Fire destroys LaFayette Hotel in Allentown. at least eight dead
Early morning blaze at the century old LaFayette hotel on Seventh Street trapped guests on upper floors. About twenty guests were hospitalized with burns and injuries, many knee deep in icy water after jumping from windows as firefighters rescued others. Names of missing guests include James McKeever and several from Hazleton Philadelphia and Trenton.
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Allentown
LaFayette
Anna Novak
Seventh Street
Lind and
Turner Streets
Pennsylvania
James McKeever
William Frederick
Hazleton
W. Gorsky
Trenton
N. J
A. Jackson
C. A. Bechtold
Belleville
George W. Fury
Philadelphia
Norman G. Keiser
Binghamton
N. Y
John Siegenfoos
East Greenville
R. J. Charles
Anton Turussau
Slaton Opens Door to Race If Duty Calls
Former Georgia governor John M. Slaton says he would enter a governor race only if a conviction of public duty exists. He cites his 1915 clemency for Leo Frank and notes no personal bid is planned, despite pressure from friends and newspapers.
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Atlanta
John M. Slaton
Georgia
Leo M. Frank
Associated Press
Slaton
Mary Phagan
Brooklyn
N. Y
Frank
Milledgeville
Marietta
Phagan
Senate
Weekly Grain Report Signals Wheat Downtrend in Chicago
In Chicago this week wheat prices eased despite claims that $3 a bushel still undercuts meats and produce. Snow protection for winter wheat pushed values lower by about 3.25 to 4.25 cents per bushel, with corn down 1.125 to 1.25 cents, oats off 0.125 to 0.875 cent, and provisions mixed, down to up 0.45 dollar.
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Weekly Grain Report
Chicago
Jail break attempt thwarted at Lancaster jail
At Lancaster 8 S C Jan 223 AP report says two Brown brothers tried a jail escape last night but were driven back when Jailor Rodgers was throat strangled and his keys and gun seized. His wife fired through the door with a pistol to stop the escape and raise the alarm.
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Lancaster
S. C
Rodgers
Brown Brothers
Textile Chemists Meet in Burlington Tonight
A mid winter meeting of the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists southern section will be held in Burlington tonight with attendees from the Carolinas. Dr Z C Brooks of State College Raleigh will deliver the principal address on the importance of technical men to the textile industry. A round table discussion will follow. Speakers include M T Johnson Greenville S C W D Shields Durham and C R Ephland Burlington. E R Thompson Charlotte will report on the association's Boston annual meeting.
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Burlington
American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists
Carolinas
Z. C. Brooks
State College At
Raleigh
M. T. Johnson
Greenville
S. C
W. D. Shields
Durham
C. R. Ephland
E. R. Thompson
Charlotte
Association
Boston
Lewis Asks a Joint Conference on Mining
International President John L. Lewis urged Alvin Markle to convene a joint conference of miners and operators. He asked the meeting, open to the press, be held in the anthracite regions or New York, following initial acceptance of a plan proposed by the Scranton Times.
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Wilkesbarre
International
John L. Lewis
Miners Union
Alvin Markle
Miners and Operators Joint Committee
Lewis
New York
W. W. Inglis
Scranton Times
Cardinal Mercier Dies After Long Illness Hero of World War
Cardinal Mercier, lauded as a tireless supporter of the Allied cause, died today after a prolonged illness. The wartime church leader was celebrated for his steadfast assistance to Allies during the conflict.
Cardinal Mercier Dies After Long Illness at 74
Belgium's Cardinal Désiré Mercier, primate of Belgium and famed wartime figure, died at Malines at age 74 after influenza and a December 29 operation. He faced dyspepsia and weakened after surgery, receiving last rites as his condition worsened.
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Primate
Belgium
Brussels
Cardinal Mercier
Elizabeth
Pius
St. Jean Clinic
Malines
Phillips
United States
Kellogg
Lord Halifax
English Church Union
Desire Mercier Cardinal
Salary increases granted by Wage Commission in December
Raleigh January 23 AP salary and wage commission reports show December raises totaling 50760 dollars for state employees majorly in highway commission. Several requests were denied or postponed. The panel notes prior cuts and abolished positions reduced payroll but expects further savings despite new hires at lower rates.
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Raleigh
Salary and
State Highway Commission
Link
Commission
Sink
Truck Overturns After Collision on Burns Street
A Packard car and a large delivery truck collided on Burns Street near Johnson Street in the northern city section. The truck overturned two or three times but the driver suffered only minor scrapes and bruises. Officers plan to arrest if warranted after the incident.
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Packard
Burns Street
Johnson Street
World Court cloture stalemate delays Senate vote
In Washington on January 23 the fight over ratifying American participation in the world court stalled as opponents blocked a unanimous consent to limit debate. A cloture motion loomed for Monday as pro court forces expected a two thirds roll call, while Senator Blease objected to the agreement citing lack of consultation. The clash rose from long, partisan exchanges as the Senate debated the Geneva tribunal question.
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Washington, Jan
Senate
Washington
World Court
Blease
South Carolina
Ashurst
Arizona
Prometheus
Wilson
Reed
Missouri
Robinson
Arkansas
Mr. Reed
Cotton market opens higher on census ginning figures
New York January cotton prices rise as census bureau shows 15,488,230 bales ginned before Jan 16, smaller than private estimates. Early trading sees contracts up 6 to 27 points with April near 2012 cents and October around 1843 cents, then pullback on covering and realizing as the hour advances. Bullish prospects boosted by Liverpool steadiness and solid cloth trade in Manchester and the U.S. market.
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New York
Census Bureau
Liverpool
Manchester
Salm says he borrowed for honeymoon amid hasty marriage
Count Ludwig Salm von Hoogstra ten’s filing details his marriage to Millicent Rogers heiress to Standard Oil wealth. He claims he borrowed from her for the honeymoon and blames her for the rushed nuptials while seeking separation and return of their infant son to raise Catholic. He asserts secrecy was her idea and cites past engagements and family pressure.
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New York
Ludwig Salm von Hoogstraten
Millicent Rogers
Standard Oil
Supreme Court
O'Malley
Salm
H. H. Rogers
Count Salm
Almanac de Gotha
Registration slump at furniture show draws observers
A sharp drop in buyer registrations at the furniture show marked the day, as many attendees departed for home or await next week’s events. Officials expect stronger turnout, noting many registrants plan to return from distant points.
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J. A. Marsh
Welborn Furn, Co
High Point
L. E. Rosenthal
M. Rosenthal
Lynchburg
J. F. Looper
Johnson- Forbis - Simmons Co
Greensboro
J. E. Stevick
Royal & Borden Furn. Co
Raleigh
Miss Florrie Jones
Mulligan Furn. Co
J. E. Haynes
Yadkin Furn. Co
Salisbury
W. B. Marsh
Yadkin Furn., Co
C. M. Jones
Coffield Furn. Co
R. W. Marsh
J. M. Scarboro
Coffin & Scarboro
Asheboro
J. E. Harward H
B. Harward
F. M. Harward
Mid-Eastern
Sup. Co
Henderson
Boyd B. Parker
Johnson-Forbis- Simmons Co
J. W. Pendergraft & McCauley
Chapel Hill
T. H. McCauley
Pendergraft & McCauley
H. H. Morgan
Godwin Furn. Co
Winston-Salem
W. Carl Shipman
Chas. Rozzelle
Hendersonville
Assault Tactics Halt Union Efforts in Carolina
Aimed at disrupting the cooperative movement in Carolina, the assault signals a coordinated attempt to stall work underway. Observers note the timing targets ongoing cooperative projects as leaders pursue organizational goals amid controversy.
Funeral Services For War Hero Conducted
Funeral services for T. A. Adams world war veteran of High Point who died at an Asheville hospital Tuesday morning were held yesterday at 3 PM at St Marys Episcopal church with Rev H Norwood Bowne officiating A brief home service at 305 Barker street by Rev Tom Sykes preceded the church service Burial took place in Oakwood Cemetery Flower bearers included Ethel Culler Rachel Garland Sadie Hedgecock Farriss Kirkman Frances Moser John V Apple and E M Howerton Pallbearers from Andrew Jackson post number 87 Adams memory were Donald C MacRae Rodney E Snow William J Bennett David Wright Earl Sharpe and Ralph Griffin
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T. A. Adams
High Point
Asheville
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
H. Norwood Bowne
Barker Street
Tom Sykes
Friends Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Ethel Culler
Rachel Garland
Sadie Hedgecock
Farriss Kirkman
Frances Moser
John V. Apple
E. M. Howerton
Andrew Jackson Post
Donald C. MacRae
Rodney E. Snow
William J. Bennett
David Wright
Earl Sharpe
Ralph Griffin
Presbyterians Announce Four Men's Conventions
The Southern Presbyterian church unveiled four men’s conventions for February and March to recruit men for church service. Spartanburg S C hosts February 17 18, Dallas February 23 24, San Antonio February 25 26, and Charleston W V March 3 4. Over 2 000 men are expected to attend the gatherings.
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Chattanooga
Southern Presbyterian Church
Spartanburg
S. C
Dallas
Texas
San Antonio
Charleston
W. Va
Broad Demand for Finished Cotton Goods in New York
New York January 23. Purchases of finished cotton goods have been more general and broader in wholesale and primary markets. Demand remains steady with small lots, totals near current output. Prices in primary markets include Print cloths 28 inch 64x64 at 6 1 2c and 64x60 at 6 1 4c.
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New York
Frisco Rock Island merger shakes early stock move
Wall Street opened firm on January 23 with heavy railroad trading after news of the Frisco and Rock Island merger proposal. Frisco fell two points to 9, Rock Island up 3-4 to 58, Atchison and Norfolk and Western up one point, and gains spread to International Telephone General Electric Industrial Alcohol and Foundation Co reaching new highs.
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Wall Street
New York
Frisco
Rock Island
Atchison, Norfolk and Western
International Telephone
General Electric
Industrial Alcohol
Foundation Company
Pedestrian Society Formed to Reduce Road Fatalities
London reports a new Pedestrian’s Protective society being organized due to rising road traffic deaths. The initiative aims to promote pedestrian safety and reduce casualties through public awareness and protective measures.
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London
Economies Promised as Opponents Target Tobacco Group
Objectors claim the Association saved over 600000 by cost cuts amid a campaign for receipership and dissolution in the Person vs Tri-State Tobacco Growers Cooperative. Raleigh reports praise for western signers and warns of eastern resistance while entertainment news from Raleigh highlights Will Rogers and violinist Efrem Zimbalist joining the state agenda.
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Raleigh
Association
Joe Brown
Chadbourn
Cooperatives
Brown
Messrs. Patterson and
Watkins
Will Rogers
J. Sherwood Upchurch
Rogers
DeRerke
Upchurch
Wakestone
Josephus Daniels
Florida
Efrom Zimbalist
Alma Gluck
Zimbalist
Bickett
Kreisler
Heifetz
Gilliam Grissom
Congress
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Blaze
Leo Frank
Harris & Ewing Cardinal Mercier
WAG Commission
Luther Burbank
Luther
San Francisco
Tottering Foundation
Henry Ford
Mr. Burbank
San Francisco Bulletin
Ford
Christ
Co-Op
Carolina
Presbyterians
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