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June 14, 1922
The Cody Enterprise And The Park County Enterprise
Cody, Park County, Wyoming
What is this article about?
John H. Walker, president of the Illinois State Federation of Labor, proposes official cooperation with the American Legion to relieve World War sick, wounded, and dependents. Legion Commander MacNider responds positively; the matter is under consideration. Brief bio of Walker included.
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PLANS RELIEF OF AFFLICTED
President Illinois Federation of Labor Proposes Arrangement in Co-operation With Legion.
John H. Walker, president for the last eight years of the Illinois State Federation of Labor, has proposed an official arrangement between organized labor and the American Legion for the relief of the sick and wounded of the World war and their dependents.
Commander MacNider of the Legion has responded to this heartily and the matter is under consideration.
Walker started work in the Illinois mines before he was ten years old and at eleven was a member of the Knights of Labor. At some time or other he has served in practically every subordinate office in the miners' organizations of Illinois.
President Illinois Federation of Labor Proposes Arrangement in Co-operation With Legion.
John H. Walker, president for the last eight years of the Illinois State Federation of Labor, has proposed an official arrangement between organized labor and the American Legion for the relief of the sick and wounded of the World war and their dependents.
Commander MacNider of the Legion has responded to this heartily and the matter is under consideration.
Walker started work in the Illinois mines before he was ten years old and at eleven was a member of the Knights of Labor. At some time or other he has served in practically every subordinate office in the miners' organizations of Illinois.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Recovery
What keywords are associated?
Labor Relief
American Legion
World War Veterans
John H. Walker
Miners Organization
What entities or persons were involved?
John H. Walker
Commander Macnider
Where did it happen?
Illinois
Story Details
Key Persons
John H. Walker
Commander Macnider
Location
Illinois
Story Details
John H. Walker proposes an arrangement between organized labor and the American Legion for relief of World War sick, wounded, and dependents; Commander MacNider responds positively. Includes brief biography of Walker from child miner to labor leader.