Oil concessions surrendered in Colombia by Lord Murray
Associated Press reports Lord Cowdray announced the withdrawal of a Colombian oil concession after Lord Murray of Elibank acted to end the effort. Cowdray said the move was taken to avoid American opposition to Pearson interests and that the withdrawal is final and absolute.
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Associated Press
London
Lord Murray
Elibank
Republic of Colom
Lord Cowdray
Colombia
Pearson
British Canal Plan in Colombia Raises Monroe Doctrine Issue
The Associated Press reports that a Colombian government contract with a British firm would grant rights to harbor works and canals tied to oil deposits. The proposal, signed in Bogota in April and approved by President Restrepo, drew U S scrutiny amid Panama dispute tensions. Roberto Ancizar stated Colombia would reject monopolistic concessions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Colombian Congress
Pearson
Lord Murray
Bogota
East
Restrepo
Atrato
Cupica
State Department
Columbia
United States
Colombia
Panama
Roberto Ancizar
Legation
State Aid Sought for Widowed Mothers Pension Plan
Testimony before a New York state commission described cases where impoverished widows' families faced immoral outcomes without timely help. Miss Alice Gannett urged state administration of funds and pension payments, while others supported the idea but cautioned about multiple charity applications and overall control.
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Associated Press
New York
Navy
Alice Gannett
Nurses’ Settlement
State Commission
H. P. Vaughn
University Settlent House
National Child Bar Committee
W. F. Persons
Sciety
Nhot
Labor Leader Arrested in Trinidad Following Miner Case
In Trinidad Colorado on November 27 E L Doyle secretary treasurer of District No 15 United Mine Workers was arrested by military authorities after an inquiry by Adjutant General Major E J Boughton. Doyle was questioned about the whereabouts of an organizer tied to the confession of Louis Zancanelli who says he killed detective George W Belcher on November 20 and that others hired him.
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Associated Press
Trinidad
Colo
E.L. Doyle
United Mine Workers of America
E. J. Boughton
Doyle
Louis Zancanelli
Zancanelli
George W. Belcher
Louisiana to Sell Bonds to Pay Debts
The state board of liquidation in Baton Rouge advertised bids for sale of 10.567 million dollars in 4 1/2 percent gold bonds extending fifty years. Bids open December 8 with a provision to issue emergency bonds at five percent if long term bonds fail to bring par.
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Associated Press
Baton Rouge
State Board of Liquidation
Paris artist Peter Gross returns to Schenksville
Allentown notices parade a gala welcome for Peter A. Gross the noted Paris painter on his first home visit in thirty seven years. Born in Schenksville he gained fame abroad with works in the Louvre and European galleries and donated paintings to Allentown forming a public art nucleus.
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Allentown
Schenksville
Here
Peter A. Gross
Paris
Mr. Gross
Freight Train Strikes Auto Killing Five At Crossing
Three women were killed and a man and a woman were seriously injured when a freight train struck an automobile crossing between Hollidaysburg and Huntingdon Pennsylvania. The victims named are Mrs Mary Besselli her 15 year old daughter Annie and Miss Frances Secrist. Walter Azinger driver of the machine and his wife were badly injured. The train was moving backward as the machine crossed the tracks.
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Associated Press
Hollidaysburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Huntingdon
Mary Besselli
Annie
Frances Secrist
Walter Azinger
Azinger
Need for more vessels to fight Alaska poaching
Washington reports Secretary Redfield seeks 100000 for a seagoing vessel a light draft tug and six rapid motorboats to enforce the alien fishing law. An additional 38500 is requested as well since no government vessel exists to patrol Alaska cannery and fishery sites. Alaska fisheries yield over 18 million annually with 35000000 invested in salmon industry employing 18000 men.
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Associated Press
Washington
Redfield
Department of Commerce
Alaska
ZEMO Promises Instant Itch Relief Everywhere
An advertisement touts ZEMO as a universal itch relief solution. It claims one application stops itching instantly on the scalp or any other body area.
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Zemo
German Officer Sentenced to Ten Years in Killing
Metz Germany Nov 26 Lieutenant Tieges of the German artillery was sentenced to ten years imprisonment for shooting Ensign Foerster of his own battery after a drinking bout following an acquittal on September 29 for disturbing a religious service. Tieges ordered Foerster to drink after his officers refused to join. Foerster protested and Tieges shot him. The sentence is described as almost unprecedented.
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Associated Press
Metz
Germany
Tieges
Ensign Foerster
Diedenhoefen
Foerster
Paris Tax Plan Targets Unmarried Men Over Thirty
Paris reports a new bill imposes a 1 percent income tax increase on all French spinsters and bachelors over 30 unless they have at least three dependents. The senate committee added the clause after four years of work and will submit its report soon.
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Associated Press
Paris
Senate Committee
Senate
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Heals Ulcer Ailment
H D Ely of Bantam Ohio avoided amputation after four years with a painful foot ulcer by using Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He reports rapid healing and recommends it for burns cuts bruises and eczema. Available for 25 cents from Bucklen Philadelphia or St Louis.
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H. D. Ely
Bantam, O
Bucklen
H. BE
YMCA Campaign Surpasses Target in New York
The $4 million fund drive for the YMCA and YWCA ended last night with total contributions reaching 4,061,500 dollars, surpassing the goal set two weeks ago.
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Associated Press
New York
Young Men's Christian Association
Young Women’s Christian Association
New Yorker Held as Law Violator in England Case
John Love Elliot, a New York consulting engineer, faced hours of hearings in East Grinstead magistrates court on November 27 over alleged breaches of the law. In custody since November 21, he was remanded for another week after neighbors filed charges via his two daughters who lived with him at Hammerwood House since March 20.
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Associated Press
East Grinstead
Sussex
Eneg
John Love Elliot
New York
Elliot
Hammerwood House
Mulhall Must Cut Cash From Sale Of Letters
Richard Barry the writer won his suit to recover half of the $10 000 Mulhall the lobbyist received from the New York World for confidential letters used in a congressional investigation Barry showed a written contract and said he acted as Mulhall s agent and editor Mulhall claimed Barry misled him and repudiated the contract The Supreme Court Justice Greenbaum directed a verdict for the plaintiff
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Associated Press
New York
Richard Barry
Martin M. Mulhall
Mulhall
New York World
Congressional
Barry
Mullhall
Supreme Court
Greenbaum
New York Stock Exchange Plans Protect Investors
The NYSE and its governing body pledged cooperation to adopt uniform measures for investor protection. It will push for greater publicity and fuller reports, and form a committee to study the issue to increase safety and integrity of American investments while supporting legitimate enterprises.
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Associated Press
New York
New York Stock Exchange
Exchange
Unique Wedding Gift for Miss Jessie Wilson
New York November 27 Miss Jessie Wilson now Mrs Francis B Sayre received a notable wedding gift a three carat American emerald. The gem from the South was found on North Carolina land owned by Lovat Fraser and cut by American lapidaries. It traveled in a heart shaped silver box engraved J W W and rested in a Siberian malachite jewel case.
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Associated Press
New York
Jessie Wilson
Francis B. Sayre
Lovat Fraser
W. T. Grenfell
South
North Carolina
Veterans Protest Demotions Aimed at Young Democrats
A Grand Army of the Republic delegation urged President Wilson to look into alleged demotions of veterans in government service to clear paths for younger Democrats. The report notes upcoming college and regional games and related schedules in the East and South.
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Associated Press
Washington
Navy
Grand Army
Wilson
Agricultural Aid Bill Heads to Early House Review
The agriculture appropriation bill faces early committee action after estimates totaling 25 million dollars for government programs. Chairman Lever has discussed plans with Secretary Houston to boost department efficiency for farmers.
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Committee On Agriculture
Lever
Houston
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