Submarine Talks Dividing Arms Conference Attentions
At Washington the arms conference focuses on Great Britain's proposal to abolish submarines while the four power pact and naval limits stir debate. President Harding says the pact carries no alliance and urges unity of purpose, with sessions resuming to continue the submarine issue and consider future talks.
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Great Britain
iBy
Associated Press
Washington
Harding
White House
Paris
de Bon
France
United States
Goal Shippers to Continue Fight for Lower Tidewater Rates
Bluefield reports Secretary Hoover seeks a $1 per ton reduction in tidewater coal freight, but eight large railroads offered no concession. Coal men vow to persist in pressuring for relief to restore foreign shipments and jobs, as England sells coal cheaper in New York and Boston.
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Bluefield
Secretary of Commerce
Hoover
Tidewater
England
New York
Boston
Lengthy Debate on Submarines in Washington Conference
A three hour naval committee debate in Washington featured Admiral de Bon of France, Sir Arthur Balfour of Britain, and Senator Schanzer of Italy arguing submarine policies. No action was taken though de Bon urged limits, while Balfour pushed abolition and noted limited Allied support.
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Admiral de Bon
France
Arthur J. Balfour
Senator Schanzer
Italy
Washington
Naval Committee
Schanzer
de Bon
Balfour
Lord Lee
Germany
United States
Zebrugzge
Dardenelles
Federal personnel board authorized by President Harding
Washington reports a new semi official commission named the federal personnel board was authorized by President Harding following Budget Director Dawes recommendations. It will oversee improving government employment methods and service and will comprise officials from various bureaus and independent establishments under the Civil Service Commission.
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Washington
Federal Personnel Board
Harding
Charles G. Dawes
Civil Service Commission
Argentine Cherries for Harding's Dinner
The American Legion arrived in New York with Argentine cherries for President Harding's Christmas meal. This first consignment set a record time of ten days, twenty one hours and fifty one minutes from port to port, beating the usual duration.
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New York
Rio Janeiro
American Legion
Marding
Seven Negroes and White Man Die in Ark Storm near Memphis
A late day storm struck Clarkedale Arkansas seventeen miles northwest of Memphis killing seven Black residents and one White man. A Banks & Dana clerk Payne Harrison died in the collapse along with many injured including Mrs D B Booker. The Banks & Dana store was wrecked and telephone lines were downed as rescuers reported more missing at Kennedy Willard & Booker plantations.
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Memphis
Tenn
Dee
Clarkdale
Ark
Payne Harrison
Banks & Dena
Clarkadale
D. B. Booker
Clarksdale
Bana Store
Clarkedale
Ed Kennedy
Kennedy
Banks & Dana
Two Men Die In Bronx Holdups and Shootout
In New York on December 23 two men were killed during a cafe hold up at 288 East 152nd Street in the Bronx. A second duo attempted a second robbery at 88 East Tremont Avenue but were stopped by Detectives Conner and McCarthy. The detectives were shot in the face and hospitalized in serious condition.
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New York
Leon Sotille
East 152Nd Street
Bronx
Sotille
United Cigar Store
East Tremont, Avenue
Timothy J. Conner
Randall J. McCarthy
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MRS WATTERSON UNABLE TO ATTEND FUNERAL
Funeral services were held today in Jacksonville for Colonel Kenry Watterson editor and soldier who died suddenly at a hotel. The brief service included scripture reading and a eulogy by Rev J T Boone with no music as Mrs Watterson could not attend. The body will be buried in Evergreen cemetery before spring then moved to Cave Hill cemetery Louisville Ky.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Kenry Watterson
J. T. Boone
First Christian Church
Watterson
Evergreen Cemetery
Cave Hill Cemetery
Louisville
Wireless Health Bulletin Service Inaugurated By U S Public Health Service
The U S Public Health Service launched a bi weekly wireless telephone health bulletin via Anacostia naval station reading health tips to the nation. Messages will air every Tuesday and Friday at 9 pm and are designed to be read by any radio station with a telephonic attachment.
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Washington
United States Public Health Service
Naval Radio
Anacosta
Pacific
Europe
Southern America
Anacostia
Naval Aviation Depot
QST
America
Possible Delay in Second Arbuckle Trial
San Francisco indicates the police court hearing on the perjury charge against Mrs. Minnie Neighbors may push back the January 9 start of the second Arbuckle trial for manslaughter. Gavin McNab urged no delay while prosecution plans rebuttal after holidays. Neighbors’ case stems from contradictions about Virginia Rappe’s 1921 visit to Wheeler Hot Springs.
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San Francisco
Matthew A. Brady
Minnie Neighbors
Los Angeles
Roscoe C
Fatty") Arbuckle
Arbuckle
Gavin McNab
Neighbors
Virginia Rappe
Wheeler Hot Springs
Ventura County
California
Debs Release Draws Grudging Socialist Response
Otto F. Branstetter, executive secretary of the Socialist party, calls Debs release from Atlanta a grudging concession to a demand too strong to resist, and says it will not curb party efforts for political prisoner releases and civil liberty restoration.
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Chicago
Otto F. Branstetter
Socialist Party
Eugene V. Debs
Atlanta
Debs
America
Police commend officer who killed son in lawful vigil
Chicago, Dec. 23. Clyde Timmons of Hammond Indiana and Far Timmons of Chicago abducted Mrs. Callahan and others last night. Far Timmons was shot by a policeman after a chase. Alfred Timmons, the Chicago surgeon, identified the dead man as his son and publicly thanked the officer, saying the killing was justified and the officer had done his duty.
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Chicago
Clyde Timmons
Hammond
Ind
James J. Callahan
White Sox
Oho
Timmons
Far Timmons
Callahan
Alfred Timmons
Sam McVey Dies From Pneumonia in New York Hospital
Sam McVey, a prominent Negro heavyweight boxer, died today in a New York hospital from pneumonia. The death ends a career marked by notable bouts and public interest.
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Sam M’vey
New York
Sam McVey
Greenleaf Retains Pocket Billiard Title
Ralph Greenleaf defeated Arthur Woods of Minneapolis 450 to 277 to retain his pocket billiard championship title in New York.
Grocers to Close Monday in Bluefield
The Merchants' Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce announced Friday that Bluefield grocers will stay closed Monday with only a few exceptions. Shoppers are urged to buy groceries today for the coming closure.
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Merchants’ Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce
Bluefield
Soviet to abandon socialism in Russia report
Washington reports a Commerce Department summary stating the Soviet government is evolving a new economic policy. It describes a shift toward partial private trade and industry, reduced Communist controls, and production incentives after acknowledging economic defeat.
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Washington
Russia
Commerce Department
Lenine
Cairo Bristles Troops Police Over Nationalist Leader Removal
Cairo and police and troops faced disturbances after Zagloul Pasha, a Nationalist leader, was forcibly removed from Cairo to Suez for defying orders to stop political activity. Six supporters detained while two demonstrators were killed in the Cairo unrest. The authorities say the incident is not of major significance and other provinces remained quiet.
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Associated Press
Cairo
Egypt
Nile
Suez
Zagloul Pasha
Zagoul
Son Goes to Chain Gang in Stealth Defense
In Forsyth County North Carolina during a special term of the superior court W Crouse a Kernersville farmer was convicted last June of manufacturing liquor and sentenced to twelve months on the county roads. The supreme court upheld the lower court decision. Today Coy Crouse appeared claiming no connection and admitted guilt alone. With solicitor consent a ten month road sentence was imposed on Coy and the father was discharged with costs.
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Winston Salem
N. Cgc
Forsythe Superior Court
W. Crouse
Kernersville
Supreme Court
Coy Crouse
Long
Snow Closes In On New York With Three Inch Blanket
New York awoke to a three inch snow cover as flakes continued to fall and threaten to turn to rain. The temperature had moderated to twenty degrees.
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New York
New
Pope Benedict Receives Irish Distress Relief Funds
In Dublin on December 23 Pope Benedict was announced to have received 22,214 lire added to 21,466 dollars sent by Archbishop Keane of Dubuque Iowa. The funds are for relief of distress in Ireland.
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Ireland
Dublin
Benedict
Keane
Dubuque
Iowa
Daugherty Urges Good Conduct in Christmas Message
Washington December 23 Attorney General Daugherty says too much bad advice has been offered since taking office and shares Christmas injunctions for readers to do right respect others and obey laws. He notes the world turns after one turns against it and wishes a happy healthy and hopeful season.
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Washington
Daugherty
Mr. Daugherty
McNider Receives Christmas Message From Harding
National commander Hanford McNider of the American Legion received a Christmas greeting from President Harding. The president expressed thanks for the Legion’s message and wished prosperity and blessings for its members in the New Year.
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Indianapolis
Hanford MecNider
The
American Legion
Harding
Liquor Seizure Evidence Tampered With In Raid
Prohibition Enforcement Agent Harold D. Wilson reports liquor seized as evidence during a raid at the Quincy House in Boston. The raid occurred during a dinner honoring Governor Cox with Prohibition Enforcement Director Potter as a guest, and the hotel below the dining area housed the liquor.
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Boston
Prohibition Enforcement
Harold D. Wilson
Quincy House
Cox
Potter
Liquor Found Nestled in Christmas Tree Branches
New York December 23 news reports liquor bottles hidden in branches of Christmas trees shipped from a point near the Canadian border. Retailers say the discovery may explain wholesalers’ reluctance to distribute the trees, as they arrived last night and were doled out only after protests by dealers.
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New York
commutations and pardons granted in Christmas clemency
President Harding announced clemency actions for 197 war time offenders including Eugene V. Debs, who received a commutation to ten years and others pardoned or deported. Five former soldiers with life terms for killing a British officer on the Rhine received full pardons. Details cover the espionage act cases, deportations, and hospital observations.
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Washington
Eugene V. Dela
Atlanta
Germany
Harding
Rhine
Department of Justice
Daugherty
Wilson
Carl J. Bryan
James A. ‘Otn
Noy Youngblood
George van ‘Gilder
J. B. Richardson
George Lancefield
Charles Ashleigh
Chicago
England
Orville Anderson
Deadwood
Giovanna Baldazzi
David T. Blodgett
Des Moines
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
J. T. Cumbie
Oklahoma City
Thomas Carey
San Francisco
Joseph M. Caldwell
Kentucky guards sent to Newport amid mill strike
Governor Morrow ordered four Kentucky National Guard companies totaling 160 men to Newport to quell a strike at Newport Rolling Mills. Colonel H H Denhardt will command with three more companies held in readiness. No local request was received. officials warned of possible outbreaks and serious danger to lives and state reputation.
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Frankfort
Kentucky National Guardsmen
Newport
Morrow
H. H. Denhardt
Bowling Green
Campbell County
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Chain Gang
M’nider
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