Autocracy Outdone in Berwind Coal Mines Abuses Exposed
A mayoral committee report on Berwind-White Company mines in Somerset and Cambria counties Pennsylvania details harsh labor conditions. It accuses E J Berwind of controlling interborough coal supply policy allowing unfair sourcing and profits. It cites barefoot hungry families, armed guards, and jaillike camps. The report urges government seizure of the coal fields.
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New York
Ezar
Hylan
Berwind
Somerset
Cambria Counties
Pennsylvania
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
E. J. Berwind
Berwind-White Company
Engines Need Repair at Lehigh Valley Coxton
A. G. Pack reports to Pittston officials from Washington that on November 8 18 and 16 inspection of 35 locomotives found 82 percent with defects violating law and 24 engines withheld from service due to the act. He notes limited office force prevents a detailed locomotive by locomotive report.
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Pittston
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Coxton
A. G. Pack
Washington
Stock dividends rise amid defense of profits and tax rulings
The article notes a wave of stock dividends as firms shield surpluses from potential legislative action. It cites the 5-to-4 Supreme Court ruling that stock dividends are not income, aiding privileged groups led by Gulf Oil and the Mellon family. It also critiques excess profits tax repeal and ship subsidy rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Congress
Supreme Court
Gulf Oil Company
Mellon Family of
Pittsburgh
Secretary of the Treasury
Mellon
Printers Justified in Striking Say Minnesota Commission
After a year and a half of hearings on the 44 hour work week dispute involving St Paul and Minneapolis Typographical Unions the Minnesota State Industrial Commission finds the unions justified in seeking a 44 hour week based on national agreements. The report urges enforcement by an impartial agency and notes the need for legislative action to prevent further industrial disruption.
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Minneapolis
Minn
St. Paul
State Industrial Commission of
Minnesota
State Commission
James Fullerton
Local No. 20
Presanien's Union of
Kansas
Commission
United States
International Joint Conference Council
Joint Council
De‘clares
Opposition to proposed constitutional amendment on non tax bonds stalls in House
Debates center on ending non tax exempt bonds as President argues they swell public debt by diverting wealth into tax exempt instruments. Treasury Secretary Mellon backs the plan while Congressman Garner taunts the case to win over five lawyers. Proponents claim state bonds would surge in value by 10 to 14 percent, affecting over 11 billion dollars in bonds held by banks insurers and corporations.
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Washington
Congress
House
Secretary of the Treasury
Mellon
Garner
Texas
Dividends Fail as Great Northern Faces Lockout
Minneapolis report notes Great Northern stockholders receive no dividends while lockout of shopmen prompts demand that workers be recalled to keep service and dividends flowing.
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Minneapolis
Great Northern Railroad
Railroad Fault Blamed for Cincinnati Wreck
Washington reports defective Pennsylvania railroad equipment caused a November 7 wreck near Cincinnati. One death and 61 injuries among passengers and employees. Inspectors fault air brake defects and unperformed repairs despite foreman signoff. criticize operating officials for unsafe speeds and timetable adjustments.
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Washington
Pennsylvania Railroad
Cincinnati
Interstate Commerce Commission
Supreme Court overturns child labor ruling sparks senate hearings
The article recalls the court's child labor decision as Taft notes. Senate judiciary committee will hold hearings on a proposed constitutional amendment to legalize child labor prohibition. The piece accuses the ruling of legalistic jugglery and argues the court overstepped its powers.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Senate Judiciary Committee
Taft
Veuxie Bank
Fenno
Wallace
Congress
Supreme Court
Came
Evans
Gore
U. S
Apples Wasted in Washington Debate on Apple Shipments
Senator Jones of Washington warned that 6000 carloads of apples could be dumped into the Columbia River due to railroad car shortages. He argued growers receive insufficient cars and accused the system of inefficiency. Senator Stanley urged a national fruit investigation amid proposed mispricing and cross continental sales.
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Jones
Washington
Columbia River
Stanley
Senator Jones
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Berwind-White Coal Company
Berwind-White
Dargue
Curmare Store
High Street
Minnesota State Industrial Commission
State Bureau
High Court
South 3Rd St
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