Policy of Bethlehem Steel Company under fire in Congress
Representative Frank Murphy of Ohio proposes a fat reduction of a resolution to spur a federal trade commission inquiry into Bethlehem Steel Company policy. The firm allegedly refuses to supply fabricated steel to New York and Philadelphia contractors using union labor, a stance Grace of Bethlehem supports as open shop. Murphy argues the policy harms housing and risks anti trust violation, urging action by the Senate Construction and Production Committee for a national industrial trade probe.
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Washington
Frank Murphy
Ohio
Federal Trade ‘Commission
Representativa Murphy
Bethlehem
Itami
Senate
New York
American Federation of Labor
Grace
Polie
Pastor’s Call to Aid and Rebuild Church Spirit
A pastor urges offerings of aid to the church and its ministers. He asks parishioners to join without criticism, embracing Easter mercy and renewed service. The message emphasizes support, renewal, and infusing the church with new spirit.
Second String Men Tryout Tonight Amid Postponed Game
The basketball game at Vincennes was postponed allowing a long string of players to audition for the squad. Epsom high school teams and Bogard township youths compete for positions while Washington’s first team awaits a chosen five. Burris and Itskin drive improvement ahead of Seymour clash on Christmas Eve.
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Vincennes
BEC
Epsom
Bogard- Township
Loys
Washington
Pe pRe Burris
Itskin
Seymour
Revision of tariff opposed as impracticable now
Washington reports that Senator Pete Rose, chair of the Senate Finance Committee, told congressional leaders by telegraph from Atlantic City that any immediate emergency tariff revision for farmers or any other class is impracticable at this time.
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Washington
Peterose
Senate
Tomimittes
Atlantic City
Montgomery Bears Win Over Plainville In Lopsided Game
Montgomery defeats Plainville 33 to 2 in a hard played Thursday game. Montgomery shows stronger team and luck, as Plainville struggles to keep pace in the contest.
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Montgomery Bears
Phinville
Plainvis
Montgomery
Bankpeacgh
Plainville
Tax board valuations list steady shifts in coal firms
County boards of review reviewed valuations with several coal firms showing changes from prior assessments. Notable figures include Indiana Power and Water Company at 91 070 to 126 000 and Pan Handle Coal Company from 50 720 to 18 620. Several buyers and firms in Knox and Indiana counties appear with adjusted figures.
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Ndt
Boards of Review
Miltjan Dolers
Evel Ent
Ee Mat
Oakland Coal
Knoxqunty
Bicknell Coal Hining
Kolumbid Codi
Indian Creek Coal & Mining Company
Indiana Power & Water Company
Knox County
Comany
Pan- Handle Coal Company
Tthd Ridge
Coal Mining Company
Railroad Owners Must Meet With Employees
A Chicago report notes Norfolk and Western executives must meet with railroad workers to resolve disputes on their lines. The meeting aims to ease delays and refer the matter to the United States railroad labor board for decision.
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Chicago
Dot
Dro Rust
Gt Auto
Neeking Te Nottle
Anid
Faillas
Auet
United States Railroad
Norfolk & Western
Roving notices and race riot updates in Independence region
The report notes funeral services for several individuals including Mrs. Eahvard and John Smoot with burial in local cemeteries and references Independence Kansas unrest. A large mob clash followed the murder of a grocer R R Wiarton by a black man, with casualties and arrests, and officials seeking troops to restore order.
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Independence
Kas
Legion
Wadman
Topeka
Hig
Harry Hall
Noble-Green
R. R. Wiarton
Bercause
Jenry Allen
Twen
Nallet
Hrecimén
Harfier
Uni Harper
Ts Helight
Clals- Hane
Tir Paleldig
Coffeyville
Nesroes Thorn
Freight Officers Visit Briefly in Washington
Baltimore and Obie freight officials arrived in Washington Friday morning for a short visit of under 30 minutes. A local committee greeted them and had cars ready for a city tour, but the party did not depart the depot. They returned to Washington later for a more extensive visit.
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Baltimore & Obie Freight and Transportation Officials
Washington
Offcins
Eaet
Fall over sled injures Mrs. Colvin in Barr township
Mrs. Mary Colvin living in Barr township fell over a sled used by her husband for hauling food. She broke bones in her right arm just above the wrist. A year earlier Mrs. James P. Peaches, riding along the road, was thrown when a horse frightened the buggy, breaking her right wrist.
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Mary Colvin
Barr Township
Peachee
Sheriff Interfered With Arrest Allegations Reported
Indianapolis reports claim Greentown town marshal F M Gattet told grand jurors Sheriff Butler and Prosecutor Bock aided two alleged bootleggers and tried to seize a car and nearly 400 quarts of liquor from Covington to Goshen. Gattet says Butler and Bock pressured him during liquor law enforcement.
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Indianapolis
F. M. Gattet
Greentown
Butler
Bock
Covington
Govansport
Hig Balliwick
Auirshall
Federal
Une
Pistrigt
Viv Noys
Tor
Garrett
Yestershall
Witler
Steward County
Bedford Drunkards Warned Against Dangerous Liquor
A Bedford report warns residents about a purporting substitute for alcohol causing severe illness and near fatal outcomes. Two physicians treated a local man after consuming the wood alcohol like substance, with doubts about recovery and a risk of death.
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Boiffont
Bedford
Yat Élther
Martin-Davis Poland China Association Elects Officers
The Martin County Tribune reports a meeting at the otbife school building in Soogadter to elect officers for next year and decide on adopting a definite program to promote the breed. The event invites every Poland China breeder in the two counties to attend.
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Martin-Davis Poland China Association
Wii
Otbife
Soogadter
No Change In Ford Bodies
The Moore McGuire Company and local Ford dealers received Ford Company confirmation denying rumors of a body style change after year start. Ford says reports are false and assembling plants are not receiving new bodies.
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Ford
Moore-McGuire Company
Ford Automobiles
Ford Company
Nolf
Winter wheat and rye conditions and 1920 acreage report
Washington reports December 1 conditions for winter wheat at about 85 percent of normal and rye at 80.5 percent with comparisons to 1919 and 1918. Sown winter wheat acres stand at 40.605 million and rye at 4.653 million, versus 41.767 million and 5.250 million in 1919. The ten year average wheat condition on December 1 is about 88.4 percent and rye’s average is 91.2 percent.
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Washington
Taimate
Department of Agriculture
Kramer Sees End Of U S Supply Of Liquor
Washington reports Prohibition Commissioner Kramer warns the national liquor supply could end in two to three years if current withdrawals continue. He says law enforcement requires broader state and local cooperation to control the ban and prevent illicit distribution.
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Kramer
U.S
Washington
Sgranier
Hove Tags
Kramer Gald
Referendum Push Gains Attention in War Debates
Fragmentary text shows President Harding discussing referendums on war policy with William Jennings Bryan and Secretary of State, aiming to rally public support. Unclear details and date noted as December era, with sparse names.
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Bryan
Harding
Marlon
Willem Jennings
Bran
Ftoruder
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