Labor federation breaks into politics to defeat opposition
Washington Feb 9 The American Federation of Labor announces a nonpartisan political campaign to mobilize unionists from primaries through the general election. Each candidate’s record on labor will be analyzed and opposed if unfriendly to workers rights.
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Nitti's Patent Interview Draws Nationalist Tone
Mixed news items report on Nitti's statements to foreigners drawing nationalist leanings in Rome while a separate brief covers a bowling tournament in St. Paul where Schaub and Moore from Fort Dodge placed fifth in the two men event and Seiple of Omaha ranked fourth in singles. Also noted are arrests in Mankato for malfeasance, a robbery case in Minnesota, and a border of police activity with various details.
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R R laborers set strike for next Tuesday
Detroit February 9 100000 members of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and Railway Shop Workers vote to strike February 17 following Washington talks on wage increases. General chairman Allen E Barker announced the coalition action after the wage offer failed to yield a settlement.
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Bold daylight holdup robs Minneapolis milk company workers
Clark and Harold Brown, employees of the Metropolitan Milk Company, were halted at noon by three robbers who took $9,000 in checks and cash. The trio fled in a car left near the offices and likely headed toward St. Paul as the two men were about to deposit the haul at a local bank.
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Inspection of Minnesota Guard Begins Today
War department inspections of the Minnesota National Guard led by Maj. W. M. Coffin from Camp Dodge were expected to arrive in St Paul to examine the artillery and infantry regiments.
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Commission to 60 to Silesia and upper Hilents
Paris reports a commission to govern provinces and hold a plebiscite. Colonel Percival represents Great Britain while General Bicigiano represents Italy. Upper Hilents occupation by Allied troops began January 31 and should finish tomorrow. In Fountain City Ed Bairres home burned. Dan Tiel and Herman Hartman suffered facial injuries.
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Newberry Case Proceeds Behind Schedule in Trial
Grand Rapids Pa on February 9 the Newberry election case consort trial entered its third week with prosecutors behind the speed schedule. The defense indicated a focus on character witnesses and a large number of government witnesses will be called, while the court may hear two witnesses for each of the 35 defendants.
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Extradition List Names German War Figures Published
Berlin reports a bulky 220 page Allied extradition list naming Field Marshal von Hindenburg General Ludendorff Admiral von Tirpitz and Dr Bethmann Hollweg for alleged war crimes. It notes Bernstorff and von Hamel as officers on the western front and promises to reveal offenses by unknown individuals.
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Princess Anne Crew Rescued as Ship Breaks Up
Forty four crew members from the steam ship Princess Anne were taken off at Rockaway Point by coast guard in lifeboats. The remainder of the crew and passengers were evacuated earlier, and the vessel broke in two on the bar after last week's storm.
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Farmers balk at labor campaign stance in nonpartisan vote plan
Washington February 9 Farmers organizations refuse to back the American Federation of Labor in a year only nonpartisan push. T C Atkeson National Grange representative says members may vote individually on labor linked issues and notes farmers and organized labor hold opposing interests on pay hours and prices. He cites Wheat price debates and production incentives as central to the split.
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Six Men Lost In Attempt To Save Ship Crew
Halifax Nova Scotia February 9 The second officer and five crewmen of the British steamer Ozonian perished while attempting to save the Bradboyne crew off Newfoundland. Radio messages reported the tragedy.
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Five Story Berkshire Fire Claims One Life in San Francisco
A devastating blaze at the Berkshire apartment house on Sutter and Jones streets left at least one dead and many injured. Firefighters battled flames through the night as occupants fled windows and stairwells, with a search turning up only a badly burned elderly woman. The building housed about 150 residents across 35 apartments, and the origin of the fire remained under investigation by Fire Chief Layden.
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Four Die in Lockett Court House Lynch Mob Clash
Lexington Kentucky February 9 four persons killed and several injured as a mob sought to lynch William Lockett after his confession to Geneva Hardman murder. Troops and police fired to disperse the crowd, with Lockett later sentenced to electrocution March 11 in a case that drew soldiers to guard the courthouse.
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