Chinese Troops Fire On Train Carrying American Passengers
An international train with eighteen American passengers and American infantry guards was fired on four miles south of Yangtsung by Li Ching Ling's troops. Windows were broken and other damage caused as the train sought to reach Tientsin. Passengers walked or rode motor cars to continue the journey. Included in the travelers were Mrs. Calhoun, widow of former minister Calhoun, and Mr. and Mrs. Tiffany of Chicago.
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Dempsey and Wills to Fight Near Chicago in July
Early reports indicate a heavyweight title bout between Jack Dempsey and Harry Wills is planned for July near Chicago. Ray Cannon, Dempsey’s attorney, said a tentative contract by a Chicago syndicate mirrors terms in the South Bend agreement, invalidated for forfeit issues.
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Harry Wills
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Jailed after attempt to turn buzzard in Richmond
Sam Washington, a Black man, jailed after allegedly agreeing to pay a woman $15 to turn himself into a turkey buzzard for his release. Judge Maurice ordered him confined as the case awaits further consideration.
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Sam Washington
Sam
Durance Vile
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Oman
Teddy bears keep hearts brand in changing fashions
New York report notes teddy bears retain childlike appeal despite evolving styles. A store offers a single teddy set for the Christmas season valued at three and a half thousand dollars.
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New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Seventeen Men Lost on Altamaha Believed Adrift in Gulf
United States revenue cutter Talapoo sa and a flotilla of tugs with an airplane searched the Gulf for the Altamaha after it tore from the Gwalia in a storm. The Gwalia crew escaped by boarding the Altamaha as the tug sank five days ago. The Altamaha was last sighted about 85 miles northwest of Egmont Key, with food aboard to last several days. Tampa reported nearing the last known position.
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Pistol and Auto Link to Crime Highlighted by Georgia Baptists
Savannah December report by the social service commission of the Georgia Baptist convention denounces crime and divorce and says prohibition improved conditions nationwide. It cites pistol and automobile accessories linked to crime, notes rising divorces since 1920, but lauds prohibition for higher bank deposits and more children in school. Valdosta chosen for next meeting.
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Georgia Baptist Convention
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Thomasville Tops 1 Million Freight Tonnage
Thomasville shows rapid growth as a diversion point on the Coast Line. Last month its package freight tonnage exceeded that of Montgomery Waycross and Albany, signaling strong future potential after the Ferry Extension. The facility handled unusual congestion efficiently despite limited resources.
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Albany
Foreign interests secure air rights in Central America
Major George Strong testified that exclusive concessions for air operation exist in Central America, while Colombia and Guatemala had non exclusive deals. The defense argues such concessions threaten the defense of the Panama Canal and War Department reports note the issue.
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Air Board
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Guatemala
Associated Press
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George Strong
Army General Staff
Strong
Frank Reid
War Department
Ray Croft Walsh
Army Air Service
Pahama Canal
Invasions on Damascus repelled by police and artillery
News from Beirut reports two invasions of Damascus repelled. A force of about two hundred entered the city yesterday and were driven out by policemen using motorized machine guns and artillery. Seven bandits were killed. Later a second party entered Damascus but was routed the same day.
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Detachment Armymen Face Pay Cuts and Training Changes
Budget officials consider a $500000 cut in the pay of the army affecting enlisted strength and a $1,147000 reduction in transportation costs. The moves could limit detached duty officers, impact promotions, morale, and alter summer training camp plans for next year.
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Disarmament Plans Move Forward at League Conference
The League of Nations conference clears the way for an international disarmament meeting and sets a preparatory committee to settle all issues. The decision was announced today by the Associated Press from Butte, Montana, on December 3.
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League of Nations International
Texas Propagandists Clash Over Inheritance Tax Repeal
Texas lawmakers press for immediate repeal of the federal inheritance tax while Republicans push for state sovereignty. A Texas delegation questions funding sources for the repeal campaign as Garner rejects their methods. A separate petition urges return of tax sovereignty to the forty eight states and attacks a 60 percent tax credit proposal as eroding state rights.
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Coolidge
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Weather Forecast For Georgia South Carolina And Tennessee
Weather page notes cloudy tonight and Saturday fair with little temperature change for Georgia and South Carolina. Tennessee expected generally fair tonight and Saturday with slightly cooler conditions tomorrow.
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Postal Rates to Continue Through Next Congress
Washington dispatch says Congress completed action on a resolution to extend current postal rates until the next session. The plan foresees maintaining existing charges into December as debate and tax talks proceed.
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EIGHT BODIES REMOVED FROM ATON MINE NEAR BIRMINGHAM
Detroit Tam, Ala., Dec. 11 reports forty workers trapped by a mine explosion at the No. 3 mine near Birmingham, more than half the workforce feared dead as rescuers recovered eight bodies and labor officials awaited results while Senate and House debates stalled on the tax bill.
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Japan Premier says disarmament talks premature
Premier Kayto told the Associated Press that Japan would join any legitimate disarmament conference but believes the time is not ripe for success. He expects U S participation and doubts Russia and some European nations are ready.
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Associated Press
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Insurgent Republicans Lose Key Committee Posts
In Washington on December 11, House Republican insurgents were removed from most major standing committees by the committee on committees. Only Cooper of Wisconsin kept a bottom roll position on foreign affairs. Lambert and Nelson lost chairmanships. Vestal and Vincent were named to fill those roles.
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