Flood Crest Seen Passed in South Georgia Amid Traffic Destruction
The flood crest in the South, especially Georgia, is believed passed with many streams receding and weather improving. Ten dead or missing, six train wrecks reported. Montezuma and Dover nearly isolated. boats used in Dover. Rail line repairs underway to restore traffic and transport along major routes.
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Venice
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Alabama
Weehawken Prohibition Trial Links Senator Edwards to Rum Ring
In Jersey City and New York reports from January 20, government agents testified in the trial of twelve Weehawken policemen accused of violating the Prohibition Law. Senator Edwards of New Jersey was implicated as the go between buyers and William Griffin, mastermind of the bootlegging conspiracy, with escrow funds cited for whisky deliveries.
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New Jersey
Weehawken
Associated Press
Jersey City
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Edward [. Edwards
William F. Griffin
John Milton
Charles L. Hurbut
Merrick
New York
Senator Edwards
Griffin
Trotsky Relieved of War Council Duties by Soviet Committee
Moscow reports the central committee of the Communist Party approved Leon Trotsky's removal as chairman of the Revolutionary War Council by 52 to 2. Trotsky, citing illness, did not attend the meeting and denied charges of revising Leninist principles or promoting Trotzkyism. He acknowledged the need for relief from his post.
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Trotzky
Wicola! Lenine
Revotionary War Council
Tral Committee
The
Communist Party
Revolutionary War Council
Flood Leaves 200 Negro Families Homeless in Albany
Associated Press reports the Flint River flood has displaced more than two hundred negro families in Albany Georgia with the river still rising and expected to increase the number homeless by night.
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Associated Press
Albany, Ga
Albany
Jusserand Retires as French Ambassador in Washington
Jules Jusserand formally retires as French ambassador in Washington after twenty two years of service. He presented President Coolidge with his formal letters of recall marking the end of his tenure.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Jules Jusserand
Washington
Coolidge
Two youths fined for disturbing the peace at Pine Bluff show
In Pine Bluff Arkansas two youths laughed loudly during a picture show. Their derisive outbursts toward a comedian with a derby hat and large feet led to arrests on disturbing the peace charges. They paid an eight dollar fine.
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Pine Bluff
Ark
First Woman Governor Inauguration Delayed at Texas Capitol
In Texas marked by unprecedented scenes a ceremony for the state’s first woman governor was delayed at the capital. crowds gathered as officials prepared for the inauguration amid heightened security and ceremonial adjustments.
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Texas
Ferguson Inauguration Delayed by Crowded Hall
Mrs Miriam Ferguson was to be sworn in as Texas first woman governor at the House of Representatives but a throng blocked doors delaying the ceremony. Officials considered moving the event to the University of Texas stadium as internal efforts to clear the hall only added to the confusion.
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Texas
Associated Press
Austin
Miriam Amanda Ferguson
House of Representatives
James EK. Ferguson
University of Texas
Ferguson
Lord Cecil rebuked at Opium Conference by American delegate
Geneva report on January 20 describes Representative Stephen G. Porter of Pennsylvania rebuking Lord Cecil Chelwood for accusing Americans of opium consumption. Porter leads push to suppress opium smoking in the Far East and opposes a British plan to phase out smoking in fifteen years.
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U.S
Associated Press
Geneva
India
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Pennsylvania
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Far East
China
Far Eastern
Fines Reimbursed by Charles Chaplain Prompt Silent Warning
The world had moved on until yesterday when checks arrived from Charles Chaplain reimbursing the fines. A warning followed that in future the pair would laugh too loud at their own risk.
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Charles
Georgia Weather Forecast Tonight and Tomorrow
Forecast calls for fair skies tonight with colder air in the southern portion of the state. Light to heavy frost is expected in the south. Wednesday should be fair throughout the state.
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Macon
Georgia
New York Hit by Three Million Dollar Snowstorm
New York faced a major snowstorm today valued at three million dollars. City crews marshalled about four hundred ploughs and between ten thousand and twelve thousand shovelers to keep main thoroughfares clear.
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Associated Press
New York
Muscle Shoals Bill Sent To Conference
Washington January 20 Republican House leaders decided to send the Underwood Muscle Shoals bill to conference with plans to take the step the next day.
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Muscle Shoals
BILL
House
Ochlocknee River Washouts Delay Funeral Processions
Bridges across the Ochlocknee River were impassable except the Dixie Highway bridge. A fill on Ochlocknee Road caved in near the small bridge on the Thomasville side delaying funeral plans for Mer Otte Ho Latimer. Henry Whiddon drove the hearse bearing the casket through the wreckage as county crews worked on repairs.
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Dixie Highway
Ochlocknee Road
Deadly clash pits fur trappers against U S deputies near Harts Mile
Eyed by floodwaters and gunfire, fur trappers of lower Terrebonne Parish clash with five U S deputy marshals near Harts Mile. The fight injures one trapper and three deputies. a funeral procession for Gus Rhodes delays traffic as repair work begins on a damaged bridge.
Liquidation of rail claims with government completed
James C. Davis director general of railroads told President Coolidge the war time control dispute over railroad claims and counter claims has been practically settled without litigation.
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Washington, D. C
Rairoads
James C. Davis
Coolidge
Dismissal of Leon Trotzky Shocks World Politics
London notes Trotzky removal as Soviet war minister the outstanding world politics incident of the day. The war chief's deposition was anticipated but now confirmed, and widespread speculation follows on the potential developments and consequences.
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London
Leon Trotzky
Trotzky Deposed As War Minister By Bolshevik Party
Moscow reports reveal Trotzky’s dismissal as war minister following secret proceedings of the Central Executive Committee. The article notes the Bolshevik press publicized the downfall and emphasizes the secrecy surrounding the committee’s sessions. A separate brief mentions a hunter’s life saved by a heart stopping buckshot incident.
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Moscow
Leon Trotzky
Communist Party
Trotzky
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