Amendment to Compensation Act Asked in House
Wilford Jan 28 A bill was introduced in the House by Representative William A Woodruff to amend the state compensation act. It would change rules on pay for total or partial incapacity to ensure workers receive compensation for short absences. The current act requires seven days of incapacity with many not receiving full pay. Woodruff noted that of 3000 compensation cases last year only 36 got full compensation.
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Wilford
House of Representatives
William A. Woodruff
Woodruff
King Constantine Sought Favor With Greek People
In Athens on January 28 King Constantine and the royal family labor to win public favor while a social set seeks access to the circle. Venizelists view the king as self serving, and the royal brothers are disliked for disparaging Crete’s statesman. Mme Agapasia Manos, widow of King Alexander, attracts attention living in modest lodgings. Queen Sophie’s motherly instinctions welcome Manos’ daughter in law, with English nurse arranged for the infant death.
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Athens
Constantine
Greece
Mme
Agspasia Manos
Alexander
Kiphissia Avenus
Sophie
Mme. Manos
Mme, Manos
Dr J Mr Thomas Resigns Middlebury College President
Dr John Martin Thomas, president of Middlebury College in Vermont since 1908, has resigned his position. Trus tees announced the resignation today. He was ordained in 1893 and previously served as pastor in East Orange New Jersey. He chaired Vermont state board of education and served as chaplain in the National Guard.
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New York
John Martin Thomas
Middlebury College
Middlebury
Thomas
Presbyterian Church
East Orange
N. J
Vermont State Board of Education
Mrs Weidlich Granted Divorce with $25000 Alimony
Marie Fhalen Weidlich, wife of Dr. Harold C. Weidlich, was granted a divorce on cruelty grounds by Judge Keeler in the Superior Court. Alimony totals $25,000, with $10,000 due in 30 days and the remaining $15,000 to be paid at $50 weekly.
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Marie Fhalen Weidlich
Harold C. Weidlich
Keeler
Superior Court
Samuel Beardsley
Policeman to Keep Order at Seaside Pond Skating Rink
Special Officer John Farrell will patrol the Seaside pond to maintain order among visitors. Stunts such as snapping the whip are banned and will be stopped promptly by Superintendent Gahan of the Board of Recreation. A checking room with coffee tea and lunch counters is available for patrons to leave coats and shoes.
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John Farrell
Gahan
Board of Henreation
P R R Bond Issue Largely Oversubscribed
Subscriptions to the 69 million dollar Pennsylvanian Railroad Company bond issue were opened and closed by Kuhn Loeb and Company indicating an oversubscription. The bonds carry 6 1 2 percent interest and mature in 15 years. The notice also reports the death of twin daughters born January 22 1921 to Mr and Mrs Joseph Foerh of Worcester Massachusetts.
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New York
Pennsylvania, Railroad Company
Kuhn Loeb and Company
Joseph, Foehr
Worcester
Maas
Forhr
Catherine Lynch
Jane Lynch
Broad Street
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Baby Ben
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Fairchild & Sons, Inc
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