Border Lynching under Investigation Near State Line
Richmond reports Gov. Byrd thanked for aid in pursuing those responsible for the lynching of Leonard Woods, a negro, near the Virginia Kentucky line last Wednesday. Kentucky authorities claim the act occurred on Kentucky soil. Governor Field noted the lynching was committed by Kentuckians on Kentucky soil.
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Byrd outlines plan for statewide Virginia airports chain
Gov. Harry Byrd forms a commission to create a state airport chain with joint local sites and state support. He will head the panel with Richard Byrd and Harry Guggenheim as advisers. The project relies on federal beacon support, existing fields in Richmond and Virginia Beach, and broad Valley backing.
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World’s Largest Crabs Handle Coconuts On South Sea Isles
On the South Sea islands a giant crab species thrives. The creatures lift coconuts to expose their eyes, then dig out meat from the husks. They reportedly smash nuts on the ground to access the edible contents inside.
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Germany Signals Possible Revision of Versailles Treaty
Germany hinted at revising the Versailles settlement after Count von Bernstorff addressed the security committee. Officials sought to downplay the move, saying Berlin aims to revise any inapplicable treaties to sustain peace and avoid renewed conflict.
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Revision articles loom in committee on security links
The county official von Bernstorff urged the committee to fix the importance of the revision articles in their minds as they study other articles closely tied to the problem of security.
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Gov Smith Breaks Silence On Dry Law
Albany news reports Governor Alfred E. Smith declares support for enforcing all laws while allowing voters to organize against prohibition. He speaks at the New York State League of Women Voters dinner amid Nassau County’s resolution urging respect for the Eighteenth Amendment. He notes the right to organize opposition and recalls his oath to uphold laws and the constitution.
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New York County
Fragmentary quote on New York Constitution and rights
The passage appears as a partial quotation discussing the New York Constitution and the speaker's stance on upholding it while allowing resistance to parts of it. It reflects tension between loyalty to the constitution and the freedom to oppose specific provisions.
Ear graft bid sparks high price from Chicago advertiser
A Chicago socialite advertised for a grafted left ear with secrecy and a 25 year old single client. An applicant offered to provide an ear for 4000 but the attorney expects up to 5000 or more if successful, citing fashion trends and legal fees.
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Geo F Comer Dies at New Market Va
George Comer longtime Southern Railroad employee and station agent at New Market dies at his home in the western suburbs. Survived by widow Florence Quicksburg, one son, two brothers and two sisters. Funeral by Mt Jackson Lodge A F and A M with service at home and St Mathews Lutheran Church in New Market.
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Notes et Maxims Quote on Resistance and Yield
A translated excerpt from Jean Rostand appears in the Kansas City Star. It contrasts resisting when urged to yield and yielding when urged to resist, reflecting a paradoxical stance on action and will.
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