Chamber Divided On Sales Tax Debate Continues
The Chamber of Commerce split over a sales tax, with a referendum ordered after confusion at the convention. A tariff policy was referred to a tariff committee, and the group urged a hands off approach to business while defending free competition. New directors include William T. Hincks and C. H. Remington.
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Shipping Tie-up May 1 Predicted in Trade War
The article reports ongoing wage and working condition negotiations between ship owners and union leaders led by Chairman Benson. The union rejects the President’s arbitration plan, threatens a May 1 shipping tie-up, and declares support for the President while demanding fair terms. The Shipping Board insists on protecting merchant marine interests and notes actions to ensure national transport security.
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Booze Seizure Stopped by Court In Saloon Crisis
Police testified to a raid on illegal liquor sales leading to 4,269 arrests as court actions halted a pursuit of violators. LEN Enright argued officers seized 7 million dollars worth of contraband and liquor remaining subject to forfeiture, with suspicions of forged federal permits and other irregularities in the crackdown.
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