Needy Children Fund Inaugurated in Kingsport for Christmas Aid
A volunteer driven Needy Children Fund was launched in Kingsport to aid poor children this Christmas. Sponsored by local philanthropic friends, funds will go to the American Legion, the Conference of Ministers, and Kingsport schools. Contributions are voluntary, mailed to The Kingsport Times care of Newsy Children Fund, and will be used solely for needy children.
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Aaerigan Legion
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Christus
Chile
Stir Created Over Basil Thompson Arrest In London
London society buzzes over the arrest of Basil Thompson on a serious offense. He and a woman named Sue Bagil Thompson failed to appear in court, with trial postponed to January 1 at Miuribord Street Police Court amid denials and high-profile defense.
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Pewspapore
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Chile
Homwood
Wil Canada
York Police
Seablaydy Yard
Englanil'y
Micatest-Seapet
Fervign Govern
Frente
Plot Against German Foreign Minister Revealed
Complete Berlin dispatch reports a foiled assassination plot on German Foreign Minister Stresemann. Two Germans, named Sadarai and Goreng, allegedly planned disguises and a gun attack after the Rathenau assassination anniversary. Police captured the conspirators. another plot was thwarted by Munich and Berlin police before a security conference delegation left.
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Saidari
Goreng
Tueglische Rundschau
Walter Rathenau
Thenden
Crown
Munich
No Change In Chinese Situation Amid Military Standstill
Tientsin dispatch reports Li Chang Ling defeats the National People Army near Peking while artillery bombardments continue. Communications with Peking are cut as bridges at Hsinho are damaged. foreign delegates arrive but cannot reach the capital. General Kun Song Lin forms a separate railway administration near Mukden and may negotiate with General Kuo at Koupanze.
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Wir
Li Chang-Ling
Chihli
National Peoples’ Army
Feng Yu-Hsiung
Peking
Shanghaikwan
Hsinho Ivey
Pewing
Kun Song-Lin
Chang ‘Sse-Lin
Ghinghow Fu
Mukeden
Xegiluc
Lawnehow
Tiantsin
Chang
so-Lin
Kuo
Koupanze
Chinchow
Yuan Mukden
Insurgent Leaders Defends His Ford
Insurgent leaders defend their Ford policy stance as a party rift unfolds in Washington. Representative Preay of Wisconsin criticizes the insurgents restructuring to minor committees while Tennessee’s minority leader offers cautious sympathy. The debate highlights tensions within the Republican rank and file.
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Preay
Wisconsin
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Vigoo
Tennessee
Prosecution seeks dismissal of Colonel Mitchell at trial
The prosecution urged dismissal of Colonel William Mitchell before the general court martial, claiming his conduct harmed Army discipline and brought discredit to service. Major Gullion reviewed evidence touching Mitchell's duties with the Navy Department and cited witnesses and remarks by defense figures, including references to Admiral Sims and Representative Stei as targets of criticism.
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William Mitchell
Unity
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Wiliam Mitchell
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Mitchell
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Admiral Sins
Will Hensley
Army Air Service
H. Washeridan
Air Service
Orville Anderson
Robert BE. Oldys
William Schauler
Air Service Reserve
Gerald Brant
L. HK
la Gardia
Reid
Man Morland
House Refuses Gift Tax In New Revenue Bill
The House declined to place a gift tax in the revenue bill after debate. Amendments proposed by Democrats and Republicans sought to modify or remove taxes on tobacco products and admissions. The vote favoring the amendment favored keeping the tax structure, while other proposals faced defeat, with the bill facing further consideration and opposition from several members.
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Washington
Browning
Tennes
Abernethy
Kincherley
Kentucky
Hawley
Rapuboean
Oregon
Wipsie
Garrett
Au. Duis
Griffin
New York
McKeown
Oklahoma
Battling Siki to be buried as a Christian tomorrow
New York reports Battling Siki, born Muslim and raised a slave in Senegal, will receive a Christian burial tomorrow at a Harlem funeral chapel. The boxer was killed by two bullets fired by an unknown assailant Monday. his widow stated he chose Christianity and would be hated if buried as a Mohammedan.
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Siki
Senegal
Burt
X Negro Funeral Chapel
Haviem
Mohammedan
Senate Defends World Court as Landmark of Peace
Senator Swanson of Virginia argues for ratification of the World Court, saying it is a shining landmark promoting world peace and must be supported with reservations to extend its usefulness. He rejects claims the court meddles in U S domestic affairs and calls for adherence to the court as a key global justice institution.
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Virginia
League of Nations
America
Council and Assembly of the League
United States
League
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Senate
Colonel Mitchell Denounces Prosecution Methods at Court Martial
Washington AP report says Colonel William Mitchell rested his case without replying to the prosecution and urged his dismissal. He charged the methods used against him were improper as closing arguments began, with Major Gullion to present the prosecution’s final.
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Washington
William Mitchell
Ernander
Birt
Bee
Allen Gullion
Armyc
Far
Gullion
Doumer Aims To Fast Track France Budget Plans
Paris December 17 Paul Doumer the new finance minister has been installed and begun work to help France out of the financial slump He plans to accelerate budget voting by parliament and will present a government backed program after the new year recess The cabinet will approve the plan before publication and its rejection could force Briand to resign.
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Paris
Paul Doumer
France
M. Gonmer
Chamber of Deputies
M. Doumer
Briand
Anthracite Miners and Operators Await Negotiation Invite
Philadelphia December 17 AP Anthracite miners and operators waited for a formal invitation from a committee of mayors and burgesses to resume wage talks ending a sixteenth week strike. A meeting may be at Scranton next week or another convenient time to discuss wages and working conditions where talks last August broke off. Governor Pinchot met about 50 mayors. A plan from Luzerne County lawmakers for an immediate return to work during negotiations was accepted by operators and rejected by miners. Pinchot's November 28 proposals were accepted by miners and rejected by operators. The plan also provided for a return to work. Civil War veteran Brigadier General James E. Mackin died at 79 in Los Angeles.
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Philadelphia
Scranton
Atlantic City
Pinchot
Harrisburg
Luzern County
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Pinchots
Extension of Mail Routes Approved
President Coolidge approved extensions to rural mail delivery to add 422 new routes immediately. He sent Congress a supplemental appropriation of 31,600,000 to the Post Office Department budget.
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Washington
Tia
Coolidge
Congress
Mantle of leadership falls upon Democrats
Washington December 17. After a long delay the Senate began debate on a resolution for American membership in the world court. Democratic spokesmen take the lead while a determined Republican led phalanx of irreconcilables opposes. Senator Swanson of Virginia offers the plan as the Senate foreign relations debate opens.
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Senate
White House
League of
Foreign’ ‘Elations Committee
League
Harding
Coolidge
Jeague
Janjestr
Swanson
Virginia
Rankine
Hopeful view on league decision regarding Iraq
London reports a hopeful view that the League of Nations endorsement of Britain's Mosul position may allow negotiators to forge a friendly understanding between Turkey and Britain. The Times sees value in enabling direct talks with Ankara, while The Daily Mail predicts universal British indignation and warns that Locarno sentiment could turn into Mosul bricks.
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League of Nations of
Great Britain
Mosul
Kingdom of
Iraq
Turkey
League of Nation
Geneva
Council of the League
Sabri Bey
Russia
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League of Nations
Angola
Daily Mail
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