The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-11-25
WORLD news IN BRIEF

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Sofia. Bulgaria. Nov 21-Twenty-
two former cabinet ministers appar-
emily were voted guilty by voters
in the national referendum held on
Sunday to determine whether they
were responsible for embroiling
Bulgaria in the war without suffi-
cient diplomatic reparation.
Chicago. Nov. 21.-American
possibilities in Central and South
America and in Europe were dis
cussed today by the ambassadors
and other representatives Of several
countries at the second session of
the Southern Commercial Cons
gress. Senator Dial is scheduled
to speak this afternoon on the
injustice of the present cotton fu-
lures law. The congress will con-
tinue through tomorrow.
Sumervillc, n. j.. Nov. 2l.-
James Curren. a policeman. was the
first witness called in today's inves-
tigation of the Hall-Mills murder.
New witness is reported to have
been found to corroborate the story
IF Mrs. Jane Gibson. the eye-wlt-
ness.
Greenville, Nov. 21-The first
killing frost of the season was re-
corded here last night by weather
bureau. Ice was found in the open.
Washington, Nov. 21.-The cot
ton production of Egypt for the
present year is estimated at $780,
900 bales, according to the Inter-
national Institute Of Agriculture at
Rome. The Mexican crop is apr
.proximately 10000.
Washington. Nov. 21--The ad-
ninistration marine bill has been
formally reported in the house -
Washington, Nov. 2f-President
Harding was scheduled to so before
Congress shortly after noon. ltais
understood he will recommend the
passage. of the ship subsidy bill FOR
which the special session was chief
ly called. A formal report on the
measure in the house is planned
after the president speaks. Several
new senators will take the oath to-
day and Newberry's resignation will
be read. 9st
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Washington, Nov. 22.-Rising tc
the question of personal privilege
in the house; Representative AS
well, Of Louisiana. declared thai
reports of ku klux khan dominated
Louisiana were false and "scurrl.
lous'. -
Chicago, Nov. 22.-Armed bandit!
today held up and robbed the pos'
office truck carrying air mail to the
flying field here. They kidnapped
the driver. The value of the loo
is unknown.
Manila, Nov. 2s.-The Philip.
pines will petition president aid
congress to allow Philippine legisla-
t,Ire to call a constitutional con.
vention to frame a constitution fol
a future independent republic q
the Philippines. The house toda.
adopted the resolution the senate
passed three weeks ago.
New York. Nov. 22.-Georges
Clemenceau rested today after his
FIST speech Of his American toul
last night. He urged America !tt
get together with the French and
British and present united front
to Germany. which he said was
preparing for another war. He
leaves for Boston tonight.
Greenville. Nov. 21-Headquar.
ters of the Old Hickory Veterans
association composed of veterans OF
the Thirtieth division will be moved
to Greenvflle at once from Knox.
vile. it was announced today BY
Major G.. Hayward Mahon. presi'
dent 6f the association. Herman
B. McManaway. assistant secretary
of the Greenville chamber of com.
merce. has been named secretary
of the association.
London. Nov. 23-David Lloyt
George today was unanimousl,
elected as leader of the Nationa
Liberal party.
Washington. Nov. 23.-The hous'
judiciary committee adopted
resolution today calling on Repre-
sentative Keller. Republican. O
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