Senate seeks seasonal coal rates amid industry clash
Washington June 20. The Frelinghuysen seasonal freight rate bill would let the ICC set varying coal rates by season to boost summer coal buying and storage. President Harding favors lower coal costs, while railroads doubt the price impact. A companion stabilization bill faces strong opposition from coal operators and merchants who warn of federal overreach and constitutional faults. The National Coal Association argues the measures threaten private industry, raise costs, and invite broader regulatory intrusion.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Interstate Commerce Commission
Harding
House
Frelinghuysen
Commerce and Interior Departments
National Coal Association
Desperate Assault Ends in Double Tragedy at Falmouth Home
Carry A. Jones, 26, dead from a shotgun blast in Rushville Indiana. His sister Gertrude Jones, 22, in critical condition after he shot her then killed himself. Wykoff, the sister’s companion, reportedly fled the scene. Miss Jones worked as assistant cashier at the Falmouth bank. Coroner W E Barnum investigates.
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Rushville
Ind
A. Jones
Falmouth
Rush County
Gertrude
Jones
Russell Wykoff
Wykoff
Miss Jones
Mary Jones
W. E. Barnum
Bill Criticized as Counter to Policy of Less Government
The statement argues the bill clashes with the nation's policy of reducing government intervention in business and notes its popularity appeal to the public. It emphasizes the conflict between proposed regulation and the preferred approach to economic liberty.
Plane crash kills two in Hudson River near Troy
On June 20 a large passenger flying boat carrying war hero aviator Don Campbell of Albany and Robert Smith of Troy plunged into the Hudson River below the Federal dam. Mechanic Schuyler Machaire of Albany was injured. Campbell led the Hudson Valley Air Line.
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Troy
N. Y
Don Campbell
Albany
Robert Smith
Schuyler Machaire
Hudson River
Federal Dam
Campbell
Hudson Valley Air Line Corporation
Postal Reclassification Bill Passes House Vote
The House of Representatives passed the postal reclassification bill aimed at reclassifying postal employees and salary scales. The measure moves forward after a June 20 vote in Washington.
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Washington
House of Representatives
AFL Leaders Open Tough Convention as Lewis Plans Bid
Denver June 20 John L Lewis announced his candidacy for president of the American Federation of Labor fueling expectations of a contest with Samuel Gompers. The convention opened amid debates over the Irish question railroad program and relations with European unions as factions brace for decisive votes.
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John L. Lewis
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
Colo
United Mine Workers of America
Lewis
Gompers
Mine Workers
International Federation of Trade Unions
Labor European Movement
United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Jointers
Carpenters Union
Building Trades
Machinists’ Union
Executive Council
Frank Morrison
Cattle Slaughter Declines Hit U S Meat Supply
Chicago June 20 The U S cattle per 100 persons is one third lower than 1900 the sheep flock reduced nearly two thirds and hogs down 41 percent says farm expert Herbert Myrick. He warns the meat supply per person is about half former levels amid rising imports and falling producer prices.
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Chicago
United States
Herbert Myrick
Myrick
America
Australia
Revelations of Uplifter Plots to Aid Uprising in U S
New York report by the Lusk committee details alleged plans by educators ministers and radicals to oppose World War I and rally working men for Soviet style action. Individuals named include Jane Addams Lillian Ward and Roger Baldwin with ties to socialist and pacifist causes.
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New York
United States
Congress
Lillian Ward
Henry Street
Jane Addams
Hull House
Chicago
David Starr Jordan
Leland Stanford University of California
Robert la Follett
Claude Kitchin
Luck Committee
Europe
Lotis P. Lochner
Mme. Schwimmer
Germany
Ford Peace Party
Roger Baldwin
National Civil Liberties Bureau
70 Fifth Averiue
Insanity Rising From World War Struggle Warns Doctor
Dr J M Lee of Rochester NY warned at the American Institute of Homeopathy convention in Washington that insanity is increasing due to the war and its after effects. He cited strenuous living, poor recreation, and constant worry as factors, with farmers singled out as especially susceptible to mental strain.
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Washington
J. M. Lee
Rochester
N. Y
American Institute of Homeopathy
Dry goods boxes hide bonded whisky shipment
About fifty cases of bonded whisky in quarts were found inside eight large dry goods boxes on a Pennsylvania line express train near Terre Haute. Federal prohibition officers will take charge. boxes were moved to the express office under guard. Consigned to St Louis from Pittsburgh, no other contents appeared.
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Terre Haute
American Express Company
Pennsylvania
Davis
St. Louis
Pittsburg
June record shows coal industry in four states weakens again
In mid June the coal sector across Ohio Indiana Kentucky and West Virginia shows dull demand and reduced output. Prices range from 2 to 3.50 a ton with preparations for seasonal freight rates hindering purchases. West Virginia coal remains steady but smokeless trade falters as demand wanes.
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Elkins
W. Va
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
West Virginia
Mand
Interstate Commerce Commission
Tidewater
Western
Markes
Weather Outlook With Clouds and Possible Thunder Showers
Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with likely local thunder showers in the southern portion. Temperature remains nearly steady.
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South Portion
Lynching of Herbert Quarles in South Carolina
Herbert Quarles, a Black man, was lynched in McCormack after being accused of attacking a white woman. Citizens captured him, identified him by the victim, and forced him to climb a tree where he was fatally shot.
Senate committee backs veterans bonus adjustment measure
A Senate committee voted to report favorably on the veterans adjustment of soldiers bonus bill, signaling approval for the compensation measure. The action moves the proposal toward floor consideration and potential enactment.
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Washington
Senate Committee
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Big Bill” Haywood
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