Locarno Treaty Signed by Germany and Antagonists Aims for Peace
Germany and its principal world antagonists signed the Locarno pact and collateral treaties promising peace in Europe and arbitration of frontier disputes. The simple ceremony in the Foreign Office celebrated a shift from Versailles coercion to voluntary, optimistic cooperation, with Chancellor Luther, Premier Briand, and Foreign Secretary Chamberlain among the participants.
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France
Chamberlain
Great Britain
Foreign Office
Italy
Belgium
Poland
Wilbur declines California chief justice post amid rumors
Secretary Wilbur rejects Governor Richardson’s offer for the California chief justice seat, ending persistent rumors of his resignation. He cites a sense his duty remains in Washington and notes prior health concerns of California’s chief justice, with no comment on Coolidge awareness.
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Drilling Resumes at Stone Mountain Confederate Memorial
Atlanta December 1 The Confederate memorial at Stone Mountain resumes work after a spring halt. Sculptor Augustus Loukemann arrives to lead, plans to remove surplus rock, and to begin the Mall of Memory model showing a hall one hundred by fifty by fifty feet with thirteen columns and thirteen state panels. A grand stairway will connect to a lagoon area at the base.
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Stone Mountain
Augustus Loukemann
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Mall of Memory
Union
Suit ruins married life of Rhinelander
Parson Davis, counsel for Alice Boatrice Jones, told the jury the Rhinelanders would never live together again regardless of the suit outcome. He said the estranged couple would besmirch each other and that Alice would be kept to save her honor, not to regain her husband. Indications were the case would not reach the jury before tomorrow.
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Mitchell counsel fails in spectacular bid to unseat Graves
Washington reports the Mitchell court martial: defense fails in challenging Major General William S. Graves as impartial. The court overrules objections about cross examination bias after a fiery in-court exchange. President Major General Howze admonishes both sides. Yarnell testimony continues amid defense claims of insulting treatment of witnesses by counsel Reid.
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Pinchot Plan of Settlement Fails in Coal Crisis
Philadelphia, Dec 1 AP Governor Pinchot’s plan to end the anthracite suspension has failed as owners rejected it. Hope for an early peace treaty looks slim. A letter from operators to the governor suggests miners and operators remain far apart since talks broke off in Atlantic City on Aug 4. Whether Pinchot will press further could not be learned.
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Ferguson silent on Texas special session call
Governor Miriam Ferguson has made no formal statement on calling a special session of the Texas legislature amid pressure from several lawmakers. James E. Ferguson said claims of an informal Sun interview are inaccurate and that no decision has been announced.
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Miriam A. Ferpu
Reports on Muscle Shoals project urge government lease or control
The majority and minority reports of the Muscle Shoals Commission were released. The majority favors leasing Muscle Shoals or, if no satisfactory lease is found, government operation of the plant. The minority backs private leases for power and nitrate plants and proposes a five member congress appointee board to arrange leasing.
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Man Charged With Murdering His Wife in Morristown
Special to The Times Morristown Tenn Nov 30 TalF Lawson 27 held in jail charged with murder in connection with the death of his wife found dead in her bed at home three miles northeast of Morristown Her father discovered the body A gash over the left eye and instant death are reported Police later found Lawson near the Bolaton River Haw area wearing only his undershirt and trousers The case centers on the presumed slaying at their home with authorities attempting to piece together the events surrounding the fatal incident.
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Florida Peninsular Storm Wreaks Heavy Damage
A tropical storm sweeping across Florida's peninsula caused five deaths, many injuries, and extensive property damage estimated near 3 million dollars. Winds reached hurricane force in parts of Jacksonville and Tampa areas, with utilities down and telegraph service disrupted southward.
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France weighs debt settlement and levy plan in new cabinet
Paris reports M. Loucheur, finance minister in Briand's cabinet, urges quick talks to settle wartime debts with allies. A ten percent levy on capital, payable in thirty annuities, and a sinking fund are proposed to fund near term needs. Inflation may be used to cover eight to nine billion francs, with a balanced budget and stable currency as goals. Talks aim to include Britain and Washington creditors, while ambassadorial changes unfold.
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Noel's appeal deferred by New Jersey court
In Trenton New Jersey the Court of Pardons deferred Noel Harr JW a death-row inmate from Montclair awaiting clemency. The defense argued Noel had exhausted remedies, while the case proceeded through the legal channels toward potential mercy or reprieve.
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Slaying of Youth a Climax of Booze Party
York Dees AP report says the death of George Nye’s 19 year old daughter marked a booze party climax. Gordon Pirie confessed, surrendered to Bronx police, admitting he killed Nye by smashing his skull with an axe after a theft. All principals are minors. district attorney cites drinking and predatory behavior among youths and teens.
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