Harding urges simple living for postwar recovery in New Orleans
President-elect Harding addressed the New Orleans Association of Commerce urging plain living and square dealing as essential for aft er war readjustment. He said America would solve new problems through old virtues and praised southern industrial development and closer Latin American commercial ties. He spoke during a four hour visit after vacation at Point Isabel, Texas, en route to the Panama Canal Zone.
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New Orleans
Associated Press
Harding
United States
America
Latin America
Point Isabel
Texas
Panama Canal Zone
Early action on Mexico policy urged by Harding aides
Brownsville report details a panel including Senator Fall and Elias L. Torres weighing immediate policy steps toward recognizing Obregon. The Cuban clause draft would allow U S intervention to protect Americans if the Mexican government fails. Obregon reportedly seeks recognition with such a treaty, hoping for peace and trade ties to avoid further upheaval.
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Brownsville
Tex
Harding
Mexico
Fall
New Mexico
Senate
Elias L. Torres
Villa
Torres
Fali
United States
Wilson
Obregon
Men
Principals in Lake Front Tragedy At Chicago
In Chicago on November 18 officials tied the deaths of actresses Mary Rhodes of Altoona and Lil Van Thompson of Boston to alcohol poisoning and exposure. Three men confessed to taking the women on a late night ride. the pair were intoxicated and dropped in Grant Park. Police doubt remains, but the men may be released as chief detectives call the tale credible.
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Chicago
Mary Rhodes
Altoona
Lil van Thompson
Boston
Grant Park
Michael Hughes
State Not Present When Pie 3 Served the Hungry
A brief item notes absence of the state during a pie service event aimed at feeding the hungry. The report mentions the Flivvers feature cases and references a center of interest in Supreme Court decisions.
Harding will not halt at Mexican port on canal voyage
President-elect Harding will not stop at a Mexican port on his route to the canal zone despite pleas from Mexican officials. The decision signals a direct travel plan as he proceeds toward the canal area.
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New Orleans
Harding
Canal Zone
Boy Surrenders for Robbery Discussion at Synod
In Norfolk on November 18 the Fifth Episcopal synod of the Washington province debated juvenile delinquency and whether Protestants or the Knights of Columbus should lead efforts. Judge Catherine Sellers urged action and proposed plans to handle juvenile cases.
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Norfolk
Knights of Columbus
Fifth Episcopal Synod of
Province of Washington
Catherine Sellers
Juvenile Court of Washington
Lloyd George says draft for July Russia trade pact due soon
Premier Lloyd George told the House of Commons the cabinet has ordered preparation of a draft agreement implementing the July trade arrangements with Russia. He expects the draft to be ready in a few days for submission to Russia.
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London
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Russia
Conference Opens in Richmond Y M C A Meeting
The 15th annual conference of the railroad Y M C A was opened in Richmond Virginia today, marking the start of sessions and activities for delegates from affiliated groups.
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Richmond
Railroad
Belgium's Hymans Named First League of Nations President
Paul Hymans, 55, former Belgian premier and Brussels native, elected first president of the League of Nations. He played a key role in Belgium's war effort and urged Brussels as the league seat, guiding early pleas for aid after the German invasion.
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Paul Hymens
League of Nations
Belgium
Hymans
Geneva
Brussels
Hopal
Grsibeie
England
Boston Coppers Quit the Union In 1919 After Strike
Boston voters report that over 80 percent of the city police union backed surrender of its charter to the A F of F. The statement cites improvements in conditions since the 1919 strike and notes that no current officers are union members.
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Boston
Policemen’s Union
A. F. of F
Armenia Refuses Turkish Ultimatum on Soviet Government
Armenia rejects the Turkish nationalist demand for a Soviet government under Turkish protection saying accepting the terms would abandon Armenia’s sovereign rights. The report from Constantinople notes the stance was delivered via the Associated Press.
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Armenia
Constantinople
Associated Press
Three Negroes Lynched by Mob in Georgia Killing White
In Douglas Georgia a mob over 150 men overpowered officials and shot three men Will Terry Willie Avery and Minnie Avery and a woman after the killing of promi nent planter Pearly Harper. The coroner named unknown parties as the killers.
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Georgia
Douglas
Pearly Harper
Fitzgerald
Will Terry
Willie Avery
Minnie Avery
Harper
Deeds Filed In Greensboro Real Estate Transfers
Two High Point realty transfers were filed in Greensboro yesterday. Cr W Pratt sold a Best street house and lot to J W Johnson for about $1000. J W Johnson sold to H A Scott for about $1500.
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High Point Realty
Office of Register of Deeds
R. H. Wharton
Greensboro
Cr. W. Pratt
J. W. Johnson
Best Street
H. AL. Scott
Cross Nation Walker to Rest in Memphis
Simon W hittrell, a former soldier walking coast to coast, plans a six month rest in Memphis after serving a jail term for stealing a diamond. He will seek work and medical care during the pause before continuing his journey south.
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Memphis
Simon Whittrell
Mrs MacSwiney to sail for United States from Queenstown
Mrs Terence MacSwiney widow of Cork’s lord mayor will be accompanied by Mary Mac Swiney to the United States. They plan to embark at Queenstown on November 24.
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London
Terence MacSwiney
Cork
United States
Mary MacSwiney
Queenstown
Claussen Killed in Train Collision Near Florence
William F. Claussen aged 72, prominent Florence planter, was killed when his automobile was struck by an Atlantic Coast Line passenger train at a crossing near Florence. His daughter Mrs. Charles P. Coble of High Point and Rev C P Coble headed to Claussen after the crash. He reportedly had hearing issues and may not have heard the train. Survived by widow and three daughters and a son. Interment planned on Claussen plantation burying ground.
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William F. Claussen
Claussen
Charles P. Coble
High Point
Atlantic Coast Line
Florence
D. C
Coble
Cc. P. Coble
First Presbyterian Church
Florence County
William Gregg
Finkley
John Claussen
Celaussen Plantation
Farmers Call Nationwide Strike Over Abnormal Farm Prices
The National Farmers' Union urged a nationwide producers strike to combat deflation in farm product prices. The call, adopted at the national convention, asks local unions to withhold production until profits return to set levels, affecting plains cotton wool and livestock sectors representing about 800,000 farmers.
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National Farmers’ Union
Kansas City
City establ ishes first playground
High Point begins work on its first municipal playground on North Main Street near the First Baptist church. Frank Curtis of Raleigh arrives to install equipment for a site intended to serve all children, with plans to expand to other city areas and a separate effort by Black residents to establish a playground at a local school.
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High Point
Frank Curtis
Raleigh
American Playground Equipment Company
North Main Street
First Baptist Church
W. L. Stamey
Wilson Improves After Election Health Update
President Wilson is reported by White House officials to be improving in health since the election. He has ceased to show anxiety over the decision of the electorate and rest has been advised.
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Wilson
Washington
White House
Phonograph Club Opens at Stamey’s Store
Stamey’s jewelry store launched a phonograph club offering 10 music selections to each buyer. Phonographs priced at 25 dollars cash, or 10 dollars weekly before Christmas and 5 dollars weekly after until paid. Club size not limited as announced by W L Stamey. The store recently remodeled with an attractive front.
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Stamey
Marion Butler eyed for Harding post but NC doubts rise
In Raleigh on November 18, observers say former Senator Marion Butler of Sampson County has slim odds of joining the Harding administration as agriculture secretary. Despite local support, NC politicians expect no one to block his path, though many doubt the state will be treated favorably in the spoils. Separately, the Supreme Court backs Rockingham County in a case over license rules for used Ford trucks, ruling the state cannot grant exclusive licenses to second hand dealers.
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Raleigh
Marion Butler
Sampson County
Harding
North Carolina
Supreme Court
Rockingham County
Ford Automobile Company
Detroit
Mich
Anson County
J. L. H. Clark Lumber Company
Mary B. Currie
Executrix
J. L. Currie Company
Moore County
George H. Brown
Two Die As Steel Frame Collapses At School
In Indianapolis on November 18 two workmen were buried when a steel frame for a three story Emmerich Manual Training High School building collapsed. Thirty others were injured in the accident during construction.
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Indianapolis
Mitty
Emmerich Manual Training High School
Allied nations study conditions in Greece amid upheaval
Paris reports France and Britain will not act independently over Greece. A declaration of policy against King Constantine's return is anticipated once the new Greek government signals requests. In Athens George Rhallis and cabinet members take oath, and Venizelos era influence stirs streets.
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Associated Press
Greece
Venizelos
France
Great Britain
Foreign Office
Constantine
Athens
George Khallis
Uie
Admiral Coundouriatis
Rhallis
Olga
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