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August 31, 1934
Voice Of Action
Seattle, King County, Washington
What is this article about?
International Labor Defense launches drive from Seattle to defend workers charged with criminal syndicalism in Portland and Kelso, sending appeals and resolutions to working class organizations to counter the frame-ups and promote unity.
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ILD SENDING APPEALS
SEATTLE, Aug. 29—Launching a broad drive in defense of the workers charged with criminal syndicalism in Portland and Kelso the International Labor Defense is sending out appeals to all working class organizations for their aid in smashing these frame-ups.
The International Labor Defense points out that the very existence of militant working class organizations is threatened by these cases and that only working class unity can defend them.
Printed resolutions addressed to Lotus Langley, District Attorney, Portland, Oregon, are being mailed out to all organizations with the request that these be adopted and sent in promptly to the bosses' officials in Portland.
The ILD states that this is only one step and urges that all organizations support the proposals which will be more fully outlined as soon as the Portland indictments are returned.
SEATTLE, Aug. 29—Launching a broad drive in defense of the workers charged with criminal syndicalism in Portland and Kelso the International Labor Defense is sending out appeals to all working class organizations for their aid in smashing these frame-ups.
The International Labor Defense points out that the very existence of militant working class organizations is threatened by these cases and that only working class unity can defend them.
Printed resolutions addressed to Lotus Langley, District Attorney, Portland, Oregon, are being mailed out to all organizations with the request that these be adopted and sent in promptly to the bosses' officials in Portland.
The ILD states that this is only one step and urges that all organizations support the proposals which will be more fully outlined as soon as the Portland indictments are returned.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Labor Defense
Criminal Syndicalism
Frame Ups
Working Class Unity
Portland Indictments
Kelso Charges
What entities or persons were involved?
International Labor Defense
Lotus Langley
Where did it happen?
Seattle, Portland, Kelso, Portland, Oregon
Story Details
Key Persons
International Labor Defense
Lotus Langley
Location
Seattle, Portland, Kelso, Portland, Oregon
Event Date
Aug. 29
Story Details
The International Labor Defense initiates a campaign sending appeals to working class organizations to defend workers accused of criminal syndicalism in Portland and Kelso, emphasizing unity against threats to militant groups, and mails resolutions to District Attorney Lotus Langley for adoption.