Assassination of German Foreign Minister Rathenau in Berlin
Dr Walter Rathenau Germanys foreign minister was shot and killed as he left his Berlin Grunewald home by an autoist. The assassin fled. Grenades exploded in the minister s car injuring his legs and wrecking the vehicle. The Reichstag convened as the government announced an extraordinary court for plotters and a Prussian state of emergency. Opposition clashed in the chamber amid the shock of the killing.
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Berlin
Walter Rathenau
Grunewald
Foreign Office
Roethenau
Rethenau
Jana Arethenia
Rhineland
Saar Valley
Dr.Ratheneu
Reichstag
Commission On Taxation
Wirth
Dr. Helferich
Will Thy
Rathenau
Prussia
Confederate Veterans Parade Lineup At Reunion Event
Evening Dispatch caption describes Confederate Veterans lining up for a reunion parade. The scene shows Courtesy Riders by the first car. Arthur Kirkman Jr drives flag by the automobile with E A Guyer Captain T J Wood Rev J M Hilliard A R Hammer and A W Samuels noted as local camp veterans.
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Evening Dispatch
Arthur Kirkman, Jr
E. A. Guyer
T. J. Wood
J. M. Hilliard
A. R. Hammer
A. W. Samuels
V. M. I. Game With Carolina State Moved
Virginia Military Institute and North Carolina State announce the annual football game moved to Norfolk. The contest is set for October 28 and will be played in the Norfolk area per the Virginia Baseball League officials.
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Norfolk
Virginia Military Institut
North Carolina State
Virginia Baseball League
Trial dates set for High Point defendant cases
Chief of Police reports that the clerk of superior court at Greensboro has notified that cases involving High Point defendant will be called for trial the week of Monday June 26. Stants from this city listed to appear include Bob Beck, Co. Cum- By. and others such as Sadie Davis, R. EB Jones, and H. B. Pen.
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Blackwelder
Nott
Clerk of Superior Court
Greensboro
High Point
Bob Beck
Aac Lauer
Na Stack
Ww. Red
Sadie Davis R
EB Jones
H. B. Pen
Mr Taft Refuses Knee Breeches At King George Dinner
London report says Chief Justice and Mrs Taft attend a dinner arranged by Ambassador Harvey for King George and Queen Mary. Twenty three British and thirteen American guests expected. Mr Taft will wear conventional evening clothes, unlike the other men who wear knee breeches.
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London
Justice
Mrs. Taft
Ambassador Harvey
King George
Queen Mary
Taft
Republicans May Rush Tariff Bill
Washington dispatch reports Senate Republican leaders moved to end debate on the tariff bill by drafting a cloture petition under a two thirds vote. Senator Curtis of Kansas and Senator Lodge of Massachusetts lead the effort with sixteen signatures needed, aiming to press the action next week.
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Washington
Senate
Senator Urtis
Kansas
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Irke
Southern railway opens summer tourist season to Asheville
The Land of the Sky special will start overnight service from Wilmington Charleston Savannah Atlanta and Macon. Through car service to Asheville expands greatly with new sleeping car routes from Chicago St Louis New Orleans Mobile Montgomery Birmingham Chattanooga Memphis Richmond Cincinnati and Goldsboro via Asheville.
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Southern Railway
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Charleston
Savannah
Atlanta
Macon
North Carolina
Chicago
St. Louis
New Orleans
Mobile
Montgomery
Birmingham
Chattanooga
Memphis
Richmond
Cincinnati
Goldsboro
Mississippi River
Michigan Women in Race for Legislature
Detroit June 24 At least four Michigan women seek seats in the state legislature. Eva Hamilton of Grand Rapids Republican former state senator seeks renomination. Cora Mae Fleming of Kalamazoo Republican for the house. Etta C Smith of Grand Rapids Democrat for the senate. Clara Knee of Grand Rapids Democrat candidate for the house. More women urged to run as the field likely widens.
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Detroit
Michigan
Eva Hamilton
Grand Rapids
Cora Mae Fleming
Kalamazoo
Etta C. Smithfs
Senate
Clara Knee
House
Changes in Lashmit's Shoe Store Staff
D Clepp resigns after two years at Lashmit's to join W A Davis Wholesale as salesman. He will handle new duties as part of the firm’s merchandise and sales force, continuing the store’s connection to local suppliers.
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Clepp
Lashmit
W. A. Davis Wholesale Com- GY
Feed Ite
du- Mil
Als
Massacre mining strike triggers Illinois militia probe
A state military investigation into the Lester mine massacre began in Herrin Illinois. A board led by Major General Milton Foreman of the state militia under orders from Governor Len Small will examine the killings of strike breakers at the strip mine. Foreman and a delegation traveled from Carbondale to Marion for meetings with local officials.
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Herrin
Ill
Lester Mine
Miton Foreman
Len Small
Samuel Hunter
Adjutant General's Office
Springfield
Weel
Forenan
Marion
Miners Leave Carbondale Area Coal Fields
More than 150 miners from Herrin and surrounding areas exited through Carbondale last night and again today. Workers offered no reasons for the mass exodus and could not provide names of new mines or employers.
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Carbondale
Herrin
Senator Meyers Attacks Free America Over Illinois Mine Disorder
Washington June 24 Senator Meyers Democrat Montana cited southern Illinois mine disorders as proof there is no free America and as justification for disallowing workers to choose where when and for whom they work without approval. He cited dispatches from Herrin and said the killings were caused by workers exercising their right to earn a wage.
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Washington
Southern Illinois
Meyers
Montana
Senate
Herrin
American Federation of Labor opposes Soviet recognition
In Cincinnati on June 24 the American Federation of Labor again adopted a resolution against recognizing the Soviet Russian government for the third consecutive year.
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Cincinnati
American Federation of Labor
Ancient Egyptian brewery model found in Cairo
A 3,700 year old Egyptian brewery model dated to 1860 BC was discovered in Cairo by Dr. Flanders Petrie of the University of Pennsylvania. The artifact shows a dozen workers making beer from barley with nearly intact outsides. only the outer shell remains.
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Egypt
Flanders Petrie
Universitty of Pennsylvania
Petre
T ‘ He
Confederate veterans hold grand reunion in Richmond
The Richmond reunion drew more than six thousand Confederate veterans to the Jefferson hotel while New Orleans chosen as next meeting site. Gen Julian S Carr was re elected commander in chief as veterans enjoyed balls at the Richmond Coliseum and social events with bands, dances, and generous city hospitality.
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Richmond
Dume
Lee
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Richmond Coliseum
Sons of Veterans
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Carr
Durham
Dixie
Ed Bafox
North Carolina
Julian S. Carr
The
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High Point
Eveyone
Georgia
Arkansas
Texas
Miners Union Named Defendant in Indiana Suit
Clara Mason owner of the Peacock coal mines in Knox county Indiana filed suit in U S district court asking an injunction against the United Mine Workers of America and all officers and members to restrain continued activity aimed at closing wagon mines in the state John S Lewis named as president of the UMWA and as an individual respondent
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Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
T*he Union
United States District Court
Clara Mason
Peacock Coal
Knox County
Indiana
John S. Lewis
Merchants Hire New Secretary in Charlotte
The Merchants' association has employed Miss Marie Quattlebaum of Charlotte as full time secretary. It is believed the new secretary will help the association serve members more efficiently and compile an Accompli credit classification list. Miss Quattlebaum is the daughter of J W Quattlebaum who has worked for Wilson Motor Company for three months. The secretary will work in the association's offices in the Jarrel building from 8 30 to 12 and from 1 to 6 daily.
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Merchants’ Association
Marie Quattlebaum
Charlotte
Quattlebaum
J. W. Quattlebaum
Wilson Motor Company
Jarre
Consider Amendment to Army Budget Bill in House
The House began consideration of the third amendment to the army bill authorizing 7.5 million for continuation of work on the Wilson dam at Muscle Shoals Alabama on June 24. Representative Anthony of Kansas, Republican, led the motion in charge of the bill.
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Washington
Wilson Dam
Muscle Shvaia
Ala
House
Anthony
Kansas
80000 Miners Strike Report From Biscay
In Bilbao on June 24 reports claim more than 36 000 Biscay mine workers are idle amid a major strike affecting local mines and related industry.
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Bilbao
Biscay
Clean Primaries Stir North Carolina Debate On Party Lines
Col. P. M. Pearsall urges strict enforcement of voting laws as Republicans seek to participate in Democratic primaries. The piece notes two July 1 second primaries, district and local offices, amid friction over cross party voting and a Wake Forest postmastership dispute within the Wake County Republican committee.
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C. J. Coffin
Raleigh
Col
P. M. Pearsall
State Board of Elections
Col. Pearsall
Thigeiawef
Wake Couny Republican Executive Committee
Wake Forest
R. W. Ward
Ward
Cary
Mr. Ward
Fourth Ward
Cotton futures dip on liquidation and weather outlook
New York June 24 The cotton market opened weak from heavy liquidation and encouraging growing weather forecast. Active months fell 33 to 37 points with October down to 21 25. futures prices ranged near 21 50 for July and 21 55 for October, with other contracts around 21 30 to 22 15.
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New York
Japan Proves Treaty Support After Council Meeting
Japan announces approval of a treaty in Tokyo after a municipal council session. Details remain sparse as officials emphasize commitment to the accord and its regional implications.
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