Death of Champ Clark Ends Era in Missouri Democratic Politics
The mournful passage notes Champ Clark of Missouri dying near the capitol, a longtime Democratic leader and former speaker. Congress paused briefly at his death but resumed its business, honoring his memory as the house continues its legislative work.
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United States Hands Off on Yap and Mesopotamia Mandates
The American government will leave further action to President Harding and Secretary of State Hughes after receiving replies from the League of Nations Council and Britain concerning the Yap island and Mesopotamia mandates. Officials said time was insufficient for a reply and publication decisions rest with the new administration. The league postponed class A mandates till May or June, while class C such as Yap remains unresolved due to U S protests over Japan's control of key cables around Yap.
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Jehovah’s follower Joshua Sykes seized in Denver chase
Joshua Sykes known as Jehovah king of heaven and earth was arrested after a dramatic pursuit as followers tried to spirit him from San Francisco. He had failed to report for an 18 month draft obstruction sentence and preached inside a temple before police stopped his car.
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Sykes
Unknown World War I Soldier to be Returned for Arlington Burial
Washington March 2 The House adopted the Fish resolution directing the War Department to bring back from France the body of an unidentified soldier and inter it with suitable ceremonies in Arlington Cemetery.
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Patriot Labor Moves to Reject Red Foreign Ally
Washington March 2 The American Federation of Labor executive council nearly decided to sever all ties with the international federation of trades unions with final action due tomorrow. The AFL argues the European body pursues revolutionary violence and does not recognize national autonomy of each trade union center.
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Navy appropriation and soldier bonus doomed to defeat
Washington report notes Congress near adjournment and abandoning hopes for most supply measures. Navy bills in Senate seen as likely to die. soldier bonus, cold storage, meat and coal regulation, road aid, federal budget, and patent office reorganization dropped. Some bills signed or sent to President, others awaiting action.
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Suicide after double murder shocks Wyoming town
Edgar Lotfell, 25, killed roommate Frank Ray at Green River, Wyoming, last Sunday. Lotfell shot himself after writing to the coroner directing Ray's body be sent to Ogden Utah and his own body to Cheyenne. Lotfell's funeral was held here Wednesday afternoon.
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Green River
Wyoming
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Ogden
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Cheyenne
Comptroller Williams Resigns After Senate Tug of War
President Wilson accepts John Skelton Williams resignation as Comptroller of the Currency effective tonight. Williams had charged senators with evading his renomination, while Wilson defends his administration and predicts public opinion will reveal the injustice he faced.
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Home Builders to Hold Annual Meeting This Evening
Stockholders of the Cheyenne Home Builders association failed to respond to two prior calls, prompting a third notice in the State Leader. The meeting at the Chamber of Commerce tonight at 8 o'clock will elect new officers and discuss important business.
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Harding's private interview on American unity and leadership
Warren G. Harding emphasizes national solidarity and a peaceful world role. He stresses an intelligent, thrifty republic with freedom preserved, an America respected abroad, and a government collaboration of two branches serving the people. He values home ties and seeks a lasting American soul.
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Marion
Ohio
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Republic
America
Farewell speech from President-Elect Harding at Marion
President Elect Harding delivers a farewell address from his front porch to thousands in Marion urging confidence in the republic under God and the support of 100,000,000 Americans. He pledges to serve with good conscience and asks for prayers as he heads to Washington.
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Wyoming Forecast Adds Fair Days Likely East
The forecast calls for fair conditions on Thursday and probably Friday in the eastern portion of Wyoming. Temperature changes are not specified for each day.
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Wyoming
Inauguration Crowds Grow Ahead of Harding Elect
In Washington visitors swell for the upcoming inauguration as crowds gather daily. President-elect Harding plans a modest ceremony with a chair prepared for President Wilson on the east portico while officials expect Coolidge and cabinet members to arrive and assume duties after the ceremony.
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County Clerk Pursues Purse Snatcher With Daring Tenacity
Ida R. Graham, county clerk of Laramie, was robbed at 10 30 pm Wednesday at House and Nineteenth Streets. She chased one of two attackers for a block and half while urging bystanders to help. Police arrived too late. she described the suspect as about 6 feet 7 inches tall, 140 pounds, wearing a cap and dark overcoat.
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Laramie County
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George Staten
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