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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1922
Page
3
Ford Motor Co faced a coal price dispute amid threats of plant shutdowns and wage concerns. Pittsburgh and Detroit interests tied to coal brokers and rail links, including L and N and DT and T, fuel the conflict. Ford warned that coal shortages and rising costs could force widespread industry halts.
President Harding told advisers he would use any granted authority to operate railroads and coal properties only if a severe industrial crisis emerges. Congress debates emergency powers as strikes continue and plans for a broader strike-law program unfold.
Senate debates government action on coal mines and distribution amid coal and rail strikes. Borah bill substitution, talks of a five member commission, and a federal distribution agency dominate. Hoover warns of acute anthracite shortage and urges substitutes for winter.
Grand Island Nebraska 25 With the cooperation and approval of the labor group the Non-partisan league of Nebraska in convention here today adopted the balance of power plan and endorsed a complete ticket for the November elections R B Howell republican was given the league s endorsement for election as United States senator and Charles W Bryan democrat was favored as the league s choice for governor The league endorsed three republicans seven democrats three progressives and one non political candidate Resolutions adopted by the convention expressed 100 per cent sympathy for the striking railway employees and favored government ownership and operation of railroads and mines to put an end forever to the present chaotic conditions of industry
The House quickly struck down a resolution by Rep. Tinkham demanding Volstead resign his judiciary committee seat over alleged aid from the Anti Saloon League in Minnesota. Rep. Mann moved to lay the resolution on the table and the House approved amid laughter.
Representative Dyer led a vote to expunge the resolution from the Congressional Record, 141 to 3, with Cullen Carew and Tinkham opposing. Tinkham issued a statement accusing the Anti-Saloon League of influencing legislation and questioning Volstead’s chairmanship amid league funding. He warned the public would decide if private groups may spend money to sway lawmakers before votes.
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