American business threatened by British cable monopoly
Washington March 16 The Western Union Telegraph Company again blocked by the navy from landing its South American cable at Miami seeks White House action to reverse Wilson era policy and permit the landing. The piece outlines a British plan to dominate South American cables and the American All American Cable Company as a counter, with questions about President Harding’s forthcoming stance.
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H. N. Rickey
Washington
Western Union Telegraph Company
Navy
Miami
Fla
Harding
Wilson
Western Union
Robert Clowry
Sion
Amren
Cenetral Caen
Highey
Busires
Brazil
Antiago
Chile
Pan
Tisk Iritish
Western Union Company
Mikami
Tia
Union
Compass
Estern
Union Company
United States
Pana
South America
Field
Postal ‘Telegraphy Company
London
Azores
All'American Co
All American Cable Company
Guantanamo
Panama
Central America
Santiago
Buenos Aires
Montevideo
Rio de_Janeiro
Santos
All American
Western Union Telegraph Co
Changes At Legion Post Revive Spirit And Leadership
At a spirited meeting of John D. Mathis Post American Legion on Monday in Gordon Howell's office two officers were elected while resigned Commander Dan Chappell and Adjutant Ben Hogue were replaced. Rev Frank Renderson chosen as commander with P Gartner adjutant as plans for future activities began. The meeting included moments of tension as Chappell offered his resignation, citing his tenure and wish for new leadership. Members urged a renewed life for the post.
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John D. Mathis
American Legion
Gordon Howell
Re Senag
Dan Chappell
Ben Hogue
Frank Renderson
Gartner
Com Dall
Dick Hole
Romaria
Warrenton Fire Destroys Six Businesses In District
Fire swept through Warrenton Ga on March 16 destroying six buildings in the central business district. Losses were estimated at two hundred thousand dollars with a portion of structures heavily damaged or ruined. No injuries were reported and investigators began surveying the scene for probable causes.
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Warrenton, Ga
German Must Pay By March 23, Says Note
Paris March 16 The Allied reparations commission notified Germany it must pay one billion gold marks before March 23 for article 235 of Versailles. Britain diverted the money to the Bank of Highland or the federal reserve in the United States.
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Paris
Associated Press
Allied Reparations Commission
Germany
Bank 7 Higland
Federal Reserve Bank
United States
Chicago Tenants Seek Rent Review Board
Chicago tenants travel by special train to Springfield to urge the Dailey Kessinger bill granting cities authority to establish rent commissions for reviewing rents, aiming to curb excessive charges. The march reflects broad support from residents seeking local oversight of housing costs.
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Chicago
Rent Review Board
Ina
Spanfield
George Harvey Named U.S. Ambassador to Britain
London reports the British government formal approves Col George Harvey as the next United States ambassador to Great Britain, succeeding John W. Davis who has resigned. The note appears amid scattered fragments mentioning a Columbus clergyman making a shell instrument and other unclear phrases from Papeete, Tahiti.
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London
Associated Press
George Harvey
United States
Great Britain
John W. Davis
Cotton Export Loans Granted
Washington March 16 An announcement of the War Finance Corporation says two American banking institutions won approval to advance funds to finance the export of about 16 000 bales of cotton to Germany and Czecho Slovakia. The exact loan amount was not set. Mexico City March 16 The railway strike that began mid February ended today according to Associated Press reports.
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Washington
Ataint
Germany
Csecho-Slovakia
War Finance Corporation
Mexico
City
Associated: Press
Cable landing permit dispute involving Wilson era telegraph routes
Fragmentary text describes a dispute over a cable landing permit after President Wilson reviewed facts. It mentions Western Union and All-American subsidiaries, a court challenge, and a sequence where the permit may have been granted or denied amid monopoly concerns and regulatory action.
Dublin honors Dr Allen Fort at memorial service
In Dublin on March 15 a strong tribute marked the memory of Dr Allen Fort a longtime pastor. The service at First Baptist church featured remarks from Dr Grates and songs by the congregation. Attendees recalled Fort as a great Southern pastor and friend to many, especially during his pastorate in the region.
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Dublin
Allen
Sped
Eas
Paee First Baptist Church
Fort
Baptist Ministy
Batt Lisbeth
Grates
J. Hughes
Deaton J
Daniel
Port
Ney Aire
South
Nashvillé
Markets update on cotton prices and canal history note
Markets report shows cotton values near 11.88 and 18.00 to 12.20 per unit with varied percent changes, including 12.9 percent. Additional figures include 19.97, 12.38, 12.73, and 12.71 to 12.77 in recent trading ranges. A historical line notes Panama Canal activity from 1906 to 1920 with references to sursnanakens in the text.
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Tan
British Russian Pact Signed in London
London dispatch reports a British Russian pact signed this morning by representatives of both governments. The agreement envisages a continued cordial alignment, with Britain and Russia accepting a cooperative role in regional affairs. Details remain limited as officials confirm the accord sets broad terms for mutual support and collaboration.
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London
Akio
Great Britain
Russia
Invincible Tries Port Call After Barnegat Run
The Invincible, sailing on March 16, or 18 miles off Barnegat, appeared undamaged after a wireless distress at daybreak. It had begun under its own steam for the port, then proceeded to Ol.
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New York
Barnegat
N. d
Nor- OL
Chamber of Moves To New Theater
The Chamber of Sommeree relocates its operations to a proposed new theater facility on Jackson Street. The move aims to consolidate offices and improve public access, with planning underway and tentative timelines discussed by local officials.
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Chamber of Moves
Fragmented OCR Reflects Unclear Historical Content
The readable text is garbled with stray phrases and misspellings making it impossible to identify people places dates or events. It appears to be a damaged newspaper fragment without a coherent, reportable item.
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