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Newspaper
The Daily Alaska Empire
Location
Juneau, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1921
Page
1
Chicago October 19. Railroad Labor Board aims to avert a strike on October 30 after a conference with chiefs of five railroad brotherhoods. Ben Hooper, vice chairman, says all parties should be brought to a settlement.
Japan reports Emperor Yoshihito's illness has grown worse with officials stating his condition is most unsatisfactory and causing concern across the nation.
TOPEKA Kansas October 19 Governor Henry J Allen proposes the immediate creation of a Federal tribunal to adjudicate the strike. The plan aims to speed resolution of labor disputes and restore order as tensions rise nationwide.
Fort Sam Houston headquarters, San Antonio, issued orders to canvass and overhaul all commands within the eighth corps area comprising five states. The move signals a widespread shakeup affecting multiple installations and units across the region.
DES MOINES Iow a Oct 19 The Street Car Mens Union announced a voluntary wage cut of seven cents an hour to help restore service and reduce fares The cut lowers pay from 59 to 52 cents an hour and saves the company about 25000 annually Service had been suspended since August 3 A court authorized resuming service under a new franchise after the old one was annulled due to the strike
TWIN FALLS Idaho Oct 19 With the state about to close its case against Mrs Lyda Southard accused of the murder of her fourth husband Edward F Meyers It is announced that the defense will probably occupy two more weeks Witnesses for the state today reported conversations with the defendant in reference to the illness and death of Edward Dooley one of the dead husbands of the defendant Mrs Southard is said to have expressed concern lest his body be exhumed.
Australian labor members express alarm over New South Wales Trades Union Congress resolution for an organized workers’ group to direct political representation. They call the move a betrayal and warn of serious consequences. The report comes from Melbourne via Reuters with London dateline.
Honolulu dispatches report optimism from the World Press Congress with M Zamoto and Joe Mitchell Chapple suggesting Honolulu could serve as a Hague tribunal uniting nations. They warn earlier peace accords failed to curb armament and racial tensions while calling for a broader Pacific perspective on peace.
Falcon Joslin of Seattle told delegates to the American Mining Congress that nationalization and government restrictions have driven capital from the country and halted Alaska resource development. He said coal and oil industries in Alaska are at a standstill and the territory now imports coal and oil. Edwin Ludlow of St Louis urged wage cuts to lower living costs to stabilize the mining industry.
The Senate approved the German peace treaty by 66 to 20, with four Democrats in favor and two Republicans opposed. The Austrian and Hungarian pacts were ratified by the same vote, completing the administration’s immediate peace program with the Central Powers. Senator Hitchcock defended ratification, noting the campaign stance and the need for resolution. House also passed a bill extending the emergency tariff measure to February 1, sending it to the Senate.
New York October 19 The bank accounts of Police Commissioner Enright showing deposits totaling 100421 since 1918 were read into Meyer Committee records. Also entered were the accounts of former police inspector F E Hughes who reportedly deposited over 1 million since 1918. Enright said his balance reflects a loan repayment and collections for the Knights of Columbus war fund.
Universalist General Convention opens in Detroit with 500 delegates from the United States and Canada. Resolutions call for government regulation of commodity prices, a labor arbitration board, and the release of Debs and other political prisoners. Discussions will cover unemployment and the Irish question with noted speakers including Dr. Sykes Adams Carpenter and Newton.
President Harding told William and Mary College students that the United States faces an educational crisis and urged a patriotic push for a system matching national resources. In Yorktown he warned against renewed war between the U S and Great Britain and spoke of enduring friendship and broader involvement in world affairs.
A large crowd welcomed General Diaz commander of Italy's WWI armies as his steamer docked in New York. He was en route to Kansas City for the American Legion convention, and harbor whistles added to the noisy reception.
Washington report shows housing statistics from 42 cities indicating the cost of living fell 17 percent from May to September and 18.1 percent from July 1 last year to September 1921 The Bureau of Labor states the cost of living stood 77.3 percent above the 1913 average.
The National Hardware Association executive committee urged rolling back hardware prices to prewar levels, a move believed to help alleviate unemployment. The proposal centers on restoring affordability to spur commerce and job creation in Atlantic City.
Captain Americus Wheden, vice commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, died in Washington at age 81. He passed away on October 19 in the national capital, ending a long service record with the veterans’ organization.
John Stringer, who finished his term as King County sheriff in January, was arrested in Seattle on a grand larceny charge over a $5,964.84 shortage related to federal prisoner board funds. He posted a $1,500 bond and was released this afternoon.
A bomb exploded at the Paris home of United States Ambassador Myron T. Herrick injuring his valet and wrecking a room. Herrick arrived within minutes as investigators, led by M Leullier Plus several detectives, probed a package appearing as a gift. Threats to tear down the U.S. flag followed amid Sacco and Vanzetti case protests.
Jackson, Miss. Oct. 19. Chancellor Stricker issued a decree in Hines County Chancery Court imposing fines aggregating nearly 9.5 million dollars against insurers formerly doing business in the state. Three companies were fined 195 thousand dollars each.
Washington reports Postmaster General Hays cites daily 70 pieces of mail found in empty sacks and pouches sent to the mail bag repair shop. About 8,000 sacks enter the shop daily, with one in ten containing mail. With 7,500,000 sacks and nearly 1,000,000 pouches used, roughly 2,500,000 stored long term, a search is ordered to locate unaccounted mail and ensure inspection before disposal.
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