Germans Withdraw from Genoa Talks but Treaty Stands
Berlin reports that Germany accepts being barred from further Russian discussions at Genoa while the Russo German treaty signed at Rappallo is allowed to stand. The German note, presented to Premier Facta, says negotiations began long ago and were suspended to respect the conference. The Germans say the treaty does not violate the conference’s aims and will still engage in other European matters.
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Genoa
Rappallo
Dr. Rathenu
Germany
Villa de Albertis
Europe
Russians Offer De Jure Recognition and Debt Waiver
In a reply filed, the Russians propose de jure recognition and adequate financial aid in exchange for admitting the war and pre war debts, waiving counter claims, and restoring nationalized property to former owners or paying foreign claimants where restoration is impossible. They argue allies cannot demand compensation, citing abolition of slavery and prohibition in the United States as precedents with no compensation.
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GENDA
Russia
United States
America
British spokesman backs Child at Russian affairs talks
Genoa April 21 an English spokesman for the British delegation said there is no objection to Richard Washburn Child American ambassador to Italy attending sessions of the commission on Russian affairs to obtain information for the United States government.
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Genoa
Richard Washburn Child
Italy
Commission On
United States
Dr Hiatt Elected Rotary President
The High Point Rotary Club elected Dr. Houston B. Hiatt president to succeed Rev. W. A. Lambeth. R. B. Terry was named vice president while John Peacock was re elected secretary and treasurer. J. E. Millis and W. C. were chosen directors joining the board.
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High Point Rotary Club
Sheraton Hotel
Houston B. Hiatt
W. A. Lambeth
R. B. Terry
John Peacock
J. E. Millis
W. CC
Sand color and emerald chosen for summer millinery shades
New York April 21 mark the Metropolitan Display Men's clubs selecting sand color and bright emerald as the featured mid-summer and fall military tones for retail stores nationwide. The colors were chosen from twelve suggested by the Textile Color Association of America and will be showcased in display windows during the May 2 summer millinery openings.
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New York
Metropolitan
Textile Color Association of America
Missing Brooklyn woman Mrs Serenbetz sought by police
Local police urge a nationwide search for Mrs George B. Serenbetz of 75 Lenden Street Brooklyn wife of a prominent lawyer and politician missing since April 4. Ill health and a spell of infirmity are blamed while doctors and family fear accident or misfortune. A cousin of Justice Leander B. Fa ber, she is described as a 35 year old, five foot nine inch, 162 pound brunette with blue eyes and a distinctive dental set. photos do not resemble her.
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George B. Serenbertz
Lenden Street
Brooklyn
N. Y
Geo B. Serenberz
Serenbetz
Supreme Court
Leander B. Faber
Serenbetzes
Serenbeta
Madeline Zimmerman
Bushwick
Miami
Florida
Frank Mangold
Bushwick Avenue
Sforts
Armed Irish raid halts Sligo champion report
Armed men raided the Sligo Champion offices destroying type for this week's issue to suppress a report on Sunday's meeting by Arthur Griffith. They tore up 100000 partly printed copies but did not damage linotypes or other machinery.
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Sligo
Ireland
Sligo Champion Today
Arthur Griffith
Daileirrean
Daniels Opposed to Naval Oil Reserve Lease
Senator La Follette demanded complete information on leasing rights in the naval oil reserve and released a letter from Josephus Daniels opposing the lease of government domain. The Wisconsin Republican called for transparency as the issue moved toward a decision.
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Washington
Naval Oil Reserve
la Follette
Wisconsin
Josephus Daniels
Secretary of Navy
Oat Kernel Causes Ear Injury in New Haven Death
Peter Everson died in a New Haven hospital after an oat kernel lodged in his right ear two weeks earlier and caused meningitis. The kernel reportedly sprouted after entering the ear, leading to fatal complications.
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New Haven
Conn
Peter Everson
Alain Strikers Gaining Strength
In Indianapolis on April 21 the United Mine Workers say the three week nationwide coal industry suspension shows no peak yet as miners rise to 680 100, a gain of 20 000 this week. Officials expect further gains and deny any threat to union ranks amid expanded support in unorganized fields.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
Million Dollars for Flood Control Passed by Congress
An emergency of one million dollars to combat Mississippi River floodwaters was approved by the Senate and House within an hour of a proposal by southern leaders. Budget Director Dawes and Secretary Weeks endorsed the measure, with Representatives Wilson of Louisiana and Humphreys of Mississippi announcing the joint resolution.
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Washington
Mississippi River
Senate
House
Weeks
Dawes
Congress
Wilson
Louisiana
Humphreys
Mississippi
Moderate Advance on New York Cotton Opens Steady
The New York cotton market opened steady with a 4 to 7 point advance on local buying aided by rising orders for cotton goods and trade interest. Traders realized some gains as southern selling increased amid favorable weather, with July slipping from 17.44 to 17.35 and October from 7.08 to 17.32 after initial strength. May at 17.88, July 17.43, October 17.36, December 17.33, January 17.28.
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New York
Mrs S P Chandler Returns From Hampton Visit
Mrs S P Chandler has returned from Hampton Virginia where she visited her daughter Mrs Raymond Jenkins during a period of travel and family time.
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S. P. Chandler
Hampton, Va
Raymond Jenkins
S P Chandler Returns From Dayton Business Trip
S P Chandler of the Superior Ve neer Company returns from Dayton Ohio after a business trip with details of the visit not disclosed.
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S. P. Chandler
The
Superior Veneer Company
Dayton
Ohio
Chamber Boosts Glean Up Drive
The chamber of commerce backs a national clean up campaign urged by state officials and High Point authorities. Secretary F J Sizemore notes the group’s support and provides steps for residents to improve cleanliness including rubbish removal, cleaning carpets, scrubbing floors, ventilating cellars, reporting nuisances, and requesting landlord repairs.
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High Point
F. J. Sizemore
Chamber of Commerce
Health Department
Lexington to Build Modern Water Plant
Lexington council awarded a contract to Tucker & Laxton of Charlotte for a new water plant on Abbott's creek four miles northeast. Bid slightly over $96,000, total project cost about $150,000, to be finished in six months. About 40 contractors bid. Town issued $300,000 water and sewer bonds and $50,000 off street bonds, selling above par with $3,700 premium. Stacy & Braun of New York won.
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Lexington
Tucker & Laxton
Charlotte
Board of Town Commissioners
Stacy & Braun
New York
New Sheraton Guest Welcomed as Fairchild Family Grows
A reservation at the Sheraton hotel announced a new guest for Les lie D. Fairchild after he received a Chicago message naming him father of a seven pound daughter. The message came from Mr. Fairchild's brother, whose family has been visiting Mrs. Fairchild for several weeks.
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Sheraton
Sheraton Hotel
Leslie D. Fairchild
Chicago
Mr. Fairchild
South and Middle West urged to back private merchant marine
Matthew Hale, president of the South Atlantic States association, told congress at an economic hearing that private merchant marine efforts will fail without moral and financial support from the south and middle west. He urged interior states to supply capital for ship purchase and construction and called for a shipminded regional effort to develop a market for marine securities.
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Washington
South
Middle West
Matthew Hale
South Atlantic States
Vir. Hale
Emeline Stokes Dies at 103 Near Lexington
Mrs. Emeline Stokes aged 103 years and one month died at Newsom and was buried at Chandler's Grove church south of Lexington. A pioneer suffragist she could not vote due to ill health. Survived by a large family, she was among four generations of descendants and one of three county women over 80 who died this week.
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Lexington
Emeline Stokes
Newsom
Chandler’s Grove Church
Here
Stokes
Frances Beckerdite
Elizabeth Lanning
Reeds
Concrete Work on New Central Highway Begins in Hickory
West Hickory starts hard surface work on the Central highway from the Burke county line to Newton. Contractor John N Bohanon predicts completion by August if weather holds. Bitulithic paving on Eleventh Avenue begins with sidewalks ordered on both sides of the street near the business block.
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Hickory
West Hickory
Burke County
Newton
John N. Bohan- Hon
Eleventh Avenue
Ben Shelley
Man Business
Bad Roads Halt Sixth District UDC Meeting
In Asheboro on April 21 the United Daughters of the Confederacy sixth district gathering was postponed due to poor roads. Delegates from Graham Burlington Greensboro Spray Reidsville and Asheboro could not reach the hostess chapter.
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Asheboro
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Graham
Burlington
Greensboro
Spray
Reidsville
Engineer Drowned as Boats Collide on James River
In a James river collision off Brandon at 2:30 this morning the Buxton line steamer Brewster Way sank after being hit by the Lake Sterling of the Richmond New York line. Chief Engineer C. W. Hussey of 115 Main Street Berkley went down with the ship. His wife received a telegram from the Brewster Way offices in Richmond confirming his drowning.
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Norfolk
James River
Jrandon
Buxton Line
Brewster Way
Lake Sterling
Richmond
New York Line
Brewster
C. W. Hussey
Main Street
Berkley
Recognition of Soviet Russia Advocated by Officials
Dr. Paul S. Reinseh former minister to China and Senator Joseph L. France of Maryland spoke at a luncheon before the Women's Committee for Recognition of Soviet Russia urging official recognition of the Soviet government of Russia.
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Washington
Russia
Paul S. Reinseh
China
Joseph L. France
Maryeiland
Women’s Committee For
Legion Plans Service Census and Chautauqua Meeting
A special Andrew Jackson Post No 87 American Legion meeting is called for 8 tonight at the chamber of commerce. Dr I T Mann aims for full attendance to finalize plans for next week’s chautauqua and exposition. Members must report ticket sales and pick up more books. the campaign seeks to aid ex servicemen via a national service census and back pay/benefits checks.
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Andrew Jackson Post No. 87
American Legion
I. T. Mann
Chamber of Commerce
Legion
Andrew Jackson Post
American Legion Service
High Point Township
Republicans use big stick to push tariff bill, says King
Senator King of Utah charged in the senate that Republicans seek to force through the administration tariff bill via bloc union of agr icultural and manufacturing interests without detailing it. He warned that the party is accustomed to using the big stick and would likely do so in this case.
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Washington
Senate
King
Utah
North Carolina Expands Vocational Training With Federal Support
Nearly 2 500 workers and students in 10 classes across North Carolina study trades under G W Coggin. Federal and state funds mix with local support to fund courses from auto mechanics to textile chemistry, yielding quick gains as employers seek trained staff.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
G. W. Coggin
Division of Vocational Education
Department of Education
Texas
Georgia
Coggin
Col
C. B. Armstrong
Gastonia
Rutherford County
J. J. Queen
Chadwick-Hosking
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