Harding's Cabinet Choice Frays Senate Unity on Hughes
Washington dispatch reports a split Republican Senate over Charles Hughes as secretary of state. Some senators favor Root or Knox or Fall, while others insist Hughes must work with the committee, signaling a clash over foreign policy control and Senate influence.
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Ing
Senate
Harding
Alrady
Hughes
Hardng
Lodge
Root
Knox
Albert Fall
New Mexi
Hurhor
Fal
New Mexico
Hill
David Jaynes Hill
Enators
Senaate
Senate Committee On
Rac
Penrose
Pers
Foreign Affairs Committee
Mule Kicked Head. Mule Breaks Leg After Clash
Huntsville Alabama January 20 The tale of Joseph Jones Merrimac claiming a mule kicked him on the head to render him helpless was investigated and proven true. A stray mule blocked his path and Jones threatened it. the animal struck back with a two place broken leg. The mule was killed as a safety measure. Jones is said to recover.
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Mark Sullivan
Washington
D. C
Harding
South
Hong
Bwa
Associated Press
Huntsville
Ala
Joseph Jones
Merrimac
Jones
Senator Denounces Shipping Company Charge At Meeting
At the National Merchant Marine association session in Washington on January 20, Senator Jones accused the International Mercantile Marine of acting in British interests. P A S Franklin denied the claim, asserting the company is American with 99 percent American-owned stock.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senator Jones
Washington
International Mercantile Marine Company
P. A. S. Franklin
National Merchant Marine Association
Jones
Shipping Board
New York City
International Mercantile Marine
New York
England
Franklin
Andrews
Senate
Ransdell
Louisiana
Tris
Senate of the United States
Sinn Fein Documents Captured in London Raid
London police and secret service conducted a large raid on Sinn Fein centers early today. They seized important documents and searched for arms and ammunition, with no arrests reported. The operation spanned Bayswater Barnsbury Paddington Stepney East Ham and Hanwell.
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Unified Press
London
Sinn Fein
Scotland Yard
Secret Service
Bayswater
Barnsbury
Paddingam Stepney
Eastbam
Hanwell
Bank Robbers Falter After 20-Inch Wall Break at College Springs
Posse pursuit massed across Iowa towns for the men who blasted a 20 inch wall into the First National bank at College Springs and escaped with $200 in cash and 55 safety deposit boxes. Officials believe the loot may run into thousands, with the robbers leaving no clues or alarms.
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United Press
College Springs
First National Bank
Creston Coal Chutes Destroyed by Flames
A large coal chute at the C B and Q railroad yard in Creston burned early today causing nearly 50 000 dollars in damage. Thousands of tons of coal were consumed as sparks from a passing locomotive likely started the blaze. Firemen prevented spread to nearby buildings.
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United Pres
Creston. In
Highways Report Across Several Iowa and Minnesota Towns
The subjoined report lists towns including Albert Lea and Des Moines in a 7921 weather summary from Charles City. It notes road conditions with mud and flop reports while highways remain fair for season, despite some wet terrain and pending maintenance.
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U. S Department
Searon
Acquittal in Des Moines Conspiracy Case for Finance Officers
Wolff Teitel Garry Haines and Sam Landswick Associated Finance officers were acquitted on conspiracy charges after a two day motion hearing. Judge Lester L. Thompson ruled the state failed to prove conspiracy. The case has spanned more than two years with no defense evidence presented.
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United Press
Des Moines
Wolff Teitel
Garry Haines
Sam Landswick
Associated Finance
Lester L. Thompson
Harner
Associated Packing
H. M. Hayner
Thompson
Teitel
Haines
Landswick
Kramer Places Oversight on Liquor Permit Applications
Prohibition Commissioner Kramer directs that all new and renewed liquor permits for sale wholesale or manufacture must get approval from state directors and supervising federal prohibition officials. Soon retail druggist permits will also require similar oversight.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Kramer
Mailplane Crashes Near Madison After Gale
A mail airplane en route from Minneapolis to Chicago crashed at the Dane County Fairgrounds in Madison Wisconsin. The pilot escaped injury. The craft stalled in a heavy gale while attempting to land and fell to the ground. mail was delivered after the crash.
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Associated Press
Madison
Wis
Chicago
Dane County Fair
Minneapolis
Health-Seeker Samuel Kahn Dies Aboard Train
Samuel Kahn, 61, a Cincinnati stove manufacturer, was found dead in his berth as a train reached La Salle Street station. He had been ill for months and was en route to California seeking health.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Samuel Kahn
Cincinnati
la Salle Street
Kahn
California
Tree Kills Veteran Unscathed Thru War
Wilbur S. Wills, 27, a World War I veteran who survived three major drives including the Argonne, was killed at his Council Hill home when a tree he was cutting down fell on him. He returned to Freeport area after service and was prominent locally.
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Associated Press
Freeport
Ill
Wilbur S. Wills
Council Hill
Atlantic Fleet to Meet Pacific at Panama Canal
The United States Atlantic fleet and its seaplane division arrive at Colon Panama after a 7500 mile flight from Guantanamo with two landings. Seven battleships anchor in Gatun Lake as fleets plan joint maneuvers and sequential moves to Callao Valparaiso and back with dates through February 7.
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Associated Press
Colon
Panama
United States Atlantic Fleet
Guantanamo
Battles
Gatun Lake
Pacific
Canal
Wilson
Callao
Valparaiso
Bryan Wing Seeks Democratic Reorganization Push
William Jennings Bryan faction plans intensive educational campaign to reorganize the Democratic Party from county to national levels. They urge prohibition as permanent policy, oppose Wall Street, and aim to recruit progressives from the Republican ranks to build new platforms and legislative programs.
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William Jennings Bryan
United Press
Miami
Wla
Democratic Party
National Committee
Lab
Wall Street
Republican Party
Senate
House
Lincoln, Neb
Bryan
Charles W. Bryan
Nationally Known Evangelist Jailed By Village Judge
Amarillo Tex Jan 20 Rev Morgan Lee Starke a nationally known evangelist was jailed for contempt of court at Canyon Texas after refusing to testify about a revival claim he saw a crap guite in Canyon. Citizens crowded the jail to pray and hymn while a church service urged calm. Dr Starke of the Methodist Episcopal church is from Brooklyn.
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United Prox
Amarillo
Tex
Morgan Lee Starke
Canyon
Starke
Loto
Dr. Starke
Mr. Shaw
Labor Leaders and Farmers Combine to Watch Legislature
A joint legislative committee of farmers and labor representatives was formed in Des Moines and will hold weekly meetings during the Iowa legislature. Officers include President F. A. Garber, vice president James Steadman, secretary-treasurer Fred A. Caufield.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Farmers and Labor
F. A. Garber
Leon
Farmers’ Union
James Steadman
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers
Fred A. Caufield
State Federation of Labor
Woman shoots husband after mistaking him for burglar
Mrs. Maud Miller, 30, shot and killed her husband Peter J. Miller, a fraternal lodge organizer, in the vestibule of their Cleveland home early today. Miller says she believed intruders were attempting entry and is held for investigation.
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Associated Press
Cleveland. O
Maud Miller
Peter J. Miller
Toledo to set up free meal station for unemployed
Toledo officials announce the first free meal station for the unemployed to be opened Friday. An emergency labor committee is appointed to find work, or else soup kitchens and bread lines may be necessary to address the relief needs.
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United Press
Toledo, O
Toledo
Raids Net 100 Suspects In State Roadhouse Sweep
Chicago reports from January 20 state investigators arrest about 100 suspects in coordinated raids on gambling dens and roadhouses. The operation by the state attorney's office aims to shut down these establishments and curb crime.
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United Press
Chicago
State’s Attorney's Office
Briand outlines policy to parliament with emphasis on disarmament
Paris January 20 The Briand ministry presents to parliament its program prioritizing German disarmament and reparations under Versailles. It notes France’s power to enforce undertakings if needed while aiming for peaceful, specific compliance. It also cites durable Franco American bonds formed in war. Gratz named Hungary foreign minister in Budapest cabinet January 19.
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Associated Press
Paris
Briand
Germany
France
United States
M. Hiland
United Press
London
Britain
America
Ameriica
Her
England Eyes Air Age Over Sea Power Naval Shift
Britain debates ending battleship building as US naval programs rise. Air power, not ships, dominates strategy with Mitchell and Cravan arguing aviation leads future warfare. Britain plans disarmament talks under Harding's proposed international conference.
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England
Ralph H. Turner
United Press
Washington, D. C
Great Britain
William Mitchell
United States Air Service
Britain
Mitchell
Thomas Cravan
Naval Air Service
Cragan
United States
Woman Judge Oversees Major Ohio Murder Trial
In Cleveland, Judge Florence Allen, Ohio’s first female judge, presided over the second degree murder case of Robert Momens who claimed self defense after shooting Henry Thompson. A jury of three women returned the life sentence as Momens headed to Columbus penitentiary to serve the term.
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City
United Treas
Cleveland
Robert Momens
Columbus
Florence Allen
Ohio
Mailpouch Bandits’ Haul Estimated At $500000
Chicago dispatch reports a Union Station mail pouch robbery last Tuesday morning. Officials confirm securities worth 78000 were taken from registered pouches, but other sources claim the loot totaled far higher with cash and negotiable securities. Rumors link similar Mount Vernon Alabama thefts to about 197000 in currency.
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Associated Prais
Chicago
Jas
Union Station
Iemon
Mount Vernon
Deportation Ordered for Russian Soviet Chancellor
Secretary Wilson orders Gregory Weinstein chancellor of the Russian Soviet bureau in the United States deported. Weinstein will sail from New York on the Stockholm Saturday with Tadwig C. A. K. Martens and other Russian Soviet government employees. The reasons mirror Martens deportation: affiliation with the Soviet government aiming to overthrow the US government by force and violence.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Gregory Weinstein
United States
Wilson
Labor Department
Weinstein
New York
Stockholm
Tadwig
Witness Explains Piece Work Benefits in Railroad Hearings
Chicago January 26. W L Hazzard of the New York Central locomotive department testified at the rules hearing before the U S railroad labor board. He showed studies claiming piece work increases efficiency versus hourly pay. Railroads said output slumped 20 to 50 percent after wartime shift to hourly pay and seek restoration of piece work.
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Associated Press
Chicago
W. L. Hazzard
New York Central
United States Railroad Lapor Board
Mr. Hazzard
Man to serve life sentence after 15 years in jail
Chicago police report a slaying case where Thelma Watkins, six months old, died in a fire. Charles Sometimer, released after nearly 15 years as a habitual criminal, faces a life sentence for the crime. Gladys Camacho, 9, witnessed a hooded man enter the home and a fire erupt.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Thelma
Orvil
Watkins
Charles
Jax
Hammond
Ind
Gladys Camacho
Idoor
Wat King
Francis
Courier delivery deadline notice and phone remedy
The notice urges home delivery before 5730 oclock and offers a remedy if late. If the paper arrives after that time due to carrier or other error, readers should call 2330 and a copy will be sent. Calls must reach the office before 6:30 p m.
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Thia
Wife 18 testifies against Waterloo doctor Porterfield in miscarriage case
Jessie Maxfield aged 18 testified as state's chief witness in the Porterfield case, saying she went to the doctor with her mother for a miscarriage treatment last spring. She described six treatments, her marriage March 20, 1920, and that her mother accompanied all visits. The court noted her youth and faint voice as proceedings continued.
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Jessie L. Maxfield
Frank W. Porterfield
Waterloo
Walter R. French
Benjamin I. Salinger
Maxfield
Porterfield
Marchan
M. Igon
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