Harding speaks against further wars at ceremony
President Harding laid a wreath on the coffin of the first American soldier to die on German soil at a Hoboken ceremony for 5,000 war dead. He spoke of sorrow and cautioned that the millennium will not erase future wars, then vowed the republic will remember sacrifices. Mrs Harding wept as coffins draped in flags stood at the waterfront.
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New York
Harding
Hoboken
God Brant
Hudson
Joseph Guylon
Ewart, Mich
126Th United States Infantry
Grawhlder
Alsace
Manhattan
Academy of Political Science
Hotel Astor
106Th United States Infantry
Brooklyn
Mayflower
96Th. Street
Emergency tariff bill passes after swift House vote
May 23 Washington The House adopted the conference report on the emergency tariff bill by 245 to 97 after under thirty minutes of debate completing its second journey through Congress since December 22. Democrats opposed the measure, while Rep Larner Texas urged Republicans protected industrial interests with anti dumping and dye control provisions. Fordney of Ways and Means announced a general tariff bill will include import valuation.
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Washington
House
Congress
Larner
Texas
Ways and Means Committee
Fordner
Ways and Means
Fordney
Childs Cup Race Winners and History
New York May 23 Columbia University won the Childs Cup race which dates back to 1879. Pennsylvania leads with six victories followed by Columbia four Princeton three Card dell two and Naval Academy one.
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New York
Columbia University
Pennsylvania
Columbia
Princeton
Cardell
Naval Academy
Yachts to Represent Royal St Lawrence at Montreal Race
Two yachts will represent the Royal St Lawrence Yacht Club at the international yacht races in Montreal Canada with the White Bear Yacht Club of St Paul. The events are scheduled for July 23 25 and 26.
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Canada
Montreal
Can
Royal St. Lawrence ‘Yacht Club
International Yacht
White Bear Yacht Club
St. Paul
Ty Cobb Sleep Talks Coach Players In Sleep
Detroit May 23 Mrs Ty Cobb says since her husband became manager he talks in his sleep coaching his players and telling them how and where to play the night and day for Ty Cobb story notes his unusual behavior and remarks about management duties.
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Ty Detroit
Ty Cobb
Wright Returns from Asheville Shrine Ceremonials
Wright returned from Asheville after two days attending Shrine Ceremonials. He was one of the newly initiated Shyinera.
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Asheville
Janes No Wright
Mr. Wright
Five Balloons Down In Big Cross Country Race
Five balloons in the national elimination contest started from Birmingham and are down or lost. Army No. 1 landed near Columbia Tennessee. City of Akron, Chamber of Commerce of St Louis, and City of Birmingham forced down near Nashville yesterday. Birmingham Semi Centennial landed at Stewart Virginia this morning.
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Aero
Birmingham
The
Aero Club of America
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
Army No. 1
Columbia
Tenn
Cty
Akron
Chamber of Commerce of
St. Louis
Nashville Tenn
Stewart, Va
Weeks urges church to renew American home in peace drive
Secretary Weeks tells Presbyterian general assembly that national normalcy rests on rebuilding the home. He warns against neglecting domestic life as the nation seeks to solve social and industrial problems, stressing the church’s duty to stabilize homes and curb Bolshevism and anarchy.
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Winona Lake
Ind
Presbyterian Church
John W. Weeks
Presbyterian General Assembly
Weeks
Presbyterian Commissioners
Congress
Plymouth Colony
America
Jones and Evans win opening rounds in English amateur
Hoylake England America led by Bobby Jones of Atlanta defeats Mansford of Luiffness Now 3 up 2 to play. Chick Evans of Chicago beats D Crothers of Coombe Hill 5 and 4. Francis Ouimet of Boston defeats Edward Dick 8 up 2 to play.
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Hoylake
England
America
Robert T
Bobby) Jones
Atlanta
G Ca
Mansford
Luiffness
Charles
Chick) Evans
Chica
Crothers
Coombe Hill
Francis Ouimet
Boston
Edward Dick
Volunteer police search for snipers near Williamson
Williamson West Virginia May 23 volunteer state policemen under Capt Brockus began a search through mountain country along Tug River east of Williamson. Snipers had fired upon mining villages for over a week but the force failed to locate a sniper and returned saying the front was quiet. Citizens drafted for emergency duty report to authorities who state they can mobilize a large force at once.
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Williamson
W. Va
Brockus
Tug River
Tragedy in Greenville Yards Crushed Lumber Car
May 23 report from Greenville details a deadly yard accident as an unidentified black man was killed and Homer Loew of Tennessee was injured when a lumber car shifted in the Southern Railway yards.
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Greenville
Homer “Loew
Ofennessee
Southern Railway
Boy on Bicycle Struck by Train Near Car Shops
Theodore Hayworth aged 16 son of EB E Hayworth of 312 Thistle street was killed instantly at 1 20 pm when his bicycle was struck by passenger train No 485 southbound at D C Cels crossing near the old Southern Car shops. He was an eighth grade pupil at Main Street school and is survived by his parents and three sisters. No eye witnesses were reported.
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Theodore Hayworth
EB. E. Hayworth
Thistle Street
D. C. Cecil's Crossing
Southern Car Shops
Young Hayworth
Gstade
Main Street
Power Litigation Set For Federal Trial June 16
Greensboro May 23 A court order blocks the Public Service Company from state court action while allowing a rehearing petition in the state supreme court. Trial for the federal case is set for June 16. Southern Power argues current sales below cost and high profits to consumers. Public Service seeks federal adjudication with ongoing city street rail operations.
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Greensboro
Southern Power Company
North Carolina Public Service Company
High Point
James E. Boyd
Public Service Company
State Supreme Court
O'B. Robinson
Charlotte
W.P. Bynum
A. L. Brooks
Power
Boyd
Southern Power Attorneys
Brooks
Bynum
Tough on the Kids in New York Suburban Fan Scene
The report notes after the Giants finish a game fans do not see the team again until they are dressed in civics. A private subway line from the bench to the clubhouse is mentioned, suggesting a hidden route for players.
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New York
New York Giants
Burlington Chamber Congratulates High Point on College Find
A Burlington chamber telegram from May 23 congratulates High Point on locating the Methodist Protestant college. Secretary R. Bivens notes appreciation and comments that Burlington’s spirit will boost the town whether or not it has a college.
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Burlington Chamber’ of Commerce
High Point
R. Bivens
Burlington
N. C
Secy
Chamber of Commerce
Eug
Chamber of Commercce
Methodist Protestant College
Burlington Chamber OF Commerce
British Troops to Reinforce Silesia Advance
London reports May 28 British government plans to send troops to Silesia soon. German dispatch via Oppein says Pol ish insurgents driven five miles toward Gross Strehlitz. Times correspondent notes available regular army resources. May 23 update says four battalions likely, joining allied Upper Silesia forces.
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London
Silesia
Gross Strehlitz
London Times
Oppein
Times
Great Britain
France
Upper Silesia
Allies Seek End to Operations in Upper Silesia
The allied high commission in Upper Silesia sent a delegation to Germany and Poland to halt all military actions. Each delegation includes representatives from France Great Britain and Italy seeking a ceasefire.
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Paris
Associated Press
Allied High Commission
Upper Silesia
France
Great Britain
Italy
Five Europeans killed in Alexandria riot outbreak
Five Europeans were killed and fifty seven wounded in rioting in Alexandria Egypt over the weekend and into Monday. British troops arrived to take charge as reports said natives and students attacked Europeans amid rumors of a Greek native clash sparking the violence.
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Alexandria
Egypt
Associated Press
London
Reuters
Overtures Seek Regulation of Women in Southern Presbyterian Church
Nearly 1 006 overtures including recommendations to regulate women's roles in church affairs were before general assembly committees in St Louis. One proposal would bar women from all activities including foreign missions Christian Endeavor supervision attendance at assemblies and speaking in church.
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ST. Louis
General Assembly
Southern Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor
Greenville Boosters Close Tour With Optimism Report
In Greenville on May 23 officials hosted a reception and banquet to wrap up the Booster Tour, a statewide trip by 115 Greenville business leaders on a special train. They reported improving business in each stop and an evident boost in local spirits.
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Greenville
S. C
Pratts Are Al Bali Players Released by Greenville Club
Prank Pratt from the University of Alabama, claiming kinship to Derrill Pratt, has been released by the Greenville South Atlantic league club to the Augusta team. Pratt previously played outfield and infield for Carrollton in the Georgia state league last year.
Harding Backing Modified Treaty Said Latest Belief
Washington May 23 The Versailles treaty will return to the Senate within 90 days with modifications. Harding and Hughes push to strip out the league of nations provisions and Shantung clauses while preserving core terms. They aim for a peace with Germany alongside allies, not a separate accord, and anticipate Senate opposition from Johnson and Borah.
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Senate
Harding
Wilson
League of Nations
Hughes
Harding Hughes
Germany
Versailles
Hanover
Johnson and Borah
Association of Nations
Congress
Knox
United States
Hig
Decline Noted on Market Opening in Cotton Futures
New York May 23 There were more May notices issued on the cotton market today than on any prior notice day, totaling about 4 000 bales. Combined with slightly disappointing Liverpool cables this led to a notable decline of 4 to 9 points. Active months showed net losses of 16 to 17 points with futures opening steady May 12.30 July 12.60 October 13.30 December 13.70 January 13.78.
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New York
Liverpool
Blair nomination to Revenue Commissioner vote Thursday
Washington May 23 An agreement to vote Thursday on the nomination of David H Blair of Winston-Salem NC to the internal revenue commissioner post was reached in the senate today. Blair's nomination was taken up to fill a vacancy in the treasury department.
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Washington
David H. Blair
Winston-Salem
N. C
Internal Revenue Commissioner
Senate
Blair
Treasury Department
Dry Agents To Target Druggists After July 1
Washington May 20 Federal prohibition agents will focus on druggists after July 1, Commissioner Kramer said. He cited reports of adulterated whisky sold on prescription for medical use and warned violators could be prosecuted as rectifiers and have selling permits revoked.
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Washington
Kramer
Expansion of Work Among Negroes Elevates Southern Schools
Dr. S J Misher reports rising demand for enrollment in Southern Negro schools. New dormitories at Arkadelphia and Boggs Academy cost 25000 dollars each, with expansion planned at Selden Institute. The board seeks 40000 dollars to rebuild Biddle dormitory and 25000 for Albion Academy boys dormitory, plus 14000 for a recitation building, 35000 for Martinsville school, and 2500 each for ten new country district buildings. Additional 50000 for equipment and furnishings.
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Winona Lake
Ind
Presbyterian Church
S.J. Misher
Presbyterian Board of Missions For
General Assembly
Boggs Academy
Keysville
Selden Institute
Brunswick
Biddle University
Albion Academy
Franklinton
N. C
Alice Lee Eliott
Valliant
Okla
Martinsville
State Text Book Commission Named
Raleigh May 23 The state text book commission appointed by the governor and state superintendent of public instruction was announced with the following appointments T Wingate Andrews Salisbury C S Warren Hamlet Miss Mary Graham Charlotte Miss Celeste Hunkel Statesville N F Steppe Marion Thomas R Foust Greensboro Miss Jane C Sullivan Asheville
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Raleigh
State Text Book Commission
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
T. Wingate Andrews
Salisbury
Warren
Hamlet
Mary Graham
Charlotte
Celeste Hunkel
Statesville
N. F. Steppe
Marion
Thomas R. Foust
Greensboro
Jane C. Sullivan
Ashville
Utah Senator Warns Against the Tariff
Senator King of Utah warned businessmen that tariffs and combines aiming to destroy competition threaten consumers and invite socialism. He urged Congress to investigate lobbying groups in Washington and the push to pass tariff legislation.
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Washington
King
Utah
Senate
Austrian banknotes used as wall paper in Geneva eatery
In Geneva on May 21 reports say Austrian banknotes from 16 to 1000 crawny are pasted on restaurant walls as a clever advertising gimmick. The practice, seen at a St. Gall restaurant, has caught the attention of other innkeepers who find the cost only slightly more than ordinary wallpaper. A Geneva firm allegedly began pinning notes on coach women's for mant sold based on purchase amount.
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Geneva
St. Gall
Weather forecast for week start Monday issued
Washington May 21 The Weather Bureau issued a forecast for the upcoming week for the South Atlantic States describing partly cloudy skies and occasional showers with normal temperatures for the period.
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Washington
Weather Bureau Today
South Atlantic
Butter Slips to 26 1 2 Cents Wholesale in Milwaukee
In Milwaukee on May 21 butter sold at the lowest wholesale price in five years, dropping to 26 1 2 cents per pound. A year ago retail prices ranged from 65 to 70 cents per pound.
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Milwaukee
Slacker lists urged for publication in North Carolina
North Carolina counties and cities vote for education with no defeats. Legions insist on printing names of “slackers” from the state lists, arguing for careful county revision to avoid errors. The drive targets newspapers to publish all names, while safeguarding faithful service records.
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North Carolina
Raleigh
American Legion
Ww. Galbraith
Legion
Legionnaires
National Guard
Lst
Adjutant General's Office
Motts
Greensboro
Friends of
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill Institution
State Builders’ Exchange
Builders Exchange
T. C. Atwood
Seneral Assembly
University
Atwood
United Communist Party of America
Workers of the World
State Department
Red
Croni
America
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H. N. Ricky
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AMON
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