President Wilson Answers Senator Fall on Peace and League
President Wilson states he has no power to declare peace by proclamation and would not agree to do so before formal Senate peace. He explains that the league might not be truly created by only three powers and clarifies trust-like disposition of Germany’s overseas possessions. He also argues rapid ratification would reduce living costs by restoring commerce. He discusses trusteeship of territories to allied powers pending disposition.
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Beede Sees Gospel Education Key for Mexico
B Willis Beede education secretary of the American Friends board argues gospel education rather than armed occupation will stabilize Mexico. He says Mexico has a stable government despite bandit threats and warns that U S intervention could unite Mexicans against America. He cites high costs and large forces, urging nonmilitary solutions and broader peaceable aid.
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Dance Hall Row Turns Into Street Brawl Between Sailors
In Neushawasher near Danzig a quarrel in a dance hall sparked clashes between German and American sailors. Tuesday fights on leave from the German cruiser Frankfort and American ships, with French seamen aiding, led to civilian injuries and four wounded by shots fired from the French ship Claymore. Frontier guards dispersed the mob as both sides retreated to their vessels.
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Claymore
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Erzberger Faced with Liberal Calls to String Him Up
Reports from Berlin show national liberals denouncing Erzberger in a rally with chants of traitor and scoundrel. Speakers urged his retirement and some demanded he be strung up on a lamp post. The event followed earlier criticisms of his armistice role and tax policies. Charles Cecil and John Knecht of Indianapolis were noted visitors.
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Berlin
Charles Cecil and
John Knecht
Indianapolis
Lynching of accused attacker near Youngsville shocks community
In Henderson on August 21 a Franklin county mob lynched Walter Elliott a Black man who reportedly confessed to attacking the wife of a prominent farmer Tuesday night. His body was shot and hanged to a tree limb near a churchyard after sheriff deputies halted pursuit near Louisburg. The victim had undergone surgery in Raleigh three weeks earlier.
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Walter Elliott
Franklin County
Youngsville
Ohio Gouger Is Fined the Limit in War on Costs
Theodore Leonard Jr. of Columbus, among 40 food dealers arrested last week for violating the Smith cold storage law by holding meats beyond the time limit, was found guilty on one count in municipal court and fined 500 dollars plus costs.
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One Bandit Slain Two Captured by U S Troops at Rio Grande
Maafa Pan Aug 21 report says American forces crossed the Rio Grande Tuesday morning and killed one bandit while capturing two suspected in the aviator cap tures Peters and Davis. Captain Leonard Matlack of the eighth cavalry led the operation with two bandits believed involved. A Mexican was killed as aviators returned fire from three bandits. Troops pursued the bandits along a rain disrupted trail, resuming the chase after a torrential downpour.
Bridge Plunge Kills Fayetteville Surveyor John Strange
Fayetteville Aug 21 John K Strange a prominent Fayetteville man died after his car lost control and smashed through the railing of the Manchester bridge 12 miles north of Fayetteville. The vehicle then plunged 23 feet to the stream below. He was taken home but died of an internal hemorrhage after 3 a m.
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Changes in Food Bill Ordered Favorable Report
Washington date: Amendments to the food control act were favorably reported by the house agriculture committee. The bill proposed by Attorney General Palmer would extend penalties to profiteers with a five thousand dollar fine and two years imprisonment and add apparel containers of food seed fertilizer fuel oil and natural gas to the list of necessities.
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Hungary Declares Martial Law Across Country
Budapest dispatch dated Wednesday says martial law has been proclaimed throughout Hungary, as the nation tightens control under a new crisis.
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Tobacco Crop Outlook Narrower For Several States
Washington August 21 Virginia and North Carolina face smaller tobacco crops this year as observers note state yields will be below last year's record highs. The national outlook shows Florida and Connecticut notching steady production despite regional declines.
Crop yields vary with Kentucky larger than prior year
A reader note compares crop figures with a slightly smaller yield this year in one area and a larger crop in Kentucky. The North Carolina prospects are mentioned briefly along with an incomplete reference to Tricid fever.
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Moonshine Still Seized in Ohio Raid. Four Held
Cleveland detectives and federal agents seized a large moonshine operation at a house near Fullertown in Georgia county. Four men were arrested and about 350 gallons of whiskey were confiscated. Modern liquor production equipment was discovered on the premises.
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Missionary B Willis Beede to Speak at Mexico Church
B Willis Beede, recently returned from Mexico, will address the Myriends Church in Mexico tonight at 8 o'clock about missionary work there. He is well acquainted with the country’s affairs and will discuss current conditions and efforts. The public is invited. Police report a theft incident where two tool chests were disturbed and three others left untouched in a neighboring house.
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Myriends Church
Speeding of U. S. Troops Over Line
Washington report cites Mexican ambassador instruction to protest to the state department over American troop movements across the border. State Department officials said no protest had been received from the Mexican ambassador in Washington.
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Mexico City
Union pickets disrupt three furniture plants amid clashes
Pickets from unions blocked entry to the Welch, Union, and Burns plants in a show of labor force, with Walter Ben injured during a confrontation as he attempted to drive through the crowd. Police arrested Wade Hinkie after a pushing incident near Timlinson Chair.
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Kearns Company
Wade Hinkie
Brady Avcock
Timlinson Chair Company
East Commerce
Tramilton Streets
Aycock
Senators speculate on Wilson views in league compromise
Washington August 21. Senators debated how far President Wilson influenced the compromise in the league of nations fight proposed by Senator Kitmen Nevada Democrat. The foreign relations committee also studied the treaty clause granting Japan control in Shantung.
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League of Nations
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Kansas City Officers Make First Anti-Spooning Arrests
Lieut. Albert Keyes and a motorcycle squad arrested three men under the new anti-spooning order in Kansas City. All three were held on bonds after hearings. The offenders were in motor cars with lights out parked by the roadside, charged technically with disturbing the peace. Francis H. Ball of Charlotte was in town on business.
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Albert Keyes
Keyes
Blame the Assistant Postmaster for Missing Details
An enterprise reporter laments lack of courtesy from the assistant postmaster and explains the post office is the only source for the story on steel army food orders. Readers should blame the assistant postmaster for the report’s shortcomings while the reporter presses for more information.
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