05 Aug 1919
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1919
Page
1
Washington reports a push to lower the rising cost of living with sub-committees led by Walker and Dr. Hines negotiating to cut the price of essentials. The discourse focuses on reducing burdens from food and related necessities as progress continues.
Washington reports the government pressing to lower living costs with the Attorney General to present a preliminary report to the President. Julius Barnes met to discuss restoring wheat to a free market with the government subsidizing the difference to farmers. League of Nations conferences are paused until costs are controlled. Officials cite boosting production as a path to relief. Cotton prices slip nearly seven dollars per bale in New York trading.
Washington reports a formal statement by organized labor led by the American Federation of Labor calling for the railroads to be owned by the public and operated by those in the industry. It demands genuine federal control, denounces private owner neglect, and urges a public management framework with worker involvement.
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