Death of Champ Clark Ends Era in Missouri Politics
The Washington obituary notes Champ Clark of Missouri, longtime Democratic leader and former speaker, dying near the Capitol. His passing prompted a brief halt in Congress as members remembered the towering figure who steered the party through crucial years.
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Council’s Reply Sidesteps Mandate Dispute With Allies
The American government will take no further action after receiving the council’s note and Britain’s reply on mandates for Yap and Mesopotamia. Officials said time was insufficient to craft an answer and the matter may be left to the incoming administration. The league’s postponement of class A mandates drew relief, while class C Yap remains unresolved with Japan.
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Joshua Sykes Arrested After Denver Temple Standoff
Joshua "Jehovah" Sykes, self styled king of heaven, was arrested in Denver after an automobile chase as followers spirited his car from a temple raid. He faced an 18 month sentence for draft obstruction and did not appear in San Francisco to begin serving it.
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Unknown Soldier’s Body to Return for Arlington Interment
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 to inter it with suitable ceremonies in Arlington cemetery.
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Patriotic American Labor Repudiates Red Foreign Ally
The American Federation of Labor's executive council moved toward severing ties with the International Federation of Trade Unions. They cited revolutionary activities and the failure to recognize national autonomy of individual union centers as grounds for separation. The final decision was to be announced the next day.
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Navy Appropriation and Soldier Bonus Measures Fail
Congress near adjournment clears ten of thirteen supply bills but abandons major items including a soldier bonus and meat and coal industry controls. Senate debate continues on naval measures while President signs several bills and awaits others. wage for air service approved at $21.1 million.
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Suicide note dictates body disposition after Wyoming murders
Edgar Lotfell, 25, killed roommate Frank Ray at Green River last Sunday morning then took his own life. He left a note for the coroner directing Ray be shipped to Ogden, Utah and Lotfell to Cheyenne, suggesting sudden insanity as cause. Lotfell's funeral was held Wednesday afternoon.
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Wyoming
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Ogden
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Cheyenne
Comptroller Williams Resigns Over Senate Handling
President Wilson accepts John Skelton Williams resignation as comptroller of the currency effective tonight. Wilson says Williams faced gross injustice from the senate banking committee and predicts public opinion will vindicate him. Williams had charged certain senators dodged and evaded the confirmation process.
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Home Builders to Hold Annual Meeting This Evening
Stockholders of the Cheyenne Home Builders association have shown so little interest that the annual meeting has been postponed twice for lack of attendees. A third call is published for 8 oclock this evening at the Chamber of Commerce. New officers will be elected and other important business addressed.
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Washington
Rights of American To Be Protected Everywhere
Warren G. Harding speaks as private citizen outlining the aim of a united, peaceful republic. He emphasizes mutual interests, an intelligent and resolute people, and a government protecting citizens on lawful missions abroad. He favors partnership with dignity, limited central power, and remaining connected to his home community.
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Marion
Ohio
Warren G. Harding
Republic
America
Farewell Speech by President-Elect Harding at Marion
President-Elect Harding bids farewell on his Marion porch addressing thousands of neighbors. He speaks of facing duty with confidence, trusting in God and 100,000,000 Americans backing a right minded administration, and vows to serve with good conscience and faith.
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Wyoming Forecast Sees Fair Weather East Friday probable
The forecast calls for fair skies on Thursday across Wyoming with a likely continuation into Friday in the eastern portion. Temperature changes are not expected with each shift, as dry conditions prevail.
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Wyoming
Inauguration Preparations Stir Washington Ahead of Harding
Visitors flood Washington for the 1920 inauguration as crowds gather for the event. President Wilson may attend the ceremony but plans and arrangements unfold. Cabinet members and officials arrive ahead of time while forecast cold weather may boost out of town attendance.
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Harding
Ashington
White House
County Clerk in Pursuit After Purse Snatching
Ida R. Graham, county clerk of Laramie, chased a purse snatcher at 10:30 PM near House and Nineteenth streets. Two men fled in opposite directions. onlookers did not pursue. Graham gave a description of the robber as tall and slender, wearing a cap and dark overcoat. police arrived too late to catch him.
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Laramie County
Jack McFarland
George Staten
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