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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1921
Page
2
The Railroad Labor Board ordered abrogation of national railroad agreements effective July 1 1921 and urged conferences between carriers and employees to decide rules and working conditions. It issued sixteen principles affirming service, discipline, union rights, and equal treatment while opposing mandatory union membership.
Washington report notes the Emergency Tariff bill passes the House 269 to 112 with two present. Nine Republicans oppose while fifteen Democrats support. defections smaller than in the previous session.
Vienna lawmakers pass a constitutional measure making the mere presence of a former king in Austria a felony. The rule carries a punishment of one to five years in rigorous imprisonment. The Pan-German and Social Democratic votes backed the measure after long debate. The National Assembly is expected to approve it.
In Washington Senator Knox revised his war end resolution to fit President Harding’s views. The measure becomes a declaratory statement ending the war while preserving armistice and Versailles rights, signaling executive prerogative limits. Secretary Hughes seeks allied assent on American rights from World War participation.
Reports from Albany note labor leader Gompers opposing an industrial autocracy. Berne denies Swiss mediation talks with Germany and the Allies. In Constantinople skirmishes occur as American relief stations face danger. Stockholm declares an independent Turkestan republic. President Harding refuses amnesty for wartime espionage act prisoners until peace is declared. Ways and Means advances a tariff and foreign exchange bill.
London reports that the general strike order by the National Union of Railway Men and the National Federation of Transport Workers was cancelled. Miners remain on strike while the Triple Alliance dissolves as leaders disagree over terms and wage pool plans.
Senate Republican whip Senator Curtis told President Harding there would be more than enough votes to ratify the Colombian treaty before the debate. Senator Watson of Georgia alleged oil interests back the move during the discussion.
Berlin reports the Bavarian Einwohnerwehr is 320000 strong with 240000 rifles 2780 machine guns 44 field guns and 34 mine throwers. The force is stated to be over 200000 stronger than the entire German army permitted by the peace treaty and has 1000 more machine guns.
Washington announces twelve brigadier generals elevated to major general on presidential approval urged by Secretary Weeks. The promotions fill existing gaps as Omar Bundy is removed from the list, with Edwards and others named to advance to senior command in the postwar army. George Bell Jr. fills Liggett’s vacancy.
Mellon signals Congress a broad sales levy is unnecessary while the progressive income tax remains the backbone of the tax system. Separate notes cover wool tariff rates and ICC jurisdiction on intrastate rail fares. Nominations to ambassadors for Britain and France move to the Senate. A funnel cloud near Melissa, Texas threatens the town. A 102 year old priest dies in Manitoba. Berlin urges mobilizing German production after Harding’s message.
A passenger line opens Saturday between Swedesboro and Camden with stops nearby. Lights are added to Verga Improvement Association stations. Pitman forms a Woman's Club led by Julia H Elevan. Roebling workers vote on standard vs daylight saving time. Hammonton designates Clean-up Week May 1 6. Jitney and bus fees set. Central Baptist Church reports 20 baptisms.
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