Rail wage cut scheduled as board weighs July changes
The United States Labor Board indicated a planned wage reduction for common rail labor, effective July 1, with a June 1 forecast for all railroads. Disputes filed earlier are under review, while new classifications and decisions on wage matters aim to settle widespread industry wage questions across major lines. The announcement notes ongoing hearings and potential uniform adjustments across car and line crews, pending further determinations.
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Franklin K Lane Dies After Operation in Rochester
Franklin K. Lane former secretary of the Interior died at a Rochester hospital after gallstones and appendicitis surgery on May 6. He suffered a heart attack during recovery. Lane resigned from Wilson’s cabinet and had spent winter in California before returning. His wife and brother were with him at his bedside. burial plans include Chicago.
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Wausau Senator Defies Senate Rules Forcing Delay
Madison Wis Senator Claire Bird of Wausau publicly defied senate rules by declaring he would go to jail rather than vote on a joint resolution memorializing Congress to oppose repealing excess profit laws. He asserted the constitution sets duties for legislators and that resolutions to memorialize Congress are not part of the legislature’s decision. The vote was postponed for two days pending a ruling from Lieutenant Governor George F Comings. The assembly passed a retirement fund reorganization bill and other measures as Republicans and Democrats clashed on amendments and funding. Despondent in River Tronaitgad Wisconsin, Hans Gilbert reportedly took his life in a river incident.
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White Chief Justice White Faces Critical Moment
Doctor's report states Chief Justice White has a small chance for life after a sinking spell. Attending physicians say recovery was not expected. conditions grew worse since Tuesday afternoon, with limited hope for the day and no improvement since late Tuesday night.
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Kjellander Named to Succeed Day as Enforcement Agent
Washington announces John Kjellander of Chicago will supervise federal prohibition enforcement for the central department with headquarters in Chicago. The central department covers Michigan Indiana Minnesota and Wisconsin. Kjellander succeeds F Richardson.
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Jury convicts in circuit court in grocery theft case
A circuit court jury convicts oO. M. Felin of larceny of a dry goods load valued at 3100 from Creasey Wholesale Grocery, where he worked. The sentence is deferred.
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Final Census Figures Put U S Population at 1371859 338
Washington reports final census totals for the United States and possessions. Continental United States population is 105,710,620, up 27,512 from October. Outlying possessions add 72,148,738, bringing the nation to 177,859,358 for apportionment.
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Teacher Problem And City Planning Are Big Questions
Miss Elizabeth Kelly describes the Armenia experience and outlines the teacher shortage crisis. Prof W H Sanders advocates teacher training reform while Prof 19 0 Goate discusses city planning. Wisconsin faces shortages as districts seek qualified educators amid growing civic improvement efforts.
Lloyd George warns France on Silesia and Versailles
The British prime minister defends the Versailles treaty and urges France to respect allied unity. He cites Allied support from Britain, the United States, and Italy, warns against zeroing in on Silesia by unilateral action, and calls for restraint and adherence to plebiscite results while noting the need to defend borders and maintain coalition strength.
Thompson Will Proved and Probate Granted
The will of James Thompson was proved and admitted to probate by Judge George Thompson on Tuesday afternoon. Estate valued around 150000 in personal property and 80000 in real estate, with attorney George W. Bunac named in the will. The probate registrar notes this as a rare honor, with the will allocating one third to widow Edna Gunnar Peterson Thompson, one third to Miss Gena Thompson, and the remaining third split among two mothers and three married sisters.
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Organizations to attend La Crosse Sports meeting
Representatives from member organizations are urged to attend a joint meeting with La Crosse Outdoor Sports Association officers tonight at 8 o'clock in the Chamber of Commerce. The purpose is to advance plans for the proposed July Athletic and Aquatic Festival under the association. Delegates are requested to be present without fail.
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Auto Club seeks road links by county board
The Automonie Cin of Western Wisconsin urged the state and county road and bridge committee to back a plan linking Wisconsin and Minnesota trunk roads by a state maintained road. The link would be the turnpike over the Mississippi River near the bridge. The group asked improvement of Losey boulevard from the golf club to the trunk lines 23 and 2. Two 10 ton Caterpillar tractors arrived from Milwaukee for road grading, with more equipment from Milwaukee and other locations to support county road work.
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Senate Cuts Navy Funds In Procurement Bill
Washington report says one million dollars was slashed from the naval appropriation bill on the first roll call. A 39 to 31 vote rejected the naval committee's recommendation for transportation and recruiting funding. A coalition of Republicans and Democrats opposed the increase. Leaders named include La Follette, Lenguet, and Townsend.
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Allied talks over Silesia fate stir cautious stand
Poland seeks U S support for Upper Silesia settlement, but Secretary Hughes says American reps on the supreme council and reparations body will refrain from opinions on the issue. Lloyd George warns against letting Korfanty dictate outcomes as Britain signals possible new groupings of nations. crisis looms with next week’s supreme council meeting.
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