President Harding Signals End of Railroad Labor Board
A presidential condemnation of the tri partite United States railroad labor board sparks talk that the board’s days are numbered. The piece notes labor and shipper opposition, a move toward a nonpartisan tribunal under consideration, and likely struggle with railroad brotherhoods and organized labor in Congress. Secretary Davis aligns with mediation rather than compulsory arbitration.
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Harding
Tripartite
United States Railroad Labor Board
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Uttle Hope
Labor
Davis
Little Cabinet of Washington Women Influences Policy
In Washington women in high government roles form a voluntary group dubbed the little cabinet. Meeting Fridays at the University Club, they discuss matters of public health and social hygiene, noting overlap in duties with official roles and the unofficial influence they wield in national affairs.
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Phere
Harding
Httle
Women's University Club
Larding
Washington
Valeria T. Parker
United States
University Club
Doctor Parker
United States Public Health Service
All-Year national park proposal sparks opposition in New Mexico
July 7 Senate passes Mescalero Indian reservation bill expanding lands in New Mexico to include a proposed All-Year national park. Critics warn the plan opens waters and resources to commercial use, risking the park system. The measure moves to the House Indian affairs committee after swift Senate action.
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Senate
New Mexico
Fall
Bursum
Committee On Indian Affairs
Public Lands Committee
Indian Affairs Committee
House
Congress Eyes Automobiles and Interstate Travel Taxes
Congress debates motor vehicle taxation and licensing for interstate travel. A bill by Representative Appleby imposes 40 cents per horsepower with a minimum of 85 dollars, directing funds to the federal treasury. Similar bills seek interstate cooperation and a theft act amendment with severe penalties for transporting stolen cars across state lines.
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United States
Congress
Capitol
House
Ways and Means
Appleby
New Jersey
Maine
Florida
Federal
Treasury
Senate
Interstate Commerce Committees
Pittman
Fuller
Ilinoss
Sweet
Town
Brandegeer
Connecticut
Taft’s New Grandsons Born Within 24 Hours
Chief Justice William Howard Taft became a twice grand father in one day as Seth Chase Taft and Lloyd Bowers Taft were born within 24 hours. Seth is son of Charles P. Taft II of Cincinnati and Lloyd is son of Robert A. Taft, also of Cincinnati. Both boys named for their maternal grandfathers.
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William Howard Taft
Seth Chase Taft
Charles P. Taft
Cincinnati
Lloyd Bowers Taft
Ohio City
How to Save Money How to Shop for Combs 1922
Harland H. Allen explains shopping for combs by type and quality. Sawed tooth combs offer the best structure with square tooth bases, while cut and molded varieties have wedge openings and lighter weight. Look for square bases and shaved corners to identify better grades and avoid dirt lodging.
Suggestions for buying china open stock versus sets
Buying china open stock lets you replace breaks with the same pattern and buy only a few pieces at a time, which suits small families. Avoid 172 piece sets. choose firsts or seconds carefully, and prefer simple designs like color bands or gold trims for lasting taste and harmony. China and porcelain resist staining. whiteware and stoneware differ in durability and price.
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China
Parthian Shot: A Glimpse of Gossip in Boston Circles
A Boston Transcript excerpt captures a terse exchange where a woman wonders what fellow club members truly think of her. A sour-faced companion hints at rumors and hesitation, ending with a curt farewell.
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Goodby
Boston Transcript
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Ruhr
France
Essen
Buat
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Met Rouge
Coco
T. Semmes Walmsley
John M. Parker
Havana
Brave Gotham Girl
Oressa Anderson
Rockawey Beach
Arverne
Long Island
New York
Taft
Phyllis Venadles
Canada
Mount Royal
Montreal
Harland H. Allen
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