Wilson the Giant Among Giants in An Unlived Fate
Washington columnist Mark Sullivan weighs how President Wilson would have fared facing Civil War era duties and policy if he had lived. The piece notes Wilson’s restrained public presence after leaving the White House, his dedication to reading and reflection, and his close circle including Baruch Glass McCormick and Cary Grayson. It argues Wilson’s stature as a giant of the era, with private philosophy guiding his post presidency life.
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Washington, D. C
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Wilson
Democratic National Committee
Washington
White House
Harding
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Kipling
Kim
B. M. Baruch
New York
Carter Glass
Virginia
Vannie McCormick
Harrisburg
Paris
Tire Jess
Cary Grayson
Martin Invincible
Henry George
Paper delivery cut-off and redelivery instructions
The Courier should be delivered to your home before 5 30. If you fail to receive your paper by then call 5100 for a copy. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 26 p.m.
Being Watched It Is Reported in Washington
Being Watched reports that v. T. Johnson, manager of the Three Rivers ranch in New Mexico, tied to Albert B. Fall, is under constant surveillance after being summoned to Washington to answer questions about Archie Roosevelt's claim of receiving 638000 dollars from a Sinclair representative and about Fair's ranch expenditures after years of apparent poverty.
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Washington
V. T. Johnson
Three Rivers, N. M
Albert B. Fall
Archie Roosevelt
Harry F. Sinclair
Fair
Norway Leads In Olympic Winter Sports In France
Chamonix France Feb 4 Norway led in the Olympic winter sports races with 76 ½ points to Finland 76 ½ and others. Britain third and the United States fourth with 26 points. Canada moved to ninth after a 6 1 victory over the American hockey team. Omstedt of Grand Beach Mich. suffered a dislocated knee. Anders Haugen of Minneapolis fed the field with a 5 meter ski jump.
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France
Norway
Great Britain
United States
Austria
Canada
Omstredt
Grand Beach
Mich
Anders - Haugen
Minneapolis
Hold Train Crews for Wreck in Which 12 Were Killed
Anderson Ind Feb 4 Crews of both trains involved in the traction wreck near Alphonte Saturday, in which 12 were killed and 45 injured, are being held pending investigation. The train dispatcher on duty at the time is also detained.
Day Launches Drive for Illinois Attorney General Nomination
Day campaign committee circulates petitions for Stephen A. Day of Chicago a Republican candidate for Illinois attorney general Letters are being sent to voters avoiding attack speeches against rivals Thousands of letters headed to voters describe Day as the preferred GOP nominee for attorney general in Illinois
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Chicago
Stephen A. Day
Illinois
Day Campaign Committee
Yaqui Indians Pass Thru El Paso Again
About 450 Yaqui Indians passed through El Paso and were transferred to Juarez for shipment south to aid President Obregon's forces against the dela Huerta rebels. The men entrained at Naco, Arizona.
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Tex
Juarez
Obregon
Dela Huerta
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Wheat Aid Parley Urges Urgent Cooperative Action
President Coolidge outlines proposals at the opening of a special northwestern agriculture conference. The plan favors direct federal funds for wheat farmers, extended War Finance Corporation advances, and loans to purchase livestock for diversification. Emphasizes full cooperation among local, state, and federal bodies and creditors to avoid public losses and promote reconstruction.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Coolidge
War Finance Corporation
Norbeck- Business
Department of Agriculture
Fourth Casket of Tutankhamen Unearthed in Pink Stone
Luxor Egypt Feb 4 For the first time in 3260 years the great stone coffin of Tut Ankh Amon stood forth in majesty The fourth casket is massive yet simple in design and gleaming pink The four crowned goddesses of death frame the lid with wings outspread and one hand gripping the key of life The coffin is inscribed with hieroglyphs and the party anticipates the moment the mummy is raised and exposed to view
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Egypt
Tut-Ankh-Amen
Howard Carter
Solon Lays Aside Calabash Votes with Non-Smokers
Des Moines February 4 The nicotine bloc in the Iowa state house splits as Representative Children Pottawattamie drops cigars and becomes a non smoker. Rankin leader of the bloc chairs a caucus but Children adheres to quitting smoking as the anti smoking suspension passes. Decency Rankin says Children should refrain from voting.
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Board of Trade Adjourns for Woodrow Wilson Funeral
Chicago officials report the Chicago Board of Trade will adjourn at 11 36 a m on the day of Woodrow Wilsons funeral. The decision reflects a period of national mourning and local observance in the futures market.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Woodrow Wilson
Mourning Flowers Replace Hopes at Wilson Home Door
Washington February 4. Jonquils, forsythia, and mignonette adorn the door of Woodrow Wilson’s last residence with a yellow crepe sash and green fern backdrop. Each hour, fresh blossoms replace the dying sign, marking death within.
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Washington, D. C
Woodrow Wilson
Sioux City to Challenge Waterloo Ikes for Membership Honor
A letter to Ernest Koepke reveals Sioux City plans to dispute Waterloo's claim as largest Izaak Walton League of America chapter. M S Heiss says Waterloo will receive 50 1924 membership cards to arrive before the first anniversary banquet next Thursday at Hotel Hasgell Lamson. Reservations rush in as dining rooms fill, with speaker Preston Bradley billed.
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Itim
Izaak Wallon
Iowa
Sioux City
Ernest Koepke
Ikes
M.S. Heiss
National Association
Chicago
Heiss
Hasgell- Lamson
Koepke
Raghdly
Preston Bradley
Funeral of J F King to Be Wednesday in Clarksville
Funeral services for Joseph F King a longtime Clarksville resident and grain elevator and live stock businessman will be held Wednesday at 2 m at the home. Rev Dr We Morgan pastor of the Presbyterian church will officiate. King born in Allen New York over 91 years ago came to Clarksville in 1877 with his wife and lived here since. He was active in business and civic life and retired a few years ago. Surviving are his widow two sons Charles Neosha Mo and Janiper at home eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
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Joseph Ff
We! Morgan
Presbyterian Church
King
Allen
N. Y
New York
King Long
Twal Sons
Charles
Neesha
Janiper
Greek Premier Venizelos and Cabinet Resign
Premier Venizelos and his Greek cabinet tendered their resignations today in Athens. A new ministry will be formed by M. Kafandaris, former minister of the interior, to assume control.
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Associated Press
Athens
Venivelos
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Interior
Davenport Fireman Crushed in Lumber Yard Fire
Davenport fireman C. Q. Mohr was killed and two other firefighters were injured when a brick wall collapsed during a blaze at the Weyerhaeuser and Denkmann Lumber Co yard in Davenport. Rock Island firefighters assisted in fighting the $125,000 blaze yesterday.
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C. Q. Mohr
Davenport Fi
Weyerheuser & Denkmann Lumber, Company
Rock Island
Winter Storm Disrupts Telegraph Traffic in Midwest
A northeast blizzard from Minnesota to Texas paralyzed telegraph lines and streetcar service in Waterloo and surrounding areas. Widespread icing and drifting snow caused numerous minor accidents, stalled cars, and isolated towns. Trains kept running to Cedar Rapids and Cedar Falls while long distance wires failed in multiple states.
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Weather Bureau
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Sidal
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Coolidge Proclaims Mourning for Wilson at National Level
President Coolidge issues a proclamation after Woodrow Wilson's death announcing national mourning. He notes Wilson's long service from 1913 to 1921, praises his legal and academic beginnings, and lauds his wartime leadership and eloquence. Flags to half staff for 30 days and naval honors to be observed on his funeral day.
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Coolidge
Wilson
Wilson Family Bond Across Presidents Ends in Grayson’s Duty
The text notes Admiral Cary T. Grayson longtime Wilson family physician and medical adviser struggled to save President Wilson’s life. Though Grayson’s Washington duties had ended, Harding ordered his continued service for Wilson, a move instantly upheld by Coolidge, reflecting enduring ties between Grayson and the former president’s circle.
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Cary T. Grayson
Medical Corps of the Navy
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Washington
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Admitra
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Coolidge
Plan big tribute to Pres emeritus Eliot of Harvard
Boston February 4 A public tribute will honor Dr Charles W Eliot president emeritus Harvard University at Cambridge on March 30 marking his sixth birthday anniversary Organizers include J W Seymour secretary of the Harvard Alumni Association A nationwide turnout of 44900 Harvard alumni and leading citizens is expected A citizens committee to be announced later cites Eliot age born 1834 in Boston and noted reforms and graduate schools under his tenure at Harvard including elective system higher entrance standards and growth of medical and law schools He holds multiple Harvard degrees and has received honors from European governments
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Tihany
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Boston
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National Education Association
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Virginia General Assembly backs burial request for wartime president
A resolution urging Mrs Woodrow Wilson to allow burial of America’s wartime president in Stollywood cemetery Richmoni Virginia was adopted by the Virginia General Assembly. The measure names Glen Tiamuds Virals as buried neighbors and seeks interment in the local plot.
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Richmoni
Woodrow Wilson
America
Stollywood
Virginia General Assembly
Funeral Plans for Woodrow Wilson Outline Simple Services
Washington reports outline tentative funeral for former President Wilson with private home service at 3 PM and Bethlehem chapel rites at Mount St. Albans cathedral. No state funeral. two religious services will honor his life with Rev. J. A. Taylor and Bishop Freeman officiating. Family faced pressure as nations and allies send tributes amid public mourning.
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Grayson
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Canitel
J. A. Taylor
Central Presbyterian Church
Sylvester Beach
Princeton
N. J
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Washington
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Senate
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Merchants Meet to Debate Shoplifting Issue in Chicago
Speakers at the Chicago Merchants convention include Irving S. Paull of the Commerce Department and Paul Davis among others. The event, under Chicago Association of Commerce auspices, draws about 1,800 members from 38 states to discuss retail theft.
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Interstate Merchants’ Council
Chicago Association of Commerce
Irving S. Paull
Department of Commerce
Washington
A. Nash
Cinelanett
Robert Arthur Elwood
U.S A
Board Walk
Aviantle
Y. W. Kall
Green Bay
Wis
Paul Davis
Waterloo
Three Convicts Kill Guard and Escape Missouri Penitentiary
Three convicts sawed out of their cell in the Missouri penitentiary killed a guard by crushing his skull, seized his gun, and with a ladder climbed the southeast wall. They then fired on a guard on the wall and escaped.
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Jefferson Cit Mo
Missouri Penitentiary
Revolt Leaders May Pay Gov't Expenses
Mexico City February 4 President Obregon has ordered confiscation of the property of his enemies in the revolution. The planned sale aims to relieve the government of expenses incurred in suppressing the revolt.
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Obregon
Fire destroys site of lumber firm in Granite City blaze
Copy from an Associated Press dispatch reports a lightning blamed fire at the Laiber Lumber Company yard in Granite City Illinois destroying offices and yards. About a million feet of lumber burned and a two story dwelling adjacent was also lost. Firefighters from nearby towns aided. President Wilson’s death triggers tributes from Gov Kendall, Iowa State officials, and former governors praising his leadership and peace efforts.
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Comty Rathers ‘Laiber Company
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Jessup
Iowa University
E T. Meredith
Warren Garst
Lawyers Still Argue De Boucher Divorce in Reno Suit
Atlanta February 4. Lawyers for Mrs Onezima de Boucher and Asa G Candler Sr clash over the validity of a Reno Nevada divorce decree as the $500000 suit resumes. The contentious case hinges on whether the Reno decree legally binds Candler and affects the Georgia divorce action.
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Nev
Onezima de Boucher
Asa G. Candler, Sr
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