World News Roundup From The South And Beyond
Conflicting reports on the Peiping battle show defenders cling to the ancient capital as Japan's support for the invaders is alleged. Mexico City incidents between labor unions and Catholic men leave one dead and a fire department response. Allies demand debt recognition from Russia with potential reparations via an international consortium, amid a looming financial aid plan. Martial law in Peiping, with General Chang Teo Lin and Wu Pei Fu forces fighting near Changsintien.
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Pening
Japan
Mexico City
Genoa
Russia
Iteumian
Russala
Peking
Sero
Chi Li
Wu Pe
Low Times
Chang Teo-Lin
Wu Pei-Fu
Changsintien
Tso-Lin
Machang
Te Moscow Micrological Institute
Walter Nenport
Chicago
Cow
Arthur Smittith
Dal Eireaan Wid
Eamon de Valera
Dublin
Emergency Fleet Corporation
United States Shipping Board
Supreme Court
Prohibition Bureau
Haynes
Cecile B. Oyster
George M. Oyster
Washington Dairy
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Friends of Prohibition Enforcement
Anti-Saloon League
Senate
House of Representatives
Commerce Department
Europe
Billio
Treasury Departments
Transacions
Little Virginian Rebel and Lady Nancy in War Era Context
A garbled text references a Virginia born figure called Lady Nancy, linked to British Parliament and patron circles, amid World War era discourse. It mentions propaganda, executive orders, and an advisory committee of twelve, with notes on national guard readiness and wartime measures amid political debate.
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Britain
Nancy
Virginia
Ee Ee Ee Society of Patrons
Darers Tha Bas Yo
Maram Commission
Turbulent era notes and distant disasters reported in brief
The report covers labor meetings in Nashville with 100 delegates, a San Francisco tank steamer sinking after carrying 10 000 barrels of oil ten miles south of Point Avens, the death of Edmund Abbott West in Chicago, and unfolding intrigue as rumors spread about Richard Croker and a Tammany Hall leader. It mentions a murder case in Hoopeston linked to a former lover, a pending preliminary hearing, and a bankruptcy filing against Raynor Nicholas and Truesdell brokerage firms.
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Union Oil Company
San Francisco
Point Avens
Edmund Abbott West
Chicago
Republican Party
Richard Croker
New York City
United States Court
Oro
United Presbyterian
Lances
Wcase
Richard Crocker
Tammany Hall
New York
Dank
Raynor, Nicholas and Truesdell
Arthur Donas Doyle
America
Conventions At Wilmington Open Season At Wrightsville Beach
Wilmington gears up for a packed convention season from June to late August with 18 events booked at Wrightsville Beach. Southern Textile Association leads June sessions. Seashore Hotel completion expected to ease congestion. Leo P. Kitchen orchestra to provide opening music at Oceanic hotel. Delegates range from 20 to 500 across societies, trades, and professional groups. several chairmen named, including J H Boatwock and RL Meares. Durham Masonic temple drive raises $25,000 in stock subscriptions for new temple.
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Wilmington
Wrightsville Beach
Southern Textile Association
Seashore Hotel
Leo P. Kitchen
Muate
Oceanic Hotel
A. B. Carter
Gastonia
Southern Wholesale Confectioners
J. H. Boatwock
Charlotte
North Carolina Dental Society
Board of Examiners
R. Weathersbes
D. H. LaKeith
Pythians
RL. Meares
Tri-State Certified Public Accountants
J. B. McCabe
North Carolina Insurance ‘Agents
W. E. Sharp
Burling
Richmond welcomes Lady Astor and 10000 crowd
Richmond residents packed the city auditorium and streets as Lady Nancy Astor returned to Virginia. Thousands greeted her with tears of joy, while Viscount Astor and companions drew enthusiastic applause from the crowd.
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Richmond
Virginia
Broad Street
City Auditorium
Nancy Astor
Dixie
Viscount Astor
Charles Dana Gibson
Dame Littlejohn
Lady Astor
Senate Leader Advances Bonus Plan to President
Chairman McCumber of the Senate Finance Committee seeks formal authorization by the majority to present a bonus plan to President Harding. The measure aims to secure approval for a proposed bonus for Joanit and related provisions, with debate anticipated in Washington.
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Washington
McCumber
Senate Finance Committee
Harding
Joanit
Flooded Mississippi levee survey from a special train
A congressional delegation viewed flood ravages along the Mississippi from a special train, seeing waterlogged fields, box cars housing thousands of refugees, toppled cotton gins, and shelters on ridges. The party toured Greeneville and Leland before continuing toward Vicksburg, as rising waters displaced residents and reshaped the landscape.
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Vicksburg
Miss
Carey
Mississippi
Yadook Valley
River Commission
Greeneville
Leland
Vickburg
Lengthen Hearings on Shoale Muscle Shoals Proposals
Washington approves a new schedule for investigations into private offers to develop nitrate and power projects at Muscle Shoals Alabama to speed proceedings and aid Senate consideration. The Agricultural Committee extends hearings to all day sessions and moves to Capitol Office Building to allow roll call responses. Senate quorums for tariff bill have hindered Muscle Shoals probe as W B Mayo resumes Ford offer explanation before adjournment for Senate calls.
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Shoale
Washington
Muscle Shoale
Als
Senate
Senate Agricultural Committee
Nonris
Capitol
Senate Chamber
War Claims Investigation Favored by House Rules Panel
The House Rules Committee, by a 4 to 5 vote, privileged the Johnson-W ruff resolution seeking an investigation of alleged laxity in wartime meat claims and settlement. Attorney General Daugherty indicated no objection to such an inquiry, while Weeks opposed the measure. Separately, New York reports show business failures nationwide fell 28 percent from January’s peak.
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Faver
Washington
House Rules Committee
Daugherty
Country
New York
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District of Colum
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Tennessee
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Austin
Texas
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Woodward Manufacturing Company
Stewards College
WIII
Archeville
Russet
Tekaon
Mise Prances Birk
Yen Rarsohs
Miss Knox
Montross
Sarah E. Knox
Roger D. Eastlake
Watt T. Mayo
Commonwealth
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W. B. Mayo
Henry Ford
Ford
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