Licensed to wed as list of Princeton county marriages
The Princeton Bureau reports licenses issued for marriages including Grover Cleveland Bailey to Ellen Marie Ridd and Garland Williams to Hester Matheny among others. The Weeks brothers face a murder trial today before Squire Lewis A. Pine with many witnesses summoned. A fire alarm yesterday morning drew fire units to a residence on Princeton avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk Bowling
Grover Cleveland Bailey
Monttalm
Ellen Marie Ridd
McComas
Garland Williams
Castlewood
Hester Matheny
Tazewell
James L. Ringstaff
Nona P. Christian
Pounding Mill
George H. Taylor
Oney Gap
Nellie Shelton
Ingleside
Lewis G. Haw
Pipestein
Allie M. Johnston
Willowton
James H. Johnston
Gladys Howard
Bluefield
James Watson
Sar- Tab
Ward Wright
Grace King
Daniel Weeks
Walter Weeks
Thomas Weeks
Ward Whitlow
Lewis A. Pine
William Dunn
Princeton Avenue
Moonshiners Battle Reported Near Giotto
A clash between officers and an alleged moonshine gang above Giotto led to about fifty shots. The moonshine den fled leaving mash whiskey and a gun. no one was reported hurt. Other items note a house fire extinguished with little damage and local residents visiting Princeton and Charlestons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giotto
Mountain den
Deficiency Estimates Announced By Baker
Washington reports deficiency estimates totaling 76 278 127 dollars to be submitted by the war department for the current fiscal year. Secretary Baker said 42 573 000 dollars covers pay subsistence and similar expenses for an army of 175 000 men. The remaining 34 000 000 dollars covers recruiting to that strength.
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Washington
War Department
Baker
Department
Congress
French Ministry Wins Confidence After Split Vote
Paris December 33 A heated debate in the chamber ended with the cabinet winning confidence by 472 to 66 after it accepted a cabinet supported clause in amended form. The session featured sharp attacks on the government and a split vote on a second clause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Chamber of Deputiees
Elimination of cattle ticks advances across states
Washington reports progress in the cattle tick eradication program begun July 1, 1906. By December 1, 1920 six states are tick free and overall 70 percent of the infested 728,565 square miles have been cleared, with remaining areas concentrated in southern states and Texas showing the largest infestation.
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Washington
Department of Coculture
Cooperation Estates
California
Kentucky
Mississippi
South Carolina
Tennes
Department of Agriculture
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
Trade group seeks to block sale of cast iron pipe
Testimony cites members including Central Foundry Company of New York Somerville Iron Works Salem Brass and Iron Manufacturing Princeton N J Sanitary Company of America Linfield Pa National Foundry Company Brooklyn J D Johnston Company Mount Holly N J Wm A Krupp Foundry Company Lansdale Pa The Raines Jones Cadbury Company Philadelphia A Weiskettel Company Baltimore and Abendroth Brothers Port Chester N Y Also discussed are the American Institute of Lead Manufacturers led by National Lead Company and future figures on output and value of the five concerns' products.
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Central Foundry Company
New York
Somerville
New Jersey
Second Contingent of British Boxers Arrives in New York
A second contingent of English amateur boxers arrived in New York to compete in international bouts mid next month. Captain BEW Chandler heavyweight champion of Britain and army, Huw Brown lightweight champion of the British army, and John Watson heavyweight champion of the British navy lead the party under Tex O Rourke. Police reps Stanley and Mallin joined earlier, with Spengler likely to defend for the US Olympic team.
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New York
London
BE. VV. Chandler
Great Britain
Huw Brown
John Watson
Tex O'Rourke
International Sporting Club
Jack Stanley
Harry Mallin
London “Bobbies
United States Army and Navy
William Spengler
Police
New Jersey to toughen penalties for armed crime
A bill to make life imprisonment the penalty for crimes by armed burglars will be introduced in the next legislature. Governor Edwards calls a conference with state and county officials and the American Legion to expand a plan to combat the crime wave. Mobilization of the home guards is seen as likely to be ready for any emergency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Edwards
Senate
American Legion
New Jersey
Departing Communists Leave Families Behind at Ellis Island
Twenty three communists surrendered at Ellis Island for deportation to Russia aboard the Imperator scheduled to sail tomorrow. Captured in raids last winter, they were released on bail until this transport route opened via Libau and Riga. Miss Rose Weiss accompanied them as they left, and some husbands and wives wept at parting.
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New York
Ellis Island
Russia
Imperator
Libau
Riga
Rose Weiss
Ponzi Sends Word of Cheer to Creditors
Charles Ponzi from Plymouth jail sends a Christmas greeting to thousands of creditors. He asks them to stay cheered, hopes mishap won’t mar the season, and envisions a day when he is released to aid in recovering losses. He urges messages of sympathy to his wife and mother.
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Boston
Charles Ponzi
Plymouth
Ku Klux Klan Parade Draws Silent South Jacksonville Crowd
In Jacksonville Florida on December 22 more than 200 Ku Klux Klan members in white robes and masks paraded through South Jacksonville led by a herald with a flaming cross. No explanation was given for the display as lights went out in the city park and riders vanished. Imperial Wizard W J Simmons of Atlanta said the group aims to uphold white supremacy but will support legitimate authority and reject lawlessness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Ku Klux Klan
W. J. Simmons
Atlanta
Imperial Wizard of the Klan
Youth Pleads Guilty to First Degree Burglary
In New York on December 22 Assistant District Attorney Sullivan presented five slips of paper listing five charges as a youth pleads guilty in general sessions court to a first degree burglary case.
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New York
Sullivan
General Sessions Court
Prisoner Gambles Plea In Astor Holdup Case
Lawrence Hawthorne 22 held on 100000 bail faces sentencing after selecting burglary in the first degree by random plea. He admits guilt as he awaits Christmas Eve judgment in the Hotel Astor holdup case. Nearby, mill workers face wage cuts as Stanley Iron Works cuts pay by fifteen percent with overtime reduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Hawthorne
Hotel Astor
Hawthorne
State Penitentiary
Wage Cuts Announced in Pittsfield and Bridgewater
PittsfieldMass December 22 Announcement was made that a twenty two and one half percent wage reduction would be put into effect affecting workers at Pittsfield and Bridgewater. The notice specifies a uniform cut across departments and roles. Further details on the scope and implementation are expected from company officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Mass
Wage Cut Announced in Fall River Mills
Fall River officials report a 22.5 percent wage reduction for 35,000 cotton mill workers effective January 3. The cut, agreed by the Fall River Cotton Manufacturers Association and the Textile Council, applies to 106 mills and aligns wages with other New England centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Mass
Fall River Cotton Manufacturers Association
Textile Council
Manufacturers’ Association
New England
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Pulaski St
Bland Street
A. FP. Wagene
Charleston
Jewel Thompson
Elgood
John Murphy
St. Albans
H. W. Straley, Jr
Phil Sutton
Lynchburg College
Secretary of War
Amberol Records
Edison
Amberola
Amberol
Alice Vertet
Merlett
Cock Arthur Middletom
Guido Circolini
Ibert Spalding
Waikiki Hawaiian Orchestra
Vernon Archibald
Lewis James
Bluin
Lopez
Hamilton
Kings of Harmony Orchestra
Gees
Premier Quartet
Cable Nelson
Warlick’s Furniture Store
North
Mercer Street
Herkshire
Bridgewater
Stanley Iron Works
New Britain
Conn
Bridgewater, Mass
the Music Shop
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