Missouri Legion Department Fa
vors Convention in U. S.
MORERLY, Mo.. August 31 (A 3 ).
A resolution opposing the holding of
the 1927 American Legion convention
in Paris xvas adopted by the Missouri
department of the legion in conven
tion here today. The resolution
urged that the convention be held
within the United States.
The action was taken as a result
of recent demonstrations against
Americans in Paris.
BUILDERS WALK OUT.
Strike Ties Up Work on $12,000,-
000 Structure in Chicago.
CHICAGO, August 31 (A 3 ).—Work
on the $12,000,000 jewelers’ building
on Wacker drive was practically tied
up today by a strike of all union la
bor. The walkout followed a meeting
of the Building Trades Council sever
al weeks ago, in which it was agreed
that all trades working on the build
ing would strike unless raises in pay
and reduction of working hours were
given. This is the second strike on
a Chicago skyscraper in the last few
days.
Sues for SIO,OOO Damages.
Suit to recover SIO,OOO damages has
been filed by Neil O'Brien against F.
William Loetsch for alleged personal
injuries. A collision of two automobiles
at 14th and K streets, December 12
last, forms the basis of the suit.
O’Brien was a passenger In a car
which he charges Loetsch with run
ning into and causing the injuries for
which he seeks redress. Attorney C.
( H. Doherty appears for the plaintiff.
The new one-man electric cars,
which may be operated from either
' end, of the Canadian Electric Rail
ways .c: declared to be % suc9es§,
THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, I). C„ TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 1926.
50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OBSERVED
Hr * HHS mu <£s
MR. AM) MRS. WILLIAM F. DORSEY’.
