Lewis gun row erupts as inventor testifies before Senate panel
Col Isaac N Lewis recounts repeated offers to the government to sell rights to the Lewis machine gun and profits of millions, accusing Gen Crozier and the War Department of blocking adoption while noting its success with Allies. He says Britain and France use the weapon and urges large production to arm the forces.
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Star System Fuels Film Shakeup Says Montague
Montague defends author work against star system blame, contending scenario writers distort stories to fit a star led film. He cites jealousy and vanity among leads, the pull of screen personas, and producers pressuring changes that hurt the author’s vision and audience connection.
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Changes in Plans Delay Shipbuilding Project
Senate inquiry into the shipbuilding program reveals delays from Admiral Capps and the fleet corporation, with wooden ship orders shifted west due to southern pine timber shortages. Testimony cites design changes by Civil Engineer Perris and questions of competency as the Navy reorganized operations and delayed construction by months.
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Ministers Used by Gambling Syndicate in Chicago Trial
Chicago dispatch reports how a West Side organization formed to profit from gambling and extort fees from lawful operators. Tom Costello testifies at the trial of ex-police chief Healey and others, recounting meetings, oaths, and efforts to drive rivals from the trade, including a minister invited to speak at a downtown theater.
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Demand drives $74 million rise in Fed notes in circulation
In Washington on December 22 strong demand for currency caused a $74,000,000 increase in federal reserve notes in circulation. The total rose to about $1,227,000,000, with Government notes up nearly $100,000,000. Weather forecasts from the weather bureau predict much colder conditions in northern and plateau regions early in the week.
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Contined Cold With Small Moderation At Week's End
Continued cold with a slight moderation expected toward the end of the week across the Pacific states. Frequent rains in Washington and Oregon, generally fair in California, with no decided temperature changes expected.
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Former consul granted exit from Russia after delay
Petrograd reports that De Victor Hugo Duras of Nebraska, once African vice consul at Liege and later Petrograd vice consul, arrested in August 1916 on suspicion of German spying, has finally obtained permission from Bolsheviki authorities to leave. He was released and left Petrograd this morning for Stockholm after initial difficulties securing a permit.
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Minneapolis adopts sedition resolution on draft petition
Minneapolis city council passes a resolution condemning seditious sentiments in a petition urging draft reform. Three socialist aldermen oppose the move while exemptions for engineers and college enlistees spark debate. President Richard C. McLaurin of MIT discusses enlistment impacts on education and Mot and college courses.
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Maseachusetts Institute of Technology
Sinking of Chateau Renault and sub warfare report
A French cruiser Chateau Renault was torpedoed and sank after a submarine attack near Tonian on December 14 at 15 minutes past midnight. Ten crewmen are missing, presumed killed. 22 aboard were captured including the submarine captain and two officers. Also noted is a Painters Union No. 720 meeting at Carpenter’s Hall Sunday at noon led by President J F Redsman.
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