Mother Declares Victim Dead in Hooded Mob Killing
The mother of Thomas F. Richards says her son was abducted by a hooded mob on Aug 24 and murdered. Open hearings in Bastrop aim to identify Ku Klux Klan members within 48 hours as Louisiana pursues charges and tries to end secrecy in the case.
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Courier Delivery Notice Clarifies Early Paper Arrival
The Courier is to be delivered to homes before 3 36 oclock. If the carrier error or other cause causes late delivery, call 330 P to receive a copy of the paper. Calls to the office must be made before 6 30 p m.
Love Match ties Duke of York to Lady Elizabeth Bowes Lyon
United Press reports Britain calls the engagement of the Duke of York to Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon a love match. The duke allegedly proposed three times, first during a dance after Princess Mary’s wedding, then while golfing, and finally on horseback, with Lady Elizabeth joking she might as well say yes if he keeps wagering proposals.
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Cone in Washington to Try Out Theory on Member of Congress
In Washington D C a French healer Amile Coue plans to treat Representative Mansfield Texas in his first patient session here after arriving from Philadelphia. Mansfield, once wheel bound, says day by day he improves and may meet President Harding and Mrs Harding as he explores Coues theory. Reports say Mrs Harding has been trying out the Coue ideas.
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Soviet Cruiser Trotzky Reportedly Sunk in Black Sea
London reports the Russian armored cruiser Trotzky foundered in the Black Sea with all hands lost. The Morning Post published the item, and Moscow ordered an investigation. The 1920 Russian naval list does not include a ship named Trotzky.
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University policy to remain unchanged under Judson's retirement
Chicago Jan 36 Educational policies at the University of Chicago will not change significantly after the resignation of President Harry Pratt Judson, effective Feb 20. Ernest DeWitt Burton, successor and head of the New Testament and Early Christian Literature department, stated the aim to finish investigations and publications stalled by administrative duties. Judson's severance date coincides with his 16th anniversary as president.
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Truck Driver Fritz Naah Faces Court After Crash
In Rock Island on January 14 Fritz Naah rammed his truck into Mrs Edna Miller’s touring car. He argued with the woman who raised a hand in emphasis. Police were called and he was taken away dazed. He appeared in court with three loose teeth and a battered face.
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Missing 17 year old girl after dance leaves home
Marjorie Rushman aged 17 vanishes from her parents home at 402 Leland avenue after packing most of her wearing apparel following a dance with another girl. She is described as slight, about 115 pounds with dark hair and gray eyes wearing a black velvet dress and black boots. Police know she and a companion attended a dance and left early. mother fears she joined a vaudeville troupe possibly bound for Omaha.
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Weather bulletin for Iowa towns January 16 1923 report
U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau station at Charles City Iowa reports generally good weather with no snow in the recent period. The territory includes Nigona Charles City Cedar Rapids Davenport Des Moines Dubuque La CrosseWis Mason City and Webster city.
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Ned Wins Appeal Flareup of Shops From Conviction
Des Moines reports Ned Youn, jailed on syndicalism charges after possession of inflammatory literature, won reversal of a Linn county verdict due to errors in jury instructions. The Midland case echoes in a separate suit against banks. other defendants face varied penalties while a defiant striker’s hanging prompts mob action and calls for troops.
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Developments in Ruhr Area Today
News wire reports French and Belgian troops encircle 75 miles of Ruhr lines, seizing 360 plus mines as occupation widens. Reparations commission says Germany defaulted on coal and water deliveries while Bochum tensions rise after French firing on a mob. German mine owners summoned for ultimatum to supply coal or face consequences. Paris papers tout France’s leverage. A coal famine looms amid warnings of Eastern front instability and possible German concessions. Anasonda Copper Mining Company gains control in Chile Copper Company stake.
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May Buy Back Stolen Jewels From New York Robbery
Indianapolis reports Tad Charles Hugo Schoelkopf, Buffalo millionaire, seeks to recover $100,000 worth of jewels taken at a New Year’s Eve party. A New York attorney acting for an Indianapolis law firm offered return for $160,000 plus expenses and no prosecution. Police fear he may deal under an assumed name and he has not contacted authorities.
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Judge Alton Parker Marries in New York at 70
In New York on January 26 at the Berkeley Hotel Judge Alton B Parker a Democratic candidate for president in 1904 married Miss Amelia Day Campbell a 51 year old divorcee. The ceremony was conducted by Rev John Roach Stratton pastor of Calvary Baptist Church.
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Four Trackers and Pupils Die In Oklahoma Crash
Late news briefs report a car collision with a train near Oklahoma that killed four track workers and schoolchildren, with losses estimated at $500,000. Other items include a Louisville rail blaze, a centenarian death in Peoria, and German market dips amid Ruhr tension.
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Citizens Arm When Shop Strikers Halt Railroad Operation
Warrison Ark Jan 14 Citizens arm following a night of threats as striking rail workers faced violence from enraged residents. Sabotage on the Missouri and North Arkansas railroad paralyzed transport, drawing armed men from the surrounding country into Harrion and prompting authorities to fear further disorder.
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Missouri Woman Wins at Horseshow at National Western
Mrs. South Long Combs of Lees Summit Missouri and Herbert M. Woolf of Kansas City captured high honors in the horse show division of the National Western Stock Show seventeenth annual exhibition which opened last night. George J. Peak & Son of Winchester Alabama and W P Roth of San Francisco also earned ribbons amid a record crowd.
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Warfronts Loom in Ruhr as Germans Defy French Forces
Outposts of French forces and 25,000 Reichswehr troops stand within ten miles as German coal magnates resist French demands for coal deliveries. Paris condemns German defiance while Britain weighs protests and reservists reportedly remain on standby. French occupation of Dortmund and Luenen advances, and Ruhr coal flows face tight controls.
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Threats Rise Over Antimask Bill in Iowa Legislature
The Ku Klux Klan figure looms as supporters move to introduce an antimask bill in the Iowa legislature. Lawmakers receiving threatening letters include several representatives and Frank Miles of the Iowa Legionnaire. The measure targets the Blackshirts anti Ku Klux unit and is reportedly drafted by Protestant legislators, with sponsors refusing to reveal identities.
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Capper Declines 1924 Presidential Bid He Is Too Busy
In Washington on January 16 Senator Capper of Kansas a farmer and progressive says he would like a midwest farmer as president but he has a “man-sized” job in the Senate for years to come. He plans to devote his political life to solving farmers’ economic issues and to exposing waste in the agricultural system. He notes farmers receive about 44 cents of every consumer dollar and promises to pursue congressional action to fix the system. He also cites the distribution of money between producer and consumer as a key problem.
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