Kenyon Named Federal Judge for Eighth Circuit
Washington January 31 Senator Kenyon accepted the nomination to be judge of the Eighth Circuit. The Senate affirmed the nomination after a ceremonial vote with Collins and Cummins supporting. Kenyon said he would not be able to assume duties for a week or ten days. President Harding sent the nomination, praising Kenyon's esteemed qualities and leadership in the agricultural bloc.
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Washington, D .C
Kenyon
Eighth Circuit
Senate
Iowa
Cummins
Curtis
Kansas
Washington
Washington, D. C
Harding
Senate Agricultural Bloc
Agricultural Bloc
Harrison
Mississippi
British Quitting Ireland Rapidly
Dublin reports a swift British evacuation of Ireland with daily troop departures and Dublin garrison to leave this week. Across Ireland new Irish government takes control, with green uniforms being produced and no public reaction observed. Criminals exploit the transition with daring robberies as the new government acts decisively.
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Dublin
Ireland
Patrolmen clash with armed man in Boston riot
Sixty patrolmen with riot guns faced Renny Murray, a Black man, who barricaded himself in a South End home after wounding two others. After hours, Murray surrendered when officers broke down the door. no injuries reported among the officers.
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Boston
Mass
Renny Murray
Murray
Norfolk Man Is Lost in Storm for Seven Hours
Norfolk Neb Jan 31 William Stoeber a 60 year old man was frozen by the cold after being lost in a winter storm for over seven hours during the night. A searching party located him and brought him to safety.
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Norfolk
Neb
William Stoeber
Weather Outlook for Chicago Area Snow North Rain South Tonight
The next twenty four hours expect snow in the north and rain or snow in the south portion. Tonight and Wednesday bring somewhat warmer conditions in the south portion. Colder air is forecast for the extreme west.
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Chicago
Weather Summary of Local Observations
Weather summary by Dr. H. M. Stanley covers the past 24 hours ending 7 a.m. Describes precipitation and conditions including snow and related observations.
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H. M. Stanley
Flu Germ Passes Through a Stone Wall, Says Doctor
Dr William H Park of the New York health department says in New York that five thousand monkeys have been used in experiments with vaccines against influenza and pneumonia over the past two years He notes the unidentified influenza organism can pass through a stone wall Vaccination prevents pneumonia when monkeys are inoculated but without vaccination inoculation is fatal in most cases He adds humans would show the same results and no new vaccine has been developed beyond that used in 1918.
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New York
Washington
William H. Park
New York Health Department
Strikers restrained at Sioux City packing plant
Sioux City Iowa January 31 Federal Judge Martin Wade issued an order restraining strikers from interfering with packinghouse operations in Sioux City. The action aims to prevent disruption of work at local packing houses.
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Sioux City
Nomination of Miller for North Dakota judge favored
Washington January 31 The nomination of Andrew Miller to be federal judge for the North Dakota district was ordered reported favorably to the senate by the judiciary committee. The action was unanimous and based on a sub committee report recommending that charges against Miller be disregarded.
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Washington
Andrew Miller
North Dakota
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Nelson
Bandanna Handkerchief as 1888 Democratic Emblem
A historical note identifies a bandanna handkerchief as the emblem of the Democratic party during the 1888 campaign. The item marked party pride and was used in political display and campaigning.
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Democratic Party
Halsey Wins His Way Into Edison Family
Samuel Halsey of Newark will marry Charlotte Hawkins sister in law of Charles Edison son of the inventor tonight in New York. Halsey, manager of an Edison concern, was among the first to receive the famous questionnaire last year and earned an AA grade from Thomas Edison himself.
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New York
N. Y
Thos. A. Edison
Edison
Samuel Halsey
Newark
New Jersey
Charlotte Hawkins
Charles Edison
Halsey
Manufacturers Urge American Valuation
Washington January 31. A convention of about 1,000 manufacturers urged American valuation of imports and immediate tariff law revision to protect labor in manufacture agriculture and mining. A delegation will present resolutions to the Senate finance committee. They cited foreign currency depreciation reducing tariff effectiveness and rising imports increasing unemployment and restricting mercantile business.
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Washington
National Association of Manufacturers
Senate Finance Committee
Separate trial granted for Len Small and Vernon Curtis
Judge Clair C. Edwards granted a motion for separate trials for Governor Len Small and Vernon Curtis on charges of embezzlement of state funds in Waukegan Illinois.
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Waukegan
Iil
Clair C. Edwards
Len Small
Vernon Curtis
Mercury Tumbles as Cold Wave Hits West
Denver report notes a severe cold wave across the western states with Wyoming at 28 below, Sheridan the coldest notable spot, and Billings Havre at 26 below. Forecasts call for the coldest winter weather in Utah Arizona Colorado and New Mexico with general Rocky Mountain precipitation.
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Denver
Colo
West
Wyoming
Gion
Utah
Arizona
Colorado
New Mexico
Sheridan
Wyo
Billings
Havre
Mont
Rocky Mountain
Weather Bureau
California
Missouri Valley
North Platte, Neb
Son of Billy Sunday Mentioned in Divorce
In Cincinnati on January 31 a Billy Sunday son was named in testimony before Judge Charles W. Hoffman in the divorce case of John Marcus, 37, tailor, against Mary A Marcus, 24. Feinberg testified that during revival services Sunday’s son and Mrs Marcus were at a leading hotel and were later ejected. Marcus was granted the decree.
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Cincinnati
Billy Sunday
Charles W. Hoffman
John Marcus
Mary A.marcus
Vanderbilt Hotel
New York
A. F. Feinberg
Charles Carroll Last Signer of Declaration of Independence
The obituary notes Charles Carroll of Carrolton Maryland as the final surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence highlighting his unique place in American history.
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Charles Carroll
Carrolton, Md
Princess Yolanda of Italy Seeks Quiet Home Life
Rome says Yolanda, famed as the most beautiful princess, wishes to live as a simple middle class girl. She trims hats, sews blouses, cooks spaghetti, mamma duties intrigue her, and she enjoys American picnics with the family.
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Yolanda
Italy
Helena
Victor Emmanuel Cosen
Maria
Rome
Thomas Nelson Page
Royal Library
East Struggling from Under Snow Blanket
Washington reports sunshine and thawing temperatures easing conditions after a severe snow storm. The Knickerbocker theatre disaster casts a gloom over the city while apartment house and business owners rush to clear snow from roofs. Reports say Baltimore and Philadelphia recover to normal. heavy seas near Hampton Roads leave several vessels in danger.
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Washington
Middle Atlantic
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Hampton Roads
Farm Loan Board Preparing Bond Issue in D. C.
Washington Jan 31 The farm loan board is preparing a new bond issue to be made shortly officials said. The issue probably will amount to about 75 million dollars with interest rates not yet determined.
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Washington, D.C
The
Farm Loan Board
Treasury
Settlement of Shantung dispute praised at White House
Washington DC January 34 by The Associated Press officials said President Harding viewed the Shantung settlement as a major achievement of the arms conference. The White House expressed confidence that the agreement would stabilize relations and mark a significant diplomatic success.
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Washington, D. C
Associated Press
White House
Harding
Caterence
Soldier bonus bill pressed by veteran groups in Congress
Washington January 31. War veteran organizations urged immediate passage before the House Ways and Means Committee. American Legion representative Mr Steeck of Ottumwa Iowa said at least fifty percent of eligible men would take cash.
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Washington, D. C
House
Ways and Means Committee
Steeck
Ottumwa, Ia
The
Amercian Legion
Union County Grand Jury Returns Four More Indictments
The Union County grand jury returned four additional indictments at the district court on Monday, bringing total January term indictments to six. Cleveland Koder faces adultery and carrying a concealed weapon charges, while Harry Armstrong is accused of evading a habeas corpus writ. Truman Comer of Lorimer is charged with unlawful sale of intoxicating liquor, and J. W. Chapman and Carl Baker appeared on related matters. Bonds and appearances are noted as ongoing.
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Union County District Court
Cleveland Koder
Koder
Collinge
Roberts
Bessie Stottlemeyer
Harry Armatron
Iowa
Armstrong
District Court
Truman Comer
Lorimer
Conner
J. W. Chapman
Carl Baker
Creston
Homer A. Fuller
B. H. Bartlett
Union County Grand Jury
Thorne Retained by Ben J. Gibson for Railway Case
Des Moines Iowa January 31 Chifford Thorne former Iowa railroad commissioner now in Chicago has been retained by Attorney General Ben J Gibson in the railway assessment cases Assistant Attorney General Bruce Flick will handle more of the statistics and related phases of the suit as announced by the attorney general
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Des Moines
Chifford Thorne
Iowa
Chicago
Ben J. Gibson
Bruce Flick
Senate Strikes Provision on Allied Debt Refund Bill
In Washington on January 31 the senate struck a provision that would grant the commission authority to adjust and settle all current and future claims the United States holds against any foreign government. The action narrows the bill as it proceeds.
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Ashington
D. C
Commission
United States
Senate
Knickerbocker Disaster Probe Underway in Washington
Washington officials opened the Knickerbocker theatre disaster investigation. Final death toll lowered to ninety five from one hundred five. sixty two people still in hospitals and a dozen critically ill.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
Spectacular fire at Great Northern Ore Dock No 2
A major blaze at the Great Northern Ore Dock No 2 in Allones a suburb of Superior Wisconsin was brought under control early today Fire officials estimate the loss may reach 2 million dollars or more The incident caused significant property damage but no injuries are reported
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Superior
Wis
Great Northern
Allones
Insane Singer Shouts During Papal Requiem in Rome
In the Sistine chapel during Pope Benedict XV’s funeral mass a member of the political choir shouted Down with the pope and forcefully led a procession out before being restrained by the Swiss guard. He faces Vatican justice on a disturbance charge and possible sanitarium commitment. The man had bedridden insomnia and had grieved the pope’s death.
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Rome
Sistine Chapel
Benedict XV
Cardinal Vannutell
Vatican
Monsignor
Sane de Samper
Palace
Major Domo
Pope Benedict
Office Budget Bill Passed By House
Washington January 31 The independent office appropriation bill totaling 49430428 mainly funds the veterans bureau with 377474622. The bill removes a limit on training camps to Camp Sherman and skews shipping board items with a 171 to 125 vote against re committing to cap advertising at 504000. total advertising allowance reaches 1.7 million.
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Washington
Independent Office
Veterans Bureau
House
Senate
Bureau
Camp Sherman
Shipping Board
Agricultural conference recommendations to Cabinet
Washington officials released the findings of the Washington agricultural conference as Secretary Wallace presented the recommendations to the cabinet in Washington D C on January 31. The briefing outlined policy suggestions and program aims from the meeting hosted by the Department of Agriculture.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
Wallace
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Knickerbocker
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