Grave Labor Crisis Grips Britain Over Coal Strike
Labor leaders claim government backs big business to cap wage gains. Miners led by Robert Smillie say higher wages would boost output by 20 million tons in months. Transport unions report 60,000 to 100,000 idle workers as shipping and rail services shrink amid fuel shortages. Unemployment rises at coal ports like Clyde New Castle Hull and Cardiff as cargoes dry up.
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Robert Smillie
Glasgow
National Transport Workers’ Federation
Executive Committee
Robert Williams
Clyde
New Castle
Hull
Cardiff
Transport Federation
Irish Railways
Dublin
Roads Private Control Of Benefit Saved Public Money
Samuel M. Felton president of the Chicago Great Western railroad told Minneapolis chamber of commerce that government return to private control in March saved the public a large sum. He warned that continued government operation would have created a larger deficit than the six months of private ownership from March 1 to Sept 1.
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Minneapolis
Samuel M.felton
Chicago Great Western Railroad
Chamber of Commerce
League Talks Finance and Minorities in Brussels
In Brussels on October 21 the League of Nations council continued discussions on minority protection and addressed issues related to administration and financing of the League.
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League Talks
Brussels
Council of the
League of Nations
Armour Indicted for Profiteering in Lamb Sales
The indictment details Armour & Co profits from New Zealand lambs sold in eight weeks to Manhattan and Bronx customers. It states an average price of 25.17 per 100 pounds and an average net profit of 6.61 per 100 pounds, with sales ranging from 18.26 to 35.00.
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Manhattan
Bronx
Armour & Co
Armour & Co comments on New York indictments over lamb sales
Armour & Co officials say the indictments overlook overall losses in their lamb business. They note profits from New Zealand lambs but stress domestic losses and argue the net effect was lower prices for consumers.
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Chicago
Armour & Co
New York
New Zealand
Deciding arrives. better class will prevail.
The statement asserts that in judging outcomes the higher quality or merit will win. It emphasizes fairness through merit over luck or status. The remark frames a belief in competitive superiority based on substance and ability.
Nothing Wrong With Silver Bow County Says Official
Tom Davis told the Liberal Culture club that political views color judgement of Silver Bow County while some speakers criticized local affairs. Charles S. Jackman and A. A. Applegate weighed in as Secretary of State C. T. Stewart, present at the meeting, declared there was nothing wrong with Silver Bow County. He warned loyal citizens can manage themselves until issues are resolved.
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Silver Bow County
Tom Davis
Liberal Culture Club
Mr. Davis
United States
Davis
Charles S. Jackman
A. A. Applegate
Pro
Econ
C. T. Stewart
Black and Tan policemen ambushed near Skibbereen
In Leap seven miles east of Skibbereen Ireland on October 21 three black and tan policemen returning to barracks were ambushed and shot wounded. They are not expected to recover.
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Skibbereen
Ireland
Leap
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