King George Opens Parliament With Foreign and Domestic Focus
London dispatch reports King George opened parliament delivering a throne speech stressing friendly foreign relations, Egypt’s acceptance of redress for the Sirdar Stack assassination, and postponing treaty considerations while pursuing normal talks with Russia. He also noted Singapore naval base progress, Prince of Wales invitations to Argentina and South Africa, efforts to cut expenses, ease taxes, and measures to boost trade, reduce unemployment, and address rising costs and housing shortages. The speech is described as unusually comprehensive and historically significant.
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Noted authoress Fatally Injured in Auto Crash
Los Angeles December 2 AP Gene Stratton Porter novelist and short story writer died here after her car collided with a streetcar near her home. Her husband Charles Darwin Porter of Rome City Indiana banker awaited arrival in Los Angeles. Porter known for Laddie Freckles and Limberlost organized Gene Stratton Porter Inc to handle film rights and adaptations.
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Rebellion Or Time Romantic Career On Jersey Waterfront
The Hudson county grand jury considered invoking martial law to curb bootlegging amid fears of nationwide corruption. Judge Minturn urged findings could reveal a widespread, subterranean rebellion against U S law, likening it to Washingtons whiskey rebellion in scope.
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Renew Fight On White Plague Christmas Seal Quota Fixed
Kentucky's share in the national Christmas Seal drive to fight tuberculosis is fixed at 60,000 dollars. The Kentucky Tuberculosis Association directs sales from its Louisville headquarters, led by executive secretary Dr J S Lock. The Christmas Seal program traces to 1907 in Delaware and Denmark, growing to a nationwide tool for tuberculous children.
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Japanese Emigrants Plan Brazilian Settlement
A Japanese emigration association operating in Brazil has purchased about 20 000 acres in Rio Paulo state to establish a village for Japanese migrants. The company will assist emigrants to Brazil, according to a cablegram from its agent in Brazil.
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League of Nations to Postpone Geneva Disarmament Talks
The League of Nations council in private session decided to accede to England's request and delay the Geneva peace protocol arrangements for a disarmament conference until the League's March meeting. The December report from Rome notes the secret discussion occurred today.
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Runs Down Thief to Regain His Gun
In Chattanooga Tennessee colored man MelIntire broke into John H. Taylor's Yellow Creek home Sunday night and stole a shotgun. Taylor pursued, fired, and wounded MelIntire at Stony Fork Junction. Speed Marsee arrested Taylor who claimed self defense and was released. MelIntire was captured and jailed at Tone Mountain awaiting trial.
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Butler Gets One-Year Extension As Philadelphia Safety Director
Brigadier General Smedley Butler was granted a one year extension today by President Coolidge to serve as director of public safety of Philadelphia. The move cements Butler's role in the city government amid ongoing efforts to bolster law and order.
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Detroit luncheon aids Lincoln Memorial University drive
A Detroit Athletics Club luncheon raised about 8000 for Lincoln Memorial University at Morrogate Tennessee. Dr Robert O Matthews spoke on the mountain folk’s need for endowment while praising the university’s work symbolizing Lincoln’s spirit and offering education to native Americans.
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Death claims Mahlon Pitney former U S judge
Mahlon Pitney former associate justice of the Supreme Court died here early today. He was 62 years old and had retired from the bench due to ill health. Born February 5 in Morristown New Jersey he rose from state politics to the New Jersey Supreme Court and served as state chancellor before being named to the U S Supreme Court by President Taft in March 142.
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England To Retain Historic Epistle From Mary Queen of Scots
London December 9 AP Nine letters signed and subscribed by Mary Queen of Scots are to be offered to the British nation. To secure them and 21 other documents, a fund of 11000 dollars is being raised by popular subscription. The background notes a mother and her son, a cow sold to raise funds, and historical scholarship linked to the university's founding about 30 years ago.
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Indian Mounds at Muscle Shoals Face Submersion
Smithsonian ethnology chief Dr. Walter Fowkes and Gerrard Fowke report excavations at Muscle Shoals near Town Creek Colbert County Alabama revealing mussel shell mounds copper ornaments beads crestplates and pottery fragments. The site will be flooded by the Wilson Dam when commissioned 1925.
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Minerals Aid the Food Supply in Kentucky Report
Lexington report to the American Chemical Society notes minerals may be vital to global food supplies. Copper iron manganese zinc and other elements show major roles in crops like Kentucky finegrass red clover alfalfa corn and wheat. Polished rice loses copper manganese and zinc, affecting nutrition as pigeons fed polished rice developed deficiencies while those fed unpolished rice stayed normal.
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Mortimer Testifies About Forbes Divorce Issue
Elias U Mortimer chief government witness in the Veterans Bureau conspiracy trial testified in Chicago that Col Charles R Forbes broke up his home. Mortimer said he hoped Mrs Mortimer had obtained the Philadelphia divorce and that he helped Forbes leave his apartment in 1922 after a Labor Day evening incident. He added he wants to even with Forbes.
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Detours North of Corbin Abolished on Dixie Route
Asheville observers report that all detours on the Dixie Route A north of Corbin will be removed and traffic redirected to a new road. Officials note the London to Corbin stretch will be completed in ten days, reducing detours to two miles. Travel data suggests foreign visitors spend about 7.50 daily, potentially injecting substantial new money into the region’s economy.
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Immoral Traditions Said to Shape Philippine Isles
Mrs. Carl, wife of the Philippines governor, cites lack of home life and polygamy among Moros as factors shaping the southern provinces. She describes Malay and Mohammedan influence across about 1,500 small islands, with a dowry system governing marriages and penalties for unfaithful wives.
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Mine Workers Election Candidates and Delegates
The United Mine Workers mailings announce a biennial election with incumbent William Strang Green seeking reelection as secretary treasurer while opponent Voy Vehiona challenges. Nova Scotia and Christos Her, with Joseph Neating of J Mines, are among the candidates as over forty names contend for eight delegate seats and eight alternates at the American Federation of Labor convention.
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Monopoly in U S 3 Began in Year 1623
SEATTLE Wash Dec 22 AP9 Monopoly in America in 1623 Edward MacMahon professor of history in situ of Washington declared it a lecture here A cow was brought to colony from England Professor MacMahon said and allotted to several families including Miles Standish a bachelor Captain the cow share by share he and his relatives enjoyed an annual supply of milk while his neighbor...
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Treasure Hunters Readying Manila Search for Hidden Spanish Gold
Manila reports a tale of a treasure hidden a century ago in the Babuyan islands. Natives say an old woman secreted the gold to protect it from earthquakes and volcanic danger. A visiting crew carried rumors of two men guarding the mythic stash.
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