Mysterious Will Confession Sent to Brooklyn Court
A penciled document purporting to be the will and confession of Mrs. Margaret Easton arrived at the Brooklyn surrogate's court in an anonymous mailing. It alleges over 250000 in assets to Josephine Johnson of Ohio and schemes involving two nieces and a bequest of jewelry worth 50000, with a dated 1921 note claiming drafting assistance by John C. Bacot. The envelope, postmarked November 25, was found at Mrs. Easton's Brooklyn residence.
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Associated Press
Margaret Easton
Brooklyn
Josephine
Allen
Marie
Johnson
James Easton
John C. Bacot
Mr. Bacot
Putnam Street
Easton
Crown Prince Made Regent of Japan
The emperor unable to conduct state affairs due to illness, and the crown prince was named regent on November 25 under imperial law. France Tokugawa, president of the house of peers, as conference delegate, stated the regency would not alter Japan’s policy at the conference or the nation’s general policy.
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Farley
France
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Obituaries and funeral notices from Washington area
Notices list several obituaries and funeral plans for William Corcoran Eustis Frederick Monroe Gresham Joseph Keppler Isabelle Mitchell Ara Fella Seltz Frank Klein. Services scheduled at St John's Church Trinity New York Rock Creek Cemetery and other locations with dates in November 1921 and 1941. Families invited to attend.
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Rock Creek Cemetery
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Regency Ahead for Japan as Hirohito Receives Trust
Tokyo announces regency for Hirohito amid imperial plans to widen governance. Crown prince’s recent western tour cited as preparing for modern leadership while Viscount Makino handles delicate balance between democracy and traditional court authority.
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Tokyo
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2200 Women Police Reserves Called On Duty in New York
New York November 27 2200 women police reserves were called to report next Monday to patrol street intersections near schools as traffic officers. The move, ordered by Rodman Wanamaker to cover duties during the milk strike, lasts until milk deliveries and plant guards are no longer needed. The article also notes a Japanese prince's international visits and remarks during a London interview and a message from the Tokyo crown prince upon returning home.
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London
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Hirohito Breaks Japanese Tradition with Foreign Visit
Associated Press reports Crown Prince Michi of Japan, heir apparent since 1912 and a noted military officer, traveled to Europe in spring 1921 breaking ancient protocol. The tour followed illness of Emperor Yoshihito and amid debates on regent plans, with engagements and marriage details amid intrigue.
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Europe
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England
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Hold-up loot left in ca e. Detroit bandits abandon $5600
Three bandits shot and fatally wounded paymaster Robert Jackson in Detroit as they fled with $5600 in currency from the Michigan state line. The gang later abandoned the money in a box car along the Michigan Railroad tracks as prosecutors rest their case in a violent robbery.
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Sauvez
Landru
Morc Giaffert
Germany Faces 110 Billion Paper Mark Deficit Forecast
A Commerce Department survey reports Germany’s recovery program set for a setback due to currency inflation and large repair payments. It projects a 110 billion paper mark deficit for the year ending March 31, 1922, and a 127 billion mark shortfall for 1922-23, prompting a planned tax revision to bolster revenue.
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Associated Press
Germany
Commerce Department
Rice Crop Failure in Japan and China Finances
Monthly cables from Japanese and Chinese representatives report a serious impact from failed rice crops on Japan’s economy while China’s finances grow worse. Poor rainfall and typhoons lowered yield well below annual consumption, with forecasts of small silk cocoons. Despite savings deposits rising and exports up, imports remain steady and money tight due to stock exchange speculation.
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China
Commerce Department
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Bank of China
Bank of Communications
Peking
Jackson Shot In Ambush Leaves Victim Doomed
Jackson, 63, was shot three times and died at the hospital. Witnesses say robbers opened fire without warning on him and a companion, then fled the scene.
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Blanton Endorsed for Senate in Ballinger Address
In Ballinger Texas on November 25 Representative Thomas L Blanton reviewed his House record discussed the expulsion attempt and said he would compete for the Senate if voters endorse him The audience rose to endorse his senatorial aspirations by vote after over two hours of remarks.
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Senate
DRESSEL’S CONDITION WORSENS IN BERLIN
Berlin November 25 Ellis Loring Diesel the American charged affairs has taken a turn for the worse his illness yesterday forced abandonment of the Thanksgiving reception pneumonia may develop but condition is not described as dangerous
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Berlin
Ellis Loring Diesel
Frank D. Currier Dead Author of Copyright Law
Frank D Currier a former congressional representative and author of the present Federal copyright law died at his home in Canaan New Hampshire after a lingering illness He served in Congress from 1907 to 1913 and was 68 years old at the time of his death in Canaan New Hampshire on November 25.
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Frank D. Currier
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Haere
Ilinésa
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Bank Bandits Captured Near Nashville After Bank Heist
Nashville officials captured three bandits thirteen miles from the city after a robbery at the North Nashville First Savings Bank. Two thieved 2140 dollars were recovered. Sam Fuston and Selmer Richardson admit guilt while Fred Phillips denies involvement. A revolver was pointed at pursuing officers but they were warned by armed bandits with two shotguns. A farmer’s bridge crossing helped slow the getaway enabling capture.
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Nashville
Tenn
First Savings Bank
Sam Fuston
Selmer Richardson
Fred Phillips
Phillips
British Financiers See Hope in Arms Limitation Parley
British financiers place great hope in limits on armament as the conference nears. A commerce department statement in England argues major reductions in military and naval spending are needed to achieve a 1922 budget surplus. It notes improved economic signals, plans to begin war debt payments, and a scheme to aid foreign trade with loans up to 26 million pounds to exporters.
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England
Commerce Department
Great Britain
Hughes
Princess Mary Sets All British Trousseau Remark
Special cable dispatch reports Princess Mary will select a trousseau that is entirely British. She plans to have officers families and war widow industries handle work including the wedding dress, boosting British dressmakers. The wedding likely to lift Bond Street trade. early honeymoon in Yorkshire with world trip afterward. The Lord Mayor launches a fund to raise up to 500000. Queen Marie of Romania will attend with her youngest daughter as bridesmaid.
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Princess Mary
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England
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Irish cabinet meets to hear Irish conference report
Dublin on November 25. The Dail Eireann cabinet met to hear the Irish conference proceedings from London carried back by Sinn Fein delegates. Eamon de Valera presided as the meeting considered the conference report and its implications.
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Daileireann
London
Sinn Fein
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Shots Renewed in Belfast After a Day of Quiet
Belfast reports renewed shooting after a day of calm as Dublin troops arrive to quell unrest. A youth named Smallweed linked to a tram bombing is released after declaring innocence. Harbor Constable Mc Henry killed near the docks and two civilians wounded as shipyard workers head home amid intensified military protection.
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Associated Press
Dublin
Itham
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McHenry
Little Patrick Street
Official of Irish Republic Praised at Bond Sale Here
Stephen O Mara fiscal representative of the Irish republic spoke to Abraham Lincoln council of the American Association at 1731 I street NW. He said Washington’s $100000 quota would be reached soon and noted progress in the middle West as a sign of success. He urged continued financial aid amid unclear abroad conference results. Membership committee reported 155 new members. Andrew F E Hickey presided. Admiral de Bon hosted a public reception at the Sims home in Newport R I Nov 25 closing his two day visit. He departed for New York.
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Newport
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Harding to Reconcile Nations Says Harvey
London November 25 Associated Press reports Thanksgiving receptions were hosted by Ambassador and Mrs. Harvey and the American consul general Robert Skinner. Attendees included Rear Admiral Twining, Stanley Baldwin, Ralph Totten and Sir Horace Hamilton. Harvey praised President Harding and traced the Thanksgiving origin to Leyden in 1575 and the 17th century Puritan idea of liberty.
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Associated Press
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Stanley Baldwin
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Ralph J. Totten
Horace P. Hamilton
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Chinese Finances Debated In New York Meeting
An American group from the Chinese consortium met at J. P. Morgan and Company to discuss China’s tangled finances. Thomas W. Lamont led as chairman and said no action was taken yet, though a plan to resubmit loan terms to the Chinese government was under consideration. The proposed loan totals 16 million dollars to cover defaults at the Continental and Commercial Trust and Savings Bank, the Pacific Development Company, and interest on Hu Kuang bonds.
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J. P. Morgan and Company
Thomas W. Lamont
China
Wan
Continental and Commercial Trust and Savings Bank
Chicago
Pacific Development Company
Hu Kuang
Carnegie pensions exempted under transfer tax law
Surrogate Foley ruled the $4,260,000 Carnegie pension fund, created in 1901 for retired teachers, old telegraphers, friends and servants, is exempt from the transfer tax. The fund was intended as a lifetime gift, though 400 pensioners have drawn small amounts since Carnegie's death. The decision addresses questions from executors and the State tax commission on applying the tax law to the estate.
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New York
Andrew Carnegie
Foley
Carnegie
State Tax Commission
Assassination attempt wounds Lithuanian minister
In Kovno Lithuania early today Minister of Finance Galvanauskas was seriously hurt when a bomb was thrown through his window. The blast damaged his residence and nearby buildings, with the American consulate shaken. The attack is linked to opposition over Lithuania's stance on the League of Nations plan for Vilna.
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Lithuania
Associated Press
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League of Nations
Vilna
Customs Officers Strike at Iran Frontier in Spain
Customs officers at Iran on the French frontier went on strike after a inspector threatened to deduct from their pay the difference between duties charged on recent motor car imports and the duties that should have been imposed based on the cars real value. The Spanish authorities say they have the consignments ballad of lading. Over the last day freight and passenger baggage could not pass frontier checks and shipments are held up as the dispute spreads to other customs houses.
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