Board Moves to Avert Tie Up With Rail Unions
Chicago reports preparation for peace efforts as big five rail unions and eleven others consider actions ahead of a potential nationwide strike. Leaders travel to Chicago to meet the labor board while yardmasters urge workers to stay on duty amid looming disruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Railroad Labor Board
Labor Board
Warren S. Stone
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
W.W. G. Lee
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
W. 8. Carter
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen
T. C. Cashen
Switchmen’s Union of North America
E. P. Curtis
Order of
Railway Conductors
Cleveland
L. &. Sheppard
Morgen
Hope for Rail Peace Drives Washington Talks
In Chicago brotherhood leaders and railroad labor board discuss a compromise to avert a strike. Government officials including Attorney General Daugherty monitor, while calls arise to repeal Adamson and Esch-Cummins acts. American Farm Bureau seeks 10 to 20 percent rate cuts on basic commodities to reflect reduced operating costs. Joseph Defrees expects business groups to keep national life steady if a strike occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Brotherhood
Railroad Labor Board
Chicago
Harding
Interstate Commerce Commission
Daugherty
Department of Justice
Department
Cummins
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
American Farm Bureau Federation
Federation
Joseph H. Defrees
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Would Cut Coal Mine Pay In Indiana 1922
Terre Haute Ind Oct 19 The Indiana Bituminous Operators Association secretary Phil H Penna said miners may see pay reductions when the new 1922 scale is negotiated The operators aim to align with other industries and reduced living costs and prefer settlements without outside interference unless failure occurs and public aid may then be considered
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Heure
Ind
Phil H. Penna
Indiana Bituminous Operators Association
Mr. Penna
Bomb at American embassy sparks Paris alarm
In Paris a package marked Perfume exploded at the American Embassy injuring the valet Blanchard. The blast, believed from French Communist activists in protest of US convictions, caused extensive damage to rooms and wardrobes. Authorities vow a wide crackdown with 5,000 police and detectives to pursue arrests as Gen Pershing and the prefect coordinate the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Myron T. Herrick
Lawrence Norton
Prince Jacques de Broglie
Avenus de Messine
Inlaw
Blanchard
Ared
Gen. Pershing
France
City Post Office Clerk Drowned After Launch
After a party on a Potomac launch near the seventh street wharf, Theodore Cook a City Post Office clerk disappeared when he fell overboard. Officers found Thomas Barry and William J. Carter at the foot of N street southwest and hauled the deserted launch, while Harbor precinct divers searched the river for Cook’s body. Barry and Carter were detained on intoxication and motor operation charges, with investigations ongoing.
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Potomac
Seventh Street
Fourth Precinct
Thomas Barry
Missouri Avenue
N Street
William J. Carter
Wnw
Theodore Cook
City Post Office
Carter
Government Wharf
Cook
Gay Cook
Harry
Final Summit Attempt on Everest Halted by Bitter Cold
Special dispatch from London reports Col Bury detailing the Everest expedition's struggles at 22,000 feet. Severe cold and fatigue hinder progress, with scientists predicting a spring return to Darjeeling as the team seeks a practical approach for a future summit bid. The narrative covers base camp life at 20,090 feet and the Kharta valley ascent as conditions grow harsher.
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Mt. Everest
Washington’ Post
London
Bury
Darjeeling
Col. Bury
Mt. Hyerest
Col
Howard Bury
Simla
Mallory
Bullock
Kharta
Maj. Morshead
Mr. Wheeler
Messrs
Raeburn, Wollaston
Myself
Chheten Wanjdj
Kharta Valley
Soldiers Lead Lisbon Revolt in Portugal Cabinet Resigns
A military movement against the Portuguese government broke out in Lisbon with troops seizing strategic positions in the city. The Lisbon government resigned following the successful upheaval, as reported by a Vigo dispatch to the London Times. The events mark a decisive clash between the military and the cabinet amid political turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Associated Press
Lisbon
London Times
Manuel “Marisgeno
All-Acts to Avert Rail Tie-Up Strike Parley Today
A compact page index outlines the issue by topics including rail policy, parking rules, and police actions. It highlights events such as World cooperation moves, Mt. Everest halt, and a police probe, with sections for society, features, sports, and financial items.
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Rail Union
Herrick
Senate
World Cooperation
Mt. Everest
Ballou
King
Pope
Mt. Vernon Masons
Mt. Alto Fund
Williamsburg
d—Society
Elks
Japan to press immigration issue before armament talks
Tokyo reports say Japanese delegates at the arms conference are instructed to raise the immigration question first, with Tokyo deeming discussion at this juncture wise. They are not empowered to negotiate land disarmament and must refer land-force questions to Tokyo. Officials doubt a settlement before November 11. China’s note to reconsider Japan’s terms is noted, with Shantung and Siberia on the table and American mediation opposed by diplomatic conservatives.
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Tokyo
Washington
Shantung
China
Peking
Blauchau
Germany
Siberia
Tao
Diplomatic Advisory Council
Harding
Japan
Policeman Chinn Dies After Alley Shooting in Northwest
George D. Chinn of the Metropolitan Police died after being shot during a fight at Lingera court northwest. Eleven people were arrested and 15 year old George Scottage surrendered after an attic chase. Chinn had served about three years and was recently assigned to the Third precinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Chinn
Metropolitan Police Department
Collins
Third
Lingera Court
George Scottage
Scott
Chinn
Ninth Precinct
Chin
Stafford County
Virginia
Offeer
President Harding Urges World Cooperation at Yorktown
President Harding at Yorktown pledges enduring friendship with Britain and calls for interdependence among nations to advance civilization. He cites Franco American aid in the Revolution and stresses peaceful cooperation ahead of the Washington arms conference. The ceremony recalls Cornwallis surrender and honors shared liberal values.
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Yorktown
Harry N. Price
Washington Post Co
Lord Cornwallis
George Washington
Harding
Washington
Association of Nations
United States
Great Britain
New World
England
France
American
Old World
America
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Smock
Railroad Board Hkegards
Fany
Aes
R. M. Jewell
J. C. Smock
Maintenance of Way Union
Shop Crafts Executive Council
Maintenance of Way
Earneil
Dev
Brotherhoods
Way
Jewell
Wpre
Columbus
Railroad Yardmasters’ Association of America
J. L. Cone
New York
American Federation of Labor
Bureau
Adamson
Esch-Cummins
Operators' Association
Herrick Senate
Attagk
Uss
Curtis and Wadsworth
Knox
Kansan
Sacco
Vanzetti
Millerand
Messare
Lodge
Curtis
Gheorghe Rothwell Brown
Kansas
Wadsworth
Committee On Foreign Relations
Pennsylvania
Committee On Committees
Beire
Senator Poindexter
Poindexter
Sénator Page
Copper
Facut
Congress
Chevy Chase
South Washington Citizens Associations
Anacostia Citizens Association
Board of Trade
Kalorama Citizens Association
Merchants and Manufacturers Association
Charles J. Columbus
Association
Amie Merchants
Ers
E&otlaion
Getine
Rena Anton Stephen
House
O'Brien
New Jersey
House District Committee
Fecht
Zihlman
Maryland
Woods
Reed
West Virginia
Brown
Tennessee
Candidizes Fire Department
O’brien
National Hotel
Jersey City
Brandenburg
Citizens’ Committee
Andromeda
Third Precinct
Britain
Hughes
Treasury
Mellon
War
Commerce
Cornwallis
York
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