Mississippi Governor Charged With Seduction in Suit
In Jackson Mississippi a $100000 damage suit was filed in federal court charging Governor Lee M. Russell with seducing a former employee of his office under promise of marriage. The suit was filed by Miss Jances C. Birkhead of New Orleans.
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Mississippi Governor Denounces Blackmail Suit
Gov. Lee M. Russell of Mississippi branded a 1000000 dollar damage suit by Miss Frances C. Birkhead as the most damnable blackmail conspiracy in state politics. He refused further comment after the Associated Press interview in New Orleans. The suit accuses misconduct affecting reputation and health under promise of marriage.
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Packers Lose Big Loss for Year Ended Oct 29 1921
The Chicago based packing firm reports a net loss of 5 063 506 46 for the year ending October 29 1921 reducing surplus from 13 271 796 20 to 1 289 255 43. Cash in bank exceeds 2 500 000 with quick liabilities around 7 800 000 and quick assets above 89 000 000 about five to one. Nelson Orris calls the year the worst in livestock and packing history citing post war price declines and readjusted inventory values. prospects for next year seen as better though wage cuts may be needed to save 1 500 000 annually amid high freight rates.
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Harding Dismisses Aris Conference After All
Washington D C February 6 the lim itation of armaments and Far Eastern conference closed with nine nations signing treaties in the D A R hall. President Harding hailed the effort as the first deliberate expression of peace among great powers and urged a new epoch in human progress as delegates signed the Shan treaty and others in a formal ceremony.
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Arms conference seals major six treaties and more
Washington reports major conference outcomes with six completed treaties and two agreed in substance, fourteen restrictions and multiple declarations creating a tangible international contribution. Key steps include limits on battleship tonnage, submarine warfare rules, and poison gas ban, plus a China open door policy and Pacific peace accord. Britain to restore Wei Hai Wei, Japan to return Shantung and withdraw from Siberia when stable.
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Confidence men identified by victims in Florida raid
Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach reports describe two of twelve men charged in a gambling operation being identified by Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Blumenthal of Cleveland as swindlers who fleeced them of about $19 500 in a January St Augustine deal. The Blumenthals and others plan to testify at a preliminary hearing as officials say they expect further arrests.
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Arbuckle Manslaughter Trial Set for March 13
The court announced March 13 as the start date for the third trial of Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle on a manslaughter charge. The update was reported from San Francisco on February 6 by the Associated Press.
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San Francisco
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Fatty) Arbuckle
Irish Negotiations Move to London in Boundary Talks
Negotiations on the Irish situation tied to the boundaries question and other points under the Anglo Irish treaty resumed at Lloyd George's official residence in London. Arthur Griffith and other Irish leaders met with Lloyd George and colleagues but no agreement was announced by noon.
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Arthur Griffith
Famine Figures Bleak Trek Across Russian Steppes
From Ufa to the Caspian Sea refugees wander the Russian steppes in famine driven by wartime upheaval. Families walk with decaying livestock, bodies line railways, and tolls of hunger erase human endurance as American corn arrives too late to help.
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Ratti Archbishop of Milan Elected Pope Pius XI
Rome February 6 Cardinal Achille Ratti Archbishop of Milan was elected Pope succeeding Benedict XV and took the name Pius XI. Crowds cheered as smoke signaled the vote tally and he delivered his first public benediction from St Peter's balcony.
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Cardinal Ratti Elected Pope by 38 Votes in Conclave
London reports Cardinal Ratti was elected pope after securing 38 votes in the conclave. The Central News dispatch notes the selection occurred amid papal election proceedings.
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London
Miss Upshaw Dies From Knickerbocker Wounds
Miss Caroline Upshaw of Atlanta died from injuries in the Knickerbocker Theatre disaster in Washington. The Georgia Representative Upshaw’s niece was among the victims, bringing the death toll to 98. Her body to be buried in Douglasville, Georgia.
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Atlanta
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Georgia
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Douglasville
Zbyszko to defend heavyweight crown against Caddock
New York report says Stanislaus Zbyszko world heavyweight champion, nearly fifty, will defend his title tonight against Earl Caddock, two decades younger. Cadock, famed for a thousand holds, relies on catch as catch can skill to offset Zbyszko's weight advantage and power to aid relief efforts for snowbound destitute settlements.
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Cardinal O Connell Arrives in Rome After Papal Election
Cardinal O Connell Archbishop of Boston reached Rome at 12 40 this afternoon arriving a hour after the selection of the new Pope.
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Rome
Italy
Boston
Indian Nationalists Wipe Out Police Band at Chauri
A telegram from Corakpur reports that on February 4 a mob of about two thousand Indian Nationalist volunteers and villagers attacked police at Chauri. They killed the entire staff of officers a watchman and eight armed police sent as reinforcements. London note.
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India Office
Corakpur
United Provinces
Mrs Obenchidein to be tried this week
Los Angeles February 6 The trial of Mrs Madalynne Obenchaine accused of murdering J Belton Ken opens this week in a local court. The case centers on alleged foul play connected to Ken’s death and includes testimony from investigators and witnesses.
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Cal
Madalynne Obenchdéin
J. Belton
Ken
Detective notes circle around actor William Desmond Taylor case
In Los Angeles the police and private detectives pressed a prominent young man once engaged to one of the film stars in connection with the shooting of William Desmond Taylor last Wednesday.
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Cal
Reak Police
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William Desmond Taylor
Puzzle of Slaying William Taylor Baffles Police
Los Angeles investigators chase a tangled set of clues in the William Taylor murder case. Witnesses and suspects linked to drugs, a pink embroidered robe, and motion picture ties surface as officers pursue leads and seek to locate a missing robe and other material.
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Rito
Willianmond Taylor
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Taylor
Mrs Emma Sills Named for Ochlocknee Postmaster
J L Phillips, chairman of the Georgia Republican committee, announced the nomination of Mrs Emma Sills for postmaster of Ochlocknee. The appointment will pass through standard channels and is expected to be ratified as part of the party’s efficiency policy.
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State Republican Committee
Emma Sills
Ochlocknee
Philips
Georgia
Nedy and Former Sweetheart Named in Court Calendar
The calendar of the superior court here today included Nedy and her former sweetheart, marking a scheduled appearance or proceeding.
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Superior Court
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