Bipartisan Rail Plan Discussion Sparks Talk of Revolution
Witness Glenn Plumb testifies before the Interstate Commerce Committee on a tripartite rail plan. He argues workers seek democracy in industry and warns revolution could occur if lawful paths fail, estimating funding from bonds and brotherhoods to finance railroads and asserting government action may replace current corporate motives.
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Ficuse
Interstate Commerce
Glenn KL. Plumb
Organized Labor
Jt Aif
Plumb
Aorons
Saunders
Indiana
Mr .Plumb
Mr. Saunders
Civil War Veteran Funds Sentiment for the League
The Post conducts a public opinion poll on the league of nations. Letters from readers include a Washington attorney who opposes the league, likening it to an insolvent group dragging the US into future business burdens, and a veteran who supports rejection as a bad scheme for 100 percent Americans. A third writer argues the league covenant has no redeeming features.
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League of Sational
Washington
League of Nations
United States
Nelions
Washington Post
League of Farmers
North Paketa
Elmewhere
Calls for deflation control of exports and wartime limits
A Republican memo urges deflation of currency and repeal of wartime measures to curb costs. It argues labor costs, government spending, and wasted assets drive high prices and calls for opposition to a plan backed by railroad unions. The piece frames a fight for economic liberty and criticizes appeasement of anti capitalist policies.
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Simeon D. Fess
Republican Congressional Committee
Fess
Plan for socializing railways raises workers fairness questions
Debates on a government grant monopoly plan ask if socializing railways can be extended to all industries. Representatives warn of inter-industry price fights and jealousy over profits while the witness argues groups cooperate better than rival capitalist markets.
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Rayburn
Senate Approves Mexico Inquiry On Rights Violations
Senate foreign relations committee unanimously adopts a resolution authorizing a full inquiry into Mexican outrages on American rights and property. A subcommittee led by Senator Fall will examine witnesses, possibly visit the Mexican border, and formulate remedial policy for submission to the administration.
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United States
Lodge
Fall
New Mexico
Wilson
Ashurst
Arizona
Fell
Falk
Brandegee
Connecticut
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Arixéne
Sendier King
Utah
House
Opposition to Plumb Plan Raises Industrial Control Alarm
Opinion notes warn the Plumb Plan would centralize management across industries, erode individual initiative, and empower organized labor. It argues the plan risks national economic disruption, likening it to Lenine-era control and condemning railroad wage demands accompanying the proposal.
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Atern
American Federation
Congress
England
Irving
Waste in Britain fuels anger over minister salaries
London reports wide opposition to proposed minister salary increases amid wartime excess, with critics pointing to large government staffs and waste. Lloyd George's refusal to share wealth with admirals earns him broad support as Times cites a need for economic leadership amid financial strain.
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Lloyd George
England
CS London Financial Markets
Anarchy Urges Force to Restore Interstate Traffic
Rep Blanton of Texas introduces a joint resolution declaring a state of anarchy in the United States. It would authorize the President to use naval and military power to protect interstate mails and traffic and quell the alleged upheaval threatening government finances.
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Blanton
United States
Texas
Peoples
Memphis Editor Feasted In Jail
United Press reports Memphis editor Ho T Leech in jail for ten days for alleged contempt of court after publishing a political editorial. He receives phonograph vaudeville entertainment, clippings and telegrams, food, books, flowers, and hundreds of visitors during his confinement in a jail room.
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United Press
Memphis
Tenn
Ho- T. Leech
Memphin. A
Leech
Market fluctuations reflect cautious trading across bonds
Market activity was subdued as profit-taking remained limited. French loans weakened with 5s at 78% and new 4s at 59 4, while Moscow and St Petersburg bonds edged lower. Brazilian loans fell across most issues and foreign railway shares declined. Paris and New York exchange rates firmed slightly amid modest bank liquidity.
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St. Petersburg
San Paulo
Great Western
Brazil
Paris
New York
Claggett Sets New Dallas to New York Flight Record
From the Capitol the State of Liberty in 75 minutes the new non stop speed record established yesterday by Col H B Claggett commander of the Dallas Boston flyers in an army De Havilland plane With Sergi Ralph Kratz as his passenger Col Claggett made the flight of 210 miles at an altitude of 4000 feet The plane averaged 168 miles an hour The previous record between Washington and New York was 84 minutes.
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State of Liberty
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Dallas
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