Harding seeks congressional aid to end coal and rail strikes
President Harding, hampered by coal and railroad strikes, asks Congress to stay in regular session beyond recess and aid in resolving the crisis. White House notes emphasize full attendance as mediations fail and railroad unions plan stronger actions. Officials warn patience may be exhausted and a strong, decisive move could come.
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Government moves looming as rail strike stalemate persists
Washington reports that both union and management leaders oppose President Harding’s latest settlement plan. If rejected, the administration faces two options: convene talks between railroad executives and strike leaders or seize the railroads later this fall. The president signals he is nearing the end of mediation efforts.
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Harding
Foreign Coal Contracts Cancelled in London
A number of American coal contracts placed in London recently were cancelled by cable, raising belief that the United States coal strike may be settled soon.
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Interstate Commerce Commission Dismisses Omaha Livestock Complaint
The Interstate Commerce Commission dismissed the complaint by Omaha Livestock Commission firms against the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul and other lines over failure to absorb full charges for switching carload shipments of ordinary livestock to and from the public stockyards at Omaha. The Corn Belt Meat Producers Association American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Livestock Exchange took part in the complaint.
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American Farm Bureau Federation
National Livestock Exchange
Missouri Pacific Wreck Blame Shifted to Engineer Glenn
Coroner's jury fixes responsibility for the Sulphur Springs disaster on Engineer Matthew Glenn of passenger No. 4. Initial open verdict reversed. jury found Glenn failed to observe signals warning of an uncleared track, leading to his death as he escaped from his cab.
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Sweeping probe opened into high gasoline prices
In Washington a five senator subcommittee begins a wide inquiry into rising gasoline costs across the nation. Separately Chicago reports a traction strike costing the city about 16 million dollars, roughly 3 million daily, with seven deaths from vehicle congestion and substantial injuries, while retail food prices across 25 cities show increases from mid June to mid July per the department of labor.
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Labor Statistics
German Banks Transfer Funds Across Europe
Paris reports German banks have shifted between 0 and 70,000,000 French francs deposited in American and other foreign banks in Paris, transferring funds to Holland and Switzerland.
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Holland
Switzerland
Combating Chinch Bugs Display Shown in Morgan County
In Morgan county Indiana an agricultural agent demonstrated a chinch bug display to show how they affect corn. A sand filled box 3 feet by 2 feet by 2 inches held wheat stubble and timothy at one end and corn at the other with coal tar barriers. The exhibit, set up Thursday and open through Saturday, showed wilted corn where bugs had reach and sound corn where protected, with the barrier line renewed twice daily. Two additional exhibits were placed elsewhere in the county drawing thousands of viewers to learn chinch bugs and their impact on corn.
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Morgan County
Indiana
Open Air Dancing on Standpipe Hill Saturday Night
A Saturday night event promoting community gathering features open air dancing hosted by the American Legion on Standpipe Hill. Local residents are invited to join the outdoor program and enjoy music and social time.
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Standpipe Hill
American Legion
Dip Cattle Regularly to End Tick Infestation
Reports to the USDA show the key to tick eradication is regular dipping. Dipping every 14 days across all cattle is the quickest path, though length depends on how thoroughly owners comply. The Bureau will provide guidance on finishing eradication in the shortest time.
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United States Department of Agriculture
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Bureau of Animal Industry
Repair Service for Anto Tops and Curtains
Let us repair your anto top and curtains. M. W. Osborn Motor Co., Phone 114.
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