Harding Leader or Senatorial Oligarchy in 1920 Race
The article argues that Warren G. Harding will be the decisive leader, despite perceptions of an oligarchic Senate influence. It notes most Republican senators defer to him yet fear his forthcoming choice on a key issue, revealing Harding’s clear personal resolve and independent leadership despite adviser input. The piece frames Harding as distinct from Wilson and Roosevelt, asserting his practical, steady leadership style.
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Diack
White
Wilson
Roosevelt
Hardiey
Paper Delivery Timetable and Error Contact
The Courier should be delivered to your home before 5 30. If you fail to receive your paper by that time due to carrier error or other cause, please phone 330 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m.
Moonshine Raids in Kentucky Mountains End Without Casualties
Washington report details a bloodless raid in Whitley County where 12 revenuers destroyed eight moonshine stills. Agents led by Steve Cornet and Charles Winfray faced no injuries, while shots were fired but no casualties. The operation spanned Laurel Fork and Olean Fork hollows with arrests of three Gibson brothers and warrants issued for several others.
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Lexington
Kentucky
Mountaineer
Secret Service
Whitley County
Laurel Fork
Prohibition
South America
A. G. McFarland
Steve Cornet
Charles Winfray
J. H. Reynolds
Joe Cavanaugh
Sheri Renfro
Williamsburg
Holden, Tenn
South América
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Milan
Williams
Parsons
Davenport Police Switch to Eight Hour Shifts
Davenport Iowa January first marks the start of an eight hour day for the Davenport police department. The city council approved the ordinance at its last meeting creating three shifts from 7 am to 3 pm 3 pm to 11 pm and 11 pm to 7 am with monthly shift changes starting on the first of each month.
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Davenport
Raid on Cafe Triggers Large City Brawl in Los Angles
A cafe raid by two policemen and a reporter sparked a riot in Los Angeles with sailors attacking. Multiple injuries and substantial property damage reported as plate glass shattered and fights spread to the reserve police.
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Associated Press
Los Apgetes
Cal
Los ‘Angeles
City Building to Aid Unemployed Problem
Cleveland reports 108,817 unemployed. City council plans a building program to create work for thousands. The initiative targets both skilled and unskilled labor, aiming to reduce jobless numbers through municipal construction projects.
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United. Press
Cleveland, O
Cleveland
Auto deaths in Chicago top five hundred fifty nine in 1920
In Chicago during 1920 automobiles killed 559 people. Coroner Peter M. Hoffman released the figures, noting 420 deaths in 1919 and 374 in 1918, as part of the year’s fatality count.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Peter M. Hoffman
London Welcomes New Year With Gaiety Amid Unemployment Fund Boxes
London on January 4 begins the new year with lively celebrations in the West End as hotels and restaurants host lavish decor and crowds cheer. Despite revelry, fund collectors for the unemployed position money boxes in streets and hotel corridors. St Pauls draws a large, orderly crowd of the city’s poorer residents as bells ring in 1914 patterns.
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Associated Press
London
West End
St. Paul's Church
Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade Launches 32nd Year
Pasadena hosts the 32nd Tournament of Roses with thousands from across the United States attending. Floats with every rainbow color lead the morning procession, featuring schools, fraternal groups, and civic and commercial bodies from Southern California. The afternoon football game pits the University of California against Ohio State University, both undefeated.
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Associated Press
Pasadena
Cal
United States
Southern California
University of California
Ohio State University Po
Cardinal Gibbons Seeks Speedy Recovery Amid Prayer Vigil
Baltimore clerics and Catholic communities prayed through the night for Cardinal Gibbons after a severe relapse. He showed slight improvement this morning at Union Mills Maryland home, with Bishop Corrigan directing prayers for his speedy recovery or a happy death.
Adequate Defense Urged Amid Naval Armament Talks
Tok.io January 1 The Yorozu Chohy decries opposing disarmament yet insists Japan must maintain defense against any foreign aggression. It argues Britain seeks disarmament for its own ends while warning America’s aim is a navy capable of countering alliances. The Osaka Asahi Shimbun notes Japan’s foreign office clings to balance of power and arms.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Japan
Yorozu Chohy
United States
Great Britain
America
Osaka Asehi Shimbun Ae
Ja-pan
New Year Paroles Granted at Iowa Prisons
The state board of parole granted paroles to about 54 inmates at Fort Madison and Anamosa reformatory as New Year gifts. The board also held interviews for all prisoners unseen by the board in six months, totaling 105 at Anamosa and 57 at Fort Madison, during their December visit.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Fort Madison
Anamosa
State Board of Parole
Lane Suffers From Nervous Breakdown at Mayo Clinic
Former interior secretary Franklin Lane is under observation at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota for a general breakdown. He arrived Friday with his wife and son and has undergone a preliminary examination and will receive further tests in the coming days.
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United Press
Rochester
Minn
Franklin Lane
Secretary of the Interior
Mayo Clinic
Caruso Doing Nicely, Says Physician At Nine A.M.
Enrico Caruso remained in good condition after a second consultation with his doctors. Dr Horowitz reported at 9 a m that the tenor was “doing very nicely” and an official bulletin on his status would be issued. In Washington Senator Chamberlain of Oregon was said to be resting well after a second operation.
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United Press
New York
Enrico Caruso
Caruso
Horowitz
Chamberlain
Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Senator Chamberlain
Oregon
Cardinal Gibbons Relapses. Blessings Given Amid Illness
Cardinal Gibbons, ill for over a month at a Union Millis, Maryland home, suffered a severe relapse yesterday. Bishop Corrigan in Baltimore ordered prayers for his speedy recovery or a peaceful death as end-of-life rites were observed.
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Cardinal Gibbons
Union Millis
Aappy
Corrigan
Baltimore
Penrose to Lead Senate Tariff Battle in New Year
United Press dispatch from Washington reports Senator Penrose will head the Senate fight over emergency tariff legislation as the new year opens. The measure, passed by the houses, would embargo many commodities while supporters aim to cut it to a dozen items like wheat and wool. Opposition grows among Democrats and some Republicans, and Penrose vows to oppose any new treasury burden. Doctors caution Penrose against strenuous exertion due to health.
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L. C. Martin
United Press
Washington, D. C
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Senate
Hhe
Treasury
Harding
Pennsylvania
Congress
Knox
Americans in Paris Residency Figures Reach 23630
The Associated Press reports Paris records show 23630 Americans living there, ranking fifth behind Italians, Germans, and others. Germans totaling 1390 gained permission to reside in Paris, per foreigner registration officials.
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Associated Press
Paris
United States
Brakeman Dies After Fall From Freight Cars
An unnamed brakeman on a westbound B and Q freight in Ottumwa fell between two cars in the local yards. He lost both legs and was taken to Ottumwa hospital where he died within hours. The item appears as a brief Associated Press dispatch with ad text following.
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Associated Press
Ottumwa
Francis
Manny
Melrose
Otumwa Hospital
De Valera Return Roils England as Search Widens
News from London and Dublin reports Eamon de Valera may have landed in Ireland, triggering a nationwide government search and heightened alert. Officials deny confirmation while newspapers weigh the plausibility and possible peace impact.
Mary Garden Dazzles in New Year Opera Gala in Chicago
Mary Garden, billed as the golden courtesan, dominated the New Year's Eve performance of Anhrodite in Chicago. Four thousand opera patrons watched as her costumes shifted from pallid sunshine tones to a rose and leopard skin ensemble, then a white misted look.
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Chicago
Mary Garden
Chrisis
Anhrodite
Church Pews Provide Shelter for 800 Homeless Men
At St Mark's Bowery the 800 homeless and unemployed slept in church pews as Dr William Morgan Guthrie invited them inside. He stated it would be a crime to use a church only for religious use but offered shelter and a substantial breakfast. The church, founded in 1791, sits near Lower East Side with Gov Petrus Stuyvesant buried in a crypt beneath.
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New York
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Bowery
William Morman Guthrie
St. Mark’s Protestant Episcopal Church
Lower East Side
Gov. Petrus Stuyvesant
Old New
York
Coastguard Captain Receives Treasury Medal for Rescue
Chicago dispatch reports Captain John C. Anderson of the Chicago River mouth coast guard station awarded the gold Treasury Medal for lifesaving. He led the rescue of 17 crew members from the steamer R. B. Runnels at Grand Marais, Michigan, on November 14, 1919, after a submarine chaser 438 search for a missing balloon. The medal notes Grand Navals as the graveyard of the Great Lakes.
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Associated Press
Chicago
John C. Anderson
Treasury Department
R. BE. Runnels
Grand Marais
Mich
Anderson
Lake Superior
Grand Navals
Great Lakes
White House Tennis Court Restored for Harding
Washington January 1 changes to the White House and grounds begun to suit President-elect Harding. The rear court, long unused, is being restored after an informal request by Senator Harding. The court, famous from Roosevelt's era, was previously used by the president and his family.
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Harding
Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Executive Mansion
Senator Harding
Roosevelt
Express Agent at Spencer Fatally Shot by Unknown Robber
Spencer Ja Jan 1 After seriously wounding Charles J. Phillips an American Express agent here last night a holdup man escaped from the local depot with 600 of express company money. Posses abroad the country had not come up with him at noon today Phillips is married and has four small children He has been unconscious since he was found but is believed to have resisted the bandit as his revolver was found at his side.
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London
Mag
Eamonn de Valera
Irish Republic
Ireland
Harry Boland
de Vielera
de Val
Dublin Castle
de Valera
Partiardant
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Dublin
Eamonn de Velera
America
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England
Sinn
Spencer
Charles J. Phillips
American Express
Express Company
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Diplomatic Corps Reception Held At Davis Home
Washington observer notes New Year ceremonies shift from the White House due to President Wilson illness. Diplomatic corps attend a reception at Acting Secretary Davis's State Department home. Congress and Navy messages mark the day with a rare pre‑New Year pace.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Washington
White House
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State Department
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House
Congress
Navy
Daniels
Probation chief to defend self over juror bias claim
A judge weighs calling Grace Messer to explain alleged juror influence in the R. E. McGraw murder trial. Messer, a probation officer, says she will defend herself against accusations of prejudicing jurors while noting she did not contact the panel. The case prompted a new trial request after juror affidavits cited her conversations near the courthouse.
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Tial
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J.C. Murtagh
Grace Ament Messer
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Wood
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H. Mosier
Stata
Messer
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