Wage Cuts Hit 1.2 Million Rail Workers Across United States
President tightens grip on policy as the United States Railroad Labor Board orders further wage reductions beginning July 1. Clerks lose 8 and 4 cents, signalmen 5 cents, firemen 2 cents per hour, totaling about 135 million dollars in cuts. About 1.2 million employees, including 200,000 clerks and 100,000 station workers, face the new sliding scale and lower minimum pay. The action triggers union protests and strike votes across seven to ten unions.
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Chicago
United States Railroad Labor Board
Holt County
Pawnee City
Nabatbe
Shelton Hardware Co
Gumprecht
Merdinger
Gilbert Swanson
Lindsey
Nebraska
Swanson
Omaha
Fairbury Court House
Johnson County
J. F. Purbaugh
Buffalo County
Platte
Kilmcreek
E. L. Jenkins
Jefferson County
D. B. Cropsey
William Gross
Wisner
Nebraska Hampshire Breeders Association
Norfolk
Columbus Board of Supervisors
Old Court House
President Harding Faces Quick Test in Congress
President Harding asserts leadership in a high stakes moment as tariff subsidy ship subsidy and liquor issues spark delays and complications in Congress. He signals a shift from noninterference sending word through Senator Lodge that both tariff and subsidy bills should pass before the soldiers bonus measure.
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Washington
Harding
White House
Congress
Senate
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Bread standard law urged by Ned-Edward A. Smith
Ned Edward A. Smith, Omaha, urged housewives to buy only standard loaf bread to celebrate the state supreme court action. He proposed suspending home baking during the summer of 1922 and declaring a kitchen holiday to show appreciation for the standard loaf law.
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Omaha
Ned
Edward A. Smith
State Supreme Court
Hoover Aims to Keep Coal Prices Down
Secretary of Commerce Hoover met with coal producers and retailers and obtained a pledge to sell all coal at cost plus a reasonable selling charge. He presented further suggestions to ease the price situation at the mine and said the previous disputes with retailers have been resolved.
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Washington
Secretary of
Commerce Hoover
Tuberculin Test Sets Nebraska Cattle Record
In a federal state drive the state bureau of animal husbandry tested 000 cattle in twenty Nebraska counties during March and April. Secretary Leo Stuhr of the state department of agriculture says the effort beats the testing record of any state for that period.
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Lead
Lincoln
Series Over-subscription Pushes Treasury Notes
Washington reports an over subscription in the new 3 percent treasury certificates and a swap of more than 200 million dollars of the new 4 percent treasury notes for 4 percent victory notes as announced by the secretary.
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Washington
Treasury
Sec
Chicago Illinois Relies On Own Men For Wage Talks
The Illinois railroad commission states it will deal only with its own men in wage conferences and that past joint negotiations with operators in other states are no longer desirable.
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Chicago
tHllinois Coul
Capitol commission rejects all bids on first superstructure section
Lincoln Nebraska reports the late capitol commission rejected all bids for the first section of the new five million dollar capitol. bids ranged from twenty five item totals of about 2.4967 million to a general bid of 2.85 million.
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Lincoln
Neb
Capitol
Hies
Operators Seek Settlement for Cleveland Strike
Coal operators led by T. K. Maher of the Colliers Co discuss grounding a settlement for the strike. Pittsburg vein operators say a Pennsylvania reorganization could create a leverage to restart negotiations on the four state agreement with the miners.
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Cleveland
T. K. Maher
The
Colliers Co
Goal
Pittsburg Vein Operators’ Association
Pennsylvania
Supreme Court rules taxes under Volstead act not collectible by distraint
In Omaha Nebraska the supreme court decision declares that taxes and penalties under the prohibition act cannot be collected by distraint. Internal Revenue collector A. B. Allen reports widespread injunctions against tax liens, with hundreds of cases pending in federal courts in Nebraska and nationwide, involving large sums.
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Volstead Law
Omaha
Nebr
Supreme Court
A. B. Allen
Internal Revenue
Washington
Revenue Department
Collector of Internal Revenue
Nebraska
Nebraska Supreme Court Upholds Smith Bread Law
The Nebraska supreme court declares constitutional the Smith standard loaf bread law passed in the last legislative session. It requires one pound two pound and two and one half pound loaves. supporters say it ensures full value while bakers argue moisture makes strict weights impractical.
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Lincoln
Nebr
Nebraska Supreme Court
Government Camp to Train 30000 Youth This Summer
Thirty thousand young men from offices, factories, schools and farms will go camping at government expense this summer. They will learn rifle handling, wear army uniforms, and live in the open for a month. Drilling and exercise aim to build physical fitness and a broader life outlook.
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Washington
United States Army
AFL Chief Seeks End to Strikes in Building Industry
John Donlin, president of the American Federation of Labor, told the department annual meeting in Cincinnati that national agencies should remove strikes and fix building industry troubles. He said the nation is tired of strikes and lockouts and the institutions that enable them.
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Cincinnati
John Donlin
American Federation of Labor
Department
Money in Vegetable Crop Washington
Vegetables grown in the United States in 1921 accounted for 15.7 percent of the total value of all crops in the nation. This reflects the significant contribution of vegetable production to agriculture and the economy during that year.
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Washington
United States
Debtors Submit Statements on War Debt Obligations
Washington reports that foreign nations owing war debts to the United States have submitted statements of their financial conditions to the Allied Debt Funding Commission, outlining their obligations and ability to meet them.
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Washington
Allied Debt Funding Commission
United States
Kansas Needs 30000 Harvest Hands
Kansas officials say the state requires about 36 000 harvest workers from outside Kansas to secure the wheat yield this year. The estimate comes from the state free employment bureau and outlines demand for migrant labor to harvest the crop.
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Kansas
Topeka
Kansa
State Free Employment Bureau
Severe wind and hail hit Platte valley crops in Nebraska
The article cites a week of severe wind and hail across the Platte valley damaging wheat with hopes for revival. It notes farm reports from Clay and Richardson counties on cattle tuberculosis tests and high pig mortality, plus various local incidents and civic notes from Pawnee City to Beatrice.
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Platte Valley
Leo Stuhr
Clay County
Nebraska
George Luther
Hooper
Many
Pawnee City
Richardson County
Joseph L. Worrell
Nebraska City
McCook Lodge
Degree of Honor
Pawnee
Harry Jennings Lamb
Elkhorn
Arlington
Nelson Commercial Club
Gage Jefferson
Thayer
Saline
Nuckoliss
Clay Counties
Beatrice
Maywood
Fairbury
Hebron
Lodgepole
Blue River
Fairury
Star
Epworth League
David City
Henry
Scottsbluff County
Nebraska Elks
Omaha
Young
Eac
Fire Destroys Summer Homes in Coastal Colony
A major blaze swept a coastal colony near Bay City destroying many summer homes and hotels. The fire started in a hotel and spread to lodges along the bay shore, with more than twenty structures burned. Police and rescue crews evacuated residents including fifty children and orphans. insurance estimates ranged up to twenty five thousand dollars per residence. A relief effort organized by local authorities and New York fire crews helped manage the blaze and housing for survivors.
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Peat
Taare
Rockawy
Bay
New York
Anticipated Fall Surge in Rail Freight Movements
The chief railroad administrator signals a heavy fall freight boom and directs repair of idle cars to serviceable condition. Officials expect a nationwide effort to ready equipment for a surge in shipments as the peak season approaches.
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Tm United
House Eyeing Muscle Shoals Development Bill
Washington authorities report early action is uncertain as the House considers a proposed bill for the govern project at Muscle Shoals Alabama. White House officials have not taken a position or expressed support, awaiting now Congress decision.
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Washington
House
Muscle Shoals
Hey
Uy Congress
Declaration of Ten Percent Dividers Then 2 107 Borrowing
A report notes that the Federal Lt will declare a ten percent divider to its borrowing on July 1 as explained by Chris Gruenther, secretary. The text mentions Siete Under the Fa and Mr Block in the federal sale context. The borrower takes five percent.
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Omaha
Chris Gruenther
Block
Prohibitions on Imports Spark Debate Over Duties
A heated discussion centers on government measures restricting imports from multiple counties. Opponents argue duties raise consumer costs, while supporters say tariffs protect local industries and jobs. Lawmakers from several regions urge a balanced approach and clearer enforcement.
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United States to intervene in Havana events
The United States signals intervention in Havana amid tensions. Officials neither confirm full action nor timing, but describe planned measures to protect interests and regional stability. Authorities expect mounting regional attention as the situation develops.
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