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October 18, 1921
Grand Forks Herald
Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota
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American Legion's national convention in Kansas City set for Oct. 31-Nov. 2 will not be disrupted by threatened railroad strike on Oct. 30, per Commander Emery; Okmulgee post to run own train if needed. (Reports from Oct. 17.)
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CONVENTION OF LEGION NOT TO BE HANDICAPPED
Threatening Railroad Strike Will Not Interfere With Plans
Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 17.—Commander John G. Emery of the American Legion in a long distance conversation with A. E. Hutchings of Kansas City late today stated that the national convention of the Legion scheduled to be held here Oct. 31, Nov. 1 and 2, would take place even though the general railroad strike call should go into effect Oct. 30.
Commander Emery counselled those in charge of convention arrangements against further messages urging that the strike be delayed a week so as not to interfere with the convention. Such a message was sent today by local committee. He said:
Appeal Not Dignified.
"Such an appeal is not dignified and the American Legion does not have to get down on its knees and supplicate the organizations in order to have its convention. The speakers scheduled to speak will be there and the delegates will be there. The American Legion will see that they are there."
May Operate Own Train.
Okmulgee, Okla., Oct. 17.—In event of a nation-wide railroad strike, the Okmulgee post of the American Legion will operate its own train over the St. Louis and San Francisco lines to the Legion national convention at Kansas City, according to plans announced today by Fenton Wood, past post commander, in charge of arrangements.
Threatening Railroad Strike Will Not Interfere With Plans
Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 17.—Commander John G. Emery of the American Legion in a long distance conversation with A. E. Hutchings of Kansas City late today stated that the national convention of the Legion scheduled to be held here Oct. 31, Nov. 1 and 2, would take place even though the general railroad strike call should go into effect Oct. 30.
Commander Emery counselled those in charge of convention arrangements against further messages urging that the strike be delayed a week so as not to interfere with the convention. Such a message was sent today by local committee. He said:
Appeal Not Dignified.
"Such an appeal is not dignified and the American Legion does not have to get down on its knees and supplicate the organizations in order to have its convention. The speakers scheduled to speak will be there and the delegates will be there. The American Legion will see that they are there."
May Operate Own Train.
Okmulgee, Okla., Oct. 17.—In event of a nation-wide railroad strike, the Okmulgee post of the American Legion will operate its own train over the St. Louis and San Francisco lines to the Legion national convention at Kansas City, according to plans announced today by Fenton Wood, past post commander, in charge of arrangements.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
American Legion Convention
Railroad Strike
Kansas City
Okmulgee Post
Convention Plans
What entities or persons were involved?
John G. Emery
A. E. Hutchings
Fenton Wood
Where did it happen?
Kansas City, Mo.; Okmulgee, Okla.
Story Details
Key Persons
John G. Emery
A. E. Hutchings
Fenton Wood
Location
Kansas City, Mo.; Okmulgee, Okla.
Event Date
Oct. 17; Oct. 31, Nov. 1 And 2
Story Details
Commander John G. Emery states that the American Legion national convention in Kansas City will proceed on Oct. 31, Nov. 1 and 2 despite a potential railroad strike on Oct. 30, rejecting appeals to delay the strike. The Okmulgee post plans to operate its own train to attend.