America Should Keep Faith With War Dead Says Legion Commander
Denver November 11 AP America should keep faith with its war dead and bend its efforts to a perpetual peace said John R McGuig national commander of the American Legion on Armistice Day. He urged immediate adherence to a permanent world court and a universal draft with equal sacrifices while calling for no profiteering and adequate defense fees to preserve peace and avoid another war.
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Denver
Colo
America
John R. Mcuigg
American Legion
Permanent Court International
Syrian Rebels Harass French Troops in Damascus
Rebels in Damascus harass French forces as the situation remains serious with no indication of a French offensive. Reports note ongoing tensions between rebel elements and stationed French troops in the capital.
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Damascus
Armistice Day Observance Marked by Arlington Wreath Laying
Washington observes the tenth anniversary of the armistice with a presidential pilgrimage to Arlington to lay a wreath on the Unknown Soldier's tomb. President Coolidge leads a moment of silence in national tribute with Secretary of War Davis and Secretary Wilbur attending. A twilight service at Washington National Cathedral honours Woodrow Wilson with a wreath and memorial addresses by Bishop Freeman and Pastor Taylor.
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Washington
Colidge
Arlington
Iding
Davis
Wilbur
Coolidge
James E. Freeman
James H. Taylor
Will Welcome Pact ENCA Balkan Security Arbiter Pact
President informs the League of Nations that she will join a Balkan security and compulsory arbitration pact modeled after Locarno. The move aligns with efforts for regional peace and collective security in Europe.
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Ece
Gue
Locarno
Refugees in bad state endangering health in Beirut camp
Describes dire conditions in a refugee concentration camp at Beirut with Armenians and others lacking medicine and water. Reports of Damascus being harassed by rebels and Dejebel Druse tribesmen as French forces brace for possible entanglement. General Sarrail defends actions and blames the British consul for panic while Italy moves warships to Leros.
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Paris
Syria
Damascus
Bakri
Beirut
Turkey
Alexandria
Egypt
Sarrail
France
United States
Italy
Leros
Aegean Sea
Trial resumes in Raleigh for former police captain murder case
Trial in superior court for Jesse Wyatt, ex police captain, charged with killing Smithfield lawyer Stephen S Holt, is expected to restart tomorrow afternoon. A venire of fifty men from Durham County has been ordered to report.
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Raleigh
Jesse Wyatt
Stephen S. Holt
Smithfield
Durham County
Count Casagrande Flies On From Barcelona to Gibraltar
Count Casagrande resumed his South American flight from Barcelona at 9 15 this morning after repairs delayed him yesterday. He heads for Gibraltar as officials monitor the damaged aircraft and crews work to ensure safe continuation of the journey.
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Barcelona
Casagrande
Gibraltar
Paris Observes Armistice Remembrance Across City
Paris marked Armistice Day with a nationwide silence at 11 am. Citizens gathered while the chamber of deputies lobbies, shops, and stock exchanges stood quiet to honor those who died in the world war.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
North Carolina Pause Marks Armistice Anniversary
Raleigh observes the seventh anniversary of the WWI armistice as state offices close and officials join employees in ceremonies announcing the pause in business.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Attendance Seen For 250 Mile Speedway Race In Charlotte
A crowd of about 50 000 is expected for the Armistice Day 250 mile race in Charlotte. Seventeen drivers including Tommy Milton Earl Cooper Pete De Paolo Harry Hartz Bennie Hill and Bob McDonogh are listed to start. Weather is fair and officials anticipate surpassing last spring's 45 000 attendance.
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Charlotte
Tommy Milton
Earl Cooper
Pete de Paolo
Harry Hartz
Bennie Hill
Bob McDonogh
McDonogh
Speedway
Jerry Wernderlich
Norman Batten
Milton
Bennett Hill Miller
Bob McDonagh Miller
Fred Comer Miller
Harry Hartz Miller
Tommy Milton Dusenberg
Jerry Wonderlich Miller
Leon Duray Miller
Peter de Paolo Dussenberg
Norman Batten’ Miller
Dr. Wm. Shattuc Miller
Ralph Hepburn Miller
Reginald Johnson Miller
Earl Devore Miller
Frank Eliott Miller
Phil Shafer Miller
Peter Kreis Dusenberg
Fred Wagner
Home of New Harmony's suffrage and reform moves
New Harmony Indiana, once a isolated center for women’s rights, abolition, and compulsory education, is opened to tourists. The Evansville Motor Club and Hoosier Automobile Association map a trail linking it to major highways, highlighting its historic figures like Say Audubon Chapplesmith and Troost.
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New Harmony
Ind
America
Thomas Say
John Audubon
John Chapplesmith
Gerard Troost
Wabash
Indiana
Evansville Motor Club
Hoosier Automobile Association
Francis Wright
Middle West
West
French Crisis Deepens as Left Rift Narrowed by Coalition
French political circles report the left wing crisis easing after a broad coalition forms to bridge long standing divides. Leaders hail a potential turning point amid economic strain and social unrest across the nation.
France Teeters As Four Groups Seek Compromise Plan
Paris political scene remains chaotic as four left groups agree to draft a compromise program between Painleve government and Socialists led by Louis Loucheur. Premier Painleve plans to present his financial restoration bill to the chamber while seeking broad support or potential dissolution as a last resort.
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Paris
France
M. Cazals
Chamber of Deputies
Louis Loucheur
Premier Painleve
M. Painleve
Chamber
Boy accidentally shot by playmate in front yard
Leon Woolard a 10 year old son of J W Woolard of 503 Mangum Avenue was playing with a revolver with friends in the front yard when his companion Nelson Lovett took the weapon and it fired striking Woolard in the leg just above the knee. Dr W J McAnally treated him and he was resting at home.
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Leon Woolard
J. W. Woolard
Mangum Avenue
Nelson Lovett
Young Woolard
Lovett
Woolard
W. J. McAnally
Change Of Policy Proposed On Shipping Administration
A committee of the chamber of commerce of the United States will propose sweeping changes in government shipping administration at the national merchant marine conference next week. The plan calls for reducing the shipping board to three members and narrowing its powers to a semi judicial regulatory role.
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Washington
Shipping Board
National Merchant Marine Conference
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Evangelist R A Torrey to Speak in High Point Friday
Evangelist R A Torrey the noted Bible lecturer will preach Friday at 7 30 PM in the High Point tabernacle. A committee of local Christians arranged the visit through Rev George T Stephens and Brother Bill Stephens who are in Gastonia. Torrey, who once worked with D L Moody, travels widely and is author of several evangelical books. He is currently conducting meetings in Charlotte and will discuss The Bible The Word of God and How To Study It.
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R. A. Torrey
D. L. Moody
High Point
Tabernacle
Mr. Torrey
Men’s Christian Evangelist Club
George T. Stephens
Bill Stephens
Gastonia
Stephens
Torrey
Evangelist Stephens
Charlotte
Eugene Jarrett
C. C. Muse
Victor Stove Company
Armistice Day Observed as High Point Legion Seeks Members
Armistice Day passes quietly in High Point with flags and a dinner planned by the American Legion. The drive aims to enroll 1,000 ex service men in the township while honoring fallen comrades. Aubrey Bohannon was injured when Marvin Hilly struck him with a stick at Globe Parlor Furniture. Bohannon had a fractured skull and surgery occurred as Hill is held in the city jail.
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Legion
Aubrey Bohannon
High Point
Legionnaires
Legionaries
Bruce Carraway
Legionarres
High Point Township
Marvin Hill
Bohannon
Hill
J. F. Eller
R.S. Russell
Globe Parlor Furniture Company
Bible Study Schedule Changes For Thursday Meetings
A revised Bible study plan announces Mrs A J Fraley at 606 Willowbrook Street will meet Thursday at 3 PM and Mrs M Emerson on Grimes Street will meet Thursday at 2 PM. The changes replace today’s announced times.
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A. J. Fraley
Willowbrook Street
Federal Tax Schedules Cut By More Than 300 Million
Revised tax plans would save at least 308 million dollars annually for federal filers under a bill to be sent to the House Ways and Means Committee. The plan lowers rates on income and excise taxes, raises exemptions, and repeals the gift tax, with a projected overall revenue loss of about 309 million dollars.
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Washington
House
Congress
Treasury
Board of Tax Appeals
Anti-Saloon League Conference Opens in Chicago
The Anti-Saloon League starts a two day business conference with state supporters and field workers after the convention. Resolutions push civil service for enforcement officials and a law banning all liquor pre and post war. The gathering includes a heated clash over Pennsylvania enforcement, naming Mellon and Haynes with Blair over alcohol diversions.
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Chicago
Anti-Saloon League
League
Pennsylvania
Pinchot
Mellon
The
Treasury
Haynes
Blair
Internal Revenue Department
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Street Is Relieved After Irregular Market Opening
Wall Street opened higher after yesterday's dramatic price collapse as powerful financial forces supported industrial stocks. The move counteracted forced liquidations from margin calls bear selling and profit taking by frightened investors and speculators.
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Great Throng
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Ne Ee
Hieniry DE Souvenat
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John Phitmip Hilt
DuPort
Henri de Jouvenal
Laura Lee
San Francisco
John S. Hill
R. A. Torry
Frisco
Tongs
John J. Manion
Chinatown
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Manion
Highbinder Tongs
China
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