Schwab Denies Personal Expense Bill Of 260000 In War Work
Charles M Schwab testified before the Walsh committee in New York denying claims that 200000 in October 1917 personal expenses were charged to the Shipping Board while he led the Emergency Fleet Corporation He said he paid all his own costs and did not accept extra pay He admitted a voucher might have been paid to him but denied it was charged to ship construction The hearing paused with a pledge to reconvene next Tuesday to pursue related topics
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New York
Charles M. Schwab
Walsh Congressional Committee
Colonl E.H. Abadie
United States Shipping Board
Selaby
Shipping Board
Sehiwab
Fvet Corporation
Sehwab
Fleet Corporation
Abpitie Tuight
Atudi
Emniriman
Wilem Anid
Aliadin
Whykovals
Selwah
Schwal
Arthimel Abadin
Monte
Barley
Akmy Rae
Mineelrnetion
Merehart
Bethlehem
Selwab
Abaidie
Schwab
Abadie
Walsh
Mally
London Fight Contract Sparks Bid for Speeches
A garbled dispatch from London details a dispute over contracts for a boxing event. The text mentions William A. Brady of New York and Charles Cochran negotiating to represent or stage the fight, with references to a New York boxing commission and potential monetary terms.
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London
Tan
Charles See
Wilem A. Hrady
New York
Cochran
Sere
Moeey Carpentier
Mredy
Rickard
Brady
New York State
Dry Agents in Rains Activate Townley Patrols
Fragmentary OCR reads like a local police brief. Mentions Townley, arrests, and patrols in a weather disrupted period. Names and details are unclear but indicate law enforcement actions during rainfall.
Talian low mood part of world crisis
Rome reports business gloom in Italy with deputy Signor Olivetti calling it part of a world distress. He cites restricted consumption and tight money as global causes, notes fewer strikes but grave unemployment, warns German competition harms Italian industry, and cites declines in exports and imports due to labor unrest and higher raw material costs.
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Rome
Italy
Signor Olvetti
Ove Jse
France
England
America
Signor Olivetti
India
Ten Thousand Toledo Facing Severe Starvation Crisis
Toledo residents near the brink as social service federation reports more than 1200 applicants for free monthly rations. Dickets issued for potato and meat provisions. emergency relief coordinated by city and state officials amid widespread hunger.
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Toledo
Mokery
Wdm
Social Service Federation
Pete
John TL
Elty
Witimiewson
Anid
Pennsylvania Tallon Company
Christian Temperance Wolin
Cowell
French Disappointed As Cabinet Declares Voters Debate
Paris reports a tense chamber of deputies as the new cabinet's declaration arouses strong interest. A fiery debate follows with ministers facing scrutiny while the government seeks broad endorsement amid questions about loyalty and effectiveness.
Communists Suffer Major Defeat at Congress Vote
Report from Leghorn dated January 21 states that Comintern faction supporters were outvoted two to one at the party congress. It notes a division within the Italian communist camp and mentions a formal unification of the world communist movement.
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Leghorn
Tealy
Larceny Charge Involving Jewelry Safe Theft
Police report a larceny case dated January 21 involving a break in at Bernard 4 store. Jewelry worth about $500 was reported missing from a safe, with investigators pursuing leads and reviewing evidence in Belden and nearby areas.
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Bernard
Vynthie Etts- Hotere Whittier
Beldon
Larcene
Alleged Spy IPAs Released by Reds
Baltimore correspondent Marguerite F Harrison was imprisoned by Bolsheviks in Moscow for a time then released amid claims she aided geheim service. Lord Beaverbrook’s secretary was alleged to help her, while American officials denied the charge and the case drew political reaction in Washington.
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REDS
Heltimore
Marguerite F. Harrison
Baltimore
Bolchewski
Mowrow
Lord Beavertrunk
Werner
Daily Express
Linden
Beaverbrook
M_ Krassin
Botshevile
American State Department
Washington
Zeiger Expert in Casket Making Laid to Rest
Walter E A Zeiger of Allentown died June 11. He was renowned as a casket maker, carving and finishing fine walnut coffins for many years. He built the caskets he used, reflecting a lifelong craft in the woodwork trade. He will be buried in his hometown funeral rites.
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Walter E A. Zeigher
Allentewe
Walter E A. Zeiger
Thie City
Unable to determine event from garbled text
A fragmentary OCR note includes distorted phrases about a meeting or event with unclear names and date. No coherent persons, organizations, or places are identifiable to form a factual summary.
World War Debts Prompt Call for Global Disarmament Agreement
Washington lawmakers hear Henry White claim nations crave disarmament but the United States must lead. He warns against full global representation, urges Britain France Japan and the U S to be included, and stresses limits on naval reductions for now. He favors progress toward a conference in the United States.
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Washington, D.C
Henry White
France
American Peace Commission
Paris
House Naval
United States
Franneyatt Taly Ne
Britain
Swi
Leant
Great Britain
Japan
Europe
Brittan
Tmilowhs
Frarce
Sid
Germany
Leleheviemore
Mr. White
Crear Eilat
Hague
Cieneral Morghing
Mivarme
Demonstration in Berlin and Political Tensions Rise
A fragmentary report describes a Berlin parade or protest tied to a city council and a contested election. It mentions a 14th election week, but the text is garbled. Key named entities are unclear due to OCR errors, obscuring precise actors and dates.
Loot recovered after mail theft raids in Mount Vernon
Virtually all of the $185 000 in registered mail packages stolen was recovered today by postal inspectors in several raids in Mount Vernon Jersey City area. One of four suspects is Rev. Guy Kyle former minister of the Free Methodist church in Mount Vernon.
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Mount Vernon
Mowit Viertion
Guy Kyle
Free Methodist Church
Restored $117 Million in Enemy Property Returns
Washington Jan 21 Approximately 117000400 worth of property taken by the alien property custodian during the war has been returned to American born wives of Germans Austrians and others The returns were made under a act of Congress authorizing women who were subjects of enemy countries before the war to claim their property The total value of enemy property in custody is placed at AMONG exclusive of seized German ships The disposition awaits Congress action
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Washington, Dlc
Ottier
Congres
Martin
Countrice
Pier
Austra Hungary
Cawelelon Akin
Fle Claithe
Sera
Hitler
American Porte
Germany
Congress
Home Brew Case In Instituted In Federal Court
A petition by attorney David J. Stranebury contests the Volstead Act prohibition on home brew, arguing that the law’s structure imposes a revenue tax and fines for violation. The filing suggests legal challenges to the constitutionality of restricting home production. The article mixes wartime rhetoric with commentary on naval arms and national anxiety.
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Stranehary
Investigation Probable By Board On Merchant Marine Charges
Washington January 21 A slipping board investigation looms over charges against the International Mercantile Marine arising from Senator Jones’s speech to the National Merchant Marine Association. Benson told delegates the matter will be referred for action if warranted, as Franklin defends the record with charges of preservation.
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Washington, D.C
International Mercantile Marine
Jones
Washington
National Merchant Marine Aesocration
International Mercantile Marine In 100
Boscar
Brities
Heverd
Dentists and a Cryptic Lad: A Queer Riddle Unfolds
A fractured note mentions a dentist and a boy named Metin in a puzzling exchange. It describes a sequence about a tree and fate, with references to a page number and a date, hinting at a hidden message or riddle embedded in a historical text.
Harding Heads South for Florida on Vacation
President elect Warren G Harding sails from Marion toward Florida for a two week fishing and golf vacation. He plans to rest away from political duties including tax reforms and cabinet talks, with his private car traveling to St Augustine. Mrs. Harding stays behind in Marion for personal affairs and will join later.
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Harding
Florida
Marion
Pannomia
Auth
Trix
St. Augustine
Hattandoon
Allenty
Washehngton
New York
CB. Lawser
Hin
Panama
Liberated Bacchus Sets Course After Shoal Night
The freighter Racline, stuck on Hearee's shoal near Cape Cod, freed itself and began voyage from New York to Portland. Crews aided the stranded Monomoy. pilots and guards watched as Bacchus dodged shoals, with losses of small boats and lifeboats amid a tense recovery.
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Chatham
Mage
Jan
Cape Cuil
New York
Portland
Creatmer
Pote
Coast Guards
Lawes Fiat
Monomoy
Elise
Monotnoy
Crysit
Wien
Oenet
Caja
Mann
Vermont House Advances Wide Range of Bills
The Vermont House moved many measures forward, disposing of around 20 bills in a morning session. A notable vote halted a highway maintenance increase, while a cattle tuberculosis activation bill was sent back to committee for further negotiation. Several Senate bills including home stead law changes and a surviving spouse's interest were advanced or sent to committees.
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House
Kession
Blood
West Windsor
Navicultural
Lure
Pomfret
Ander
Senate
Dunham
Windham County
Fort Rar County
Andrews
Henpington County
Sebinle
Brome Pond
Shadow Lake
Harling
Chelsea
Williams
Porn
Burlington
Thomas
Ryan
Fairfeld
Wate
Te Howse
Lying George Neared by St Bernard Aid in Escape Plan
An American journalist notes Lieyd George facing defeat after a muted return from negotiations with Sig and Giolitt. On a station platform a young St Bernard approaches and offers him its paw, provoking a wry exchange about luck and fate. The moment leads to busy chatter and a curious, symbolic rescue attempt amid a chaotic scene as officials weigh the dog’s role.
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List Cworge
Shigal George
Sig
Giolitt
George
Bernard
St. Hermant
England
Weil
Coasting victim dies in Barre City Hospital
Maurice Keough aged 40 died after a Graniteville sled accident that involved a car driven by Fred Letourneau 20. Keough suffered a fractured skull and severe injuries, passing at 10 oclock last night. He leaves parents Jeremiah and Michiel, sisters Cecila and others. funeral is at St Sylvester church Graniteville Sunday at 9 AM.
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Tattle
Maurice Keough
Graniteville
Barre City Hospital
Routwell Station
Fred Letourneur
Latourneau
Did ‘Mer
Jeremiah Keough
Titer
Michiel
Liter
Cecila
Moly
Granteghay
St. Sylvester's Church
Pigs Not Pigs Shenanigans At Deer Island
Boston officials report a pork substitution scheme at Deer Island where young pigs were landed in boxes and swapped for full grown hogs. Guards counted noses, but the pork age dropped as the scheme unraveled. Police and officials trace the ruse to the municipal piggery and halt further substitutions.
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Boston
Pia
O'Brien
Deer Island
Moses
Affront to Premier Dato in Confidence Vote
Madrid observers report Premier Dato failed to secure votes in a confidence motion as only Li votes backed him while many deputies abstained. The cabinet signaled it would stay, and the strike in the treasury ministry raised concerns about wider government influence. Lorene Vescaul, minister of finance, reportedly offered her resignation.
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Madrid
Aig
Chamber of Deputies
Remier
Himelf
Eiil
Ministry of the Treasury
Lorene Vescaul
Milleter
Miame
Feeble report highlights charity board data
The Montpelier record notes data from the board of charities showing governors dispatched two people found guilty of murder in the first degree and nine in the second degree, with cases of manslaughter and adultery. Francs Connelly gave to the hospital after a bruised bone from a Christmas sidewalk incident, with possible X ray imaging.
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Gubernere
Connelly
E L Scott Reappointed Judge In Barre Municipal Court
Governor James Hartness announced Elwin L. Scott’s reappointment to a two year term as judge of Barre’s municipal court. Scott, first appointed two years ago to succeed H Williscott, had unclear confirmation but a telephone conference clarified his status. The commission is expected to be forwarded shortly as the current term expires in January.
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James Hartness
Elwin L. Scott
Barre
Scott
G Acor Clement
H. Williscott
Scott Ot
Hartnets
Attorney Reinstatement in Vermont Supreme Court
Vermont Supreme Court heard arguments on reinstating Ernest O'Brien as an attorney after a non pressed criminal action, noting his case was tied to the acquitted Rutland defendant Kaat May. Also debated two motions in the St Albans Fonda tax case seeking U S Supreme Court review. the court adjourned.
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Vermont Supreme Court
Reine
Ernest O'Brien
Vermont
Kaatmay
Rutland
O'Brien
Brines Pleads Not Guilty In Drewes Case
Philadelphia January 21 William Brines charged with killing Elmer C Drewes a Dartmouth student pleaded not guilty to two indictments in criminal court One charged first degree murder and the other voluntary and involuntary manslaughter The trial is set for next Monday Eight women are on the panel but none will serve due to the possibility of jurors being locked in all night No accommodations have been provided for women
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Philadelphia
William 4. Brines
Elmer C. Drewes
Dartmouth
No relief found for shipyard stagnation in Washington
Washington January 20 heads of labor unions in shipbuilding met to discuss ways workers might help relieve stagnation in the shipbuilding industry but found no answer. The conference considered several angles and a decision was reached to hold another meeting today.
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Washington, I
Varios
Lon
Two Men Sentenced to Die One to Twenty Years
Buffalo police report that Elias Mulford and Vlord Stover were sentenced to death for the murder of Abraham Yellen, a Seneca Street merchant, on Thanksgiving Day. A third gang member pleaded to second degree murder and received a lesser term.
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Abraham Yellen
Buffalo, N
Buffalo
Jon
Naymond Fe Mulford
Vlord BE. Stover
Seneca Street
Explosion injures and kills man in Healdville
Thomas Fay, 43, was severely injured in a series of four premature dynamite explosions at Healdville on Monday. One arm was lost and a leg shattered. He died after transport to Rutland hospital. Survived by widow Meg and siblings Pred Skinner Everett. Body turned over to local undertaker.
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Rutland
Thomas Fay
Healdville
Land Hospital
Fay
Hy & Sbelet
Meg
Skinner Everett
Maes
Stokm Stearms
A PRESENT FOR You Washington DC Jam 21
A truncated notice announces a period during which readers may receive items or refunds. It mentions March 15 as a key date for completion and emphasizes distribution to all persons named, warning that copies will not prize any. The wording is garbled but indicates a financial or promotional distribution underway with deadlines.
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Washington, D. C
Petura
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