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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1923

Page

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World News Summary of Wages and Debates Across Nations

Wide range of items from labor wage hikes for shipboard officers in Washington to fiscal year figures showing treasury receipts and deficits. Notes land openings for veterans, immigration facility visits, and debates on tax reform. Includes drownings in False River, court rulings on Prohibition, and Dempsey’s boxing title defense. Reports also cover WWI era refugees, a directorate, and international incidents from Europe to Peru and Belgium.

Pope condemns sabotage and Harding seeks Turkish share

Edward W. Pickard reports President Harding defending immigration limits and urging lawfulness, while Franco-German talks ease Ruhr tensions. The article details Vatican protests against Ruhr sabotage, Krupp workers pact with French troops, and Ambassador Grew demanding a share of 5 million Turkish gold pounds. It notes Ismet Pasha's stance, Lausanne diplomacy, and ongoing reparations negotiations.

Ruhr Krupp Altenassen Workers’ Council Herr von Bulow Krupp Works Great Britain France Lord Curzon Germany de St. Aulaire Baron Moncheur Belgium London Baldwin Pope Pius Gasparri Munich Cellor Cuneo Lausanne Joseph C. Grew United States Constantinople Alr Grew America Ismet Pasha Angora Ismet Haa

President Harding Aims to Abolish Twelve Hour Day

Tacoma July 6 President Harding released correspondence with American Iron and Steel Institute leaders on eliminating the twelve hour day in the steel industry. Directors including John A. Topping and Severn H. W. Ker expressed strong sentiment for change, noting efforts may proceed without disrupting operations once surplus labor is available.

Tacoma Wash Fng Henderson Alash Harding American Tron & Steel Institute America India Iron and Steel Institute Hilbert H. Gary Gary John A. Topping W. A. Rogers W. H. Donner W. J B.A.B. Clark James A. Farrell Ge Grace Willis L. King James A. Biden L. B. Black Severn HW Ker J. A. Campbell A. C. Dinkey Charles M. Schwab American Iron and Steel Institute

Fourth of July Death Toll Placed at Thirty eight

Washington reports a nationwide toll from fireworks and accidents on Independence Day. Deaths total 38 across states including Ohio New York Illinois Minnesota Pennsylvania Michigan Louisiana Alabama California Utah and Washington. About 104 people were injured nationwide.

Hall Indeof Tts Governor Smith American Society London James Beck New York Washington For Wafe Sane Ohio New York City Illinois Minnesota Pennsylvania Michigan Louisiana Alabama California Utah

Russia Adopts Constitution Mirroring U S Model

Moscow July 6 The new federal constitution of Russia, unanimously approved by the all Russian central executive committee, mirrors the United States framework. It omits guarantees for freedom of speech and of the press, echoing future U S amendments not yet present in the text.

Moscow Russia Central Executive Committee United States America Rusela

Five Killed in Freight Train Wreck Near Fairdale

Five unidentified Black men died and six others plus two white men were injured when a Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul freight train loaded with livestock and wheat wrecked near Fairdale Illinois. The dead and injured were part of migrant labor groups riding the road.

Fairdale Milwaukee & St. Paul

Britain Sets New Step Toward Disarmament

A British official announces a fresh move toward disarmament policy. The statement, attributed to a senior secretary of state, outlines aims and next steps to advance international security efforts amid ongoing negotiations.

Great ‘Britain Bingland the of Darby Nae Addreas Hare

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