State business groups oppose extending immigration quotas to Mexico
The DIAM STATE Pages ASSOCIATION urges strong opposition to any legislation extending immigration act quotas to Mexican citizens. They warn of severe economic harm to Pacific Coast industries reliant on common labor for crops, highways, railroads, and other sectors, and stress the benefit of ready labor and broad trade relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kery
Mexico
Chamber of Commerce
Pacific Coast
Beet Sugar Production Sets 1924 Record In U S
A revised USDA report shows 1924 beet sugar output surpassing 1920 and 1921 records despite smaller beet acreage. The U S produced 814000 acres harvested with 8.69 tons per acre and 66 days of factory run, extracting 15.41 percent sugar from beets averaging 17.19 percent. Sugar beet culture is growing in importance for farmers and stockmen and should be encouraged nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Railroad Reduces Accidents Across United States
The annual report shows 931 million passengers carried, injuries 15 percent below the four year average, and only one fatality per 6.3 million transported. Employee fatalities fell as railroads pushed safety devices and safety first campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
R. H. Aishton
American Railway Association
Why Handcuff Utilities in Public Electrics Debate
Samuel Insull cites 17 largest public utility groups controlling 43.7 percent of capitalization and 48.4 percent of generating capacity. He compares this to 17 largest railways holding about half of railway capital and income, prompting questions about investment or holding company proposals in the electric industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Insull
Rail consolidations and looming electrification
The text argues against delaying public utility consolidation while citing ongoing railroad group growth and the imminent arrival of superpower and rural electrification.
American Banking Association sees solid business outlook
An optimistic report from members of the American Banking Association argues basic business conditions remain healthy with no expected major impairment to industry. The piece cites political uncertainty in Congress but asserts fundamental soundness will drive quicker economic activity and continued American prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Banking Association
Indianaplis Star
Congress
Protection for the American Farmers Debate
The piece argues for broader relief beyond tariff protection for agriculture, urging careful study of distribution costs and middlemen. It cites Dr. T. C. Atkeson of the National Grange and quotes a report noting rail transportation charges for agricultural goods at 3.49 per ton, higher for animal products, versus 2.50 for manufactured goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
T. C. Atkeson
Washington
National Grange
Freight rates and tax policy prompt calls for fair treatment
A historic letter argues freight rates on fruits and vegetables burden both farmers and consumers, urging the Interstate Commerce Commission to curb high charges. It cites tax exemption securities as a drain on tax fairness and calls for reform to prevent public extravagance and ensure equal taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Trade Administration
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Mining and Oil Promotion Hard on Public Confidence
The mining and oil sectors suffer from promoter schemes that mislead investors. After every boom, fraudulent tactics reappear, prompting laws that may hurt legitimate industry. Investors should apply the same caution to mining and oil securities as to any transaction.
Tax Increase Unpopular in California Amid Road Funds Debate
A proposed 2 cent gas tax was raised to 3 cents per gallon before testing. No public demand for the hike and evidence of road funds sufficiency were shown. Objections echoed statewide as legislators face public demand for tax cuts rather than increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Carelessness With Fire Inexcusable in Mountain Areas
The piece warns that careless behavior in the mountains causes yearly fire deaths and widespread forest loss. It urges citizens to prevent fires by not discarding smoking stubs or leaving live coals, noting fires threaten forests even away from cities and that fire season approaches again.
Endowment Drive for Page School of International Relations
A donor gives 500 toward the Walter Hines Page School at Johns Hopkins University. The note honors sons of friends killed on Allied and German sides. The nationwide appeal seeks 1,000,000 under Owen D. Young for initial endowment with headquarters in Broadway New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Hines Page
John Hopkins University
Broadway
New York
League of Nations Refuses Austria Loan
The League of Nations declines a loan request from Austria while the United States remains an alternate financial option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Nations
Austria
Uncle Sam
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