Woman Takes Senate Seat From Georgia for a Day
Mrs. W. H. Felton of Georgia, nicknamed the grand old lady of Georgia, becomes the first woman senator for a day after a prolonged delay. Senator Cummins of Iowa administers the oath in Coolidge’s absence, receiving loud applause at the ceremony in Washington.
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Georgia
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
W. H. Felton
Senator Cummins
Iowa
Coolidge
Newberry Resignation Becomes Effective in Senate
Washington D C November 21 Tru man H Newberry of Michigan resigned from the senate with his letter read and acceptance today.
Price of hot dogs advances in Dresden
The commerce department reports from Commissioner J. A. Beott in Dresden that Germany sees a sharp rise in meat and sausage prices. Beef mutton and pork have jumped over 100 percent in sixty days while slaughter house meat has surged about 200 percent.
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the Asseersted Press
Washington
Germany
Commerce Department
J. A. Beott
Dresden
Boy Accidentally Strangles to Death in Bedroom
Cedar Rapids, Nov. 21. Robert Boynton, fourteen, was found strangled to death in his room in what coroners term an accidental death. He tied a strap to the bed post and slipped, hitting his head and losing consciousness, with his weight tightening the strap.
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Associated Press
Cedar Rapids
Robert Boy On
Norfolk Island Known as Honeymoon Island
A romantic superstition has earned Norfolk Island in the Pacific Ocean the nickname Honeymoon Island. It is believed that a bride who spends her first month of married life there will be assured long life health wealth and happiness.
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Norfolk Island
Pacific Ocean
Year Beginnings Across Ancient Nations
The Romans began the year on March 1 the Macedonians in September the Aztecs on February 23 the Athenians in June and the Persians on August 11 revealing diverse ancient calendars and customs for marking time.
Earliest Recorded Machine Sewing Patented in 1754
A historical note identifies the first authenticated sewing by machine attempt in 1754 with a patent issued in England to C F P Weisenthal, marking an early milestone in mechanized sewing development.
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England
C. F P. Weisenthal
College discus record shattered by Jaeck
Jaeck writes home that he has broken seven college records including the discus. Fond mother notes the cost as expenses and Dad jokes PH will need to send a check to cover the damage.
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Jaeck
River sighting sparks eerie confession in Margery's note
A fragmentary quote from Marjory recalls her claim of seeing a man drown by a river while she described “three worms” involved. The text hints at an unsettling scene but lacks full context or corroborating details.
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Marjory
National Education Week Set Throughout Country in December
Education Week will be observed December 3 to 9 under the Bureau of Education with broad involvement from the American Legion the National Education Association clubs churches and schools. President Harding will proclaim the week and topics include God and Country citizenship patriotism school and teacher illiteracy equality of opportunity and physical education and hygiene. Government radio and movie cooperation will spread educational material nationwide with proclamations by officials to promote observance locally.
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Washington
BD. C
Bureau of Education
American Legion
National Education Association
Harding
Tiger
Inter-department
Tigert
Australian Thick-Headed Shrike Known by Many Names
The six-inch Australian bird, rich yellow beneath with a black collar and white throat, is described as the thick headed shrike. It is also called the black breasted flycatcher and linked to various French and new Latin names.
Political aspiration sparks speech support request
Henrietta agrees to campaign speeches as Leonidas Meekton contemplates entering politics. He believes public encouragement improves prospects and seeks her backing in his candidacy.
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Henrietta
Mr. Meekton
Leonidas
Original Use of Word Dope in English
The term dope originates from the Dutch doop meaning a thick liquid. It was first used for the treaclelike preparation of opium smokers and later adopted into English usage.
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Doop
First Christian Marriage in Jamestown 1609
The first Christian marriage ceremony in the American colonies was conducted at Jamestown in 1609 marking an early colonial rite.
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American Colonies
Jamestown
1609
Emerson Quote on Writing: Talent Isn’t All
The saying urges that talent alone cannot make a writer. a man behind the book is essential, echoing Emerson’s view on creative effort and character driving literary success.
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Emerson
Christians in Chinese household hire two servants
An American family in Nan king hired two Chinese servants who were Christians. A third Chinese servant learned of their beliefs and told his mistress. He explained he knew they were Christians because they know about God Jesus Christ and Santa Claus.
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China
Nanking
God
Jesus Christ
Santa Claus
Tragic Shooting Near Waco Leaves Man Dead
Grady Skipworth nineteen is killed and a young woman is assaulted near Lover's Leap on the Bosque river three miles north of Waco. The assailant a negro robs, shoots Skipworth, and throws his body over a thirty foot cliff before abducting the girl who is hospitalized. The pair were in a car. the suspect escaped in the vehicle. Excitement runs high in Waco.
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Associated Irrems
Waco
Texas
Grady Skipworth
Lover's Leap
Bosque River
Skipworth
Young Couple Elude Parents in Iowa City Escape
In Iowa City today Jacob Studt and Elizabeth Sibel, both twenty four, hid from searchers as Mr and Mrs Sibel, the couple’s parents, fled the district court amid a marriage dispute. Authorities lack leads as close friends aid their getaway. The couple are believed to wed soon.
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Iowa City
Jacob Studt
Elizabeth Sibel
Solon
Iowa
Tom Sibel
Sible
Clemenceau Eats Four Eggs For Breakfast
The New York dispatch reports Georges Clemenceau awake at 3 15 in fine spirits and with a ravenous appetite. He dined on onion soup and cheese and consumed four eggs and a pot of tea. One caller, George Wickersham, urged him to take it easier, joking he is “a young man of eighty.”
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New York
Clemenceau
George Wickersham
It Might Be Worse and the Bug Work Hours
A Birmingham News quip compares a fly and a mosquito sharing working hours implying a worse scenario. The line suggests fatigue or challenge in daily life using insect labor as a metaphor.
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Birmingham News
Peace in Near East Faces Test at Lausanne
At Lausanne the Big Three Britain France and Italy confront Turkey and Ismet Pasha in a crucial test of their alliance. Turkish delegates show wavering confidence indicating Greece rather than Europe was their main victory.
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Switzerland
Great Britain
France
Italy
Turkey
Ismet Pasha
Greece
Europe
Communist Seeks Admission to Prison Amid Paper Delays
William B. Liogd, millionaire communist labor party leader, convicted with nineteen others of violating Illinois sedition law, reportedly arrived to begin a one to five year term but was refused admission due to missing commitment papers.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Lil
William B. Liogd
Communist Labor Party
Ancient Hair
Historical note highlights crimping as an old invention with roots in ancient times and mentions Roman use of crimping irons.
Ants Halt Repair Work at Shakteford Steeple
Ants swarmed by the bushel at Shakteford near Aldershot after being smoked out from a church spire where they blocked a steeplejack during repairs. The London Times notes the insects disrupted the day’s work on Saturday.
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Shakteford
Aldershot
London Times
Plan for Amortization of Inter Allied Debts Evolved by Dr Owens
Somerville New Jersey November 21 The Somerset County grand jury prepares for a second assembling over insufficient evidence in the Hall Mills murders A new witness George Sieple a pig dealer is named as a possible corroborator of Mrs Jane Gibson the pig woman whose testimony the prosecution hopes will yield indictments The investigation continues to seek the slayers of Rev Wheeler Hall and choir leader Mrs Elinor Rhinhart Mills
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Associated Press
Sommerville
N. J
Sommerset County
Hall-Mills
George Sieple
Jane Gibson
Wheeler Hall
Elinor Rhinhart Mills
Question of Robertson Bribe Case Jurisdiction to Be Ruled
Okamulgee Oklahoma November 21 The Okamulgee county district court may be blocked from further action in Gov J A B Robertson bribery case Judge T Edwards Cordell will decide if the case remains in county court or has moved to the penitentiary Pon Totoc court for trial follows district judge Wright Sapulpa granting venue last Thursday.
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Associated Press
Okamulgee
Okla
Okamulgee County District
J. A. B. Robertson
T. Edwards
Cordell
Okamulgen District Court
Pontotoc Court
Wright
Sapulpa
Clemenceau to deliver first American address tonight
Georges Clemenceau the French wartime premier will speak to the American people tonight. He rose early and rested at the Gibron home in New York as he prepared for the evening event and his first prepared message to Americans.
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Associated Press
New York
Georges Clemenceau
France
Gibron
German firms win work on Petrograd wharves and ships
The Stinnes Group of Germany secured a concession to repair Petrograd wharves and houses, a multi year project. A German shipbuilding firm is rebuilding the Volea merchant fleet for Russia.
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Stinnes Group
Germany
Petrograd
Volea
Russia
Amoritization Plan Presented to Souther Congress
The Souther Commercial Congress in Chicago considers a plan to amortize Allied debts and German reparations over 66 years via three percent interest plus a half percent amortization. Dr. Clarence J. Owens of the International Trade Commission leads the proposal and seeks White House and agency review.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Souther Commercial Congress
Pan
Clarence J. Owers
International Trade Commission
Harding
Mellon
Hughes
Hoover
Owens
Europe
The
Trade Commission
Congress
University of Chicago
Eliakin H. Moore
Department of Mathematics
Dr. Owens
Commission
Germany
Great Britain
President urges merchant marine bill for wartime and peace
President Harding addressed congress urging passage of the Merchant Marine bill to create an assured shipping program for war and to guarantee commercial independence in peace. He said it would save money, guard against perpetual favoritism, and align with global maritime policy while noting rival nations want America off the seas.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Harding
Congress
America
Mississippi
Missouri
Great Northwest
Rocky Mountain
Grons
Shipping Board
Global postwar debt payments outlined for France Italy Belgium
The document lists annual debt service for major nations. France with a vast public debt would pay about 100 million dollars per year, covering 90 million in interest and 15 million in principal initially. Italy would service 59.509 million on 1.7 billion debt, with 51 million interest and 8.5 million principal. Belgium on 350 million debt would owe 12.259 million annually, including 16.5 million interest and 1.75 million principal.
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Italy
Belgium
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