Mississippi Fires Insurance Firms Pause Plans to Quit
One hundred thirty eight fire insurance companies suspend Mississippi business after a state revenue suit claims rate collusion. If garnishment terms cannot be settled, cancellation of all risks and immediate withdrawal from the state would follow. The move affects policies totaling about 1.25 billion dollars, per the National Board of Fire Underwriters.
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Mississippi
Associated Press
Jackson
Miss
State Revenue Agent
New York
State Revenue ‘Agent of
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National Board of Fire l Underwriters
House Commons Adopts Ireland Home Rule Bill
The Irish home rule bill, slightly amended by the Lords, was adopted by the House of Commons. It now requires only the royal signature to become law.
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House Commons
Ireland
London
House of Lords
House of Commons
Pilgrim Tercentenary Observed Amid New England News
Descendants of the Pilgrims joined dignitaries in Plymouth to mark the 300th anniversary of the 1620 landing. Senator Henry Cabot Lodge delivered the Plymouth Oration alongside Governor Calvin Coolidge as Dean LeBaron Briggs read a commemorative poem.
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New England
Plymouth
Masa
Plymouth Bay
Pymouth Rock
America
Great
Britain
Holland
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
Daniel Webster
Calvin Coolidge
Dean LeBaron R. Briggs
Faculty of Arts
Harvard University
Felicia Hemans
Senator Lodge
Senator Marcus Smith Named to International Joint Commission
Washington Senator Marcus Smith of Arizona is reported to have been selected by President Wilson as a member of the International Joint Commission which handles questions between the United States and Canada including fisheries.
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Washington
Marcus Smith
Arizona
Wilson
Crown Porices Accused of Burning Village
A Tulsk dispatch says Crown forces burned Ballinaire village in Longford early today in reprisal for the attack on police barracks that left one constable dead and three wounded. The home rule bill becomes effective at the government’s discretion within three and a half years, with power to apply the law when deemed opportune.
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London
Tulsk
Ballinaire
Longford
Police explain why charges against C J Jones were dropped
The Monroe News-Star reports that charges against C J Jones were not dropped for his prominent family but due to the victims refusing to prosecute. In the car incident he fled when confronted by the owner who said he did not intend to steal. Jewelry theft charges center on an uncle who also refused to prosecute.
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C. J. Jones
Aswer
Monroe News-Star
Monroe to Restrict Firecrackers Stiff Prohibition Planned
Mayor Arnold Bernstein seeks to ban firecrackers in Monroe city limits due to numerous complaints. Police insist ordinance A88 limits fireworks use to December 24 25 and January 1 with strict distance restrictions near De Siard Grand streets and fire districts, violation fines start at five dollars.
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Arnold Bernstein
Mall
Heap
Monroe
De‘Siard
Grand Street
Oak
Pinestreet
Tuberculosis Deaths Reported Prompt Christmas Seal Appeal
Oscar Dowling president of the Louisiana State Board of Health cites 1915 and 1919 pulmonary TB death counts in Ouachita and Monroe wards to justify selling Christmas seals at local druggists. He notes 1919 totals by ward and year, urging public health action.
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Oscar Dowling
Louisiana State Board of Health
New Orleans
Monroe
Delares
Ouachita
Onrce
Ford Levi's Stationry
Collen’s Pharmacy
Chasemman Drug Store
Dowling
Miss Frenkel
Swarts
Florida victim of second warning plans to flee city
Benjamin Leffler, 21, of Jacksonville, received an anonymous death threat and was kidnapped, tied to a tree, and beaten after which he announced he would close his store at 2 pm and depart the city that evening.
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Florida
Iving
Benjamin Leffler
Jacksonville
Toledo Robbery Probe Expands To Inside Involvement
Toledo detectives with American Railway Express Company investigators opened a probe into a $16,500 office robbery. Six armed men with shotguns halted guards transferring the cash from the office to a truck, prompting theories of inside involvement.
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Toledo
Dec
American Railway Express Company
De Valera Rumor Suppressed After Aquitania Search
Southampton December 21 A thorough search of the steamer Aquitania which arrived this morning found no evidence to support rumors that De Valera was aboard.
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Associated Press
Southampton
de Valera
Harding confab on world peace draws irreconcilables
Marion, Dec 21. Miles Poindexter of Washington joined Senator Harding in wartime peace talks as part of a series with irreconcilables who opposed the Versailles League. The fourth conference aimed to rally support for a world peace plan for the next administration. Governor Morrow of Kentucky also attended today's list.
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Marion
Senate
Miles Poindexter
Washington
Harding
World Peace Association
Morrow
Kentucky
Greek Cabinet Resigns but Premier Stays On
Premier Rhallis submitted the Greek cabinet's resignation to Constantine but was asked to remain in office until parliament opens sessions. The move follows political pressure as the government contends with ongoing crisis.
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Athens
Rhallis
Constantine
Progress Seen in German Talks Ahead of Christmas Break
Brussels December 22 The progress since the start of the second financial conference has encouraged allied delegates to believe that by the time the conference adjourns Thursday for Christmas the minor differences with Germany will have disappeared. Both sides remain conciliatory.
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Pagepossy Ag
Brussels
Germany
Fordney Tariff Forces and Opponents Set for Scrap
Washington scene as supporters win 206 to 76 to suspend calendar business and push the Fordney tariff bill. Backlash from the Senate and House foreshadows a clash when the measure is discussed with the ten month duration and high import duties on cotton and Egyptian cotton included in the proposed list.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Senate
Ways and Means Committee
Fordney
Banker Otto H. Kahn Urges Tax Revisions for Growth
Otto H. Kahn, New York banker, told the House Ways and Means committee that business requires tax law revision to sustain growth. He criticized the Versailles treaty economics and advocated continuing income surtaxes.
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Washington
Otto H. Kahn
New York
House Ways and Means Committee
West Monroe Shooting Fails to Harm as Suspect Flees
Last night in West Monroe a confrontation near a pool hall ended with no one shot. Bill Rhymes allegedly fired on streets and tried to shoot Officer J L Humble whose revolver jammed, narrowly sparing the officer. The suspect reportedly fled. the officer fired three times and Rhymes later returned with a shotgun firing at a sign.
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West Monroe
Bill Rhymes
J. L. Humble
Rhymes
Meridian men linked to audacious telegram fraud scheme
Inspector Heap recounts a plot in which Hugh Daniels and Frank Keenan befriended each other on a trip to Shreveport. Keenan allegedly forged a telegram signed by Daniels to Daniels' wife in Meridian asking for $25 after claiming a lost purse. Daniels intends to press charges as Keenan remains jailed in Shreveport awaiting further action.
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Keenan
Monroe
Daniels
Shreveport
Heap
Meridian
Hugh Daniels
Ninth Street
Mia
City to Issue Bonds to Complete Electric Plant
The city council plans to issue about 140,900 in bonds to finish the electric light and power and water works system. Bonds will date Feb 1 and mature through 1924, bearing 5 percent interest. Semiannual interest and principal payments are set from the general fund tax levy.
Triangle Service Incorporated forms in local area
The Triangle Service Incorporated organizes here to buy and sell automotive accessories and petroleum products. Capitalization starts at $6,000 with potential to rise to $20,000. Stock divided into $10 shares. First directors are H. B. Richard, W. C. Oliver, and W. S. Te. Officers include President H. E. Dicks, Vice President W. Terrell, and Secretary-Treasurer W. C. Oliver.
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Triangle Service, Incorporated
Privi Oi
H. B. Dickard
W. C. Oliver
W. 8
H. E. Dicks
W. & Terrellp Am Tary
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