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August 1, 1933
The Daily Worker
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
What is this article about?
In New York, a delegation of jobless Finnish seamen demands relief from the Finnish Consul, who refuses despite receiving funds, claiming he's broke. They plan a demonstration on August 12 at Whitehall and South Streets.
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Consul Refuses Aid To Jobless Seamen
NEW YORK. - Relief demands for jobless Finnish seamen in New York port were made yesterday to the Finnish Consul at 144 Battery Place by a delegation of seven led by the Waterfront Unemployed Council. The demands were refused by the Consul who, though he receives funds for the purpose, claimed he could not give relief because he "was broke."
The delegation, which included representatives from the Finnish Federation and the Marine Workers Industrial Union, stated that a demonstration of unemployed marine workers would be held Saturday, August 12 at Whitehall and South Streets, at 11 a.m. to demand relief.
NEW YORK. - Relief demands for jobless Finnish seamen in New York port were made yesterday to the Finnish Consul at 144 Battery Place by a delegation of seven led by the Waterfront Unemployed Council. The demands were refused by the Consul who, though he receives funds for the purpose, claimed he could not give relief because he "was broke."
The delegation, which included representatives from the Finnish Federation and the Marine Workers Industrial Union, stated that a demonstration of unemployed marine workers would be held Saturday, August 12 at Whitehall and South Streets, at 11 a.m. to demand relief.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Jobless Seamen
Finnish Consul
Relief Demands
Unemployed Demonstration
Labor Protest
What entities or persons were involved?
Finnish Consul
Waterfront Unemployed Council
Finnish Federation
Marine Workers Industrial Union
Where did it happen?
New York Port, 144 Battery Place; Demonstration At Whitehall And South Streets
Story Details
Key Persons
Finnish Consul
Waterfront Unemployed Council
Finnish Federation
Marine Workers Industrial Union
Location
New York Port, 144 Battery Place; Demonstration At Whitehall And South Streets
Event Date
Yesterday; Saturday, August 12
Story Details
Delegation demands relief for jobless Finnish seamen from Consul, who refuses; plan demonstration to demand aid.