War Labor Board Abolition Urged At Manufacturers Meet
In New York May talks at the National Association of Manufacturers convention urged abolishing federal regulatory bodies including the War Labor Board as a means to lower living costs. Stephen C. Mason of Pittsburgh advocated wheat be allowed to seek its own price with government support via a federal appropriation difference. He also criticized the U S Employment Service for inefficiency and urged ministries to recall discharged military personnel. In London reports the German mercantile shipping division discussed compensating losses and access to American ports while British officials deferred detailed discussion. A separate note from Web, May 20, reports a body found with 18 stab wounds in a New England town, details unclear.
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Stairway installation ordered for Astor Hotel on John Street
Building Inspector Fowland orders suitable stairs to improve egress from upper rooms of the Astor hotel on John Street. The inspector notes the hotel currently complies with state law by roping every room for emergencies, but stairways must still be installed and arrangements are being made.
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Admiral Kolchak Reviews Soldiers Before Front
The head of the Omsk government, Admiral Kolchak, attended a military council in Wellington after which he moved to the front. He renewed troops in Vitebsk and met municipal representatives and former prisoners. A published order by Commissioner Dzerginsky warns of uprisings in Briansk Samara Smolensk and delays no distinction among white guards social revolutionists and mensheviks with hostages to be taken.
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Germany's leaders meet in conference in Berlin
In Berlin on Friday the German cabinet, party representatives, and generals held a meeting about the Nazi and peace policy. Chancellor Scheidemann reportedly favored alliance with Russia's Bolshevik government while Field Marshal von Hindenburg urged signing the treaty as resistance proved impossible. Versailles reports said Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau offered resignation with Scheidemann possibly to replace him.
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Patten man returns with grave photo and bravery medal
Wilfred G Oakes of Patten Maine after war service with a Canadian artillery regiment brings a photograph of his own grave showing his name on the marker. He was shot repeatedly in action and lost his identification tag in one battle. He has been cited for bravery and received a medal of honor.
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Nova Scotians Strike For Nine Hour Day
Nova Scotians walk out for a nine hour day. Three thousand workers at a local industrial plant halt operations in solidarity with Canadian Car and Foundry Co. employees who received a day off and demand parity with ten hour workers across plants.
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Aldermanic Dinner Promises Lively Evening
The Aldermanic committee on claims will meet Monday night to review a long list of claims submitted to the Board of Aldermen. Next Monday night the committee on lamps will inspect proposed lamp locations during an inspection tour.
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Germans Await Wednesday Reply to Peace Terms
In Paris, observers anticipate a Wednesday reply from German delegates on the peace terms. Conference circles expect the Germans to sign the treaty, with no time extension granted for response. The report veers into unrelated snippets about calendars and ancient Rome.
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