Secretary of Labor Declared Crooked by Representative Blanton
Representative Blanton of Texas told the House that six thousand strikes during the war were settled in favor of the strikers and accused the Labor Department of bias. He criticized conciliation efforts and questioned funding for conciliators while alleging a powerful labor bloc headed by Samuel Gompers dominates government.
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Germans Meet Trouble in Foreign Capitals
Berlin reports that Japan rejects Dr Solf as Germany's envoy in Tokyo. Brussels likewise balks at appointing Herr Landsberg as ambassador. The issues signal diplomatic friction for Germany in Asia and Europe during February.
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Rose Stokes Freed on Bail Amid Syndicalism Case
Mrs Rose Stokes prominent Socialist and social worker released on $5 000 bail in New York to appear for examination February 16 as a fugitive from justice. She was indicted January 28 by Chicago police on criminal syndicalism charges. Stokes was arrested after testifying in the trial of Benjamin Gitlow in the New York Supreme Court where she was weakened and helped to a seat. She had previously said she lay ill in bed for ten days and court stenographers were asked to repeat her testimony. Earlier she was held without bail until a later bond of 15 000 was set by Justice One.
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Ex Crown Prince Heads War Crimes List
Paris February 8 The allies demand extradition of noted Germans led by former Crown Prince Frederick William among others including Dr Theobald von Bethmann Hollweg Field Marshal von Hindenburg General Ludendorff and Württemberg Duke with princes and titled officers on the list.
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Great Spring Training Schedule From Brooklyn Robins and Yankees
Brooklyn Robins and New York Yankees unveil an ambitious spring training plan totaling sixteen games in Jacksonville and at Ebbets Field plus three Yankee Reds games in Miami. The two New York clubs will face the Reds and Senators for a nineteen game slate weather permitting before April 14 opening day, highlighted by March 29 Jacksonville double header.
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Milford Notes Remembrance and Community Meetings
The Milford funeral of Mrs Mary A Jensen at 90 followed by a Milford Cemetery interment. Survived by daughter Mrs Barnes. Memorial meeting planned Feb 22 at Milford Municipal Hall with French honors for local Civil War era sacrifices. Culver Yale to speak at First Plymouth church Christian Endeavor event. Milford Water Company stockholders reelect directors Whit ney English Watrous Gunn Tibball. Milford unit reported prosperous.
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Owing to the Increased Cost of Building
A brief notice urges property owners to ensure proper protection as insurers write more policies. For details contact Walter M. Irving, Real Estate and Public RR Ad at River Street, Milford, February 8.
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