World Happenings Report From Washington and Beyond
A Washington telegram to John L. Lewis outlines that if mine workers in Indiana and Illinois return to work, Wilson will invite the joint scale committee of miners and operators to resolve wage issues in the central competitive field. The report also covers US trade balance, naval orders, zinc sale, military service politics ban, and various global incidents and political moves.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers For America
Upness
Indiana
News Review of Current Events: Wars and Politics Mix
Global postwar tension dominates as Poland fights Bolshevik forces with limited aid from allies. German leadership pushes for terms to curb Bolshevism while bartering over barons and territories. Mexico sees Villa surrender amid rising Cantu revolt. UMWA coal talks loom, Cox returns home, Coolidge nominated, and the Resolute wins the America’s Cup.
Extra Session of Assembly Adjourns After Nine Teen Days
Indianapolis July 31 In the nineteen days of its existence the special session of the Indiana general assembly passed more than fifty laws chief among which were two tax bills a war memorial provision a coal commission measure and other election law amendments to provide for woman suffrage. It appropriated funds to meet deficits abolished the state employment commission and created a blue sky commission. Governor Goodrich's coal mine proposal was included but died in committee. The coal commission bill would vest regulatory power on coal prices in the state board of accounts if signed. The primary election repeal died in the senate. The curative tax bill followed after the supreme court overthrew the state tax board. The Tut hill Niper tax bill was adopted restoring home rule on tax levies and bond issues and allowing appeals to county councils. Election law changes and facilities for additional voters were included along with other administration measures and appropriations totaling funds for state institutions and special session expenses.
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Ira J. Chase
Congressmen Reach Manila Amid Typhoon Turmoil
A congressional junketing party arrived in Manila seasick due to typhoons causing island havoc. They witnessed angry farm tenants raising a red flag after rent was raised six times. After ten days in the Philippines they will head to China with Doctor Reinsch guiding the delegation.
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Congressional Junketing
Manila
Philippines
China
Doctor Reinsch
Senate gifts Beveridge life of Marshall to Lt Governor Bush
Senate members presented Lieutenant Governor Edgar D. Bush of Salem with Albert J. Beveridge’s The Life of John Marshall as a token of esteem after his term ended with the second special session. Senator Edgar F. Metzger of Logansport delivered the presentation speech.
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