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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1921
Page
1
Chicago scene as five rail union chiefs agree to meet the labor board in Chicago on Thursday to discuss a plan to lower freight rates and delay wage cuts while urging a suspension of the walkout. I C to act on rate reductions, and unions brace for broader wage talks with a nationwide rail stoppage looming.
Five railroad organization heads accept an invitation to confer with the United States railroad labor board tomorrow. The American Farm Bureau Federation seeks freight rate cuts of 10 to 20 percent and opposes a new 10 percent pay cut for rail workers. B M Jewell and other shop crafts leaders say they will oppose a strike. Warren S Stone attacks Joseph V Defrees's Chamber of Commerce statement. An eighth army corps canvass targets experienced railroaders. New York officials start a food supplies survey.
Washington dispatch reports the labor board will admonish railroad chiefs in Chicago for noncompliance with the law. The administration seeks a fair, impartial solution to the strike crisis, emphasizing obedience to Congress and the Constitution while preparing action if necessary. Public opinion opposes a strike and supports lawful settlement.
Chicago reports plan to feed subnormal class pupils a sheep gland diet once arrangements are complete. Dr Frank G Bruner says gland diets stem from health department physicians and about thousand children will partake. Doctors expect to revive function and even enhance brains through this diet in school kitchens.
In Cleveland Ohio on October 18 1922 railroad union leaders including Warren Stone W G Lee and W S Carter agreed to join chief executives and E P Curtis for a Chicago conference with the railroad labor board to seek an amicable settlement. Stone rebutted a Chamber of Commerce charge as unfair while stressing workers loyalty and wartime service.
A chronological record listing the sequence from the April 6 1917 declaration of war with Germany through key dates including Austria Hungary declarations armistices in 1918 the 1921 Knox resolution treaty signings with Austria Germany and Hungary and the 1921 Senate actions culminating in ratification with a 66 to 20 vote. It notes transmission to the Senate and open executive sessions led by Senator Lodge and the resulting ratification.
Two detectives pursued three men on Riverside Drive as shots rang out near 139th Street. One captive man, Norman D Garrett, 31, allegedly sold stolen autos to businessmen while posing as Dr James Pearson. Police say Garrett used multiple identities to sell cars to fund theft rings.
London dispatch reports that a Munich Times correspondent cites experts claiming Germany has developed a triple-barrelled electrically operated machine gun capable of firing 2900 rounds a minute in a circle. The piece notes civilian disguises for arms and ongoing gas and bacteriological research, with warnings that Opan's explosion might hinge on wartime engine experiments.
The Senate ratified the German peace treaty 66 to 20 with 14 Democrats joining the majority, and a later approval of Austria and Hungary pacts followed. Debate centered on Wilsonian internationalism versus Lodge reservations as foes argued against reviving the Versailles framework.
Kalorama Citizens association at Highlands last night voted unanimously against the districts new traffic amendment set to nearly abolish auto parking in the downtown area. Members urged a public hearing before the board of commissioners and called for a police department probe into alleged inadequacies. The regulation bans stopping in front of entrances to clubs theaters banks depots and other public places in the congested district bounded by Pennsylvania Avenue K Street Seventh and Seventeenth Streets with chalk marks to designate no stopping zones. CONTINUED ON SECOND PAGE.
Americans speculate on German currency, predicting millions from treaty ratification as the mark rises. Officials say ratification could boost the mark, increase U S exports to Germany, and improve Europe’s economy. Germany’s reparations payments in dollars are tied to the mark’s value.
The Associated Press reports President Harding expressed belief that British and American representatives at the armament conference will work with other nations to reduce armaments and lessen causes of war. He answered King George with gratitude for the Victoria Cross grant to the unknown American soldier and praised Allied efforts during the war.
The page lists combined brief items covering labor tension and political moves. Included are notes on anti strike measures, senate votes, and hopes for peace amid labor activity. Names and precise actions are not detailed in the fragment.
A Capper Focht Walters accord paves a joint inquiry into Washington public schools with aim of broad building program and reform. A Friday session in Ball rooms will set witnesses and schedule while Congress urged to fund and speed district school improvements. Capper says closer agency contact and practical plan will yield results and place responsibility for delays.
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