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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1921
Page
2
The cabinet weighs railway rate reform and wage cuts as central to national policy, while President Harding tightens oversight of soldier relief efforts. Cabinet members debate private vs government control, and officials push for swift, balanced rate reductions to avoid harming business.
The Saltwood near Hythe is among the oldest English castles with a history spanning over 1500 years. It was said to be built by Cise, son of Hengist, in 448 and rebuilt around 1100 by Henry de Essex, the king’s standard bearer, with further events tied to Becket in 1162.
The article lists dental facts across species. Rabbits have 28 teeth, as do rats and mice. Sheep and oxen share this number with humans. Frogs lack teeth on the lower jaw and toads are toothless. Sharks possess multiple rows of teeth with worn outer teeth replaced by inner rows. Pike have hinged teeth that can turn inward to grip prey firmly.
Washington reports the new Central American union pledging to oppose war with Panama if Costa Rica becomes involved over the Isthmian boundary dispute. U.S. reactions emphasize not allowing disputes to justify renewed hostilities, with American forces in Panama City and Caribbean waters. Diplomatic efforts continue as nations weigh actions and recognitions amid rumors of regional pacts and Allied queries.
New York based United States Steel Corporation pledges unanimous support to Kibert We y and his associates in The Thement Of The cmpuration. They state they are prepared to defend the sacrifices needed to maintain each American citizen's right to enter into individual contracts, without interference from others.
Samnelsy White the coal strike continues with a favorable London atmosphere for settlement. Peonter Liog George in the House of Commons was conciliatory and avoided rushing legislation that would curtail or threaten trade union privileges, warning it could provoke greater industrial trouble than the recent breaches of union rights.
A 22 year old woman from Seattle secretly boarded the United States Mail Steamship Company's Princess Matotka at Naples and was handed to immigration authorities on arrival here. She told authorities she sought to return home after failing to secure funds abroad.
National agreements defining working conditions for railroad workers were ordered abrogated effective July 1 by the Railroad Labor Board. The board urged railroads to select employee representatives for negotiations and to resolve disputes through internal conferences. It outlined sixteen principles including eight-hour day and seniority, with future rules to be issued after hearings conclude. In Tulsa Rubens painting Descent from the Cross, valued as one of the world’s top works, was recovered and prepared for return to Belgium after a long disappearance during the German invasion.
Seattle officials ruled that brandied chocolates flavored with Hauer do not fall under the Volstead Act, signaling a legal clearance for British branded confections to ease rush orders from Washington. Also noted are wage cuts at American Smelting and Refining Company affecting 15,000 workers and a South Atlantic ice movement forcing shipping lanes 180 miles south.
A fragmented report from London outlines the cancellation of railway and transport worker strikes linked to the miners dispute. Prime Minister Lloyd George, Sir Frank Hodges, and miners federation officials discuss a potential temporary settlement tied to wage boards and a national pool, while government security measures continue. A separate Dallas note reports Mexican laborers found in suspected peonage near Big Springs, with over twenty held for labor purposes awaiting grand jury action.
A tornado struck Melissa six miles north of McKinney Texas on April 1 killing five people and injuring 25 to 50. Debris fire destroyed most of the business district and east side, a school was partially buried but teachers saved many children. Rail lines and a bank survived with damage to surrounding homes and structures throughout the town.
England and Wales saw nearly 400000 marriages last year, a new record per the registrar general. The three years before the war averaged 280000 annually, with only 800000 surpassed in 1915 and 1919 as the recruiting rally boosted second-half figures.
John Wackerman aged 12 led a group of boys and girls to the White House to raise funds for a swimmin hole. They offered a ticket to a swimming affair to President Harding who reportedly contributed with a donation, then handed back the bin.
A series of blasts at the United States Fireworks plant in Randolph Massachusetts damaged several hundred houses and injured scores of people. Flames destroyed twelve buildings as firefighters from nearby towns battled the blaze. The explosions were heard up to fourteen miles away in Boston.
Fire broke out in the basement and climbed to the cupola of the old state house in Boston threatening a landmark from the Revolutionary era and jeopardizing priceless records and historic exhibits. Firefighters stopped the fire from reaching the second floor museum but water damage likely harmed many exhibits. total damage undetermined.
The FTC reports President Harding seeks legislation to curb unnecessary brokerage transactions, promote wider price information, and boost government power in price investigations. It condemns open price associations for aiding high retail costs and urges shared sacrifice to restore normal conditions amid global economic turmoil. High coal prices, monopolies, and foreign market control are highlighted as factors retarding price relief.
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America files suit against Clothing Manufacturers Association over union busting actions in Newark menswear industry. Demands $1,000,000 damages. Case stems from a five month rockout and strike that left over 65,000 workers idle.
Five former city agents, Josiah Smith John Erbhe Louise Jacobs Ralph Heaton and Timothy Daly all of New York, were convicted of taking a $1,000 bribe from a hotelkeeper. They received prison terms at At ta and fines of $500 each in federal court. Shift, due to rank as assistant chief, drew the heaviest sentence a two year term. Jusser and Tells of French Friendship Philadelphia Ambassador Jusserand spoke at a Franklin death anniversary exercises noting France’s historic support for the colonies and the wartime aid to France.
Hot Springs Arkansas authorities report a package containing ten thousand dollars in small bills was mailed by John B. Foote president of the Security Bank to the Federal Reserve Bank in Little Rock. The package vanished at the local post office with no record of its departure and federal agents have no trace of the funds.
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