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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1921
Page
15
In conference with railway executives, assurances were sought that a 12 percent wage reduction accepted by workers would end further cuts. The labor board could rescind the remaining 9 percent of last year’s raise. The public expects law to be observed and threatens consequences if the dispute escalates into famine or death.
The Local Situation outlines how a looming general railroad strike could affect Washington. Merchants report ample food and fuel stocks to bridge short disruptions, and the city’s deepwater access, canal network, and highways place it in a favorable position to obtain essentials via trucks and boats if the strike lasts months.
Public-spirited citizens consider the potential strike and its effects, noting it may end quickly if it takes effect. The piece urges surveying the situation and making tentative plans to meet an emergency, reserving action for any eventuality.
The text brands public figures and institutions with garbled phrases about disarmament, attendance at arms talks, and economic prospects. It references the Emergency Fleet Corporation, the shipping board, Secretary Davis, and a corrupt sale noted at a barrel of misread numbers, illustrating a noisy, uncertain political snippet.
A North Carolina war mother suggests installing Belfry chimes in every city and town to play the national anthem at 6 pm daily. Nate the American Legion will consider the plan next month, aiming to fund and instruct local chapters to install the chimes as a nationwide memorial and patriotic reminder.
New York dispatch reports a costly per capita government in Boston with figures around 35260 dollars, prompting questions about municipal spending and fiscal policy amid October discussions.
The piece notes Washington AG finds no unwritten law restricting women from wearing any clothes, a matter of personal taste. It also discusses a naval shift, with American fleets moving to the Pacific and Britain repositioning ships, highlighting global power concentration in Pacific waters.
Fragmentary OCR reads Harding to honor Grant with a ceremonial act. Mentions Cincinnati and Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice candidate Hugh Nichol, identified as a former chief. Text is incomplete and uncertain about details and roles.
A bill proposed by Chairman Johnson would codify naturalization laws and overhaul the naturalization process. Representative Dyer introduces a bias question, and hearings on the measure are slated to begin Wednesday with the House immigration committee.
Paris dispatch reports the American Red Cross foreign relief appropriation for the year starting July 4 1921 lowered to 11006000. The largest item is 6000000 for a new Europe child health program tied to the American relief administration feeding drive. Funds cover Austria Hungary Poland Czechoslovakia and other nations with 600000 for League of Red Cross Societies Geneva and 443000 for Junior Red Cross education.
Differences among Secretary Weeks Governor Morrow and union officials over Canal Zone administration have been largely resolved in talks at the War Department. Weeks will soon issue instructions to Morrow, who is returning to his post after meeting with President Harding. The final compromise will be announced later this week.
Dawson N T Oct 17 Frank Keeley once of Brooklyn and A Warburton presumed dead after disappearing while exploring the wilderness between Fort Norman and Ross River The Gravel river near Fort Norman was breaking up with ice trapping the pair Trappers say no word has been heard sinceShrme Keeley a former newspaper writer had notable experience in the Gallatian Glsies.
Professors at Harvard study drama assiduously and say several students are ready to present American plays that could rival those of the past, a hopeful sign for future audiences.
Willard T Monroe of Brontreal Canada predicts eyeglasses will become as extinct as the dodo due to medical advances. He cites a Canadian eye specialist who cured him and contends radium may be used in surgery someday to treat eye ailments. He links eyewear decline to long reading habits and future scientific progress.
The Chinese republic’s tenth national anniversary message to President Harding was released yesterday. It conveyed gratitude for his remembrance of China and noted a cordial, friendly tone between the nations.
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