Federal Bills and Political Rumblings Cross the Nation
A round up notes: Calder proposes housing aid via a Federal Reserve bill as Senate Democrats threaten a filibuster on agricultural tariff legislation. Lloyd George disarmament stance, Wilson to participate in Harding inauguration, Nugent confirmed to the FTC, O'Ryan elevated to major general. Also: glass duty upheld, Goodyear case moves, Chicago invites Muriel MacSwiney, NYC Central loan approved, bunker coal bids canceled, express company consolidation approved, inaugural ball plan set, fraud convict sentenced, Rabbi Silverman resigns, Rumely sentenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve Board
Calder
New York
United States
Meck Kellar
Tennessee
Senate
Democrats
Borah
Lloyd George
Wilson
Harding
White House
Nugent
Idaho
Federal Trade Commission
John F. Nugent
John F. O'Ryan
New York National Guard
Board of
United States General Appraisers
Butler Brothers
Kinkead
Columbus
Frank S. Monnett
Ohio
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
City Council of
Chicago
Muriel MacSwiney
Cork
New York Central
Interstate Commerce Commission
American
Atlantic
Gulf Ports
The
Shipping Board
Interstates Commerce Commission
Adams, American, Wells Fargo & Co
Southern Express Company
American Railway Express Company
Mlect Harding
Henry Bryant
Philadelphia
Joseph Silverman
Temple Emanu-El
Fifth Avenue
Forty-third Street
Edward A. Rumely
New York Evening Mail
United States District Court
Federal
Atlanta
Nation’s Business and Trade Notes from the Era
A bill to repeal a Federal Reserve provision allowing graduated-redis count rates by Fed banks is introduced. Trading in gray goods remains quiet with Eastern spot goods at 4 cents, while some New England mills seek 6 1/2 cents. An indictment names 27 corporations and 25 individuals of the Master Plumbers’ Association for violations of the Donnelly anti-trust act. The U S exports about twice as much essential foods as it imports per the Chamber of Commerce. The Supreme Court denies Lehigh Valley railroad’s petition for reconsideration in the separation case. Ohio employers’ right to indemnify via insurance against employee accidents, and their status under the state workers’ comp act, is denied. Wage cuts around 30 percent in men’s clothing since November 1919 are announced by the Clothing Manufacturers’ Association with a new piecework schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Banks
McLaughlin
Nebraska
New England Mills
Alontinue
Master Plumbers’ Association
John McAvoy
United States
Committee On
Chamber of Commerce of
Supreme Court
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Lehigh
Delaware, Susquehanna and Schuyl- Ken
Ohio
Clothing Manufacturers’ Association
Belasco dies. wages cut. grain acreage down. and other notes
General Frederic Belasco, lessee of the Ab ENAZAR theater in San Francisco and brother of David Belasco, died of pneumonia. Interwoven Mills in Martinsburg WV announced a 20 percent wage reduction. New Jersey farmers cut grain acreage due to low prices. November anthracite coal shipments totaled 5,765,347 gross tons, down from October by 475,554. Alfred T Ringling’s will filed in Baraboo WI values estate at 1,056,548. International Paper plant at Three Rivers Quebec began producing sulphite pulp. Ponzi sent cheer to thousands from Plymouth jail. Capt John P Lee disclosed evidence of pipe manufacturers’ aggression to block minor pipe grades in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederic Belasco
San Francisco
David Belasco
Interwoven Mills
Martinsburg
W. Va
New Jersey Department of Agriculture
Alfred T. Ringling
Baraboo
Wis
International Paper Company
Three Rivers
Quebec
Charles Ponzi
Plywouth
John P. Lee
Board of
Slanguirds and Appeals
Lockwood
New York
Notable boxing and sports notes from early 1920s era highlights
Joe Stecher rests in Omaha with neuritis in the neck and arm. J Howard Shoemaker wins the Eastern amateur billiards title from Edward Reynolds. Joe Lynch becomes bantamweight world champion at Madison Square Garden, overpowering Pete Herman. William Spengler, top amateur heavyweight, leads New York police boxers into a London police and fire tournament. Cincinnati Reds president August Herrmann doubles down on Heinie Groh rumors, preferring to keep his star. Maryland tracks report 617000 in 60 days profits, and Charles High of Philadelphia is released to Columbus AAA. John D Martin re elected Southern Baseball Association president for three years. Naval Academy wrestling stays strong despite Intercollegiate Wrestling Association snub. C C Smith elected captain of Norwich University football 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Stecher
Omaha
Ari
J. Howard Shoemaker
Edward Reynolds
New York
Joe Lynch
Madison Square Garden
Pete Herman
New Orleans
Herman
William Spengler
Ammateur
Spengler
London
Fire Departments
August Herrimann
Cincinnati Reds
Heinie Groh
Herrmann
State Racing Commission
Maryland
Commission
Charles High
Philadelphia
Columbus American Association
John D. Martin
Memphis
Southern Baseball Association
Naval Academy
Intercollegiate Wrestling Association
C. C. Smith
Norwich University
Multiple World Events Stir Global Tensions and Crises
Reports from Lethbridge claim Thomas Bedssoff was hanged for murder and banditry. In Britain 30 crewmen of the airship B-34 earn naval crosses as martial law discussion grows in Ireland. Bolshevik tensions at Tiflis raise alarm while Warrow bank figures face arrest amid a $7 million deficit. Petrograd clashes leave 105 laborers dead and London papers suspend three days. Hungarian rail traffic halts from December 23 to January 4 as coal runs low and private homes across the country go without heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Bedssoff
Alberta
Lethbridge
Hamar Greenwood
House of Commons
Great Britain
Ireland
Tiflis
Thomas Farrow
Fred SK. Hart
Warrow
Facing Huge Deficit and New Burdens Warns Treasury Secretary
Secretary of the Treasury Houston told the Senate Finance Committee that the government faces deficits of 2.1 billion dollars this year and 1.5 billion next year, opposes restoring the War Finance Corporation and rejects new burdens while seeking new revenue. He warned reductions in revenue and rising interest on the national debt necessitate economy. He cautioned against promising farmers wage protections that would exacerbate price instability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Houston
Senate Finance Committee
War Finance Corporation
Germany
Treasury
Congress
McCumber
Finance Committee
Senate
Smoot
Tumulty May Head Bank In Washington Post
Washington reports it is likely Joseph P. Tumulty secretary to President Wilson will become president of the Continental Trust Company in Washington. Nathan B. Scott, chairman of the board, says a formal tender is seriously considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Washington
Joseph P. Tumulty
Continental Trust Company
National Capital
U. S
Nathan B. Scott
Tumulty
Miners' Demands Rejected As Wage Talks Break
Philadelphia coal mine operators refused to reopen the United States Anthracite Commission award and rejected workers' demands for higher wages a $6 daily minimum and an eight hour day. Mine workers stood by their original demands despite the deadlock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
United States Anthracite Commission
Kansas Court Rules Living Wage for Mill Workers
The Court of Industrial Relations in Topeka orders flour mill employers to pay a living wage to skilled workers amid reduced operation. Judge Huggins notes the ruling aims to protect labor welfare as mills run at about 60 percent capacity. The decision, written by Huggins, calls for fair treatment and steady pay to support workers and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Huggins
Court of Industrial Relations
Kansas
Ths
W. L. Huggins
Lloyd George Orders Half Cuts in Military Budgets
Premier Lloyd George as cabinet finance chair directs army and navy to halve appropriations and aims to keep total national spending around £950 million for the coming year. Brazilian ambassador in London denies rumor of a general moratorium, citing exchange decline. Kentucky tobacco growers back a cooperative marketing plan. Eastern Soil Pipe Manufacturers to disband and seek open competition. An American relief worker cites currency chaos in Poland after currency control attempts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lloyd George
Army
Navy
Brazil
Lexington
Kentucky
New York
Eastern Soil Pipe Manufacturers’Association
Poland
Eric Maywell
Warsaw
Tariff Bill Passes House In Emergency Vote
The House approved the emergency tariff measure by 196 to 86 to shield American farming by a high tariff on imported agricultural products. Debate stretched past 8:30 p.m. with 41 Democrats in support and 14 Republicans against.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
GUILTYSOF CEMENT MONOPOLY VERDICT
The government’s cement monopoly case ends with Edward Burchard and Joseph Moore found guilty in Portland Oregon. Other defendants pleaded guilty and paid fines totaling 317,500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Washington
Edward Burchard
Joseph Moore
Portland
Burchard
Moore
Soviet Condemns 2800 to Die in Sevastopol Tribunal
Berlin reports from Sebastopol Crimea the Bolshevik press lists 2 death lists for aiding General Wrangel. One list shows 1,630 names and the other 1,202 names. those condemned were executed by the revolutionary tribunal in Sevastopol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Sebastopol
Crimea
Revolutionary Tribunal
Sevastopal
Wrangel
Hsts
Fetter Couple Leave Philadelphia for Mission to Russia
Pastor William Fetler and his wife depart Philadelphia to carry the gospel to Russia. Fetler was banished to Siberia under the czar, later released but ordered to leave the country, now journeying abroad with his spouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William’Fetler
Siberia
Czar
Philadelphia
Russia
Coal Ring Gouged Public in Crisis
Washington sees startling charges of a government official led coal profiteering ring. George H. Cushing disclosed names of two officials linked to railroad and army sectors, alleging they made large profits on coal purchases. He hinted many more names would be supplied in private testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Calder Committee
Senate
George H. Cushing
American Wholesale Coal Association
Railroad Administration
Cushing
Kenyon
Senate Bill Bans Foreign Vessels Entry Without Permit
Washington news reports Senator Jones of Washington introduces a bill in the senate to require a permit from the Shipping Board for any vessel under a foreign flag to enter or clear from any U S port. The Interstate Commerce Commission approves a 26.8 million loan to the New York Central and seven subsidiaries to finance improvements. Treasury Secretary Houston opposes soldiers' bonus legislation as Finance Committee members lean toward delaying any spending. Proposals for a marine department with a cabinet member may be raised next administration, but Shipping Board has not considered the idea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shipping Board
Jones
Washington
Senate Committee On Commerce
Senate
United States
New York Central
Interstate Commerce Commission
Secretary of the Treasury
Houston
Senate Finance Committee
Department of Marine
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Union
Europe
Nation’s Business
Ance
Dorothy Gowan
J. B. Gowan
Kansas Industrial Tribunal
World News
Rainey
Fordney Saya
Henry T. Rafney
Ilinois
Ways and Means Committee
Fordney
Garrett
Longworth
Cox
Newton
Minnesota
MR. and
Mrs. Fetler
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