Convinced that no accommodation with the leadership of the Knights of Labor was possible, the heads of the five labor organizations which issued the call for the April 1886 conference issued a new call for a convention to be held December 8, 1886 in Columbus, Ohio in order to construct " an American federation of alliance of all national and international trade unions.

Convinced by this that rather than risk an evening battle in confined waters, the British were planning to wait for the following day, Brueys rescinded his earlier order to sail.

Convinced that Girodias and Warhol were conspiring to steal her work, Solanas purchased a gun in the spring of 1968.

Convinced that within as soon as ten years strategic bombardment would become a threat to the United States and make the Air Service the nation's first line of defense instead of the Navy, he began to set out to prove that aircraft were capable of sinking ships to reinforce his position.

Convinced she had control over the game, Deena changed the pecking order from Butch to Alex, in case Matthew were to win the next immunity challenge.

Convinced by his brother-in-law, Simon Pavlov, he joined a dissatisfied Cossack group who were fleeing eastward for an independent Cossack community on the Terek River.

Convinced that he could starve and freeze West Berlin into submission, no trucks or trains were allowed entry into the city.

Convinced that white settlers were cooperating with Leschi, Stevens declared martial law over Pierce County on April 2, 1856.

Convinced Serbian nationalism and Russian Balkan ambitions were disintegrating the Empire, Austria-Hungary hoped for a limited war against Serbia and that strong German support would force Russia to keep out of the war and weaken its Balkan prestige.

Convinced they were about to die in battle, the scouts took off their uniforms and donned Crow war clothing.

Convinced that Bhutto had orchestrated the attacks with the collusion of Khan's old rival Abdul Qayyum Khan, and after one particularly narrow escape, he warned Bhutto on the floor of the National Assembly that he would trade bullet for bullet with Bhutto, after that speech Bhutto's trips to the North-West Frontier Province were heavily guarded.

Convinced of the quality of the Cosmos designs, the Air Ministry " made it be known " that they would be rather happy if the company were purchased by Bristol, which eventually took place in 1920.

Convinced that the scheme would be profitable in serving the agricultural tractor market, the two were forced to form their own company, F. Perkins Limited, on 7 June 1932, initially with four employees and based in a rented workshop.

Convinced by Don Barker, he saw it as an opportunity to pick up a Premiership level club for a knock-down price whilst they were still in the Championship.

Convinced that Virginia was quitting, with orders only to protect Minnesota and not to risk his ship unnecessarily, Greene did not pursue.

Convinced that his decision will save the EEC millions of pounds, Piers authorizes construction to begin through the tract of forest ... only to discover that Alan has already purchased it all under a false name, and now intends to charge through the nose for it.

Convinced that they can get further money out of Whittington if they play their cards right, Tommy and Tuppence prepare to shadow him, only to discover that he has closed his office and disappeared without a trace.

Convinced it's the only way out, Queen takes Abner and runs for her life, planning to move north and open a flower shop.

Convinced now that only evil could win on the antimatter Earth, Superman and Wonder Woman refrain from trying to defeat Brainiac themselves.

Convinced he was a horrible father because he couldn't help Lizzie, Phillip's mental state would only get worse.

Convinced the attendant means her harm, Michelle sprays mace in his face and, as the door is locked, she smashes the window with the telephone and speeds away.

Convinced that they had a " civilizing mission ", they envisioned Indochina's participation in a French Union of former colonies that shared the common experience of French culture.

Convinced of its medical value, Caroline had her children Amelia, Caroline and Frederick inoculated against smallpox in the same manner.

Convinced that the Prince of Condé was responsible for the uprising, the king had him come to the court and on October 31, 1560 arrested.

Convinced that Patton would lead the invasion, Rommel was caught off-guard and unable to react strongly to the Normandy invasion, as Patton's illusory FUSAG had not " yet " landed.

Convinced it was over, Noailles had implored the King to seek safety ; but Saxe reassured him that the battle was not lost.

Convinced that it had a potential leading man under contract, the studio decided to produce a version of Les Miserables as a vehicle for him.

Convinced he had seen a divine vision, he celebrated Mass, and took some of the brothers out in search of the place.

Convinced he had a hit on his hand, Brunner persuaded Freshline to let Hansa release a new version of " Another Night " with Petersen ( miming Karin Kasar's vocals ) and O-Jay to become the male part of the duo " M. C.

Convinced of Jenga's potential, Grebler had invited two cousins to form Pokonobe Associates with him in 1985 to increase distribution of Jenga.

Convinced that his ship had won the day, Jones ordered her back to Norfolk.

Convinced that Canada had become a nation on the battlefields of Europe, its Prime Minister Sir Robert Borden demanded that it have a separate seat at the conference.

Convinced by Cato's argument, the senate approved Cicero's proposal, and after the conspirators had been executed, the greater portion of Catilina's army quit the field, much as Cato had predicted.

Convinced of the more Calvinist doctrines of the Church of England, John became alarmed at the Arminian slant of King Charles I's religious policy and his increasingly autocratic rule ; he believed the King had been misled by evil councillors.

Convinced that Machel had irrevocably moved away from their orbit, the Soviets allegedly did not hesitate to sacrifice the pilot and the whole crew of their own plane.

* Documentary-Hitler's Bodyguard: Bombs and Paranoia ( 2008, Episode 7 / 13 ), ( Convinced that a failed bomb plot had roots in England, a Gestapo counterintelligence officer engineered an elaborate sting to snatch British agents .).

Convinced that its occupant, a man named Gerald Grice, had killed Roche and fed her remains to his dogs as scraps, Kovacs killed the dogs with Grice's meat cleaver and waited for his arrival.

Convinced of its medical value, the Queen had her two younger daughters, Amelia and Caroline, inoculated successfully.

Convinced he had enough evidence to proceed, in a letter to physician Hans Sloane he wrote that the affair had " almost alarmed England " and that he would soon publish his findings.

Convinced that the Spanish general in charge of the garrison wasn ’ t up to the task, Codrington, who had a clearer strategic outlook of the situation, contrived a plan of succour.

Convinced that successful participation in competition was the best way to market these cars and dissatisfied with their performance, W O — inspired by a paperweight — had a set of aluminium alloy pistons made for the DFP engine and with a tuned camshaft, took several records at Brooklands in 1913 and 1914.

" Convinced that the powerful Vandalia project had fallen through, Lord Dunmore, governor of Virginia, decided to make good his colony's western claims.