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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1921
Page
4
The session closed with limited debate and no chance for reconsideration. A public utilities bill moved through a tense fight, then faced veto. A blue sky bill, a new state printing law, and a cigarette license measure dominated the agenda amid battles over taxation and education funding.
Washington April 11 Special correspondence Senator Albert B Cummins chairman of the Interstate Commerce Committee will introduce a resolution for a thorough investigation of the railroad situation The probe seeks to explain why railroads with high gross earnings still earn only a fraction of one percent net on property valued at 18 8 billion 1920 revenue totaled 6 225 billion and expenses about 6 215 billion with a net income of 10 million The plan aims to find savings of about 400 million annually through stricter management wage cuts fuel and material costs and eliminating pay for work not performed The inquiry will cover labor compensation rules and defective service practices with open press access to inform the public and potential remedies.
The Chicago Board of Trade has appropriated 2500 dollars to support the Horse Association of America. The move signals grain market endorsement of horses and mules against motor displacement. The association argues motorization raises costs and reduces reliability, urging renewed horse use in urban and farm labor.
The piece recalls last hour sessions with lawmakers near the speaker's desk joking between votes and tossing items across the chamber. It notes House fatigue and reckless moments, while the Senate maintains stricter bounds before members depart for rest after months of strain.
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