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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1921

Page

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Rail Labor Board Seeks Avert Walkout In Big Five Strike

United States railroad labor board announced a Wednesday conference with rail executives and leaders of the big five brotherhoods to avert a planned October 30 walkout. The Board reported progress toward settlement while noting one group, the Brotherhood of Railway Signalmen, declined to join the strike coalition.

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Harding Strike Plans Stated By Attorney General

President Harding's plan to uphold law during a general rail strike was outlined after a conference with Attorney General Daugherty and district attorneys from rail centers New York Chicago Cleveland Buffalo and Indianapolis The government will not run the railroads but will ensure they are operated as he said leaving the White House.

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Ecuador Catalogs Duty-Free Raw Materials and Machinery

Washington reports Ecuador seeks manufacturing growth by tax and duty exemption for all raw materials and machinery. Minister Elizalde received a message from the Ecuadorian minister of foreign relations outlining the law and its aims to attract foreign capital.

Ecuador Washington Elizalde Eecuadorent

Garys Red Meetings End as Police Break Up Rally

Gary Indiana police chief Forbis announced no more radical meetings will be held in the city. A meeting promoting relief for Soviet Russia was dispersed by officers after tensions rose. Speakers included M. Lee of Chicago and William Foster, a 1978 strike leader, with Loeb also present.

Gary Tech Forbis Russia Lee Chicago Loeb William Foster

Burkett Sentenced for Forging Theodore Roosevelt Endorsement

Mrs Keema Richardson Burkett of Hillsdale Indiana is sentenced to three years in the penitentiary for forging Theodore Roosevelt's endorsement on a note for 860 908 The case notes the limited term and severity of the punishment. Luriel G Hayes evangelist dies in Davenport Iowa after colliding with a heavy truck at age 72.

Theodore Roosevelt New York Get Keema Richardson Burkett Hillsdale Ind Hayes Davenport Lurlel G. Hayes

Gerry Measure Defeated in Senate Tax Revision Debate

The Senate defeated 46 to 28 an amendment to the tax revision bill proposing a progressive cut in normal income tax with 2 percent on the first 5 000, 4 percent on the next 35 000, and 6 percent beyond 35 000. Two Republicans joined Democrats in approval, while Gerry's plan would extend further reductions and exemptions across all taxpayers. The committee proposal retained current rates.

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Beer and Wine May Be Prescribed for Medical Use

Treasury officials announce immediate regulations allowing doctors to prescribe beer and wine for the ill. A two and a half gallon beer limit per prescription and two quart limit for wine are set, with no cap on total prescriptions. The move follows legal interpretations of Palmer and aims to restore clear rights to patients and pharmacists.

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Seemingly A Fresh Listener Sparks Old Joke Revival

A witty quip finds new life as a fresh listener prompts an old joke to spark renewed laughter. The moment shows how timing and audience shape humor across generations.

World War Leaders Visit President Harding

Three Allied leaders Admiral Beatty of Britain General Diaz of Italy and Lieutenant General Jacques of Belgium arrived in the United States last week and formally paid respects to President Harding and other American officials.

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Charles Scott Jr named finance head of Red Cross central committee

Charles Scott Jr of Philadelphia is appointed chairman in charge of finances for the central committee of the American Red Cross. Announcement came from National headquarters on Sunday.

Charles Scott, Jr Red Cross Washington Philadelphia Central Committee of the America Red Cross National Wrthorteghery

Wisconsin Rail Case for Retrial and Other Supreme Court Actions

The Supreme Court ordered reargument of the Wisconsin rail rate case for December 5. It will also hear January 3 arguments on the North Dakota act’s constitutionality and review cases involving the Non-Partisan League and Joseph Gilbert. The court upheld J Herman Dierkes's five year penitentiary term in Cincinnati, denied review for five IWW members convicted in Kansas, and ruled taxes paid to a collector cannot be recovered from a successor.

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Rumor Claims Ex Emperor Charles Killed in War

Reports from Vienna and Budapest claim former Emperor Charles I of Austria is killed and his army defeated near Tata-Tovares, with Hungarian forces pursuing. Dispatches note entente warnings, Czech ultimatum, and unverified lines about Charles entering Budapest and disrupted communications.

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Allied forces mobilize as Hungary border tensions rise

Three Guisions dispatch teen recruits to reinforce on the Hungarian border while all railroad communications with Hungary are occupied. The government communicates with Czechoslovakia Romania and the allies to act in harmony.

Hungary Czechoslovakia Tiumania

Mediation Sought in West Virginia Coal Mine Dispute

Philip Murray vice president of the United Mine Workers proposed mediation by the senate education and labor committee to settle a twenty year dispute between coal miners and operators in the West Virginia fields. He urged basic principles for settlement and suggested an administrator be appointed by Chief Justice Wyatt to interpret and enforce the agreement.

Washington Senate Education and Labor Committee West Virginia Philip Murray United Mine Workers of America Murray Jnatice Wyatt

Two Soldiers Killed at Fort Shafter

Privates Frank W. Barnard and Ernest Sprague of Company H Twenty seventh infantry died from bullet wounds at Fort Shafter. The incident is linked to Private William C. McLachlin of Edmonton Alberta, who is to be turned over to civil authorities as officials seek a motive.

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Unknown American Soldier Chosen for Arlington Burial in France

In Chalons sur Marne France Oct 25 an American unknown soldier was chosen for return to Arlington National Cemetery. Sgt Edward F Younger of Chicago selected one of four caskets in a city hall chapel after a brief ceremony with French and U S officers present.

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Exking Tries Suicide During Arrest

An arrest turned chaotic when Exking attempted to take his own life by shooting himself amid detainment. Authorities report the suspect exposed himself to fatal risk before intervention.

Attempted Throne Restoration Ends in Capture

In Hungary, former emperor Charles and his wife Zita are prisoners in Esterhazy Castle at Tata To varos after Charles failed to regain the throne. He attempted suicide after being arrested near Komora. Zita prevented the act.

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Senate OKs income tax rates without record vote

The senate approved today with no recorded vote the normal rates of four percent on the first four thousand dollars of income and eight percent on all over that amount. These are the rates now in force.

Washington Senate

War on small tax dodgers declared in Chicago

George M. Murdock announces a city wide drive to prosecute individuals who evade small taxes. The effort targets trivial pay exemptions and items like ice cream. John C. Clinnin has provided hundreds of alleged violator names as 50 agents and field deputies join the Chicago district investigation.

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Landis Settles Rail Row in Minneapolis Dispute

Federal Judge K K M Landis acted as arbiter in a dispute between union men on the Minneapolis St Paul and Saint Marie railway. He ruled in favor of the brakeman after a Chicago hearing following allegations the conductor accused the brakeman of disobeying orders and being undesirable.

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Butchers Vote To Strike In Chicago Markets

In Chicago 3000 butchers vote to strike on November 1 if master butchers cut wages. Current pay is $40 weekly for 9 hour days and 11 hour Saturday. A proposed $8 weekly cut was announced by master butchers, risking disruption to virtually all markets.

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