Hapgood Denies Sympathy for Soviet Russia in Resignation Note
WEW YORK Dec 30 Norman Hapgood issued a statement here tonight explaining his resignation as minister to Denmark. He categorically denied having expressed sympathy for or having had relations with the Soviet government of Russia. He maintained his opposition to communism and defended his stance against charges of trading with Bolshevik interests and aiding Berkenheim.
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York
Norman Hapgood
Denmark
Russia
Europe
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Hapgood
Levine
Trotzky
Harvey
George
Leniné
Trotzyk
Copenhagen
Alexander Berkenheim
America
Prince Kropotkin
Bolshevisia
Berkenheim
Hay
Good
Wall Street
Bolshevix Berkenheheim
Economy Mass Meeting Ends in Big Row
A Chicago mass meeting led by Mrs. Joseph T. Bowen of the Illinois fair price committee dissolved in confusion after speakers on inflation and economy. Yale economist Irving Fisher and Royal Meeker spoke, a critic challenged Bowen with grocery bills, and Miss Addams adjourned the session amid boos.
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Chicago
Joseph T. Bowen
Illinois Fair Price Committee
Irving Fisher
Department of Economics
Yale University
Royal’ Meeker
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Department of Agriculture
W. H. Dunn
Dunn
College Professor Opposes League of Nations Debate
A University of Michigan professor quoted Woodrow Wilson and Leonard Wood in a lecture to the American Association for the Advancement of Science urging that the league of nations be reconsidered before adoption. Hobbs questioned the covenant as a guarantee of peace and urged sober, practical patriotism over idealism.
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Wood
Theodore ‘Roosevelt
William H. ‘Hobbs
University of Michigan
American Association
Advancement of Science
League’ of ‘ Nations
Hobbs
League of Nations
Woodrow Wilson
Leonard Wood
Hdés
Europe
Wilson’ S
Patel
Senate backs three month credit for government bonds
Paris dispatch reports the senate unanimously voted to extend the government's credit for three months, authorizing the reissuance of two percent bonds as part of the fiscal measure. The move accompanies the new chamber's actions on funding and public borrowing.
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Paris
Senate
Parole Violation Fraudster Given Long Prison Term
Donald Hinmond, 24, son of Cornell University dean William Hammond, was sentenced to 31.2 to 7 years in state prison for forging checks and thefts after a suspended sentence. His spree spanned Atlantic City, Maine, New Hampshire, Canada, and Boston, including $3,009 forged checks and $15,000 in bonds. A war veteran, he served in the Canadian Army and Royal Air Force with injuries from Ypres.
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Associated Press
New York
Donald Hinmond
William Hammond
Cornell University
Hammond
Norman Bradford Jn
R. I
Ypres
England
Royal Air Porty
Newport
Atlantic City
Escaped Prisoner Asks For Ride Captured
In Georgia a county chain gang escapee hailed a passing auto on a country road and gained a ride. Deputy Sheriff Hardy halted the car and restrained Lester, the prisoner, after the driver stopped and allowed him to enter.
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Atlanta
Dick Jester
Gordon Hardy
Lester
Jury Secured in San Francisco Murder Trial
A San Francisco jury of five women is seated to hear the case of William Chastain charged with the murder of Anton Schoemb, a San Francisco detective sergeant. After three days of deliberation the panel was completed. Evidence is set to begin tomorrow.
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San Francisco
Pec
William Chastain
Anton ‘Schoemb
Police Department
La Guardia Resigns Congress for Alderman Leader Post
Representative F. H. A. La Guardia announced his resignation from Congress to Governor Smith and said he would be sworn in New Year’s Day as president of the board of aldermen in New York.
Tremendous Increase in Living Costs Reported
The Associated Press notes a tremendous rise in living costs disclosed from Boston. The report cites higher prices and broader implications for households as the year ends.
Living cost jump hits Lawrence workers says board
The board released a report showing the cost of living in the United States rose about 8.2 percent over the period, with Lawrence and Fall River textile cities reporting similar increases. A weekly wage of 20.65 dollars is noted for workers, while merchants claim firms forced high prices. A plan was announced to open a Lawrence store offering necessities to employees at cost.
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