Lord Robert Cecil and the League of Nations
The article traces Lord Robert Cecil’s rise from barrister and politician to key British delegate at Geneva. It notes his role in founding the League of Nations with Smuts, his disarmament zeal, and later shifts during the opium conference and disarmament efforts, ending with reflections on his commitment and character.
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Geneva
Jan Smuts
Versailles
League of Nations
Marquis of Salisbury
England
Smuts
Lord Robert Cecil
Lord Cecil
Colonel House
Woodrow Wilson
Foundling
Europe
Cecil
Viscount Cecil
League
Earl of Balfour
Lord Hugh
Robert
Robert Cecil
East Marylebone
House of Commons
Disraeli
Lloyd George
Ceel
League Nations
Hjalmar Branting
Sweden
Fritdjof Nansen
Paul Hymans
Belgium
Dr. Benes
Czecho- Slovakia
South Africa
Great Britain
Stan
United States
Baldwin
Labor
Ramsay MacDonald
New York
India
Downing Street
Disarmament Commission
Freedom of the Seas and postwar naval tensions
The article asserts Freedom of the Seas was a WWI issue and cites a British delegate arguing Britain controls the oceans. It accuses Britain of exceeding Washington Treaty limits, notes US scrapped vessels as goodwill, and warns Britain’s naval buildup signals a big stick policy threatening peace and provoking US suspicion.
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Britain
United States
Egevyt India
Chitta
Man's Possibilities According to Wiggam
Capper's Weekly quotes Albert Edward Wiggam predicting three paths for civilization. The first is destruction on the battlefield, the second a long muddle with no clear aims, the third a hopeful future where human intelligence is applied to human affairs.
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Albert Edward Wiggam
Capper
Weekly
Aspects of Life on the Moon
Prof W H Pickering explains in the American Magazine that the moon has an extremely thin atmosphere, immense shadows, and stark day night contrast. He notes low gravity about one sixth Earth, clear stars at noon, and suggests possible plant life and even vast animal herds on the lunar surface.
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Earth
German Gasoline Synthesis May Delay Consumer Benefit
The German method of producing synthetic gasoline removes the necessity for conserving oil unless to stabilize retail prices. In any event it will be many years before gasoline consumers will receive any marked benefit from this discovery.
Notice of Final Discharge and Property Sale in Aiken County
Administrator J. J. Eagle announces final discharge proceedings for the estate of Lucretia M. Ergle before the Probate Judge in Aiken. A public sale of Lot No 1 in North Augusta, owned by Lucy P. Story, will occur September 5 1927 at the Aiken courthouse, with a $250 good faith deposit and cash sale terms.
Notice of Election for Courtney School District Trustees
In compliance with voters wishes an election will be held at the Joyce Branch school house to nominate three qualified voters as Trustees. Eligible voters within School District No 11 may vote for three candidates. The three with a majority who qualify will be commissioned by the County Board of Education. August 26 1927 polls open 8 am to 12 pm. GC H Seigler Secretary Aiken County Board of Education Aug 16 1927.
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Courtney
Joyce Branch
North Augusta Lot Seventeen 17 Block Eleven Auctioned
Master in Aiken County to sell at public outcry the North Augusta land parcel Lot 17 Block 11 on West Avenue fronting 50 feet and backing 200 feet together with improvements. Sale set for Monday September 5 1027 in front of the Court House Aiken South Carolina. Cash terms with $200 bid earnest money required. Edward S. Croft Master.
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Court of Common Pleas
Aiken
8. C
North Augusta
County of Aiken
South Carolina
West Avenue
Woodlawn Avenue
Arlington Heights
Charles Beeck
North Augusta Land Company
Public sale of real estate in North Augusta South Carolina
The notice states Peoples First National Bank of Char along with S. Defendants will offer for sale in Aiken County South Carolina on Monday September 5 1927 a plot of land in Schultz Township at the corner of West and Woodlawn Avenues consisting of 54 feet on West Avenue and 200 feet deep with a nine room residence barn stables garage and other structures. A deposit of 200.00 is required as evidence of good faith for the bid to be accepted. Edward Croft Master for Aiken County South Carolina.
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Court of Common Pleas
Court House
Aiken
North Augusta
South Carolina
Carolina Avenue
Law) Company
Carolina
Summit Street
Lucy P. Story
Augusta Savings Bank
Aiken County
Croft
S. C
Ss. C
Schultz Township
West
Woodlawn Avenues
West Avenue
Woodlawn Avenue
Appointment of Administrator for George Burrus Estate
G W Cook applies for appointment as Administrator of George Burrus deceased. Citations require all kindred creditors and interested parties to show cause at the Probate Judge office in Aiken South Carolina on September 1 1927 at 11 o clock a m why he should not be appointed.
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G. W. Cook
George Burrus
Aiken
Appointment of Admin of Kneece Estate in Aiken
Citation issued by Judge George R. Webb of Aiken County South Carolina requires all kindred creditors and interested parties to show cause on August 1 1927 at 11 am why Edgar L Couch should not be appointed administrator of the estate of George B Kneece deceased.
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Hendersons & Salley
State
United State
H. J. Ray
Farmers & Merchants Bank Bldg
Aiken, South Carolina
J. E. Stansfield
Farmers & Merchants Bank
University of Pennsylvania
Drs
Rich and
Bley
Herbert E. Gyles
All Courts Croft
Claude E. Sawyer
Croft Building
R. L. Gunter Gunter and
Wilder
M. A. Wilder
Attorneys At Law Bank of Western Carolina Building
D. W. Gaston, JR
First National Bank
G. A. Milner
Central National Farm Loan Association
Edward S. Croft
Sec
Treas
Standard Bag CO
Augusta, Ga
Green Mountain Seed
Merry & Company
Duco
T. J. M. Scott
Reynolds Street
Augusta
Burckhalter
London
Drew Pearson
Ley Baldwin
Freedom OF the Seas
Coe d
W. H. Pickering
Amercan Magazine
Eer
Lucretic M. Ergle
J. J. Eagle
State OF South Carolina
Fred Williams Jr
H. B. Davis Company
State OF
Citizens and Southern National Bank
L. J. Williams, Et al
Peoples First National Bank of Char
L. J. Williams
Et al
Jeston
Edward
Aiken Co
S.C
Edgar L. Couch
George B. Kneece
George R. Webb
Appalachian
Yyountains
North Carolina
Tennessee
North
Georgia
The
Sky
Jersey Seashore
Virginia Beach
Cavalier
Charteston
Savane
New England
Canada
Brunswick
Jacksonville
Grent Lakes
Lakewest
Colorado
California
Southern Railway System
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