14 Aug 1922
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1922
Page
1
Both railroad executives and labor union chiefs turn down the president's third proposal for settlement, signaling a widening stalemate. The dispute centers on wage and work rules, with little sign of immediate progress toward a contract.
Washington reports show the Adams Act strain persists as railroads and unions reject President Harding’s third settlement proposal after 44 days of mediation. Executives demand government intervention to end the dispute, claiming they can run systems for a year without shopmen.
In a Cleveland briefing dated August 14, President W G Lee ordered Santa Fe trainmen to return to work, calling their walkout unauthorized for lacking formal dispute procedures. He urged orderly action, obedience to rules, and said messages will be sent to general chairmen across several railroads to settle the issue.
Federal probe ordered by Attorney General Daugherty into alleged Santa Fe train ties and rail interference. Investigation targets possible conspiracy to disrupt interstate commerce and mail handling, with reports of passengers suffering as trains are abandoned in southern California and Arizona. Grand jury action urged if evidence supports conspiracy.
The action aimed to move the Big Four due to risk from armed guards and faulty engines. Reported stoppages included seven trains at Needles, three at Barstow, and two at Los Angeles, with hand grenades thrown into the Santa Fe stockade at San Bernardino.
Washington reports the ninth week of the coal strike shows a 500000 ton weekly boost to soft coal output to about 4500000 net tons due to better rail traffic and limited field resumes. Total coal output remains roughly 5000000 tons below normal planned levels for the period.
The article describes traditional Japanese courtship where a suitor places a branch against the suitor’s door. If the woman rejects him the branch withers. If she accepts she blackens her teeth to signal readiness for negotiations with her father.
Washington officials reveal in Soviet documents that Moscow based agents and the Red International orchestrated unrest among American coal miners and railway workers. The materials show attempts to incite strikes, distribute propaganda to soldiers, and undermine U.S. industry during an industrial crisis.
National League games include New York 4 over Moston 2 and Cincinnati 5 beat Pittsburgh 4 while Brooklyn 9 defeated Philadelphia 2 and Chicago 4 edged St Louis 5. American League games show Chicago 9 over St Louis 2 and Washington 3 defeated New York 2 as Cleveland 3 beat Detroit 2 with others not scheduled.
Washington Aug 11 A unanimous consent agreement to speed the tariff bill through next Saturday sets night sessions all week. Debate is limited. Herreld of Oklahoma will speak an hour Wednesday advocating 4 cents a barrel on crude oil and 25 cents on fuel oil. The bill keeps petroleum on the free list per committee action.
Viscount Northcliffe, famed publicist and economist, dies marking the end of a prominent British media and political figure. He shaped public opinion and economic discourse during his era.
Viscount Northcliffe, prominent British publisher and political figure, died in London after a long illness. The death ends a career marked by leadership and influence in British public life as Britain mourns a key leader.
John G. Woolley of Madison Wisconsin long time prohibition candidate for president in 1900 died today after a cerebral attack illness. The death marks the end of the reformer’s public campaign and political involvement in Wisconsin.
Chicago lawyer and millionaire real estate owner Leary Mayer died in the city today. Mayer, a prominent figure in legal and property circles, was known for his wealth and influence.
Advices from Baku report British steamers seized and three Britons arrested at Batoum in retaliation for Britain’s Hague solidarity against Bolsheviks. Moscow reportedly abandons Shell oil accord and plans to nationalize all oil properties in Baku.
Arthur Chester Millspaugh, new foreign trade advisor for the Persian government, has signed a five year contract and will begin duties in September. A native of Mietkgan, he previously taught political science at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore and joined the State Department in Washington.
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