Bergdoll Gold Traced to Kitchen of Slacker Home
Washington notes the Bergdoll gold case ended with Romig stating he never saw the gold after it was dumped on the kitchen floor in Philadelphia. Romig described the trek from the U S treasury and testified of attempts to stall Treasury clerks while discussing the buried gold.
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Bergdoll Gold
Slacker
Washington
Grover Cleveland
House
Bergdoli
Philadelphia
United States Treasury
James E. Rowig
Romig
Bergdol
John W. Wescott
New Jersey
Bergdoll
John P. Sherburne
Germany
Rémig
Harry Thaw
Thaw
Treasury
Grover
Luhrigh
Indiana
Romiz
Pershing Named Chief of Staff to Succeed Mirch
General John J. Pershing announced as chief of staff of the Army, succeeding Maj. Gen. Peyton C. Mirch. He will assume the office in July.
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General Pershing
Associated Press
Washington
John A. Pershing
Ornate Set War Week S
Thre’ Actng
Peyton C “Mirch
Advocates Closer Co operation of American Grocers
Francis Kemper of Atlanta urged closer cooperation between wholesale and retail grocers of the United States while addressing Southern Wholesale Grocers association delegates in Cincinnati. Paul E. Kroehle spoke on brokers and the food brokers' link as Halsl urged a nationwide ad campaign to inform the public of wholesale grocers' services. Drop shipments were discussed and referred to the resolutions committee.
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Cincinnati
United States
Francis Kemper
Atlanta
National
Resolutions Committee
Kingsport Indians Fall to Bristol State Liners in Rain Spoiled Game
In a seven and a half inning clash at Ten Neva Field, Bristol State Liners defeated Kingsport 11 to 7 amid muddy conditions and contentious umpiring. Wilcox hit the first season home run for Bristol, while Moody and Zimmer toed the mound for Kingsport in a game marked by erratic defense and disputed calls. Mayor Ellison of Johnson City travels to Bristol to review the umpiring after protests from both managers.
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Tenneva
Kingsport Indians
Bristol State
Bristol
Nick Bell
Ellison
Johnson City
Irelan
Taylor
Indians
Bacon
Wilcox
State Liners
Moody
Mullaney
Kingsport
Raley Nak
Cs. A
Cys
Asa
Sorvseeee
Moore
Wileok
Marafina
Lloyd McCabe
AB Rhoa
Trelan Grigg
Mulaney
McAndrews
Kopshaw
ZimmMer
Rimes
Iaman
Ringel
Trelan
Zimmer
Lloyd
Presidents Hope for Conference to Settle World Disputes
President Harding urged world leaders to meet at a conference table to settle disputes and advance peace. He praised Masonry, urged fraternity in the republic, and noted support for rebuilding Belleau Wood as an American Memorial in France. L. H. Troutman was elected league president as Atlantic City prepared for 1922.
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Washington
Harding
National League of Masonic Clubs
Republic
America
ePrshing
Lejeune
Marine Corps
L. H. Troutman
League
Atlantic City
N. J
Warren G. Harding
Vilage
Belleau
France
Congress
Mount Vernon
Final vote blocked on grain dealing regulation bill
Washington May 13 final vote on the Tinker bill to regulate dealings in grain futures was blocked by Representative Walsh who demanded an engrossed copy not available. Passage vote was ordered for tomorrow. Tinker expects approval despite opposition alleging government interference and overly drastic provisions.
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Washington
Tinker
Walsh
Massachusetts
House
Kansas
Agricultural Committee
Mullins Elected to Presidency of Southern Baptists
Dr. E. Y. Mullins, head of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, was elected president of the Southern Baptist Convention on the first ballot at its sixty sixth annual session in Chattanooga. A total of 30010 votes were cast with Mullins winning unanimously. four vice presidents and officers were chosen by acclamation, including Lieut Gov B F Pankey and Mayor A W Chambliss.
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Chattanooga
E. Y. Mullins
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville
Southern Baptist Convention
George W. McDaniel
Richmond
W. W. Landrum
Russellville
John D. Mell
Athens
Z. T. Cody
Greenville
S. C
Mullins
Joshua Levering
Baltimore
E. W. Stephens
Missouri
E. C. Dorgan
Nashville
B. F. Pankey
New Mexico
J. H. Hobbs
Birmingham
Henry Allen Tupper
Washington
A. W. Chambliss
H. C. Moore
H. Burnett
Macon
W. P. Harvey
George W. Norton
O. C. S. Wallace
West Mount Baptist Church
Montreal
Canada
Europe
John W. Inter
First Baptist Church
W. S. Wiley
Muskokee
Tex
Gambrell
Association of City Baptist Council
South
S. E. Ewing
St. Louis
Farrington
Blair case testimony ends as Senate committee mulls verdict
The Senate Finance Committee concluded testimony and arguments in David H. Blair’s nomination for internal revenue commissioner. A decision was expected Sunday or Monday amid Johnson opposition. The post was vacant as M F West’s term expired, with Secretary Mellon assuming duties. Additional charges against Blair were examined, including NC primary voting and an income tax case involving his father in law.
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Associated Press
Washington
David H. Blair
Winston-Salem
N. C
Internal Revenue
Senate Finance Committee
Blair
Johnson
California
Internal Revenue Commissioner
M. F. West
Mellon
Treasury Department
Senator Johnson
Chicago
North Carolina
Opposition to Naval Appropriations Bill Grows in Senate
In Washington on May 13 the half billion naval appropriations bill faced early opposition from disarmament advocates led by Senator Borah Idaho. Amendments boosting recruiting funds were deferred as Borah and King Utah staunchly attacked the bill’s scope and wartime spending while the Senate debated land acquisitions and bases inclusion.
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Washington
Senate
Naval Affairs Committee
House
Borah
Idaho
Key West
Fla
San Diego
Cal
Naval Hospital
Guam
San Point
Wash
San Pedro
Alameda
Utah
King
United States
New two story brick building completed on Main Street
A two story brick structure costing $12,000 by Dimee and Mallis adjoins Kingsport restaurant on Main Street. Measuring 25 by 70 feet, it houses a barber shop with five chairs run by Nick Mallis and John Ballis, a shoe shine parlor, baths, and eight furnished rooms on the second floor offered on hotel plans.
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Main Street
Kingsport
Dimee and Mallis
Barbner
Nick Mallis
John Ballis
Shoe Shine
Dorsey Replies to Critics Over Georgia Negro Case List
Atlanta May 13 Governor Dorsey answered critics of his published list of alleged mistreatment cases. He defended investigations into Ed White of Upson county and cited reports from white merchants about White's family being treated outrageously. He urged a new policy to preserve Georgia's self respect.
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Atlanta
Dorsey
Georgia
E. T. Shirley
M. L. Felts
Superior Court of Toombs
Warrenton
E. H. Searcy
Superior Court of Flint
Griffin
Searey
Ed White
Upson County
Searcy
the Rock
Sial
Federation Opposes New Department Of Welfare Move
Cincinnati May 13 The executive council of the American Federation of Labor protests Congress plans to create a department of public welfare and urges federation representatives be heard before the Senate Education Committee. The council condemns basing wages on the cost of living and favors opposing anti labor legislation. The council also condemns the Soviet regime and warns the Socialist party and Industrial Workers of the World for anti labor activity while noting extensive data on Soviet documents.
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Cincinnati
Executive Council
The
American Federation of Labor
Congress
Department of Public Welfare
Samuel Gompers
Federation
W. S. Kenyon
Senate Committee On Education
Department of Labor
Gompers
Council
Organized Labor
Labor Department
Department of Welfare
Russia
United States
Socialist Party
Industrial Workers of the World
Communist Party
America
China criminalizes wearing ranks above one’s own badge
Report notes a penalties in China for men who display buttons embroidery or decorations that denote a rank higher than their own. The rule targets impersonation and misrepresentation in military or official circles.
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China
Clara Smith Hamon Relinquishes Claim To Jake Hamon Estate
Los Angeles reports a settlement where Clara Smith Hamon relinquishes all claims to Jake L. Hamon estate for 10000 dollars. Attorney J B Champion states rights to royalties and oil interests from Hamon records are recognized and provide present revenue. Frank L. Ketch administers the estate.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Clara Smith Hamon
Jake L. Hamon
Oklahoma
J. B. Champion
Frank L. Ketch
Hamon
Jake Hamon
Deputy Sheriff Delivers Ammunition to State Police
Williamson West Virginia May 13 reports say Chief Deputy Sheriff Hall left with ammunition for a state police detachment in Sprigg a town in yesterday's battle zone. Sprigg reports indicate firing resumed at daybreak with no details provided.
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Associated Press
Williamson
W. Va
Hall
Sprigg
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Southern Wholesale Grocers Association
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Houston
Sonic Clubs
Southern Baptists
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