Fear of Naval Armament Sparks Pacific Tensions
A Tokyo correspondent reports that maritime insurers are pricing war risk as Japan expands to sixteen post Jutland ships while the United States grows its eighteen ships. The Pacific fleet gains new dreadnought and destroyer divisions, fueling fear of a Japan‑US showdown and calls for frank aims toward China.
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Japan
United States
America
Persian Gulf
Mavy Department
Pacific
North Sea
China
Negro Hanged for Murder of Moore in Virginia
William Turner an Alexandria Negro was hanged at Henrico county jail yard after being convicted in federal court of highway robbery and murdering torpedo expert Morgan Moore. Turner denied the robbery charge but admitted shooting Moore after Moore fired first injuring his hand and thigh. Moore died of his wounds after being dragged from the car with Miss Pearl Clark witnessing the incident.
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Richmond
William Turner
Alexandria
United States District Court
Morgan Moore
Henrico County
Turner
Moore
Miss Pearl Clark
Congressman Britton
Illinois
No Decision Likely In Par Clearance Hearings
Charlotte June 24 Prospects for a decision today in the anti par clearance injunction hearing were remote unless Judge Webb agrees to an extended session this afternoon. The case concerns whether the sum in each of 250 plaintiff banks does not exceed 3000 to remove a case for state jurisdiction. If remanded the merits on dissolution or permanence would be addressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Soldiers killed in wreck of a train near Dundalk
Three soldiers and a train guard were killed and about twenty soldiers and an assistant train guard were injured when a troop train from Belfast to Dublin was wrecked by an explosion at Aberville near Dundalk. Approximately thirty horses were killed or destroyed due to injuries.
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Belfast
Associated Press
Dublin
Aberville
Dundalk
Hutchison and Weatherend tied for Open title at St Andrews
Jock Hutchison of Chicago and Roger Weatherend of Oxford were tied for first after the fourth round of the British Open at St Andrews with 296. They will participate in a playoff tomorrow to decide the champion.
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ST. Andrews
Jock Hutchison
Chicago
Roger Weatherend
Oxford
Southern Power Wins Got Case in Greensboro
Judge James E. Boyd ruled in federal court Greensboro that Southern Power need not continue furnishing current for distribution in High Point and Greensboro. The decree avoids leaving Greensboro and High Point residents in darkness while seeking a mutual adjustment between Southern Power and North Carolina Public Service.
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James E. Boyd
Greensboro
Southern Power Company
High Point
Boyd
North Carolina Public Service Company
Guilford
E. T. Cansler
Public Service Company
Naval bill raises appropriation total by conferees
Washington June 24 total naval appropriation reaches 414 million 67 thousand 440 under final senate and house conferees figures an increase of 18 million over the house plan and about 80 million below the senate proposal. The house vote on the conferees agreement and the Borah disarmament conference amendment is expected Monday or Tuesday.
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Washington
Senate
House
Liverpool Cotton Opens Firm on British Labor News
New York June 24 cotton futures opened higher as Liverpool cables improved and Lancashire mills were expected to reopen next week. The April contract fell 11 points while nearby months rose 8 to 14 points on covering and local buying. Futures started July 11.00, October 11.89, December 12.35, January 12.48, March 12.87.
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New York
Liverpool
Wall Street
Lancashire Mills
Flood relief push as Pueblo Red Cross cites need
Pueblo Colorado Red Cross announces total flood relief contributions of 35746 95 with 2000 from Johnstown Pennsylvania among early gifts Tulsa Oklahoma sends 300 to Pueblo relief Describes appeal to the United States Chamber of Commerce for subscriptions led by Gov Shoup Pueblo city leaders and Red Cross chairmen urging a minimum urgent need of 500000 dollars for relief and rehabilitation efforts
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Pueblo
Colo
Red Cross
Johnstown
Tulsa
Okla
Arkansas
United States Chamber of Commerce
Gov. Shoup
James L. Levern
City Council of
Pueblo Commercial Club
J. F. Keating
American Red Cross
Pueeblo
Giant airship R-38 succeeds in first flight at London
The giant British built airship R-38, bought by the United States, flew for 6 12 hours with 48 aboard. American Commander L H Maxfield and Lieut. Commander V N Vieg were among the officers. a trans Atlantic flight is planned.
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London
Associated Press
United States
America
Air Ministry
L. H. Maxfield
V. N. Vieg
Rotarians Meet Royal Family at Buckingham Palace
Officials of the International Association of Rotary clubs were received by the king and queen at Buckingham Palace. The Prince of Wales and Princess Mary greeted the visitors and expressed pleasure in meeting them. A government garden party at Hampton Court Palace later invited all Rotarians for entertainment.
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London
International Association of Rotary Clubs
Buckingham Palace
Prince of Wales
Princess Mary
Hampton Court Palace
Negro Teams to Play Welch Park Tomorrow
A battle royal is promised at Welchfield Saturday afternoon when the Lexington White Sox and High Point Red Sox, negro teams, play ball. Close rivalry exists between the clubs, every point will be hotly contested. Play will be called at 4 o'clock.
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Welchfield
Lexington White Sox
High Point Red Sox
Labor Federation to Elect President on Final Day
The American Federation of Labor convention in Denver urges President Harding to probe the Hammond Indiana Standard Steel Car riot of 1919 and to fix responsibility for riot gun deaths of four workers. It also seeks federal control of natural resources and sets officer elections as a special order for 10:30 tomorrow. The body rejected a six hour workday and overtime abolition proposal from Seattle’s Central Labor union.
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Denver
Col
American Federation of Labor
Harding
Standard Steel Car Company
Hammond
Indiana
United States
Congress
Central Labor Union
Seattle
Washington
Labor Union Convention Faces Officer Elections and Equality Debates
Denver June 24 The American Federation of Labor resumes sessions facing officer elections and demands for full equal rights for women in all unions. Debates center on limiting affiliations with European trades movements and jurisdictional issues as night sessions may be held to finish business. Gompers notes last year’s early election was unconstitutional while factions clash over platform control and constitutional amendments.
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Denver Col
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Committee On International Relations
International Association of Machinists and Firemen and Oilers Union
International Federation of Trades Unions
John L Lewis
British Do Not Seek De Valera
Dublin reports that Eamonn de Valera Irish republican leader was arrested near the city Thursday night then released after identity was confirmed. Sinn Fein denials preceded the clarification, with officials asserting no intention to arrest him. The incident occurred at Black Rock in County Dublin.
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Dublin
Associated Press
Eamonn de Valera
Sinn
Ireland
de Valera
Two Chicago Slayers Hanged Early Today
Grover C. Redding and Oscar McGavick were hanged together at 7 27 this morning for the killing of tailor Robert C Rosena during the Absonian riots last June. Both appeared cool on the scaffold. McGavick stared about the chamber as a priest prayed, while Redding followed the restraints and slept well after a hearty breakfast.
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Chicago
Grover C. Redding
Oscar McGavick
Robert C Rosena
McGavick
Redding
Girl Typist Sent to Reformatory For Riding Oil Train
Marie Mason a 20 year old Kansas City typist was fined 50 dollars and sent to the women's reformatory after riding an oil train at Sheffield. Missouri Pacific agents testified she traveled in men's clothing and claimed to be escaping to Bartlesville Oklahoma. The case was heard by Judge M J Kilroy amid remarks about longing for life on the road and dreams of a homeward return.
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Kansas City
Marie Mason
Marie
M. J. Kilroy
North Municipal
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Sheffield
Bartlesville
Okla
Bvlant
Bert Cambell
Charles Boand
Yates Center
Kan
Boand
Campbell
Community Sing and Band Gonger in Elm Street Park
The High Point community service organizes a 5 pm Sunday outdoor sing and band concert at the Elm Street Park bandstand. Dr J Fred Tesh leads the band with an attractive program while Frederick Cummings and Oliver Brison direct the community sing. Attendance is invited from the public despite the heat. Ongoing song-leaders class shows progress under Joseph D Cox head of the music department.
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High Point Community Service
Elm Street Park
J. Fred Tesh
Frederick Cummings
Oliver Brison
Real
Joseph D. Cox
Four High Point Men Face Secret Assault Hearings
E K Mango Irby Brown W N Bray and Ed Woeten will have hearings before Judge Walter Royal in Municipal court on charges of secret assault on George Burns of High Point. Bonds set at 750 each. Burns alleges they seized him near North Main and Howell streets, then left him outside the city. Burns denies being beaten and says several assailants were masked.
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E. K. Mango
Irby Brown
W. N. Bray
Ed Woeten
Walter Royal
George Burns
High Point
Burns
North Main
Howell
Visitors Still In City For Big Show
Interest grows at the Southern Furniture Exposition with 75 buyers registered, as exhibitors and buyers arrive. Officials report smoother operations amid congestion and optimistic early sales exceeding expenses, fueling a buoyant spirit as the event continues.
Shippers Consider Suing Rail Firms Over Reparations
North Carolina shippers weigh reparations claims against railroads over past discriminatory freight rates. Some urge immediate suits while others favor delaying until western rate cases resolve. A statewide campaign to sell five percent good roads bonds is also proposed, with Treasurer Lacy promoting ads to fund road construction.
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Raleigh
Interstate Commerce Commission
North Carolina
Western
Corporation Commission
Commission
Virginia
North Carolina Traffic Association
B. R. Lacy
Council of State
Morrison
Kitchin
Buck Duke
American Tobacco Company
Lacy
State Board of Medical Examiners
J. M. Bonner
T. W. Bickett
Peacock Placed in State Hospital for Criminal Insanity
Raleigh June 24 Dr J W Peacock the Thomasville physician ordered by Judge Finley to be confined for life in the State hospital for criminal insane at the state prison or until declared rational by a board was brought to Raleigh and placed in the hospital. Peacock was recently acquitted by a Rowan county jury in Lexington on a murder charge involving Chief of Police J B Taylor of Thomasville on April 16, his defense claiming insanity at the time.
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Raleigh
J. W. Peacock
Thomasville
T. B. Finley
Greensboro
State Hospital
Peacock
Rowan County
Lexington
J. B. Taylor
Declines to Ride Tax Notice Brings Smiles in Treasury
Washington reports one taxpayer ignored the June 15 income tax due date and sent a wry letter to the Treasury. The collector trusted district official vouched for the note, noting the man belongs to several orders and declines to pay income tax at this time. The installment aims to raise 575.09 million dollars.
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Washington
United States
Treasury
Blind Man Testifies In Calf Ownership Trial
In Leavenworth Kansas on June 24 a district court trial debated calf ownership between Edward McQuillan and Earl Edmonds. McQuillan a blind man testified the calf belonged to him claiming he split its tail and salted the wound to identify it. The jury ruled the calf his, with costs four times the animal's value.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Edward McQuillan
Earl Edmonds
McQuillan
Edioponds
Stogie King Dies at 79 in Atlantic City
William M. Marsh of Wheeling Virginia, head of the Marsh Cigar Company and famed as the Stogie King, died at his Atlantic City home after a two month illness. He was 79.
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Stogie King
Atlantic City
William M. Marsh
Wheeling
Marsh Cigar Company
Bergdoll's Substitute Killed in Battle
Russell C. Gross of Philadelphia a private in Company E 525th Infantry was killed in action in the Argonne. He died heroically after his unit captured a machine gun nest later noted by the brigade commander for bravery. Gross was 23 and had been forced into service ahead of his turn by Grover Bergdoll.
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Philadelphia
Grover C. Bergdoll
Germany
Argonne Forest
Russell C .Gross
525Th Infantry
Alvin C. York
Tennessee
Overbrook
Amoerecen Legion
Havo
Gross
Bergdol
Arnstein and Pals Sentenced to Two Years in Penitentiary
Jules W. Arnstein known as Nicky Arnstein and four others were sentenced by Justice Siddons in the District of Columbia Supreme Court to two years in federal penitentiary. They were convicted of bringing stolen securities from New York to the District of Columbia in 1919. Also fined: Arnstein and Cohn $10,000 each, Bowles $6,009. others unnamed.
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Washington
Jules W
Nicky) Arnstein
Federal
Siddons
District of Columbia Supreme Court
District of Columbia
New York
Arnstein
Isadore
Nick) Cohn
David W. Sullivan
Norman Bowles
Willem W. Easterday
Cohn
Bowles
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Tokyo
Mammoth Furniture Building
Charles F. Long
Southern Furniture Exposition
Southern
Liverpool News
Pueblo Red Cross
Welch Park
Federation
Presdent
Irish Republic
Reformatory
Gonger
Max Abernethy
Lodge
Bergdoll
Arnstein and Pals
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