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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1921
Page
10
U S railroads moved more freight in 1920 than any year in history with net ton mileage at 445.975 billion, up 18 percent from 1919 and surpassing 1918. Yet profits faded as costs rose, with per train mile expenses up 24 percent for freight and wages and fuel increasing.
A United States citizen was appointed director of libraries and museums in Peru with headquarters in Lima. The piece argues American-trained librarians are highly prepared, noting global adoption of U.S. library methods and the emphasis on formal cataloging, classification, and reference work as essential for modern library leadership. It contrasts American training with international adoption and hints at wider interest in U.S. librarianship abroad.
A harsh editorial condemns the Nonpartisan League and its leaders as un-American and socialist leaning. It praises Kansas for resisting the league and warns that its influence wanes after opposing World War mobilization. The piece also notes agricultural funding cuts and political tensions reflected in Allied diplomacy and local administration.
President Harding urged Admiral Hensey to keep the Shipping Board functioning with full authority amid looming expirations to guard credit and foreign trade. Chairman Benson backs immediate abrogation of hostile commercial treaties and lifting Panama Canal tolls to aid American ships, pressing for a fair trial of the Jones act for a strong merchant fleet.
The Senate swiftly approved President Harding picks Dana H Rudolph and James F Oyster as district commissioners. Backed by taxpayers and civic groups, the moves ensure smooth government. Other quips touch on politics, economics, and world affairs with a light editorial tone.
Clara Barton’s North Oxford homestead transferred from Carl O Carlson to the Woman’s National Missionary Society of the Universalist Church. The group will restore the site and convert it into a memorial home for visitors, aggregating all Red Cross relics to form a world-spanning memorial collection.
A column argues for ending the four month gap between elections and new terms. It notes the Harding era lost headway, cites failed confidence votes, and urges early congressional action to amend constitutional dates. Ratification by states is deemed likely.
The piece cites President Harding and Secretary Hughes urging full protection of American rights earned in victory. It argues a universal principle of community and equality of nations guides policy, stronger than any treaty. It notes no swaggering State Department while avoiding derogation of American interests, though details echo Wilson era actions.
The Supreme Court refused to review a Pennsylvania case where a railroad with coal company contracts seized coal in transit for its own fees. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad faced a ruling upholding the seizure, tied to a dispute with the Phoenix Portiang Cement Company of Nazareth over 44 carloads of fuel.
Lady Henry Somerset's death brings wealth to distant kinsman Lord Somers, captain of the First Life Guards. He wed Daisy Meeking, daughter of the late Capt Meeking. The Meeking family fortune rose from a Holborn grocery and dry goods business.
Congress adjourned at 2 50 pm after meetings with the President. The Sixty seventh Congress will resume April 11 with confirmations including Cuno Rudolph and James F C Oyster for DC commissioners and nominees for Assistant Secretary of War and Treasury. Several military and civil posts were approved. Senator La Follette blocked a seat on the Interstate Commerce Commission, prompting special session moves. Efforts to speed an antidumping law and tariff measures were outlined, with taxation legislation urged ahead of tariff revision.
House Republicans disagree on how to handle former President Wilsons order placing postmasters under the civil service. Replies to Representative Fess question show support for restoring the old system or preserving a civil service principle. Final decision by President Harding is weeks away.
J C de Veyra and Isaure Gabaldon, Philippine residents, conferred with President Harding and urged Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood to recommend a definite independence date. April 2 was set as the tentative sailing date from San Francisco, with a one week delay to allow W Cameron Forbes to join and confer with the President and Secretary Weeks on March 24.
The Revista de Economia Hacienda urges urgent measures to avert Spain's industrial crisis by adopting a provisional customs tariff to replace the government’s planned fixed scheme. It argues that world conditions require flexibility and proposes temporary increases to form a modus vivendi with major trade partners France, England, and the United States.
Athens reports Howard Capos American Minister to Greece retires. Barton Hall, first secretary, becomes charge d affaires until successor arrives. Universal regret voiced in Athens. Ceppa, Princeton Greek professor, on leave, may return to U.S. within a month.
The Supreme Court ruled that temporary patents on government land become permanent after two years if no protest is filed. The decision upholds a mandamus to require the Interior Secretary to issue a patent to Allen L. Newton for a Seattle Washington homestead entry.
A. W. Lafferty, former Oregon representative, concludes a tour of Europe criticizing postwar German invasion effects on trade. He urges Britain and France to respect American commercial rights, warns against punitive export taxes on Germany, and predicts restored credit will revive global commerce. He cites cotton surpluses and the potential for German mills to buy, stressing a quick peace to restore foreign exchanges.
The passenger car is no longer a press ure car, but is a public utility. The motor truck has proved a boon to the general rural Public, to the farmer and small shipper. It is cheaper for short hauls than railroads and a time saver. It backs up to the shipper, loads, and drives to a buyer 200 miles away. Railroad shipments incur drag team costs from warehouse to train and from destination to consignee. The motor truck eliminates this extra hauling expense.
Alfred M. Holt of Atlanta declares Democrats will back President Harding and the American party, saying national good outweighs party loyalty. He notes he has been a Democrat but would switch if Republicans deviate from American principles, predicting most Democrats will support Harding.
A four day conference in this city gathered ten state delegates and federal officials to standardize market practices. Discussions yesterday focused on fruits vegetables hay and tobacco with participation from Vermont New York Massachusetts Pennsylvania New Jersey Maryland West Virginia Ohio Wisconsin and Missouri.
The Farmers' Mortgage Funds in Philadelphia Souern advertise joint stock land bank bonds at 5 percent interest under the Federal farm loan act. Bonds yield about 5.44 per cent tax free under Supreme Court ruling, with Congress backing the policy. The piece questions why home building mortgages for workers lack similar tax exemptions and notes a gun in the pocket means crime on the docket.
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