Railroads Overcharged for Locomotive Repairs Under Cummins Esch Law
Washington reports the Interstate Commerce Commission upheld a claim that railroads used private shops for repair work at costs far above in-house rates, with billions in excess costs potentially borne by the public. The New York Central case showed private shops charging over 1.7 million dollars more than railway shops for repairing 108 locomotives, while officials defended the practice amid wartime pressure.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pennsylvania
Kaldwich Locomive Works
Mie Balin
Cailroad
Antipprapreks
Vaileaai
Yivania
Willy
Tie Rallied
Hun Ieee
Weetninil Linn Pie Balwin Company
Chain McChord
Commission
Baldwin Company
New York Central Railroad
Commixion
S Inilar
Suupbell
New York Central
Mexicans Labor Move Ties to Carranza Revolt, U.S. View
In Passaic and Newark reports, Pan American Federation of Labor secretary Vargas links Mexican union activity to the looming revolution, noting organizers backed by two or three leaders spanned every Mexican state. In Passaic, stereotypers’ union No. 1k negotiates a $400 per week wage scale.
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Washington
Froyvenent
Canute A. Vareus
Lane Viltiey
Pan-American Federation of Labor
Aner Jain
Carrum
Vargas
Umcanizel
Republic
United States
Mexico
Carranza
Passaic
N. J
Paterson
Union No. 1K
Newark
Easter in Swiss village life and engagement tale
In a Swiss Alpine hamlet a path from Easter preparations to a young couple's engagement unfolds. Wrenell finds the Alpenrose, Jean plants a ribboned tree, and a tender balcony gesture seals their betrothal as villagers celebrate eggs, market days, and marriage duties amid mountain life.
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Switzerland
Haster
Ward
Vrenell
Mother
Buster
Jean
Kathlet
Juggs
Bubeli
Seppil
Wrenell
Father
Vrenelt
Narda
Father Loos
Tel Grapa
Lucerne
Grandmother
February Mine Death Toll Rises in United States
Washington reports 210 coal mine fatalities in February, up from 160 last year. The year 1922 shows an increase of 50 deaths, about 31 percent, according to the United States Bureau of Mines.
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Washington
United States
United States Bureau of Mines
No Going Back Says United Labor Front in Mine Strike Stand
A strong proclamation by President Gonpers of the American Federations condemns mine owners and government pressures during a coal strike. It asserts mine owners failed to negotiate in good faith, warns of hardship from strikes, and pledges the labor movement to stand with workers against exploitation and autocratic management.
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Duhle
Doctor Kuhn
Gonpers
Uite
Thor Bs
Americ Etiaenship
Uel Ris
Fine Workers of America
Heariny
Clerey
England
Two Veterans Tie Aniales and Deenstary in California
The article reflects on veterans McCarthy and others in California politics and poetry, detailing their clashes over ideology and public service. It discusses McCarthy’s belief in northern Chile and Weethhe Psi’s contrasting views, with mentions of poetry and personal histories. The piece notes the value of their efforts despite bitter tensions and emphasizes the journey’s worth.
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California State
Ralstow
McCarthy
Chile
Luis
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Palestine
Mary F. Butts
Christ the Lord
Fit-Rite Shoe Store
South Third St
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Palace Theatre
Gompers
Lubor
Ralston Paint CO
North Third St
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