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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Resolutions. In the days of Samuel Gompers, a routine resolution of A. F. of L. conventions was one demanding recognition of Soviet Russia. But no such resolution came forward last year or last week. When hypervigilant Los Angeles police arrested two alleged Reds at the convention's door, the delegates scoffed at police and prisoners alike...
Towards Negroes, the A. F. of L. remained unchanged, refusing again to vote Negroes an equal status with whites in U. S. unions...
...Detroit is the largest. The A. F. of L. enrolls special Negro unions...
...Detroit, William S. Brock and Edward F. Schlee, around-the-world flyers, winged their way. As they landed, crowds surged in upon them. Into Mr. Schlee's arms rushed his wife. As he was pushed through the crowds on his way to City Hall, congratulatory hands clapped him on the back, hundreds of people shouted at him from all directions, automobile sirens shrieked in his ears. Mayor J. S. Smith congratulated him. Then for dinner, he was rushed to a banquet given in honor of the two flyers. Called upon for a speech, Mr. Schlee rose, said: "There seems...
...Chicago Tribune appeared a minor item. Nathan F. Leopold Sr., Chicago, was married to Mrs. Daisy K. Hahn, Los Angeles...