Labor leaders urge cabinet pick from organized labor
U S labor chiefs in Washington called on President-elect Harding to appoint a labor secretary who is a real spokesman for workers. They endorsed Duncan of Quincy Mass as a suitable candidate and urged the nominee be a recognized representative of organized labor who has lived with and counseled workers. The telegram, signed by Gompers and labor leaders, seeks broader access to labor aims and plans a nationwide campaign against the open shop.
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Bill Aimed at Organized Labor Indefinitely Postponed
Indianapolis faced a Senate bill that would sue unincorporated groups for damages, not individual members, a measure seen as aimed at organized labor. Rep Smith of hinges halted it on third reading, credited as a strike against unions. Employers backed the bill, warning unions would face liability for damages during strikes or riots. Miners, unions, and craft federations warned nationwide offices would move if enacted.
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American troops praised by Swiss officer in Bern conference
In Berne on the Rhine occupation, Col Schalpbach of the Swiss army at a Swiss officers conference lauded the American forces. He cited their efficiency, discipline, and fitness, noting they appeared as the most ready army in the world. Colnderegger, chief of the Swiss general staff, accompanied him.
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Paralyzed after murder charge shock hits Philadelphia man
New York Feb 25 John McMonagle of Philadelphia was arraigned on a murder charge after believing a wounded woman was alive. He collapsed as his face went paralyzed from the shock. Arrested Feb 18 on felonious assault for shooting Dorothy Seltzer, he later learned she died Sunday. He was held without bail in New York.
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Patronage discussed during Bryson visit in Washington
Washington reports important Republican patronage decisions in Indiana to be settled during John G. Bryson of Ferre Haute's stay. He will confer with Senator Harry S. New and plans to consult Senator James B. Watson, who met with Harry M. Daugherty, the future attorney general in the Harding cabinet.
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Mexicans Plan General Railroad Strike For Tonight
A general strike on Mexican railroads is scheduled to begin at midnight, according to a message from American Consul Robertson at Nuevo Laredo received by the department of commerce. The message notes the strike is expected to be of short duration.
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High School Night Planned by Revival Church Group
The Revival church hosts a high school night with songs and yells as main features. Students from The Revival High School will meet at 6 45 at the high school, march through Main Street, and end at the church where red and blue school colors decorate the venue.
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Indiana Utilities Win Rate Increases From PSC
The Indiana Public Service Commission granted rate increases to four utilities. Interstate Public Service Co. gets higher natural gas rates at Newcastle. Indiana Power Co. of Edwardsport raises electricity charges to other utilities. Brazil Gas Co. hearings order gas rate hikes. Citizens Telephone Co. of Columbus raises telephone rates at Grammar.
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Bloomington Doped To Win Sectional Basketball Meet
Bloomington Indiana February 25 local fans expect Bloomington high school to win the district meet March 4 and 5 with Lyons and Smithville as the only real threats. Other district teams include Spencer Freedom Ellettsville Stinesville Marco Scotland Bloomfield Linton Switz City. Bloomington recently beat Rochester Bedford Orleans Franklin Shortridge and Manual and aims to win the final state meet. The Daily Citizen urges Linton officials to train a strong team for next year. Lyons is viewed as the county’s best bet to challenge Bloomington if stage fright is avoided.
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Weather Report Predicts Cloudy Nights With Rain Snow
The forecast notes cloudy conditions tonight and Saturday with likely rain or snow in the extreme north. Temperatures are expected to rise across the period, shaping unsettled winter weather.
Californians weigh commutation for 17 year old Norris
Special to the Daily Citizen reports a clemency debate as William Henry Norris alias Arthur C. Davis faces execution for shooting Redding marshal John Rieves on January 9. Public opinion shifts toward mercy, especially in Redding, where editors say about 90 percent favor commuting the sentence.
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Fourth Suspect Held In $1.6 Million Mail Holdup
Toledo officials say post office inspectors arrested fourth suspect Charles Schultz in connection with a mail truck robbery that netted about 1.6 million dollars. Joe Urbaytis Frank Culbert remain jailed with bail raised to 100000 each. Schultz to be arraigned on conspiracy and loot charges.
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U S Demands Equal Voice in German Territory Settle
Washington reports that Secretary Bainbridge Colby delivered an ultimatum to the League of Nations demanding the United States have an equal voice in disposing all former German colonies and property overseas. The note asserts U S rights over German possessions in Africa the Pacific islands and seized cables citing bipartisan support and frustration with Allied greed.
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Proiminent Farmer Named County Highway Superintendent
At Bloomfield a meeting of the board of county commissioners appointed David O. Squires of Stafford township as county highway superintendent to fill the unexpired term of William Edington, who died suddenly a week ago. Squires, a Republican and lifelong Stafford resident, is praised as a capable, progressive farmer with prior township trustee experience in road construction and repair. The Daily Citizen expects a square deal for all sections in county road work.
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Miners Wounded in Petersburg Mine Blast
Four Atlas coal mine workers north of Petersburg Indiana were badly burned when dynamite and powder exploded at the shaft bottom on Wednesday night. Loren Akins 28, Lawrence Dedman 23, Ray Moler 22, and George Huntley 24 were hurled 75 feet as flames rose 50 feet. A rescue party evacuated them to Petersburg for treatment.
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Hoover accepts cabinet post of commerce in Harding plan
New York February 25 Herbert Hoover telephoned Senator Harding to say he had accepted the cabinet post of secretary of commerce George Bary Baker Iris assistant announced last night President elect Harding said he would proceed warily about definite commitments and keep free to change selections to the last minute Hoover eight of ten tentative choices still subject to cancellation if last minute reasons justify it Clover attached cautions to Hoover entry and a formal statement awaits deliberation
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Salvation Army group to enter leper colony in Java
A seven member Salvation Army unit including six women and one man left New York for San Francisco to sail March 4 for the Dutch East Indies. The effort aims to spend seven years in the Java leper colony, with two found from England two from Holland two from Sweden and one from Norway.
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Wilson Will Not Ride With Harding To Capitol
President Wilson will not ride to the Capitol with President-elect Harding on March 4. Secretary Tumulty noted dispatches from Florida claiming otherwise and said Wilson will ride up with the president-elect, as is customary, with only minor changes to the inaugural program approved by the White House.
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What Is Literature by the New York Post remark
A New York Post critique notes the intelligentsia claim America lacks literature while praising its output of notable cheeky books, suggesting confidence in domestic literary production despite grand claims abroad.
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Colored Gent in Woodpile disrupts Bergdoll inquiry
In a sharp mockingly titled note the Pittsburg Dispatch reports a heavy parliamentary lift blocked the Bergdoll investigation path, signaling heightened impediments and signaling political pressure around the inquiry. The piece frames the event as a destabilizing yet pointed obstacle.
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Last Word in Refined Cruelty Presses Viaggoing Rule
The Chicago Tribune notes Viaggoing becoming compulsory in Vetrograd as part of a broader crackdown. The piece mocks the idea with a quip about the Spanish Ja quisition, highlighting the era's sweeping mandates and foreign policy oddities.
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