French British clash over submarine rules at Washington talks
Officials reported assent to international law on submarine operations and a prohibition on torpedoing merchant ships. France and Britain showed sharp tones. Arthur Balfour's stance drew particular attention while Washington delegates held cautious, brief comment on the conference and its progress.
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France
Quay d'Orsay
Associated Press
Arthur J. Balfour
Washington
England
Zion Church Organ Fire Threatens Clintonia Hotel
Fire from a pipe organ at Zion Timothy's Episcopal Church on St Gith Street spread toward the Clintonia hotel aided by a strong east wind. Mrs Catherine Adams of Clintonia was rescued after exposure to smoke. Damage estimated at 900 to the church and to the hotel.
Interstate Commerce Commission permits two job holders to stay in office
The Interstate Commerce Commission on Saturday granted legal permission for persons holding two or more posts as officers or directors of interstate railroads and corporations to retain their positions indefinitely. The order did not name individuals or railroads but stated public and private interests would not be adversely affected.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Railroad Interlocks Review Delayed By Commission
The commission delayed ruling on more than 100 applications to maintain interlocking directorates on railroads, seeking public interest compatibility by Saturday. An earlier order required William Rockefeller, George Baker of New York, and Harold S. Vanderbilt to withdraw from several boards, while those cases were unaffected by Saturday’s action.
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William Rockefeller
George ¥. Baker
New York
Harold 8. Vanderbilt
Biddle University Fire Delivers Major Loss in Charlotte
Early Saturday a fire devastated the industrial building of Biddle University in Charlotte, North Carolina, causing about 100000 dollars in damage. President H McCrory indicated no steps would be taken to reopen until guidance arrives from the Northern Presbyterian church board. In other news from Georgia, Paul Sullivan of Albany was shot to death near Valdosta while Pearl Graddy, his boarding companion, was arrested in connection with the shooting.
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Biddle University
Charlotte
N. C
Northern Presbyterian Church
Albany
Valdosta
Paul Sullivan
Pearl Graddy
Isander
Croker Rejoices Over End of Family Domestic War
Dublin Ireland Richard Croker returns from illness praising settlement of a 30 year estrangement with his sons. Born in Ireland 1841 he rose to power in New York politics as Tammany leader, later returning to Ireland with American citizenship and freedom of Dublin. Details cover his life, marriages to Elizabeth Frazier and Beulah Benton Edmondson, and brushes with the Tweed ring era.
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Dublin
Ireland
Richardrokers
Croker
Amony Hall
New York City
Lipser
Nell
Raiload
Crokers
Richard Croker
Clonskilty
County Cork
Ceven
United States
New York
Jty Chamberlain
Tweed Ring
America
Tammany
Tweed
Elizabeth Frazier
Beulah Benton Edmondson
Boston
Arrest Three for Flogging Teacher Near Pelham
Three men were arrested Saturday near Pelham Alabama by prohibition enforcement officers in connection with the flogging of Van Walker a Shelby county farmer.
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Birmingham
Ala
Pelham
Prohibition
van Walker
Shelby County
Fragments Describe Fatal Beating Near Walker Home
Reported fragments indicate a man named Parker Mardman and W H Ray, possibly Renee of Walker, were involved in a fatal assault on a highway near a residence. Officers say the victim was dragged into the woods and beaten to death while doctors were in constant attendance.
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H. C. Ae Parker Mardman
W. H. Ray
Renee
Walker
Fledging Informer Aims to Expose Hidden Dition
Walker told officers he was an informer and would reveal the location of six dition recently destroyed in the section. The statement suggests ongoing attempts to disclose illicit activity and identify involved locations.
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Walker
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Troys Church
Father Time
Frank Hof Meister
Broad Street
Best
Athens
John D. Rockefeller
William Dean Howells
Robert ‘Louis Stevenson
McGregor Company
Clarke County
the McGregor Co
Nan
Tant
Siza
Lea
Journeu
Uric
Sroker
Ora Kellum
Clayton Street
Bernstein Bros
T Minute Man
Lexington
Athens City Garage
West Washington Street
Athens, Georgia
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