Danger in Huge Majority Shapes Washington Politics
Washington eyes potential friction in a Republican House with an overwhelming majority as party leaders seek ways to pass legislation without splits. The outcome hinges on presidential guidance, with cabinet selections and policy moves likely affecting early 1920s governance. Christmas in Washington brings a mix of Southern hospitality and varied national traditions as the capital braces for political shifts.
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Clock Feature and Geographical Note in One Page
A White House guest admires a mantel clock given to President Andrew Jackson in 1824 while the Laramie Mountains are described as a Rockies range in southeastern Wyoming. The range rises seven to eight thousand feet, spans Natrona Albany and Laramie counties, and is cut by the Laramie River and its north fork.
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Monarch Constantine Arrives in Athens Amid Royal Welcome
King Constantine I arrives in Athens to a triumphant welcome as royal processions pass crowds near Nikis Street. Queen Sophie, Prince Christopher, and Queen Mother Olge attend ceremonies. Constantine pledges to pursue friendly relations with allied powers and Greek cultural revival. An antiroyalist Thrace movement is reported led by General Zimberakis, with American British and French warships nearby. Separately, opera star Ganna Walska leaves Chicago suddenly amid debut dispute. government sues John Rockefeller for tax misreporting totaling 202,678 dollars.
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Anastasia
Nations sign protoins for league plan court of justice
Twenty two nations signed the protoins granting executive approval to a league plan for an international court of justice. Signatories expect immediate effect upon ratification by parliaments, aiming to speed up justice and deter lynching of a slain youth. Kamend Murphy, a pugilist linked to a criminal gang, was found guilty of the murder of Jensle Montgomery, 17, in San Francisco. He faces a prison term under the indeterminate sentence law.
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Riot in Walled City Leaves Filipinos and Americans Dead
A violent clash in Manila's walled city between Filipino constabulary and American police troops resulted in nine killed, including Captain Woo Wiemann and Patrolmen Albert He Vree and Deb W. Driscoll. Rioting erupted after arrests related to abuse claims, with police and constabulary units firing and bystanders injured. Brig. Gen. Serratio and Gov. Gen. Turton Murtisen moved to quell the unrest as regular army units were deployed and barracks ordered.
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Salvadoran students urge withdrawal of American forces
A message from the Salvadoran Students' Federation to the Salvadorean delegation at the San Jose conference requests that the talks address President Wilson, urging the United States to withdraw its forces from Nicaragua to allow the country to be free of oppression and unrest.
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Landlord Gets Jail Sentence in City Court
A. J. Edmonson and E. W. Graves were sentenced to forty days in jail each for demaning tenants and evicting them by nailing up doors and windows after rent increase notices. The case surfaced amid broader reports of ownership disputes and a bracket of related municipal actions, including a former Nebraska legislator pleading guilty to soliciting a bribe and a Chicago to Burlington mail robbery confession.
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Harding Confers With Democrats at Marion Meeting
President Harding holds talks with Democratic leaders in Marion seeking favorable results. Bryan expresses cautious optimism about potential progress after the session.
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Conference on world peace shapes party lines
President-elect Harding hosts prominent Democrats including William Jennings Bryan and James Reed for discussions on forming a practical association of nations. Bryan praises the talks and expresses hope for a partisan-free path to peace, while Reed and Bryan press for unified support of the plan. Escalating New York crime prompts civic groups and Mayor Hylan to seek police cooperation. A committee related to Harding’s March 4 inauguration is announced, led by Edward B. McLean with an Ohio associate as a close ally.
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Austria Is Admitted to League of Nations
The League of Nations assembly elected Austria as a member without opposition. China was elevated to a principal powers role as Asia gained representation. The session featured debates on Germany’s prior admission and Asian seats, while other items covered were a Florida governor’s threats to a newspaper editor, the American legation robbery in Warsaw, a student kidnapping incident at the University of Pennsylvania, Wilson purchasing the former Fairbanks home in Washington as his post presidency residence.
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Philadelphia
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University of Pennsylvania
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Henry P. Fairbanks
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Argentine quake wrecks towns with heavy casualties
Earthquake in the Andres mountains devastates Tresportensy Lavalle and Lacentral areas with massive loss of life and property. Reports list over 130 dead, 81 in Costa de Arie, and many injured as towns are leveled and relief trains rush in. A Red Cross ambulance aids survivors amid aftershocks and rising fear.
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