Private funeral for Pennsylvanias Boies Penrose
The late United States Senator Boies Penrose of Pennsylvania, age 61, died Saturday night of pulmonary thrombosis from heart failure at his Washington hotel apartment. Funeral arrangements remain private per his wish with a family and close friends only, no public service or congressional delegation planned. The governor will appoint a temporary successor until November elections.
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Penrose dies. Pennsylvanians weigh U S Senate successor
Philadelphia reports Gov Sproul and John A Bell as possible appointees to replace late U S Senator Penrose as party leaders call for an immediate capable choice. Penrose left a long political and family legacy tracing to prominent early American lineages and Philadelphia roots.
Bangs Improves but Remains in Danger
Atlantic City reports lecturer and author Bangs of Ventnor City underwent intestinal operation Saturday. He is slightly better today, but hospital officials say he is not yet out of danger.
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Public Reception at White House First in Nine Years
The White House opened today for the president and Mrs. Harding to greet official Washington and the public. Morning hours welcomed cabinet members, officials, military officers, and veterans, with public access from 2 PM. In earlier days over 5,000 often attended the public reception.
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Far East entente claims on Siberia denied by Franco Japanese
Far Eastern republic representatives in Chita insisted that a Franco Japanese agreement to split Siberia existed, despite vehement denials. Documents alleged to show Japan would occupy Siberia, help crush Bolshevism, and place France in Russia’s restoration plan. Critics call documents forgeries, while Chitaites defend their authenticity amid Washington conference tensions.
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United Press Star
Washington, D. C
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Peace Spirit Alive Radio: Armament Council Seeks Public Support
The national council for limitation of armaments said it asked the governors of all 48 states to help educate public sentiment for the next step toward permanent peace after the Washington conference. Thirteen affirmative responses had been received.
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Rivalry of Firemen May Cost Three Lives
Two firemen were killed and seven others injured when two fire engines collided while responding to a false alarm in Chicago. A long running friendly rivalry between the two companies in the same district is noted as a contributing backdrop to the tragedy.
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New York
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Denver
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London Exiles Trotsky as Heretic in Jewish Ritual
The Daily Express reports Leon Trotsky is expelled from the Jewish community by a Russian Jewish father Moses Bronstein alleging he forsook forefathers, becoming an enemy of Judaism. The chief rabbi invoked seven curses and seven candies in a ritual after the accusation, as Trotsky’s mother fainted witnessing the declaration.
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London
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Heaven
Hell
Porter saves half million through hard work
Julius Payton, a 40 year old ex saloon porter now runs a restaurant chain he built from savings. Immigrating 24 years ago with ten dollars, he worked in Cincinnati, saved vigorously, expanded a single bar into multiple eateries, and sold the business to four former waiters.
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Cincinnati
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New York
Farmer May Enters New Year Hopeful Says Wallace
Washington January 2 Secretary of Agriculture Wallace delivers a New Year message to farmers urging hopeful spirits. He says current conditions show no immediate rough times ahead but promise of better times for farmers and their dependent businesses.
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See’y Wallace
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
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Deported Belgian Jumps Into Ocean
A Belgian passenger aboard the steamer Zeeland, deported from New York, jumped overboard and drowned amid a gale off Plymouth England. Steamship officers reported the incident on the ship’s arrival.
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WORK ECONOMIZE AND SAVE VALST NEW YEAR ADVICE
Wall Street views 1921 with limited regrets and hopeful resolve. Leaders in industry stress earnest work economy and saving to restore normal conditions. Most financiers anticipate growth of the United States as a world power as markets rebound and foreign nations seek capital for global rehabilitation.
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New York
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Altho
United States
War Debt Concerns Ripple Through Nation
Washington officials report growing interest in how to settle the 1 066 billion dollar obligation owed by allied governments. Public letters and debating society inquiries propose varied payment schemes and uses for proceeds while Congress considers extending authority to negotiate winding up wartime financial relations with foreign governments.
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Harbor Workers in New York on Strike
A New York January 2 report says boatmen in the harbor may widen the strike as crews from several towing and lighterage firms refuse to work. Workers quit after the Masters and Pilots association announced a revised wage scale effective June 4.
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Associated Press
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King Momus Puts Touch of Fantasy on Philadelphia Parade
Philadelphia celebrated New Year’s with a grand parade led by King Momus marching along Broad Street. More than 12,000 participants from numerous clubs vied for prizes totaling $12,000 as floats, costumes, and bands depicted historical and current events amid revelry and late-night festivities.
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Sheriff Arrested in Bank Robbery Case
Greeneville reporter says Sheriff John W. Wilson was arrested January 2, charged with taking part in a Panama bank robbery in which $36,000 was stolen. UPI report notes bond posted and ongoing investigation.
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Accidental Gun Shot Kills Man At Watch Party
Greene Iowa January 2 Special Leo Curtis was killed near town at midnight when a man named Barth discharged a gun while investigating strange noises in the backyard. Curtis, 24 or 25, left a grocer family and served eight months at Fort Sam Houston. Coroner's jury returns accidental death verdict. body returned to Greene. funeral plans pending.
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Harold Cables Divorce News Ties Singer to McCormick
United Press reports in Chinese language dispatches that Harold McCormick divorced Edith Rockefeller McCormick and that the settlement left the Lake Forest estate to Mrs. McCormick. The former Mrs. McCormick was linked to Mme. Walska in Paris and previously married to Alexander Smith Cochran of New York. The article notes McCormick preparing to leave the estate after last week's settlement.
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Paris
Edith Rockefeller Metlormick Cording
McCormick
Walska
Alexander Smitth
Cochran
New York
Lake Forest
American Soprano to Wed in London
An American soprano, formerly prominent on European stages, is to wed British financier Richard Northeatt in London at St George’s, Berkeley Square, amid reports of her concert career in Europe.
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Sanaver Square
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Utdeberg
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Italians Attack Yank Sailors in Shanghai Cafe Fight
A band of Italian sailors attacked American jackies in Shanghai cafes, wounding two seriously and another with minor injuries during a melee that followed a small brawl. The raid, armed with knives and revolvers, led to suspension of shore liberty for U S. sailors.
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Engravers to Strike Over Wage Cuts in Denver
About 50 members of the Photo Engravers Union in Denver plan a strike tomorrow after a 15 percent wage reduction and a shift from 4 to 48 hours per week. Employers say they will implement a one shop plan as workers walk out.
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Denver
Colo. Tan
Photo-Engravers” Union
Mimployers
Onen
Nowang Ong Income Jump of 26 Million in 1921
Tax data from the district of Towa shows total internal revenue collections for 1921 rising, with March and June posting the strongest gains. Returns over $4,900 trigger new reporting requirements, while overall totals may fall short of the previous year.
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Naval experts push to finish power pact details
Washington deliberations on naval limitations press toward final treaty form by week’s end. Delegates expect Far Eastern issues, including Siberian tensions and Shantung, to be resolved by mid month as conference adjourns. French and Japanese views prompt caustic debates on imperialism and naval parity.
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