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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1922
Page
34
In Dublin heavy fighting continues through the afternoon with sniping from roofs and bomb bursts as streets empty and civilians suffer injuries. Provisional government declares action to protect liberties while authorities pursue raiders and demand compliance.
Washington June 21 P. Marcing requests 5 million for care and preservation of naval ships halted by arms conference delays. Dawes urges funds to maintain eleven battleships and four battle cruisers listed as to be scrapped under the five power treaty, with work continuing to keep vessels in condition.
U S oil royalties from alarm gas operations and government lands total more than 5 million dollars through June. The Bureau of Mines reports rising royalties across western states with California and Wyoming receiving significant shares. A total of 287 leases have been granted as the gas, petroleum, and natural gas sectors contribute to federal receipts. The report notes a House probe into the coal strike amid economic concerns and calls for congressional investigation.
Reuters report cites Russian sources detailing Soviet credit demands and military mobilization amid Western diplomacy. It notes Bolshevik talks, hunger in peasant regions, and a push for credits before potential war, with small nations watching closely for favorable terms.
Russian delegate Litvinoff faced questions from France Britain and other powers demanding detailed Russian government and public debt figures. He agreed to supply data but balked at publishing the budget, insisting time and conditions be set. Talks shift to private property and debt expectations with further sessions planned.
U S to decide whether plebiscite is desirable and if so to fix conditions under the Arica clause of the treaty. Peru and Chile accept proposals while the United States considers the plebiscite as the means to resolve the disputed provinces within a fixed period.
The Tribune reports Wood elected chairman of the Republican organization in Congress, succeeding Fess. Details indicate Wood, from the 10th District, will lead the committee after previous head Dr. Hite, with eight years of service referenced.
A House resolution calls for appointment of a three member committee to investigate the New York Cotton Exchange. The measure, introduced by Representative Yon of Colorado, seeks to review actions and potential misconduct and was referred to the committee to advance consideration.
Berlin reports mark the fourth anniversary of Versailles without royalist demonstrations. Government mobilizes troops around Wilhelm II and strategic points while Cabinet plans legal steps to curb monarchist activity. Rathenau assassination claims loom, with police naming suspects and efforts to seize insignia and confocate property underway.
W S Menden general manager of the Brooklyn Mapid Transit Company announced that the preset wage scale expiring August 3 would be continued for another year, based on recommendations from the employees represented by their committee. H Hobart Porter of Brooklyn City Railway said a similar extension was made by his company.
Washington reports the total white population of foreign born or with one or both foreign born parents reached 36,395,088 on January 1, 1920, per the Commerce Department compilation of the 1920 census. The gain from 1910 was 4,355,576, reflecting immigration and parental origins.
Charles Greer, a life term inmate at Sing Sing, punctured a roof hole before escaping ten days ago. Authorities now revealed plans for a trap door at the roof opening. Yesterday workers converted the tile hole into a secured trap-door with a locked floor to prevent further roof access.
The piece discusses rail unions facing a looming strike threat, noting weak public impact and internal divisions. It reports Western railroad leaders doubt a real strike will occur, citing Labor Board decisions and workers’ desire to keep their jobs. It also covers tensions within the Federation of Labor and political maneuvering linked to farm labor and candidates in Chicago.
Reports from June 22 describe a Western Maryland Railroad derailment near Limerock with one man killed and several injured. Authorities and striking miners were involved as passengers were brought to Elkins for treatment amid widespread alarm and unclear casualty figures.
Rail executive leaders downplayed a shopmen and maintenance of way strike threat as largely inconsequential. L. F. Loree of Delaware & Hudson called the warning “Just good card playing,” noting four days before the Fourth to gauge union stance and claiming railroads are prepared with surplus locomotives and flexible labor. Other executives echoed caution or dismissed the threat, while the 2700 word notice arrived too late for some leaders to respond before Chicago meetings.
Detroit June 28 The Associated Press reports wage reductions for Pennsylvania maintenance workers fell below nationwide Railroad Labor Board orders. Carpenters were the sole exception, cut four cents an hour about $9 monthly, per information received from the Brotherhood of Way Employees and Shop Laborers.
Mourners in court as funeral for Vincena Illiano, murdered Monday in front of his Port Richmond home, is postponed until tomorrow morning because many of his friends have been subpoenaed to appear before the grand jury in the case against the killer.
The Labor Board mandated wage reductions across railroad staff. A one cent per hour cut equates to about $2.04 monthly, while bridge and track foremen face $4.36 monthly reductions. The Pennsylvania system reduced pay for one class and left others at prior rates, with foremen hourly rates aligned accordingly.
President Harding invites district mine union leaders and operators to a White House conference on Saturday at 10 to craft methods for settlements and negotiations. The list includes John Brophy and many regional heads as federal control bills rise in Congress to end inoperation. The plan aims at government control and production-cost based profits to resolve the coal strike.
The Teachers Union announces a libel action against A I Doty and city council. A meeting in Norene discussed the report alleging malfeasance in education, with counsel Gilbe assigned to lead the case. The group claims no evidence supports accusations of plans to overthrow the government by force.
A 19th century legislative proposal seeks to repeal dry laws for disabled veterans and permit sale of light wines and beer. The measure argued relief for injured servicemen and aimed to apply regulatory changes under a national soldiers' convention.
Manila reports discuss the abolition movement in the Philippines and the debt servitude issue. Governor General notes debt practices as a legal cloak for involuntary serfdom, amid advisory recommendations and provincial travels.
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