Sentry to Face Court Martial Over Vladivostok Shooting
A Japanese sentry at Vladivostok who shot Lt Langdon near the naval despatch station faces court martial. The Japanese court of inquiry and Langdon’s postmortem statement are cited in wires from Manila. Washington demands reparations and calls for restraint to avoid repeats.
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Washington
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Lynching Case Prompts Special Grand Jury Convening
In Ala a special term of the Walte panty convenes next Monday to trial seven National Guard members re-arrested in connection with the William Baird lynching last Thursday. Horace Wilkerson says Leslie West confessed supplying cars for the mob and that a Conner 8 July inquiry preceded the investigation.
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National- Guard
William Baird
Horace Wilkerson
Wilkerson
Leslie ‘West
Railroads Not Immune From Damage Suits
The Supreme Court refused to review California Supreme Court ruling that the United States railroad administration is not immune from damage suits arising from operation as a common carrier in California. WashingtonDispatch January 17.
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Washington, D. C
Supreme—Court
California
Supreme Court
United States ‘Railroad Administration
No date set for special session by Harding
In Marion Ohio on January 17 the president elect said he has not decided a date for Congress to convene a special session and may wait until after the inauguration to set it. He indicated the action depends on events leading to the new administration.
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Marion
Harding
Congress
Prospects of Break Within Socialist Party Shape At Conference
In Leghorn the Socialist party conference saw clear splits between Communist and moderate factions. Deputy Misano pressed for change while Prof. Baratono urged unity and continuation of past work. Personal clashes and insults marked the day as talks continued.
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Leghorn
Misano
Baratono
Congress to Convene Special Session April Fourth
Washington reports the Ways and Means Committee discusses a special session set for April fourth. Chairman Fordney returns from Marion after conferring with President-elect Harding on general taxation and tariff policy. The date affects ongoing tariff revision hearings and committee plans.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Fordnew
Marion
Harding
Fordney
Contested Gompers Election at Pan American Labor Meet
Mexico City reports opposition to Samuel Gompers at the Pan American Federation of Labor congress. Spanish speaking delegates reportedly pushed to unseat him as officers were to be elected. Indications favored Gompers retaining the presidency despite rumors of a challenge.
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Mexico City
Samuel Gompers
Pan-American Federation of Labor
United States
Gompers
Rebellion in Podolia Under Colonel Tusunik Reported
Central News from Riga says Moscow reports a serious peasant rebellion in Podolia Ukraine led by Col. Tusunik. The soviet government fears the revolt may spread as Ukrainian peasants protest unresolved grievances.
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London
Riga
Moscow
Podolia
Ukraine
Col. Tusunik
Fire destroys plant and damages Union Station in Houston
Large blaze in Houston yesterday and today wiped out the Texas Barrell Company plant and damaged Union Station. Mrs. O W Rodgers was burned, likely fatally, in the fire. Losses are estimated around two hundred thousand dollars.
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Houston
Tex
Texas Barrell Company
Union Station
Norway Labor Party Backs From Moscow Pact
In Christiana Norway on January 17 the Labour Party rejected adherence to the Third International in Moscow and signaled a firm division within the movement. The report notes debate among party leaders over alignment with Moscow and international socialist guidance.
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Christiana
Norway
labor _party
Moscow
Birth of Ben Franklin Celebrated Across Nation
Philadelphia observations mark the 215th anniversary of Benjamin Franklin's birth with multiple organizations observing the ceremony across the country.
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Ben-Franklin
Philadelphia
Benjamin Franklin
Harvard Track Team forgoes Southern trip
Cambridge Mass Jan 17 the Harvard Varsity track team will not visit the South during spring recess after both the University of Virginia and the Naval Academy declined to host meets. Maj William Moore Harvard graduate manager of athletics says the Crimson team includes two athletes of Negro blood. Both institutions deemed it best under the circumstances not to hold meets with Harvard.
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Cambridge
Mass
Harvard
Mason-Dixon Line
University of Virginia
Naval Academy
William Moore
Crimson
Hoover to attend hundred dollar banquet in Indianapolis
Herbert Hoover will be guest of honor at a luncheon in Indianapolis tonight priced at one hundred dollars a plate. Proceeds will aid feeding starving children of Central Europe. menu includes rice black spread and a cup of cocoa. about two hundred guests expected.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Herbert Hoover
Europe
Senate panel keeps wartime powers in effect
Washington Jan 17 The Senate judiciary committee approved a resolution proposing repeal of most wartime laws. The committee also left in place the operation of the food and fuel contract act continuing during the war.
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Washington, D.C
House
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Black man in custody after Worth County shootings
Albany reports state that Edward Smith, a 25 year old negro farm hand, shot Worth county farmers J. B. Bryant and Watt Garrett at Shingler. Both victims survived initial wounds but remained in critical condition. A mob atmosphere and sheriff precautions escalate racial tensions as other black suspects are held in nearby jail.
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Sylvester
Albany
J. B. Bryant
Walter. Garrett
Hd Smith
Shingler
Worth County
Worth
B.bryant
Watt
Garrett
Edward Smith
Phoebé-Putney-Hospital
Worthy County Superior Court
Tarver
Dougherty
Worth— County
Smith
J. T. Adams
Mitchell County
R. A. Denson
Stewart Resigns Tift County Police Chief Post
J O Stewart who was elected county policeman for Tift county last summer and re elected by the new Board resigns to accept a similar post with Colquitt county Blewett will take his place in Colquitt county or his successor is elected Stewart earned 225 monthly, reduced to 200 by the new commissioners Colquitt offers 250 plus gas and oils for his car while Tift provides none His resignation is said to disappoint law abiding residents but pleases lawbreakers He led campaigns against moonshiners and auto law violators and inspired other counties to consider county policemen The column notes several applicants for the job and hopes for an able fearless appointee Also referenced are night rider violence in Dougherty Worth and surrounding counties leading to indictments and arrests.
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J. O. Stewart
Tift
Board of County Commissioners
Hag
Colquitt County
Ae Blewett
Tift County
Stewart
Tifton Gazette
Farmers and Merchants Bank of Coolidge Holds Annual Meeting
Gholidze Ga Jan 17 The Farmers and Merchants Bank of Coolidge held its annual stockholders meeting. Officers were reelected and earnings added to surplus with no dividends declared. The bank remains strong amid regional bank failures with no depositor anxieties.
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Coolidge Bank
Boykin_Harrison
Moncrief
A. P. Megahee
B. Harrison
G. Gibson
A. M. Watson
H. H. O’neal
A. S. Hutchinson
W. A. Bustle
A. G., Chastain
Thomasville
Coolidge
W. M. Austin
Valdosta
Lynching Suspects Held in Jasper Jail
Five on active duty and six privates are jailed in Jasper Alabama today charged with the lynching of miner William Baird last week. Initial reports of a confession proved erroneous.
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Canisany
William Baird
Jasper
Ala
Doerun Race Troubles Prompt Grand Jury Inquiry
January 17 reports on a Doerun mass meeting after a violent incident. Negro preacher FB A White was beaten and terrorized as white assailants target Black residents and lodge members. Authorities may indict if the grand jury can assemble sufficient evidence.
Spencer Churchill Accepts Cabinet Post as Colonial Secretary
London reports Winston Spencer Churchill, war minister, has unofficially accepted the post of Secretary of State for Colonies succeeding Viscount Milner who resigned January 7. The note mentions illness at Milner's home, and includes brief society items about A H Moss of Lake Charles visiting Mrs Boykin Harrison and Sterling Evans of Jacksonville staying with his uncle B E L Evans.
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Spencer Churchill
London
Winston Spencer Churchill
Viscount Milner
A. H. Moss
Lake Charles
Dallas Man Albert Rowan Linked to Jackson Street Fire
A Dallas man Albert Rowan son of C T Rowan is named in police notes as involved in a fire at Jackson Street. The report describes Rowan as a weak businessman and says the police linked him to a planned robbery carried out by W. Scrivner who was designated as the master mind.
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Dallas
Tex
Alberton
C. T. Rowan
Jackson
Scrivner
Rowan
Mrs Hall McCormick Dies After Brief Illness in Chicago
In Chicago Illinois on January 17 Mrs Hall McCormick wife of a director at International Harvester Company died after a short illness. A fund for child welfare in the United States is noted in connection with her family.
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Chicago
Hall McCormick
International Harvester Company
Earhy
Lizabeth
Lowden Consults With Harding Aide On Incoming Administration
Marion Ohio reports former Illinois Governor Frank O. Lowden held a consultation with national leaders today. The talks centered on future cabinet and diplomatic appointments as the Harding administration shapes its personnel. Will Hays also joined principal discussions during the call.
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Marion
Frank 0.den
Illinoi
Dispute Over Dime Ends in Death at Girard Alabama
Columbus Ga Jan 17 byline reports Cand y Cobb a Girard Alabama resident is dead and George West is hospitalized after a shooting in a dime dispute. Police hunt Jack Vessey, alleged shooter, as investigation continues.
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Columbus, Ga
Candy” Cobb
Girard
Ala
George West
Jack Vessey
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