France Reaffirms Debt Pledge Amid Washington Debates
In Washington reports said France would disavow war debt to the United States were denied by the French embassy they affirmed their obligation to pay and blamed the balance sheet omission on French law and budget practices. Secretary Hughes and Assistant Secretary Wade(W)orth discussed the matter as Paris signaled ongoing settlement talks.
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Washington
France
United States
Ministry of Finance
Hughes
Wadesworth
Treasury
American Debt Commission
Jusseran
Paris
McCoy Convicted of Manslaughter in Los Angeles Shooting
In Los Angeles California on December 29 former prizefighter Kid McCoy was found guilty of manslaughter in the August 12 shooting death of Mrs Theresa W Mors. The jury of nine women and three men deliberated 54 hours over 78 ballots before delivering a compromise verdict. McCoy expressed disbelief and comforted his sisters as bailiffs escorted him from the courtroom.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Kid” McCoy
Superior Court
Theresa W. Mors
McCoy
Acros
F. W. Coulther
Los Angeles County
S. Crail
Duke University Name Change Approved at Trinity College
Trustees meeting in Durham, N Y, agreed to rename Trinity College as Duke University. The move brings an immediate 6 million dollar endowment for building, plus future annual 32 percent of 80 percent trust income, and preserves Trinity College lineage within the new university.
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Durham
N. Y
James B. Duke
Charlotte
New York
University
Trinity College
Trinity
Duke University
Duke
North
South Carolina
Joseph G. Brown
Raleigh
Board of
Dake
College of Arts and Sciences
Trinity Colleges
United States
Trinity University
Prohibition Enforcement Fund Receives $11 Million in Budget
The House approved a treasury post office appropriation for the coming fiscal year setting aside eleven million dollars for prohibition enforcement. The amount is 341,770 less than the current year’s allotment but 783,120 above initial budget estimates, with no changes to the total.
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Washington
Treasury-Post Office
House
Bramham Praised as Firm Leader by Virginia League Official
J M Max representing the Wilson Gub at the Virginia League meeting in Norfolk hails Bramham as a capable president who will run the league business-like. He notes Bramham will not tolerate foolishness and plans to tour the circuit to stay informed, believing the league will appreciate his valuable services.
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J. M. Max
Wilson Gub
Norfolk
Bramham
Max
New Testing System Adopted by University of California
Berkeley Cal Dec 29 AP A psychology professor introduces a mixed examination approach. Students supply a word to complete a sentence choose among options and mark true or false statements. Brown says the method increases choice, covers more ground and tests understanding rather than rote ability.
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Berkeley
Cal
Warner Brown
Phychology
University of California
Brown
Birmingham Man Caught After Premature Store Robbery
A Birmingham man attempted a daytime robbery but was thwarted by the delay. Police captured him soon after the failed crime, ending the incident without injuries.
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Birmingham
Ala
New Gymnasium At Wihison High Ready Soon
The new gymnasium at Wihison High School should be ready within a week. Apparatus arrives shortly and gym classes will commence when the facility is prepared. The building features a swimming pool showers locker rooms and modern gym equipment. Rev John Bar clay and coach Mr Rockhill offer to help instruct.
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Wihison High School
Apparvus
North Carolina
John Barclay
First Christian Church
Rockhill
Senate probes alleged power trust over Muscle Shoals
Senate resolution seeks FTC inquiry into ownership of power firms stock and bonds and the influence of manufacturers banks and trusts. Norris accuses a power trust of dictating Muscle Shoals disposal and pushes for access to Treasury reports to assess ownership and control.
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Washington
Power
Senate
Muscle Shoals
Norris
Senate Agricultural Committee
Edge
New Jersey
Senate Finance Committee
Power Trust
Federal Trade Commission
Treasury Department
Crossword Puzzles Boost Stenographer Efficiency Says Johnson
Albert M. Johnson of National Life Insurance says cross word puzzles aid employees by improving spelling and word recognition. He notes a 25 percent speed gain among hundreds of stenographers and faster dictation across the office.
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Life Insurance
Chicago
Albert M. Johnson
National Life Insurance Company
United States
Johnson
Ambassador Shofield to Florida for health rest
American ambassador James R. Shofield will depart Mexico City this week for Florida where he plans to stay about three weeks to recover his health.
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Mexico City
James R. Shhofield
Florida
Incomplete McClintock Analysis Report Hidden Facts
Chicago authorities released an incomplete secret report on the analysis of William McClintock the millionaire orphan who died weeks earlier as his fiancée waited to marry him. Coroner Wolff withheld details citing risk of misinterpretation while witnesses continue to be questioned by the state's attorney team. William Shepherd and his wife seek legal action over perceived injurious actions linked to the investigation. Guardian A F Reichsmann testified about attempts to remove Mrs Shepherd from guardianship.
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William McClintock
Oscar Wolff
William D. McNally
Wolff
Robert EF. Crowe
William D. Shepherd
McClintock
A. F. Reichsmann
Shepherd
Young McClintock
George E. Gormin
Woolen Stockings Replace Silk in Paris Cold
Paris reports silk stockings vanish from streets as bitter cold drives women to woolen stockings and gaiters. A Paris doctor’s warning on warmth and keeping circulation benefits fashion traders say spurred the shift away from silk to wool and leather coverings.
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Paris
Porter Accepts Call to Washington First Baptist
Durham announces that Dr Samuel Jud son Porter pastor of First Baptist Church will move to lead the Washington D C church. He previously preached in Kansas City San Antonio Oklahoma City and North Carolina posts in Morehead City New Bern and is a Wake Forest graduate born in Columbus County.
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Durham
Samuel Judson Porter
First Baptist Church
Washington, D. C
Porter
Kansas City
Arrest Woman For Wholesale Crime
Loganport Indiana December 29 authorities arrested Mrs Enna Hobough age 50 after a search began when four family members were found shot to death eight miles from town She was found at a neighbor’s home and denied knowledge of the killings The victims included her father mother brother and her three year old daughter
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Logansport
Ind
Enna Hobough
Local men depart for week long fox hunt
A group of Wilson men led by W. T. Clark, R. E. Crawford, R. P. Watson, W. P. Anderson, John Forbes, Leslie Matthews, Tom Wiggins and Captain Tom Washington left today for Seven Springs to join hunters from Kinston for fox hunting all week.
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Wilson
Seven Springs
Kinston
W. T. Clark
R. E. Crawford
R. P. Watson
W. P. Anderson
John Forbes
Leslie Matthews
Tom Wiggins
Tom Washington
Rugged Characters and the Hard Job of Shaving Chin
A concise reflection on rugged characters facing daily grooming demands. The piece notes substantial chins and the routine challenge of shaving them. It implies perseverance and a tough persona tied to physical appearance.
Congress Faces Tariff Fight On Cotton Goods
Congress likely to tackle a tariff clash after Christmas recess as New England and North Carolina cotton mills seek higher duties on competitive foreign products. Democratic leaders vow to resist tariff increases, proposing reductions to aid protected manufacturers. Morgan Butler urges use of flexible tariff provisions for more protection, while Arkansas Democrat William A. IDSfield pledges opposition.
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New England
North Carolina
Congress
United
Coolidge
Franke
Morgan Butler
National Association of Manufacturers
William A
Ldsfield
Arkansas
House
Ways and Means
Cotton futures steady as market closes in New York
Spot cotton remains steady in New York with middling at 24.90 cents. Futures end unchanged with January at 24.43, March 24.82, May 24.14, July 25.24, and October 24.41 cents.
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New York
Sunday School Honors Mrs. W. M. Moss For 25 Years of Service
The First Baptist Sunday School held closing exercises to honor Mrs. W. M. Moss teacher of the primary grade. Superintendent Carroll praised her quarter century of regular service and led a standing ovation as former students rose in tribute.
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W. M. Moss
First Baptist Sunday School
Fulghum
Carroll
Sanday
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