France's War Premier Clemenceau Visits White House
The French premier Georges Clemenceau arrives at the White House for a courtesy call with President Harding before meeting former President Wilson. He plans to visit Mt. Vernon if weather allows and to deliver two informal addresses during a four day US visit.
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United States
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Tomb of
Food for Squirrels Found in Northwest Minister's Decision
Seattle on December 5 reports Rev. Dr. Chauney J. Hawkins condemns dance halls opened by Mayor Edwin J. Brown to raise funds for loggers. The minister suggests weekly church dances as a solution after reviewing local venues.
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Chauney J. Hawkins
Edwin J. Brown
SenateCommercePanel to Consider Shipping Bill
Washington reports the senate commerce committee will take up the administration shipping bill tomorrow after a conference between Chairman Jones and Chairman Lasker on possible amendments Senator Borah Idaho opposes the bill and offers riders. An amendment to strengthen the LaFollette seaman law proposes prohibiting clearance of American vessels from U S ports with fewer crew grades than at arrival.
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Senate Commerce Committee
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Lasker
Shipping Board
Borah
Idaho
LaFolette
Wisconsin
Winter Brings First Season Onslaught From Far North
Winter today reached the northwest plains and spread to Texas and Tennessee with subzero readings across Montana North Dakota and Minnesota. Helena Montana logged about 18 degrees below zero as Havre Williston Grand Forks and Fargo reported deep freezes. Cold wave forecasts warned of 15 to 20 degree drops in the southern Rockies and continuing chills in the upper Mississippi Valley and mid Atlantic regions. San Antonio Texas saw a near ten degree drop while remaining around 72 degrees.
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Harding breaks precedent by not delivering annual state of the union
Washington reports President Harding let the second day of the new congress pass without his annual state of the union message. White House officials said no date for his appearance has been set, but he aims to address Congress by week’s end.
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Turkey Europe drift toward war over Near East talks
Lausanne reports indicate Turkey and Europe have grown further apart on Near East conference issues with a possible collapse of talks and the threat of war in southeastern Europe. Russia backs Turkish autonomy amid tense deliberations as powers debate strait control and freedom of warship passage.
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Russia
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Ireland Gains Dominion Status As Free State
King George grants royal assent to the Irish Free State constitution. Timothy Healy named first governor general as autonomous government takes charge after midnight. Dail Eireann set to meet, Seanad nominees to be announced, and Ulster governor-general choice anticipated.
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Cosgrave
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Ulster
Duke of Abercorn
Sultan Moham ed VI Reports Accepts Mecca Invitation
London report states Moham ed VI, former Turkish sultan, has accepted an invitation from King Husein of Hedjaz to reside in Mecca. The Cairo correspondent notes the potential move amid shifting imperial tensions.
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Police declare war on Gotham bandits preying on kids
New York police announce a crackdown on a gang of boys who robbed children and parents in Central Park. A 14 year old was arrested after victim Robert Stewart chased him, and he named several gang members as co conspirators.
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Texas Weather Man Is Piling It On
Ice cream makers convene in New Orleans for the tenth annual meeting of the Southern Association. The three day sessions begin with formal openings and include reports and discussions.
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Spanking Week Endorsed by Big Brothers and Sisters Speaker
New York on December 5 Mrs Smith Alford urged an old fashioned spanking week as a tool for shaping future citizens during the eighteenth anniversary of the Big Brothers and Sisters last night.
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Big Brothers and Sisters
Former chorus girl Clara Phillips escapes L A County jail
Clara Phillips, once a chorus girl, escaped from the Los Angeles County jail by climbing out a window in the women’s section. She was serving ten years to life for the hammer murder of Alberta Meadows and was awaiting appeal. It is believed she fled in an automobile.
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Judge Rules Against Motion in Frances Birkhead Suit
Judge E R Holmes overruled Governor Russell’s demurrer and ordered the case of Frances Birkhead v. Governor Russell to trial on its merits. A 48 person venire and 49 witnesses have been summoned from multiple states for the damages case alleging seduction under promise of marriage.
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Lee M. Raseell
Frances Birkhead
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Russell
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New Orleans
Memphis
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Mississippi
Federal court demurrer sparks heated argument in Oxford
Oxford Mississippi December 5 federal district court spent near entire session debating a demurrer filed by a party as proceedings continued. The hearing featured vigorous advocacy from both sides and adjournment noted to continue on another page.
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Associated Press
Oxford
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Federal District Court
Fur Found Tied to Clara Phillips Escape Case
In Long Beach California a fur similar to that worn by Clara Phillips during her trial and thought to have been in her possession when she escaped from the Los Angeles county jail was found in an abandoned car. Investigators pursue the theory that Phillips may have fled by boat or hid locally.
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More Day Operatives for South Louisiana
New Orleans reports a two day Anti-Saloon League conference resulting in reinforced cooperation among federal state and city prohibition forces to stamp out rum running and bootlegging in the area. Additional agents and intelligence men will be stationed for special duty with wholesale raids expected soon.
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Anti-Saloon League
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Wayne B. Wheeler
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Haynes
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