Harding mourns sudden death of Senator Penrose
President Harding sent a condolence telegram to Dr Charles Penrose of Philadelphia after the sudden death of Senator Penrose. He said he was greatly shocked and deeply grieved by the loss and spoke of Penrose's exceptional ability and fine public duty. The message notes their long acquaintance and high regard. Funeral plans were described as private.
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Associated Press
Washington
Harding
Senator Penrose
Charles Penrose
Philadelphia
Warren G. Harding
Battle on Irish Treaty Opens in Dail Tuesday
Dublin January 1 The ratification fight for the peace treaty with Great Britain opens in the Dail Mireann Tuesday with only 30 of 123 members having spoken. Most members will likely address the house before a final vote, aided by holiday adjournment and leaders Arthur Griffith and Michael Collins.
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Dennis O'Connell
Universal Service
Special Cable Dispatch
Dublin
Great Britain
Arthur Grimith
Michael Colline
Seventeen Bodies Taken From Mine Dump Disaster
Seventeen bodies removed from the dump of the San Francisco del Oro mine near Parral Chihuahua after a cavern collapsed December 28 burying a gang of workers. Mining men reach El Paso with news. no survivors reported among the buried workers. The San Francisco del Oro is a British company operating a large silver lead property in northern Mexico.
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Associated Press
EL Paso
Texas
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Paral
Chihuahua
Parral
Mexico
Capital Mourns The Death Of Senator Penrose
Washington mourns senator Boles Penrose of Pennsylvania a long time Republican leader. Congress to reconvene with flags at half mast and a private funeral requested. Leaders Lodge Underwood and peers praise his strong character and tariff focus. Page 4 column 6 continues.
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Alabama
Germany Faces Financial Plight From Paper Flood
Berlin reports warn that Germany’s massive paper currency overhang will deepen the nation’s financial crisis. Analysts foresee 1922 bringing economic strife unless reparations be resolved. Bankers fear inflationary pressures and a potential loss of confidence as currency stocks swell.
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Germany
Celebration in Gotham rivals
Four violent deaths reported with sixteen others injured in Gotham after knife or gunshot wounds and suspected poison. Police investigate as hospitals treat victims.
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Gotham
New Year’s Eve Raids Reported Across Cities
Police and federal agents raided numerous venues as New Year celebrations sparked Volstead Act protests. Four deaths linked to overindulgence, 16 people injured, and dozens cited as raids targeted speakeasies and private stocks. In New York, a random shooting wounded Kate Kosmack, while Greenwich Village hosts masked revelers. Two hundred arrests reported citywide as authorities clamp down on liquor violations.
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Associated Press
New York
Faller Knicker
Reisen Weber
William H. Anderson
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Kate Kosmack
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Bowery
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John Gorman
Greenwich
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Chicago Fire Causes Heavy Damage and Injuries
Fire in Chicago injures three firefighters and leaves many homeless. A garage and 35 cars are destroyed, a nearby tenement house burns, and the first two fires cause about 200000 dollars in damage. A second blaze gutts the interior of a seven story factory and a rebuilding is reported.
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Chicago
Miller's Condition Declared Critical
Clarence B. Miller secretary of the Republican National Committee will undergo an appendectomy tomorrow in St Paul his condition described as critical by the Associated Press official bulletin from January 1st noting the surgery and seriousness of his illness
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Associated Press
St. Paul
Clarence B. Miller
Republican National Committee
Borah Delivers New Rogauld On Four Power Pact
Senator Borah of Idaho speaks in Washington on a four power peace treaty and the idea of a military alliance. He argues aggressors in the Far East have thrived under the alliance while excluded nations suffer. He urges respect for rights and sovereignty to prevent war. alliance dissolution if not upheld.
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Nyan
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Korea appeals for hearing on change of nation
The Korean Commission released an appeal to the arms conference listing delegates from 260 districts. It cites representatives from all classes including Prince Ehwa, nobility, religious leaders, political groups, labor unions and merchants. It argues Japan’s suppression of Korean self rule and asserts Korea’s right to self government and a provisional government based in Shanghai.
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Washington
Korea
Ehwa
Japan
Score of crimes on first day of year shocks city
The first day of the new year in Chicago saw a score of crimes including a shooting death and jewelry theft valued at $10,000 from two couples abducted by automobile bandits. Over 180 arrests were made as victims sought shelter at police HQ.
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Associated Pres
Chicago
Sheriff Charged After Bank Robbery Arrest
Hillsboro man Sheriff John Wilson, linked to a $31,000 Panama Bank robbery, was re-arrested on a new warrant and brought to the county seat. He posted a new bond after initial release.
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Hillsboro
John Wilson
Copies of Alleged Letters Published by Chita Delegates
Special Delegation From Far Eastern Republic asks for a hearing when the Washington conference takes up the Siberian question. Public notes said to pass between Paris and Tokyo governments alleging a Japanese protectorate over Liberia, denied as forgeries by both governments.
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Siberian
Paris
Tokio
Associated Press
Washington
Liberia
Weanahuene Seament Haa Hado
End of AMG Parley Seen Two Weeks Hence
Washington January 1 delegates at the arms conference expect final adjournment in about two weeks though they may need a week more to settle eastern issues. Foreign delegates also plan to leave mid January as talks press toward a conclusion after seven weeks of discussions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Agents Enjoined From Taking Booze In New Orleans
In New Orleans on January 1 1929 federal Judge Foster granted an injunction restraining prohibition agents from removing liquor seized last night from the basement of a private residence. Mark Bonsburg admitted storing about 50000 worth of liquor bought before prohibition. Agents said entry was resisted and asserted they had a right to search under the Volstead act.
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Republic Declared in India War Defense Sanctioned
A telegram reports India declaring a republic and Mahatma Gandhi receiving control. The message notes a defense policy shift, a boycott extended to individuals, and provisional governments formed as Britain remains. The American commission advocates self government in India.
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