Labor leaders push Duncan for labor secretary post
Organized labor urged President elect Harding to appoint James Duncan of Quincy as secretary of labor, calling for a real spokesman of the workers. The telegram, signed by AFL leaders and railroad brotherhoods, requests a recognized representative of organized labor for the cabinet post. A conference adopted the resolution supporting Duncan but avoided naming a specific candidate. In San Francisco, longshoremen demanded a 10 percent wage cut.
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Harding
James Duncan
Quincy
Massachusetts
American Federation of Labor
Nacional
Railroad Brotherhoods
Duncan
EnTombed Miner Leaves Note on Wall Indicating Location
The third miner killed in the Centralia CoalCompany Mine No 5 explosion was recovered tonight. He had written a note on a box directing rescuers to his location and then walled himself in a tunnel, living several hours after the blast.
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Dee Wi
Centralia Coal Company
Union Pacific Cuts Anticipated Amid Five Day Week Rejection
A fresh cut in Union Pacific forces is expected within days or by early next week. Bulletins warn of losses, with trio A W Woodruff J W Anderson and Master Mechanic Highley discussing a least harmful path with Omaha chiefs. Unions rejected the five day week, shifting impact to Cheyenne shopmen despite some locals voting yes.
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Union Pacific
A. W. Woodruff
J. W. Anderson
Highleyman
Omaha
Major changes to coal regulation bill in committee
The committee on manufactures sent the coal regulation bill to the senate with unanimous recommendation for passage. Provisions for federal control during emergencies and excess profits taxes were struck out, while publicity on mining methods and profits was kept. The committee added provisions for the FTC to publish extortionate profit cases and report them, and to compile data on sale control with the geological survey producing full production and stock reports.
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Ashington
Calder
Senate
Committee On Manufacturies
Federal Trade Commission
Congress
Commission
Geological Survey
Harding to answer critics with action not words
In St Augustine Florida on February 24 President-Elect Harding said he would not reply to cabinet criticism with words but through the actions of his coming administration. He noted cabinet selections remain open to change and invitations remain provisional as he proceeds.
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T. Augustind
Fla
Harding
Wyoming Weekend Weather Outlook
FrIday will be generally fair across Wyoming with cooler air spreading into the northeast on Friday. Saturday follows similar conditions with light cooling and continued dry skies for most parts of the state.
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Wyoming
Cigarette Prohibition Advances in Utah Legislature
Utah lawmakers vote 33 to 18 to prohibit cigarette sales and advertising in state publications. bill now goes to the governor. In Washington a sundry civil bill amendment to issue anti smoke orders in government buildings draws little support as lawmakers debate fire protection measures.
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Galt Lake
Utah
Senate
Washington
Ireb
United States Vetoes Yap Mandate in League Note
Secretary Colby declares US rights to a voice in disposing of former German possessions and rejects Japan's Yap mandate. He asks the League Council to reopen the issue, stating the United States cannot be bound by December Geneva decisions without proper settlement and US assent.
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Germany
Colby
League of Nations Council
State Department
United States
Japan
Pacific
Yap
Geneva
Italian Ambassador Seeks U S Debt Funding Talk
Washington reports Rolandi Ricci the new Italian ambassador has authorization to discuss funding Italy's 1.5319 billion dollar debt. Secretary Houston says allied debts may be funded as long term obligations, at the discretion of the Harding administration. Geddes has not met treasury officials since returning home. France may send a financial commission but no negotiations are planned.
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Washington
Rolandi Ricci
Houston
United States
Italy
Harding
Auckland Geddes
Treasury
France
Kousson
Congress
Greeks Refuse to Accept Recall of Constantine Threatening War
London dispatch reports a new crisis as Serres treaty may favor Turks over Greeks in Thrace and Smyrna. The inter allied commission to assess population ratios will hold Greek and Turkish separate talks to decide on terms. Greek premier reportedly opposes revising Smyrna and Thrace provisions and refuses inter allied investigation.
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Associated Press
Near East
Serres
Inter-Allied Commission
Thrace
Smyrna
Supreme Council
Hoover accepts cabinet post as secretary of commerce
Herbert Hoover told President Elect Harding by telephone that he accepted the cabinet offer to serve as secretary of commerce. He will continue directing European relief policy and outlined a program for reconstruction and enlargement of the department while remaining responsible for relief work.
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York
Herbert Hoover
Harding
George Barr Baker
Hoover
Baker
Panama asks U S to avert Central American bloodshed
Panama appeals to Washington to use its good offices to prevent bloodshed in Central America amid alleged Costa Rican troop incursions into Panama. The report notes U S involvement and invokes diplomacy to avert conflict.
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Washington
Ashington
United States
Central America
Jack Pickford Recovering After Pneumonia Crisis
Los Angeles February 24 motion picture actor Jack Pickford ill with bronchial pneumonia at his home has passed the crisis and physicians say he is now recovering noted the report tonight from his doctors
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Los Angeles
Jack Pickford
President Harding to Take Oath on Washington Bible
Washington February 24 President Harding plans to take the oath on March 4 and press his lips to the Bible used at George Washingtons first inauguration.
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Washington
Hlect Harding
George Washington
Italy protests 25 percent reparations share demand
A parliamentary committee note to Foreign Minister Count Sforza states Italy is discontent with the ten percent share in German reparations. It argues Italy deserved at least 25 percent, noting England receives 22 percent despite not being invaded and suffering similar losses. The note cites public opinion and Parliament opposing the current split and freight and exchange gains for England.
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OMB
Associated Press
Italy
Parliamentary Committee On Foreign Affairs and Finance
England
Blood and threats flare as Collins cowboys hunt Vermilya lookalike
In Collins Colorado on February 24, about 100 cowboys from Wyoming and Livermore prepare for violence against Colorado Agricultural College students led by George Vermilya known as Mustang Jack. Extra police and college troops guard streets as clashes loom amid hazing tensions and a muttered improvised war mood.
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Colo
Wyoming
Livermore
Colorado
Colorado Agricultural College
George Vermilya
Montana
Agricultural College
Vermilya
the Agricultural College
Funeral With Uncontrollable Laughter For Doll Of Fame
The funeral of Horge WU, known for Let George Do It, was marked by loud laughter and shouts rather than solemnity. Organized by the Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce, it aimed to boost interest in the 1921 chamber program and the March 16 sewer bond election, and drew attendees among mourners.
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Doll
George
Er of Commerce
Chamber
Casper
Warre DP
Holmes
Chamber of Commerce
Laramie
Otto Gramm
Stanley Edwards
University City
The
Elks’ Home
T. Blake Kennedy
A. A. Underwood
Cheyenne
Herpieida Club
Rotarians
Liana
Policies Before Patronage Tied to Incoming Administration
Sapert Daughtery said policies would take precedence over patronage as the incoming administration sets its course. He cited April 4 as the probable date for an extra congressional session and indicated Senate work could be suspended for recesses until the next session. He did not know when Harding’s peace program would reach Congress.
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Congress
Daughtery
Senate
Daugherty
Kennedy delivers eulogy for George U. Doit at funeral
The eulogy by T. Blake Kennedy for George U. Doit cites biblical and moral themes. Kennedy speaks of burdens and criticism while reflecting on life and shared humanity, with the address ending mid sentence in the clipping.
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T. Blake Kennedy
George U. Doit
Blake Kennedy
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