U S Apologizes Over Bergdoll Custody Attempt
Brig. Gen. Henry T. Allen, commander of the U S occupation forces on the Rhine, issues a formal apology to Berlin and Baden for a failed attempt to detain fugitive draft evader Bergdoll and his chauffeur Isaac Stecher. He says he gave no orders and the arrest order came from Coblenz provost marshal acting under a misimpression Bergdoll was in the French zone.
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Cobb Delivers Amusing Story The Bull Called Emily
The piece by Irvin Cobb titled The Bull Called Emily appears in the Boston Sunday Post Magazine. Cobb is described as a funny writer and the article previews his humor in the forthcoming issue.
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British Firm to Repair Russia's Locomotives
Armstrong Whitworth & Co of London and the Russian trade delegation signed a multi year plan to repair virtually all of Russia's locomotives. The contract awaits Britain signing the trade agreement with Russia before taking effect.
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January Federal Reserve review cites limited gains in employment
The Federal Reserve Board reports January business and financial conditions show little impact from modest upticks in New England industry. Wage cuts spread nationwide, about 100000 textile workers in New England face average 22.5 percent reductions, boot and shoe sectors also cut jobs. Massachusetts shows some hiring demand but Boston’s employment office records the largest January applicant surge.
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Conviction Reversed in Berger Espionage Case
The U S Supreme Court reversed Victor L Berger's conviction for violating the war act, ruling Judge Landis should not have presided after a prejudice affidavit questioned his eligibility. A new trial will result, per Washington report dated Jan 31.
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Court split six to three over judge prejudice affidavit ruling
Justices Day Pitney and Mc Reynolds dissented with concerns that an affidavit alone cannot prove unfairness and that Berger affidavit relied on belief not substantiated. Majority held prejudice affidavit sufficient to remove Judge Landis, remanding cases for reversal and new trials before another federal judge.
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Berger Says Conspiracy Failed Over War Views
Milwaukee January 3 Victor L Berger declares the conspiracy failed and says he has nothing to retract from his writings on war or those who pushed the United States into it. He cites the 1913 federal statute on prejudicial affidavits and Judge Landis remarks as reasons the Supreme Court decision should align with reason.
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Duel of Honor Ends With Mutual Assault Charge
In Lawrence a duel between Angelo Kata and Angelo Catanzarro over a card game ends with Kata firing three misses. Catanzarro then fires three shots, injuring Kata's knuckle. Police arrest both men on mutual assault charges, the clash sparked by a dispute of honor.
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