American Princess Anastasia Denies Marriage for Title
Athens reports Princess Anastasia of Greece says she remains American at heart and did not wed Prince Christopher for status. She claims her husband’s rank harms him, notes her son William Leeds Jr. will stay in America, and mentions plans for homes in Greece and England along with a visit to the United States.
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Athens
Anastasia
Prince Christopher of
Greece
United States
William B. Leeds, Jr
Amerléeh
Nnd Annatisih
America
Pete
England
Slater
Agtma
Sun
U. & Navy
Wemy
Keep Sword Sharp says German commander in chief
In a New Year message Major General Von Seeckt urges soldiers to devote themselves to their calling. He declares the army must keep its sword sharp and shield untarnished and remain a true national army even after conscription ends. The tone emphasizes honor, patriotism, and national esteem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertin
von Seecht
German City Rations Rooms in War Scarcity
Cassell Germany January 3. In a city of 170000 people 5400 persons lack homes as the housing commission rationing rooming houses and hotels to shelter all during winter. Due to wartime building suspension many are housed in single rooms with space allocated regardless of ability to pay.
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Cassell
Germany
City Housing Commission
Constantine Is Hard Up Amid Greek Financial Straits
Washington reports King Constantine of Greece faces a depleted treasury as Anglo French aid wanes and an American loan is sought. The Asian Minor expedition against Turkish nationalists strains finances, yet political reasons prevent recalls. It is said Greece has not drawn the full prior help and now seeks fresh U S support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Constantine
Greece
United States
Asian Minor
Burned Homes in Middleton Ireland After Ambush
Report from Cork states that the military governor ordered destruction of several houses near Middleton after an ambush involving a potter and troops. Tenants were warned an hour to remove valuables but furniture was burned with the homes. Additional houses burned at Carrigiehill and a motor garage at Middleton.
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Middleton
Ballyadam
Knockgriffin
Tendon
Cork
Midtesa Ebiats
Carrigiehill
Water Power Permit Applications From 27 States
The federal water power commission has 134 applications for permits under the water power act. Notable entries include one from Illinois one from Wisconsin and three from Minnesota. California leads with 25 entries New York 18 Washington 12 and Montana 10.
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Washington
Federal Water Power Commission
Congress
Ilfinélis
Wisconsin
Minnesota
California
New York
Montana
Hollweg Dies Quietly Former German Chancellor Near Berlin
Dr Theobald von Bethmann Hollweg former imperial chancellor died after a brief illness at his estate Hohenfinow near Berlin He was born in 1856 and was linked to the Von Bethmann banking family His career included Prussian interior minister and chancellor during critical years of World War I He opposed U boat ruthlessness and the Belgian treaty phrase scrap of paper remains famous.
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Berlin
Theobald von Bethmann-Hollweg
Germany
Hohenfinnow
Hollweg
von Bethmann
Frankfort
Mathias Hollweg
Bonn
Prussia
Pforia Gymnasium
Strasburg
Leipzig
Brandenburg
Prince von Buelow
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Marines Devoured by Cannibals in Haiti Scare
Naval Board of Inquiry testimony details cannibal killings in Haiti over fourteen months. Marines Private Clarence Morris and Sgt Lawrence Muth were among victims. Private Harry Lawrence disappeared after a patrol clash. New religion linked to “moon feast” ritual described by Lt Cu kel s during Bellegarde trial.
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Washington
Haiti
Naval Board of Inquiry
Mt Countey
Cukels
Cadeus Bellegarde
Locos
Clarence E. Morris
Marine Aviation
Sergt
Lawrence Muth
Harry Lawrence
Wes
Battle in County Monaghan at Ballybay
Dublin reports a clash at Ballybay near Monaghan between Sinn Feiners and police. The brief encounter occurred in the county portion of Monaghan with unspecified injuries reported. Authorities investigate, tensions rise in the border region and residents await further details.
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Dublin
Ballybay
Monaghan
County Monaghen
Police
Attack on Barracks Sparks Sinn Fein Clash
Witnesses describe a riot outside a barracks as constables and police patrol were attacked by Sinn Fein members. One assailant and one civilian were killed, several wounded, and ten arrested as reinforcements arrived.
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Tside
Sinn
Journal notices and student travel wrap in Illinois
J M Finney of Washington and B E of Brighton depart Galesburg and Bushnell for business. Miss te Whittaker returns to Moline after visiting home folk. Miss Mary Brown and Miss Nellie Schtebel return to Iowa City to resume studies. Miss Harriett Dougherty and Miss Mae Allen return to University of Chicago for studies. Miss O Teurday travels to Minneapolis for Minnesota University studies with mother. Walter F Wilson ill in Kansas City. J M will head there as conveyed by Mrs Wilson. He is staying at Muhlbach hotel under good care.
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Mary Brown
Nellie Schtebel
Iowa City
Harriett Dougherty
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Minnesota University
J. W
Teeter
Q. Lettire
Kansas City
Walter F. Wilson
J M
Walter Wilson
Walter
Muhlbach Hotel
Iowa Masons Honor Secretary Meredith
Secretary Meredith of the department of agriculture accepted the post of deputy for the supreme council Scottish Rite Masons. The honor was tendered today by Sovereign Grand Commander George F. Moore in Washington D C.
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Washington, D. C
Meredith
Department of Agriculture
Supreme Council
George F. Moore
Silos on Iowa Farms Rise to 26746 in 1920
Des Moines report shows 26,746 silos in use on Iowa farms in 1920, up about 4,000 from the previous year per township assessors. The figures come from the latest available assessments.
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Iowa
Des Moines
De Valera Mystery Deepens in London Reporting
Scotland Yard and the lie office fail to locate Eamonn de Valera amid conflicting accounts of his Dublin return. London papers debate aims of his visit with peace or renewed armed action, while Irish leaders and observers weigh possible negotiations and amnesty issues.
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Scotland Yard
Irish Republic
London
Jan
Eamonn de Valera
Lieh
Ireland
Dublin
de Valera
Herald
Livy George
The
Observer
Stephen Gwynn
Sinn Fein
America
Lloyd George
Garvin urges Irish settlement as key to naval talks
Garvin argues that a real settlement with Te Valera could ease tension, suggesting the British push for Irish issues before seeking broader naval arms limits. He notes America may back a proposal if Britain resolves the Irish question first.
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Lloyd George
Garvin
Te Valera
America
England
Harding Faces Busy Week Ahead in Washington
President elect Harding will host many visitors in the coming seven days as domestic issues demand focus. Senator Marding will travel to Columbus on Wednesday to receive Masonic degrees from the Columbus Masonic jurisdiction.
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Marion
Harding
Marding
Columbus
Officers Elected by Two Churches at Yearly Meetings
The First and Second United Presbyterian churches held annual business meetings with officer elections and reports. In the Second Church, 195 attendees enjoyed a New Year dinner and a program of solos and recitations. The congregational reports highlighted conversions, baptisms, admissions by letter, and deaths. treasurer noted over 10,000 dollars handled, pledges to the New World Movement. At First Church, officers were elected, and notes covered foreign missions substitution request for Prof. C. A. Owen, a new benevolence fund, and financial results for the nine months of the church year.
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First
Second United Presbyterian
Second United Presbyterian Church
Brethren of the First Church
Tommie Wolfe
Alice Wolfe
Alice Warnock
Walter Wells
Howard McMillian
New World Movement
Congregational
Charles Wolfe
Harvey Meek
Charlotte Carson
William Mayhew
C. W. McLaughlin
M. C. DeLong
Nellie Tripp
Poe
Board of Foreign Missions
C. A. Owen
Henry Rankin
Cairo
President Wilson Opposed to Action by Executive
A brief note states President Wilson will oppose the action and argues it should be taken by the executive branch rather than by Congress or other bodies. The message emphasizes executive leadership and constitutional balance in the current policy debate.
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Wilson
Wilson Likely Veto Follows War Finance Revival Plan
President Wilson is expected to veto a resolution to revive the War Finance Corporation to aid farming and other industries. Secretary Houston advised against the measure, and official sources report the decision as forthcoming in Washington.
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Evening Journal
Washngton
D. C
Wilson
War Finance Corporation
Houston
First Church marks seventh anniversary of Pastor Wishart
Dr. J. M. Wishart of the First United Presbyterian Church Sunday completed his seventh year as pastor. He delivered an anniversary sermon urging deeper consecration and active church work. He noted Washington churches have all changed pastors in seven years and described a changed congregation. Week of prayer set with leaders listed for each day and next Sabbath morning communion services announced.
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J. M. Wishart
First United Presbyterian Church
Washington
R. L. Livingston
Howard Crozier
Althea Montgomery
J. M. Godfrey
Miss Helen Wright Leaves for California Winter
Miss Helen Wright who had visited Mrs. C. C. Lewis for several days departed yesterday morning for Chicago and plans to continue to California for the winter.
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Helen Wright
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Riva
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County Monaghan
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B. E
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Galesburg
Bushnell
Iowa Masons
U. P. Con
WAR Finance Board
the War Finance Corporation
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