attend with Governor welcoming proceedings.

Denver Col Trade Union Movement In America Antiunion Empoyers Executive Council American Federation of Labor Federation Atel Montreal Russia Canada United States Samuel Gompers Department of Public Welfare Labor Department Department of Agriculture Mr. Gompers Labor Movement of American

Labor Federation Delegates Assemble at Municipal Auditorium

Sections of the United States and Canada led by President Sannel Gompers and the federation's executive council marched to the Municipal auditorium. Governor Shoup of Colorado and Mayor Batley welcomed delegates as Gompers reviewed the federation’s past year and urged stronger labor opposition to its enemies. The federation and council are addressing the carpenters' union withdrawal in the building trades department.

United States Canada Sannel Gompers Executive Council Federation Shoup Colorado Batley Gompers Organized Labor Goempere Carpenters’ Union Building Trades Department

Sims Denby recall cited in garbled speech claim

London reports Admiral William S. Sims defends his speech claims saying inaccuracies exist in published extracts sent by Secretary Denby. Sims notes he only objects to garbled reports and declines to discuss Denby’s recall.

London Denby William S. Sims Admiral Sims

Federal Judge Rules Beer Seizure In Voerster Case

Judge Faria rules a quantity of home-brew beer seized at Dr. Engelbert Voerster’s home cannot be used as evidence against the physician. The motion to suppress was denied, and the beer was deemed contraband, with return to the doctor rejected.

Harding to Visit Old Lodge Anniversary

President Harding accepted an invitation to speak at the thirty first anniversary of Saints John Lodge of Masons in New Bern New York. The lodge was addressed by George Washington on its twentieth anniversary.

Washington Harding Saints John Lodge of Masons Newbern N. Y George Washington

Labor Would Aid Wounded Soldiers

Indianapolis June 14 Organized labor backs humane treatment of war disabled per a letter from Sam Gompers AFL president received by the American Legion. He pledges unity with the League's disabled relief program and notes AFL will push for practical aid for those incapacitated by the war. Similar sentiments came from Command D Second Infantry Ohio National Guard, Chicago Food Inspectors' Union, and Svenska Hemmet of Michigan.

Indianapolis Ind Sammer Gompers American Fedration of Labor American Legion League Congress Gompers American Federation of Labor Second Infantry Ohio National Guard Food Inspectors’ Union of Chicago Svenska Hemmet Michigan

President urges 100000 young men into citizens training camps

President Herbert Hoover calls on every capable young man to attend one of the War Department run citizens military training camps this summer. He envisions a program to train at least 100000 men each year, with a small regular army augmented by citizen forces in peace and expanded in national emergencies.

Washington Herding War Department Army Corps Army of the United States Pew

Standing of the clubs in major leagues shown

The standings list National League teams including Chicago Boston Pittsburg Philadelphia Brooklyn and St Louis with various run totals and records. American League shows Chicago Detroit St Louis New York Philadelphia and others with uneven results. The text ends with a note urging patriotic citizens to support development within proper spheres.

Chicago Boston Pitttaburgh Philadelphia Brooklyn Ft. Louis New York Horitonm Louis Detroit Cleveland Washingtan

Peace Measure Passes House After Prolonged Debate

The Porter substitute for the Knox resolve cleared the House by 205 to 61, with a later roll call 306 to 41. Democrat Flood offered a disarmament amendment, defeated 24 to 112, preserving rights to future disarmament talks with Germany and allied powers. The measure moves to conference amid Senate deliberations.

Washington Porter House Representative Flood Virginia Germany Eonferopre Senate

Bonus Bill Before Senate Sparks Fight Over Costs

Senate debate centers on the McCumber veterans' adjusted compensation bill with a projected total cost not exceeding 4.396 billion dollars and no tax increase. The bill would begin payments July 1, 1922, and offers cash or deferred options, aiming to approximate laborer compensation for returning soldiers.

Washington Benator Penrose McCumber Pe Taeyer Congress The Treasury

Opinion on Taxation and Economy Limits Decrease

A brief opinion notes that reasonable economy will not lead to a tax decrease. It argues responsible fiscal policy can stabilize tax levels without cutting revenue.

Alleged Rum Runner Nabbed in Hammond Intercept

Chicago man Leonard Hi of Detroit was arrested by Hammond police on the last leg of a trip attempting to move a load of gin and whisky. He allegedly bribed officers, refused to surrender, and discarded a Wishbone when confronted.

Hammond Ind Dunes Chicago Leonard Hi Detroit

Harrison introduces reprimand review on Harvey and Sims

Washington June 14 Senator Harrison introduced a resolution asking President Harding to tell the Senate whether there is as much reason for reprimand or recall of Ambassador George W. Harvey for his Pilgrim's Day speech on May 19, 1921 as for Admiral William S. Sims for his June 7 1921 remarks.

Washington Harrison Dem Mies Harding Senate George W. Harvey Ilgrim William S. Sims

Chicago Strikers Set To Return To Work

About 20 000 workers and up to 5 000 dollars in wages will resume work under orders from Federal Judge Lanitis. The building tradesmen act through their organizations and will remain off the job until a wage dispute is resolved, with pay days not yet fixed.

Chicago Lanitis

Mayflower captain named naval aide to president

Jolie VWeehington commands the presidential yacht Mayflower as captain and naval aide to the president. He will continue to command the Mayflower in official duties and advisory capacity.

Vweehington Jolie Canmander Baisten Melmes Fielding

Gary Gary Gary Tells Students Capitalism Vital to Progress

Steel magnate Gary of United States Steel told Syracuse University students that capitalism is essential to progress and prosperity, warning Soviet system would destroy Russia’s vitality. He argued that America’s door of opportunity must stay open to both capital and labor and urged balanced regulation of capital and organized labor. He added that without capital, industries decay and workers lose chances for decent living.

Syracuse University Syracuse F. l. Gary United States Steel Corporation Russia Lfe America Gary

Measure 10 On Ballot Reemerges Deputy Committee

A political note shows Measure 10 set to be brought up again next Monday by the Nance Committee. The item appears in a local political update with emphasis on upcoming session timing and committee involvement.

New Commander John G. Emery Named in Grand Rapids

John G. Emery of Grand Rapids Michigan is chosen as new commander. Senate finance committee offered action on the soldier's bonus bill until Monday in Washington June 14.

The Evening Journal Washington, D. C Senate Finance Committee

National Commander elected by American Legion

John G. Emery of Grand Rapids Michigan was unanimously chosen National Commander by the national executive committee. He succeeds Col. Galbraith who was killed in an automobile accident here last week.

Evening Journal Indianapoilas John GC Emery Grand Rapids Michian Wie American Legion Jamery Col. Galbraith

Lowden Paction Seeks Retras On June Celebration

Residents sign resolutions after a mass meeting to back a June 25 community event, reversing plans for a June 11 Kreigerfest revival. Henry Mowry faces demanded apology published in six local papers, with no violence reported as legion posts support the revised schedule.

Cedar Rapids Lapian Henry Mowry Mowry London Legionaries Mr. Mowry Legion

Charcoal Eph's Daily Thought Fragments Mention Woman and Duck

A fragmented quotation from the Atchmead Times-Mspateh appears to mock gender insults and physical harm using rural dialect. It references telling a woman she is a chicken and taunting about bruising a goose or duck, followed by a line about eating a peanut directed at Mistah Jackson.

Charcoal Eph Mistah Jackson Atchmead Times Mspateh

Highway to Peace Message Rendered in Poetic Rhetoric

A fragmentary prose piece urges restraint and solidarity. It speaks of holding a vague Honda related path, promising not to harm others or age beyond peers, and seeks a mental peace that distances from a shared despair.

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