French Cabinet backs Herriot action at London conference
The French Cabinet unanimously approved the French delegation’s work at the London conference and thanked them for results aiding France. Premier Herriot reported the proceedings and will read a declaration to the senate and chamber. He plans to push timely approval of the accord and continue addressing high prices.
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Paris
London
France
Herriot
Senate
Chamber
Cinepremisr
Jgggs
M. Herriot
Letter of thanks from Mrs Coolidge published
New York August 19 A letter from Mrs Calvin Coolidge to Mrs Oliver Ingersoll thanking condolers on Calvin Coolidge Sr death was released The former first lady regrets she cannot answer every letter and hopes warm messages spread Its tone is personal from the White House dated August 11 Sincerely Grace Coolidge Firemen Hurt Norfolk Va Four men were injured when a Main Street wall collapse caused by a slow fire damaged property valued at about 150000
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Calvin Coolidge
Oliver
Roland Ingersoll
Iklyn
Calvin, Sr
Ingersoll
Associated Press
Calvin
Morfolk
British Admiral Ripples on League of Nations Role
Rear Admiral W L Rogers U S N retired says Great Britain dominates the League of Nations and global commerce. He cites Britain inspired the Washington conference on arms limitation to keep the United States from building a navy strong enough to protect a merchant fleet that could compete with England.
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Williamstown
Mass
Great Britain
League of Nations
United States
England
W. L. Rogers
Institute of Politics
Frank Leopold and Loeb murder trial ends pleasant phase
In Chicago on August 19 testimony closed in the Franks case as Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb, the confessed murderers of Robert Franks, ended the courteous phase of examination. Dr William Krohn state alienist and defense counsel exchanged pleasantries before the bench as arguments were set to begin with Thomas Marshall named for the state.
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Chicago
Wasewiof
Nathaan Leopolds Fre
Richard Loeb
Robert Franks
William Krohn
Thomas Marshall
Court hearing ends with harsh cross examination of Krohn
In Chicago on August 19 the cross examination of Dr. William O Krohn reached its peak as courtesy was praised to the highest degree while he remained the last witness in the judicial hearing to decide Krohn's punishment.
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William C. Krohn
Chicago
William O. Krohn
Raleigh ses sion weighs in with brisk pace on ship bill
In Raleigh on Aug 19 the 1922 general assembly reconvened after a pause with a rushed agenda to clear calendars. Senator W W Neal dismissed major probes as unlikely, joking only about ice tea and cantaloupes prices at Raleigh hotels. The assembly moved to amend the governor ports and terminals bill, with little cross party support beyond Gov. and allies, as national party figures eyed the effort.
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General Assembly
W. W. Neal
New Bern
Frank Winston
Bertie
Sepa
Pilot Life Convention Plans Move to New York City
Mr E W Farlow of Greensboro announces Pilot Life Insurance company 1925 agency convention set for June in New York City A novel feature will be a steamer cruise for members of the agency clubs with a West Point stop and a banquet aboard ship The event is a sales congress with sessions on life insurance salesmanship and service About 200 attended the 1924 convention at Atlantic City and 1925 is expected to draw larger crowds.
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E. Wray Farlow
Pilot Life Insurance Company
Greensboro
New York City
Hudson River
Pilot Company
West Point
Atlantic City
Senate Hastens Adjournment In North Carolina Ports Bill Debated
Raleigh August 19 North Carolina senators moved quickly to end the extra session adjourning by August 23 at 12 o clock. The senate approved a port measure debate continued in the house. Local bills passed while the real estate tax reduction amendment was rejected and highway commission salaries were capped. The Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley railroad re acquisition was approved after a sharp debate as session adjourned toward 2 pm.
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Booth
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Senate
House
Rene Ent
State Highway Commission
Commission
Port Commission
Assembly
Ship Commission
Water Commerce Committee
Cape Fear & Yadkin Valley Railroad
Junior Order Nears 50 000 Members in North Carolina
The Junior Order United American Mechanics expects nearly 50 000 members in North Carolina. State secretary Sam Vance of Kernersville says about 500 delegates attend the Asheville convention. National councillor Joseph D. Tunnellson arrives for the event with state officers elected today and voting set for Thursday. Nominations for state vice councilor include Ernest Miller, I P Davis, M W Linke, J P Crouch, and Dr W B Duttera.
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Asheville
United American Mechanics
North Carolina
Sam Vance
Kernersville
Joseph D. Tunnelson
Richmond Hill
J. M. Sharpe
Statesville
R. M. Gant
Durham
Ernest Miller
I. P. Davis
Warsaw
M. W. Linke
Nashville
J. P.crouch
Winston;Salem
W. B. Duttera
Salisbury
Melon Feast At First Baptist Church Tonight
B Y P U members from High Point are invited to an old time watermelon feast this evening at 7. Cars depart from First Baptist Church for Freeman's Mill. The group had discussed a picnic date, leaving details to a committee. Over 100 youths expected.
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High Point
First Baptist Church
Freeman’s Mill
First Baptist
Port Commission Bill Moves Favorably In Brief Session
RALEIGH Aug 19 The house committee ordered the port commission bill reported favorably to the house. A senate passed supplementary bill fixing member compensation at $15 per day was amended to $10 per day and bars expenditures until the port commission act is ratified by voters of the state.
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Raleigh
House
Port Commission
Senate
Kid McCoy in Los Angeles Prison Mental Flare
Ex-pugilist Kid McCoy, held on suspicion of murder in the Theresa Mors case, became mentally unbalanced in his cell as grand jury witnesses testified. District Attorney Keyes expects an indictment for Mrs. Mors murder, amid conflicting alibi and confession claims from family and associates.
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Los Angeles
Kid McCoy
Theresa W. Mors
Mors
Albert A. Mors
Iva Martin
William G. Ross
Sam Schanp
Woo
McCoy
J Ts. Mors
Asa Keyes
Jennie Thomas
Grand
Mississippi Senators Race Prompts Democratic Nominations
In Jackson on August 19 Mississippi Democrats voted to nominate a United States senator and four U S representatives. Pat Harrison leads in polls as favorite to win by a large margin while Earl Brewer contests. Third district hopefuls include W P Whittington Harry Huled and Walton Shields. Fifth district challenger Ross Collins faces Floyd Lopez. Perce Quinn battles E H Rathi in the seventh. J W Collier opposes Dr J Camir and Jaen Greaves in the eighth.
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Miss
Mississippi
United States
House of Representatives
Friends
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Earl Brewer
W. P. Whittington
Harry Huled
Walton Shields
Ross Collins
Floyd Lopez
Perce Quinn
E. H. Rathi
J. W. Collier
Dr. J.camir
Jaen Greaves
Che Eighth
Dawes Waits for Party Notification for Vice President
Evanston, Aug 19 Charles G Dawes once budget director and reparations expert waits at his home for Republican leaders to formally name him vice presidential nominee. Chicago leaders arrive tonight to announce and a monster parade is planned with a lakefront audience and radio coverage extending to 16 major stations.William M Butler will preside with Rev John Thompson and Rev Hugh Smythe delivering prayers and benediction. Former Rep A W Jefferis to present the notification address. Dawes will speak immediately after.
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Lake Michigan
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New England
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Republican National Committee
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St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Lincoln Observes Bryan Day and Returns to Normal State
Lincoln Neb Aug 19 Lincoln returned to normal today after the fourth Bryan celebration honoring the notification to William Jennings Bryan of his Democratic nomination for vice president. Governor Bryan, 30 years in office, received the highest political honor, while Chief organizer Shaver spoke of future tours and Davis was announced to campaign in the Midwest. The University of Nebraska Memorial Stadium hosted the event with Bryan and Senator Harrison denouncing the Republican administration and pledging Democratic aims for November.
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Lincoln, Neb
Lincoln
Bryan
William Jennings Bryan
Charlie
Spotl Lincoln
Chicago
Clem
Shaver
John W. Davis
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Omaha
University of Nebraska Memorial Stadium
Harrison
Mississippi
Stone Injured After Defeat to Stribling in Tennessee Bout
In Johnson City, August 19, Jack Stone was decisively defeated by Young Stribling Monday night and plans for the immediate future were not announced. Stone admitted feeling the impact of a fourth round rally with a sharp solar plexus blow and swelling on his neck from a earlier blow as he fell back on the ropes. The bout left Stone in session tonight for New York.
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Johnson City
Tenn
Jack Stone
Young Stribling
Caves
New York
Stribling
Town
Italian aviator accepts invitation to join American flight
REYKJAVIK Iceland Aug 19 Lieut Locateli the Italian aviator who flew from Pisa plans to cross the Atlantic with the Americans and will accept flight Commander Lieut Lowell H Smiths invitation to accompany the group in the wake of the round the world flyers
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Reykjavik
Iceland
Lieut
Locateli
Pisa
Atlantic
Lowell H. Smith
Sale of Bailey Brothers Tobacco Plant Confirmed
The sale of Bailey Brothers Incorporated property to George T. Penny of High Point and Greensboro was confirmed by a bankruptcy referee in Winston-Salem. The plant, once sold thrice with 5 percent upset bids, fetched 300000 dollars in the final bid, with Penny and northern capitalists planning to reopen the Winston-Salem factory to resume Bailey Brothers brands. In Mobile Alabama Chas Jones, claiming to be a former Battery 8 179th field artillery member, reported to the sheriff seeking detention.
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George T. Penny
High Point
Greensboro
L.C. McKaughan
Winston- Salem
Mitchell S. Lyon
Robert W. Gorrell
Oscar E. Dooly
New York
Penny
Bailey Brothers
Mobile
Ala
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