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Newspaper
Darlington Herald
Location
Darlington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1922
Page
8
Washington reports cover a coal strike status inquiry, a May debt reduction of 51 million, and a 133000 man army bill with Muscle Shoals funding. Other items include anticipated pay raises for federal workers, Taft abroad study, Lincoln memorial dedication, and various court and political actions.
Sporting driver Jimmy Murphy of Los Angeles piloted a Miller Special to victory at Indianapolis totaling prizes of thirty five thousand dollars. The win marks a major triumph in the 500 mile race with Murphy edging rivals for the top prize.
A long review details strikes and wage cuts in U S railroads, the Labor Board rulings, and potential walkouts. It notes Wirth cabinet tensions in Germany, bankers panel in Paris led by J Pierpont Morgan, and Lloyd George hinting at reparations concessions. Also covered are Ireland’s tense politics, Bottomley’s prison conviction, and Memorial Day ceremonies.
The article argues farming in Canada has become a profession requiring training and scientific methods. It notes land shortages prompt crop rotation, soil preservation, and educated farmers. City dwellers can also become successful farmers by studying modern practices and applying expert knowledge from Dominion research. For more details contact M. J. Johnstone in Indianapolis.
Unofficial but authoritative reports say ten government actions are planned to end the coal miners strike. An expected decisive turn is not anticipated before mid June or early July when coal shortages may bite. Secretary Hoover aims to prevent consumer hardship if possible. A conference with coal producers reportedly involved about 500 pits.
Senator McCumber’s bill for a soldier bonus gains senate finance committee approval by 9 to 4 and he plans a favorable report to the Senate soon. Democrats back immediate consideration while Republicans resist stalling tariff talks. The bill mirrors the House version, with Smoot pushing an insurance substitute as debate predictably long.
A federal grand jury in Washington hears the first in a government series of war fraud cases about surplus lumber disposal contracts. United States Attorney Peyton Gordon presents the matter as Attorney General Daugherty pledges secrecy about investigations and case names. Senator Caraway and others renew their sharp criticism of the attorney general amid cabinet connectivity controversy.
A suave stranger offers an easy method to learn instruments in three months. He claims quick proficiency on piccolo saxophone clarinet or ukulele, provoking a tenant to fear the five musicians already in the house and the need to move.
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