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Harding Plan for Ending Railway Strike Under Consideration
Edward Pickard outlines President Harding's approach to settle the coal and railway strikes. Key points include a four state wage and conditions contract, a coal commission to study the industry, and possible federal seizure if talks fail. Conditions across Indiana Illinois and the Midwest remain volatile with governors employing troops and rail workers warning of further actions.
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Edward W. Pickard
Harding
United Mine Workers
Illinois
East
Imnola
Indiana
Washington
Coal Commission
A. M. Ogie
National Coal ‘Association
McKinley
McCray
Cray
Terre Haute
Congress
House
Railroad Labor Board
Jewell
Joliet
Sheriffs Posse
Tate
Hicago
Gome
Eras
Rotherhood
Elgin
Joliet & B
Stone
Timnois