Socialist Assembly spat case tests loyalties in Albany
Witness Ellen B. Chivers testified that Charles Solomon spat on the American flag during wartime and described a tense scene as Socialist colleagues faced trial for disloyalty. Police officers testified they were mobbed while quelling disturbances and Solomon allegedly taunted officers. Peter W. Collins framed socialism as aiming to subvert American labor, while unions backed wartime production.
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New York
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Misa Chivers
Samuel A. McFlroy
Adolph B. Ahlers
New York Police
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
Peter W. Collins
Boston
Reconstruction and Employment Service
Knights of Columbus
Russia
Lenine
Trotzky
American Republic
Testimony detailing Solomon platform incident and anti social sentiments
A young girl testifies about 1917 Brooklyn events involving Solomon and soldiers seeking volunteers. She recalls Solomon dismissing the idea of letting socialists borrow his platform and spitting on the American flag when a band played. The hearing sidebar covers motive and timing as cross examination proceeds.
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Thaddeus C. Sweet
Ninth Street
Sixth Avenue
Brooklyn
Solomon
New York
American anti-Socialist League
Judiciary Committee
Election of Judge Sweeney to Rhode Island Supreme Court
Judge John W. Sweeney of Westerly was elected associate justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court by the General Assembly. Democrats abstained in protest over judicial election methods and plan a constitutional amendment to elect justices by the people.
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Providence
John W. Sweeney
Westerly
Superior Court
Rhode Island Supreme Court
General Assembly
Daniel B. Geary
Assembly
Supreme Court
Islington Artist Harry Spiers Shows Unique Water Colors
An exhibition of water colors by Islington artist Harry Spiers at Leonard's 46-48 Bromfield Street draws strong attention from local art lovers. The works reveal bold, original method. critics note the pieces resemble oil paintings in impact, reflecting Spiers's long secluded study in Islington and Dedham woods and studios, likely elevating his standing in the art world.
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Harry Spiers
Islington
Leonard's
Bromfield Street
Spiers
Dedham Woods
Stock Sales to Employees for Co op Spirit
A Massachusetts senate committee heard Senator Loring’s proposal to allow employers to issue stock to workers at par value for in-employment and widow ownership. Proponents argue it curbs unrest by aligning worker interests, while critics warn of psychological effects and charter alternatives.
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Committee On Mercantile Affairs
Loring
Beverly
Senator Loring
Cortain
William D. T. Trefry
Richard B. Stanley
Arkwright Club
Charles J.jodsdon
American Federation of Labor
Night-Store Health Bill Sparks East Boston Clash
Adverse report of the public health committee on Rep Niland’s bill to keep drug stores open overnight, backed by Rep Murphy to aid the poor in emergencies. Opponents warn small stores could fail. Snow assaulted George E Sturtevant. committed to Taunton Hospital for the Insane after examination. his sister also admitted last weekend.
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Public Health Committee
Niland
East Boston
Murphy
Lombard
Everett
Seventeen Missing After Missouri Pacific Train Derailment
A Natchez Monroe passenger train derailed at Clayton Junction near Shreveport Louisiana. The Negro coach baggage car and engine plunged into the Texas River. Fifteen Negro passengers and two railroad workers from Monroe are reported missing.
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Shreveport
Natchez-Monroe
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Clayton Junction
Texas River
Tireman Co
B. Castell
Sam McCallum
Monroe
Attleboro Officer Committed as Insane in 1920s Note
Special Officer Charles A. Snow of Attleboro Falls and his sister Miss Emma PF are mentioned in a terse note from Attleboro dated February 8. The report indicates Snow was committed as insane and references familial involvement.
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Attleboro
Charles A. Snow
Attleboro Falls
Emma PF
British Finance Ministers Confront Exchange Crisis
Austen Chamberlain, chancellor of the exchequer, met with bankers and political leaders in London to discuss the adverse rate of exchange. The proceedings were held in strict secrecy as a report is prepared for cabinet presentation.
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London
Austen Chamberlain
Notable conferees attend finance conference meeting
Crowds watched the arrival of conferees including Lord Robert Cecil Reginald McKenna former chancellor of the exchequer Robert Kindersley chairman of the war savings commission J H Thomas Walter Leaf Sir Auckland Geddes G F Stuart Bunning Sir Richard Vassar-Smith and Sir Donald Maclean An official report says Chancellor Chamberlain called the conference to discuss a bankers memorial urging an international finance conference The memorialists explained the memorial was not prepared with
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Robert Cecil
Reginald McKenna
Exchequer
Robert Kindersley
War Savings Commission
J. H. Thomas
Walter Leaf
London County, Westminster and Paris Bank
Auckland Geddes
National Service
G. F. Stuart Bunning
Postman’s Federation
Richard Vassar-Smith
Council of the Institute of Bankers
Donald Maclean
M. P
Chamberlain
European conferences seek remedies for economic collapse
The Amsterdam talks urged European states to align expenditure with revenue as a condition for aid, and to rely on faster private credits after fiscal retrenchment. They warned there is no quick fix, with recovery needing hard work and increased production. Chamberlain will report to the cabinet. Lloyd George was absent.
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Amsterdam
Europe
Mr. Chamberlain
Cabinet Council
More Punishment for Helen in Married Life Serial
The Boston Sunday Post Magazine continues the Married Life of Helen and Warren with another domestic setback for Helen, who resists daily routine in the unfolding story.
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Helen
Mabel Herbert Urner
Warren
Boston Sunday Post
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