MAY REOPEN SHIP WAGE NEGOTIATIONS TO AVERT TIE-UP
Washington May The Shipping Board and ship owners may reopen wage talks with merine workers to avert a potential U S shipping tie up. Chairman Benson said a conference of all parties could be held here tomorrow as wage cuts faced unanimous rejection by workers and President Harding referred the dispute to Secretaries Davis and Hoover for conciliation efforts.
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Shipping Board
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Harding
Davis
Hoover
Pressmen Accept 12 Percent Wage Cut in New York
A twelve per cent cut for cylinder and job pressmen, press assistants, and printer’s helpers in New York was approved by a union arbitration committee and employers. The reduction, retroactive to April 1, reflects living-cost declines and is part of a semi-annual readjustment agreement.
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New York
Steel Cuts Wages About Twenty Percent Across U S Steel
New York May 2 Elbert H Gary chairman of United States Steel announces a about twenty percent wage reduction for day labor effective May 18 with equitable adjustments to salaries. Estimated 250000 to 175000 workers affected. Gary says no practicable basis for a full 12 hour day abolition. Price cuts on products okayed earlier.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
Elbert H. Gary
Gary
Steel Corporation
Ciimes
Body of Mrs Rankine Found in New York Harbor
The rich New York widow Mrs Annett K Rankine, who vanished on April 1, was found near the South Brooklyn shore. Nurse Miss Spink and chauffeur Frank Clating identified the body. Doctors say no signs of violence. three rings missing may link to the disappearance. Rankine was widow of William Birch Rankine, founder of Niagara Malls Powder Co.
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A. K. Rankine
New York
Annett K. Rankine
New York Harbor
Brooklyn
Miss Spinnk
Fay
Congress Shows Trend for Disarmament Plan
Washington report notes a rising sentiment in Congress toward international disarmament. The piece cites pressure to advance the Naval Appropriation bill, with Mondell urging vote timing to avoid provoking President Harding, and hints at further discussion on disarmament in the near term.
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Congress
Mark Sullivan
Washington
Harding
House
City Hall seeks 300000 short term notes for relief
Bridgeport officials push a 300000 short term note issue for charitable relief while Hartford advices doubt the move. The finance committee reportedly weighs debt limits amid nearby bond and sewer obligations, with the attorney general warning of five percent debt cap implications.
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Bridgeport
Hartford
Gxastern Construction Company
Qweary
Jaives
Bank President Commits Death by Own Gunshot
Be May 3. Short $40.00 in his accmims, adding to William J. Tuttle diss state banking commission and Taseah Kaighn, president of the Moores Jawn trust company, committed death by own action with a shotgun early today near his home. His body found outside his barn. alleged shortage noted by bank examiner and trust company officials. Directors said they made good the shortage and called no meeting last night.
Daylight Saving Time Crime Bill Sent To Judiciary Committee
Hartford news reports a proposed daylight saving measure aimed at criminalizing clock tampering across public and private sectors. The debate notes frustration with clock changes and calls for state standard time enforcement, with opposition claiming governing time is impractical for individuals and businesses.
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Judiciary Committee
Legislature Hears Bill Placing Tax on Women
Hartford May 16 The General Assembly received from the finance committee a tax change narrowing the personal tax law to include every person aged 21 to 60 as liable for the tax eliminating a prior distinction. An auto bill was tabled amid a debate over negligent operation by another using a vehicle with implied consent.
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Hartford
General Assembly
Brew1
Stillman Resigns as National City Bank President
Stillman resigns as president of National City Bank after board initial rejection then resubmission. Charles E. Mitchell named successor while remaining head of National City Company. Announced Swenson as chairman and other executives named to the board. Referee Gleason resumes hearings tomorrow in New York, with secret testimony and eight letters at issue.
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New York
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Th National City Bank
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Potter Stillman
Stilman
Fu Wren
Daniel T. Gleason
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Hls
Wiff
Swenson
Ohn A. Garver
Percy A. Rochfeller
Alto Fleeten
Gleason
New York County Bar Association
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Hoover urges action to curb German trade inroads
Secretary Hoover told the House Ways and Means Committee that congressional steps are needed to halt German foreign trade encroachment on American business. He supported a shift to an American valuation standard for imports to address tariff losses and cited Germany’s indirect subsidies to its industries as affecting U S producers.
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Washington
Hoover
House
Germany Reparation Offer In Latest Allied Talks
London reports a new German offer to the Reparations commission via Berlin. Details remain unclear but suspected to align with Paris decisions. The Allied Supreme Council debated time limits and invited U S representation while drafting the ultimatum and bonds plan.
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Reparations Commission
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Allied Supreme Council
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Pariz
Bergdoll Hearing Claims Ansell Denies Baker Aid
Proceedings in Washington reveal jurist Ansell denying ever visiting Baker on Bergdoll’s behalf while the Bergdoll escape investigation intensifies. The judge advocate general and a former New Jersey judge dispute roles as the Philadelphia draft deserter’s case unfolds.
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Jersey
Baker
Bergdoll
Hughes Note May Trigger German Cabinet Collapse
Berlin May 3 The American note rejecting German proposals for reparations likely sinks the Fehrenbach cabinet. Predicted collapse. Foreign Minister Simons reportedly resigns, possible successor Hert Sehitl minister of justice. Social Democrats may insist on filling both chancellor and foreign minister posts, raising doubt over a new government. Ambassador option considered. more details on page two.
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Guar Bauer
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Fenrenkech
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Ipon
Senate passes emergency immigration bill amid sharp debate
The Senate approved an emergency immigration bill by a party line vote of 52 to 1, seeking to fix admission rules for a limited period. Key figures Johnson and Williams defended the measure, while opponents warned of opening the doors to hundreds of thousands and undermining policy.
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California
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Williams
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Mir
Secatur Reed
Bemoerst
M Sovri
Weather Talk and Forecast Patch From 1923 Report
A weather story notes how people discuss conditions more than any other topic. Forecasts describe rain across the mid Atlantic and New England regions with temperatures from multiple stations including Boston New Haven and Atlanta. The piece also references copyright and weather warnings displayed along the Atlantic coast and notes dated meteorological remarks from Bridgeport and other locales.
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