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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1922
Page
11
Soft coal production rises sharply in nonunion Middle and Southern Appalachia with weekly loadings peaking at about 4.15 million tons. Anthracite remains near zero as production and coke output drop, and the survey cites continued market shortages and stock consumption despite expanded activity.
Remembrance of Gen McAndrew recalls his rise to major general and chief of staff of the 4th Army during critical 1918 battles. Eye witness accounts credit him with leading transportation, supply, and medical efforts as American forces broke the St Mihiel salient and launched the Argonne offensive.
General M Andrew died after a long career marked by service in the Indian campaigns Cuba Philippines and World War I. A West Point class of 1888 graduate born 1868 in Hawkes Point he rose from paymaster duties to brigadier general in 1917. He led units at Grécourt and helped organize army staff and corps schools.
Senator Harrigan denounces the tariff as a boon to special interests and a burden on workers while Senator Ladd defends it as a constructive measure for farming and industry. The exchange highlights disputes over protection, regional impacts, and presidential authority across the legislative debate.
Democratic leaders in the Senate plan limited speeches against the McCumber tariff with no filibuster, aiming to lay out the case before the country as debate could stretch six weeks. West Virginia labor strife feeds broader political intrigue with potential senatorial bids and party maneuvering across labor counties and state politics.
The Anti Saloon League issued a call to churches and civic groups to prevent the election of any candidate who favors modifying federal prohibition. It warned that two thirds of Congress is needed to resubmit the Eighteenth Amendment but a bare majority could weaken enforcement. The group claims 34 national organizations oppose prohibition and urges action in primaries and the general election to keep wet candidates from office. It frames the issue as loyalty to the Constitution and calls for widespread public mobilization to defeat pro liquor candidates.
Police officer E A Ketoner chased a fleeing car after reports that James Spry a 72 year old Civil War veteran at Soldiers Home was robbed of two purses containing 33. Two men Arthur Dixon 31 of 1538 Decatur Philadelphia and Otto Hall 33 of 3223 Durval Richmond were arrested after witnesses say they fled a car near George Washington University student George Gordon alerted the officer.
A Washington bound coupe, driven by a chauffeur and carrying two men and a woman, skated along a wharf at the edge of the river. The front wheels hung over the drop when the boat reached the dock, a near-miracle preventing a plunge. Police arrested the passengers. the chauffeur fled after phoning. The woman was fined $10 to appear in court. the two men released. Dr John Lea Allison delivered a farewell sermon at Second Presbyterian before leaving for evangelistic work.
Lincoln April 30 Bryan predicts revenue will be a dominant issue in the national campaign. He says current administration leadership is out of touch with farmers and masses, calls Treasury actions “the boldest piracy,” and argues Democrats can gain near Congress to shape the presidential contest. He cites the Newberry election as a possible ally for Nebraska.
A special meeting was held in the Runterot building board room to discuss proposed changes in district taxation. Shacenth Street Highlands sension will meet at 3 Prophyterian chure. The Rev Francis A Consort begins the first of two lecture series at Georgetown.
College program at 4 20 this afternoon features a lecture on earthquakes. Womens Ofte Club plans May dance tonight. Local associations hold meetings tonight at churches and schools with officer elections and temple vestry sessions noted.
Cleveland April 30 The national Socialist party convention debated whether to affiliate with labor and allied groups for future political activity. Most indicated the body may hold aloof, sending delegates with no policy commitment to the next convention. Hillquit proposed cooperation with labor in state groups, but opponents feared loss of party identity.
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