Anti-Klan war opens in Oklahoma with referendum push
In Oklahoma City, December 17, the anti-Ku Klux Klan group plans its initial action against the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan with R. R. Stevens announcing the opening meeting and Ald rich Blake set as speaker. The anti-Klan drive has spread to fifty counties and a petition drive for an initiative and referendum on anti-Klan legislation has 26 000 signers.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
anti-Ku Klux Klan Association
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
Oklahoma
R. R. Stevens
Aldrich Blake
J. C. Walton
Stevens
Slavic Temple Ruins Found in Germany Claim Rethra Shrine
Dr Karl Schuchhard of the Berlin Museum locates ruins near Feldberg believed to be Rethra, the Slav god Suarasici’s sacred site, destroyed in 1068 1069 by Bishop Burkhard under Henry IV. The finding ties to Merseburg’s 1000 era descriptions, with lingering Slavic customs in Spreewald near Berlin.
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Feldberg
Mecklenburg
Karl Schuchhard
Berlin Museum of Anthropology
Rethra
Elbe
Oder
Suarasici
Henry IV
Halberstadt
Burchhard
Germany
Schurchhard
Merseburg
Spreewald
Berlin
Hawaii Alien School Act May Go to Supreme Court
Hawaii's territorial government may take the alien language school dispute to the U S Supreme Court. Questions include the right to close foreign language schools, tax per pupil, and teacher English exams. Suits on all three issues are pending in Hawaii courts.
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Hawaii
Supreme Court
Honolulu
A. P
United States Supreme Court
John A. Mathewman
French Boys in Factories Given Industrial Courses
Paris introduces apprentice style training with two year classroom work and a year in the shop for sons of factory workers. They receive alternating theory and practice under skilled operators, aiming to prepare them for skilled industry. Paris theaters also run training courses for scene shifters in major houses.
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Paris
France
Theatres of
Ouachita Cotton Mills Stockholders Meeting Notice
Notice to stockholders announces the Ouachita Cotton Mills annual meeting on Wednesday in January 1924 to elect a board of directors and handle business at the company office. Guy P. Stubbs secretary treasurer signs the notice.
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Ouachita Cotton Mills
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Guy P. Stubbs
Sec
Treas
Coffin Maker Delivers Personal Service in La Paz Bolivia
A La Paz S. A. coffin maker fulfills orders by delivering the caskets himself. A recent visitor photographed the scene in Bolivia's capital showing the artisan's hands on duty and the custom service in the South American nation.
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la Paz
Bolivia
S. A
Philippine Isles Prove Rich Field To Archaeologist
Manila reports Carl E. Guthe of the University of Michigan classifies first year findings from Cebu, Bohol, and Samar. Artifacts include Chinese and native relics dating up to 2,300 years, with skull types and jade axes suggesting long interaction between Chinese traders and Philippine cultures.
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Manila
A. P
Philippine Islands
Carl E. Guthe
University of Michigan
Cebu
Bohol
Samar
Philippines
Ming
Deetor Guthe
Pasig
H. Otley Beyer
University of the Philippines
Philippine
Guthe
Bars in English Court Building Offer Hidden Licenses
London report describes several licensed bars inside the Royal Courts of Justice where judges, clerks, staff, and even police frequent. The Crypt Bar hosts many meetings and settlements during lunch, while a private bar serves court officials and a second caters to off duty police. The refreshment department provides homely fare for visitors and staff.
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London
A. P
Law
Admiralty
Crypt
Courts
Boy Dies From Gunshot Wounds In Birmingham
William R. Guion a 17 year old Shelby County youth died in a Birmingham hospital from gunshot wounds to the neck. His father says the shots were fired by state law enforcement officers as the boy played in a wooded area near his home on Saturday afternoon. No motive or cause has been determined.
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Dry Dee
Tress
Birmingham
Ala
Dee
William R. Guion
Shelby County
Gift counselors invite you to visit the Jewelry Co
To the Regular Fellow will you disappoint her or see us first Gift counselors invite shoppers to the 17 21 U jewelry store for guidance on selecting gifts for women and men.
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U. 8
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