Upper Silesia split by League of Nations decision
The League of Nations divides Upper Silesia nearly evenly between Poland and Germany, outlining a fifteen year plan to inaugurate a new regime and ensure peaceful economic life. Ambassadors urged to pursue German Polish cooperation under a general agreement as tensions rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of the League of Nations
Paris
Poland
Germany
Upper Silesia
League of Nations
Council of Ambassadors
Brest
France
Journal de Brazil
Sacco
Yanxett
Dedham
Mass
U. S.A
Madrid
Spain
Coelho
England
Lloyd George
Commons
Vienna
Ludwig II
Barvaria
Sarvar
Hungary
Burgenland
Washington News Tidbits From The Nation’s Capital
Severe quake shocks recorded near Washington Georgetown observatory. distance estimates place center about 4400 miles away. President Harding and party return to Washington on The Mayflower from Yorktown and Williamburg. Samuel Gompers denounces the American Labor Alliance as radical and feared workers soviet. Bergdoll documents stolen from Rep. Ben Johnson’s office. Veteran affairs officials discuss decentralization and disabled veterans placement. Railroad wage reductions or freight rate cuts proposed to avert a strike. Georgia political talk and remarks on mob action and Dyer bill. Troop presence in occupied Germany debated as treaties are ratified. Tariff and inflation concerns, oil import rates protested by Newton county farmers. Immigration limits discussed to ease unemployment. Watson political notes at White House. U.S. transportation liability discussed after a 1920 act ruling.
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Georgetown University Selamographical Observatory
Getobar
Washington
Harding
Yorktown
Williamburs
American Labor Alliance
Samuel Gompers
Alliance
United States
House
Grover Cleveland
Bergdoll
Ben Johnson
Kentucky
Forbes
Veterans’ Bureau
Bureau
Railroad Labor Board
Thomas B. Watson
Tom
Georgia
Southeast
Packers’ and Stock Yards
Dyer
France
Germany
Austria
Hungary
Senate
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Boise Penrose
Senate Finance Committee
Southern Tariff Association
Congress
Newton County
Harris
White House
Director General of Railroads
A. E. Stevens
Pascagoula
Biloxi
Miss
Edward W. Pickard
Railway Labor Board
Chicago
Brotherhoods
The
Bard
Interstate Commerce Commisssion
Rowls
Cbsets
Controversy Over Lloyd George’s Religion Settled
David Lloyd George, linked to both Disciples of Christ and Baptists in Springfield, Illinois, declares he is a Disciples member who attends a Baptist chapel. He also nominates himself to Solomon’s electorate. The piece notes broader political and economic commentary from various figures.
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David Lloyd-George
Springfield
Disciples of Christs
Lloyd-George
Disciples of Christ
Baptist Chapel
Solomon
Coolidge
Boston Chamber of Commerce
New Orleans
Charles Hellmyer
Bloomington
Ind
Nashville
Tenn
W. C. Puckett
Atlanta
Charles Stewart
Indianapolis
Puckett
Stewart
Philadelphia
DISSENSIONS AMONG UNIONS AND WORLD NEWS SUMMARY
Labor strife fears rise as railway unions plan a potential October 20 strike while most big affiliates stay loyal. Senate ratifies peace with central powers by a 66 to 20 vote, with two reservations. Ambassadors Herrick and other figures face threats. political turmoil spans Britain, Germany, Greece, Portugal, and international diplomacy continues.
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Germany
Austria
Hungary
Senate
Borah
la Follette
Foreign Relations Committee
Congress
Verwilles
Hife
Lusitania
Johnson
California
Hughes
Brisk Demand for Stamps Draws London Collectors
American philatelists in London seek English collections of United States stamps. Dealers note keen interest in 1869 24 cent stamp with Declaration scene, and the 1860 3 cent stamp with Lincoln image, both fetching high prices. An American buyer paid a premium for a 1847 George Washington envelope stamped with sentiment tied to family history.
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London
United States
Costs of government and notable happenings in North Carolina
Census lists Charlotte fiscal year 1921 costs at 1 103 163 dollars with per capita 25 12. Projections show 1917 18 19 costs. Roosevelt considering Wilson fair invitation. War Finance Corp loan aids crops. tobacco shipments to China. Local items include postmaster for New Branch Moore county and receivers for Henderson Water Co. Greensboro notes Shriners addition to home. Reidsville accident injuries to Julius Wells. Marion bank loan for street work. Winston-Salem reports a 20 year sentence for burglary. Charlotte post office up 10 percent in receipts. General Metts gravely injured in an auto streetcar crash.
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Washington
Bureau of Census
Charlotte
Senator Simmons
Theodore Roosevelt
Navy
Wilson
Roosevelt
War Finance Corporation
North Carolina
China
North Carolina Society of Washington
R. B. Hood
Columbus County
John A. Clark
New Branch
Moore County
J. H. Weddington
Prisoner Attempts Suicide in Cell After Arrest
James Wilson, held on a robbery charge and claiming Knoxville Tennessee origin, tried to kill himself in his prison cell by ingesting a tar-like liquid and slashing his wrist with broken glass. Jail guards intervened quickly and stopped his action.
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Winston-Salem
James Wilson
Knoxville
Tonn
Wilson
Still Discovered Under the Ground in Cabarrus County
Report notes continued discoveries underground in Township No. 10 Cabarrus County becoming a notable matter among local agents and officials as investigations proceed.
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Cabarrus County
Underground Still Room Found In No 10 Township Farm
Prohibition agents and deputies located an 8x8 foot underground room under a hog pen at Jens Thomas’s farm in No 10 township containing a bed and a copper still. They also seized a nearby W. A. Freeman still and beer, destroying the 150 gallons of beer and 100 gallon still valued at $80. This underground rendezvous is noted as the first of its kind by revenue officers.
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No. 10
Widenhouse
Prospt
Dan McCurdy
Jens Thomas
Thomas
W. A. Freeman
Freeman
Longest Cleveland county records include $5,000,000 mortgage deed
Three vast legal documents dominate Cleveland county records with one mortgage deed of trust for $5,000,000 by a foreign corporation with plants in the Carolinas. The document spans 191 pages, will cost about 76 in recording fees, and require two weeks to complete. A mistrial was declared in a murder case after jurors failed to reach a verdict on insanity after 46 hours of deliberation. A fatal automobile accident near Chester claimed the life of Brneat Row O Daniel of Charlotte following injuries from a collision by the Eureka cotton mill.
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Shelby
Geo. P. Webb
Southern Power Company
Rates For Power
Corporation Commission
Cleveland County
Asheville
A. E. Hudgins
Henderson County
Charles Moore
Knoxville
Scott
Charlotte
Hudgins
Carolinas
Fayetteville
J. Marshall Williams
A. J. Pate
Williams
W. M. Walker
Chester
O'Daniel
Cheater
Eureka Cotton Mille
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THI
the News OF the South
Southland
Pomerone
Ohio
Swanson
Virginia
Senate Chamber
Solmo
Ala
J. M. Robinson
Ming
Ernest A. Cutts
Savannah
Pittsburg
Royert
South America
Niccolo Sacco
Bartolomevo Vangetti
Marian Comruni
Paymester
New York
Jasper
Law of ‘Foe
Lodge Bail
Chatgee O'S
Ite
Knox
Eusnington
Central
Herrick
Pennsylvania Railroad
Shipping Board
Ernest Raeburn
Great Britain
Old Board
Shipping-Control Committee
Gregg
Bureau of Foreign and Domes Hc Commerce
America
Myron T. Herrick
Tralian
Braintree
Mr. Herrick
Rome
Brussels
Massachusetts
Pershing
Westminster Abbey
Army of Occupation
Hard Ing
George
Arlington
Prem Tier
Arthur J. Balfour
Lord Lee
Fareham
Auckland Geddes
Empire
Robert Boreden
Canada
George Foster Pearce
Australia
James Salmond
New Zealand
Mr. Saster
India
General Stuts
Beets
Bart Beatty
Bert Cavan
Army
Air Marshal
Higgins
Air Force
Europe
Asia Minor
Prince
Gounaria
Bekir Samy Boy
Briand
Antolia
Jong
Brrth
Constantinospie
Wirth
Ebert
Mathenn
Rosen
Stimes
Wieth
Berlin
Portugal
Lisbon
Manuel Maria Coelho
American Philateliete
Raneock
Ste
Brown
Abraham Lincolty
Henderson
H. J. Bridgers
W. A. Hunt
Onance
Thomas H. Calvert
Henderson Water Company
Counsesl
Greensboro
Shriners
Masonic and Eastern Stour
Masonic
Eastern Star
Reidsville
Julius
Mra. J. S. Wells
Galloway Bailey
Bailey
Marion
Board of Aldermen
Gaston
Lenoir
Lawrence M. Bollinger
Hoya
Kinston
Henry Hicks
Long
John
Oral Metts
Wilmington
James I. Metts
United Confederate Veterans
General Metts
Concord
Sanford
Landon Rosser
State Baptist Hospital
High Point
Wesley Memorial Church
Western North Carolina
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Tarboro
North Carolina Synod of the Presbyterian Church
Lincolnton
Havsing
Seasion
Greenshoro
Pledsmont
Seanton
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