[Telegram] 1917 May 8, New York, NY [to] Mr. Edwin Markham

[Telegram] 1917 May 8, New York, NY [to] Mr. Edwin Markham

First American Conference for Democracy and Terms of Peace

People’s Council of America for Democracy and Peace

Socialism.

Lochner, Louis Paul, 1887-1975

Telegram sent to Markham informing him about the First American Conference for Democracy and Terms of Peace. Topics to be discussed at conference include: taxation, foreign alliances, free speech and more.

Balch, Emily Greene, 1867-1961

Edwin Markham Archive, Horrmann Library

5/8/1917

Wagner College, Staten Island, NY

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Received at 1554 Richmond Terrace
West New Brighton, S.I., N.Y.
B5 NY AD
SD New York NY 7
May 8, 1917
Mr Edwin Markham
West New Brighton NY
Strong group representing labor socialism peace religion politics plans first American onference for democracy and terms of New York May thirtieth basis of invitation to be acceptance in principle of following speedy and universal peace no indemnities no annexations no foreign alliances international organization after the war statement of terms by our government opposition to conscription democratization of diplomacy defense of free speech and press opposition to lowering industrial standards heavy taxation of war industries and incomes may we use your name on call for conference please reply wire collect room nine hundred 70 fifth ave New York.
Emily Balch,
Joseph Cannon, Morris Hillquit, Judah Magnes
Louis P Lochner, Secretary.
9am

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