Wilson's Weight at Paris and the Senate Ultimatum
Washington dispatch explains why Wilson stood firm on making the league of nations part of the Paris treaty. It cites 39 Republican senators threatening to vote against ratification and argues Baker’s volumes contain a defending letter from Wilson’s backers. The piece notes readers’ mixed interest in the Paris conference versus Bak in books.
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Mark Sullivan
Washington, D. C
Greaer
Ray Stannard
Woodrow Wilson
Paris
Wilson
League of Nations
Tom Ry
Mort
Baker
Senate
Mr. Wilson
Atlantic
M Iles
Senter Hitchcock
Mr. Daker
Courier Delivery Time Notice for Home Readers
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 5 30 o clock. If you do not receive your paper by that time due to carrier error or other cause, please phone 3320 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m.
Two Grandchildren for Chief Justice Arrive Same Day
Chief Justice William Ho became a grandfather twice in one day. A telegram announced the birth of a baby boy in Cincinnati Ohio at the home of his son Charles P. Taft, and hours later a second telegram stated his other son Robert A. Taft also had a son born in Cincinnati.
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Washington
William Ho
Cincinnati
Ohio
Bis
Charles P. Taft
Robert A. Taft
Charles
Robert Taft
War Referendums Sought by Representative Huck
Washington January 13 a congresswoman from Illinois proposes no war except by national referendum. Mrs Winifred Mason Huck would require the president to inform nations that only the people may declare war. She expects no immediate action but says approval may come in time as Europe evolves.
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Eated Press
Washington, D.C
Europe
Congress
United States
Winifred Mason Huck
Lilingis
United “State
Huck
Action Seon
Frm Ilinois
Two Die in World’s Largest Coal Mine Accident
Vincennes Ind Jan 13 Two men died in a 2s explosion in American No 1 the world’s largest coal mine last night Pete Daugherty shot firer was recovered by rescue squads but the depth of the air chamber prevented reaching his partner Tom Hinney whose body is believed to be there
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Vincennes
Ind
American No. 1
Pete Daugherty
Tom Hinney
Family of Gypsy King narrowly escapes smoke fire
Chicago January 13 eight children were carried to the street insensible from smoke and heat when fire attacked the Temple of King Peter Eli Gypsy leader. Eli his wife and other occupants narrowly escaped suffocation.
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Chicago
Peter Eli
Eli
Legislative board backs repeal of rail act at conclave
Thirty four representatives of the Order of Railway Conductors concluded a four day conference with resolutions urging broader labor influence on the federal reserve board. They call for repeal of the Esch Cummins railway act, removal of the 25 percent clause from primary elections, and consent of free nations for international justice. J A Gibson of Valery Junction was re elected legislative representative. Pier officials named S B Wallon of Albert Lea as chairman W H Hayden of Des Moines as vice chairman and R W Robinson of Burlington as secretary and treasurer.
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Associated Press
Order of
Federal Reserve Board
J. A. Gibson
Valery Junction
Wallon
Albert Lea
Minn
W. H. Hayden
Des Moines
R. W. Robinson
Burlington
Near East Nations Preparing for War
The Armenian delegation failed to secure satisfaction at the Lausanne peace conference. Reports from Smyrna indicate parks are feverishly preparing to resume hostilities if the Lausanne talks collapse. Italy orders reservists and expects arrivals next week amid anticipated near east clashes. Belgrade reports Yugoslav forces planning to reconvene the chamber and consult on the southern frontier tensions with Greece and Turkey.
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Valletta
Malta
Smyama
Reuters
Innternstlannk News
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War Ministry
Ate
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Italy
Near East
United Press
Messegigero
Belgrade
Jugo-Slavia
Chamber of Deputies
Farmer Jobie Carter Burned to Death in Cabin Fire
Ottumwa Iowa January 13 A 66 year old farmer Jobie Carter was found burned to death in his river area cabin west of Selma with his hands folded as if staged for suspicion County and state officers led by Sheriff Henry Richards and State Agent A B Griffin conducted the inquiry coroner Dr L A Hammer began the inquest at 10 The house and a dog died in the blaze with the cause of the fire undetermined
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Associated Press
Ottumwa
Jobie Carter
Selma
Henry C.-. Richards
Wapello County
A. B. Griffin
Albia
Bidon
Griffn
L.A. Hammer
Ottuniwa
Carter
Runaway Marriage Fight Draws Northwestern Family
Chicago January 13 Proceedings toward annulment of the romance between Fred Scott nephew of Walter Dill Scott Northwestern president and a freshman at Northwestern University Law School are to be started by the bride's father. The bride is identified as Andrea Lonquist 18 daughter of Chicago real estate promoter Alex Lonquist. The couple fled to Detroit and Scott was reported to be with his father Professor John A. Scott at Northwestern.
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Fred Scott
Walter Dill Scott
Northwestern University
Northwestern Jeaw School
Andrey Lonquist
Northwestern
Alex Lonquist
Chicase Real Estate
Detroit
Scott
John A. Scott
Montoya of New Mexico Dies at 61 During Shaving
Rep. Xestor Montoya Republican of New Mexico died at his Albuquerque home following a stroke while shaving. The congressman at large, the state’s lone House member, was 61 and had served two years in Congress. He long edited a Span ier language newspaper.
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Washington
D. C
Xestor Montoya
New Mexico
Montoya
Albuquerque
Congress
Lower Court Holds Bonus Law Valid to Go to Supreme Court
Des Moines Iowa January 13 The Iowa soldier bonus law was signed ten days ago by District Judge Lester Thompson who handed down a decision on the test case to determine the measure s validity The case will now go to the state supreme court as the attorneys for H W Grout Waterloo plaintiff in the suit are expected to appeal at once.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Lester Thompson
State Supreme Court
H.W. Grout
Watersloo
Weather report notes mixed road conditions in Iowa towns
The bulletin from the U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau at Charles City lists towns including Algona, Charles City, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Des Moines, Dubuque, La Crosse, Mason City and Waterloo. Roads are reported as fair to good with light to moderate snowfall in parts.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau
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Jan
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Algona
Cedar Rapide
Davenport
Des Moines
Dubuque
la Crosse
Wis
Mason City
Waverly
Ku Klux Klan Case Turbulence In Bastrop Hearing
In Bastrop Louisiana the open hearing on the Mer Rouge murders features testimony from W B Stuckey former state senator who brands the McKain assassination bluff as a fake. He says McKain shot his own car to gain Klansmen support and punishment of enemies. Witness John Jones notes pistol shots versus a shotgun.
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International News Wire
Bastrop
Br. Burne M. McKoin
Mer Rouge
W. B. Stuckey
Morehouse Parish
Stuckey
MecKain
Daniel
Richards
Dr. McKain
Tam
Allegda
Sklan
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Mec Rouge
Watt Daniel
Thomas Richards
Watt
Daniels
McKoin
John Jones
Hughes to attend Chilean Pan American conference in March
Secretary Hughes will attend the Pan American conference opening soon in Santiago, Chile, if public duties permit. He has accepted a conditional invitation extended through the Chilean ambassador to visit Chile. Details for the stay are not yet arranged.
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Washington, D. C
Hughes
Santiago
Chile
Iis
Cedar Rapids Grocer Held Up and Robbed
Two masked bandits robbed C. B. Tremain's grocery in Cedar Rapids last night at p m. They forced him to open the cash register and took about $15. Descriptions closely match a previous Herrin grocery store raid last week.
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Cedar Rapids
Tan
C. B. Tremaine
Herrin
Pussyfoot Johnson Denounces Rich Man's Cellar Curse
The irate anti drinker Pussyfoot Johnson declares a rich man's cellar will curse its owner, amid a heated confrontation at his home. He warns of morning visitors seeking drinks and says he must eject friends, while criticizing opponents and urging temperance.
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Min Ternardine
Cal
Dan
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Dry Crusader
Memel Contention: Britain and France Aid Allies in Memel
Jan 13 reports say British marines were ordered to Memel to back French forces against Lithuanian invaders. Insurgent units seized parts of Memel with French troops taking refuge on allied ships. Lisbon-like tensions frame a broader European dispute over indemnity and neutrality.
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France
Momel
Preneh
Lausanne
Stonider
S- Bes
Iga
Dan
Copenhagen
Memel
Paris
Interuilied Council of
Antbagsadore
Mermel
Two Mason City Men Caught After Protovin Cafe Robbery
Mason City men Ray Gidas and John Berghstraroth were captured after the Protovin cafe robbery. They allegedly entered the rear, bound Kalishek, and rifled the till totaling $85 in small bills. Mrs. Kalishek fainted, but revived after the robbers fled. a vigilante pursuit halted near Lawler with shots fired at the auto.
Prison Physician Denies Olander Fatal Illness
Fort Madison Iowa January 13 prison officials denied reports that William Olander awaiting execution for the slaying of Fort Dodge grocer Berthold Halfpap is dying of pneumonia. He suffered an early bronchial attack but remains in his cell with no signs of serious illness.
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Fort Madison
William Olander
Berthold Halfpap
Fort Dodge
Olander
Trison
Robber Trio To Under Heavy Bonds For Trial
Fort Dodge Iowa January 13 Special No further identification of Boston McCoy alleged post office robber Waterloo home about 24 years old flashy dresser The trio of young men who tried to rob the post office at Town Falls pleaded guilty before U S Commissioner Berrant on charges of breathing and ensnaring and conspiracy against the government McCoy Ray Tanner held on 15000 bond Ray Smallbridge on 7500 bond for preliminary hearing next Saturday
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Fort Dodse
Tan
Boston
Jack) McCoy
Waterloo
Town Falls Learly
D. A. Berrant
United States
McCoy
Ray Tanner
Ray Smallbridge
Weather forecast for Washington area week of Jan 13
Weather outlook for the week beginning Monday calls for generally fair conditions in the Upper Mississippi and lower Missouri region with snow unlikely and cold temperatures prevailing most of the week.
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The
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Upper Mississippi
Missouri
Rebels torch home of Dail president in Rathfarnham
Irish Free State reports say armed rebels burned the residence of President W. T. Cosgrave at Rathfarnham while a new proclamation by Eamonn de Valera claims republicans seek independence and unity. In Wicklow Blessington raid, barracks set ablaze and Free State troops mobilized. Dr Oliver Gogarty, Free State senator, kidnapped and escaped. three rebels executed in Dundalk for arms possession.
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Cosgrave
Dail
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Rathfarnham
Eamonn da Valera
Ireland
United States
Blessington
County Wickton
Free State
Gosgrave
Dundalk
Free
Englishwoman to preach in Cedar Rapids pulpit
Lady Maud Royden, noted Englishwoman, will deliver a lecture in Cedar Rapids on February 16 as guest of the Business and Professional Women's club. She rose to prominence through Rev. Dr. Joseph Farr Newton, former Cedar Rapids pastor, who chose her as his assistant during World War I, and she will occupy his former pulpit as an honor to him.
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Cedar Rapids
Maud Royden
Maud
Joseph Farr Newton
Newton
Illinois Central Orders Equipment Worth 15 Million
Indications of rising business were shown as Illinois Central and Chicago and Northwestern Railways placed new equipment orders totaling 22 million dollars. Illinois Central accounts for 15 million, with additional orders by both lines.
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Chicago
Illinois Central
Chicago & Northwestern
Northwestern
Predicts Rent Drop as Apartments Go Up
Chicago reports rents may fall as new apartment buildings rise. Permits for $4 apartment houses were filed between January 2 and January 11. The Citizens Committee to Enforce the Landis Award notes many apartments are vacant while scores of buildings near completion. Rents should drop.
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Citizens Committee
Landis
Sequel to Ruhr Invasion Stirs Friction in France
Urbana Jan. 13. A professor of history asserts the Franco German situation follows the downfall of Lloyd George and the rise of fascism under Mussolini. Albert H. Lubrer of the University of Illinois analyzes France’s action.
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Urbana
Liordi George
Mussolini
Albert H. Lubrer
Department of History
University of Ilinois
France
Bluesky stock salesmen under scrutiny in Gary Indiana
Indianapolis January 13. Alleged Bluesky stock and bond salesmen in Gary will trigger a further state securities commission investigation, per M L Mendenhall director of the commission.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Gary, Inc
State Securities Commission
M. L. Mendenhall
Commission
Mrs Eberle Arrest Warrant While In Hospital
War rant for the arrest of Mrs Paul Wberly Des Moines indicted for first degree murder in connection with the slaying of her husband near here on Jan 2 was served at the local hospital where she has been confined since the shooting Her hyshen condition due to a stroke lapse prevented removal to the county jail She is under guard Attorneys for Mrs Eberle plan to seek release via a writ of habeas corpus to be filed in the state supreme court Judge Dan W Hamilton denied bail.
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Oskaloosa
Paul Wberly
Des Moines
Here
Jocal Hospital
Eberle
State Supreme Court
Dan W. Hamilton
District Court
Straight Legs Now Style In Baby Growth Question
New York report notes straighter legs in infants examined weekly at the Lying-in Hospital. Dr. Asa B. Davis says early walking is less pushed, late deficiences in bone formation from calcium affect leg shape, while improved nutrition with vitamins, juices, grains, and vegetables reduces rickets in nourished areas.
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New York
Asa B. Davis
Davis
Dr. Davis
Officials clash over Upshaw bootlegger charges in Washington
The Upshaw charges accuse high officials and congress members of heavy drinking, with a list of prominent bootleggers and patrons turned over to the prohibition bureau. Upshaw says the evidence would be explosive if released, while the bureau and Haynes discuss the matter after a long White House meeting with President Harding.
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International News Wire
Washington, D. C
William D. Upshaw
Georgia
Congress
Upsiaw
Washington
Prohibition Dureau
Bureau
Prohibition
Haynes
Harding
Upshaw
French Flag Torn Outside Essen Two Miles Out
French troops occupy Essen area as flag is torn down and destroyed two miles outside the city. Burgomaster apologizes, issues public appeal to curb excesses amid occupation tensions and coal deliveries negotiations. Germany seeks grace period to pay reparations while Paris hopes new conditions curb Ruhr unrest.
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Essen
Vora Wourta
Frei Control Commission
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Interallie
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France
Ruhr
Brussels
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Bri Ré
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