George Proposes Dominion For Ireland In British Offer
London August 14 The British government released Lloyd George and Eamon de Valera talks showing Ireland would gain autonomy in finance taxation a separate police and postal control under a dominion status. The proposals emphasize self-government within the empire with limited armament debts and naval rights to be discussed later.
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British Empire
Canada
South Africa
Transvall Republic
Orange Tree
Ireland
Association of Free Nations
Strong
Treland
Shipping Board Chief Claims Mail Line Fatally Solvent Debts
Albert D Lasker of the United States Shipping Board released a dramatic statement alleging the United States Mail Steamship Line was insolvent. He said government actions to seize five passenger ships on July 22 were justified and cited Mayer family financial troubles as the motive behind the crisis. The board plans to file a court answer Monday reinforcing the seizure and counterclaims.
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New York
Albert D Lasker
United States Shipping Board
United States Mal Steamship Line
Lasker
Shipping Board
America
United States
Unite States
Mayer
Mayers
Charles
Francis R. Mayer
Pace
State argues on share of Western and Atlantic rentals
General William A. Wright defends that state funds from Western and Atlantic railroad rentals go to the general fund and not half to common schools, detailing that 1920 legislation and subsequent acts govern the disposition, with the governor directing allocations from the fund.
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William A. Wright
John H. Jones
la Grange
Questio
Wright
Des Moines Cripple May Be Missing Theater Magnate
A damaged Des Moines man, crippled and mindless, claims to be Ambrose Small, the Toronto theater magnate who vanished two years ago after a million dollar deal. Private detectives say his body measurements match Small’s and that the case may hinge on Daugherty, Small’s former secretary, who was convicted of stealing much of the fortune. The recovered man’s memory remains unrecovered as police suspect a gang kidnapping and ransom plot.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Ambrose Small
Toronto
Small
John Daugherty
Tcrippied
Omaha
Hays
Daugherty
Smail
Funeral for slain priest draws thousands in Birmingham
The body of Right Rev James TE. Coyle, pastor of St. Paul’s Catholic church, was buried in South Side Catholic cemetery after a funeral at St. Paul’s led by Bishop E P. Allen and Father Michael Henry. Rev I R Stephenson shot Coyle Thursday night. Crowds filled the streets, traffic halted, and the rites included a graveside service by Bishop Allen.
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Birmingham
Ala
James TE. Coyle
St. Paul's Catholic Church
I. R. Stephenson
South Side Catholic Cemetery
St. Paul
E P. Allen
Michael Henry
Mobile
Allen
Father Henry
Father Coyle
Ireland
United States
Diocese of
Passenger on wobbly Seaplane sparks new life in insurance
Chicago insurers found new interest after Clarence G. Whitmer, an insurance broker, rode the Santa Maria seaplane over Lake Michigan and near Michigan Avenue towers. The flight with 23 passengers prompted him to urge new applications as the aircraft skimmed past the Wrigley Building, raising safety concerns and interest in aviation coverage.
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Chicago
Clarence G. Whitmer
Santa Maria
Lake Michigan
Michigan Avenue
Wrigley Building
Railroad Labor Board to issue new work rules
United States railroad labor board will announce the first of new working rules affecting over 2,000,000 rail workers within days. The move will shape wage cuts and agreements with carriers, while unions and independent groups prepare reactions and possible actions within the next thirty days. The board weighs overtime pay and the demand for 16 universal principles, amid signs of potential traffic disruption if an accord fails.
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Alexander F. Jones
United News
Chicago
United States Railroad Labor Board
American Federation of Labor
Alalaxmiat
Genbr
Labor Board
Railroad Administration
West End Presbyterian Church Names New Pastor
The West End Presbyterian church voted to offer the pastorate to Dr. Francis Tappey of Shelbyville Tennessee after Dr. Robert Kirp Patrick resigned about a month ago. Dr. Tappey, a Louisville Seminary graduate, has led religious and civic work in Huntsville Alabama where he helped organize the Rotary Club and served as its first president. The committee reported strong support after hearing Dr. Tappey in Nashville and notified him of the election, though he may consider the change.
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West End
White
Tappey
First Presbyterian Church
Nashville
T Loulsvile Presbyterian , Seminary
Hfe
Rotary Club
Huntsville
Ala
Huntaville
Shelbyville
Ife
Harding
United States
Phn
Washington
Ohio
Lincoln
Northcliffe admires Harding and his simple presidency
Viscount Northcliffe reports a long, favorable interview with President Harding in Washington. He lauds the president’s physical bearing, simple natural manner, pride in The Marion Star, and cooperative White House staff. Northcliffe describes Harding as decisive, fair, and capable, with a steady, common sense approach to governance.
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United News
United States
Canada
Washington
White House
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Marion Star
Post
Harding
Traffic law crusade nets 137 arrests in 24 hours
Police report a 24 hour drive against violations yields 137 traffic offenders. Seven cited for DUI. Officers ordered intensified enforcement across beats and call details. A Jay-walking crackdown to begin Sunday night aims to clear crowded dockets Monday morning.
Boy Fatally/Seriously Injured by Automobile in City
Edwin Moore six years old of 259 Lucile avenue was struck by a car driven by J J Dutch Cook thirty eight at the corner of Atwood street and Lucile avenue Sunday afternoon and seriously injured likely with a fractured skull. Cook held without bond as reckless driving charge is filed. Witnesses dispute whether the boy crossed or Cook drove recklessly.
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Edwin Moore
Lucile Avenue
J. J
Dutch" Cook
South Humphries Street
Atwood Street
Cook
A. C. Humphries
Oass Street
R. A. Nelson
Forsyth Street
Charles Ray
Berne Street
Democrat Leader Attacks Tax Plan Of Republicans
Democratic National Committee Chairman White assails the administration tax program as a false show of economy. He says the Fordney plan would juggle taxes to create a deficit, while Mellon warned of needed revenue to meet expenditures. Harding faces a choice between Mellon and Fordney plans as the Ways and Means Committee finalizes the tax revision for House action next week.
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White
Democratic National Committee
White House
Harding
Republic
Fordney
Senate
Waya and Means Committee
House Republicans
House
Entry Fees Due By Noon For Municipal Primary Ballot
Today at 12 o'clock the entry lists for candidates closes. After that hour no candidate can pay the entrance fee and qualify to have his name printed on the ballot for the municipal primary on August 31. Several announced candidates have not paid assessments. Fees must be paid to Marvin F. Roane, secretary of the city democratic executive committee.
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Marvin F. Roane
City Democratic Executive Committee
Former Congressman Hunt Dies at 85 in New Orleans
Carleton Hunt former congressman and Louisiana law figure died in New Orleans today of apoplexy at age 85. Survived by wife and two sons and a daughter Dr Edward Livingston Hunt Hubert Hunt and Miss Jull Barton Hunt, all residents of New York.
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New Orleans
Carleton Hunt
Louisiana Law Fraternity
Edward Livingston Hunt
Hubert. Hunt
Miss Jull
Barton Hunt
New York
De Valera and Lloyd George Trade Notes on Irish Peace
The Irish Republican leader Eamon de Valera rejects British dominion terms as interference in Ireland while Lloyd George insists Ireland must choose its own path to secession. A published Ulster note warns Ulster will not submit to other authority and urges conference only after de Valera recognizes Northern Ireland. Officials report a deadlock but hint at possible future negotiations amid a conciliatory tone.
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London
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Eamonn de Valera
Ireland
Great Britain
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de Valera
Iing
da Valera
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Sir James
de Vaera
de Valeras
Ulster
England
Thes
Local Thundershowers Sweep Several States
Weather forecast notes Monday and Tuesday with scattered thundershowers across Washington Georgia Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Florida Tennessee Louisiana Alabama Oklahoma and parts of Texas. Temperatures show little change with partly cloudy conditions and slight regional variations.
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North Carolina
Kentucky
South Carolina
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Tennessee
Louisiana
Oklahoma
East
Texas
West
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