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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1921
Page
1
Unions await the Federal Wage Board as it postpones a new wage ruling. Brotherhoods prepare a response to railroad rules objections and seek clarifications on compensation standards impacting workers nationwide.
Chicago labor officials from fifteen railroad brotherhoods outline a campaign against executives over the national agreements before the U S railroad labor board. A 18 member committee works on replies to railroad objections while hearings await a new date.
Irish Republican army units raided Skibbereen, taking three prisoners and withdrawing before forces could respond. British authorities warned of possible future raids as sensational rumors tied to Michael Collins emerged from the skirmish, with reports of a mounted leader leading the assault through the town.
Dr. Hush Cumming head of the United States public health service drafted recommendations to President Wilson on barring all aliens from typhus infected districts of Europe. He may back Copeland of New York who asked for action after typhus spread among immigrants aboard two vessels. Officials said immigrant cases are the only typhus cases in the country so far.
Brawley California city council approved on first reading a measure making possession of a home brew recipe an offense. Penalties include up to six months in jail or a fine of 100 dollars. The action targets individuals with home brewing instructions in their possession.
The first eleven days of February set a springlike record with unusually mild weather across Kansas. Topeka reports a high of 41 and a low near 29 as mild conditions persist, contrasting typical winter patterns for early February.
Augustine Florida February 11 President elect Harding virtually announced Charles H Hughes will be his secretary of state Hughes will arrive within a week and the president said he would not make his Florida stay unhappy Washington February 11 Former Gov Lowden Illinois has been offered and declined the post of secretary of the navy under Harding
Berlin reports the finance ministry limits Germany’s payable reparation to 160 billion marks including cash and goods already paid. A London conference decision to discuss the proposal hinges on German authorities. Some papers say the U S mediation would aid or hinder, with conservative Die Welt urging caution.
Attorney general J. ropaing drafts a BIN authorizing municipal ice plants in Kamas towns with hopes for legislative passage. Senate committee killed the first on the subject. Senator Taylor and the Reno senator push anew. Hopkins gathers data on costs of municipal ice plants in other states for use with the bid. A separate filing seeks an injunction to bar further foreign government loans by the treasury secretary in Washington on February 11.
A report notes a proposal to end soft jobs for lawmakers and argues against rewarding faithful service. It discusses political accountability and the shift toward merit-based assignments.
Representative Jones of Lyon County urges a constitutional amendment to bar legislators from state appointments during and after their terms. The proposal targets patronage and pork barrel practices, seeks a one year post term bar, and appears linked to 1922 ratification if adopted. The measure moves to judiciary committee after initial printing of 500 copies.
The house unanimously adopts a concurrent resolution proposed by Cloud to limit introduction of new bills and set rules for minutes bills. The measure, sent to the senate for approval, signals the first move in this legislative session's program.
The American Legion Auxiliary of Perry led a petition drive to extend boxing privileges to private clubs. A resolution in the house today supported this change, with numerous other petitions requesting exhibitions before private clubs during the morning session.
Kansas City citizen predicts Rob ert D. McGiffert, commissioner of parks and public property, may be governor after the anti smoking ordinance sparks broad interest. Diet by 225 to 38 vote against disarmament resolution noted in Tokyo dispatches. The municipal anti smoking push and pro prohibition groups back the youth's gubernatorial prospects.
Ex Kaiser Wilhelm, now in Holland, declares he never wished war and blames German betrayal for defeat. He recalls 1888 events with Kaiser and Franz Josef, notes world changes since then, and asserts the world’s fate followed Germany’s loss amid perceived internal disloyalty. The interview details his meeting with General von Gontard and the Kaiserin’s distant presence.
Washington reports German propaganda targets Congress with letter campaigns in western states urging actions on French Algerian troops indemnity and Versailles clauses. Letters claim atrocities by French colonial troops and seek U S measures despite Colby noting their aim to sow anti France sentiment. In Kansas, Howat case advances as miners plan a layoff next Tuesday amid constitutional challenges to the industrial court and strike incentives.
Two U S Navy lieutenants John Henry Heite Menken of Garden City Kansas and John Frederick Wolfer of Lancaster Pennsylvania were killed when their airplane wrecked during a radio instruction practice flight near Guantanamo Cuba. The Navy Department dispatch offered no further details.
Thomas A. Edison, aged 74 years and one day, marked his anniversary with assistance from the Edison Pioneers, a group of associates from fifty years ago, in West Orange New Jersey on February 11.
Kansas merchants at the University of Kansas merchant short course voiced confidence that pre war trade stability is nearing. More than four hundred attended as they predicted a lively spring market and strong demand for goods once lower costs and new crops move to market.
Attorney General Palmer stated Landis acted within the law by holding both positions as Chicago federal judge and supreme baseball arbitrator. Representative Welty announced a bill to bar judges from compensations as arbitrators or corporate officers, and said he would press the measure on the House floor if needed.
Maurice McAuliffe of Salina head of the Farmers Union says Kansas lawmakers must pass favorable laws or risk strong farm league action. Official legislative representative McAuliffe notes co operative banking bill moving toward committee, with Rep Sawhill signaling fairness. The Nonpartisan League aims to influence next two years if gains are not made.
The American Legion Capitol Post No 1 urges passage of a bonus bill in the Kansas legislature. It argues soldiers worked long hours for low pay while civilian workers earned higher wages and profits, noting government clerks received postwar bonuses.
About 800 life insurance men are expected to attend the Kansas Life Insurance association's second annual sales convention in Topeka tomorrow. It will be the largest of its kind in the Missouri valley with prominent speakers, while the Topeka Association of Life Underwriters hosts a banquet at the Elks club at 6:30 p m tonight. Underwriters from Kansas and neighboring states have reserved for the congress, showcasing leaders from across the United States.
In Madison on February 13 the Wisconsin legislature saw Rep. Dill introduce a bill to grant husbands the same dower rights in their wives estates as widows have to their husbands property. Representative Sullivan, author, says the measure corrects a past bias toward protecting property of wives and neglecting husbands.
Senate Judiciary continues Reed bill debate on foreign loans while sub committees handle rivers and harbors, coal hearings proceed in Manufactures, and naval appropriation work advances in the House. Interstate Commerce and Ways and Means probe tariff issues, treasury urges more gold vaults, and Fortification appropriations gain subcommittee focus. Foreign affairs sails ahead with Russia trade resolution hearings.
In a 27 to 9 vote the senate killed a Coleman bill consolidating boards including water, irrigation, and labor commissions. Price led opposition calling the move a subterfuge for a high salaried court. Gray supported, other measures delayed with conference on house amendments possible. New measures introduced include cattle tuberculin condemnation and bank loan rules. Gulf Pipe Line cuts coastal crude to 1.25 at Houston.
Banking bills advance under the commissioner's direction with the governor and board guiding the process. The move signals coordinated action to reshape financial legislation and oversight.
The Iowa House considers a series of administration bills to create a state banking board with five years banking experience, appoint a state bank commissioner, and move charter control to the board. The measures mandate immediate bank assessments to fund a $1,000,000 state guaranty fund and centralize charter tasks under the new board.
A heated senate debate over a property qualification for voters on bond issues ended with the bill killed on third reading. Speakers opposed to the measure argued it would disfranchise non taxpayers while proponents urged restricting voting to those contributing tax revenue. The discussion touched on taxpaying requirements, enfranchisement of returning soldiers, and the constitutionality of the proposal led by Senators Laing Sha nore Skidmore Fintey Coleman and Hegler among others.
Commander John Cope leads four companions on a eighteen month Antarctic survey mission from Valparaiso to Port Stanley and beyond to the Weddell Sea region in a bid to reach the south pole by air. They plan to live in tents and rely on penguins and seals for fresh meat.
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