France and Germany widen Ruhr clash with troop moves
French forces advance beyond Bochum toward Dortmund as Berlin orders coal export bans and Germany faces possible default on 1923 reparations. Paris forecasts the reparations commission may declare Germany in default, prompting potential requisitions of livestock, metals, coal, and wood.
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Associated Press
France
Germany
Berlin
Ruhr
Bochum
Stinnes
Duessellorf
Dortmund
Paris
French extend Ruhr zone to Bochum amid coal dispute
French forces widen occupation from Bochum toward Dortmund to secure coal for reparations. Bochum joins the newly extended zone as Essen district coal output tops 26 million tons annually. Paris says the move pen alizes Germany to repay costs for reparation coal deliveries.
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Bochum
Stinnes
Gelsenkirchen
Essen
Bysham
Germany
Ruhr
Ruhr Valley
Holdups Trapped by Lie Detector in Berkeley
Eight youths in Berkeley were arrested after a three month campaign of holdups. Police say the so called lie detector, recording blood pressure, helped trap the group who confessed to multiple robberies begun as a prank and then turned lucrative.
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Berkeley
Cal
Berkeley Poper
Unorthodox Views Stir Congregation In New York
Pastor Percy Buckney Grant, rector of the Church of the Ascension, argued in a sermon that few educated clergymen accept Jesus's divine power and miracles as described. He called consecration of churches an old witchcraft idea and questioned apostolic succession and priestly miraculous powers.
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New York
Percy Buckney Grant
Church of the Ascension
Protestant Episcopal
Fifth Avenue
Grant
Jesus
M. Cone
Early fight expected on primary bill in Idaho legislature
Idaho lawmakers debated immediate consideration of appropriation bills and a direct primary measure. The house defeated a concurrent resolution 45 to 22, signaling a clash over which issue takes precedence. A mining taxation bill and a constitutional amendment proposal also drew attention as battles loom.
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Boise. Ida
Idaho House of Representatives
Gillis
Twin Falls
Parker
Nez Perce
Idaho
Williams
MinidoKa County
H. F. Samuels
Harris
Washington County
Minneapolis Chosen as ABA Convention City
Hot Springs Ark Jan 15 Minneapolis Minn selected by the American Bar Association executive committee as the 1922 annual convention site. The association opened its mid winter conference today with planners confirming the host city.
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Minneapolis
Convention City Bar Association
Hot Springs
Ark
Anya
Minn
American Bar Association
Ovation
Chang Supplies Sun With Funds In Far East Turmoil
Amoy China January 15 AP Chang Tso lin warlord and dictator of Manchuria and his associates fund the effort to restore Sun Yat sen to the presidency as Canton siege plans unfold General Chen Chinung ming remains in Canton despite reports of flight Propaganda supports Sun as Fukien province remains divided with Foochow under Sun Yat sen control
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Amoy
China
Chang Tso-lin
Warlor
Manchuria
Sun Yuat-sen
South China Republic
Canton
Chen Chinung-ming
Hong Kong
Dr. Sun
Chen
Dr.Sun
Kuomingtang Party
Fukien
Foochow
Sun Yat-sen
Canton Crisis Eases as General Pays Troops
Hong Kong report says Chen Chiang-ming has found money to pay troops, easing the Canton standoff. Pro Sun Yat-sen followers threatening attack on Canton believed repelled and business conditions returning to normal in the city.
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Hong Kong
Canton
Chen Chiang-ming
Chen
Sun Yat-sen
South China
Memel Scene Of Heavy Fighting Reported
AP dispatches describe heavy street fighting in Memel in the Baltic area. Lithuanian irregulars reportedly hold near complete control as insurgent forces claim action targets the German government and plead for restraint from French troops to protect inhabitants and officials.
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Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger
Memel
Baltic
Copenhagen
Lithuanians seize Meme city disarm French troops
A Central News dispatch reports Lithuanians occupied Meme and disarmed French troops there, as of January 15. The Associated Press notes the move in a London report.
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London
Meme
Central News
Revolutions Blamed for Mexico's Disorganization
Enrique C. Creel former Mexican ambassador to the United States says the current disorganization in Mexico stems from a decade of revolutions and the accompanying turmoil over property and social order. He has been in Los Angeles after eight months in Mexico and notes the country’s turmoil follows years of upheaval.
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Los Angeles
Mexico
Enrique C. Creel
United States
Daring Bandit Ends Life After Denver Mint Heist
The leader of the December 15 Denver mint robbery died in a private garage after a gun battle with guards. Police found the man in a stolen car near Seventeenth and Gilpin streets with a heart wound and evidence of Chicago origins.
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Denver
Coc
Federal Reserve Bank
Denver Mint
Mint
Seventeenth
Gilpin Streets
Capital Hill
Frank W. McGee
Chicago
Capper and Capper
Hannah and Son
Brighton
Colo
Federal Reserve Guards
Colorado
Federal Reserve
Reserve Bank
Fire in Tacoma Hotels Kills Several Guests
In Tacoma Washington police and fire crews at daybreak searched the ruins of a fire in the business district that killed an unknown number of guests. The blaze started shortly after midnight destroying three buildings including the Imperial and another low priced hotel. Firemen reported collapses trapped several people and Lieutenant W W Bradbury was injured.
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Tacoma
Wash
Imrial
Ae Hotel Venistere
W. W. Bradbury
Fire Department
G O P In Control Nevada Assembly
Republican members of the Nevada senate named M. R. Penrose of Lincoln county as candidate for senate president. James M. Lockhart of Ely was tentatively chosen as speaker of the assembly. The legislature opens with Republicans in control of both houses.
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Carson
Nev
Nevada State Senate
M. R. Penrose
Lion County
State Senate
Senate
James M. Lockhart
Ely
Emperor of Proposed Kingdom Seeks Island for New Realm
San Francisco January 15 AP reports globe trotter J. K. Cousins, returning from the Orient, plans a South Pacific principality but has many Americans seeking diplomatic posts. Applicants offer to serve for little pay, with immunity demands complicating the quest. He still has not found an island.
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San Francisco
Cousins
Globe Trotter
Orient
South Pacific Ocean
China
South Seas
New Kingdom
Instability in Coal Industry Drives High Prices
The U S coal commission reported that fundamental instability in the Bituminous coal mining industry underpins high prices and fuel shortages. Labor troubles export difficulties and overexpansion led to limited mine operation and uneven demand, with a potential near-term agreement to avert mine closures.
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Washington
United States Coal Commission
Congress
Felts Kast
Seventy Witnesses To Be Examined In Hooded Band Case
Bastrop La Jan 15 AP Seventy witnesses were listed to be examined as the open hearing into the kidnapping and slaying of Watt Daniel and Thomas Richard continues in Morehouse Parish. Testimony linked hooded bands to a series of depredations with Captain J K Skipwith named in klan activities.
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Bastrop
Guy Boyd
Wellinston
Believg
Wat Vandel
Thomas Richard
Ted
Boyd
Fred Carpenter
Morehouse Parish
J K. Skipwith
Ku Klux Klan
Alonzo Braddock
Furmier
Skipwith
Carpenter
Watt Daniel
Braddock
Parish
Cobb
Vena
Young
Cour
Bastrop la
Watt Daniels
Morehouse
George Seth Guion
Daniel
Richard
Black Hood
Sermente Klan
J. K. Skipwith
Chas. Duval
John Lanford
Lake la Fourche
Mer Rouge
Hugo Davenport
Davenport
Louisiana
Magassina
B. M. McKain
Siccedan
Jones
W. L. Pugh
J. B. Hornbeck
Addie May Hamilton
la Pourche
T Era General
Eral
Hia de Surteient
Seaplane Victims’ Bodies Sought Off Havana Coast
Efforts resumed to recover the bodies of E F Atkins Jr and four others after fruitless attempts by water and air. The Columbus wreck occurred 21 miles northwest of Havana on Saturday. Five survivors were rescued by the ferry Henry M. Ler. Mrs Atkins Jr remains in danger from exposure.
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Key West
Fla
Ef.f. Atkins, Jr
Edwin F. J
David Atkins
New York
Grace McDonald
Columbus
Havana
Henry M.ler
E. F. Atkins, Jr
Geraldine Farrar Receives Roses From Lou Tellegen
Boston report says soprano Geraldine Farrar was presented roses from Lou Tellegen during a Lynn theatre appearance amid ongoing divorce proceedings. Tellegen denies sending roses and says reconciliation is not possible as per San Francisco Chronicle account.
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Boston
Geraldine Farrar
New York
Tellegen
Lynn
Boston Herald
Lou Tellegen
Sidney Farrar
San Francisco
Lon Teguegen
Intowers
Mies
Lynn, Maas
San Francisco Chronicle
Chronicle
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Chang
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America
Nevada Assembly
Commie
J. T. Dalton
District Court
Geo. Guion
Dalton
J. E. Lee
John Jones
Frank Beil
Watt
Hugh Clark
Harper Donnan
Dr. McKoin
Donnan
Bell
J. L
Dr. McKoint
Geraldine
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