High Tariff Defense Planned With Flexibility Measure
Washington in July 20 article outlines a tariff bill strategy to defend high rates via a flexibility provision allowing rate changes by the tariff commission. Senators Borah and others oppose the innovation on constitutional grounds, while a middle-of-the-road group pursues a compromise.
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Rail and Coal Strike Briefs and Dispatches
White Plains troop K 44 members depart for Buffalo for strike duty with helmets rifles and 100 rounds. Augusta six men arrested on federal warrants for interfering with U S mail movement. Kirk Parsons advisory notes martial law possible as guards head to Hoisington to shield rail workers. Seattle NP Railway suspends 24 trains west of Paradise due to showmen’s strike and repair issues. Clinton foremen quit to join strikers in a shop workers walkout. Cedar Rapids Northwestern foremen walk out in sympathy leaving yards short. Keokuk federal injunctions forbid striking Burlington Santa Fe workers from interference and intimidation. Monongahela two patrolmen shot during strike duty, three wounded. Chicago strike ballots go to 1560 clerks and freight handlers on wage-cut question effective July 16. Roseville shots fired into Southern Pacific fruit sheds. no injuries. Concord governors orders two companies to guard railroad districts due to riot between strikers and strikebreakers. San Felice 2 for the cigar Iowa’s most popular smoker.
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Austria Cabinet Proposes Measures After Food Prices Riot
Vienna reports the cabinet, with labor leaders' in principle approval, to raise unemployment allowances, place commissions at banks to enforce currency rules, ban imports of nonessential goods, and crack down on profiteers. Demonstrations by housewives erupted over sudden price spikes for lard pork bread and sugar, prompting calls to cut prices to affordable levels as workers councils head to parliament.
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Vienna
Austria
Clifton Mine Battle Toll and Search Continue
Adi Gen Civades told state officials in Charleston there is no likelihood of further disorders in Brooke County as authorities search around Wellsburg West Virginia. U S District Judge Baker in Elkins issued sweeping injunctions amid the Clifton mine riot aftermath. Five dead are confirmed with an unidentified man found near the mine in a field about half a mile away. Officials fear more lives may be lost as field searches continue.
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Charleston
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Elkins
Richlando
Clifton Milié
Collier Cleared of Brazilian Charges
The state department announced that BD. C. Collier, commissioner general to the Brazilian centennial exposition, faced no basis for charges of dishonesty or moral turpitude. He is ordered to return to Rio de Janeiro to lead American participation in the exposition.
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BD. C. Collier
United States
Missing funds probe hits Franklin Park village accounts
Accountants examining the village of Franklin Park suburb of Chicago report a shortage of about 50000 dollars in public funds. Investigators anticipate increases as further audits proceed and a grand jury investigation is expected to follow.
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Franklin Park
Eirsany
Hague ends Russian conference after Litvinoff proposal
The Hague report details the sudden closing of the conference on Russian affairs as Maxim Litvinoff offered to submit to Moscow the question of recognizing prewar debts and compensation for nationalized property. Non Russian delegates initially greeted the proposal but later, after meeting without the Soviet side, decided to terminate the gathering and present subcommittee reports.
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Maxim Litvinoff
Moscow
Litvinoff
Litvinof
Russia
Rail Service Cuts Reported Across Midwest Strikes
Des Moines and Clinton Iowa see four Chicago & Northwestern passenger trains withdrawn tomorrow due to coal and shop worker strikes. Clinton officials cite coal shortages as causing elimination of several trains, while other lines report delayed or curtailed service and disrupted freight operations.
Second Victim of Axman Slayer Dies
Austin, July 20. Mrs. John Wagner of Grand Meadows died at 0:20 p m yesterday after Being found wounded beside her husband's body. She had been conscious only briefly and could not provide testimony about the axman attack. The rumor of the husband’s murder ties to a probate filing recording a $135000 estate. Son-in-law August Delloff remains jailed without charge as the coroner’s jury reopens Monday.
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Milan
John Wagner
Grand Meadows
Not Guilty Noted in Phillips Meek Trial Arraignment
Mrs Clara Phillips pleads not guilty at arraignment before the superior court in Los Angeles. Judge Houser sets the trial for Sept 15 after Phillips waives legal delays. District Attorney Thomas Lee Woolwine faces her with firm glare as she answers not guilty.
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Mexico Blamed for Lack of Recognition
U S leaders blame Mexico for the impasse in relations after 18 months of waiting for Mexico to act on American objections to its treatment of foreign investors. Officials say Mexico has pursued a do nothing policy after rejecting American suggestions.
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Railroad Conductors Leader Alleges Strikebreakers Use
Cedar Rapids July 20 L E Sheppard president of the Order of Railroad Conductors declares some trainmasters who are members have worked with strikebreakers. Some have withdrawn and will not be eligible for reinstatement. He adds that any trainmaster who is sick and a member would be asked to refrain from strikebreakers work.
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Bryan Nominated for Governor in Nebraska Primary
Charles W. Bryan secured the Democratic nomination for Nebraska governor with Dan Butler conceding. Final tallies show Bryan ahead by about 3,000 votes as Progressive Republicans sweep state races, with Adam McMullen leading Charles H. Randall for governor as precincts report progress.
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Rail Labor Board Gives Up Attempt to Adjust Strike
The Baltimore and Ohio signal willingness to meet with state employee representatives to settle the strike finalizing a shift toward direct talks. Jewell predicts railroads will capitulate within two weeks as strike effectiveness grows, while unions insist on full seniority restoration for 4,000 clerks and workers. Fuel shortages curb train operations across western rail lines, with 247 cancellations reported and protective measures ordered in multiple cities.
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National Adjustment Board
Youngest Premier in Dominions to Meet Lloyd George
Sir Richard Squires prime minister of Newfoundland travels to London for a conference with Premier Lloyd George. He is noted as the youngest prime minister among the British dominions at 8 years old.
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Lloyd George
Richard Squires
Michigan Governor seeks Harding plan to seize mines
Governor asks President Harding to approve state control of mines in Michigan. High ranking governors respond to the president's message with mixed support. one refuses and may not answer. Production rises in Connellsville Pennsylvania amid a strike while nonunion mine output declines. Railroads and utilities in the west and southwest report shortages. Colorado strikers seek federal protection. a body found after a Ming battle near Wellsburg, West Virginia.
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Hupport
Connallgville
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Wellsburg
U S Settles 6 000 000 Claims For 846 000
Washington July 20 Claims amounting to 386 000 000 of J F Duthie Co Seattle Wash against the United States Shipping Board have been settled for 846 000 it was announced by Chairman Lasker The claims grew out of wartime construction of ships.
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J. F. Duthie & Co
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Courier delivery deadline notice at 5 30 p m
The notice states home delivery should arrive before 5 30 p m and if not a duplicate copy will be sent if customers call 3330 by 6 30 p m.
OWA Operators Demand Federal Troops for Mine Reopenings
Des Moines July 26. Iowa coal operators seek federal troops to guard mine reopenings rather than respond to Harding and Kendall pressures. They warn a strike and uncooperative miners could stall production, with E C Smith and J C Lewis commenting on the stalemate and need for a clear miners' directive.
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