Republicans rally behind 1920 convention plan and Mexican policy critique
Governor Sproul topped a Republican meeting here with a scathing critique of the administration’s Mexican policy and a confident pledge to restore national strength. He outlined goals on labor relations, economy, railroad reform, and constitutional government while urging unity for the coming campaign. The 1920 Republican National Convention site selection was on the agenda with Chicago and St. Louis as leading contenders.
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Sproul
Mexico
National Committee
Chicago
St. Louis
Arguments On Excise Tax Law Challenging Child Labor Profits
In Washington on December 10 the Supreme Court heard arguments on the constitutionality of a 10 percent excise tax on profits from child labor under the 1919 War Revenue Act. The North Carolina case, from federal decrees, contends the measure intrudes on state police powers and aims to regulate a practice beyond Congress's revenue powers, while the defense argues the tax is legitimate.
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Washington
Supreme Court
North Carolina
Congress
New York Cotton Prices Edge Lower Amid Market Uncertainty
The cotton market opened barely steady with December up about 20 points then mixed to 27 points lower as January quotes hovered around 36.50 and May near 32.12 after the call. Traders noted unsettled coal conditions and weak foreign exchange affecting demand with brief rallies of 15 to 20 points before the first hour.
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New York
New London Club Serves Eccentric Cocktails in Grosvenor
In Grosvenor Place a new women's club, the forum, features an American bar with cocktails like Gloom raiser Elephant Kick Monkey's Gland and Pussyfoot. Other options include Silver Fizz Horse's Neck Widow's Kiss Rainbow and Clover Club in the West End venue.
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the Globe
Trucks Make Fine Trip to Satelity
A truck by truck parade organized by the Firestone bureau fed drivers with sandwiches on its route from Winston-Salem to High Point then Greensboro. More than 100 trucks formed the line with cameras recording the event as officials discussed good roads and a connected triangle of hard surfaced routes.
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Winston-Salem
High Point
Inneh
Greensboro
W. D. Hamilton
Charlotte
H. H. Dunn
Board of Trade of
Gate City
Fair Grounds
Elm Street
O. Henry
Local Stores May Stay Open After Four O’Clock
Manager Jennings of the North Carolina Public Service was advised this afternoon that restrictions on current from Southern Power Company High Point source had been temporarily removed. Telegram from Southern Power Company at Charlotte conveyed the message.
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North Carolina Public Service Company
Southern Power Company
High Point
Charlotte
Clark
J. H. Jennings
Public Service Company
West Point Floods Leave Towns Homer Weather Toll
Torrential rains across the south gave way to freezing cold as floods from rivers and tributaries displaced thousands. A soldier and two girls drowned near Atlanta when their car plunged from a bridge. Red Cross mobilized for relief as West Point reports severe shortages of water fuel and food with about one million dollars in damage.
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Atlanta
Red Cross
West Point
Salvation Army Seeks Car For City Work Christmas Fund
Local Salvation Army volunteers canvass merchants for funds to buy an automobile to transport workers across High Point for outreach. A collection box on South Main Street funds a Christmas dinner for poor children, with Captain H B Mills reporting strong citizen support.
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Salvation Army
H. B. Mills
South Main Street
High Point
No Decision Yet Reached On Wilson Proposal To End Strike
INDIANAPOLIS December 9 President Wilson's plan to end the coal miners strike remained under review as the conference recessed for lunch. Active President John L Lewis said he expected the miners to finish today and would not comment otherwise. The committee continued discussions after the break.
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Wilson
Indianapolis
Conference of
John L. Lewis
Rivers and Harbors convention begins in Washington
The fifteenth National Rivers and Harbors congress opens a three day session in Washington with delegates from all regions. They focus on specific provisions for water transportation legislation and railways cooperation, with talks on Cummins and Esch railroad bills.
High Point Merchants Can Keep Stores Open Longer
District now powered by Southern Power water electricity allows stores to stay open past 4 pm if no fuel or heat is used. G W Clark announces merchants may burn kerosene only for after hours light and coal only 9 am to 4 pm. Committees in Atlanta clarified the rules amid prior confusion.
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Southern Power Company
Hgh Point
Australian aviator completes round world flight
Captain Ross Smith arrived at Port Darwin Australia from England to win the 10000 pound prize for the first aviator to fly the 11500 mile route under government rules. The journey had to be completed within 36 days.
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Port Dawin
Australia
Ross Smith
England
Birmingham firm expands to boost motor output
One of the chief motor construction companies in Birmingham has increased its capital to 15,004,000 and is reorganizing and extending its works to produce three car models a light car a touring car and a six cylinder car. The plan is to turn out 20 000 cars each year.
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Birmingham
Eng
Trial Opens For Captain Detzer Over Brutal Treatment
NEW YORK Dec 10 Captain Arl W Detzer formerly led the 30th military police company charged with brutal treatment and possible torture of enlisted men of the American Expeditionary Forces. Court martial proceedings began today.
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New York
American Expeditionary Forces
Arl W. Detzer
30Th. Military Police Company
Transfer of Jenkins Case Upheld by Court and Awaited
A report from Puebla states the Jenkins case was moved from state circuit court to the federal supreme court on Jenkins counsel's motion. Officials await Carranza's reply to the latest American note as Jenkins remains free on 1000 pesos bond and consults with American charge George Summerlin in Mexico City. He faces charges of giving false testimony linked to kidnapping.
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Washington
Jenkins
Puebla State
Federal Supreme Court
Briief
German reply to Versailles note to be sent today
Berlin reviews the allied note handed to Kurt von Lernser at Versailles. The German delegation will likely send its answer today after the ministers council weighed the terms.
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Paris
Kurt von Lernser
Versailles
Council of Ministers
Berlin
Negro Fireman Killed in Wreck at Cardis
Selma, Ala. December 10 Floyd Tarver a negro fireman was killed and a negro porter badly injured when L and N passenger train No 4 Pensacola to Selma was wrecked at Cardis late last night due to a washout. Several passengers were injured.
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Pensacola
Selma
Cardis
Ala
Cold Wave Spreads Across South Into Atlantic States
Washington dispatch reports a western cold wave spreading east to the Appalachian mountains and south to the Gulf of Mexico. Temperatures drop with a forecast of colder air tonight and Thursday for Atlantic states, signaling a significant low temperature spell.
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Washington
Applachian Mountains
Gulf of
Indi
Fuel restrictions extended in the southern region
Atlanta reports pending Washington reply on suggested changes to fuel restrictions aimed at avoiding a coal famine. Regulations, enacted November 29 with modifications, stay in effect for now. Officials warn it may take 10 days or more after strike settlement before restrictions lift, as coal must move in appreciable quantity for widespread resumption.
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Atlanta
Washington
Nails in Ginders Ruin Auto Tires
Cinders laid on Baam avenue between Main and Mo streets by city authorities contain nails. Automobilists report tires punctured after driving over the cinders, with residents saying tires would surely be punctured. The nails were present when the cinders were laid by city workers days earlier.
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Baam Avenue
Main
Jugoslav Army Mobilizes. Dalmatia and Albania Threat
Telegrams from Adram report the Jugo Slavs moving toward Dalmatia and southern Albania as a precaution against Italian occupation. Serbia plans the move to deter aggression and avoid intervention in the Dalmeztian region.
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Vienna
Adram
Dalmatia
Sorthern
Albania
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