Wages Pact Bows To Railroad Labor Seeks No Cut
Washington February 18 The revised draft of the railroad reorganization bill guarantees no wage reductions before next September. Rail carriers oppose pay roll cuts, while House and Senate conferencers debate. House fixes Saturday for conference vote, with Representative Barkley permitted to file a disagreeing report. Chairman Cummins leads majority hopes for approval.
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Pomerene Withdraws From Democratic Race
Senator Pomerene of Ohio withdrew from the Democratic national nomination contest. He said the Senate duties and Ohio voters deserved full attention, and the Ohio primary law would likely yield a solid delegation to the San Francisco convention. He stressed that pursuing the presidency would impede his senate responsibilities.
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Pomeréne
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Warfare erupts as attorneys clash in Newberry election case
Open warfare between government and defense attorneys erupted in the Newberry elections conspiracy trial in Grand Rapids. Judge C W Sessions joined a heated exchange as defense counsel Martin Littleton challenged government investigator Edward Ridley. Ridley testified for about two hours under aggressive cross examination amid tensions in court.
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I W W Trial Reduced as Bert Faulkner Cleared
Washington February 18 The number of I W W on trial here charged with murder in the Centralia tragedy day reduced to ten from eleven with the dismissal of Bert Faulkner 23 years old The court ruling followed prosecution announcements at rest day
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Centralia
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Treaty eclipsed by other legislation in AP report
An Associated Press dispatch reports that a treaty is eclipsed by alternative legislation, noting parliamentary or governmental actions that reduce its prominence or influence in current lawmaking. The brief emphasizes shifting priorities and legal adjustments affecting the treaty's status.
American Legion Pushes Fourfold Land Settlement Plan
In Washington on February 16 the American Legion urged Congress to pass land settlement programs for ex service members. The plan combines land settlement, home aid, vocational training, and compensation adjustment with an option for veterans, expecting action within 60 days. The legion claims urgent need to relieve financial disadvantages faced by veterans and to show government fairness.
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Payne Seeks Ugh Washington Sale of German Liners
Washington February 18 Conflict over the immediate sale of thirty former German liners offered by the Shipping Board was presented to the Senate Commerce Committee today by board members. Chairman Payne told the committee the redditioning of the vessels for passenger service would involve more than 15 000 000 dollars.
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New York Republicans Evaluate Delegates to National Convention
Republican state leaders expect four men to be named delegates at large by the state convention and for the delegation to go uninstructed. Likely alternates include one or two women. The proposed four include Senators Wadsworth and Calder Elihu Root and William Boyce Thompson with Mrs Root asked to be excused from delegation duties due to hearth condition but urged to run for delegate by party leaders on duty grounds.
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Wadsworth
Calder
Elihu Root
William Boyce ‘Thompson
Root
Hampshire hogs fetch world record price in Nebraska sale
NEHWAKA Neb Feb 18. The owner said Hampshire bred sows set the world record prices at a sale. The report notes prices paid for Hampshire hogs and reflects the market peak for breeding stock.
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Proposals to define presidential disability debated in House
Two measures seek constitutional clarity on presidential incapacitation. Rep Fess proposes an amendment allowing the Supreme Court to decide if a president can discharge duties when Congress is in session. Rep Rogers of Massachusetts offers a bill for the Court to determine inability upon request by Congress, with restoration if disability ends.
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Twin Falls Automobile Show to Highlight City's Role
A large exhibition to be staged in Twin Falls this spring aims to showcase the city as a regional automobile distributing and sales hub. The event, organized by the chamber of commerce and hosted at the Magee Brothers Garage building, will occupy two full floors for auto dealers and accessory vendors with entertainment and concessions for visitors.
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