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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1922
Page
3
Miners and operators prepare for a joint conference in New York as talks over wage scales intensify. Union leaders demand an 80 percent scale increase plus a dollar daily, eight hour shifts, and dues checks. If no agreement by April 1, a suspension in the anthracite fields may follow.
The Supreme Court yesterday dismissed the writs of error by which Alexander Howat and other labor leaders sought review of contempt of court findings by Kansas state courts. The court said the constitutional questions about the industrial relations court and strike prohibition were not properly presented, leaving in effect the lower court rulings that Howat and associates were in contempt for refusing to appear and for ordering a strike after being enjoined.
March 25 set to start wage negotiations in Baltimore for northern West Virginia coal with C F Keeney of United Mine Workers and Northern West Virginia Coal Operators association. Keeney to discuss at Charleston convention March 21 before a March 26 conference. About 25,000 miners affected. 96 percent under contract as of March 31. International policy committee to decide acceptance of any contract by April 1.
Officials say little chance remains to avert a strike in the bituminous coal fields. Mine operators refuse to enter wage talks with the United Mine Workers, signaling continued lockout as April 1 approaches and government efforts to broker an adjustment fail.
Labor official notes existing contracts require entry into negotiations despite readiness to negotiate on wage scales. United Mine Workers push for maintaining 1920 levels while employers seek cuts up to 130 percent. Government signals hands off stance, awaiting strike developments and public welfare impact. John L. Lewis expected in Washington then New York for anthracite decision.
Pittsburgh March 28 miners from the Pittsburgh district were invited by the Pittsburgh Coal Producers association to meet next Monday to negotiate a wage scale for its members The scale committee will have full authority to negotiate and the minors scale committees of District No 5 are asked to attend with full authority The current arrangement ends March 11 and immediate attention is requested by R W Gardiner commissioner
Freight rate hearings wrap up with railroads arguing that lower rates hinge on the labor board’s wage controls. Alfred P. Thom says appeal should go to the board, while Clyde Brown notes passenger rate cuts would require a 20 percent traffic rise to offset the loss. Other officials from Illinois Central, Southern Pacific, and the U S Steel line weigh in as the proceedings end.
Navy personnel and ship assignments including detachments to Pearl Harbor Haiti and Guantanamo Bay. Entries list officers like Lieut. Comdr. James P. Haynes and Capt. Bower Patrick, along with ships such as the Tennessee Reina Mercedes and the Stribling, detailing transfers, duties, and promotions across Atlantic and Caribbean stations in 1922.
Obituaries note Mrs Somertlle Beall of Damascus aged 70s died at her son in law and daughter’s home. Funeral from Franklin Beall’s home with Damascus cemetery burial. Also Mrs Elizabeth Windsor of Potomac dies age 72, funeral at Potomac Methodist church. A double wedding reported for Takoma Park residents Miss Hazel Pickard and Rudyard Smith and Ruth Weaver and Eugene Lincoln. Jury panel named for March term Rockville circuit court with several excused. Local cleric Rev D M Brown presided. Gov Ritchie names Alfred A Ray notary in Takoma Park. Sheriff appointment in Clarkeburg district.
Tanlac, the celebrated medicine, will now be sold in Washington and the District of Columbia after phenomenal sales across the country and Canada. More than 25,000,000 bottles sold in seven years, with large Dayton Ohio and Walkerville Canada laboratories, claims of unmatched drug-trade success, and testimonials from users praising restored health and strength.
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