Chang Ching-yao Escapes China Faces Japan
General Chang Ching-yao, linked to the murder of Rev. W. A. Reimert in Yochow, reportedly escaped China and fled to Japan. The American legation had secured an indemnity of $45,000 and Chinese officials ordered his arrest, with custody earlier reported under General Wang Chan yuan. The legation was informed of his secret departure from China.
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Peking
Chang Ching-yao
W. A. Reimert
Reformed Church Mission
Yochow
Legation
Foreign Office
Chang
Wang Chanyuan
Hupah
China
Farmers Should Support Bonds in Guilford County Roads
Jeffries of Greensboro, head of the publicity committee for a proposed 2 million dollar road bond, urges county farmers to back the issue to finance new roads and maintain existing ones. He argues bonds ensure a lasting fund, improve markets for Greensboro and High Point, and support schools and mail service while spreading cost over 30 years.
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IR .B. Jeffries
Greensboro
Guilford County
Mr. Jeffress
High Point
Jeffress
Guilford
East Market Street
Guilford Colege
Wilson transmits full peace commission expense report
President Wilson sent to the Senate a special message detailing the complete expenses of the American peace commission during its abroad work. The document covers expenses from December 1 through the end of the commission's activities, updating a partial report previously released last year.
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Washington
American Peace Commission
Senate
Wilson
Insurance men loaning money drives mortgage totals
New York reports life insurance companies loaned over 236 million dollars on city and farm real estate in ten months. Farm loans topped 151.3 million while city loans reached 78.9 million. total assets include about 2.082 billion in bonds and mortgages nationwide.
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New York
Haley Fiske
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Association of Life Insurance Presidents
Fiske
Mr. Fiske
Peace Pact Action Hinted From White House
Washington December 9. Discussion over President Wilsons possible move on the peace treaty before leaving office yields no official word. Officials say they have received no direct guidance but expect a possible special message.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Hatpin Stolen From Seattle College Student
Thieves took the hatpin from Miss Amanda Ficks's hat in Seattle. The next day the hat itself was stolen. She remains unbudged saying she will wear the hat without pins.
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Seattle
Wash
Amanda Ficks
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