Treaty action possible after month of negotiations
Washington report says final Senate action on the peace treaty likely not before next week and perhaps after the caucus. Democratic and Republican leaders noted new momentum in reservations talks centered on Gore and Simmons drafts with Simmons’ proposal favored by many Democrats and discussed with GOP leaders.
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STATES CANNOT REPEAL RATIFICATION PROHIBITION AMENDMENT
Jan 13. Justice Washington states that state legislatures cannot repeal ratification of the constitutional prohibition amendment. Wayne JF Wheeler of the anti saloon league cites New Jersey and Ohio attempts to withdraw ratification as precedent, while Chief Justice Marshall notes a succeeding legislature cannot undo a past act.
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Ohio
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Veteran Killed in Wildcat Moonshine Raid in Alabama
In Haleyville Alabama veteran Henry Brooks dies in a dramatic moonshine raid by sheriff deputies after an all night chase through a rugged mountain area. Brooks, a long time foe of deserters and moonshiners, had spent years in federal prison for revenue-law violations and was noted for resisting draft dodgers during the war.
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North Alabama
Alabama
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Medal awards questioned by Rep Gallavin in Washington
Representative Gallavin, Democrat of Massachusetts, urged a congressional probe into army decorations. He claimed many top officers who never left Washington received prominent medals, while front line service was underrepresented, arguing the system cheapened honors.
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Shooting in Store Seems Accidental Says Pearson
In Concord on January 12 Guy Pearson a Black man shot Slade Green another Black man in John Morgan store. Police cautious about Pearson claim the shooting was accidental. The two men were friends and had warned each other of firing previously. Pearson says one cartridge was in his gun and he did not mean to shoot. The bullet lodged in Green's neck paralyzing his body.
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Col F C Register Dies in Tarnopol Poland
Colonel F C Register of the Army Medical Corps died at Tarnopol Poland on January 3. A Rose Hill North Carolina native and Virginia Medical College graduate, he went to Poland in 1919 with the American Polish relief commission to fight typhus fever.
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American Polish Relief Commission
Murderers Held by Federals in Mexico
Federal forces have arrested those accused of killing American oil men Earl Boles and F L Roney near Fort Lobos earlier this month. Col Carlos Orozco reports other suspects located and to be captured soon. The Tampico region operations chief notes progress and the American consul in Tampico voices satisfaction with the punishment effort.
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F. L Roney
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Carlos Orozco
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Japanese Cruiser Yakuma Ties No Link to Arms Ship
Senate subcommittee reports a December 24 arms shipment to Carranza’s government arrived with the Japanese cruiser Yakuma. Army HQ forwards the finding to the War Department. War Department intelligence says there is no connection. Yakuma was a training ship and could not have competed with the munition ship.
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Norfolk Edges Toward Fresh Drinking Water Supply
Norfolk city officials move to boost scarce drinking water by linking Norfolk and Portsmouth systems and rushing new supplies from nearby streams. Water is being rebored and pressure is limited, with tank car deliveries and more on the way to meet basic needs.
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League of Nations Council to Convene in Paris Friday
Washington dispatch reports the first meeting of the league of nations council will be held in Paris Friday morning. President Wilson will chair the assembly, with key business to form the committees responsible for implementing provisions of the Versailles treaty.
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Eagle with wide wingspan captured in Connecticut
An American eagle with a wingspan of nearly eight feet is held in captivity at Bryan Stratton’s Hartland Hollow farm in Winsted Connecticut after being caught in a trap. Stratton offered the bird to the city park in Springfield Massachusetts.
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Bryan Stratton
Hartland Hollow
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Dempsey Labeled “Slacker” by Fort Wayne Legion
The Fort Wayne post of the American Legion unanimously passed a resolution condemning Jack Dempsey as unfit to represent the United States. The move cites his war service in shipyards as lacking, amid recent agitation over his wartime record.
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Condemnation of Dempsey War Record Adopted
The Muse-Rhyn post of the American Legion in Cleveland passes a resolution condemning Jack Dempsey the world heavyweight champion for his wartime activities. The action reflects postwar civic debate on public figures and service.
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Jack Dempsey
American Legion
Commercial National Bank Holds Stockholders Meeting
The Commercial National Bank held its stockholders meeting with 54 present in Guilford County. President J Elwood Cox reviewed the bank’s history since 1891 and reported total earnings of 442000 with net earnings last year of 61030. Directors were reappointed or elected, including J Elwood Cox as president and C M Hauser as acting vice president.
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Earl B. Steed
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High Point Considers Tobacco Warehouse and Buyer Search
A High Point chamber committee led by J. J. Farriss and J. Elwood Cox will visit Winston-Salem to meet R. J. Reynolds Tobacco officials about sending buyers for the next tobacco season. The aim is to gauge encouragement for a modern warehouse in High Point and report findings at a forthcoming chamber meeting. If prospective buyers are promised, plans for a large warehouse may proceed in the coming weeks.
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Women on 17 member committee for San Francisco convention
Chairman Cummins announced a 17 member preparations committee for the Democratic national convention in San Francisco on June 28. Two women named to the panel will help shape early arrangements, with Cummins leading. A first meeting is planned in San Francisco within 60 days and the group will split into seven sub committees covering convention phases.
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Washington
San Francisco
Cummins
Operators Agree to Accept Award on Coal Strike
Mine operators in the central competitive field told the commission to settle the bituminous coal strike they would accept any award with one reservation. They would not join price fixing beyond the Lever Act and wartime price controls. Ralph Crews, counsel for the operators, said without the reservation they could not legally join any agreement.
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Ralph Crews
Council For
Mass Meeting Advocates Township High School Plan
A mass meeting planned for January 26 at 7 30 p m in the High Point High School auditorium aims to promote a township high school building. W M Marr, city schools superintendent, seeks State Superintendent Brooks and other educators to endorse the project and rally school patrons across High Point township.
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North Carolina
W. M. Marr
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Parents accuse the undertakers over returned WWI bodies
Washington January 13. Relatives of American soldiers buried in France accuse undertakers of profiting from the plan to bring bodies home. Senator Thomas cites possible organization seeking profit and asks ruling on a New York woman letter. A House hearing drew 200 parents an effort to force federal action.
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Wall Street Opens With Uneasy Money Conditions
New York stocks moved lower at the opening with gains limited in oils and equipment while Mexican Petroleum rose nearly three points. Steel, motor, shipping, tobacco and textile shares fell one to three points from the previous close as rails edged lower and broadly selling pressure persisted.
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Cotton futures open steady amid overnight selling pressure
New York began trading with cotton futures steady though early gains faded as overnight selling orders trimmed prices. Active months rose 10 to 24 points from last night, March peaking at 36.48 and July at 33.55 before easing. Berlin reports plan for German businessmen to visit America to explore raw materials, per the New Berlin Gazette.
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