Delegates Press for Covenant Revision at League Assembly
Delegates at the League of Nations assembly debated amendments to the covenant with near unanimity, signaling desire for a more perfect instrument. Article Ten was not directly discussed though the British delegation urged caution to avoid treaty alterations. Argentina’s Senator Pueyrredón voted against delaying consideration, prompting a chair decision to study proposed changes in a special committee report to the council.
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Cabinet Plot Mentioned In Harding Circle
Washington reports name the possible cabinet picks as Lodge New and Eliminate new lodges while Harry M. Daugherty meets Republicans. No definite announcements follow talks with Lodge New and others about service in the Harding administration.
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Former deputy sheriff shot during guard attack in Wayne County
Dee 2 one, H Futrell, former deputy sheriff, was shot tonight while guarding citizens barricaded in the Wayne County jail. Prisoners are held in Raleigh state prison following the murder of Hernan Jones as the case unfolds.
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Filling Chuckholes to Aid Ranch Roads
A letter notes many mudholes and ruts hindering travel to shopping centers. It asks if crushed rock could temporarily fill the worst chucks to ease visiting relatives, sending parcels, and improving life on ranches without claiming permanent road work. The plea ends with a hopeful question: will it be done?
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Senator Harding declines Mayflower offer to ferry president elect
Washington dispatch reports Senator Harding declined President Wilsons offer to place the Mayflower at his disposal for transportation to Washington on arrival at Norfolk. Harding said he would travel by rail, sending gratitude to Warren G. Harding via navy secretary Daniels.
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Colby to sail from Norfolk Saturday
Secretary plans to leave Washington on the first stage of his voyage to South America and return aboard the battleship. President relations and President Bastar Bum. of jute export Buenos Aires.
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Treasury expects debt drop by year end from November rise
Washington reports a November rise of 112,646,571 dollars in the public debt, with the treasury noting a year end reduction of about 200,090,000 dollars from a September 30 gross debt of 24,087,006,000. The November 30 total stood at 24,175,156,244 versus October 30’s 24,062,609,672. Certificates dated November 28 amounting to 232,000,000 with 34,000 maturing in the month drove the increase.
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Former Choir Boy Confesses Murder in jail
Nicholas Viana, a former choir boy known as the ong bira, confessed today to participating in the Willing of Andrew Bowman and Benedict Wendalline robbery held up, after Governor Frank O London refused to fan him this afternoon.
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Harding Vessel Homeward Bound in Stormy Seas
President-elect Harding sails aboard the steamer Passto res off the Atlantic coast headed for Norfolk with winds and a rough sea delaying docking. Mrs. Harding remains on deck despite fatigue while Harding continues work on upcoming speeches and plays shuffleboard.
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Countess Georigana Markievicz Tried on Conspiracy Charge
In Dublin at the royal barracks Countess Georigana Markievicz member of Parliament for St. Patrick's division was court martialed for conspiring from 1918 to 1920 to organize Fianna Fiann boys scouts. Prosecution witnesses were examined as the countess acted as interpreter.
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Victims of Ambush Sent to England in Cork
In Cork on December 2 16 auxiliary police cadets killed in the Kilmichael ambush were loaded onto a navy tender for transport to England. The Royal Irish Constabulary escorted the procession as businesses closed and streets fell silent amid a tense mood. The city had not seen such quiet for over a week.
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Condition of former Empress Augusta Victoria improves
Doorn December 2 The former German Empress Augusta Victoria was able to sit up for a few minutes today. She has rallied again from another heart attack which is becoming more frequent. The improvement is considered only slight.
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Hitchcock Plans to Introduce Measures for Farm Relief
Washington, Dec 2. Hearing opened on falling farm prices as agricultural committees in joint session consider relief options. Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska said he would introduce measures to tap about 60 million dollars from Federal Reserve profits for loans to farmers. Governor Harding, consulted, said the Fed board did not take a stand on the proposal. Meyer urged revival of the War Finance Corporation to finance exports of surplus crops, arguing it would stabilize exports and aid recovery. House and Senate members also discussed extending a billion dollar credit to Germany and possible wool embargoes to aid American growers.
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Governors Conference Favors Rule Prohibiting Farmer Of
A statesmen meeting backed a proposed rule restricting a farmer of public office. The move aims to curb conflicts of interest while preserving agricultural leadership. Further details await formal drafting and committee review.
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