Democrats Hurl Bomb at Harding Succession Plan
Washington March 15. A Democratic national committee issued a statement alleging eastern Republicans backed Senator Johnson against President Harding and that Senator Moses leads a push to replace Harding. The report notes Moses as Republican chairman and cites private support for Johnson, warning of a split in the party.
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Mark Sullivan
Washington, D. C
Democratic National Committee Today
George Hi. Moses
New Hampshire
Harding
Johnson
Theiman
Senator Johnson
Moses
Europe
Mr. Harding
International Court
Hardine
Washington
Congress
Hoe
Republican Party
Republican National Committee
Republican Organization
Republican Committee
Tfme
Courier Delivery Deadline Notice
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 5 30. If you fail to receive by that time due to carrier error or other cause, please phone 5100. One copy will be sent. Callers must reach this office before 5 30 p m.
Senator Brookhart Flaunts New Overalls in Defiance
Des Moines March 18 United Press Senator Smith W Brookhart showed a brand new pair of overalls as a symbol of defiance to railroad interests. He denounced James C Davis director general of railroads as a defender of mismanagement and criticized government takeover of lines, naming the Pennsylvania Burlington and Union Pacific as potential payers if nationalized. He accused railroad managers of shifting costs to the government and warned of nationwide propaganda to justify extortionate rates.
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United Press
Des Moines
Smith W. Brookhart
Washington
Des Moines Press Club
Brookhart
James C. Davis
Davis
Pennsylvania
Burlington
Union Pacific
British to Pay 4 128 085 on Debt Today in New York
The British government will make the first payment under the debt refunding agreement at the New York federal reserve bank. Though the formal treaty not yet signed, London aims to reduce the debt to 4 600 600 000 under the 62 year funding plan with the 4 128 085 payment.
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New York
Washington, D. C
New York Federal Reserve Bank
London
Fugitive Clarke Declared From Justice In Mann Act Case
Houston March 15 Edward Young Clarke once Imperial Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan was declared a fugitive from justice by Federal Judge Joseph Flutchison. Clarke must appear in person to answer Mann Act charges. Sidney Smith of Atlanta Ga appeared for Clarke and asked for a continuation until September citing Clarke's poor health.
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Houston
Tex
Edward Young Clarke
Cossute
Joseph Flutchison
Sidney Smith
Atlana
Clarke
Smith
Wedding Interferes With Jail Sentence in Omaha
In Omaha on March 15, taxi driver Charles Fisch pleaded that his wedding day prevented jail. Judge Woodrough initially sentenced him to 30 days for violating the national prohibition act. After Tisch promised to surrender Friday, he wed his Davenport sweetheart and the judge reduced the sentence to 10 days.
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Omaha
Neb
Charles F Isch
U. S
Woodrough
Iowa
Tisch
Davenport
Free Staters and Rebels clash deaths in Ireland
Dublin reports state three Free State soldiers and one irregular killed in early fighting. A second clash near Dublin leaves two more Free Staters dead, and a battle at Charlestown follows a rebel raid. Private Brady earns hero status for stopping a runaway locomotive to save a passenger train. Rebels issue mourning proclamation ordering closures and sports bans ahead of anticipated Saturday actions.
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Dublin
Free State
Free
Plow Lands Fall in Value 25 Pet. as Compared Year Ago
Washington DC Warenest A department of agriculture survey shows a 26 percent drop in the average value of plow lands across the country. The March 1 per acre value rose to 66.53 dollars from 65.88 last year, with 33.78 in 1921 and 40.01 in 1920. Iowa leads the decline, followed by Wisconsin and Indiana. Also noted are tobacco and cigar ad items.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Department
Iowa
Iwiinats
Indiana
Drastic and Unsolved Priest Disappearance at Virden
Reported disappearance of Father John A Vraniak, Virden, Ill. after an urgent sick call. Deputy Sheriff George Miller said authorities focus on a suspect from Lead, South Dakota, with ties to a murder case of Father A B Belknap. Notes and letters link Andrew Rolando to anti clerical sentiment and possible involvement.
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Pr Virden
Johy A A. Vraglak
He Sterod Feart Catholic Churelere
George Miller
Macoupin County
Johanna Vraniak
Dubuque
Father Vraniak
Adolph Vraniak
Chicago
2 Lan
St. Louis
Seck
Marcel
Pather
John A. Vraniak
Virden
Pather Vraniak
A. B. Belknap
Lead
Pawels
Andrew Rolando
Father Belknap
Kalm
Colm
Rolando
John Wagner
Gubuque
Helknap
Teonle
Hoa
Christophjet
Til
Collinsville
Tilden
Earthquake Felt Across Dalmatian Zone From Naples to Florence
An earthquake was recorded near Naples and Foggia at 6 14 and 6 55 am with intensity high enough to damage seismographs. Florence dispatch notes a quake centered in the Dalmatian area across the Adriatic.
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Associati
Rome
Naples
Foggia
Florence
Adriatic
Valentino and Hudnut Married in Crown Point Elopement
Chicago reports screen star Rodolph Valentino married Winifred Hudnut in an elopement. Valentino used the name Rodolfo Guglielmi and Hudnut gave her former husband’s surname De Wolfe. The couple traveled by car to Crown Point Indiana for the nuptials.
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Chicago
Winifred Hudnut
Rodolph Valentino
Valentino
Sheba Inan
Crown Point
Ind
Moscow Triumvirate Controls Russia Reported
Reports from Moscow claim a triumvirate of Rykoff Kameneff and Krassin has seized control of the Russian government. Berlin dispatches note the claim as of March 15 with Moscow authorities uncertain about the situation.
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Moscow
Russia
Berlin
Rykoff, Kameneff
Krassin
U.S. February Exports Rise to 310 Million Dollars
Washington March 15 Total exports from the United States in February reached 310 million dollars, up from 250.6 million dollars in February 1922. The gain reflects broadened shipments across several major sectors.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Almshouse Fire Kills Seven Women and Two Men
In Angellet New York on March 15 seven women and two men perished when the Alleghany county almshouse near Santa Wage burned from an explosion in the kitchen area. Charles Sanborn, head stableman, entered the blaze multiple times to rescue occupants, and died when the floor collapsed on his fourth trip. Several residents were seriously injured. others survived with burns. The fire caused an estimated $100,000 in damage.
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Uhe
Arens Angellet
N.Y
Alleghany County
Santa Wage Wia
Torreon
Woomgn
Charles Sanborn
Wali
Buim
One May Preach But Not Act Revolution Says Red's Lawyer
St Joseph Mich March 15 Preaching violent revolution is part of free speech says defense attorney Frank P Walsh as he seeks a jury for the trial of William Foster among 76 defendants charged under Michigan anti socialist law tied to last year’s Bridgman convention raid Walsh argues no law bans advocating revolution unless armed action is advised Court delays arise from clashes over civil rights and political economy Five jurors chosen with ten men and one woman accepted by both sides as court began today
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St. Joseph
Mich
United States
Frank P. Waleh
Willian
Foster
Walsh Au Serten
Lwieen
Walsh
Charles White
Gould Divorce Reported in France for George J. Gould Jr
In Nice, France, George J. Gould Jr. and his wife, formerly Laura Carter, were reportedly divorced. Their two children were awarded to Mrs. Gould. The couple wed in Philadelphia in 1917, when both were 22. Gould later joined the bond business with Anthony J. Drexel Jr., rather than joining Gould companies, and is said to be in Egypt.
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George J. Gould, Jr
France
George J. Gould
Nice
Philadelphia
Gould
Columbia University
Laura Carter
Iris
Gould Companies
Anthony J. Drexel, Jr
Egypt
New Fork
Lenine Still Struggles to Speak Amid Illness Report
Official reports indicate Lenine Still experiences slurred speech and near 99 degree fever due to what is described as a form of paralysis. The information comes from today’s official briefing.
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London
Marehning
Cotai le
Real estate traced to banker linked to bank closure
Chicago March 15. Authorities probe Pred W Popp bank president found dead under suspected suicide. Popp allegedly gave Miss June Bacot $109000 in real estate. David Wiedemann Jr VP indicted on forgery charges as bank closed by state examiners. Also sought Miss Claire Hellman and Ross Miller for questioning.
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Associated Press
Chicago
W. Popp
Logan Square Trust & Savings Bank
June
Bacot
David Wiedemann
Stormbound areas bury towns as blizzard rages Midwest
A deep Midwest blizzard snarls Iowa Nebraska Illinois and other states with heavy snow and drifting. Des Moines Cedar Rapids Davenport and Dubuque report 8 to 15 inches of snow, with some areas nearly isolated. Transportation wire service and streetcar operations face delays as crews struggle through whiteout conditions.
Man Survives Harrowing Mississippi River Boat Incident
A man stranded for three hours in a small steamboat on the Mississippi River near Clinton Ta was surrounded by wreckage and ice. Rescue efforts in a snowstorm faced rain and sleet before three men with ropes and poles reached him and ferried him to the mainland.
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Clinton
Mississippi River
Fulton
Wan
Smith
Ivy
J Efforty
Snowstorm paralyses rail lines and streets in city
Oldtimers recall past blizzards as a new heavy snowfall snarls rail transport and wires. Officials report 8.25 inches by morning with 24 hour storm lasting through Sunday into Monday. Railroads run slowly as snow wedged on rails and electric lines struggle to stay clear.
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Gitles
Ralph B. Sup- Ty
W., C. B. & N. Railway
Byrnes Park
Ackerman
Third Street
Plaza Theatre
Sullivan Cessette SG Corre
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