World Peace Pact Urged by Harding at Yorktown Anniversary
President Harding called for a lasting US Britain friendship during a Yorktown ceremony marking Cornwallis surrender. Four cabinet members attended with diplomatic guests as he urged essential cooperation for civilization and warned against future war between the two nations.
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Federal troops ready to run railroads strike crisis
Washington October 18 indications grew that the administration plans to take over railroads and operate trains with U S troops if a railroad strike occurs Attorney General Daugherty said the transportation law must be read with related statutes and court decisions He noted the possibility of enforcement actions and the need to protect all parties while prioritizing those who rely on the railroad system
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Priest Killer Trial Opens Defense in Alabama
In Birmingham on October 21 Reverend Edwin Stephenson, charged with murder in the death of Catholic Father James Coyle, testified in his own defense. He claimed his daughter Ruth, wed to Pedro Gussman, had been taken from him by the church, and he shot when the priest appeared to reach for a pistol after calling Coyle a "dirty dog."
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J A Holliday Banker Dies In Indianapolis
John A Holday banker and founder of the Indianapolis News died of heart disease at his home in Indianapolis At the time of his death he was president of the board of directors of Union Trust company He was a Civil War veteran and seventy five years old He edited the News for many years though not active in publishing recently He was widely known for his charity work
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U S Men to Quit Germany After Treaty Ratifications
Washington says American troops will start moving out of Germany as soon as the German treaty ratifications are exchanged. The redeployment will be gradual and orderly, beginning within about two weeks and continuing at a normal but slow pace.
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Geremany
Home brewers anger over brewing ban handwritten notes flood in
Washington reports Americans resent the home brewing ban with the enforcement bureau flooded by letters from bartenders nationwide. Commissioner Hayner says no further restrictions will be issued despite abusive sarcastic and defiant messages.
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Tar and Feather Illinoisans
Turner, alleged chicken thief, was tarred and feathered by a Shelby County mob near Trow Bridge after residents warned him to leave. He was captured in the Neaga area and transported to the Little Wabash River bottom where tar and feathers were applied. no gang members wore masks.
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Power of Labor Board Denied by Pennsylvania Railroad
The Pennsylvania Railroad rejects a United States railroad labor board ruling asserting legal authority over shop craft worker elections. General counsel G B Hiserman told a packed hearing the board lacks jurisdiction and that the carrier will seek court interpretation, signaling a likely legal fight over board powers and management autonomy.
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Harding for More Teachers
President Harding spoke at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg on October 20, warning of an educational crisis from teacher shortages and facilities. He urged higher pay for teachers to attract qualified professionals and improve national education. The visit included Dr. J. A. Chandler’s installation as president and an honorary degree for Harding after his Yorktown address.
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Cost of living drops 18.1 percent since July 1920
Washington reports living costs show an 18.1 percent decline from July to September 1920 based on Bureau of Labor Statistics figures. The 1920 September cost of living remains 77.3 percent above the 1913 average, signaling a notable shift in consumer expenses over the period.
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Four Women Die As Car Is Hit by Train Near Baldwin
In Baldwin Maine on October 21 a carload of four women returning from a shopping trip to Portland was struck by a passenger train. The crash left four dead and several injured as rain blurred the windshield, with weather believed to have caused the accident.
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Federal Bank Chief Says Business Has Turned The Corner
Chicago October 29 Governor of the Federal Reserve Board W P G Harding writes in System magazine that actual prosperity was never as great as it seemed and that the present time demands constructive, hard working options. He notes prices will be unpredictable, but believes industries slowly revive as distribution aligns with production and consumer demand.
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Bank of North Dakota faces injunction hearing in Jamestown
North Dakota officials and a bonding company must appear in State district court on November 8 to show cause why a temporary injunction blocking deposits into the state owned Bank of North Dakota should not be made permanent. Judge Coffey granted the injunction on petition by taxpaying residents. Gov. Frazier was served as a defendant. The order declares the bank insolvent and bars interference by those connected with the bank.
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Capron
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Lynn J. Frazier
Senate Ratifies Peace Treaty With Germany
Washington October 19 the senate voted 68 to 20 to ratify the treaty of peace with Germany. Eighteen Democrats and two Republicans Borah of Idaho and La Follette of Wisconsin opposed ratification. Immediately afterward treaties of peace with Austria and Hungary were ratified.
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Railroads and Labor Unions Faced with Federal Wage Order
United States Rail Labor Board issues an ultimatum citing violations of federal statutes and threatens to curb wage disputes. Carriers and union leaders must appear in Chicago for hearings on October 26 1921 with a stay of actions to preserve current conditions.
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Board broadened powers in union strike hearings
The board, citing broad statutory authority, may compel union chiefs and railroad executives to appear at an executive session. The proceedings aim to triangulate claims from both sides as two recent conferences shape the summons and potential contempt under federal law.
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Princess Kin, Mother of Boy Emperor, Dies in China
In Peking on October 3, Princess Kin mother of the boy emperor Henen-tung, died by her own hand after a quarrel between Princess Chin and the empress dowager. Reports say the empress dowager wished the boy to marry Princess Chun, while Kin favored another match for the monarch.
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Workingmen's Carelessness In Steel Mills Cited
Analysis suggests only about 5 percent of accidents at United States Steel plants were machinery related. The remainder stemmed from band labor and the report argues half of these could have been prevented with greater worker care. The study examines 100 incidents and highlights preventable risks.
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