Bonus Bill Estimated To Cost Government Near Four Billion
Washington June 8 an effort to present the soldiers bonus bill to the senate was blocked by Senator Williams. The treasury based estimate places total cost at 3 845659481 over 43 years with a certificate plan possible cost 4 486545975 if all veterans choose it. House and senate figures differ with hopes of financing through reduced expenditures and tax adjustments.
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Washington
Senate
Williams
Mississippi
McCumber
Senate Finance Committee
Finance Committee
Treasury
International loan idea for Germany shelved by bankers
Paris June 8. A bankers committee has given up on an international loan to Germany. They plan to report that unanimity among lenders and a clear credit basis for Germany are required. The reparations commission’s reply indicated no unanimity among lenders.
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Paris
Germany
Bankers’ Committee
Reparations Commission
Last Rites Today for Noted Actress Lilian Russell Moore
Admirers from across the country will attend Lilian Russell Moore's funeral at Trinity Church Pittsburgh today at 2 30 PM. The service will be led by Dr Edward Travers with the casket closed prior to the church service.
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Pittsburgh
Lillian Russell Moore
A. P. Moore
Trinity Church
Edward Travers
New York Lawyer Held in Contempt Over Steel Merger Reports
Thomas L. Chadbourne the New York lawyer who promoted the Republic Midvale steel merger was found in contempt by the Lockwood legislative committee for refusing to surrender expert reports on seven companies slated for inclusion in the consolidation.
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New York
Thomas L. Chadbourne
Republic-Midvale Steel
Lockwood Legislative Committee
Richmond Negro Uses Hidden Den for Prohibition Bust
Federal agents raid a Richmond home near a negro church finds a subterranean den with two distilleries of 100 gallons capacity each. Gas and sewer mains tapped allow mash to drain into the sewer. A trap door under a refrigerator leads to an L shaped alley.
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Richmond
Federal Prohibition
Jerome Schofield
Parker Named Tax Collector for High Point Township
Robert B Parker, a longtime High Point resident, was appointed tax collector for the newly created High Point township office by Guilford County commissioners after Deputy Sheriff J E Wagner resigned. Parker will also serve as deputy sheriff with tax collection duties and is set to be sworn in. C L Gray was sworn in as deputy, taking over law enforcement tasks, while Parker focuses on taxes at the West Washington street office behind Home Bank.
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Robert B. Parker
High Point Township
Guilford County
J. E. Wagner
Parker
C. L. Gray
Wagner
Gray
High Point
North Carolina Public Service Company
West Washington Street
Home Bank
Two Men Stand Trial on Interstate Auto Theft Charges
In Raleigh a Sanford man Welly and Norfolk resident Eddie Brindle defended themselves in U S district court on counts of interstate traffic in stolen autos, admitting knowledge of their status. Government witness Frank Morgan failed to appear, forfeiting a $1,200 bond and triggering a capias for arrest.
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Raleigh
N. C. Welly
Sanford
Eddie Brindle
Norfolk
United States District Court
Frank Morgan
J. C. Ke]y
Capias
Heflin Seeks Answers From Banks Over Glass Speech
Senator Heflin of Alabama wins Senate support for a resolution demanding information from the Atlanta federal reserve bank. It requests details on an alleged circulation in Alabama of a Glass speech that challenges Heflin’s statements on discount rates bank credits and deflation.
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Washington
Heflin
Alabama
Federal Reserve Board
Atlanta
Toronto Seeks Next Rotary Convention
The 13th annual Rotary convention opened with officer nominations and spirited campaigns for key posts. Toronto announced its bid to host the 1924 meeting and expressed willingness to entertain the convention next year in the city.
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Toronto
Los Angeles
The
International Rotary Clubs
Beleek Fell to British Troops in Sharp Saturday Engagement
Beleek in County Fermanagh was occupied today by British troops who moved from the town to seize the Beleek fort overlooking the town. The clash with Irish irregulars began at 1 pm with rifle fire reported from the north. British artillery later breached the fort in free state territory and Beleek was reportedly retaken without loss of life and without prisoners.
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Belfast
Beleek
Free State
Belek
Unique program at Rotary meeting captivates audience
At the Sheraton hotel luncheon Charles Hauser announced two committees, one for a back to school program led by Fred Tate and A S Caldwell, the other to arrange another concert with W A Idol as chair. The event featured an oratorical contest with Ottis Mendenhall and Alvin Parker praised for eloquence. Parker won by strong applause.
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Rotary Club
Sheraton Hotel
Charles Hauser
Fred Tate
A. S. Caldwell
C. C. Garrett
W. A. J. Idol
Dan W. Smith
Joseph D. Cox
John P. Peacock
O. E. Mendenhall
Carter Dalton
Blanche Sterne
High Point
Ottis Mendenhall
Arthur Lyon
Rev. W. A. Lambeth
Alvin Parker
Parker
Reduction Applies to Intrastate Rates
Raleigh June 8 The State corporation commission issued a statement clarifying that the 10 percent horizontal reduction order by the interstate commerce commission for interstate rates will not automatically apply to intrastate rates. The commission has not issued an order, and C R R Catts, NC lines committee chairman, said roads plan to match the interstate action within North Carolina by July 1.
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Raleigh
State Corporation Commission
The
Corporation Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
C. R R. Catts
North Carolina Lines
North Carolina
Imperial Potentate Joins Islata Tribe in Albuquerque
Ernest Allen Cutts of Savanna Georgia imperial potentate of the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine was inducted into the Islata tribe of Indians in Albuquerque. The ceremony was witnessed by about 1500 Shriners who spent hours in the city as he headed to the imperial council meeting in San Francisco.
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Albuquerque, N. M
Ernest Allen Cutts
Savanna
Mystic Shrine
Cutts
Imperial Council
San Francisco
Mrs Vinson Aims to Prove Innocence Despite Death Sentence
Atlanta June 7 Mrs Cora Lou Vinson convicted of murdering her husband Dr W D Vinson expresses belief she will not hang stating she killed in self defense and hopes for a new trial. She appears frail and lists few visitors while awaiting action by higher court or governor.
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Cora Lou Vinson
W. D. Vinson
Atlanta
Mrs. Vinson
Durham Elks Prep for State Convention in June
Letters from Elks lodges statewide show plans to bring a large crowd to Durham on June 15 and 16. Sponsors will attend as guests of honor with women invited to participate, hotel arrangements prepared, and committees working to make Ellis State Convention a standout event.
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Durham
Elks
Durham Lodge
Ellis
Tate Pays Tribute To Reception Here
Fred N. Tate president of the High Point chamber of commerce praised the Greenville tourists visit as a great success. He cited hospitality of local business and nonmembers, car hosts at the station, a city tour, and a luncheon at the Sheraton where High Point and Greenville guests mingled in friendly fashion.
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Greenville
High Point
Fred N. Tate
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Mr. Tate
Sheraton
Tate
October Contracts Reach High Ground on Cotton Market
The New York cotton market opened steady with a 13 point advance and climbed to 21.38 for October futures on firmer Liverpool cables. Heavy commission buying followed the rise, triggering 20 to 36 point reactions after the opening amid mixed weather outlook signals.
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New York
Liverpool
Sailors Believed Drowned From New Orleans Crew
Bright enlisted men from the US gunboat New Orleans are believed drowned after a sailing mishap at Amerday Siberia. No trace since Sunday. Missing include Cop Persmith Allen Carpenter's Mate William Wolfe Coxswain Harry Swansean Boatswain's Mate Ferdi Nandonnelo Gunners Mate Frank Silva Seaman Leon Neodd Robert Free and Brown
Reed’s Campaign Halted by Sudden Illness in Caruthersville
United States Senator James S. Reed halted a campaign swing in Caruthersville Missouri after canceling a scheduled speech due to acute indigestion. He expected to resume speaking as planned, authorities said.
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Caruthersville
James S. Reed
United States
Reed
Carpenters Union Faces AFL Reaffiliation Decision
In Cincinnati on June date a federation conference decides whether the carpenters union will reaffiliate with the American Federation of Labor under terms set by federation officials and carpenters leaders.
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Cincinnati
Building Trades Department
American Federation of Labor
Carpenters’ Union
Conference of Federation
Girl Captive Escapes Band of Gypsies Seeks Police Aid
Rosa Miguel of Norfolk Virginia says a band of gypsies abducted her at age 12, forced marriage to the gypsy chief’s son, and recaptured her in Philadelphia before she escaped to seek police protection in Sidney Nova Scotia.
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Band of Gypsies
Sidney Nova Scotia
Rosa Miguel
Norfolk
Philadelphia
Fnally
Allen 5 Elected President Of The Merchants Body
E N Allen was elected president of the High Point Merchants association last night. He will attend the Retail Merchants convention at Wrightsville Beach June 20 to 22. The group will hire a full time secretary and has a credit list of over 5 000 names for members. FA W Freeze retires as president and will serve on the board of directors. Incoming officers include President BE N Allen Vice President G A Maton Treasurer BE A Hatcher Directors George F Wilson Milton Silver E K Ingram J J Farriss BE W Freeze and J M Ball. The association aims to raise activity and better serve merchants through stronger organization.
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E. N. Allen
High Point
FA. W. Freeze
Association
BE. N. Allen
G. A. Maton
BE. A. Hatcher
George F. Wilson
Milton Silver
E. K. Ingram
J. J. Farriss
BE. W. Freeze
J M. Ball
Slay ers Escape Convict Camp After Murder Conviction
Lat Slagle and Sol Slagle, convicted March 7 1921 for Luther Merrill murder and sentenced to 20 to 30 years, escaped from Mitchell county state convict camp. Pernal Hipps who fled with them was captured hiding in a friend's house. Hipps had a five year term and had served little time.
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Asheville
Sol Slagle
Luther Merrill
Mitchell County
Pernal Hipps
Slagles
Hipps
State Penitentiary
Rowan County Boy Drowns in Pennsylvania
Rowan county boy Huber M Linn drowned at Dixham near Gettysburg Pennsylvania on Tuesday afternoon while part of a swimming party. Son of Rev J A Linn of Rockwell he planned to enter Lutheran ministry and has three brothers who are preachers. Body to be taken to Rockwell for interment at Mount Pleasant.
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Salisbury
Huber M. Linn
Rowan County
Dixham
Gettysburg
Penn
Linn
Young Linn
J. A. Linn
Rockwell
Mount Pleasant
Bishop Kilgo to be Taken to Charlotte
Bishop John C. Kilgo of the Methodist Episcopal Church South is critically ill in a Memphis hospital and will be sent home to Charlotte tonight if his condition does not worsen. Fairfax Harrison, president of the Southern Railway, has sent a private car to Memphis for the trip, with physicians and a nurse accompanying.
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Memphis
Tenn
John C. Kilgo
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Charlotte
Kilgo
Fairfax Harrison
The
Southern Railway
Jury Fails to Reach Verdict in Miner Case
In Parkersburg on June 8 the jury in the Raymond Spinoza case, a union miner charged with violating an injunction against Wellsburg mine interference, was discharged after 24 hours of deliberation without a verdict in federal court.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Raymond Spinoza
Wellsburg
West Virginia-Pittsburgh Coal Co
Balkans unite as Yugoslav King wed Romanian princess
Medieval ceremony in Belgrade linked the Yugoslav and Romanian royal lines with Balkan alliances. King Alexander and Princess Marie wore regal attire as foreign royal families gathered for a lavish wedding ceremony and banquet amid prominent attendees.
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Alexander
Yugoslavia
Marie
Romania
Balkan
Europe
Ferdinand
Jugoslavia
Duke of York
George
England
Balkans
Patr’ Rch
Belgrade
Lvena
Cyril
Russia
Helen
Reed
Slovenia
Italy
Rumania
Beatrice
Marshal Franchet d’Esperey
France
Carol
Helene
Japan
Belgium
Spain
Norway
Arsene Karageorgevitch
Paul
F George
Paris
Myself
Sansun Bombarded by Greek Fleet on Black Sea
June 8 report says Sansun on the Black Sea was shelled by a Greek fleet. The home harbor suffered some damage, details not yet known.
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Constantinople
Sansun
Black Sea
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Merchants
Slayers
Bishop Kilgo
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