Rail wage award grants $600 million raise across rail system
The United States railroad labor board awarded wage increases from 18 to 27 percent retroactive to May 1, affecting about 1.8 million workers. The plan, designed to cover living costs, will raise annual pay by $600 million, with retroactive back pay totaling about $1.5 million for the current period. Some unions question acceptance while railroad officials say roads will comply. Rates likely rise to cover costs as freight and passenger charges may increase to meet the wage award.
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Chicago
United States Railroad Labor Board
United States
H.C. L
Lane Coromissi
Department of the Interior
JL. BE Shepard
The
Order of Railway Conductors
Mms
BE. T. Whiter
Pennsylvania Lines
KR. M. Barton
Mr. Barton
John Grunau
Chicago Yard Men's Association
Grunau
Grunaal
Barton
Masters
Mates
Pirote
America
Railroad Labor Board
KE. T. Whiter
Railway Labor Board
Democrats Aid Suffrage Move for Tennessee and North Carolina
In Columbus on July 21 the Democratic national committee unanimously urged ratification of the federal woman suffrage amendment by the Tennessee and North Carolina legislatures. The committee received a memorial asking aid for Carrie Chapman Catt, president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association.
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Columbus
Democratic National Committee
North Carolina
Carrie Chapman Catt
National American Woman Suffrage Association
Greeks and Bulgars Clash Rumors Surface in Thrace
Constantinople July 21 Greek officials say no move into Eastern Thrace has begun. Unverified rumors claim clashes between Greeks and Bulgarians are occurring as tensions rise near the frontier.
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Constantinople
Thrace
Miners Defiant Over Court Order
Kansas miners refuse to testify before the Industrial Relations Court after a state supreme court ruling upheld Judge Curran. President Alexander M. Howat denounces the tribunal as an insult to workers, pledging not to recognize it while receiving broad support from unions across Illinois Missouri Indiana Michigan Oklahoma Arkansas and others. He blames Governor Allen for the confrontation and says the miners stand on republican principles.
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Kansas City, Mo
Kansas State Supreme Court
Andrew Curran
Crawford County Court
Alexander M. Howat
Kansas Industrial Relations Court
Howat
Allien
Frank Farrington
Illinois
Missouri
Indiana
Michigan
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Kansas
Allen
Britain and France vow to defend Poland in war
London reports Britain's reply to Soviets and Millerand's pledge to uphold promises. Britain warns Russia that further advance into Poland will end trade talks. Millerand tells the chamber France will honor its commitment as Allied forces prepare to defend Poland. In Warsaw, Bolshevik advances along the Styr line are repelled by Polish divisions with continued front activity and significant Bolshevik gains shaved to nine to twelve miles in some sectors.
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London
Tchitcherin
Russia
Poland
Great Britain
Miller
Britain
Paris
Lloyd George
Great Britein
Millerand
Chamber of Deputies
France
Warsaw
Styr
Volhynia
War Department to sell canned meats to the public
The war department requests cooperation in its manuintu undertaking and plans to sell to the American public through thousands of wholesale dealers millions of dollars worth of canned corn beef dried beef hash roast beef and bacon at prices far below normal for a limited time.
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War Department
Department
George White Nominated Democratic National Chairman
George White of Marietta Ohio was elected chairman of the Democratic national committee after a four hour subcommittee session with Governor Cox and Franklin D Roosevelt. The move followed N Moore resigning as Ohio committeeman and Moore’s decision to decline the post. The Ohio state central committee approved White’s appointment to fill the vacancy amid Cox’s backing for an Ohio pick.
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Columbus
George White
Mariettta
Ohio
Homer Hh, Cummings
Statoeford
Conn
White
Aign
Marietta
Cummings
James H. Cox
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Cox
Moore
Ohio State Central Committee
Mr. White
Lipton Wins Second Shamrock IV Race for America Cup Shot
New York July 21 Sir Thomas Lipton and Shamrock IV won its second race against the American defender Resolute on a 20 mile triangular course. Shamrock led from start to finish except for a brief early stint as Resolute led briefly. One more win secures the coveted cup for Lipton and Ireland.
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New York
Thomas Lipton
Resolute
Shamrock
Shamrok
War Department to Sell Canned Meats to Fight Cost of Living
Washington July 21 war department announced sale of several million dollars worth of canned meats at prices lower than prewar quotations. The plan mobilizes sixty thousand postmasters five thousand bankers and the mayors of every city and town to aid in carrying out the program.
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Washington
War Department
Miss Grace Dickey Visits Sister in Council Bluffs
Miss Grace Dickey of Council Bluffs arrived last evening from Oakdale to visit at the home of her sister Mrs. Ralph Lytle.
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Grace Dickey
Council Bluffs
Oakdale
Ralph Lytle
Trim White Yacht and Shamrock Race Decides Victory
The trim white yacht to which the Americans have pinned their hopes finished with excitement after Shamrock crossed the line. Resolute faced a time allowance and waited to see if she could close the gap. Official timekeepers recorded Shamrock ahead with a fall of 4:45:11 to 4:36:40, giving Shamrock the race.
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Shamrock
Resolute
Elked
Disqualification voids Royales congress bid in Minnesota
Benson Minnesota July 21 Rev C J Royale of Benson is disqualified as the Republican candidate for congress in the Seventh Minnesota district in a ruling by District Judge Albert Johnson. The decision upholds Kvale as the duly nominated Republican candidate after Volstead’s defeat in the June primary. Kvale had nonpartisan league endorsement.
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Benson
Minn
C. J. Royale
Congress
Minnesota
Albert Johnson
Kvale
A. J. Volstead
Kvyate
Nonpartisan League
Over the Top as Winner at Des Moines Convention
A decisive victory marks the convention in Des Moines with a standout winner taking the lead. The event drew notable figures and broad participation, signaling strong public support and momentum for the winning candidate.
Republicans Name Kendall for Iowa Governor on Third Ballot
Des Moines July 21 N B Kendall of Albia named Republican nominee for governor on the third ballot at the state convention. Other nominees include John Hammill of Britt for lieutenant governor on the second ballot Glen Haynes Mason City by acclamation B J Gibson Corning for attorney general and F P Woodruff Knoxville for railroad commissioner by acclamation. The convention adopted a platform calling for repeal of the primary election law and new legislation to ensure free and fair expression by voters. Garrett of Burlington elected chairman of the resolutions committee. District caucuses named state committeemen for seven districts.
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Nate Kendall
Albia
John Hammill
Britt
Glen Haynes
Mason City
Ben Gibson
Corning
Fred Woodruff
Knoxville
Des Moines
N. B. Kendall
Iowa
B. J. Gibson
F. P. Woodruff
Garrett
Tracy Garrett
Burlington
Germans Flee Saar Blast in German Artillery Park
A large explosion rocked a Saar region munition dump in a former German artillery area. German inhabitants reportedly fled as gas shells and rockets ignited, causing a tremendous blast. The Berlin wireless patch notes continued updates on the incident.
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London
Saar
Germany
Berlin
Star
Railroads Ordered to Prioritize Coal Shipments to Northwest Ports
Washington July 21 Interstates Commerce Commission orders railroads to give preference to cars carrying bituminous coal bound for northwest ports effective July 25. The move follows a recommendation from operators and railway executives to prevent a coal shortage next winter in the region.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Northwest
Commission of
Bryan Could Lead Prohibition Ticket If Nominated
At Lincoln July 21 the Prohibition party opens its national convention amid talk that William J. Bryan would accept a Prohibition presidential bid with Billy Sunday as running mate. W.G. Calderwood says Bryan would take the honor. Sunday would accept if chosen. Delegates Hinshaw Poling Randall Howard and others discuss possible Bryan boom and slate if needed.
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Lincoln
Neb
Prohibition Party
William J. Bryan
Prohibition
William A
Billy") Sanday
Sunday
W. G. Calderwood
National Committee
Virgil G. Hinshaw
Natonal Committee
Daniel A. Poling
Charles H. Randall
California
Clinton N. Howard
Rochester
N. Y
Bryan
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W. W. Copeland
Alfred C. Mueller
Davenport
Lars E. Bladine
Cedar Falls
L. P. Barth
Howard County
Wm. G. Dows
Cedar Rapids
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Grinswell
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David Denning
Centerville
W. J. Bryan
National Convention of
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