Fate of Irvine Soldier Solved in France
The mystery of Van Rensaller Irvine, an Irvine soldier missing since 1918, is resolved. A wooden cross in a French cemetery marked “A British Soldier” but proved to be Irvine, son of former California State Treasurer W. C. Irvine. Efforts by P. A. McGovern, M. Rozelet, and Bishop McGovern led to the identification and return of Irvine’s remains to California for Christmas burial after long pursuit by his father.
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BUTENANT ‘Van _ Rensaller Irvine
Oming
French National
Thormans
W. C. Irvine
Hep P. A. McGovern
Dief of
Wyoming
M. Rozelet
Parpriest
Chateau-Thierry
Courthiegy
France
Jeau-Thierry
Irvine
California
C. Irvine
Ire
Chau
Son
Hop McGovern
Hop
Rome
Bishop Govern
Paris
The
Bish
Catholic Clergyman Declines Banquet Amid European Starvation
The Rev. Charles B. Frantz president emeritus of St. Charles College declined to attend the 50th anniversary ordination celebration arranged by Sulnician priests. He said he would not join in any celebration while people in Europe remain starving, prompting the event’s abandonment.
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Altimorhe
Charles B. Frantz
St. Charles College
Here
Europe
Warren Seeks Strict Economy as Solution to National Problems
United States Senator Francis E. Warren urges strict economy in federal spending. He delivers a keynote in the city before departing Monday for Washington to attend to civil, legislative, judicial, and executive bills awaiting action.
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United States
Francis E. Warren
Washington, D. C
Firearms Crackdown Prompts Jail Terms in Ireland Court
A court martial sentenced a man to seven years penal servitude for possessing a revolver and 75 cartridges, while a solicitor received six months for five rounds of ammunition. Senator Warren urged strict economy and Congress action on revenue and tariffs, predicting a extra session and stressing tax revision. He plans to reach Washington to push for rapid post war reconstruction.
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Ondonderry
Ireland
Warren
Congress
Washington
New Motion Picture Camera Promises Realistic Perspective
Jan 1 Chicago reports the invention of a moving picture camera by Spoor and Berggren Sweden promising distortion-free images. The dual lens design aims to prevent eye strain by producing real-life perspective viewable from close or wide angles.
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Hicago
Utoorge Opoor
Spoor
J. Berggren
Sweden
Seaplane Sets Five Passenger Flight Record
San Diego January 1 United States Navy seaplane No 5 established a new in stop duration record for five passengers. The craft flew from Santa Monica to Magdalena Bay in nine hours and minutes, setting a notable time for naval aviation.
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Naval Seaplane
San Diego
Cal
United States Seaue No-5
Santa
Calif
Magdalena
California
Pneumonia Fatal U S Attorney Tedrow of Colorado
Harry B. Tedrow United States district attorney for Colorado since 1914 died here from pneumonia after a week of illness. He was a prominent lawyer and Democratic politician.
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U.S
Tedrow
Colorado
Denver
Harry B. Tedrow
United States
Wyoming Weather Outlook Tail Sunday Warmth Drops
Tail Sunday and probably Monday expect no snow in most areas with warmer conditions in the northeast. Snow is forecast in the extreme northwest while temperatures rise elsewhere through the Sunday period.
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Wyoming
Amateur detective may spark prosecutions for dry law violators
A report describes a New Year Eve probe by an amateur detective hired by Mayor Ed P. Taylor. A conference with the mayor and others discussed prosecuting several prominent violators of the prohibition law. The detective allegedly observed drinking and was ejected from a venue, with officials accused of interfering with an officer. A second meeting is planned.
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Ed P. Taylor
Taylor
Sinn Fein Leaders Deny Knowledge of De Valera Landing
Obscure remarks report Sinn Fein leaders and officials denying knowledge of Eamonn De Valera's arrival in Ireland. A Dublin meeting of the Irish Vigilance Society claimed he was in Ireland enjoying Christmas goose, presented by Tim McNulty as the presiding figure.
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Sinn Fein
Irish Vigilance Society
Ireland
Oblin
Sinn
London
Eamonn de Valera
Tim McNulty
Cabinet talk swirls around Harding era picks and doubts
In recent days none of the cabinet prospects clear a positive note. Among front runners for secretary of state is Charles Evans Hughes, with Charles G. Dayes favored for secretary of the treasury. Weeks remains likely for navy, while Daugherty Hays Wallace Hoover appear as other named figures. War post not settled, with Hert gaining conspicuous mention but no decision.
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Charles Hyans Hughes
New York
Charles G. Dayes
Illinois
Treasury
Charles D. Hilles
John W. Weeks
Massachusetts
Mr. Weeks
Navy
Harry M. Daugherty
Ohio
Will H. Hays
Indiana
Interior
Henry Wallace
Iowa
Agriculture
Herbert Hoover
California
Labor
Commerce
A. T. Hert
Kentucky
Harding
Weeks
Mr. Hert J
Watson Seeks Liberty Bonds as Legal Tender Policy
Sen elect Thomas J. Watson declares in Atlanta that at the Sixty second congress extra session he will introduce a bill to make Liberty bonds and other government war paper legal tender. He says such action would electrify American business life and quell any panic.
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Atlanta
Atlanta Constitution
Thomas J. Watson
United States
Romance Told In Womans Suicide Attempt
In McClerkin Oklahoma a dining room cashier Miss Elizabeth McClerkin swallowed poison after a shattered romance. Doctors and family say an attempted rescue using raw eggs and rotpoison antidotes failed. Local authorities report the incident as a suicide attempt with the motive tied to a broken romance.
Coal Oil Johnny John W Steele dies at Fort Crook
John W. Steele known as Coal Oil Johnny dies of pneumonia at Fort Crook Nebraska where he was a Burlington railway agent. Born 1843 in Shalleyville Pennsylvania he attracted attention in New York hearts by tossing money to bystanders after oil wealth. He moved west 45 years ago and served 37 years with Burlington including eight years as a truckman. His wife recalls the oil wealth and royalties that funded his spending but he later refused to discuss that era.
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John W. Steele
East
Johnny
Pennsylvania
Fort Crook
Neb
Burlington
Steele
Shalleyville
Penn
New York
Oil Creek
Coal Oil Johnny Steele Wasted Fortune In One Year
Pittsburgh January 1 Veteran oil men recall the life of Coal Oil Johnny Steele who squandered more than $500000 in under a year after inheriting wealth from Culbertson McClintock. He used funds for lavish spending while aiding the poor and charitable groups.
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Steele
Pittsburgh
Johnny” Steele
Judge Removed After Christmas Deprivation Sentence
Orange New Jersey January 1 Police Recorder John B Lander a Republican who sentenced three mischievous boys to forgo Christmas presents and later relented lost his job today Council members said the sentence did not influence their choice of successor.
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Orange
N. J
John B. Lander
Landers
Automobile Parades at Denver Stock Show Confuse Visitors
Visitors to the Denver Stock Show were puzzled by an automobile parade event that disrupted expected exhibits and drew attention away from the main displays. Organizers issued guidance to separate the two attractions and restore flow through the venue.
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Denver
President-Elect Up at 6 O'clock
Marion Ohio dispatch describes Warren G Harding waking around 6 AM after midnight sleep, breakfast before 8, reading papers, and early office arrivals. He meets private secretary George B Christian at 9 and plans the day, hosts daily receptions, and works on correspondence late into the night.
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Marion
Warren G. Harding
Thomas Holison
Harding
George B. Christian
Automobile parade to showcase 1921 models in Denver arena
Denver plans a nightly automobile parade in the arena to display 1921 models. Two cars per make are allowed entry and will be driven around for inspection. The feature aims to attract farmers and stockmen, recognized as the main owners, who wish to buy the latest cars promptly.
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Denver
All-Night New Year's Party Ends in Wounding of Rich New Yorker
Julian Dick, 84, a New York cotton broker, was accidentally shot and seriously wounded at his home as George B. Brooks, son of the late Belvidere Brooks, examined an army pistol. The incident occurred at the close of a New Year’s party and Dick’s condition was described as critical.
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EW York
Julian Dick
New York
George B. Brooks
Belvidere Brooks
Brooks
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