Haugen Measure Faces Likely Defeat
A cryptic snippet suggests the Haugen measure is doomed to fail. The brief item notes political setback rumors and signals stiff opposition from key groups. No further context or dates are provided.
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1926
Page
2
A cryptic snippet suggests the Haugen measure is doomed to fail. The brief item notes political setback rumors and signals stiff opposition from key groups. No further context or dates are provided.
A federal grand jury in 1920s Washington indicted Larry M. Daugherty former attorney general Thomas W. Miller former alien property custodian John T. King former Republican committeeman and others for conspiring to defraud the government in the American Metal company deal. They allegedly shared 801000 in Liberty bonds and a 40000 check, with the conspiracy dating from 1921 and continuing into office transitions.
The State Department released memoranda about British aid to stamp illicit rum traffic between the United States and Great Britain. General Lincoln C. Andrews will attend a May 22 conference to discuss strengthening measures to curb smuggling. The British government plans to grant U S coast guard cutters to the Bahamas and enforce flag changes to curb swap Transfers and registry controls.
The Joint Congregational Postal Committee has reached an agreement to restore the one cent postcard rate. The move aims to revive postcard usage and align postal pricing with historic levels, signaling a return to affordable mail for everyday correspondence.
Chicago journeymen plasterers walked out to press for higher pay and a five day week. They seek a 2.0 percent daily wage increase and a new basic daily rate of $14. The stoppage aims to push city employers to grant the wage and schedule change.
The house has passed a senate bill to provide for retirement eroq and navy nurses who have years sandrenched the age.
Cass Gilbert has been elected president of the National Academy of Design, succeeding Erwin H. Blashfield. Gilbert designed the Woolworth Building and major New York structures, state capitols of Minnesota, West Virginia and Arkansas, the public buildings of Detroit and St. Louis, and notable university pins.
Washington dispatch reports Amar fen Federation and labor unions rally in solidarity with British strikers. Government and unions coordinate actions, with broadcasts and international sympathy fueling a global response.钢
The House endorsed a five year army air corps plan with 76 million dollars for new airframes and related gear. The package aims to field 1728 airplanes for regular units and 871 for National Guard and organized reserve divisions. A separate resolution urged labor neutrality in any future war, including conflict with major powers.
Robbers attempted to enter the Feople's State bank vault and took only $10 when frightened by the alarm. They initially fled with a larger sum but escaped with a tiny amount as the security system activated.
Los Angeles contractor Cat Paul G. Ma honey was convicted of manslaughter in the New Year grandstand collapse at the Paandeng rage tournament and sent to San Quentin for one to ten years.
Five coal miners died and four injured in a gas explosion at the Pattavita South Vonn colliery. The blast occurred in the mine, killing Five Ilnera miners and leaving four injured, with details stating the immediate aftermath and casualties.
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