Last of American Troops On The Rhine Ordered Home
President Harding ordered the withdrawal of American troops from the Rhine region. About 1,000 troops in Coblenz will be recalled as a transport leaves New York to bring home the bulk of forces, with small detachments remaining briefly to finish settlements. The State Department cited expediency and the Ruhr occupation as context for the move.
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Washington
The
Rhine
Harding
State Department
Coplenz
Allen
Army of Occupation
Senate
Ruhr
Europe
New York
Scribes 10 Opes Convention Opens Thursday Morning
Opening session of newspaper men at the Sheraton Hotel tomorrow at 9 50 a m. The Livery Section of the State will be represented at the Mid Winter Session.
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Scribes
Carly
Sheraton Hotel
North Carolina press association meets in High Point
Newspaper editors and publishers from across the state gather in High Point for the North Carolina Press Association mid winter meeting at the Sheraton hotel. J W Bailey former collector of internal revenue scheduled to speak. city welcomes visitors with remarks by Mayor Hedrick and local leaders.
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High Point
North Carolina Press Association
Sheraton Hotel
Beatrice Cobb
Morgenton News-Herald
Pheim
John W. Hedrick
Fred N Tate
Chamber of Commerce
H. GB. Bliatt
Rotary Club
Thomas J. Gold
Kiwanis Club
P. M. Burdette
Asheville
Mrr. Bailey
J. W. Bailey
Internal Revenue
Chamber of Commercce
Rotary and
Kiwanis
Bailey
Thomasville
Baptist
Chairtown
Bulls Introduced for Probe of State Printing
Two measures launched at the labor commissioner’s request target the state printing operation. Alleged proofreading by Justice Clarke is mentioned in the bills, with Shipman named as the backer backing the initiative.
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Jutice Clarke
Labor
Germans Favor Real Resistance In British Occupation Area
A Cologne Reuters dispatch reports a strong anti French mood among Germans in the British zone. A large irresponsible section favors active resistance and rumors spread about possible withdrawal of American and British troops.
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London
Jar
Associated Press
Reuter
Cologne
Troops Wish to Remain at Coblenz Despite Withdrawal Orders
At Coblenz on January 10, American troops faced withdrawal orders from the Rhine as AP reports caused excitement. Soldiers, anticipating the end of pleasant overseas life and annual incomes near 3,000,000 marks, expressed low spirits over the decision.
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Coblenz
Associated Press
Rhine
A. P. Et
Paris
Pension plan for former slaves discussed in North Carolina
Colonel W F Beasley of Plymouth urges the North Carolina General Assembly to grant pensions to former slaves who followed their masters into the Confederate army and stayed faithful. He cites about one hundred survivors and says funding would come from existing taxes on Black citizens, with eligibility based on two fellow-soldier testimonies.
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Raleigh
M. Stedman
North Carolina
Congress
Washington
South
General Assembly
W. F. Beasley
Plymouth
Associated Press
Improvement in Claude Kitchin’s Condition
Representative Claude Kitchin Democratic leader in congress shows marked improvement after pneumonia at Scotland Neck home. Doctors report temperature and respiration nearing normal following a comfortable night and progress since Sunday illness.
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Scotland’ Neck
Claude Kitchin
Congress
Winston-Salem High School Building Destroyed by Fire
A Winston-Salem high school building built in 1909 costing 35 000 burned last night. Fifty students were housed as flames spread from the basement to the second floor and roof. Desks and records were destroyed. insurance about 35 000. A plan to open 20 rooms of the new million dollar high school takes effect Monday.
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Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem High School
Delegation to study weevil warfare in Georgia farm
A farmers delegation from Wayne and surrounding counties will depart Goldsboro January 15 for Burke County Georgia to study an effective method used on a large cotton farm to conquer the boll weevil. The four day trip aims to adapt the procedure for North Carolina and bolster the state wide campaign against the boll weevil in cotton growing regions.
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Goldsboro
Wayne
Burke County
Georgia
Eastern
North Carolina
Girl Testifies in Bastrop Case Witness Tells of Deportation
Addie May Hamilton known as daughter of the Klan testified in an open Bastrop hearing into the slayings of Watt Daniels and Thomas Richards. She said she was forced from her Mer Rouge home and deported from Louisiana by the Ku Klux. She identified Dr. B. M. McKoin and Pink Kirkpatrick as men who removed her and placed her on a train to Little Rock Arkansas. Her age was given as not disclosed.
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Associated Press
Bastrop, Kla
Addie May Hamilton
Watt Daniels
Thomas Richards
Mer Rouge
Ku Klux
B. M. McKoin
Pink Kirkpatrick
Little Rock
Ark
New York Cotton Futures Open Higher On Steady Liverpool
The cotton market opened firm in New York with initial gains of 15 to 19 points due to steady Liverpool, Manchester demand, and firmer exchange rates. Prices showed modest gains with January at 26.55 and March at 26.75 while other months held around 26.57 to 26.90 and October at 24.87. Meanwhile Rev. James A. Clark is improving after several days illness.
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New York
Liverpool
Manchester
Clark
James A. Clark
Weather Forecast for North Carolina Shows Cool Nights
Washington report predicts fair skies in North Carolina tonight with continued cool temperatures and Thursday expected to be fair and warmer across the state.
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Washington
North Carolina
Printing probe expands in North Carolina legislature
Joint resolutions in the North Carolina General Assembly call for investigations into the state labor and printing department. Probes cover alleged unfairness in printing contracts, the Edwards and Broughton firm charges, and claims tied to chief justice Walter Clark as proofreader. Governor Morrison’s highway appointment also approved.
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Raleigh
State Department of Labor and Printing
Supreme Court
General Assembly
M. L. Shipman
J.B. Sherrill
Cabarrus County
House
Senator Woltz
Mr. Sherill
Shipman
Sherills
W. W. Neal
McDowell
Labor and Printing Department
K Edwards and Broughton
Walter Clark
State Supreme Court
Clark
Department of
Department of Labor
Edwards
Broughtop
State Departments
Senate
Morrison
A. M. Kistler
Morganton
State Highway Commission
John C. McBee
Mitchell County
Fire alarm answers smoke blaze at Matton residence
Burning grass and trash in the rear of G A Matton's home at 316 South Hamilton caused a fire alarm. Box 412 at Fast Russell and Hamilton streets summoned three fire companies about 2 PM. Fire was under control on arrival with little damage.
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G. A. Matton
Hamilton Street
Russell
Hamilton Streets
Veteran legislators mark long service in NC General Assembly
Raleigh Jan 10 report shows veteran presence is notable as few members have continuous tenure since 1917. Representative W R Mathews notes six house members and one senate member remain in continuous service. long-ago veterans include Walter Murphy and Blaine Coffey among others.
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Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina General Assembly
W. R. Mathews
Mecklenburge County
Matthews
House
Senate
FE. M .Pharr
Mecklenburg
R. A. Coughton
Alleghany
R. M. Cox
Forsyth
C. G. Wright
Guilford
Blaine Coffey
Watauga County
W. Long
Walter Murphy
Rowan County
Quint Struggle Draws High Point Thomasville Fans
A high school basketball quint match between High Point and Thomasville quints set for 4 pm at Ideal High on South Main Street draws strong local interest. The home quint has trained under Coach Hazelhurst and is expected to play well.
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High Point
Thomasville High School
Ideal High
Men's Club Plans Meeting at St Mary's Parish House
A regular meeting of the men s club will be held in the parish house of St Mary s Episcopal church tomorrow night at 8 o'clock Preparations for a special program on the following Thursday will be made Wreck on Pennsylvania reports derailment near Baltimore no fatalities or serious injuries officials say
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St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
New York-Washington Express
Wymans
Baltimore
No Further Advance Reported by French Troops
Berlin January 10 report says no new French advances in unoccupied zones. French troops who reached Mulheim and Speldorf last evening have pulled back toward Duishberg, signaling a withdrawal rather than further offensive moves.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Mulheim
Deusseldorf
Speldorf
Duishberg
Belgian Troops Leave for Aix La Chapelle in Four Trains
The first Belgian troops to cooperate with French occupiers departed Brussels in four trains for Aix La Chapelle. 1,800 men comprised infantry machine gunners cavalry aviators and transport service members. Tanks for the Ruhr moved directly from Ghent. Troops were selected from various regiments for proficiency.
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Brussels
Associated Press
Aix-La-Chappelle
Ruhr
Ghent
Brussells
French officials react to Harding order on Germany pullout
Paris officials expressed deep regret upon learning from the Associated Press that President Harding ordered the withdrawal of American forces from Germany. The news was first reported by AP and conveyed to the French capital in the afternoon.
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Prench
Paris
Associated Press
Harding
Germany
Britain Grants France Passage for Rhine Troop Movements
London reports the British government authorized France to move troops through the British occupied Rhine area under French plans to occupy the Ruhr, reflecting postwar security and Allied occupation dynamics.
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London
Associated Press
France
Rhine
Ruhr
French Rhine flotilla to move to Düsseldorf and Duisburg
CologneJanuary 10 The French Rhine flotilla at Mayence will relocate tonight to Düsseldorf and Duisburg as reported by the Associated Press.
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Prench Plotila
Cologne
Mayence
Deusseldorft
Du'sberg
Salvation Army Not Soliciting In High Point
A man claiming to represent another group solicited funds with a tambourine in High Point, prompting Ensign Thomas to state the Salvation Army is not soliciting. Mrs. Thomas warned residents against impostors posing as Salvation Army collectors and noted no drive is planned until another period.
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High Point
Ensign Thomas
Salvation Army
Kiwanis Club to Hold Regular Meeting Tonight
The High Point Kiwanis club will hold its regular meeting in the Sheraton hotel tonight at 6 15 o clock. D M Pollock arranged the program as chairman of the program committee.
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High Point Kiwanis Club
Sheraton Hoeter
D. M. Pollock
Death sentence imposed on 172 Indians in Chauri Chaura riots
Lucknow reports say 172 Indians were sentenced to death for manslaughter and arson in the Chauri Chaura rioting of February last. Of 228 originally charged, 17 were acquitted and two given prison terms. Seventeen native police were killed during the riot marking a flare in anti-British uprisings.
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London
Lucknow
Chara-Chaura
Chauri-Chaura
India
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