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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1922
Page
1
The United States railroad labor board weighs eight hour pay and time and a half for over time for 300,000 clerical workers. Disputes on twenty four rules will be readjusted with new rules to take effect February 1.
In Hoover Pearleys Washington on January 11 Secretary Ever with President Hamling approved meetings on rail labor questions. Officials said participants hope talks will prevent disagreements and strikes as negotiators work to reconcile objections to national wage and working agreement consolidation by the railway labor board.
Washington January 11 The United States shipping board sent a request to Congress for an appropriation of 100 million dollars for fiscal year 12 to liquidate the Emergency Fleet corporation. The funds would settle damages from contract cancellations and related costs. The request notes 30 million is needed for immediate use.
Circuit Attorney Sidener announced the defalcation scheme involving Arthur O Meininger at the Night and City Bank totaling about 8754400. He said bank assets will cover roughly 8060000 of the shortage as the grand jury begins consideration here.
Winnipeg reporters say members of the women's Canadian club from Atlantic to Pacific will be welcome to contribute to a wedding gift for Princess Mary. The plan was announced at a meeting of the local organization.
Attorney General Daugherty announced a tentative agreement to investigate wholesale pricing nationwide and gather all price data. The move aims to standardize estimates and curb suspected price manipulation across markets.
House Ways and Means committee delays action on soldier compensation bill until Senate decisions on debt funding. White House official predicts early passage with cost finance plans under review. Rep Bacharach proposes a gas tax of cents per gallon to fund the bonus, yielding about 250 million yearly. Constitutional amendment to bar tax exempt securities also on agenda as hearings set to begin Monday.
Arthur Griffith formally elected president of Dail Eireann after De Valera resigns amid peace treaty tensions. Cabinet named George Gavan Duffy foreign affairs and Collins warns of anarchy while Ireland moves toward provisional government status outside Ulster.
Fragmented report notes De Valera's protest over Griffith nomination and subsequent support for Griffith as president of the Dail. It mentions Ulster troops withdrawal, an amnesty toward political prisoners, and the Irish Free State’s continued existence as Franco-British treaty previews unfold. Robert Burton referenced as a treaty signer.
A Pennsylvania freight train struck a school bus three miles east of Van Wert, killing four children instantly and injuring seventeen others. The bus carried 183 pupils for morning trips. driver Joseph H M Murhall did not see the train due to heavy fog. Emergency crews rushed to the scene and county hospital to receive the injured after first aid.
John Braunhausen went to Keo this morning on business, leaving for scheduled meetings and local inquiries.
Washington reports sharp opposition from two directions ahead of the Armaments Conference. White House notes stress good faith in Far Eastern talks with China and Siberia, amid talks on multiple treaties including four power pacific and nine power Far East pacts.
Columbus filing seeks dissolution of the tile trust The Manufacturers Credit Association under the Sherman act District Attorney J R Clark leads the case for Ohio alleging 37 firms and officials across seven states including Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia New Jersey New York Kentucky Indiana and Massachusetts as defendants.
Six railroads place bids for billions of dollars in rolling stock and maintenance equipment as inventories shrink and wholesale demand rises. Chicago leaders say the industry reached a bottom and is restoring confidence, signaling a future upswing for the Calumet region and surrounding communities.
A proposed Anglo French pact sparks pledges of strong support. Officials signal that Britain would mobilize forces as in 1914 if European security demands it, aligning with France to deter aggression.
A U S Army transport Crook springs a leak about 150 miles from its destination but damage is said to be temporarily fixed. The report notes U S forces and the crew handling the crisis as the vessel proceeds toward its objective amid wartime concerns.
Special to The Evening Journal reports the United States Army Transport Crook bringing troops from Germany ran aground about 50 miles from York. The vessel sustained damage but has been temporarily repaired and is proceeding home.
Two automobile bandits robbed Benjamin Pearison vice president of the Community State Bank at 1637 Roosevelt read taking 29 bags of silver coins totaling 82750. They fled north in a car, were later seen entering an apartment at 2800 Work of Nigee room avenue, and were captured at 1317 Reégement prie ty Cipighnaoe ler. Police recovered all the stolen money.
A cautious view on resuming life at base steel plants hinges on railroad market stability and export conditions to key markets, indicating uncertainty about timing and demand as transportation and overseas orders influence the restart pace.
Anthony J. Drexel Jr. of Philadelphia stands trial on charges related to the Stanford Film Industries corporation. The firm, of which he was a member, allegedly arranged sale and loss of about 900000 dollars in stock, leading to its collapse.
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