U S Medal Placed On British Tomb At Westminster Abbey
In Westminster Abbey London on October 17 Gen Pershing with Ambassador Harvey and British officials placed the Congressional Medal of Honor on the tomb of Britain's Unknown Warrior. The ceremony honored Allied unity with marching guards, organ music, and tributes to the dead.
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London
Associated Press
America
Great Britain
Westminster Abney
France
Japan
Gen. Pershing
Scots Guard
Tom
United States
Harvey
Abbey
Parliament Square
Lloyd, George
Herbert Ryie
Lord Lee
F. E. Guest
Air Service
Beache
Westminster
Ambassador Harvey
Niblack
Twining
Lloyd George
Navy
Dean Ryle
England
Déan Rylé
Pledge of Brotherhood Highlighted in Wartime Speech
The speaker urged the American people to pledge brotherhood in peace as in war and noted provisions to safeguard the medal at the spot where historic treasures are stored for universal viewing. Gen Pershing arrived at Portsmouth and boarded an American destroyer bound for Havre.
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Waeen
Gen. Pershing
Portsmouth
Havre
King George Would Confer Victoria Cross on American Unknown
The British King expressed warm appreciation to President Harding for the US tribute to its unknown warrior and announced his desire to award the Victoria Cross to the American unknown soldier on Armistice Day. He praised the American troops and urged joint effort for peace and a successful international conference.
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George V Cables
Harding
London
Associated Press
George
United States
Great Britain
Congress
Westminster Abbey
Washington
Secret still found under pig pen in Concord farm
On October 17 Jess Thomas a local farmer of No 16 township Concord was found to have a dug room under his pig pen containing a still liquor and beer. Three local officers discovered the hidden chamber after a thorough ground search of Thomas farm.
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Concord
N. C
Jess Thomas
No. 16
Thomas
Bar's Attack on Landis Debated in Senate
In a Senate session, debates arose over American Bar Association resolutions criticizing Judge Landis for serving as baseball arbiter while remaining on the bench. Senator Dial introduced the resolutions, with Senator Johnson contending the bar’s stance reflected on Landis’ judicial decisions. Senator Spencer argued Landis’ court record bears no relation to the ABA resolutions.
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Senate
American Bar Association
Judge Landis
Senator Dial
Dem
South Carolina
Johnson
Ren
California
Landis
Bar Association
Knox Will Makes Family His Heirs in Long Trust Plan
The will of Senator Philander C. Knox leaves widow Lilie Knox and grandchildren substantial shares. Kathleen Knox receives 50000 on her 25th birthday. 40000 funds a home. 2500 yearly to rent if needed. Remainder held in trust for James R. Tindle and Union Trust. several relatives receive life annuities. final division at 21 years after the longest surviving grandchild.
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Kathleen Knox
Philander C. Knox
Lilie Knox
Valley Forge Farm
Pennsylvania
Rebekah K. Tindle
Archie B. Pinnkett
Lulu Manning
Hester Prather
Minnie Proctor
John Wright
James R. Tindle
Union Trust Company
Pittsburgh
Hartlette Knox
Mary Graff
S. B P. Knox
George Bradley
Henry Barnes
Hebekah Tindle
Reed
Hugh S
Philander c. Knox, Jr
Testator
Senator Knox
Puebla Quiet Under Troop Protection
Puebla residents reassured by federal promises that law and order will be kept as Puebla remains tranquil. Governor Sanchez, after a brief flight, returns to assume duties. Gen. Maycotte leads federal forces with strict neutrality. Businesses, closed during rate protests, expected to reopen.
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Mexico City
Associated Press
Puebla
Sanchez
Fueblo
Maycotte
Drastic measures to curb liquor traffic in Western Pennsylvania
Commissioner Haynes announced drastic steps to stop liquor traffic in Western Pennsylvania after a Pittsburgh survey. He planned to marshal a force of reliable men to act swiftly against bootleggers. Exnicive conferred with Haynes before heading to Pittsburgh to lead Western Pennsylvania prohibition forces.
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Pennsylvania
Haynes
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Joan Exnicive
Western Pennsylvania
Carriers to Pay Big Sum in Virginia Assessments
Richmond Va Oct 17 The assessments levied against the steam railroads of Virginia by the State corporation commission for 1921 completed today show that the carriers will pay nearly 3 600 000 into the treasury before the last day of this month.
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Richmond
Virginia
State Corporation Commission
Mining Congress urged to regulate coal supply for year round work
President Herding told delegates at the American Mining Congress that industry shows signs of uptick and urged plans to regulate coal production and distribution to keep both capital and labor employed all year. He suggested storage reservoirs and coordinated output to ease transportation strain and stabilize prices.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Herding
American Mining Congress
J. F. Callbreath
National Exposition of Mines
National unemployment conference names standing committee
The national conference on unemployment announced a standing committee to coordinate the emergency program for involuntary idle relief. Hoover chairs the panel with members including Andrew J. Paters, William M. Butler, Mortimer Fileisch hacker, C. H. Mark ham, BE. M. Poston, Julius H. Barnes, Ida M. Tarbell, Mary Van Kleeck, Col. Arthur Woods, Ernest T. Trigg, Edger Clark, Joseph H. Defrees, Matthew Wolk, and Clarence Mott Wolley from several major cities.
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National Conference On
Hoover
Andrew J. Paters
William M. Butler
Boston
Mortimer Fileischhacker
San Francisco
C. H. Markham
Chicago
BE. M. Poston
Colombia
Julius H. Barnes
Ida M. Tarbell
Mary van Kleeck
Col
Arthur Woods
New York
Ernest T. Trigg
Philadelphia
Edger
Clark
Joseph H. Defrees
Matthew Wolk
Clarence Mott Wolley
Washington
D. Cc
Senate Finance Panel Weighs Spirits Tax Alternatives
Senate finance committee members examine several substitutes to a 36.40 a gallon distilled spirits tax with a 4.20 rebate for industrial and medical uses. Some prefer reverting to a 2.20 base tax plus 4.20 tariff on beverage spirits, potentially losing about 2 million in revenue. Amendments to the tax revision bill were offered, including one by Senator Carter to exempt pianos and music boxes from a 5 percent tax.
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Senate Finance Committees
Senate
Carter
New York
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