Pension law ruling cuts many government retirees
Washington reports that about 20 percent of classified federal workers are barred from retirement benefits under a new attorney general opinion. Secretary Fall says roughly 8000 had retired illegally under earlier rules. The interior secretary notes only those who entered by competitive exam would be excluded from benefits and estimates surrounding relief through new legislation.
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Washington
Gen Daugherty
Sec- Fall
Fall
Agaic
Acto
Interior Department
Fall Seid
Thes
Comptroller General
Congress
Abbeville PTA Organizer Speech by Major Fulp
Major J. D. Fulp, superintendent of Abbeville schools, spoke at the Greenwood event organizing a Parent-Teachers Association. He urged that the PTA would do great good and foster better understanding between teachers and parents.
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J. D. Fulp
Abbeville
Greenwood
Maj. Fulp
House Members Predict Passage of Bonus Bill
Washington March 9 members from both parties expect the soldiers bonus measure to pass the house. Suspension of the rules may be used to avoid amendments and limit debate. Chairman Fordney will lead the bill on the floor with a rules suspension day set for March 20. The army appropriation bill is due next Tuesday. President Harding’s stance on delay and veto remains a point of debate.
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Washington
House
Fordhey
Ways and Means Committee
Shesd
Harding
Mondell
Wyoming
White House
Representative Hawk
Oregon
America declines Italy's invitation to Genoa conference
Washington reports that the American government refused to participate in the Genoa economic and financial conference next month, deeming it political rather than economic. Secretary Hughes sent the note to Ambassador Ricci of Italy, who relayed it to his government. The United States said it wished to aid Europe's recovery but would not become involved in a political forum.
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Hughes
Ricci
United States
Genoa
Washington
Italy
Europe
Free Seed Victory in House Battle Over Budget
Washington March 9 the house of representatives restored the 360000 seed gift in the agricultural appropriation bill after it was cut by the committee. The amendment offered by Republican Langley of Kentucky was supported by supporters who cheered as 145 members voted for the seed gift while 65 opposed it. Chairman Anderson sought to trim the amount to 240000 but faced loud opposition. Mondell and Garrett backed the winners as the chamber echoed with shouts during the vote.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Langley
Kentucky
Anderson
Hicks
New York
Mondell
Garrett
Davis
Common Pease
Han Line
Worg
Jos. L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Pennsylvania
Eld
Thornwell Orphanage President to Preach at Presbyterian Church
The Rev. L. Ross Lymn D. D. president of the Thornwell Orphanage at Clinton will preach in the Presbyterian church here Sunday.
Economic revival tied to Russia production basis urged
The note argues that revival efforts depend on Russia establishing the production base outlined in the American government public declaration of March 25, 1921. It urges those responsible for Russia to act, warns against seeking economic advantages that harm others, and expects fair opportunities in Russia for its own good and for other powers. The note hopes progress toward a broader settlement of Europe’s economic and financial conditions.
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Russia
United States
Pote
Europe
8000 U. S. Employees Barred Retirement
Washington reports Attorney General Daugherty ruled that 8000 civil service workers who entered by presidential order and not by competitive examination are barred from retirement pay and the contributing funds. Legislation will be introduced in Congress to fix the defect and remedy the injustice.
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Washington
Daugherty
Civil Service
Congress
Miss Leila Russell Fire Disrupts Cotton Row in Abbeville
Miss Leila Russell of Winthrop College toured the state to organize Winthrop Daughters and addressed Abbeville visitors. A fire on Greenville street damaged the Luke and Fleming cotton firm offices and nearby rooms, with a loss estimated at $2,000, but was controlled after a general alarm.
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Leila Russell
Abbeville
Winthrop College
Augusta
W. H. White
Greenville Street
Russell
Winthrop
Will
Luke and
Fleming
Greenwood
Frank Calhoun
Rates 100 High Must Come Down
Washington is told increased passenger fares ruined 23 percent of 1920 passenger business and public goodwill. Minnesota rail commission official says public opinion formed by passenger experience, not freight, and argues for lower rates. Attorneys discuss what return on rates is reasonable and how long any findings would hold.
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Mar
Fred W. Putnam
Minnesota Railroad ‘Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Putim
Commission
John 3. Burchmore
National Industrial Traffe League
Insuer
Marchmage
Mayer
Burehmore
Mrs Poliakoff Rec Distant News From Russia
Mrs D Poliakoff received a letter from a sister in Minske Province Russia saying a box she sent arrived in good shape. Sister reports Russia has enough to eat but clothes are hard to get. She asks to include a spool of thread and a hair comb in future boxes.
Cotton market in Abbeville at 18 1 4 cents
The Abbeville cotton market reported a price of 18 1 4 cents per pound today reflecting the day’s activity in the regional trade.
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Abbeville
Fertilizer Prices Rise on Guano and Acid Grades
Guano has advanced one dollar fifty per ton while land 16 percent acid fertilizer has gained thirty one dollars per ton. Prices show notable increases in both fertilizer categories reflecting market shifts.
Federal money for roads and mail cuts in budget
Washington reports Senate post office committee endorses seventy million additional dollars for federal highway construction and nearly sixty five to seventy five million more for future years. It includes funds for the joint post al commission, star route reviews, more inspectors, and continued trans continental air mail service. Secretary of Labor Davis urges peacful federal action to avert a coal strike impacting the nation.
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Senate Post Office Committee
Washington
New York- Brooklyn
Post Office
Senate
House
Joint Postal Commission
Export Cotton Goes From Atlanta on Special Train
Atlanta March 9 a shipment described as the largest since the war began left today on a special train of 40 cars for Europe via Savannah. About 8,500 bales were loaded with railroad freight to Savannah estimated at 16000 dollars and steamer charges from there to Europe about 71000 dollars. The price was not stated.
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Atlanta
Europe
Savannah
Savanash
Ruth and Schang Join Yankee Spring Camp
Babe Ruth and Wally Schang, the last Yankee players to be lined up for the coming season, left Hot Springs Arkansas today for New Orleans to join Manager Huggins and the rest of the spring training squad as the team prepares for the new baseball campaign.
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New York
Babe Ruth
Wally Schang
Hot Springs
Ark
New Orleans
Huggins
Mrs. Gilleland In Stable Condition At Home
Friends report Mrs. Roy Gilleland remains unchanged in condition yet is said to be holding her own as she stays under care at home.
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Roy Gilleland
Baltimore Matron Visits Son in City With Warm Welcome
Mrs. Thomas of Baltimore visits her son Mr. Arthur Thomas in the city and is greeted by many friends at the Community House. She has spent the winter in Florida and is enjoying the friendly hometown reception.
Luxury Tax Killed and Board Expanded Veto Sustain
The senate killed the luxury tax bill by a 30 to 10 vote while the house sustained Governor Cooper’s veto on enlarging the University trustees from seven to twenty one by 44 to 41. The act is dead. The American schooner Victor carrying over 3,000 cases of whiskey valued near 400,000 was seized by customs in New York’s lower bay and tied up at the Battery awaiting court action.
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Columbia
Senate
House
Cooper
The
University
New York
Lower Bay
Battery
Mayor's Court Fines Levied for Disorderly Conduct
David Smith and Mamie Chase, both described as colored, appeared before the Mayor's court this morning on disorderly conduct charges. Smith was fined $20 and Chase $5.
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David Smith
Mamie Chase
Home on a Visit by Professor Coleman
Professor Robert Coleman is visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. M T Coleman until Monday. He is traveling in the interest of the College of Charleston.
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Robert Coleman
M. T. Coleman
Coleman
College of Charleston
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