Sudden Break in Settlement of Irish Question
London reports relations between England and Ireland unchanged since July 14 as Eamon de Valera’s note rejected a Sinn Fein demand for conference. Lloyd George canceled an Inverness meeting but left room for dialogue while both sides avoid resuming guerrilla warfare and strive to prevent new hostilities.
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London
England
Ireland
Eamon de Valera
Lloyd George
Sinn Fein
Inverness
Nho
Engine Crew Dead as Result of Wreck
Fire man Johnson and an unidentified tramp were killed and Engineer Thomas Lea of Clinton was seriously injured when the engine of the Chicago and Northwestern westbound passenger train number seven was derailed in a washout a mile west of Belle Plaine early this morning.
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Clinton
Ila
Johnson
Thomas Lea
Chicago and Northwestern
Belle Plaine
Japan May Not Talk of Shantung Matter
In Tori o Japan hints it may refuse to discuss Shantung at the Washington conference if China rejects a recent proposal. Reports from responsible circles suggest Japan considers the plan reasonable and seeks to avoid further negotiation on Shantung. Also noted is the keel laying of the Kamoi fuel supply ship in Camden New Jersey with Japanese naval officials and US counterparts present.
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TORIO
China
Shantung
Japan
Washington
Philadelphia
Imperial Japanese Navy
New York Shipbuilding Corporation
Camden
N. J
Osami Nagano
United States Navy
R. T. Hall
The
Shipbuilding Corporation
Gary Sees Broad Price Cuts After Wage Reductions
Gary Indiana on September 16 reports a general price reduction spanning house rents clothing and restaurant meals. The wage drop for steel workers prompted the new price cuts with physicians cutting call charges to two dollars and attorneys trimming divorce case fees from one hundred to fifty dollars.
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Gary
Ind
Elks Band Concert Tonight at the Bandstand
The Elks Band will perform this evening at 7 30 in the bandstand at Main and Elm streets. The program includes Joy Riders overture Delight and other selections by Skaggs Kiefer Faure Hall King Losey and Osborne. The event promises a varied mix of marches waltzes and palms preludes and dances.
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Elks
Main
Elm Streets
Joy Riders
King
Skaggs
Kiefer
Hall
Faure
Imps
Jaazin
Chimes
Osborne
Rifle Rangers
Piedmont Winners Challenged by Columbia
Negotiations began in Greenville for a post season series between Columbia and the Piedmont and Virginia league champions to decide the southeast title. Greensboro and High Point are in a current post season series, with Ports mouth likely the Virginia league representative.
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Greenville
S. C
Columbia
South Carolina
South Atlantic Association
Greensboro
High Point
Portsmouth
Brady insists on murder charge in Arbuckle case
In San Francisco District Attorney Brady announced in Judge Lazarus court that the people will proceed on a murder charge against film comedian Roscoe Arbuckle over Virginia Rappe's death. The case was continued to next Thursday at 1 p.m. to decide which of four charges will be tried.
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San Francisco
Cal
Brady
Lazarus
Roscoe CC
Arbuckle
Virginia Rappe
Southern Textile association meets in Charlotte for expo week
The semi annual Southern Textile Association gathering opens in Charlotte during the Made in Carolinas Exposition. William H. Harris of New York speaks on Defects In Cotton Cloth. D. R. Coker of Hartsville discusses Cotton. B E Geer of Greenville, S C chairs Saturday sessions. Reports and elections follow.
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Charlotte
Southern Textile Association
William H. Harris
New York
Harry H. Boyd
Chadwick Hoskins Mills
H. K. Hallet
Wateree Mills
John Clark
Association
Robert M Mauldin
D. R. Coker
Hartsville
S. C
Shooting of Girls Triggers Race Riot in Tennessee Village
In Montlake, Tennessee, rioting erupted after a white girl trio was shot by Jewel Clipper, a ten year old Black girl. Four white girls were injured, Edna Barnett four others escaped serious harm as miners pushed out Black residents and arrests followed including Clipper family members.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Montlake
Jewel Clipper
Edna Barnett
Lexington Youth Killed in Late Night Car Crash
Roosevelt Eastes 17 of Lexington died at a local hospital around 6 am after a car carrying friends struck a wagon and overturned north of Lexington. Pierce Leonard of Davidson County, driving, suffered a broken leg but is expected to recover. Sheriff's report notes alleged drinking and an empty whisky bottle found at the scene. An investigation has been ordered by the county solicitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt Eastes
Lexington
Pierce Leonard
Davidson County
Eastes
J. W. Sechrest
Danville
Link
Bower
Mosquito Battle Rages in Salisbury
Health officers in Salisbury fight a surge of mosquitoes after a dry spell. County health officer C. W. Armstrong says breeding occurs along stagnant streams where water flow has slowed.
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Salisbury
C. W. Armstrong
McMahon Elected to Golen's Office
Thomas F. McMahon of Providence R I was unanimously elected president of the United Textile Workers of America succeeding the late John Golden. McMahon had been acting president since Goldens death and was the organization’s vice president. Frank MecKosley of Philadelphia was elected first vice president.
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New York
Thomas F. McMahon
Providence
R. J
United Textile Workers of America
John Golden
McMahon
Goldens
Frank MecKosley
Philadelphia
Cape Fear Artillery on Reduced Personnel Basis
Washington reports twelve coast artillery commands placed on reduced personnel as part of army cuts to 150000. Cape Fear North Carolina is among the districts affected by the order amid the broader reduction policy.
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Washington
Coast Artillery
Cape Fear
North Carolina
Deputy sheriff Partin slain by moonshiners in Kentucky ambush
Chenoa Ky September 16 Three hours after being sworn in as deputy sheriff Columbus Partin a 45 year old justice of the peace known as an enemy to moonshiners was assassinated from an ambush near his Bell County home Bloodhounds are tracking the killers.
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Chenoa
Columbus Partin
Bell County
Partin
Pullman Car Service Sought Between Asheville and Raleigh
Raleigh representative Will Neal urged the state corporation commission to start Asheville to Raleigh Pullman service replacing one of the three cars to Goldsboro. He noted heavy Asheville and western state demand with ten Asheville riders for every Goldsboro rider and urged no change at Salisbury or Greensboro. The commission chairman signaled serious consideration and possible October launch. Also reported are charter amendments increasing Advocate Publishing to 265000 and auditing committee updates for the 1921 general assembly.
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Pullman
Raleigh
Asheville
Goldsboro
Will Neal
Marion
Capital
State Corporation Commission
Cincinnati
Winston-Salem
Neal
Corporation Commission
Tom Lee
Advocate Publishing Company of
James F. Barrett
C. G. Worley
Dawson
Lenoir
McGuire
Surry
Waltz
Gaston
General Assembly
Senate
Cities Move Against Ku Klux Demonstrations
El Paso passes first reading of an ordinance banning gatherings of masked persons and requires police permits for masked balls or street carnivals. Louisville public safety warns residents away from a Ku Klux Klan meeting and threatens police action. A recent statement cites 6,000 Klan members in Louisville.
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EL Paso
Tex
Lquisville
Board of Public Safety
Ku Klux Klan
Ku Klux
Louisville
More Buildings Planned for Salisbury Schools
Salisbury city board of education considers plans for temporary school buildings to handle overflow until the half million dollar bond issue is sold and permanent structures are built.
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Salisbury
City Board of Education
National Guard Reinforced Toward War Basis
Washington reports substantial progress by the army general staff and state executives in shaping the national guard under the new organic law as the first reinforcement to the regular army in war. By September 1 federal recognition covered 124000 guardsmen, up about 46000 since January 1, with overall strength rising from 208158 to 225000 as divisions are reorganized and three new divisions formed.
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Washington
Army General Staff
War Department
National Guard
Camp Bragg Becomes Artillery School Again
The field officers artillery school is ordered moved from Camp Knox Kentucky to Camp Bragg North Carolina where it previously operated. Camp Bragg regains its former status as directed by the War Department. The Weeks order revokes recent changes placing Camp Bragg under the fourth area at Camp McPherson. Meanwhile the 10th Infantry Brigade headquarters from Camp Jackson South Carolina is diverted to Camp Knox Kentucky permanently.
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Washington
Field Officers’ Artillery
Camp Knox
Camp Bragg
North Carolina
War Department
Camp McPherson
Weeks
10Th Infantry Brigade
Camp Jackson
S. C
Jefferson Barracks
Efird and Charlotte Mercantile hit by major fire loss
Fire damages the Efird department store and Charlotte Mercantile in downtown Charlotte. Officials estimate total losses between 350000 and 400000 dollars with less than ten percent of the half million stock salvageable. Insurance will likely cover buildings but stock coverage falls short. The Charlotte Mercantile company operates the Efird chain of thirty two stores in the Carolinas.
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Charlotte
Charlotte Mercantile Company
Efird
Carolinas
Concord Seeks New Chief of Police
Concord residents discuss the October 6 aldermen meeting as four local candidates and four outsiders vie for the police chief post. Chief Harry M. Joyner fills the unexpired term after Chief C. A. Robinson resigned amid textile strike discontent.
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Concord
Harry M. Joyner
C. A. Robinson
Crowded Concord Schools Press For Room At Opening
Concord on September 16 reports every public school filled as 1,700 pupils enroll. High school classes overflow into the central building and chapel while the expanded primary building remains insufficient for new students.
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Concord
Plane Shed Bargain at Auction in London
A large twin flight airplane shed cost over 150000 dollars but sold at auction for 525 dollars in London on September 6. The sale highlights a dramatic drop from expected value.
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London
Thomas D. Warren a likely choice as supreme justice
Raleigh, Sept 16. Governors Morrison may appoint Thomas D. Warren to the Supreme Court within days. Backers of W. J. Adams argue his superior court experience favors him, while Warren's supporters insist he is qualified. Endorsements pour in for both men as state leaders weigh the options.
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Raleigh
Astern
North Carolina
Thomas D. Warren
Supreme Court
Morrison
General Assembly
Warren
W. J. Adams
Carthage
Adams
Goldsboro
William R. Allen
Judge Adams
Mr. Warren
Democratic Executive Committee
Roscoe Arbuckle Party Liquor Use Linked to Tragedy
Federal officers reported that more than forty quarts of liquor were consumed at a San Francisco hotel suite party held by Roscoe Arbuckle. Miss Virginia Rappe died after the event, with Frederick Fishback providing details to Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert Camarillo. Officials say Ardowne's automobile valued at $25 000 could be seized under the Volstead act if the statements are substantiated.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Roscoe Arbuckle
San Francisco
Virginia Rappe
Frederick Fishback
Robert Camarillo
United States
Camarillo
Fishback
Arbuckle
Ardawne
Cotton markets open steady with slight decline on futures
New York September 16 noting a moderately active but quiet cotton market. Prices showed a tendency to move lower with earth cables from Liverpool firmer yet overall sagging. The market opened steady with declines of 19 to 20 points as futures traded near 19.00 to 19.10.
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New York
Liverpool
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American Relief Administration
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Piedmont
Pierce Leonard Hurt
M’mahon
Golen
Hollidayburg
Frank Berger
Canoe Creek
Texas
National
States
Midnight Blaze
Thos. D. Warren
Supreme
Eastern Carolina
Democratic
Max Abernethy
Roscoe
Frisco
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