Harding seeks simplest inaugural in Washington capitol
President elect Harding directs congressional inaugural committee to abandon outside ceremonies and costly plans. He telegrams Knox and McLean asking that no funds be expended, preferring oath of office in the senate chamber and a simple event within the Capitol or east porch.
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Harding
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Joint
Congressional Inaugural Committee
Congressional Committee
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W. G. Harding
Philander C. Knox
Edward B. McLean
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Knox
Harding Seeks Minimal Inaugural Ceremonies
The message urges economy and thrift in inaugural plans and asks the congressional committee to avoid preparations or outlays. Harding expresses a desire to be sworn in briefly, speak on his faith to the country, and promptly begin work, thanking supporters and Washington residents.
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Congressional Committee
Washington
Woman killed by wringer in Sterling
Mrs A A Spitzer wife of a prominent insurance man was killed when her hair and shawl were caught in an electric clothes wringer. Her ten year old daughter Jennie discovered the body. The incident occurred in Sterling on January 12.
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A. A. Spitzer
Jennie
Taxes shut Mexican movie theaters in Mexico City
All moving picture theaters in Mexico City closed as owners refuse to operate under new tax increases described as prohibitive. The action leaves no cinemas open in the capital.
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Mexico City
Italians Occupy Two Islands Near Fiume
A Rome dispatch reports Italian troops have occupied Vegna and Arbe islands in the Gulf of Quarnaro near Fiume after evacuation by PV Annunzio regionnaires. The move follows military actions in the area and updates the ongoing conflict region.
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Rome
Political leaders Re elected in Chamber and Senate
January 12 report from Aris notes Raoul Peret was re elected president of the chamber of deputies and Leon Bourgeais was re elected president of the senate.
Bank Robbers Seize Cash and Checks in Kansas City Hold‑Up
Two masked men slugged a messenger as he left the Produce Exchange bank at Missouri Avenue and Walnut Street. They grabbed a satchel with 20000 dollars in cash and 8000 in checks and fled in an automobile.
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Produce Exchange
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Produce Exchange Bank
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Walnut Streets
Lost Airm en Return After Cannibalism Denial
Three American naval balloonists Lieuts Louis A. Kloor Jr Walter Hinton and Stephen A Farrell reached Mattice Ontario after a Canada flight from Moose Factory They denied any cannibalism claims saying they subsisted on carrier pigeons and that only two birds were eaten The officers stated they had not attempted arrest and planned to depart for the East soon
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Louis A. Kloor, Jr
New Orleans
Walter Hinton
Bell Harter
Stephen A. Farrell
New York
Moose Factory
Washington
Canada
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Hinton
Farrell
Kloor
Adventurous NCA flight ends in tragedy near Reckaway Point
Lieutenant Kloor and Lieutenant Minton describe a perilous seaplane journey that climbed from Rockaway to New York State before a fatal crash. The craft rose at noon on December 13, veered into traffic, and was destroyed after a long chase to a railhead and open road, leaving the crew dead.
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Reckaway Point
Kloor
NCA
Minton
Atlantic
Rocka
Waukegan Booze Confiscated in Prohibition Sweep
Federal agents raided Waukegan early Tuesday seizing large quantities of liquor and wine from cellars and storehouses as spectators watched. The operation followed reports of more than 2,000 prohibition violations across Ohio Maryland West Virginia and the District of Columbia, with cases referred for prosecution through September 30.
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Lake Michiz
Washington
United States
Oho-Maryland
Thomas E. Stone
Kramer
Ohio
Maryland
West Virginia
District of Columbia
Brighton Routs Chester in High School Basketball
Brighton and West Chester faced off in a high school gym. Brighton won 59 to 5 as Chester failed to score from the field. West Chester relied on a Washington gym for practice and struggled on the floor.
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West Chester
Chester
Dickinson
Washington
W. Bauer
Horton
Mortimer
Hoover
Knerr
Bennett
West
Delong
Monteth
M. Bauer
Wright
Shubert Orchestra To Return Home In February
George Bickford and the Shubert orchestra will be back home around mid February after a year in the western states. They spent months in California and Idaho Nevada Denver and vicinity and have many return engagements. The eight to ten piece group has dates in Omaha early February before returning home.
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George Bickford
Shubert
California
Idaho
Nevada
Denver
Omaha
Ohio Factories to Reopen as Labor Situation Improves
In Toledo Mayor Schreiber backs a return to work after ex servicemen urged employment. Central Labor Union officials say unemployment dropped from about 27,000 to under 15,000 this week. Willys Overland plans to resume production around February 1 with other plants following. Reading Tron mills set January 18 restart at reduced wages 10 to 20 percent. Dodge Brothers Motor Car distributed over 1.6 million in bonuses yesterday.
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Toledo
Commerce Club
Schreiber
Willys Overland Company
Reading
Reading Tron Company
Detroit
Mich
Dodge Brothers Motor Car Company
Taxes to Be Collected in County Reach High Total
County records show the tax list prepared by County Auditor A L Griffith transferred to County Treasurer Harry McCall for collection. The total tax due this year is $846,120.05, driven by higher school and local levies, while the state and county levy remains 26 mills.
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A. L. Griffith
Harry McCall
Who's Who in the State Legislature Des Moines Iowa
Des Moines Iowa Jan 12 the 39th general assembly of Iowa convened this week with 50 senators 48 republicans and 2 democrats and 108 representatives 101 republicans 6 democrats and 1 independent. Fifty-three percent have prior legislative experience and many hold war records from 98 and 17.
Legion Stops Alien Asking Citizenship
Ida Grove reports John Richard Groepper, alleged enemy alien, was blocked from naturalization by Leo P. McNamara post members who proved false statements on government forms. Bruce M. Snell, post adjutant, argued before the U S court, leading to a reopened case and a reversal of the citizenship grant.
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Ida Grove
John Richard Groepper
Leo P. McNamara
American Legion
Groepper
Bruce M. Snell
United States
Snell
Women council members by political faction in German cities
Among 1400 women on municipal councils in German cities 276 are democrats 215 centrists 77 German nationalists 69 German People's Party 484 Socialists and 179 independent Socialists 94 represent non political organizations.
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German People’s Party
Red Flag at Masthead of Soviet Boat
Soviet naval vessel in Trebizond riverfront encounter described with the red pennant raised at the masthead as French forces approached. The confrontation near Trebizond highlighted tense maritime activity and carrier movements in the Black Sea theater.
Russians Hit by French Destroyers in Black Sea Battle
French destroyers sank a Russian troop ship flying the red flag near Novorossisk after the transport opened fire on them. The vessel carried Soviet troops to Trebizond and several soldiers escaped by swimming to shore.
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Constantinople
Trebizone
Novorossisk
Armaments Reduction Talk Favored by General Hulls
Special report from Washington indicates General Tasker Hulls backs a full free and fair global discussion on armaments reduction. The call comes as the United States weighs steps toward international disarmament during current diplomatic efforts.
Red Cross Reports County Health Efforts and Fund Drive
Miss Effie Haines cites 980 students examined with 959 defects found across five town and twenty four rural schools. Crawfordsville mothers clubs to promote home health instruction as the Christmas Seal campaign tops $1 210.28 with hopes to hire city nurses funded by seal sales. Dora Hanson of London revealed to have posed as a man for thirty years while canvassing for a photographer.
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Red Cross
Washington
Crawfordsville
Ldgia Eicher
City of Washington
Dora Hanson
London
Eng
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