World trade council hears Donavan on global peace and lumber
J J Donavan of Bellingham Washington tells the national foreign trade council in Cleveland that world peace and fair postwar finances are needed before a revival of business. He urges stable exchange rates, accessible capital, and three to six month postshipment acceptances to lift demand for Pacific Coast lumber amid tariff and debt issues.
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Cleveland
Europe
J. J Donavan
Bellingham
Washington
National Foreign Trade Council
Mr. Donovan
United States
Oregon
McNamara to Lose Citizenship Rights on Release
John J. McNamara will not have his citizenship rights restored when released from San Quentin on May 10 after serving 10 years of a 15 year sentence for complicity in dynamiting Lewellyn Iron Works. Governor Stevens offered no explanation for the action. Other California inmates due for release are recommended as fit for citizenship, but McNamara’s clause was struck out.
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Sacramento
Cal
John J. McNamara
San Quentin
Lewellyn Iron Works
Los Angeles
Stevens
California
McNamara
Stillman Resumes Secret Hearings in Divorce Case
James A. Stillman, after resigning as National City Bank president, begins a series of private hearings in his divorce from Anne W. Stillman. Testimony will span at least three days. French Canadian witnesses from Three Rivers, Quebec, are summoned. He plans to claim his wife bore a son with an Indian guide named red Beauvis.
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New York
James A. Stillman
National City Bank
Anne W. Stillman
Three Rivers
Quebec
Stillman
Red Beauvis
Mrs Charles Jones Dies in Liberty
Mr and Mrs W N Stamey attended the funeral of Mrs Charles Jones a Liberty resident who died on Tuesday Her cousin Miss Ella Pell of High Point was named but details of the death were unavailable in this city today
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W. Nl
Stamey
Pilot Mountain
Charles Jones
Liberty
Starters' Champion Marks 22 Years of Service in Public Schools
New York May 2 official starter John J Mc Ilagh of the public schools athletic league has started nearly 2000000 runners during his 22 years in service. He has used about 16000 rounds of ammunition.
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New York
John J. McIlagh
Public Schools Athletic League
Mill Workers May Strike in North Carolina
Charlotte May 4 The attitude of cotton manufacturers toward a threatened strike of operatives in North Carolina is one of calm. Mills have run seven months to keep unions together, not to meet orders. Thomas F McMahon Vice President of the United Textile Workers is in conference with union officials and offered no new developments. No general walkout date has been set and union leaders say current steps aim to prevent wage reductions.
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Charlotte
North Carolina
Thomas F. McMahon
United Textile Workers of America
Bryan cites Island and Monroe doctrines in Alabama speech
President Frank Bennett of the Illinois anti saloon league opened a board meeting and, citing Bryan’s 1921 doctrine as a companion to the 1923 Monroe doctrine, urged the United States to curb foreign liquor influence. He used Bimini near Florida as an example of how prohibition violations gain revenue for smugglers.
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Springfield
Ind
Frank Bennett
Rockford
Illinois Anti-Saloon League
Bryan
Biminiz
Florida
United States
Bimini
Great Britain
Island Constabulary Fights Moros in Sulu Engagement
Ninety Moros including Maharajah Untong were killed Sunday in a Sulu Island battle with Philippine constabulary units. The clash followed the murder of Lieut. D. Velasquez and three troopers. Moros fled with guns but were largely wiped out as constabulary forces pursued them. One constabulary member was wounded.
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Manila
P. L
Associated Press
Maharajah Untong
Philippine Constabulary
Sulu
D. Velasquez
Constabulary
Department of Mindanao
Sulu Island
Red Men Gather for Annual Great Council Session
High Point council members of the Improved Order of Red Men traveled to Goldsboro for a three day great council meeting in Wayne County. Goldsboro promised a royal welcome and the program began with a lively start. Today’s events include a large barbecue as delegates enjoy the proceedings.
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High Point Council
Goldsboro
Great Council of the Order
Northarolina
Wayne County
High Point
Newberry Cleared of All Indictments by Supreme Court
Washington May 4 formal notice has been sent to United States District Attorney Walker to not prosecute all pending indictments against Senator Newberry as a result of the Supreme Court decision on Monday clearing Senator Newberry.
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Washington
United States
Walker
Senator Newberry
Department of Justice
Department
Supreme Court
Stillman Resigns as National City Bank President
NEW YORK May 3 James A Stillman resigned today as president of the National City bank Charles E Mitchell president of the National City company was elected to succeed him as bank chief.
War Right Feast in German Cities
Berlin May Day crowds split Germany’s story of reparations. Wealthy profiteers flaunted wealth at hotels while workers’ families rallied in Lustgarten, banners in red for Social Democrats. Police lined streets to guard the demonstrations amid tense mood and scarcity fears.
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Berlin
Germany
Lustgarten
Exkaiser’s
Art Museum
Mercer Company Becomes Redpath Chautauqua Feature
On the third day of Redpath Chautauqua the Mercer Company offers an unusually interesting recital. Starry Yeazelle Mercer, a renowned tenor, imparts a voice of sweetness clarity and power in ballads and arias, captivating audiences with intelligence artistry and warmth.
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Redpath Chautauqua
Mercer Company
Starry Yeazelle Mercer
Chicago Printing Trades Accept Four-Trade Wage Cut
An arbitration board in Chicago ruled a weekly wage cut of 4.35 for four printing crafts. Compositors drop to 46.65, pressmen to 47.66, feeders to 39.65, and book-binders to 42.15 for a 48 hour week. Ralph Emerson Heilman served as the arbiter. decision related to Frankin Typothetae of Chicago.
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Chicago
Amiens
Harry G. Cantrell
Franklin
Franklin Typothetea
Ralph Emerson Heilman
School of Commerce
Northwestern University
Demonstration Defies Monarchy at Kaiser Era Funeral
Crowds gather for Mey Day protest banners opposing child labor and war while denouncing the old ruling class. Adults hold slogans like No more 1914 No more wars as the public shows defiance against restoration of Kaiserism and privilege.
Jones Receives Leave to Play Golf in England
Atlanta on May 2 Bobnby Jones a Georgia Tech junior in mechanical engineering received a special leave of absence to play golf in England. He had to complete extensive duties to qualify for the leave.
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Atlanta
Bobnby Jones
Georgia Tech
England
Quote on supply and demand from Controller Crissenger
A Weathered note cites Controller Crissenger declaring the law of supply and demand as dead, using a vivid regional image of a salted New England madre.
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New England
Crissenger
Sinn Feiners Attack Scottish Police. Inspector Killed
In Glasgow on May 4 a Sinn Fein attack fatally wounded Police Inspector Johnstone and wounded a detective as officers escorted a prisoner. The assailants fled the scene, marking what authorities believe to be the first Sinn Fein assault in Scotland.
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Glasgow
Scotland
Sinn Fein
Sinn
Taxes Due May Listing Reminder
Town notice urges listing all taxes during May to avoid penalties. Books open at the Office of W. C. Jones on North Main Street. S. Pickett, Lister, states by order of the County Board of Commissioners.
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W. C. Jones
North Main Street
S. Pickett
Lister
County Board of Commissioners
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Newberry
Odar
Milpon Bronner
Harry Yeazelle Mercer
Arbitration Board
Jones
Tech Junier
Puis
S. Main St
High Poin
Blue Bird
Rey
Yzard
Mt Oeen
Fey
Arbuckie
Rex
Sinn Feiners
N.C. Public Service Co
Katharine Ridgeway
Harold Roles
Ayres
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