Constantine Returns Stirs Greek Celebration
Athens reports show plebiscite support for former King Constantine resuming the throne with massive crowds in Constitution Square. British and French notes warn Greece over finances and outstanding loans as the nation awaits detailed vote tallies and Brindisi arrival plans for Constantine.
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England
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Associated Press
Constantine
Venizelos
Place de la Constitution
King’s Palace
Great Britain
Harl Granville
National Bank
Harding Takes Seat in Senate as President Elect
Washington December 6 President elect Harding is back in Washington to take his seat in the Senate when the Sixty Sixth Congress convenes its final session. This marks the first time a president elect has attended Senate sessions as a member.
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United States
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Harding
Washington
Senate
Harding Foresees Closer Government Cooperation
President elect Harding told the Senate he aims for better teamwork between the White House and Congress. He spoke from the Senate floor in Washington and declined to discuss policy details, delivering a brief address before the session opening and receiving an ovation.
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Congress
Senate
Fires Raze Texas Towns After Weekend Blazes
Fires in several Texas cities Saturday and Sunday caused one death and property damage exceeding 250000 dollars. Oscar Ledbetter died in Childress when his home burned. The A and M College lab at College Station was destroyed amid blazes in Harrold Wichita Falls and Breckenridge.
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Associated Press
Dalas
Tex
Texas
Childress
Oscar Ledbetter
College Station
A. and M. College
Harrold
Wichita Falls
Breckenridge
Peace plans for Ireland under way
Dublin reports determined efforts to achieve early peace in Ireland with talks ongoing for over a week. Bishop Patrick J. Clune of Perih Australia acts as chief intermediary, sounding out Sinn Fein sentiment for a possible foundation to peace discussions.
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Associated Press
Dublin
Ireland
Patrick J. Clune
Perih
Australia
Lloyd G
Contractor's Home Bombed in Mount Kisco
A bomb exploded early today at the home of Michael Pitrello a wealthy building contractor in Mount Kisco New York. Pitrello rushed out after the blast and fired five shots at a fleeing automobile authorities said no one was reported injured.
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Associated Pe
Mount Kisco
N. Y
Michael Pitrello
Pitrello
New York Subtreasury To Be Abolished
New York closes its subtreasury after today in compliance with a federal act. Established in 1845, the facility will cease operations at the end of business today as part of a nationwide abolition of several sub-treasuries.
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Associated Press
New York
Congress
New York Sub-Treasury
Thomasville Poland China Hogs Win at Chicago Livestock Show
Grand champion boar Masto don Wonder owned by E. E. Mack and Son Thomasville Ga. and grand champion sow Folano Girl 3rd owned by B. E. Mack and Son Thomasville Ga. earned top Poland China honors at the International Live Stock Exhibition in Chicago. Maxhaven farm of Thomas County celebrated a rare dual victory as H B Mack and W E Mack highlighted success with Hereford cattle as well. The hogs returned to Thomasville after Chicago triumphs.
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Chicago
E. E., Mack and Son
B. E. Mack and Son
China
Thomas County
Maxhaven
Messrs BH. B
W. E. Mack
Argentina to desert the League of Nations old covenant
Geneva December 6 Argentina’s amendment to the covenant prompting its delegation to quit the assembly has been referred to the next meeting for consideration. Honorio Pueyrredon, head of the delegation, said the Argentina group would depart for Paris midweek.
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Associated Press
Geneva
Argentina
League of Nations
Assembly
Honorio Pueyrredon
Paris
Argentine Delegate Pueyrredon May Return With Invite
Geneva December 6 Honorio Pueyrredon head of the Argentine delegation says he would return to the assembly if officially invited to discuss his four amendments. He stays in Geneva today to see how the assembly acts then plans to depart for Paris midweek. He insists his program is universal not pro German and warns delay could threaten the league’s purpose. Argentina has not yet decided on withdrawal.
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Honorio Pueyrredon
Associated Press
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Senor Pueyrredon
Geneva
Paris
M. Hymans
Germany
League of Nations
Argentina
League
Congress Opens Final Session Amid Busy Agenda
Washington December 6 Harding in seat as Sixty Sixth Congress begins third and final session. The Senate and House open promptly as galleries crowd and gavels fall at noon marking the start of a busy legislative term.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Harding
Senate
Massachusetts May Amend Laws Regarding Prohibition
Gov Coolidge states Massachusetts laws conflict with the eighteenth amendment and the Volstead act. The recess committee chairs on revision of state laws met to review recommendations for the legislature in special session starting tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Boston
Mass
State of
Massachusetts
Favorable Report On Bill Prohibiting Immigration
Washington action notes a favorable report on the Johnson bill prohibiting immigration into the United States for two years. The measure was ordered today by the House immigration committee.
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Washington, D. C
United States
House Immigration
Sub Committee Named on Revival of War Finance Board
A sub committee was appointed by the joint congressional committee to decide if revival of the war finance corporation should be joint or concurrent. The panel includes Senators Norris and Smith of South Carolina and Capper. Eugene Myer of New York urged that Secretary Houston’s testimony shows impotence in solving the farmers’ crisis.
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Washington, D. C
Wer. Finance Corporation
Joint. Congressional Committee
Norris and Smith
South Caroline
Capper
Finance Corporation
Eugene Myer
New York
Houston
Treasury
Appropriation Bills Move Forward in New Senate Session
Washington notes the Sixty sixth Congress opens with formalities as it prepares to pass annual appropriation bills and set priorities for the Harding era. Secretary Houston’s receipts and the president’s forthcoming message shape the week. Carter Glass sworn in to fill an unexpired term.
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Senate
House
Wilson
Congress
Houston
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Representative Mondell
Wyoming
Carter Glass
Virginia
Martin
J. Thomas Heflin
Alabama
Sucessor
Wilson Won't Say If He Will Address Congress In Person
President Wilson told the Lodge headed committee in the Blue Room that he would communicate with Congress. The committee left with the impression he would not speak in person tomorrow. Champ Clark entered briskly with a cane as the meeting lasted only a few minutes.
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Lodge
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Congressional Committee
Congress
Senator Lodge
Champ Clark
Hero of Verdun Geto Receives Distinguished Service Medal
Washington December 6 General Neville former commander in chief of the French armies and Hero of Verdun was decorated with the Distinguished Service Medal today by Secretary Baker at Fort Myers. The award was given by presidential direction and the French officer present conferred decorations from his government to American officers and sailors.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Neville
Verdun
Baker
Fort Myers
Charges Against Jenkins Dismissed in Mexico
All charges against William O. Jenkins American consular agent at Puebla were dismissed by the superior court. The court ordered his complete freedom and ordered return of bail posted by J Salter Hansen. Jenkins plans to travel to San Diego to bring his family to Mexico.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
William O. Jenkins
Puebla
Jenkins
J. Salter Hansen
San Diego
Cal
Mexico
Mrs Harding invited for tea with Mrs Wilson at White House
Mrs Warren G Harding wife of the President-elect has accepted an invitation from Mrs Wilson to have tea at the White House this afternoon in Washington D C on December 6.
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Mrs. Harding
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Warren G Harding
Wilson
White House
Auto thieves swap cars and burn barn in cover up
The Yates barn burned at night destroying a stolen car and a Ford truck. Investigations tied the blaze to a scheme swapping Buicks with owners and abandoning them after thefts. A ring of keys and mismatched parts indicated thieves swapped vehicles and hid clues while two other cars were pursued by Tallahassee and local police.
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M. Rosenberg
J. W. L. Yates
Rosenberg
J. B. Way
W. W. Jarrell
Dr. Jarrell
Crawford Street
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Mr. Lamb
Yates
Archer Lamb
Department
Poland Seeks German Aid for Economic Recovery
Warsaw on Thursday reports a memorial presented to the Polish cabinet by Ladislas Grabski, recently resigned as finance minister. He argues Poland’s only salvation from the current depression is a commercial agreement with Germany, saying no reconstruction can start properly without it.
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Associated Press
Warsaw
Poland
Germany
Ladislas Grabski
Grabski
Gunman Near Death After Shootout With Officers
Santa Rosa December 6. George Boyd, accused of shooting and killing three officers during an arrest attempt linked to attacks on girls in San Francisco, lies near death from a gunshot wound inflicted by police. Three others are in custody without charges as angry citizens tried to storm the jail.
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