21 Aug 1922
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1922
Page
1
Philadelphia reports both sides in upstate hard coal districts moving toward a final agreement to end the strike. Workers and owners briefed at separate meetings on concessions needed to resume mining, with a joint conference set and a conciliation board planned for January to set wages and conditions.
Wisconsin fuel committee head to Washington to locate priority coal shipments and verify promised 0000 tons on docks and 490,090 tons available this week. Morrissey says plan to split northwest coal 40 percent to the lakes and 60 percent to Lake Michigan ports likely if fuel arrives. The committee met in St Paul and discussed routine matters until new coal information is received.
Secretary of State Hughes issued a statement calling Senator Newberry's conviction wrong and unjust in reaction to inquiries from Hugh P. McCauley of Paterson New Jersey seeking the real facts about the case in Washington D C
Chicago officials quote Martin Carlson general secretary of the Railroad Workers Industrial Union claiming IWW members are among railroad strikers and object to military despotism by quitting jobs. He says IWW members would take over railroad transport and other industries but denies seeking government control.
Mayor proposes centralizing purchasing with Comptroller William Hayman as official city purchasing agent. He gains authority previously held by multiple bureaus and boards and will buy in large quantities to save money. A storeroom will house the city's reserve supplies.
The Wordney McCumber tariff bill, after a four month Senate battle, goes to conference with factions split on American versus foreign valuation. Republicans back American valuation, while the Senate majority favors foreign valuation. An undercurrent of support for American valuation grows among farm and tariff bloc members.
Milwaukee report says Alfred Potter aged 14 survived after a bullet punctured his heart wall and lodged near the right ventricle. He and 15 year old Clarence Nolte were handling a revolver when it discharged. Potter underwent an operation to remove the bullet at a local hospital.
Frank Getty reports Curtiss claims completion of motorless glider capable of rising from water and alighting on it. He cites tests and German Rhine valley gliding feats, noting potential engine powered versions and aims at longer flight without motive power. Observations record Hentzen’s Wasserkuppe flights and a Vampire ascent before a crash, with marathon gliding times by rivals.
France will not accept a Germany moratorium without Allied control of Ruhr mines and the national forest as guarantee. Premier Poincare says France will not wage a violent policy and desires peaceful ties with former enemies while ensuring reparations under Versailles. He denies intent to enslave Germany and says guarantees exist only until Germany meets obligations.
Battle lines form as Senator Borah and opponents rally in Washington to block the bonus bill. Legion-led critics vow a strenuous fight, warning of higher taxes and financial strain on a fragile economy. The Senate plans to convene Wednesday, with supporters optimistic despite mounting resistance.
Portland Michigan report details William Hughes 42 who returned home after 20 years away to find his wife remarried to his brother David. He killed his brother and then killed himself after a quarrel. Mrs Hughes fled as gunfire erupted. One bullet wounded David.
Reported Sunday evening crash near 7:20 PM leaves Claude Taylor of Milwaukee in serious condition with skull fracture, James Millar injured but less severely. Orvi Michael, driver from Milwaukee, sentenced to sixty days in jail or $100 fine for the incident. Additionally national news notes President Harding urging peace and military service discipline in a broad White House address.
Clad in robes and masks about 20 to 60 Klansmen entered a church and contributed funds totaling $1,200 for a new spire. Reverent Meiers preached while members draped the altar with white cloths and reaped silent tribute during the ceremony.
Reports indicate a fact finding body may be created to examine the coal industry after calls from Congress. Chairman Winslow announces and a coal strike threat looms as negotiations between operators and miners stall on settlements in East coal regions. Michigan mines resume operations after nearly five months of shutdown amid disrupted shipments and lagging coal supplies.
The report notes large crowds at Camp M C A Hut with 46 900 visitors over several weeks and about 4 800 attendees at a related encampment. Colonel Beveridge comments on the hut's popularity as a central feature, with 30 20 percent letters written and 53 490 attended the camp and events.
AILA peace talks hinge on a settlement within twenty days as farmers fear inability to ship products. Senator Torah of Idaho sent a cable to De Witt Caytee urging speedy talks between striking shopmen and railroad executives. In New York railway leaders weighed the carriers’ reply to mediators while a tense meeting yielded no decision on the strike’s status.
Mrs A Benes Bielaski wife of ex bureau chief in justice arrives in Houston with her husband to report extensive banditry in Mexico especially Morelos. She describes Detention in Mexico City and claims officials suppressed arrests while charges varied and no one charged under a cover.
Federal agents raid a trade union league in Chicago amid evidence rail safety was compromised by loosened rails. Two men died as wrecks and protests mount. Prosecution gathers papers while clashes spread to Tacoma Washington with women among those reported involved.
A Democratic filibuster in the House blocks timely action on President Harding’s request for a coal industry investigation commission. Lawmakers press for a roll call amid repeated “no quorum” claims while Republicans push to advance the president’s program.
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