World Court to Decide Issues in League Covenant System
The League of Nations plans for a new 11 member international court to interpret treaties and settle disputes. Justices, nominated by member nations, hold nine-year terms with advisory power from the council and assembly. The court can hear cases and issue advisory opinions, with enforcement power uncertain. It forms the judiciary arm under Article 14 of the Covenant, funded by the League. Also notes a fierce Northern sweep through Texas Panhandle bringing early cold spell.
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Norris Quinn
Washington, D. C
International Court
The
League of Nations
James Brown Rcott
Cile Endowment For International Bee
Qui ' i Scott
Teague
Scott
League Assembly
Council
Bny
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League
League of Nations Covenant
League For Adoption
Permanent Court of International
Texas
Associated Press
Fort Worth
Tex
Texas Panhandle
Peage Treaties To Be Ratified Soon Final Vote October 16
Washington D C March toward ratification of peace treaties with Germany Austria and Hungary gathered pace after leaders from both parties discussed a plan for dual votes on October 14 or 15. Debates centered on US entry into the League of Nations with objections by Watson of Georgia who warned the treaties would entangle the nation and cited Debs case and espionage law concerns.
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Washington,d. C
Senate
Germany
Austrian
Hungary
Lodge
Watson
Georgia
United States
League of Nations
Harding
League
Debs
Eugene V. Debs
Atlanta
Sparta Sinking Fund Misappropriation Trial Details
In Sparta Georgia Judge James B Park ruled during a case involving the city sinking fund of about 20000 dollars tied to municipal bonds. Robert B Holmes Bank of Sparta president faces indictment for banking law infraction as Bank of Sparta recently closed. Bond commission members Wiley and Pieri charged with hypothecation while First National Bank held the funds. J D Burnett cashier found dead in presumed suicide after bank closure.
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Associated Press
Sparta
James B. Park
First National Bank
Third National Bank of Atlanta
Robert B. Holmes
Bank of Sparta
City of Sparta
Holmes
J. D. Burnett
Wiley and
Erritt
Sinn Fein Optimism Grows Over October Conference Invitation
Sinn Fein readers in Dublin show optimism as Premier Lloyd George invites a conference for October 11. The general mood is that the invitation will be accepted and that attitudes toward the talks have shifted toward a more favorable outlook.
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Dublin
Lloyd George
Sinn Fein
Hudson Trial in Albany Over Murder Charge Against Farmer
Glenn Moore Hudson, a farmer, and his wife were indicted jointly on murder charges in Albany, Georgia. The case concerns the deaths of her two young sons by her previous husband. The husband and wife will be tried separately next week with neither able to testify against the other under Georgia law.
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Albany
Glenn Moore Hudson
Presen
United Mine Workers Endorses Continued Litigation Action
The United Mine Workers convention in Indianapolis voted to continue litigation, deeming it part of a nationwide effort to destroy the union. Officials asserted more than 1.5 million dollars has been spent on legal costs, including high priced attorneys, straining the union treasury. The convention urged further financial aid from the American Federation of Labor and planned appeals if needed to the AFL convention.
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Associated Press
Dla.napolis
Ind
Utigetfon
Upiteg Mine Workers of America
William Green
International
Sureme
International Union
West Virginia
Kentucky
American Federation of Labor
American Federation of Labor Convention
Pilcher Heads G. A. R. in Indianapolis
Lewis S. Pilcher of Brooklyn New York was elected commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic at its 55th encampment in Indianapolis. He succeeds William A. Ketcham and was chosen unanimously after Jah G. Chambers withdrew. Robert W. McBride was elected senior vice commander. Families of veterans groups also chose leaders for the Sons of Veterans and voiced support for Harding’s armament conference.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Lewiss. Pilcher
Brooklyn
Grand Army of the Republic
William A. Ketcham
Pilcher
Department of
Robert W. McBride
Clifford C. Ireland
Peoria
Sons of Veterans
Elmer E. Perry
Barre
Don D. Doman
Snndence
Iowa
Harding
Demand for Protective Tariff Echoed by Manufacturers
Chicago speakers urged immediate enactment of an adequate protective tariff at a national conference. More than 1,000 manufacturers from over eighteen states attended the State Manufacturers' association meeting and adopted resolutions.
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Associated Press
Chicago
The
State Manufacturers’ Association
Freight Station Hours Change by Commission Rule Athens Area
The Georgia Railroad Commission enacted amendments to Freight Rule 25 changing depot hours. Athens receivers and shippers gain one extra hour daily, with depots opening at 7 a m and closing at 6 p m excluding a dinner hour. Rules apply variably by city population, allowing earlier or later operations as needed. Local offices had not been notified of the official date.
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Athens
Georgia Railroad Commission
Atheiy
Buisinese
Central of Georgia, Georgia Railroad
Gainesville Midland
Seaboard+Air Line
Southern Railroads
Florida Drainage Funds Under Scrutiny in Lake Worth Report
Irregular expenditures totaling over 1.5 million dollars were uncovered in a Jacksonville Audit of the Lake Worth Drainage District. The audit report, sent to Governor Hardee and released Wednesday, highlights questioned costs and a broader misappropriation concern.
LaFollette Attacks Tax Bill Defining Foreign Trade Firms
Senator LaFollette denounces the measure defining foreign traders and foreign trade corporations as a device allowing wealth to evade taxation while the poor bear government costs. He warns of capital drain as factories close and unemployment rises. McCumber counters that the provision aims to expand U S foreign trade to keep American firms competitive abroad.
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Ie Ittee
Simmons
LaFollette
Wisconsin
United States
Tareea
County of Rain Country
la ¥Ollette
McCumber
North Dakota
Finance Committee
Plan to curb debate introduced by Senator Townsend
Senator Townsend of Michigan, a Republican, on Thursday offered a resolution proposing a new party plan to curb Senate debate by limiting each senator to one hour of debate on a majority vote. Republicans said it would not be pressed immediately or during tax revision consideration. The measure faced immediate bipartisan opposition and was sent to the Rules Committee.
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Washington
D. C
Townsend
Michigan
Rules Committee
United States pace champ defeats Romala in two heats
In Chesterville Ontario United States pacing champion Single G won both heats against Romala Canada's fastest pacer in a half mile harness race, claiming the feature on Thursday.
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Chesterville
Ont
United States
Romala
Canada
Boy Who Killed Girl Sentenced in Tennessee
Vern Quillen, 18, was given life imprisonment by a Blountville circuit court jury for the June 7 murder of 11 year old Elsie Awnon in Kinesport Tennessee. The body was found at Passoncet baseball park with a crushed skull. Quillen was arrested after bloodhounds traced a trail from the park to his home.
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Bristol
Tenn
Vern Quilllen
Blountville
Elsie |Awnon
Kinesport
Quillen
Passoncet
Ainemnert
Qnrillen
Broodhounds
Trainmen hover on strike as ceiling of support shifts
Report notes union grievance leaders push to avoid a walkout though over 90 percent of members reportedly favor striking. President Lee hints at a possible labor action if other railroad unions join in. a 12 percent wage cut is cited as a factor. Textile show falls on October 7 as weavers convene. Harvesters cut prices 10 to 20 percent on farm implements, effective in October.
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Rory
Lee
Jay
Jon
Emergency unemployment plan advanced by national conference
Washington reports the national conference on employment completing groundwork for an emergency program to aid unemployed and idle labor. committees finalize recommendations and prepare a unified plan for action when the conference reconvenes, with emphasis on labor rotation and shorter workweeks. public works acceleration urged.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Coun
National Conference Onployment
Wanderer to Hang Tomorrow in Springfield
Springfield Illinois Carl Wanderer is to be hanged tomorrow after Governor Small accepted the pardon board's refusal of clemency. The governor said the court's path should not be interfered with and affirmed the division of pardons and paroles recommendation. Wanderer was convicted of murdering his wife and a stranger.
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Springfield
Ill
Carl Wanderer
Small
Pardon Board
Orion
Wanderer
Dublin Civilian Death After Night Conflict
A clash between civilians and armed men in Dublin led to one civilian killed and two others wounded. Two assailants were reported injured. Police announced an inquiry is ongoing into the incident.
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Dublin
Citilians
Notier
Inoan Affcial
Disson
Edward Hill Dorsey: Georgia student and booster profile
A fragmentary obituary style sketch highlights Edward Hill Dorsey as a Georgia University BSC E graduate, Phi Delta Theta member, athletic supporter, and local booster. It mentions his birthday April 15, downtown address on East Street, and notes about his reputation among students and friends.
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Hill
Dorsey
Iseam
Geor
Supreme Council
Hic
University
Georgia
Phi Delta Theta
Cloverhurst
Chamber of Commerce
Joh Nicholson
Ee Tacks
64Aint Avenue
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