Harding eager on league news from Geneva report
Marion Ohio January 4 1921 H N Rickey recounts President-elect Harding receiving the first personal summary of the Geneva League of Nations assembly. The interview covered the assembly machinery and Americas future world leadership role, with Harding showing keen listening and interest.
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Harding
Marion
League of Nations Assembly
Geneva
Switzerland
Assembly
America
Que Select
Yarding
League
Brazil Faces Anti U S Sentiment Over Exchange Rates
Rio de Janeiro reports growing anti United States feeling as the Brazilian real dips to 16 and a half cents per dollar. Newspapers blame US banks and trusts for exchange pressure urging merchants to shun North American goods and accusing US expansionist policy of pushing rubber and other exports. President Pessoa is attacked for favoring US capital amid a North American iron and steel concession dispute.
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Rio de Janeiro
United States
Brazil
North America
Pessoa
Percival Farquauar
Tribunal de Contes
Distinct Near East And European Child Relief Outlines
Raleigh Jan 5 announced that Near East relief and European relief council are distinct groups aiding homeless children. Near East relief covers Armenian and Syrian orphans, while European relief aids Central Europe and Poland. Funds will support 4,334 adopted tots. donations credited by county. Contributions to State Treasurer Robert A. Brown in Raleigh.
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Raleigh
George H. Bellamy
Near East Relief
European Relief Council
Near East
Armenia
Syria
Europe
Poland
Bellamy
Congress
North Carolina
Robert A. Brown
Citizens Bank
Italians Endure High Bread Prices Amid Government Strain
In Rome the Italian government grapples with bread cost as subsidies cover vast sums. A kilo of ordinary bread now costs 21 cents, while finer varieties rise, squeezing workers whose wages have risen to 6.50 to 8 dollars daily. Officials spend heavily on wine tobacco and luxuries.
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Rome
Ford price stance affirmed by Wilson Motor reps
Ford Motor Company states no further price cuts on cars. The Wilson Motor company cites the manufacturer declaring cars are selling below cost and that another reduction or design change is not contemplated. The letter notes strong demand and ongoing efforts to lower operating costs.
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Ford
Wilson Motor Company
Ford Motor Company
English Women Entertain London Society Figures
A women’s committee of the English Speaking Union is formed to promote closer intercourse between British and American women with Viscountess Bryce as president. Arrangements plan hospitality for American visitors and coordinate with U S committees to link women’s activities across the Atlantic. Taft is president for the United States.
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London
New Womens Committee
Lady Violet Astor
Viscountess Gladstone
Countess of Kerry
Countess of Reading
High Point township to vote on a high school bond
Greensboro News reports Mieh Point area plans an upcoming public election on bonding to build a new high school. The proposal emphasizes maps of residential locations over old boundary lines to ensure equal access and equitable tax burden as the community grows.
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Mieh Point
High Point Township
High Point
Greensboro News
Ford Cars Offer Low Prices and Delayed Delivery
Ford cars present a real opportunity to buy below cost with delivery likely delayed until mid summer. Strong spring demand is already building, causing inconvenience and possible financial loss for commercial buyers who may have to wait.
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Ford
Greenville court opens with large docket of murder cases
The Greenville county court of general sessions convened with an unusually large docket, featuring 13 murder cases. Judge George E. Prince of Anderson presides as several defendants previously slated for trial may have their cases called again.
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Greenville
Court of General Sessions
Greenville County
George E. Prince
Anderson
Local Homicide Cases Include Three Suspects
Jake Gosnell faces murder charges linked to Sheriff Hendrix Rector. Lugh Bramlett charged with harming his mother in law Mrs L C Mullish. Tom Harrison may be tried for killing his wife in a recent case here weeks ago.
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Jake Gosnell
Hendrix Rector
Lugh T. Bramlett
L. C. Mcflush
Tom Harrison
Legion to Erect 66 Grave Stones in Greenville Cemeteries
Officials of the Greenville post of the American Legion say government aid is secured to place tombstones over 66 soldiers buried in local cemeteries. Most were homeless and died at Camp Sevier during the war.
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Greenville
S. C
The
American Legion Today
Camp Sevier
General Ludendorff Joins Bavarian Home Guard
Former German Army chief of staff General Ludendorff is reported to have entered service as a private with the Bavarian home guard, reflecting a shift from high command to local military defense.
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Ludendorff
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European Nations
Duffs
By Allman
Nes
Olivia
Ako An An
Dadon
Wen
Don
European Relief Councils
Erick Florman
HART
Sias
Walter Hargett
Equitable Life
William Fox
Eee
Eileen Percy
Oan
N. C. Public Service Co
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