Ruhr and Rhine Occupations Raise Tensions in Germany
French forces in civilian clothes reportedly seized 65 million marks from German railway officials near Koblenz while Essen notes a shift of the Ruhr center of unrest to Bochum. A state of siege is in effect as French troops patrol, arresting hundreds and occupying the chamber of commerce as Bochum’s leaders face detentions amid boycotts and press captions of wild west scenes.
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Berlin
Moselwels
Coblenz
Frankfort-on-Main
Essen
Ruhr
Bozhum
Bochum
Chamber of Commerce
American membership in court of justice debated in senate
Washington Feb 26 A resolution to back American membership in the international court of justice to be formed by the League of Nations was introduced in the senate by Senator King. There was no debate and the measure moved over indefinitely. Senator Robinson voiced cautious support but labeled the plan timid and half hearted in foreign policy.
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Washington
International Court of Justice
League of Nations
Senate
King
Robinson
Senate panel backs future constitutional change referendum
The Senate Judiciary Committee reported out a resolution for a possible future constitutional amendment or popular referendum on changes. The panel vote was 8 to 1 with Senator Wadsworth the author and Senator Ernst the sole dissenter. Action before adjournment was considered possible.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Ernst
Kentucky
Wadsworth
New York
Senate
Congress
Dallas Cotton Mill Project Announced by Cannon Robert Interests
Dallas Texas February 26 An nouncement reports completion of negotiations between Cannon Robert interests and local capitalists for a new million dollar cotton mill in Dallas This is among several Texan sites linked to Cannon Robert ventures with plans for multiple textile developments in the near future L W Robert and M L Cannon lead the investment in southern textile growth
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Dallas
Texas
Cannon-Robert
L. W
Chip) Robert
Robert & Co
Atlanta
M. L. Cannon
Concord
N.C
Robert
Southern Capital
Southeast
Southwest
Registered mail theft on New York Central line reported
The theft of thousands of dollars in registered mail from a train between Syracuse and Albany has been reported by sources. The robbery is said to resemble a similar theft in Grand Central Terminal yesterday.
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New York Central
Syracuse
Albany
New York
New York Central Railroad
Grand Central Terminal
Ben Motto Linked to Ku Klux Klan Recruitment Claim
East St. Louis February 26 Chief of Police Malcomery reports Ben Moron arrested at midnight Saturday for distributing anonymous campaign material signed an oath stating he worked for the Ku Klux Klan at ten dollars a day as a precinct committeeman.
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East ST. Louis
Malcomery
Ben Moron
Ku Klux Klan
MARSHAL AT BRIBE SERIOUSLY WOUNDED IN AMBUSH
Eastman Feb 26 A marshal at Rhine J J Lancaster was seriously wounded in an ambush on a Rhine main street late Saturday night He is hospitalized with poor chances of recovery Officers say they have no clue to the shooter and are continuing the investigation in Rhine.
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Eastman
J. J. Lancaster
Marshall
Rhine
Sailant
Indictment Sought Against Anti-Saloon League Head
Acting District Attorney Pecora said he will ask a grand jury to indict William H. Anderson state superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League of New York on a charge of grand larceny. The request was announced as the grand jury session opens in New York on February 26.
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New Yor
Pecora
William H. Anderson
Anti-Saloon League of
New York
Woman Forestry Worker Brings Education Campaign to Atlanta
Mrs. Lillian NW of the United States Forestry Service is due in Atlanta early next month to assist in a statewide forestry education drive, as announced by the Georgia Forestry Association. She is currently in South Georgia with engagements at several locations before her arrival.
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Atlanta
Lillian NW
United States Forestry Service
Asist
Georgia Forestry Association
Conway
South
Georgia
Georgians and A Spared Away After Gainesville Shooting
In Gainesville Florida Arthur Johnson a Black man was arrested Sunday and charged with killing H C Cross 23 a mechanic at the Florida State Road Department maintenance camp in Albany Georgia Cross was shot in a store while shopping and Johnson fled mob fear led to his removal from the county jail for safekeeping Two loaded guns were found on Johnson and Cross was shot twice according to authorities A crowd gathered but no trouble occurred before the suspect was moved for safety
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Gainesville
Fla
Arthur Johnson
H. C. Cross
Albany
Florida State Road Department
Cross
Johnson
Murphy Begins Term in Federal Prison
Leavenworth Kans Feb 26 Timothy Big Time Murphy a Chicago labor leader convicted of complicity in the Dearborn Street station mail robbery has arrived and reported for prison. He was given number 18990 and said he hopes to establish a record for good behavior and will obey the rules.
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Leavenworth
Kans
Timothy Big
Time Murphy
Chicago
Dearborn Street
Dresed
Federal Prison
Murphy
New York Legislator Says Six Cents for a Broken Heart
A New York legislator argues a broken heart is worth only six cents while a woman with a heart still seeks fair compensation. The exchange highlights the city’s quirky stance on emotional injury alongside local sentiment.
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New York
Georgia students profit from vocational agriculture program
Georgia high school boys in the Smith-Hughes funded program raised farm products valued at 130322 dollars, led by sweet potatoes and cotton profits per acre, with 12 month instructor salaries and equipment costs shared by the vocational board. The state aims to expand to every county, aided by rising federal funds to 126526.79 dollars annually by 1926.
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Georgia
F. E. Land
Georgia State Board For Rotational Education
Land
Trade body probes wealth ownership in Chief Kinds of Wealth
Washington Feb 26 inquiry to determine the amount and ownership of the Chief Kinds of Wealth in the United States would be made by the Federal Trade Commission under a Senate resolution by Senator Morris. Smoot objected and the resolution’s consideration was postponed for the day.
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Washington
United States
Federal Trade Commission
Senate
Morris
Smoot
Stabilize Cotton Prices by Fixing Ginner Information
Washington February 26. Legislation to reduce errors in cotton crop estimates aims to stabilize prices by mandating ginneries and related officers to provide required data to the director of census. Aimed at improving agricultural department estimates, the bills call for periodic foreign surveys and combined amendments, with officials from Census and Agriculture supporting the measure.
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Washington
William J. Harris
Georgia
Agricultural Department
Harris
W. W. Larsen
House Committee
Department of Agriculture
Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Senate
Committee of the Census
House
Census
Bureau of Commerce
Seaboard Plans New Development Offices in Savannah
Seaboard plans major development work with extensive offices to open in Savannah as headquarters for development. Clement C. Acker, director, announces two sections under Savannah as hub locations. Jesse M. Jones will head the agricultural section from Norfolk, while an industrial head is being sought.
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Savannah
Americus
Sumter County
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Clement C. Acker
Ucker
Seaboard Development Department
Jesse M. Jones
Norfolk
Hardwick declines to send Napier to Florida in Jeffares case
Georgia Governor Thomas W. Hardwick refuses to order Attorney General George M. Napier to appear for J A Jeffares, the Georgia cattle inspector charged with theft in Florida. The case relates to alleged stolen cows and a Florida arrest warrant to return Jeffares for trial in Tallahassee. Bahnsen argues quarantine actions were taken, but the governor says he is not fully informed and believes the state should not intervene.
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Atlanta
Thomas W. Hardwick
George M. Napier
J. A. Je Gia
Tle
George
Tallahassee
Fla
Peter I. Hahnsen
Jeffares
Uder
State Department of Animal Husbandry
Grady County
Florida
Bahnsen
Hardwick
Pottery Exhibit Aims To Show Local Clay Craft
Maginolia Co operative Pottery in Thomasville plans a February exhibit of clay modeling by members. Local clay near Thomasville yields fine art pieces including vases bowls and small statuary. One member trained in New York teaches. Mrs. W S Hoyt helps foster interest among residents who join recently.
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Thomasville
Maginolia Co-operative Pottery Company
New York
W. S. Hoyt
Wallaces Meat Packers Face Stockyards Act Complaint
Secretary Wallace served Armour and Company and Morris and Company with a complaint charging violation of the Packers Stockyards Act linked to a tentative acquisition of Morris and Company by Armour interests. A hearing is set for April 2 in Washington. named parties include Armour and Company Illinois, Armour and Company Delaware, J Ogden Armour, and Morris and Company.
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Washington
Former U S Senator George C Perking Dies in Oakland
Oakland California February 26 United States Senator George C Perking died at his home today The mournful passing ends a long career in public service and politics with Perking known for his influence in national affairs and domestic policy debates.
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U. S
Oakland
Calif
United States
George C. Perking
Hutchinson outlines plan for combating boll weevil ravages
Atlanta February 26 Dr Reese Hutchinson president of the National Campaign for Boll Weevil control outlines a wide front fight to exterminate the pest. He plans a national war council with up to fifty directors and coordinated state organizations to mobilize federal state and civilian forces. The calcium arsenate supply is a key objective in this effort with no detail spared.
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Atlanta
Asa
Reese Hutchinson
Hutchinson
New York
Alabama
Dr. Hutchinson
Boll Weevil
National War Council
Prison reform push targets Georgia prison system
Atlanta Feb 26 The Governor orders abolishing the lash in convict camps and at the State Prison farm, described as a first step in a broader plan by the Prison Welfare Committee of the Council of Christian Churches in Atlanta. The committee will seek abolition requests and advocates note the lash is unnecessary for discipline while urging legislative and prison commission reorganizations.
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Atlanta
Council of Christian Churches
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Robert Bus
Texas Cotton Mill
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Ben
Antisaloon League
Bill Harts
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Winifred Westover
FAI Education
Seaboard
Napier
Wallace
Armour and Morris
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