Debt settlement contrasts postwar plans with France bill
The article outlines a World War I debt settlement concept from June 1923 covering Britain, Finland, Hungary, Poland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, with other nations at reduced present-value rates. It notes France’s favorable terms but stalled parliamentary approval and hints at U.S. congressional refusal to pay the $40 million due August 1, while France has funds ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Gresn
Great Britain
Finland
Hungary
Poland
Esthenia
Latvia
Lithuania
Jugo-Slavia
Italy
American Congress
Labor Party in the Making Amid U S Labor Cold War
An inner circle of United States labor leaders forms the Conference of Progressive Labor Action, urging a new labor party aligned with British Labour. The Pacific Labor Federation’s U S L policies are attacked and defended, with dissent growing over whether drastic action and political power are needed. The fate of absorbing the federation or retaining it hinges on near term developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conference of Progressive Labor Action
United States
U. S. of L
Matthews
Samuel Gompers
The Flag and Freedom in American History
Gar Plage Birthday essay on flags as emblems of faith home and resolve. It recalls the rainbow covenant and the 1777 Continental Congress act that birthed the national flag, framing patriotism and loyalty as duties. The piece highlights the flag as symbol of liberty justice and national achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jehovah
Congress of the Colonies
Congress
America
Senate rules change after secret session leak
Former Wisconsin Senator Lenroot becomes a judge amid a leak scandal. A newspaper man refused to reveal sources, shielding the senator and prompting talk of more public confirmations. Tariff and farm relief debates persist as Congress plans recess. Mabel Willebrandt resigns as Assistant Attorney General, returning to private law practice in Washington.
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Washington
Lenreot
Wisconsin
Senate
Hewspi
Lenroot
Harry Sinclair
House
Conference Committee
Congress
Mabel Willebrandt
Muscle Shoals Legislation Moves After Supreme Court Decision
The article recounts Senator Norris reintroducing a Muscle Shoals bill with added provisions for Alabama and Tennessee to receive 10 percent of gross income from electric current from the government operated plant. It notes Senate support, prior passage, and uncertainty over President Coolidge's stance, with references to last minute capital action and power interests. Michigan Gargoyle humor noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States ‘Supreme Court
Norris
Coolidge
Hoover
Alabama
Tennessee
Muscle Shoals
Senate
Labor gains in Britain and Pacific Coast prospects
The piece discusses Labour’s win in Britain, stock market jitters, and the Federal Reserve’s impact on farmers like wheat and cotton. It highlights Stockton California’s harbor needs, Pacific Coast potential, and a claim about an electric shovel from New York’s George E. Moore.
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Federal Reserve
Hoover
Pacific Coast
Stockton
San Joaqin
Recente
California
George E. Moore
Vanderbilt Avenue
New York City
Ian Abe
Sawyer of Georgetown May Run for Governor
In Calumbia last week Dr. Olin Sawyer of Georgetown refused to deny a gubernatorial bid while noting friends urge a formal announcement. A Georgetown physician and former mayor, Sawyer has long been floated as a possible candidate as political minds eye 1930.
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Sawyer
Georgetown
Calumbia
Olin Sawyer
Plans for new Edison stamp marks 50th lamp anniversary
Postmaster Walter F. Brown announced a forthcoming 2-cent stamp to honor the 50th anniversary of Thomas A Edison’s incandescent lamp. The red stamp features the original lamp with light rays and a ribbon reading Edison's First Lamp, with United States Postage above.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter F. Brown
Post Office Department
Thomas A. Edison
United States
Execution Sale In Aiken County South Carolina
In the Court of Common Pleas Aiken County Claude A Fleming sues Pierre Heard. By virtue of an execution issued by Thomas T Cushtman the court levies upon and will sell at public outcry in front of the Court House at Aiken on sale day July 0 1929 the described real estate of Pierre Heard. The tract lies southeast of Belvedere containing 15.46 acres about four miles from Augusta bounded north by lands of Pierre Heard east by lands of Cary Lamar south by a twenty five foot roadway and west by a twenty five foot street separating from lands of C Ni Oliver L A Dorr and others. Howard Sheriff June 13 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas T Cushtman
Court of Common. Pleas
Aiken i
Anid
Aiken
Belvedere
Augusta
Pierre Heard
Cary Lamar
North Augusta Land Co
C. Ni Oliver
L. A. Dorr
Omen Ronasomnne Ep Howard
Aiken County
S. C
Mary Fitzhugh Thomas Cecil
Thos. T. Cushman
Court of Common Pleas
Notice of Sale of Forfeited Property in Aiken County
Notice that the sheriff will sell forfeited property on July 1, 1929 in front of Aiken Court House. Items include a 1920 Ford Touring Car, a Brick Touring Car, a Chevrolet Roadster, fruit jars, bottles, two mules and harness, pump and fittings. Cash terms. J P Howaks, Sheriff. June 18, 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Aiken
ESRAT
J.P. Howaks
Aitken Counts
Fear Conquered Sermons at First Baptist Church
Sunday schedule lists Dr. P. D. McLean speaking on The Conquest of Fear at 11:78. Essay school at 9:45 a.m. Royal U. at 7 p.m. Evening service 8 p.m. Dr. M. Ramsey of Coderceter Women at Greenvale to speak, with college girls singing. Evelyn Smith violinist and Charles Bretz baritone perform at each service. Everyone is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
P. d. Me‘Lean
ROY
M. Ramsey
Coderceter Wowen
Greenvalle
Evelyn Smith
Charles G. Bretz
Will
Mrs Mabel Willebrandt Resigns as Prohibition Enforcer
Mrs Mabel Willebrandt retires as assistant attorney general in charge of prohibition persecution after years of fearless defense of the law. President Hoover praised her distinguished service and moral courage. Her departure marks the end of a notable national role with strong public acclaim likely to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Willebrandt
Willa
Law
S. Most
Hoover
Credits, Checks and Clerk Note From 19th Century Ledger
A compact ledger item records Credits and Checks numbers 272 to 1527 issued by Inc Stuck Distursed SS A07.00 FROG.-BOL with Clerk COFER noted. The fragmentary entry lists monetary references and a clerk name, indicating a routine financial record from a historical period.
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1527
Inc
Q. R. Cofer
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Labor Party
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Piper
Wall Street
Ramsay MacDonald
Britain
Rye
South
Carolina County of Aiken
Court, of Common Pleas
Claude A. Fleming
Pierre
of Aiken
Anna A. Hall
J. P. Howard
State OF
County
Paul M. Hankinson
R. F
Lindley Nurseries
Pomona
N. C
J. W. Pope
Richland Ave
Carolinas
Board of Equalization
Stabu -Board of Registration
Dontala
Finlal
Education
Education Public
Atot Commissioners Office
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
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