British Censor All U. S. Cables Reported by Western Union President
Washington reports that all U S cable messages leaving Great Britain are being held for examination by British naval intelligence, Western Union President Newcomb Carlton testified before the Senate today. He outlined new British requirements aimed at clarifying internal disturbances in Britain and discussed license expectations and court remedies.
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Elihu Root, Jr
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State Department
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Poisoned by Paula and her gang referenced in hearing
In Macon on December 16 testimony at a preliminary hearing said Mrs. Annie Cutts claimed Shepard was poisoned by Paula and her gang. The witness identified Paula with Shepard’s widow and named the gang as Mrs. Jane Henry Ernest Hopson and Dr. Elmer. Defense argued the remark only applied to Cutts case.
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Shepard
Paula
Alice Crandall
Dr Elmer
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Mrs. Crandall
Farmers discuss IW20 problems in St Louis
Farmers from over a dozen states meet in St Louis to seek action to relieve price declines they say are not due to supply and demand. The conference, called by the National Board of Farm Organizations, includes sixteen farmers groups with about 1.5 million members. C. S. Barrett of Union City, Georgia, presides.
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United States
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Draft Evaders May Face Prosecution Under Expanded Statute
Washington, Dec. 16. Representatives of a service men’s organization filed charges with the House judiciary committee urging action against draft evaders and deserters. A bill aims to extend the statute of limitations from three to six years for prosecuting violators of the selective service act.
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Chicago Negro Population Increases in Decade
Census Bureau data show Chicago’s negro population rising to 109,594 from 65,491 in the last ten years. The city’s white population reaches 2,589,104.
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Chicago
Census Bureau
Wreck Kills Two in Early Morning Coast Line Crash
A Coast Line train No 188 from Montgomery derailed west of Pine Park causing the death of a black man and a 7 year old boy. Many injured, with rescue teams. cause not yet determined, likely a spreading rail as night train 157 passed after the wreck.
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Severe earth shock recorded by U S seismograph
Washington reports an unusually severe earthquake shock detected by Georgetown University seismograph early today. The quake began at 7 25 am and reached peak intensity at 7 07 am, described as the worst here in two years with a westerly direction from Washington.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
Georgetown University
Father Torndorf
Four Nations Admitted to League Members Added
Geneva December 16: Bulgaria Costa Rica Luxembourg and France joined the League of Nations today. Australia abstained in the vote as 35 states supported admissions. The decision moves forward the Lea budget and passes appropriations for the next year.
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France
Australia
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Earthquake Registers at Harvard and Chicago Reports Severe Shocks
Cambridge Massachusetts reports a quake registered on Harvard instruments while Chicago records its severest quake in two years centered far offshore in the Atlantic. Washington observatory notes similar readings with distant origins. In Anniston Alabama local Ku Klux Klan notices threaten anonymous letter writers and officials as lawless activity prompts vigilance.
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Unemployment in Britain Reaches Severe Levels
London reports unemployment rising across nearly every trade as severe weather compounds issues. Labor circles estimate about one million men out of work, creating a growing national problem.
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Senate committee to continue housing conditions probe
Washington December 16 The Senate committee investigating the building situation including housing conditions will continue its inquiry and employment of counsel to aid the panel was authorized by a Senate resolution passed without dissent.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Wreckage Removal Delayed After Train Incident
Authorities report no bodies found resting in or under the wreckage as trains were moved yesterday and the morning schedule today resumes. Recovery will take time before the debris can be cleared.
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Klan Presence Mentioned in Alabama Cities
Officials in Atlanta acknowledge no formal Anniston klan unit while noting formations in Birmingham and other points in the state. A Birmingham official says klan members helped police curb highway robberies and earned the chief’s praise for their efforts.
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Ku Klux Klan
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