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The Progressive Farmer
Raleigh, Winston Salem, Winston, Wake County, Forsyth County, North Carolina
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The U.S. House Committee on Labor ordered a favorable report on a bill to establish a presidentially appointed commission of five members to investigate the industrial conditions, educational progress, and racial harmony of Black Americans.
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Favorable Report Ordered for a Commission of Inquiry.
WASHINGTON, May 16. - The House Committee on Labor yesterday ordered a favorable report on the bill providing for a commission to inquire into the industrial condition of the colored people of the United States. The commission is to be appointed by the President and is to consist of five members, who are to receive $3,500 per annum each. The commission is to "make a comprehensive investigation of the condition of the people of the negro race in the United States, their educational progress and the best means of promoting harmony between the races in the United States; said commission to investigate and report their views concerning the adjustment of the trouble affecting the harmonious relations of the races."
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Washington
Event Date
May 16
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favorable report ordered on the bill
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The House Committee on Labor ordered a favorable report on a bill for a commission appointed by the President, consisting of five members each receiving $3,500 per annum, to investigate the industrial condition, educational progress, and means of promoting harmony between races for the negro people in the United States, including views on adjusting troubles affecting racial relations.