Woods Chosen Head of Agency for Idle Workers
Arthur Woods, ex police commissioner of New York, is named head of a central agency to coordinate emergency relief for unemployed wage earners nationwide. Secretary Hoover’s aides push community based organization for rapid job distribution, with local reports feeding the conference and authorities urged to publicize aid efforts.
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Associated Press
Arthur Woods
New York
National Conference On
Cloover
Cok Woods
Labor disputes rise in United States mediation progress
The Labor Department reports 66 labor disputes nationwide with Hugo J. Kerwin directing conciliation efforts. In the last ten days five disputes were settled and two new ones opened, involving around sixty four workers. Sixty nine cases by month end mark the highest level since the war, with some still in dispute or awaiting action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabor
Hugo J. Kerwin
Artion
Berlin Raises Import Tax Surcharge to 1900 Percent
The semi official note says the tariff will rise on September 29 from 30 percent to 1900 percent due to mark depreciation. The gold surcharge will more than double, likely reducing foreign goods prices in Germany while sanctions impact luxury items. The increases, started in August 1919 at 240 percent and stepping to 900 percent by November 1920, depend on dollar value to the mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegemeimi Zeitang
Germany
Huestinnes
Railroads Ask 856 Million In Gov Run Rail Private Claims
Director General Davis told President Harding and cabinet that by October 1 claims arising from government operation of the railroads totaled 856 million dollars. Settlements reached amounted to about 387 million, with roughly 117 million paid. The filings cover 90,944 miles of rail out of 241,000 nationalized miles. if remaining lines are claimed similarly, total could top 1.087 billion. Most settlements have been paid since January and many since April.
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Davis
Railroad Administration
Presdent
Harding
Yeserday
Ted
Hay
Athout
Ultimatum in Dock Strike Hits New York
An ultimatum to striking longshoremen who refused to ratify the wage agreement was issued in New York. Union leaders say 2% of local unions have backed the strike while officials of the International Longshoremen's Association approved the wage cut.
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New York
F. L Toppin
Foppin
International Longshore Men's Association
Lodging House Seeks Hour Change For Leisure Time
Urbain Ledoux, guardian of the unemployed, asked District commissioners to extend the municipal lodging house hours to 11 p m. The 318 Twelfth Street Northwest facility now closes at 10 p m. He requested 30 beds for his new unemployed relief society, urging the extra hour for leisure before bed. Commissioner Rudolph referred the matter to Col Forbes, director of the Veterans Bureau.
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Urbain Ledoux
Ledoux
Twelfth Street
Rudolph
Col
Forbes
Veterans Bureau
Breadwinner Aid Will Come First
Washington city committees to administer unemployment relief were appointed by the district commissioners and will meet to organize. The group will adopt five national conference principles prioritizing breadwinners and those lacking resources, with recommendations to employers and charitable agencies to follow the plan. The local panel includes Albert Schulties Philip King Charles W mmes Claude H Woodward Edward S Brashears and Walter Safford. About 5720 unemployed were recorded as of September 1, a figure the city says is comparable to other cities.
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Citizens’ Committee
Wdistrict
National Conference On Unemployment
National Conference
Washington
Albert Schulties
Philip King
Charles W. mm
Claude H. Woodward
Edward S.S. Brashears
Walter Safford
Rudolph
E. E Wunt
Ledoux Idle Army Serenades White House in Protest
Ledoux from Boston led about twenty jobless men to the White House as cabinet sat in session seeking aid for the unemployed. They sang war songs in a single file while Ledoux met with Secretary Christian but no appointment was made. He hoped a larger contingent would be received soon by President Harding.
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Iibam
Ledoux
Boston
White House
Harding
Christian
Help Sought From Harding For Imprisoned Miners
The United Mine Workers of America urged President Harding to aid Federal protection of coal miners jailed by West Virginia authorities after recent strike disturbances. A committee from the Indianapolis convention spent an hour with the President outlining concerns but issued no public conclusions. John Moore, representing President Lewis, said progress on protecting the prisoners’ rights was expected.
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United Mine Workers of America
Harding
West Virginia
Mine Workers’ Convention
Indianapolis
John Moore
Ohio
Lewis
Back Arms Parley His Plea to Labor
Officials not disturbed by navy yard machinists attitude as AFL call for world disarmament gains momentum. Gompers urges immediate support for the international arms conference, citing past labor backing and Harding invitation. Demonstrations planned in New York Philadelphia Meridian and many cities nationwide with union support and cross city parades and mass meetings.
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Parley
Navy Yard
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Federation
Denver
United States
Harding
Union of Navy Yard
Madison Square Garden
Tex Hichard
New York
Gompers Yesterdy
New York Central Labor Union
Municipal Tabernacle
Philadelphia
Central Labor
Washington
Jersey City
Fort Wayne
Ind
Lansing
Mich
Utica
Mason City
Iowa
Somerset
Uniontown
Watertown
Wis
du Quoin
Brea
Calif
la Junta
Colo
Hot Springs
Ark
Zanesville
Ohio
Hibbing
Mrs Griswold allegedly kept virtual prisoner in Northfield cottage
Atlantic City reports Ida B Harmon testified at the probate appeal over Alice Gerry Griswold's will that Mrs Griswold was kept in isolation for three years at a Northfield cottage. The will favors Mrs Mary Drischman with the estate valued at 300000. Countess da Contabi questions the will. Francis Griswold testified of their separation amid Mrs Drischman's influence. Mrs Drischman ill and did not appear.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Associated Press
Ida B. Harmon
Alice
Gerry Griswold
Baltimore
Milan
Italy
Francis Baylis Griswold
Three men jailed for intoxication sentenced to 30 days
William Vermillion Timothy Murphy and Roscoe Turner were jailed 30 days each by Judge Mattingly for intoxication. The judge said the term was to help them straighten out, not as punishment. John D. O'Leary also received 30 days but was later recalled and put on probation after friends intervened.
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Mattingly
William Vermillion
Timothy Murphy
Roscoe Turner
John D. O'Leary
United States urged to aid Europe in economic recovery
A Chamber of Commerce of the United States report from Europe warns that wars retard global revival and fear of renewed clashes blocks business. It says the U S cannot refrain from active participation to settle world economic and financial woes as western and central Europe need American help to restore hope and progress. The report notes the world operates on half prewar standards with 300 million people cutting consumption to 30 percent and cites Germany's reparations as needing a solid allied front for settlement.
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Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Europe
Western
Armaments Conference Invitations Sent for November 11 1921
The United States invites France Great Britain Italy Japan and China to participate in a Washington conference on armament limitation and Pacific Far Eastern questions set for November 11 1921. Belgium is invited to join discussions reflecting Far East interest with tentative agenda notes.
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Lands
Portugal
Washington
Brussels
Mingue
Lisbon
Foreign Office
United States
France
Great Britain
Italy
Japan
China
Belgium
Far Eest
Craig Wants Parliament Ready for Sudden Call
Belfast, Oct. 4. Sir James Craig, Ulster premier, moves the adjournment of the Ulster House of Parliament to December 13 and grants the speaker power to reconvene in an emergency. He says the measure strengthens readiness for untoward events and ensures Ulster voices are heard on any proposals. He notes no invitation yet to new London talks and cites risks of misrepresentation if Ulster does not attend.
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Belfast
Ulster House of Parliament
James Craig
London
James
Downing Street
Ulster
French Military Experts To Sail Oct 22 For U S
Paris dispatch reports that Marshal Foch and a French military delegation will sail from Havre on October 22 aboard the Paris. Gen Desticker Capt Dumoury Lieut de Souderan accompany him. Gen Wiegand is not part of the mission. The program ends November 11 at Arlington with Foch decorating the unknown American soldier's grave.
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Paris
Associated Press
Marshal Foch
Desticker
L'noptral
Dumoury
Lieut
de Souderan
Havre
Wiegand
American Legion
Arlington
Washington
Supreme Council
France
Miners Plan Wage Demand and Arbitration Talks
Indianapolis October 4 The United Mine Workers of America convened as wage demands must be set by February 14 and a binding agreement with government officials cannot foreclose a spring strike. A reconvened convention will decide policy on arbitration and wage scales. a plan for advancing arbitration was discussed but Washington officials were told no deal before February. The gathering also banned Ku Klux Klan miners, opposed a 500000 gift to Kansas district officials, backed vigorous unionization, and urged a congressional inquiry into Mingo county conditions.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Associated Press
United Mine Workers of America
Ku Klux Klan
Kansas
West Virginia
Mingo County
Gomer Davis
Illinois
Washington
John L. Lewis
Lewis
William Mitch
Indiana Miners’ Organization
Kut Klux Klan
Alabama
Unemployed in London clash with police in unrest era
Prime Minister Lloyd George urges national relief tied to resources while warning of extended hardship from a world economic slump. He highlights the Inverness formula for Irish talks, warns against extremism, and touts progress toward Washington arms talks as nations face a shared crisis. He vows no one will starve while crumbs remain in the cupboard.
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Inverness
Washington
Lloyd George
Highlands
London
America
Great Britain
Europe
Lioys George
Millerand Hosts Pershing Luncheon at the Elysee Palace
In Paris on Oct 4 President Millerand and Mme Millerand hosted a luncheon in honor of Gen. Pershing chief of staff of the American army. Attendees included Myron Herrick United States Ambassador Jusserand Premier Briand and cabinet ministers Admiral Niblack Gen Allen and marshals Foch Joffre Petain and Fayolle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Millerand
Mme. Millerand
Pershing
Elysee Palace
Myron T. Herrick
United States
France
M. Jusserand
Briand
Albert Nibiack
European
Allen
Germany
Foch
Joffre
Petain
Fayolle
Labor Stands Firm in Mingo War Probe
The American Federation of Labor vows a full investigation of conditions in the Mingo coal district West Virginia despite the Senate committee's plan to end hearings except in Washington Officials say they will press the union case when hearings resume October 24 while operators gain a strategic advantage in the dispute concluding the case with a Washington venue shift and continued pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Labor
Mingo Coal
West Virginia
Senate
Washington
Mingo District
Investigation in Mingo fields facing testmony gap
Hearings in Washington reveal union leaders will struggle to present crucial testimony as several key witnesses are jailed by operators. West Virginia District of the United Mine Workers president and secretary face barriers, and federal investigators may be unable to secure full cooperation.
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Mingo Fields
Washington
Rederation
West Vagina
Aretin
Shue
Wadington
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