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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1921
Page
1
A government plan to adjust bail wages will affect about one million men. Hearings will be held on the proposed changes for other classes on June 6. The action appears to target wage-based bail provisions and related classifications.
Final census totals place the continental United States population at 105,710,629, with outlying territories adding 11,648,629 for a country total of 117,359,258. A railroad labor board decision to downwardly adjust carrier wages is expected July 1 1921, with hearings set for June 6 and officials cautious on impact and timing.
The United States railroad labor board announced a downward revision of wages for more than 1,000,000 unskilled rail workers to take effect July 1 with pay hearings set for June 6. The measure, unexpected, follows earlier wage increases and argues for wartime cost pressures and market conditions affecting railroads.
Dr E B Rosa chief physicist at the Bureau of Standards died of heart disease yesterday while seated at his desk. Born 1861 in Rogersville New York he studied at Wesleyan Johns Hopkins and received a PhD in 1891. He directed instrument development during World War I and promoted safety standards. Survived by his wife Mary Evans of Harrisburg.
The Forty fourth annual Christian churches convention of Maryland Delaware and the District of Columbia opened in Hagerstown with an address by Rev. Dr. E B Bagby of Washington on Why I am Glad I am at Minister. The day included prayer services led by C A Frick and Bari Taggart, with reports from officials and attendance of several Washington ministers.
Gov Morgan plans a personal appeal to President and War Secretary Weeks for federal aid to quell mounting violence in mining regions. President and Weeks hesitate, awaiting convincing proof state authorities cannot maintain order. Officials fear dawn of May 9 may bring renewed clashes and call for martial law in Mingo and Pike counties remains under consideration.
report before Congress details hearings likely to run a week or ten days. Morrison supports reclassification to improve efficiency, while balancing pay and fair treatment. Senators Elkins and Goodykoonts accompany to executive offices, with officials present in Washington.
A report notes Secretary Hughes referenced US trade policy with Russia as tied to the fate of American prisoners in Russia. The communication, conveyed indirectly via British or Red Cross channels, signals that closer US relations depend on Helsinki-style safeguards for persons and property and conditions needed for commerce.
Fragmentary report describes an anniversary linked outbreak and a border region clash near West Virginia and Kentucky. No injuries reported in town despite shots fired. sheriff and state police captain arrived with a United States server to report on the matter.
Berlin delivers a proposed payment to the Allies totaling 37.5 million marks in gold or approved foreign currency, with a commission to choose a city such as Coblenz or Mainz to receive 159 million marks under the ultimatum terms. The plan contemplates payments to satisfy reparations within 25 days, as Germany faces Allied demands.
The article details White House talks with Representative Stephen G Porter and House Foreign Affairs Committee members about advancing a peace resolution with Germany. It notes Senate actions and party tensions, predicting a possible deadlock if House leaders push their own plan, and mentions Knox backed proposals and differing views on international policy.
Reports say the White House has shown interest in a nesting mother owl and her young. The mother owl reportedly hunts at night to capture rodents near the residence, while the agency considers pest control options.
An informal Polish appeal for American support on the Silesian plebiscite surfaced via the Regiest and transmitted by Prince Ludomirski. The State Department said the United States will not participate in settlement via the Supreme Council, citing scope limits and noninvolvement in European affairs.
Fragments indicate mention of Ricinus in relation to foreign participation in FISCCA. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear details on persons, places, dates, or organizations. Summary preserves the minimal stated facts without embellishment.
Washington Post 1921 reports President Harding has fostered mutual respect and constitutional independence between the White House and Congress in under three months. A new spirit and teamwork emerge, with leaders from both branches noting the President’s firmness and intellectual sympathy.
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