France seeks modified League with United States
Paris reports French foreign office states negotiations are under way with the state department to persuade President Harding to accept a modified league of nations. Administration officials note no steps will be taken until the matter is fully submitted and foreign policy will follow a domestic reconstruction program.
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Paris
Associated Press
Foreign Office Today
Washington
State Department
Harding
League of Nations
Foreign Office
Hughes
Ambassador Jusserang
Jusserand
Clara Hamon Goes on Trial for Murder in Ardmore
Ardmore Oklahoma March 10 Clara Smith Hamon faces murder charges in the death of Jake I Hamon a wealthy oil operator and Republican national committeeman. The trial opens after a brief jury seating and prior statements that the shooting was an accidental discharge during pistol cleaning.
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Ardmore
Okla
Clara Smith Hammon
Jake N. Hammon
Republican National
Oklahoma
Hammon
Hamon
Frank J L. Ketch
Clara Smith Hamon
Russell B. Brown
Jake Hamon
Lawton
Business
Fort Worth
Tex
Oklahoma City
Clara Hamon
Sheriff's Office
Clara Smith
Frank Hamon
Weatherford
Ruth Hamon
Raymond Hamon
Frank
Mexico
Jake L. Hamon
Chicago
Mr. Hamon
Oil Tank Fire in Brooklyn at Standard Oil Plant
A fire at the Lone and Fleming works in Green Point Brooklyn injured several tanks exploding four tanks, two alarms, ambulances called, police reserves mobilized as crowds gathered to watch heavy smoke from the Stand ard Oil plant scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Standard Oil Company
Green Point
Brooklyn
Lone and Fleming
Cotton market opens steady amid quiet early trading
The New York cotton market stayed quiet in early trading as Liverpool cables disappointed. Prices opened down 3 to 9 points with May at 11.81 and July 12.27 amid liquidations and southern selling, while March 11.40 May 11.99 July 12.47 October 13.00 and December 13.18 showed initial steady tones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Liverpool
Southern
Ferrets Die in Dallas Jail Accident
Ferrets imported from Indiana to kill rats at Dallas County Jail were crushed to death after mistaking an elevator shaft for a crib, tracing a farm play pattern. The incident left the animals dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Indiana
Dr. Sawyer Confirmed as Brigadier General in Medical Reserve
The senate confirmed the nomination of Dr. C. E. Sawyer of Marion Ohio president Harding's personal physician to brigadier general in the medical reserve corps. The vote was unopposed and Sawyer is to be called into active service at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
C. E. Sawyer
Marion
Ohio
Harding
Medical Reserve Corps of
Army
Senate
Sawyer
Allied Occupation Status Unchanged by U S Army Rhine Presence
American troops on the Rhine remain in their positions under armistice terms, no new instructions have been issued, and no tariff measures are approved. Allied forces are near completing Rhine port occupation in the Ruhr with a friendly, promenade like reception noted by soldiers.
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Allen
State Department
Germany
Rhine
Neuss
Associated Press
Ruhr
Frankfort
Dusseldorf
DeGoutte
High Point School Bonds Election Reinstated After Bill
After an unconstitutional clause blocked a local bonds election, High Point officials announce bonds up to $00,000 for a central high school can proceed. State Senator O Ek Mendenhall and Rep Wright led a validating bill praised for statewide effect. the package also funds free books and restricts carnivals in Guilford County.
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High Point Township
O. Ek. Mendenhall
Mendenhall
High Point
Raleigh
General Assembly
State Capitol
Wright
Austin
Guilford
Senate
J. Allen Austin
North Carolina
Guilford County
Game Wardens Go On Trial Today
CurryTuck North Carolina March 10. The case of St. Clair Seward and John Wicker two guards at a game preserve owned by northern sportsmen charged with murder grew out of the shooting of Sherwood Gallett while he and a companion hunted last fall. State counsel said they would not seek first degree murder verdicts in either case. Trial began after selecting a jury from a venire of 100.
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Currytuck
N. C
St. Clair Seward
John Wicker
Sherwood Gallet
Gallett
Bel Aire Arrest Over Joke Car Stays By Prison
In Bellaire Ohio a man locked inside the city prison by a friend as a joke was arrested and fined five dollars for leaving his car parked too long in front of the jail.
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Bellaire
Corset Style Bungalow Built From Whale Rib Stays
In Avalon a bungalow in Los Angeles shows corset architecture using whale ribs found on the beach as stays for a canvas wall and wood flooring. The contractor reused ribs that had bleached on the shore for two decades in the construction.
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Los Angeles
Avalon
Movie Problem In Missouri Top Kansas City
Kansas City club women push tighter censorship of motion pictures citing juvenile crime and immorality. A state censorship board bill gains religious and women’s group support as the Susan B Anthony club leads efforts to strengthen Kansas City rules and plans a meeting of women’s clubs to plan stricter oversight.
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Kansas City
Club Women of
State Board of Censorship
Missouri
Susan B. Anthony Club
Texas Judge Rules Jury Room Not Public Place
In Dallas on March 10 a juror contended that other jurors played red dog in view of the public. Judge C. A. Pippen ruled the jury room is not a public place, and Texas law bans cards in public spaces.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas
C. A. Pippen
Youngest U S judge presides over Hannon estate case
EASTLAN Tex March 10 The Texas administrator for the 830000000 estate of Jake L Hannon was appointed by Judge J H Jones who at 24 is the youngest judge in the United States The report notes the official’s youth amid the probate proceeding.
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Eastlan
Tex
Xas
Jake L. Hannon
J. H. Jones
United States
Wolves Threaten Deer as Trappers Quit in Michigan
HOUGTON Mich March 10 Paid state wolf trappers are recommended by deputy game warden 8 C Willson. Trappers have quit due to fur bearing animal protections. Wolves now threaten to exterminate deer in the state.
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Hougton
Mich
C. Willson
Hints of Ruhr Strike Fizzle as Occupation Stirs Limited unrest
Reports from Duisburg indicate vague talk of a work stoppage in the Ruhr after Allied occupation actions. Officials say there is little unrest. crowds watch French troops with displays of calm as about 15 000 tons of goods pass through the port.
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Duisberg
Associated Press
Ruhr
Dusseldorf
Ruhrort
Russia
Germany
Gompers Charges Detroit Labor With Soviet Influence
Samuel Gompers accuses Detroit Federation of Labor of supporting the Russian soviet government. A vote authorizes sending a local representative to the Moscow congress opening May 1. President Daly will appoint the delegate as a reply is drafted by a named committee.
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Detroit
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Detroit Federation of Labor
Moscow
Daly
Gompers
Lenine and
Trotsky
Wage revision sweeping New York Central workers
The New York Central Railroad said on March 10 that starting April 16 about 43 000 employees across nearly all departments will have their wages revised. A conference will follow to finalize the new pay scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Central Railroad
Woman golfer causes stir at Pinehurst in knickers
Pinehurst North Carolina March 19 reports Miss Elizab eth Clemson of Middletown New York strutted onto the course in knickerbockers and golf stockings drawing attention as the most abrupt sight of a woman golfer.
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Pinehurst
N. C
Pinehurst Golf Club
Elizabeth Clemson
Middletown
N. Y
Baseball Schedule Highlights For Little Rock Fans
In Little Rock on March 10 fans will see a busy training season with major and minor league teams. The Pittsburg Nationals Chicago Americans Columbus Association and the Omaha Westerns are booked for games with the home team.
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Little Rock
Ark
Pittsburg Nationals
Chicago Americans
Columbus Association
Omaha Westerns
Insurgents Continue 10 Fight in Russia Amid Uncertainty
Reuters reports from Helsingfors claim Petrograd remains unsettled with insurgents occupying parts of the city while under fire from Kronstadt and Bolshevik batteries. Dispatches note artillery duels at Kronovo Gourka and blocked foreign couriers. Abo Finland reports firing on revolutionary forces near the Gulf of Finland with Russia in ferment.
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London
Russia
Reuters
Helsingfor A
Petrograd
Kronstadt
Boulkovo
Helsingfors
Kronovo
Gourka
London Times
Abo
Finland
Gulf of Finland
Transatlantic liners bring net 241,005 to US in 1920
In 1920 liners carried 705 413 passengers to the United States from European ports and took away 464 408. Net gain in Uncle Sam's population by this immigration branch was 241,005 for the year. Deportations totaled 2388, including rejected entrants and many radicals.
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New York
United States
Uncle Sam
Hunters sufferRecord casualties in state hunting season end
Pittsburg reports 43 killed and 85 wounded in Pennsylvania hunting season ending. Board of Game Commissioners blame more hunters for the increase versus last season.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners
Soccer Tour Costs for Scottish Pros to North America
Chicago report says authorities estimate a $20,000 cost to bring over professional Scottish players for a tour of Canada and the United States. The plan targets promotion of soccer among North American audiences and to showcase top talent.
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Chicago
Canada
United States
Gasoline Tax Moves to Fund Road Upkeep and More
Raleigh reports a one cent per gallon gasoline tax funded by oil companies will provide about three quarters of a million dollars yearly for North Carolina road work. The Gallert bill seeks to curb obscene moving pictures, declaring violations a misdemeanor. Governor Morrison may appoint A H Maxwell to lead the new state taxation commission, creating a vacancy on the corporation commission filled by Otis Self if Maxwell advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Secretary of State
North Carolina
General Assembly
Gallert
Morrison
Dewar
Cherokee County
State Budget Commission
McGuire
Surry County
State Corporation Commission
Allen H. Maxwell
Corporation Commission
Maxwell
Otis Self
First Woman To Leap Niagara Now Poor Infirmary
Annie Edson Taylor, who as the first woman to go over Niagara Falls and survive, is now aged and blind in Niagara County Infirmary at Lockport. She believes fortune does not follow fame and has no friends.
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Niagara Falls
Annie Edson Taylor
Niagara
Niagara County
Lockport
Where'd He Get 'Em Chief's Gear Fuels Probe
In Chillicothe Ohio Floyd Penrod 14 of Athens admits finding a police chief's revolver and badge. He did not reveal where he found them, and authorities seek to determine how a minor obtained the items and who left them unsecured.
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Chillicothe
Maret
Floyd Penrod
Athens
Floyd
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