General strike in Britain threatens parliament and order
May 6 reports show women taking active roles in the strike amid transport paralysis. Prime Minister Baldwin labels the strike a challenge to parliament and warns of anarchy unless orders are halted and negotiations resume. Troops and special constables discussed to maintain essential services.
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London
Stabley Baldwin
British Gazette
British Isles
H of Commons
Commons
William Joyneson-Hicks
Home Secretary
William
House of Commons
Labor
Crisis over strikes and negotiations in London turmoil
Reports from London describe leaders urging renewed talks while warning of countrywide damage. Trades Union Congress notes insist on industrial dispute framing and a government move first. Later in Shepherds Bush a tram broke down under police guard and a riot erupted with injuries and women involved.
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Transpcrion
Councils of Labor
Baldwin
Henderson
Arthur Henderson
Ramsay Macdonald
Labor
Wfp Thestorian
J. H. Thomas
National Union of Railway Men
Council of the Trades Union Congress
Trades Union Congress
London
Shepherds Bush
Meeting of Women's Civic League at Handley Library
The Civic League will hold a meeting at Handley Library on Friday May 7 at 4 pm. Full attendance requested with business of importance to be transacted.
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Meeting OF Women’s Civic League
Ee Civic League
Handley Library
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